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Market Committee director, 5 others arrested
Violation of Periphery Control Act 
Chandigarh, April 25
A former sarpanch of Daria village and a Director of the Market Committee along with four Sector 17 traders were arrested late last night for allegedly selling agricultural land in violation of the Periphery Control Act.

Tactical retreat by councillors
Chandigarh, April 25
Councillors of the Municipal Corporation have withdrawn all questions which were posed at nothing more than creating an embarrassing situation for the Commissioner.

Budding football players hone their skills during a practice session at the Chandigarh Football Academy. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Adviser dismisses row between Admn, elected representatives
Chandigarh, April 25
Dismissing the talk of any confrontation between the Chandigarh Administration and the elected representatives, the Adviser to the UT Administrator, Mr Lalit Sharma, today said that there was only one side of the issue, and that was the well-being of the people of Chandigarh.

Parties look to draw mileage from today’s demolition drive
Chandigarh, April 25
A confrontation between political activists and the Chandigarh Administration looms large over a demolition drive scheduled for tomorrow in Daddu Majra.

OPD timings to remain same at PGI
Chandigarh, April 25
The OPD timings at the Postgraduate Institute here will remain unchanged in summer when half of the faculty is on vacation.

Mohali hospital hotline link makes no headway
Mohali, April 25
The provision of a much-needed 24-hour power hotline to the Civil Hospital here hangs fire as the Punjab State Electricity Board and the hospital continue to indulge in the blame game.

• Passing Thru

CHANDIGARH CALLING UT police sure loves its job. Why else would a policeman dutifully stop a car moving at a fairly normal speed at night, declaring it was his birthright to stop any car that moves on the city roads beyond a certain decent hour? So last week in Sector 36, a car was stopped an hour past midnight. The cop asked the family driving home: “Kithon aa rahe ho ais vele?” The driver wanted to know why he was being questioned thus.

COMMUNITY

P’kula civic amenities virtually non-existent
Panchkula, April 25
For the past five months, the state of civic amenities in Panchkula have gone from bad to worse. Defunct streetlights have not been replaced for months; no drive has been launched against stray cattle for the past seven months; and, sanitation services have been dismal for the past three months.

Four shops gutted
Chandigarh, April 25
A fire broke out in four shops in the Scooter Market in Sector 43-B this evening damaging goods lying in the shops. The cause of fire was said to be a short circuit.

The death trap of Mohali
Mohali, April 25
The road separating Phase 3B2 and Sector 71 has aptly earned the epithet of the “killer road”. In the past three months at least four persons have died following accidents on this road, while many others have been injured. Many others have had a close shave with death here.

Teacher killed in accident
Chandigarh, April 25
Primal Kaur (55),a resident of Urban Estate in Patiala, was killed when a train hit an autorickshaw at an unmanned level-crossing in Bhadoli village, near Rajpura, this afternoon.

1 killed, 5 hurt in Sumo-bus collision
Panchkula, April 25
One person was killed and five others were injured when the Tata Sumo in which they were travelling was hit by a bus near Chandi Mandir today morning. The deceased was identified as 35-year-old Desraj.

Unique NGO which provides security at religious fairs
Mohali, April 25
Running an NGO (non governmental organisation) is very much a fad in the region as it is elsewhere and can mean a lucrative income also in these days of paid social work. However, this was not the case some 50 years ago, where Dr Chanan Ram arrived in Chandigarh.

Members of the Sewa Dal at the Jayanti Majri temple during the annual fair. — A Tribune photograph

Fauji Beat
Glorious tradition of 15 Punjab
No unit of the Army has won eight Maha Vir Chakra awards in a single operation so far as was done by 15 Punjab (1 Patiala) in the battle of Zoji La in 1948. So impressed was the late Field Marshal (then General) K.M. Cariappa by the performance of this unit that he expressed his feelings thus: “I want to congratulate this magnificent battalion on the show put up in J&K.

Jawans of 15 Punjab (1 Patiala) attend the tercentenary sainik sammelan of their unit 
on April 13.

