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3 lose lives on Holi
Chandigarh, March 27
Three persons lost lives, all suspected to be drunk, and at least two were injured in in the city despite the police cracking down on Holi hooligans.

40 injured in Holi revelry
Panchkula, March 27
Though the Panchkula police made special efforts to make its presence felt in various parts of the district on account of Holi, revellers managed to have their way.

2 hurt in clash at Fun City
Dera Bassi, March 27
Two Chandigarh residents sustained stab injuries in a clash between a group of Holi revelers and security guards of the Fun City near here, on Saturday.

Holi celebrated with fervour
Chandigarh, March 27
Holi, festival of colours was celebrated with fervour with residents painting the city in the hues of red, green and yellow.

Holi revellers paint the town red with artificially coloured snow and synthetic paints in Sector 20 on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Punjabi pop singer Gursewak Mann plays Holi in Chandigarh.	Residents of Sector 38, Chandigarh, play Holi.	Chandigarh Club members play Holi with foreigners.
— Tribune photos by Pradeep Tewari

Chandigarh all set for CPI congress from tomorrow
Chandigarh, March 27
To evolve a political tactical line that while thwarting the threat of communal fascism will facilitate Left democratic alternative at the Centre, the top leadership of the Communist Party of India (CPI) will have brain-storming sessions during its 19th National Congress starting here on March 29.

More facilities at licensing office
Chandigarh, March 27
The Office of the Registration and the Licensing Authority in Sector 17 is all set to don “people-friendly” look with the addition of several new facilities.

Baby girl run over by train
Zirakpur, March 27
A baby girl was removed by a train on the Kalka-Ambala line this evening.

Garbage back as MC mop moves ahead
Chandigarh, March 27
As the massive sanitation drive of the Municipal Corporation to clean the city draws near its conclusion filth is back on the streets, road berms and back lanes in the residential quarters of the city. The month-long drive was launched on March 1.

Carrying of firearms banned
Chandigarh, March 27
The carrying of firearms has been banned and the registration of tenants made compulsory in the city as per a new proclamation under Section 144 of the CrPC (Prohibitory Orders).

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COMMUNITY

What inspired him to overcome disability
Mohali, March 27
The next time you move your hand to pick up a glass of water to drink, remember that a simple task like this is an almost impossible achievement for some. In fact, every small chore is a test of their complete mental and physical prowess. Chandigarh resident Gurbir Singh Kochar has been, for over 25 years now, suffering from muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder having no cure. A disease that slowly eats into voluntary muscles of an otherwise normal person till the time most muscles of the body degenerates.

Gurbir Singh Kochar

Sidhu panel wins Press Club election
Chandigarh, March 27
The Jagtar Singh Sidhu panel today swept the Chandigarh Press Club elections trouncing their opponents led by the Sanjiv Shukla panel.

Mr Jagtar Singh Sidhu, newly elected president of the Chandigarh Press Club, with his team on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

39 cr sanctioned for road projects
Chandigarh, March 27
Under the economic importance and interstate connectivity scheme, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has sanctioned around Rs 39 crore for different road projects in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

Rally on road safety
Chandigarh, March 27
Members of the "Road Survivors", a group of riders having a common bond of riding Royal Enfield Bullet motor cycle, today held a "ride safe" rally covering various parts of Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali.
Members of the Road Survivors during a rally on Sunday.

Chandigarh-Leh flights cancelled
Chandigarh, March 27
Indian Airlines has withdrawn Flight IC 7483 and Flight IC 7484 scheduled to fly between Chandigarh and Leh and back, respectively. Both flights are scheduled for Thursdays.

Resident forum complains of poor lighting
Chandigarh, March 27
The Resident Welfare Forum, Sector 46, has complained that several streetlights are out of order in the Sector.

CRIME

Boy missing, police unmoved
Chandigarh, March 27
Mr Dukhi Ram of Kansal village has been running from pillar to post to get an FIR lodged after his son went missing.

BUSINESS

Biz Clip

EDUCATION

Degrees conferred on 62 students
Panchkula, March 27
As many as 62 students were awarded degrees at ninth annual convocation of Government College, Barwala, today. These students were from the commerce and arts streams.

The Deputy Chief Minister, Mr Chander Mohan, presents degrees to graduates from Government College, Barwala, on Sunday. 

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Govt school students shine in talent search exam
Chandigarh, March 27
Three students of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 19, have secured a place in the National Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE 2005) conducted by the Unified Council, Hyderabad.

