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Cong candidate Lucky faces false affidavit charge
Chandigarh, November 23
Less than a week before ward No. 11 of the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh goes to poll, affidavits submitted by the Congress candidate, Mr H.S. Lucky, nine years ago for getting loans from government agencies, have kicked up a controversy.

Litter, filth choke city’s lungs
Chandigarh, November 23
The lungs of City Beautiful are virtually choked. Barring a few parks in the city, most green spaces are crying for urgent attention. Some gardens that should be serving as leisure spots are actually being condemned as spaces for dustbins and parking lots for vehicles.

PARKS OR DUMPS? A park in Sector 33-C is being used as a garbage dumping ground. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

COMMUNITY

Braving the chill for peanuts: Scenes like this in Sector 17, Chandigarh, herald the onset of winter. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

SDM for action against illegal marriage palaces
Mohali, November 23
Coming down heavily on the industrial and commercial site owners running unauthorised marriage palaces, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate today asked the regulatory authorities to take action against them.

Property tax: blame game begins
Chandigarh, November 23
The notification of the Chandigarh Administration regarding the imposition of 3 per cent tax on the commercial property has kicked off the blame game among three major contenders from the ward No 11 of the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh, which is going to poll on November 28.

Mohali council to recommend pension cases
Mohali, November 23
The Mohali Municipal Council will be the nodal agency to forward cases of those eligible for pension to the aged, widows below 60 years of age and the handicapped. Eight such cases from the township recommended by the council would be forwarded to the Punjab Government following a nod during the council’s monthly meeting scheduled to be held on November 29.

Healthy diet keeps diabetes at bay, says Wasim Akram

Mohali, November 23 Coping with diabetes for the past seven years, legendary Pakistani all rounder Wasim Akram said healthy diet, regular exercise and daily monitoring of the blood sugar level could go a long way in keeping the disease in control. Former Pakistan Test player Wasim Akram signs autographs after sharing his experiences on diabetes with students at Shivalik Public School, Mohali. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Book on pensionary benefits released
Chandigarh, November 23
A book on special benefits and privileges available under law to servicemen, ex-servicemen, widows and their families has been brought out by two city-based advocates.

• Award for Pathak
• Names for Kosovo mission
• Tribune employee bereaved

CRIME

Minor alleges molestation, one held
Chandigarh, November 23
A minor girl from Ram Darbar had complained to the police that two boys from her locality had tried to molest her by threatening her with a knife.

20 manhole covers stolen in Sector 33
Chandigarh, November 23
Residents of Sector 33 were taken by surprise in the early morning today when they found the manhole covers in their houses missing. More than 20 manhole covers were stolen from seven houses in the locality last night.

6 held for assaulting MC staff
Chandigarh, November 23
The local police arrested six persons for allegedly attacking the enforcement staff of Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh at Sector 40-D, today.

760 kg poppy husk seized
Chandigarh, November 23
The Narcotics Control Bureau, Chandigarh, seized 760 kg of poppy husk and arrested three persons, according an official press note released here today. The bureau said the poppy husk was carried in a truck and a car in jute bags of 40 kg each.

EDUCATION

AICTE team visits arts college Chandigarh, November 23 A three member team from the All-India Council of Technical Education visited the Chandigarh College of Art, Sector 10, today following a proposal sent by the college to the council to approve its postgraduate course in fine arts. AICTE team members at the Chandigarh College of Art, Sector 10. — A Tribune photograph.

School honours toppers Chandigarh, November 23 It was a special day for the students of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 46, today. Dressed in colourful attires, the students presented cultural items at the annual prize distribution function held in two sessions. In the morning session, Ms Rajesh Chaudhary, District Education Officer, gave away prizes to students who had topped in their respective classes. Students of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 46-D, perform during the annual prize distribution function on the school premises in Chandigarh on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph.

Hamara School Principle speak Teacher should nurture child’s talent Our school was established in 1990 under the guidelines of the Sherwood Convent Education Society. Our qualified staff stresses on personality development, indoor/outdoor games, and value-based education. A view of Sherwood Convent School, Mohali.