Shopkeepers block road
Chandigarh, April 25
The irate shopkeepers of Sector 15 market today blocked the road in the market and raised slogans against the UT police for more than two hours. The agitating shopkeepers alleged that the police had falsely implicated Vijay Kumar and his son in an attempt to murder case three days ago.

Agitating shopkeepers of Sector 15 market burn effigies of policemen in Sector 15, Chandigarh, on Monday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

BJP to organise dharna outside MC office on April 29
Chandigarh, April 25
With a view to highlight various problems being faced by Chandigarh residents, the BJP will organise a dharna outside the office of the Municipal Corporation (MC) in Sector 17 on April 29.

Sale of non-ISI helmets banned
Chandigarh, April 25
The Chandigarh Administration today, in an order, banned the sale of non-ISI helmets in the city for a period of 60 days.

Eco Notes
Vermicompost gaining ground in city
Organic farming is the current craze among environment-sensitive people everywhere. So organic legumes, sugar, grains, etc are becoming popular among the health conscious. Organic manure is also being preferred by horticulturists as it is environment friendly and healthy for plants.

Jawans of AD Brigade camp work on a vermicompost pit in Chandimandir. — Photo by writer

Search Within
People of India, Pak need to be complimented
An army general praying at the Khwaja Moinuddin Chisiti's shrine in Ajmer is a statement akin to that: "Peace hath her victories no lessrenowned than war."

CRIME

Man held with 5 kg ganja
Chandigarh, April 25
The local police today arrested a person carrying 5 kg of ganja from the ISBT-43 here.

Stone-pelting accused identified
Panchkula, April 25
The police claims to have identified the trio involved in yesterday’s stone-pelting incidents. All three are reported to be residents of Burail in Chandigarh.

Youth held for kidnapping minor girl
Chandigarh, April 25
The police today arrested a youth accused of kidnapping a minor girl from the city about six months ago. The accused allegedly married the girl despite her being a minor.

BUSINESS

Banks try to woo women
Chandigarh, April 25
Banks are vying with one another to attract more women depositors. After introducing special credit and debit cards for women, several banks are now offering special deposit schemes targeted at them.

OBC staff observe strike
Chandigarh, April 25
Employees of the Oriental Bank of Commerce observed a strike today against the follow-up public offer of shares of the bank through book-building method with a price band of Rs 235 to Rs 260. 

EDUCATION

Hostel entrance dons green look, courtesy inmates, warden
Chandigarh, April 25
The entrance to the place gives you the feeling as if you are visiting some resort. Pleasant and spic-and-span, the place is charming with sprigs and shoots peeking out from the gently undulating patches.

The landscaping at Savitri Bai Phule Hostel at Panjab University is the result of the joint effort of Ms Veena Sachdeva, Warden, and the hostel girls. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Hamara School
A school known for results, discipline
Nav Bal Niketan Model School, Sector 29-B, Chandigarh, is an institution known for good results, discipline and motivated batch of trained, experienced and caring teachers. The school has always shaped the children in such a way that they become proud and productive citizens of our nation.

A view of the school Nav Bal Niketan Model School, Sector 29-B, Chandigarh

Principalspeak
Emphasis should be on playway, nursery
An institution can progress fast if the staff, management and the people who are attached with it are dedicated and have a will to serve society. Everybody at Nav Bal Niketan Model School is following this path.

COURTS

Life term for couple for mother’s death
Chandigarh, April 25
The District and Sessions Judge, Mr M.M.S. Bedi, today sentenced a couple to life imprisonment for killing their mother about three years ago. Kishan Lal and his wife Usha Rani were charged with pouring kerosene on former’s mother — Lajwanti. The couple had a longstanding dispute with the old lady.

LEISURE

All his paintings have ‘Ram Ram’ inscribed
To spread the message of peace and brotherhood, city-based Piratpal Goyal has made beautiful paintings with a simple pen. He has beautifully weaved all his paintings with writing ‘Ram Ram’. In all he has made 120 paintings which contains the name of Lord Ram for about five lakh times.

City-based artist Piratpal Goyal gives final touches to a portrait of Guru Gobind Singh. 
— A Tribune photograph

Cherishing a dream to touch sky
SHE is cherishing a dream to touch the sky and believes that nothing is impossible in this world. Jaspreet Kaur, alias Jassi, might not be as lucky as Mona Singh of ‘Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi’ but she surely has won quite a few accolades as a freelance anchor.