Cultural show by tiny tots
Mohali, March 27
Attired in their best, tiny tots of D A V Public School Mohali, today danced to their favourite rhymes to celebrate their success to the next class at the Recognition Day. The day took a start with chanting of Gayatri Mantra followed by a riot of colours in various cultural items. Nursery kids tapped their feet while dressing themselves up in summer and winter wear to the rhythm of songs that aimed at drawing the attention of the audience towards the environment protection. A few had posed themselves as ice candy and fruits.

CULTURE

Film Review
‘My Brother Nikhil’ apt and bold
A meaningful cinema is on the horizon. "My brother Nikhil" is a story of a young man who is infected with HIV. His father had groomed the only son to be a state-level swimming champion.

A scene from "My Brother Nikhil"

Depicting the decline of medical profession
Chandigarh, March 27
Written by Suvinder Pal and directed by Rajiv Mehta, the play, “Aaj ka Dr Kotnis” was presented on the occasion of the World Theatre Day celebrations today. Presented at Sukhna Lake, the play portrayed the dehumanisation of the noble medical profession.

Rajinder Kaur’s autobiography translated into English
Chandigarh, March 27
“Riding Piggyback”, a translation of Punjabi writer Rajinder Kaur’s autobiography “Kanheri Chade Vareh” was released by Deputy Speaker, Rajya Sabha, Mr Charanjit Singh Atwal at DSOI Auditorium, Sector 36 today.

LEISURE

Folk goes the theatre
World Theatre Day celebrations
Chandigarh, March 27
For once, there was nothing overtly ceremonial about the World Theatre Day celebrations at Punjab Kala Bhavan today.

Dhadi Meer Desraj makes a full throated rendition of “Heer” at World Theatre Day celebrations organised at Punjab Kala Bhavan, Sector 16, on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tiwari

When Kala Gram echoed with poetry
“Ghar jo bharna hai to rishwat se bhi bhar jata hai; haan magar isse duaon se asar jata hai , Ek azab daur ke dastaar bachane mushkil aur usko jo bachata hoon to sar jata hai”. The couplet echoed the sentiments of Faiyaaz Ilahabadi , an IPS officer by profession but a poet at heart at the all-India mushaira organised by the Haryana Urdu Academy in association with North Zone Cultural Centre held at Kala Gram on Friday.

HEALTH

Cycle rally on heart diseases
Chandigarh, March 27
A cycle rally was organised by the Chandigarh Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) Prevention Project in collaboration with the Chandigarh Amateur Cycling Association. Staff of Panjab University and the PGI took part in the rally, which was flagged off by Prof K.N. Pathak, Vice-Chancellor, from the varsity campus today.

PUTA members and PGI staff take part in cycle rally organised by the Chandigarh Cardiovascular Diseases Prevention Project in Chandigarh on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Special cadre for doctors recommended
Panchkula, March 27
Dr K.V. Singh, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, has recommended that a specialist cadre be started for doctors.

Dystrophy patients share experiences
Mohali, March 27
Members of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Chandigarh chapter, met at Sylvie Park, Phase 10 here today. More than 25 patients along with their family members from across the region participated in the annual camp.

SPORTS

Bharat Kesri floors Rustam-e-Pakistan
Mohali, March 27
A majority of the wrestlers, including Rustam-e-Pakistan Bashir Bhola, lost bouts during the Indo-Pak Wrestling Tournament held at Singhpura village, near Kurali, 15 km from here, yesterday.

Bharat Kesri Palwinder Singh Cheema in a jubilant mood after beating Rustam-e-Pakistan Bashir Bhola at Singhpura, near Kurali, on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

AG Bengal, AG Rajasthan enter TT final
Chandigarh, March 27
AG Bengal and AG Rajasthan, representing East Zone and West Zone, respectively, qualified for the final of the All-India Inter-Zonal Audit and Accounts Table tennis Tournament in progress in the Sector 23 table tennis hall, here today.

Minerva Academy beat Palsora XI by 114 runs
Chandigarh, March 27
Minerva Academy outplayed Palsora XI by 114 runs in the 9th Haryana Tourism Cash Prize Cricket Tournament played at the grounds of the Government College for Men, Sector 11, today.

SJOBA rally from April 2
Chandigarh, March 27
The St. John's Old Boys Association (SJOBA) is gearing up for its two-day Sub-Himalayan Open Rally 2005, which will begin on April 2. There are 6 competitive sections on both days covering 103 km and 98 km, respectively.

• Bharat Cricket Club lifts Amartex cup