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Beant Singh’s grandson held for creating nuisance
Chandigarh, March 25
The local police today arrested 12 youths, including a grandson of a former Punjab Chief Minister, the late Beant Singh, who were throwing eggs on girls and passersby on the Panjab University campus.

Celebrating life at 100!

Panchkula, March 25 It is a celebration of a life... and of a life well lived. Mrs Sham Dulari Nehru, fondly called Shona by friends and Amma by most of her family, was glowing as she cut her favourite chocolate cake and celebrated her 100th birthday.

City all set to celebrate Holi Chandigarh, March 25 Its Holi and everyone is talking colour. Revelers are geared up for North India’s most boisterous festival and so is the city. City markets are decked up, making a quick buck offering special holi discounts on everything under the sun. But it is the colours and pichkaris that are selling like hot cakes. Holi celebrated with fervour Rodrigues greets people on Holi 17 Holi revellers challaned

Paid parking in more sectors
Chandigarh, March 25
Municipal Corporation has decided to introduce paid parking in Sectors 22, 34 and 35. Details of programme implementation pertaining to increase in the parking areas, fee and fund utilisation have been worked out.

A child applies colour on a guest from the UK during Holi celebrations at Mohali Club on Friday.

MC to get 17 pc of UT’s tax revenue
Chandigarh, March 25
The Chandigarh Administration has agreed to 10-year-old demand and decided to allow payment of 17 per cent of all tax collection in the Union Territory to the MC.

Corbusier’s style symbolises freedom: expert
Chandigarh, March 25
Those who think little of Pandit Nehru’s passionate references to Chandigarh as a futuristic city may do well to look at Le Corbusier’s modernism from a fresh perspective.

Chevening scholarship for Tribune staffer
Chandigarh, March 25
Staff Correspondent of The Tribune Aditi Tandon has been selected for the British Council's prestigious Chevening Scholarship programme for Young Indian Print Journalists. Aditi is among the 12 journalists from India who have made it to the scholarship this year.

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COMMUNITY

Don’t get distracted, pilots told
Chandigarh, March 25
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has come across a number of cases recently where pilots and air traffic controllers have entered into "unnecessary" arguments over radio channels and have warned them against this "unacceptable" trend.

Tibetan women’s peace march reaches city Chandigarh, March 25 The Tibetan women’s peace march from Dharamsala received a warm welcome by the local Tibetan students today. Around 130 women from Dharamsala and its vicinity are on their way to New Delhi to spread the message of peace and harmony. The peace march, which started on March 12, has covered 260 km on foot in 14 days. A member of the Tibetan Women’s Association participates in Candle Peace March in Chandigarh on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

Programme on disability and human rights concludes
Chandigarh, March 25
“A person with different abilities is treated differently but the difference of treatment cannot be decided by arbitrary laws,” affirmed (Dr) Justice A.S. Anand, Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) while inaugurating the ‘Outreach Training Programme on Disability and Human Rights’ at the Law Auditorium, Panjab University, on Wednesday.

US Govt to honour Neerja Bhanot
Chandigarh, March 25
Almost 19 years after she fell to terrorists’ bullets while performing her duty as Senior Flight Purser with Pan Am on Flight 73 that was hijacked at Karachi Airport on September 5, 1986, Chandigarh girl Neerja Bhanot continues to do the city proud.

Signature campaign for rights panel in city
Chandigarh, March 25
The campaign for setting up a human rights commission for the Union Territory of Chandigarh is gaining momentum with a human rights organisation the Lawyers for Human Rights International (LHRI) —starting a signature campaign.

Residents complain of poor sanitation
Mohali, March 25
Residents of Phase X and XI have complained that sanitation was in a state of neglect in the area.

Fire in industrial area
Mohali, March 25
A fire broke out in a unit in the Phase VII industrial area here today.

MLA releases book
Mohali, March 25
“Aapo apne naksh,” a book written by a Punjabi writer settled in Canada, was released by Kharar MLA Bir Devinder Singh, here today.