Rock festival rocks Panchkula
Music has the magnetic charm to soften even the rocks and this manifestation was perceptible as the mega “Rock Battle” for superlative excellence in the realm of rock music erupted at the otherwise panoramic ambience of the “Wah Dilli” complex. Five top rock bands of the region vied for laurels in the first-ever annual competition

HEALTH

PGI to streamline funds allotment to poor
Chandigarh, April 25
It’s step taken in the right direction, this is what appears on the onset of setting up the Fund Allotment Committee at the PGI. The idea behind constituting the committee is to streamline the funds allotment for the poor patients, who seek help from the outside agencies for their treatment.

IGMC conference concludes
Chandigarh, April 25
Over 200 doctors from the region participated in the two-day 3rd biennial conference of the IGMC Alumni Association, which concluded at Zirakpur, yesterday.

G.S. Bali, Transport and Tourism Minister, Himachal Pardesh, inaugrates the 3rd biennial conference of IGMC Alumni Association, Chandigarh, at Zirakpur. Dr Ashok Attri, secretary of the association, is also seen in the photo. — A Tribune photograph

SPORTS

Haryana beat Calcutta in a cliffhanger
Panchkula, April 25 The four electricity board teams, which made it to the semifinals of the 31st All-India Electricity Boards Volleyball Tournament being conducted by Haryana Power Utilities at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex, are Haryana, Punjab, Kerala and Bharka and Beas Management Board.

A Calcutta player making a ball while his colleague prepares to execute a shot against Haryana in the quaterfinal match of the All-India Electricity Boards Volleyball Tourmanet in Panchkula on Monday.

Chandigarh overall winners in carrom tourney
Chandigarh, April 25
Hosts Chandigarh won both the men’s and women’s team championship title in the 1st Triangular Carrom Test Series conducted by the Chandigarh Carrom Association held at St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, here, yesterday.

Easy sail for top seeds at tennis tourney
Chandigarh, April 25
The main draw of matches at the ongoing L.D. Kapoor Memorial AITA Talent Series started at the Total Tennis Academy, YMCA, Sector 11 here today. It was inaugurated by Mr T.R. Sarangal, Managing Director, Punjab Health Corporation.

Chandigarh overcome early jolts to post 275
Chandigarh, April 25
A fine century (121) by Gurinder Singh helped Chandigarh score 275 runs against Amritsar in the semifinals of the Under-15 Sushil Bali Inter-District Cricket Tournament at the Punjab Cricket Association grounds here today.

PFC to meet Canara Bank in final
Chandigarh, April 25
A fine knock by Manoj Kumar (82 no) and good bowling by Dharam Deepak (5 for 27) enabled Punjab Financial Corporation (PFC) to score a 9 wickets win over HSIDC-XI and reach the final of the 2nd Haryana Tourism Institutional Cricket Cup at Government College for Boys, Sector 11, here today.

Secretariat Cricket Club beat RBI Club
Chandigarh, April 25
Punjab Secretariat Cricket Club beat the RBI Cricket Club by a huge margin of 135 runs in the UT League-cum-knockout Cricket Tournament at Cricket Stadium, Sector 16, here today. The highlight of the match was fine 88 runs by Jaswinder Gill of the PSCC. The tournament is being organised by the UT Cricket Association

ADMINISTRATION

MLA authorised to elect MC chief
Panchkula, April 25
The consensus on electing president and vice-president of the Municipal Council is likely to be reached soon. A group of 15 Municipal Councillors, including two BJP councillors, today met the local MLA, Mr Chander Mohan, and delegated authority to him to elect president and vice-president.

2 HCS officers sent to UT
Chandigarh, April 25
The services of two HCS officers, Mr Bhupinder Singh and Mr Yashendra Singh, have been placed at the disposal of the Chandigarh Administration. Mr Bhupinder Singh is posted SDM cum-Additional Collector, Kaithal, while Mr Yashendra Singh is posted as SDM, Bhiwani.

MC meeting put off