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Signatures forged, allege Chandigarh Club members
Criminal complaint lodged
Chandigarh, April 28
Two members of the Chandigarh Club have lodged a criminal complaint with the Chandigarh Police against another member who had allegedly forged their signatures in a petition filed before the Company Law Board (CLB).

Chandolias to go ahead with marriage Chandigarh, April 28 Life has to move on. This was today exemplified by the grieving Chandolia family by deciding to go ahead with the marriage of Mamta, scheduled for April 30.

Helping children in distress
Chandigarh, April 28
Struggling to control tears, a young boy dials a phone number with trembling hands. In a cracked voice, he mutters, “my parents are harassing me”. He does not have to wait for long after replacing the receiver. Within minutes help arrives.

No free medical services for Punjab, Haryana staff ?
Chandigarh, April 28
Getting tough on Punjab and Haryana, the Chandigarh Administration is all set to tell both states that their employees will not get free medical services at the city’s General Hospital in Sector 16, if the payment of arrears is not made. Employees of the Chandigarh Administration will, however, continue to get the facility.

Villagers not impressed with EVMs
Chandigarh, April 28
“The Electronic Voting Machines are shock-proof and tested to be safe for the voters,” says Veeru, while pressing a button of the machine on show to portray the reality to the voters in Kumhar Colony.

Vij visits unit in Western Sector
Chandigarh, April 28
The Chief of Army Staff, Gen N. C. Vij, visited the 7 Mechanised Infantry (1 Dogra) somewhere in the Western Sector today. Addressing the troops at a special Sainik Sammelan, General Vij lauded the achievements of the unit in various fields and exhorted all ranks to excel in their performance in pursuance of further glory, a statement issued here today said.

ELECTION 2004

Elevate lawyers to tribunals, says Bansal

Chandigarh, April 28 Lawyers need to be given representation to different administrative tribunals of the government. They will be of great professional help in drafting cases under study and can suggest possible solutions to them. Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, Congress candidate for the local seat, said this while addressing a meeting of the District Bar Association here today. Congress candidate Pawan Kumar Bansal campaigns in Sector 8, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

No house outside ‘lal dora’ will be demolished: Jain

Chandigarh, April 28 “Not even a single dwelling unit constructed outside the ‘lal dora’ will be allowed to be demolished in the city” said Mr Satya Pal Jain, BJP candidate in the forthcoming parliamentary elections, while addressing a rally at Darua village here today. Savouring politics: BJP candidate for the forthcoming Lok Sabha poll, Mr Satya Pal Jain, savours a golgappa at Shastri Market in Sector 22 during his election campaign on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Dhawan visits grain market

Chandigarh, April 28 Mr Harmohan Dhawan, INLD candidate from city, was given a warm welcome by ‘arhtiyas’, labourers and ‘rehri-phariwalas’ at the Sector 26 Grain Market here today. Slogans like “Naare ko na naam ko, vote Dhawan ke kaam ko” and “Dhawan tum aage baro, hum tumhare saath hain” rent the air when Mr Dhawan entered the market in the morning. Mr Harmohan Dhawan, INLD candidate for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat (with folded hands), during his campaign in Sector 26 Grain Market, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Bukhari’s call to Muslims flayed
Chandigarh, April 28
Mr Mohammad Sadiq, Chairman, Congress SC/ST cell, Khalil Ahmed, former Chairman, SC/ST cell, Maulvi Shakil Ahmed, member, Haj Committee, Mohammed Shakil, President, National Muslim Welfare Movement, Mr Daoud Ahmed, general secretary, minority cell, Mr Mohammed Azam Khan, vice-chairman, minority cell, Mr Abdul Amid Khan, SC/ST cell, and Mr Mohammed Shamim, block vice-president, on Monday issued a joint statement strongly criticising the statement of Mr Bukhari of Jama Masjid, New Delhi, for his call to Muslims to support the BJP.

Sonia Gandhi to address rally in city on May 2
Chandigarh, April 28
Ms Sonia Gandhi will come to the city on May 2, an official spokesperson of the Congress said in a press note here today.

Postal ballots sent to Army hqs
Chandigarh, April 28
The Election Office of the UT has despatched postal ballots to the Army Headquarters in connection with the forthcoming parliamentary elections, a senior official on election duty said here today.

CPI reaffirms support to Cong
Chandigarh, April 28
The district council of the CPI, in a press note here today, reiterated its alliance with the Congress for the local seat in the forthcoming parliamentary elections.

First Vote
Looking forward to the big day
It’s all so exciting. The fact that the Lok Sabha poll is less than a fortnight away is actually making me rub my hands with excitement. Somehow, I just cannot wait for the election day.

Ashish Kumar Lamba, engineering student

CRIME

One held for assault with swords
Chandigarh, April 28
A Sector 18 resident, Harjinder Singh, was today arrested by the Sector 19 police station for allegedly assaulting with swords Rahul Bedi and Manav of the same sector on April 25 on the Madhya Marg.