Sitara Devi to get Koser award
Kathak danseuse from Mumbai Sitara Devi and Sitar wizard Pandit Mani Lal Nag of Kolkata will be recipients of the ML Koser- Shobha Koser award, instituted for the first time. The annual award carrying a citation, memento and a cash award of Rs 50,000 each is being conferred for their contribution in their respective realms of art.

Chaitanya’s ‘Appearance Day’ celebrated

Chandigarh, March 25 The local chapter of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) celebrated the “Appearance Day” of Chaitanya at Hare Krishna Dham, Sector 36, here today with religious fervour and enthusiasm. ISKCON devotees take part in “Hari Nam Sankirtan” on the occasion of appearance day of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu at Hare Krishna Dham, Sector 36, Chandigarh on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

 

Fasts mark Good Friday Chandigarh, March 25 Good Friday, a day of fast and abstinence, was observed by large number of devotees today in various churches of the city and nearby areas. Devotees take part in Good Friday prayer at Sector-18 Church in Chandigarh on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

CRIME

Video library owner injured in scuffle
Chandigarh, March 25
An owner of a video library in Burail village was injured following a scuffle with an anti-piracy squad of a private company last night.

Two houses burgled
Chandigarh, March 25
Two houses were burgled in the city, according to information given by the police here today.

BUSINESS

VAT explained at programme
Chandigarh, March 25
The Excise and Taxation Department of Chandigarh today organised an awareness-cum-interaction programme on value added tax (VAT) for traders and income tax and sales tax lawyers of bar at UT Guest House, Sector 6, here, under the Chairmanship of the Finance-cum-Excise and Taxation Secretary, Mr S.K. Sandhu.

EDUCATION

Degrees conferred on 298

Panchkula, March 25 As many as 298 students were awarded degrees at the 24th annual convocation of Government College, Kalka today. Twenty eight science graduates, 72 commerce graduates and 198 arts graduates were given their degrees. Students of Government College, Kalka, at the annual convocation of the college on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

From Schools and Colleges MRD Model School students excel in scholarship exam Chandigarh, March 25 Students of MRD Model School, Mani Majra, have excelled in the Class V scholarship examination, 2005, conducted by the UT Education Department. The students, Komal Rani, Shilla, Sweety, Sunil and Suman, have bagged the first four positions in the merit list. Students of MRD Model School, Mani Majra, who excelled Class V Scholarship Exam 2005, conducted by the UT Education Department.

Schools waking up to potential of sports
Chandigarh, March 25
Gone are the days when schools would lay stress on studies rather than sports and co-curricular activities. But now schools are stressing on sports activities and on building sports related infrastructure.

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COURTS

Ex-CJ's faux pas on President's visit
Chandigarh, March 25
Mr Justice B.K. Roy, when he was the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, had invited President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to be the chief guest at the inaugural function of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on March 19. And, the President had also agreed.

CULTURE

Awards for best art works
Chandigarh, March 25
The Government College of Art authorities on Wednesday announced the award winners of the annual art exhibition which was inaugurated on the college campus on March 14. In all, 790 works of art by 214 students of Applied Art, Painting, Graphics (Printmaking) and Sculpture were displayed during the show which witnessed a keen contest for various categories of awards.

Bengal art show to remain open today
Chandigarh, March 25
The Bengal art is attracting viewers like never before. On display at IndusInd Gallery, Sector 8, the ensemble of artworks sourced from 18 artists of West Bengal have already managed many takers.

Theatre festival opens
Chandigarh, March 25
A three day theatre festival opened at the Tagore Theatre here this evening. The festival is being organised by the Kendriya Punjabi Rangmanch Sabha in collaboration with the North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala and the Punjab Sangeet Natak Academy, Chandigarh.

