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Run over by car, man dumped in field to die
Mohali, March 12
A daily-wage labourer was run over by a speeding car while he was sipping tea at a roadside kiosk here today. The culprits, instead of rushing the victim to a hospital, dumped him at a secluded spot to die. While the two men inside the car were at large, the vehicle involved in the accident was traced.

Hira Lal, tea vendor, shows blood spots on the rock in his stall where Kishen Lal fell after being run over by an unidentified car, and (right) the body of Kishen Lal being picked up from an open field in Nano Majra village near Sohana on Friday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

No ban on continuing MC works: Adviser
Nature of works not clarified: Mayor
Chandigarh, March 12
The ongoing works of the Municipal Corporation will not be affected because of the model code of conduct coming into force in the wake of the forthcoming parliamentary elections.

Noise pollution goes unchecked
Mohali, March 12
Even as societies organising cultural festivals in the town flout rules laid down by the administration and the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) on keeping a check on noise pollution levels, the Deputy Commissioner's office is busy granting permission to organise such festivals. The office is apparently oblivious of the fact that neither the police nor the officers of the PPCB, who are supposed to enforce the rules are equipped to do so.

Chasing a dream, youth lands in jail
Lalru, March 12
A travel agent allegedly duped a resident of Jalalpur village Dalbir Singh of Rs 70,000 on the pretext of getting him a job of Rs 25,000 per month in Malaysia. Narrating his experience to The Tribune, Dalbir Singh claimed that Guljar Singh promised him to get him job of Rs 25,000 per month in Malaysia. The travel agent took him to Kolkata by train in September 2003 and from there they flew to Thailand. The travel agent took him in a car dickey to Kualalumpur.

Big screens ready for big match Chandigarh, March 12 Finally the day has come for the ardent fans of cricket to sit glued to their television sets for the biggest sports extravaganza between India and Pakistan. The day has been planned in a big way by various hotels and restaurants. A projector screen in Sector 8, Chandigarh , for India- Pak cricket series. — A Tribune photograph

COMMUNITY

Shiv Sena wants Gen Hoon to contest from city
Chandigarh, March 12
The local unit of the Shiv Sena yesterday urged the BJP to allow its candidate to contest the local parliamentary elections. The name of Lt Gen P.N. Hoon, (retd), Rajya Sampark Pramukh, Shiv Sena, Uttar Hindustan, was announced at a press conference here yesterday.

BJYM activists distribute BJP pamphlets
Chandigarh, March 12
Members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) distributed ‘prachar material’ of the BJP near the Government Press (Sector 18) on the Madhya Marg here today. Scores of BJYM activists led by Davesh Moudgil, president of the local unit of the morcha, stopped the passersby and gave them reading material in support of the works done by the BJP in the past five years, besides the promises for the forthcoming election.

Bhajan seeks better security
Chandigarh, March 12
In just over a month after accused in Punjab’s former Chief Minister Beant Singh’s assassination case tunneled their way out of the Burail jail, Haryana’s former Chief Minister Bhajan Lal today moved an application claiming that threat to his life had increased.

Land allotted for NCC Nagar
Chandigarh, March 12
With the state governments agreeing to allot land to the National Cadet Corps (NCC), the country’s premier youth organisation has floated the concept of establishing “NCC Nagar” in several places in the region. These nagars (townships) will house office complexes, mess, residential accommodation for staff, hostels for cadets and training facilities.

Security bureau to get President’s Colours
Chandigarh, March 12
As a mark of recognition of services rendered by it, the Special Security Bureau (SSB), a little known paramilitary organisation, is to receive the President’s Colours. “We have assessed the performance of the SSB and have recommended it for the President’s Colours,” Director-General of the Bureau of Police Research and Development, Mr Sarabjit Singh, told The Tribune.

Nandrajog takes over as GOC
Chandigarh, March 12
Lieut-Gen O.P. Nandrajog has taken over as the General Officer Commanding, 10 Corps, in the western sector. Prior to this appointment, he was serving as Major-General (General Staff) at the Western Command Headquarters in Chandimandir. He takes over from Lieut-Gen Mohinder Puri, who has moved to the Army Headquarters.

Spring festival begins today
Panchkula, March 12
The 18th Spring Fest, to be organised by the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA),will begin at the Sector 5 Town Park here tomorrow. The two-day festival, which will be inaugurated by Chief Secretary, A.N. Mathur, will have rangoli, mehndi, fancy dress, best out of waste contests for school children and in the open category.

EDUCATION

St Stephen’s takes over Ananda school
Chandigarh, March 12
Unable to gain ground in the ‘upmarket’ education sector in Chandigarh, the Sukhija Foundation Trust has handed over the reins of its much-publicised project, Ananda International School, to St Stephen’s School, Sector 45.