BUSINESS

Tour operator invited to Dubai
Chandigarh, April 28
The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Government of Dubai, has invited, Mr Kapil Malhotra, Director of Ekido Holiday Tours Private Limited, to attend the Arabian Travel Market 2004, a buyer-seller meet, scheduled to be held in Dubai from May 4 to 7.

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EDUCATION

PU Senator sends another reminder to varsity Chancellor
Chandigarh, April 28
Having challenged the “illegal” election of Mr G.K. Chatrath to the Panjab University Syndicate in the High Court, Mr Pawan Valecha, a member of the PU Senate, has now sent a second reminder to the PU Chancellor, Mr Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Vice-President of India, seeking an early hearing in the case.

90 students awarded degrees
Dera Bassi, April 28
As many as 90 students, who passed out degree courses in computer science and engineering, mechanical, electrical and electronics and communication, in 2002-03 from the local Sri Sukhmani Institute of Engineering and Technology, were awarded degree certificates at the second annual convocation of the institute here today.

FROM SCHOOLS
KV holds annual day functions

Chandigarh, April 28 The annual day and prize distribution function of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector 29, and KV-2, 3 BRD was organised at Tagore Theatre and the Air Force Station, respectively. Students presented a colourful variety programme to mark the occasion. Students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector 29, at the school’s annual day function at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Question paper ‘outside syllabus’
Chandigarh, April 28
Students of Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, Panjab University, who appeared for electronic media paper yesterday, complained that a major section of the question paper was outside syllabus. The students submitted a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University in this regard.

Ordeal for students
Chandigarh, April 28
For some students, B.Sc reapear examination, along with improvement examination, was nothing less than an ordeal. Armed with admit cards, they reached the centres at Panjab University yesterday, only to find that their names were not there in the list.

LIFESTYLE

HOME DECOR
The house belongs to Shiv Singh who values art, creativity

What do you expect in a home of an artist, deeply attached to his rustic Indian roots, and his German wife – used to the practical and contemporary living spaces? Famous artist Shiv Singh and his wife Gisela Singh’s house in nearby Panchkula have imbibed the traditional and modern styles of interior decoration, with a no-frills and practical structural design and open spaces thrown in to have a perfect home. By avoiding the construction of a wall along the stairs, that lead to the first floor from the gallery outside the living room, the element of space has been created.

Sundaram’s delicacies ‘invade’ Aroma
IN this season dominated by electoral marriages, an alliance between the oldest hotel and restaurant of Chandigarh, Aroma Hotel, and a newcomer in the hospitality field — Sundaram’s South Indian Food — almost went unnoticed.

All-day diamonds launched DIAMONDS are a girl’s best friend. If you agree, then just drive down to Tanishq showroom in Sector 17. The diamond giants today launched their refreshing range of “all-day diamonds” collection. Tanishq Daytimes, they call it. Bridal jewellery was also launched on the occasion. One look at the collection is enough for you to realise that it aims at “providing today’s woman with a set of diamond jewellery for everyday wear at reasonable prices”. Colours of gold: A city resident displays gold ornaments launched by Tanishq in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Website that promises fun and fizz
NOW two city residents have come out with a website for the young and those willing to remain young. Mr Sumeet Gupta and Mr Arun Sharma, directors of Ammexx Data Solutions, promise fun and fizz through their web portal, www.Funlogin.biz.

World’s largest diamond alliance
FIVE leading corporate houses in the jewellery segment have come together to form the world’s largest diamond alliance. The coming together of their brands — OyzterBay, Adora, Ace, D’damas and Sparkles — will give a boost to the fastest growing segment in jewellery — diamond jewellery. The alliance will offer the largest range of contemporary international, Indian and fusion styles in diamond and gemstone jewellery at affordable prices for the new Indian woman.

Duke arrives in City Beautiful DUKE, the No. 1 selling T-shirt brand in India, has arrived in Chandigarh. Exclusive Duke apparels are now available at Fashion Shoppe here which was inaugurated by Mr Komal Jain, Chairman, Duke group, in Sector 17 , on Wednesday. Mr Komal Jain (right), Chairman, Duke group, shows the new range of Duke T-shirts in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

HEALTH

Medicines distributed at health camp
Chandigarh, April 28
Medicines were distributed free of cost during an awareness-cum-medical camp organised at Bapu Dham Colony in Sector 26 by the Society for Health Education and Environment, in collaboration with the UT State AIDS Control Society.

SPORTS

Handball championship results

Chandigarh, April 28 Coaching Centre, Sector 21 downed Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, by 11-7, with the half time score of 4-2 in the boys’ section on the opening day of the 19th Sub-Junior State Handball Championship Meet, which began here today at the DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8.

ADMINISTRATION

Mohali Council slaps 73 notices to recover bill arrears
Mohali, April 28
The Municipal Council here has cracked down on industrial unit owners who have failed to pay their arrears of water and sewerage bills. The sewerage and water supply connections of a large number of defaulters have been cut while notices are being slapped on the others in this regard.