Chandpuri shares battle experience with students
Mohali, November 23
Students of the local Government College had an interesting interaction with Brigadiar Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri (retd), a Mahavir Chakra winner and the hero of the Battle of Longewala of 1971.

National Integration Day celebrations at Govt College
Panchkula, November 23
Various programmes were organised at a Government College here as part of the National Integration Day celebrations. A number of competitions were organised by the college literary society, economics and Music Society and science maths society.

Bhai Kahan Singh remembered Chandigarh, November 23 Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, hosted a national seminar on ‘Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha’ on the college premises here today. The seminar was organised by the Sikh Educational Society. Tamil Nadu Governor S.S. Barnala being presented a bouquet by Mr Gurdev Singh, president of the Sikh Educational Society, at a national seminar on Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha organised at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, in Chandigarh on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

COURTS

R.K. Sharma gets two-day parole
New Delhi, November 23
A City Court, hearing the journalist Shivani Bhatnagar murder case, today released prime accused suspended IPS officer R.K. Sharma on parole for two days to attend a marriage in Chandigarh.

PIL seeks CBI probe into club affairs
Chandigarh, November 23
A public-interest petition, seeking investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the alleged financial irregularities and misappropriation of over Rs 6 crore by the management of Chandigarh Club, has been filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Two court officials get judicial remand
Chandigarh, November 23
A local court today remanded two employees of the District Courts, who were trapped by the CBI yesterday, to judicial custody.

LIFESTYLE

Fitness Trail A rainbow of health on your platter A friend dropped in after a rainy evening. The rain had stopped and the sun was playing peek-a-boo with clouds. But the crowning glory was a big rainbow stretching across the azure sky. ‘’Let us go, for a walk’’, said my friend. ‘’Where?’’ I asked. ‘’Till the end of the rainbow.’’ ‘’Why?’’ I asked in disbelief. ‘’Don’t you know? At the end of rainbow lies a pot of gold,’’ he claimed. This rainbow is an important part of our daily diet too as all kinds of hues can be seen on our platter.

Akram not averse to glamour in cricket
Captivating smile broadens just a little bit as Pakistan’s former skipper Wasim Akram grips a cheerful red cap with firm fingers before settling down in a Sector 17 showroom for a short innings with his fans.

Keeping the tradition of qawwali alive The famous Sabri brothers — Mohd Sayeed Sabri, Mohd Fareed Sabri and Mohd Ameen Sabri from Jaipur who have carved a niche for themselves in qawwali singing are here to perform at the Sada-E-Sufi — 2004, a two-day programme of Indo-Pak Qawwalis at Mohali. Fareed Sabri and Sayeed Sabri

On a musical high with ‘Socha Na Tha’

Remember the strikingly fresh music of Hindi movie ‘Chameli’. It was ‘Sajna ve Sajna’ and Bhage re man mera’ which brought out the vivaciousness of Kareena Kapoor. Composed by music director, Sandesh Shandilaya these numbers speak of his immense talent.   Sandesh Shandilya, music director (left) and Irshad Kamil, lyricist of Hindi film ‘Socha Na Tha’ at a press conference in Chandigarh on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

HEALTH

Fortis listed for treating ex-servicemen
Chandigarh, November 23
Fortis Hospital, Mohali, today announced that the hospital had been empanelled with the Ex-Servicemen Health Contributory Scheme. The scheme covers retired Army, Navy and Air Force personnel registered for the ECHS as also widows and dependents of ex-servicemen.

SPORTS

13 special children to take part in international cricket meet Chandigarh, November 23 Special children of Chandigarh region will feel their global presence felt when a team comprising 13 mentally challenged cricket players will take part in the Master’s Asia Pacific International Cricket Tournament going to be held at Ahmedabad from December 1 to 6. A cricket team of special children practice at Dev Samaj School, Sector 21, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

Indo-Pak games: team to visit Lahore
Chandigarh, November 23
A three-member delegation will visit Lahore on November 27 for two days to discuss the final modalities of the Ist Indo-Pak Punjab Games going to be held at Patiala from December 5. The delegation will be led by, Mr Gurbir Singh, chairman, Games Technical Conduct Committee, Mr G.S. Aujla, and Mr T.C. Gupta.