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VC hints at overhauling examination branch
Chandigarh, December 19
Inundated with complaints from Panjab University Senators about the examination branch from harassment of students buying examination forms to delayed declaration of results to non-declaration of re-evaluation results — the Vice-Chancellor, Prof K.N. Pathak, today, announced the convening of a special meeting to discuss these issues.

The Senate meeting in progress at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Strong winds diffuse fog
Chandigarh, December 19
Strong winds blowing across the region and showers later in the evening altered the weather systems significantly today.

Far away from home, these migrants from Rajasthan derive warmth from togetherness, as winds create a chilling effect in Chandigarh on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

Is PU prepared to fight fires? Sorry, no
Chandigarh, December 19
Panjab University seems to be waiting for a tragedy to happen given their ill-preparedness to fight fires. Last week an attempted self-immolation by an employee on the premises of the Chemical Engineering Department sent the authorities in a tizzy as they ran around looking for something to douse the flames.

Empty sand buckets at in the Pharmacy Department of Panjab University, Chandigarh. — Tribune photograph by Pradeep Tewari

MPs told not to release funds
Chandigarh, December 19
The Election Commission of India has directed the MPs will not release funds out of their Local Area Development Fund in any part of the country where elections are in progress.

Twin sisters from city commissioned as IAF officers
Chandigarh, December 19
Twins from Chandigarh created history when they were simultaneously commissioned as officers into the Indian Air Force. Flying Officers Namrita Kaur and Suprita Kaur were inducted into the IAF as fighter controllers in the ground duty branch.

CBSE employees’ transfer raises eyebrows
Chandigarh, December 19
There appears to be a strong connection between the recent transfer of two assistants at the regional office of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and allegations of sexual harassment being levelled against the regional officer of the board here.

COMMUNITY

Officers, wives attend get-together
Chandigarh, December 19
Officers of the 44th Regular Course of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) organised a get-together at Chandimandir to mark the 35th anniversary of their passing out from the IMA as Commissioned Officers.

Councillor denies making remarks against Mayor
Chandigarh, December 19
A nominated councillor of the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh (MCC), Mr P.C. Sanghi, today clarified that he did not make any personal remarks against the Mayor, Ms Kamlesh, at the meeting of the Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC) held here on December 17.

BJP did not back protesters, says Chhabra
Chandigarh, December 19
As many as 10 councillors of the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh(MCC), including the Senior Deputy Mayor, Mr Pardeep Chhabra, today refuted the allegations of the BJP that the local MP, Mr Pawan Bansal, was misleading the Sector 21 residents regarding the allotment of a school site by the Chandigarh Administration.

Union protests against ‘sale’ of Punwire building
Mohali, December 19
Members of the Punjab Wireless Systems Employees Union, today protested against the reported sale of a building owned by Punwire in Industrial Area, Phase VII here.

Sainis hold sammelan
Dera Bassi, December 19
In an effort to bring people belonging to the Saini community in the state on a platform, a number of persons from the subdivision today organised a convention, “Saini Sammelan”, and chalked out various plans for the welfare of the community.

Mahasadhavi felicitated
Panchkula, December 19
It was a special moment for members of the Jain community, as they participated in the “Tap Abhinandan Samaroh” at Sector 16 here today.

Plot seekers hold dharna
Chandigarh, December 19
More than 300 members of the Allotment Sangharsh Committee today staged a rally at Matka Chowk here protesting against the delay in the allotment of their plots in Sectors 76 to 80 in Mohali.

Chilla Manauli villagers to hold dharna
Mohali, December 19
Residents of Chilla Manauli village along with members of the Kisan Union would hold a protest in front of the SDM office here tomorrow.

Mayoral poll notified
Chandigarh, December 19
The Deputy Commissioner and the competent authority for holding elections to the posts of the Mayor, the Senior Deputy Mayor and the Deputy Mayor has issued a notification for the elections.

CRIME

Elderly couple injured as Scorpio rams into scooter
Dera Bassi, December 19
An elderly couple, riding a Kinetic Honda scooter, was injured seriously when a Scorpio jeep rammed into them on the Kalka-Ambala highway near the local bus stand this evening.

Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh’s fans taken for a ride!
Chandigarh, December 19
Several fans of ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh have allegedly been taken for a ride by an event management company.