Cultural show by schoolchildren Chandigarh, March 12 The annual day of Nav Bal Niketan Model School was celebrated with the inauguration of a new building of the school in Sector 29 here today. Swami Brahmeshananda, secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, was the chief guest. The principal of the school, Mr Srishta Mahajan, welcomed him. Students of Nav Bal Niketan Model School, Chandigarh, present a cultural show on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph

From Schools/Colleges
350 students awarded certificates

Chandigarh, March 12 The annual prize distribution function of Guru Gobind Singh College for Women (GGSCW), Sector 26, was held on the college premises here today. The Dean, Instructions, Panjab University, Prof S.K. Sharma, who was the chief guest, gave away prizes to the winners. Students of Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, with their trophies at the annual prize distribution function in Chandigarh on Friday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

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COURTS

12 cases settled at Lok Adalat
Chandigarh, March 12
At a special Lok Adalat today as many as 12 cases were settled and Rs 2.5 lakh were recovered from the borrowers to settle the cases of the HSBC Bank. The Lok Adalat was organised by the State Legal Services Authority, Chandigarh, at Sector 9, here.

CULTURE

Chandigarh, March 12 Today’s presentation under the “Horizon” series of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) proved to be quite a disappointment, with not more than 30 people turning up for the show. Poor attendance to the vocal, odissi and sitar recitals presented by talented artistes of the country once again threw up the often posed question regarding the sentiment behind organising such shows. Odissi dancer Ipsita Behoora

LIFESTYLE

Oleega comes to Fun Republic A riot of colours with accent on the funk—this new style in haircut and colouring was showcased during an eclectic fashion show organised at Fun Republic today. The fashion show was organised in the central lobby of the multiplex in the evening. Models display funky hairstyles during a fashion show organised at Fun Republic on Friday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Capturing nature through the camera their hobby
Different folks from different walks of life. But what binds them together is their passion for catching nature through photography. Bitten by the (shutter)bug, these amateur photographers have been devoting their time, effort and finances to their hobby, and getting national and international acclaim in the bargain.

Now Koser gharana

It was an event that could rightfully be described as “history in the making”. Mr M.L. Koser, Registrar, Pracheen Kala Kendra, announced his return to stage after a gap of 20 years as well as establishing of his gharana of classical dance. The gharana will be known as “Koser Gharana”. M.L. Koser and his family poses after announcing “Koser Gharana” at a press conference in Sector 35, Chandigarh, on Friday. — Tribune photo by Malkiat Singh

Why not walk into a showroom of second-hand cars?
What about going to a showroom for pre-owned cars than having to look for the right car in the Sunday car bazaar on Madhya Marg? Well, United Autowheelz, a complete used car showroom that was inaugurated in Industrial Area, Phase I today, hopes to provide better facilities to the prospective buyers of pre-owned cars. The showroom was inaugurated by Mr Vishal Pandit, CEO and president of GE Consumer Finance India. United Autowheelz is a direct marketing agent of GE Countrywide.

Helloji
Suffering from mammary failure
“Something is wrong with my mammary,” said Sweety. “I am forgetting everything nowadays. Yesterday, the dhobi came and asked me to take off the clothes for him and I am forgetting to do it. Poor man got upset when he came back for them. I am forgetting that I had taken them and put them on the drawing room chayer.”

Feel-good paintings SANJAY Dhawan’s paintings at Art Folio live up to the name of the show ‘Rainbow’ they being exhibited under. For it is not just a wide spectrum of bright colours that greet you as you enter the gallery, but themes are also diverse. Artist Sanjay Dhawan with one of his paintings at Art Folio in Sector 9, Chandigarh. — Photo by Pawan Sharma

HEALTH

Conference on fungal infections
Chandigarh, March 12
The 5th National Conference of the Society for Indian Human and Animal Mycologists (SIHAM) was inaugurated by the PGI Director, Prof S. K. Sharma this morning. The main aim of the conference is to bring awareness about fungal infections and conference in Medical treatment of it.

SPORTS

Isha, Nimish best athletes

Chandigarh, March 12 Isha Mehta and Nimish were adjudged best athletes in the under 14 section in girls and boys categories, respectively, at the VIIIth Annual Sports meet of DAV Public School, Sector 8, Chandigarh, held in the Sports Complex, Sector 7, today. In the under 16 boys section, Aakash Pahuja was declared best athlete.

The sports achievers of the year 2003-2004 of DAV Public School, Sector 8, at a function held on the school premises on Friday. A Tribune photograph

Azad steps down as CGA president
Chandigarh, March 12
Mr Desh Prem Azad, who was instrumental in the setting up of the Chandigarh Golf Association and the CGA range, near Kishangarh, here today stepped down as the president of the association.

ADMINISTRATION

Food item licence
Chandigarh, March 12
Chandigarh’s Director Health Services-cum-Food Health Authority has asked the manufacturers, distributors and sellers of food items, except meat and fruit, to get their licences renewed for 2004-05.