Folk flavour to resonate at theatre fest
Chandigarh, March 25
The Punjab Sangeet Natak Akademi, in association with Neelam Man Singh Chowdhry’s The Company, is all set to add folk flavours to this year’s World Theatre Day celebrations. Responding to the call of world famous theatre director Ariana Mnouchkine invited to give this year’s message, the organisers have decided to inspire theatre out of its slumber and take it to new heights.

Hasya kavi sammelan held
“HUE kamzor itne hum unki judaai mein; ke chinti kheench leti hai mujhe rajai se” and “Hum nigahon se baat karte hain samjha karo; jubaan pe yakeen karoge to pachtaoge sanam”. Such couplets regaled the listeners at Hasya kavi sammelan ‘Holi ke rang extra care ke sang’.

LEISURE

Tales portray human emotions

Panjab University's Theatre Department is suddenly looking fresh. It has new ideas to share and newer perspectives to show. The churning was evident this evening which saw a unique theatrical process unfold before the audience gathered to witness the result of a week-long workshop which the inimitable Dev Raj Ankur conducted at the Department.
Students of Panjab University Theatre Department present a play at the end of the week long workshop conducted by National School of Drama Director Dev Raj Ankur. — Tribune photo

Surinder Kaur to set up music academy
The living legend of Punjabi folklore, Surinder Kaur, popularly known as the nightingale of Punjab, announced the setting up of the Nightingale Music Academy (NMA) at a press conference held at Kalagram, Chandigarh on Friday.

Chandan Das mesmerises audience
THE Vir Deva Foundation and the Darbari Lal Foundation teamed up with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Public Relations, Chandigarh, and Thalasseamic Children Welfare Association to present a musical soiree.

HEALTH

PGI OPDs closed today
Chandigarh, March 25
The OPDs at the PGI would remain closed on March 26 on account of Holi. The matter related to the functioning of the OPDs on other gazetted holidays is under consideration and the same would be notified shortly.

CM releases Sanjivani’s souvenir
Chandigarh, March 25
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today released a souvenir brought out by Sanjivani — a voluntary organisation on the occasion of World TB Day.

SPORTS

Chandigarh State Open Games conclude
Chandigarh, March 25
The First Chandigarh State Open Games - 2005 concluded at Sports Complex, Sector 7, here, yesterday. The games were organized in nine disciplines - Athletics, Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Handball, Lawn Tennis & Table Tennis.

Georgians relive old times

Chandigarh, March 25 It was a great day for Georgians who assembled at the Lake Club to take part in the Servo- Georgian Car Rally. The Georgians Association (North) which is an association of ex-students of Military Schools (erstwhile King George’s Schools) meet after every six months and organise an activity said Col Amrik Singh, vice-president of the association. Servo-Georgian Car Rally-2005 being flagged off from Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

Amartex cricket club tourney tomorrow
Chandigarh, March 25
Bedi Cricket Club will take on Bharat Cricket Club on March 27 in the final match of the Amartex Cricket Cup being organised by the Panchkula District Cricket Association.

Cricket tourney
Chandigarh, March 25
The UT Cricket Association is organising the UT League cum knock-out basis cricket tournament starting from April 2. The draws would be held at Association Office, Cricket Stadium, Sector 16 on March 30 at 6 pm.

ADMINISTRATION

J.S. Bir is CITCO MD
Chandigarh, March 25
Mr Jasbir Singh Bir, a Punjab cadre IAS officer of the 1989 batch, was appointed Managing Director of the Chandigarh Industrial Tourism Corporation last night. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs faxed the appointment to the Chandigarh Administration.

Sites for garbage collection
Chandigarh, March 25
The Commissioner, municipal corporation, has designated two sites in Sector 17, one near the Anand Complex building and the other between Punjab Udhyog Bhavan and Centre Revenue building, for Sehaj Safai Kendras for the disposal of household garbage.

Apni Mandi venue shifted
Chandigarh, March 25
The Apni Mandi held every Monday in Sector 46 has been shifted to Sector 45. The day will remain the same and this Mandi will be second one in Sector 45 which already has a Mandi on Thursday.