College bus driver booked
Mohali, December 19
The Mohali police has booked the driver of a college bus which hit a Qualis owned by Mr Charanjit Singh, Municipal Council chief, Kharar.

BUSINESS

Sec 16 shopkeepers decry lack of civic amenities
Panchkula, December 19
Shopowners and businessmen of Sector 16 have decried poor sanitation and lack of civic amenities.

EDUCATION

From Schools
Colourful show by students on annual day
Chandigarh, December 19
Students of Saint Joesph’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, celebrated their annual day here today. Mr D.S. Mangat, DPI (Schools), Chandigarh Administration, was the chief guest. The celebrations were titled — Encore.

Girls participate in the annual function at St Joseph’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan	Schoolchildren of Christ Church celebrate Christmas at the Sector 18 church in  Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

CULTURE

In the footsteps of Benaras gharana legends
Chandigarh, December 19
Bhola Nath Mishra makes no tall claims about his musical lineage. More humble than many of his age, the vocalist has been labouring hard to prove himself worthy of the Benaras gharana which he represents.

Vocalist Pandit Bhola Nath Mishra from Delhi performs at Sector 16 in Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

LIFESTYLE

Docu-drama on woes of elderly
Eightysix-year-old Dhani Ram Choudhry, an inmate of Old Age Home, Sector 15, Chandigarh, shares the agony and torment of his soul, which epitomises the tragedy of his life.

Dhani Ram Choudhry gives the mahurat shot of docu-drama “Ek Din Mere Saath” at Old Age Home, Sector 15, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Sanjeev Kapoor out to tantalise taste buds
Celebrity chef who is one of the country’s best-selling authors and an entrepreneur venturing into fine dining restaurants. That is the versatile Sanjeev Kapoor of ‘Khaana Khazaana’ fame.

Book on Lalmani released
THE old masters did not rest with creations of beautiful raga forms but endeavoured hard to project into it the strivings of their innermost experience and consciousness, which made their creation a reflection of their personality.

Simran enthrals audience
Six-year-old Simran danced straight to the hearts of the audience at the Kalagram open-air theatre on Sunday in a programme attended by artist cadets drawn from the region. She began with the Guru Vandana and went on to display of the Kathak fundamental syllables like uthaan, tode tukde, paranas and finally a kavit on Radha-Krishna legends. She lent grace to her 20-minute solo spell with the rendition of ‘pedant’ while performing the intricate dance patterns.

Simran performs at the Kalagram open-air theatre in Chandigarh on Sunday.

Contestants prepare pear recipes
US pear ruled the day at a recipe contest held at the Chandigarh Club here today. Over 40 women participated in the contest and they all came out with their ingenious recipes made out of pears.

Music, mysticism complementary
“Mysticism and music are complementary to each other. Both Meera and Guru Nanak Dev adorned their sayings with the melody of music. Music as such had no category except for the combination of “seven notes”. It surfaces only when the musician or the mystic is in tune with the truth, the Almighty, and his divine inspiration. “Sufi” is a state of mind, a rare sense of delight in devotion, a wisdom and a spiritual bliss kindled at the touch of the divine Master,” said Anandmurti Gurumaa at Panchkula on Friday.

HEALTH

10-day-old cured of rare disease
Mohali, December 19
A local doctor here has claimed to have cured a 10-day-old child of a rare congenital condition called scalded skin syndrome.

SPORTS

Amar Ujala win inter-media cricket tourney
Chandigarh, December 19
Amar Ujala XI won the Hutch-Chandigarh Press Club Inter-Media Cricket Tournament by defeating The Indian Express XI by seven wickets in the final played at the PCA Stadium, Mohali, here today. The tournament was organised under the aegis of the Chandigarh Press Club.

Amar Ujala team, winners of the Hutch-Chandigarh Press Club Inter-Media Cricket Tournament, with Senior Associate Editor of The Tribune A.J. Philip at the PCA stadium in Mohali on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Pardeep, Ajay bag bodybuilding titles
Chandigarh, December 19
Bodybuilders from Bon Sante, Sector 17, walked away with most of the titles in the 11th Sub-Junior and 14th Junior Mr Chandigarh Bodybuilding Championship organised at DAV College, Sector 10, here today.

ADMINISTRATION

Move to reform plan-sanction process lauded
Chandigarh, December 19
The decision of the Chandigarh Administration to make the procedure of passing the building plans "people-friendly" has received a positive response from various quarters.