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Encroachments on prime land in UT villages
Chandigarh, May 22
Already faced with meagre resources, gram panchayats of different villages in UT are finding it difficult to free their prime land from encroachers.

HUES OF GOLD: This Amaltas tree in full bloom competes with the summer sun, as it charms with its radiance. — Tribune photo by Karam Singh

Cong bickering to the fore in Delhi
Chandigarh, May 22
Bickering in the Chandigarh Congress Territorial Committee has come to the fore in the national capital because of no unanimity over names of the CTCC delegates could be arrived at.

Father of ‘criminal’ accuses police of torture
Chandigarh, May 22
The Chandigarh Police campaign to round up habitual offenders received flak today when father of a wanted criminal accused the police of torturing him, apart from making derogatory remarks against his caste.

Models at a fashion show at Shivalik View on the occasion of the opening of a Plan a Career Today centre in Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Law institute case: UT’s review plea dismissed
Chandigarh, May 22
In a severe setback to the UT Administration in its efforts to stall the implementation of the Punjab and Haryana High Court judgement in the Chandigarh Law Institute case, the High Court has dismissed an application of the UT Administration, which sought a review.

Three to be court martialled for laying mines without fuses
Chandigarh, May 22
The Army had left tracts along the international border virtually defenceless during Operation Parakram by laying mines without fuses.

Security beefed up in cinema halls
Chandigarh, May 22
Security around cinemas, bus stands and the railway station was beefed up today following reports of blasts in two theatres in Delhi, injuring several persons.

9 ‘gamblers’ nabbed
Mohali, May 22
The Mohali police and CIA staff Ropar today arrested nine alleged gamblers from Phase I who were engaged in computerised gambling. The high profile ‘gamblers’ were operating from SCOs, booths and even houses.

79.66 pc cross Class XII hurdle
Chandigarh, May 22
The results of the CBSE’s All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII) will be declared tomorrow at 8 am. The CBSE, Regional Office, Chandigarh, is the authority declaring the results covering the states of Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and the UT of Chandigarh.

COMMUNITY

Dissent in dist Cong unit comes to fore
Panchkula, May 22
The divide in the district unit of the Congress came to the fore during a meeting of Congress leaders with the returning officer appointed by the Congress high command for elections to various posts of the District Congress Committee (DCC).

HUDA market or beggars’ den !
Panchkula, May 22
A market developed by the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) in Mansa Devi Complex has remained unoccupied for the past many years. All thanks to encroachers.

PGI laxity delays justice
Chandigarh, May 22
Relatives of Rajinderjit Singh, a resident of Gurdaspura Reruana village in Ropar district who was allegedly tortured by the Ludhiana police in February this year, today alleged that the PGI authorities were delaying the release of the post-mortem report.

Power, water supply dips as mercury rises
Panchkula, May 22
With the mercury rising sharply, residents of Panchkula, Kalka, Pinjore and Barwala blocks are facing a severe water shortage. Though the power supply has remained static in the urban areas, rural areas in Barwala and Raipur Rani blocks are reeling under unscheduled power cuts.

Grills do the vanishing act Panchkula, May 22 After the grills on the central verges of various roads here went missing, it is now the turn of grills on the boundary walls of green spaces and parks to disappear. These grills were installed to protect the green areas from stray cattle menace and their removal by stealth is causing concern. The grills installed around green spaces are disappearing. — A Tribune photograph

Artistes protest against Tagore Theatre officials

Chandigarh, May 22 A day after Chandigarh Tribune highlighted how Tagore Theatre was being let out to two parties on the same day, several theatre artistes from the region held a massive agitation against those responsible for the mess. Gathering on the theatre premises around 9 am today, about 50 theatre directors raised slogans against the UT Chief Engineer and the XEN concerned who have been allowing the practice to go on unabated.  Members of the Theatre Age protest at the Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Stevia safe alternative to sugar
Chandigarh, May 22
Narinder Singh, an NRI from America, believes he is an innovator and risk taker. Back in the country after a 12-year hiatus, he hopes to be here permanently and the reason is simple. He has found his passion in herbal agriculture, nurturing Stevia plants.

Training institute for disabled
Panchkula, May 22
The National Disabled Institute is being set up at Sector 12-A here. The construction of the building is being undertaken by the National Handicapped Welfare Council of the state.

Cars, scooter damaged in fire Chandigarh, May 22 Two cars and a scooter were charred here today morning in a fire that broke out in the basement parking of Pushpak Society in Sector 49. The fire gravely damaged an Esteem (CH-03M-0373), a Maruti 800 (DL-3CF-7349) and an Activa scooter (CH-O3S-1796). At least two more vehicles suffered partial damage. The vehicles that caught fire in Pushpak Society, Sector 49, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Readers write
General studies paper lacked Indian texture
The aim of question papers is not to assess what students know, but much beyond that. They reflect the mission and goal of the examination for which it is conducted. Whatever may be the objective, it is the prerogative of the paper setter to decide on the scope and structure of the paper.

CRIME

Labourer crushed to death
Chandigarh, May 22
A 22-year-old labourer from Rajasthan, riding a bicycle, was allegedly crushed to death by a truck at the Transport Light Point, this evening. The accident brought the traffic to a standstill at the Transport Light Point.

Vehicle stolen

EDUCATION

BVP comes to aid of poor students
Chandigarh, May 22
The Bharat Vikas Parishad today distributed aid among more than 450 poor children. It provided each child with a school bag, books, copies and stationery in addition to uniforms and shoes.

GCM not open to girls for undergraduate courses
Chandigarh, May 22
It’s still a long way for undergraduate girl students to find their way into Government College, for Men Sector 11. The move to create 25 seats in four-year course of Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) for girl students at the college has been thwarted by the UT Education Department. Instead the additional seats would be now created for boys in the forthcoming academic session.

Students of Lawrence Public School, Mohali, at their annual function in the Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Dental education programme ends
Panchkula, May 22
The first continuing dental education (CDE) programme conducted by Dentis-Tree, the dental education centre here has been successfully completed. About 50 dentists from Chandigarh and surrounding areas participated in the programme. Addressing mediapersons here today, Dr Sanjay Kalra and Mr Sanjeev Sagar, Directors of the centre, said the programme on ‘Dentistry in 21 st Century’ was conducted by Dr Omer Reed from Phoneix, Arizona, USA, Dr Peter Andrews and Dr Ken Newman.

Workshop on greeting cards concludes
Chandigarh, May 22
A valedictory function was held at Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 45, here at the conclusion of a 15-day workshop on handmade greeting cards. The chief guest for the occasion, Mr Chanchal Singh, Officer In-charge of Vocational Education, lauded the efforts made by 25 students who participated in the training session.

A clarification

LEISURE

Using the open hand as leitmotif There is a meditative atmosphere in Jodh Gallery in Sector 11 in Chandigarh. Calm and composed, its spaces are perfect to host the kind of exhibition that is currently on there. Mounted on the walls are brief philosophical outpourings of Shamsher Jaryal who chooses drawings to tell the tale of Chandigarh - a city that loves to move at its own pace. Shamsher Jaryal with his exhibits at Jodh Gallery in Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

He has ‘designs’ for top heroines

Mallika Sherawat is extremely straight forward. She is frank about her opinion about what particular look she wants to show off. Ashley Rebello, a costume designer in movies, who has recently designed her wardrobe for the Cannes Film festival, said this in an interview with Chandigarh Tribune on Sunday. Bollywood designer Ashley Rebello interacts with students of the National Institute of Fashion Design at Sector 8 in Chandigarh on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

HEALTH

Surgery camp from May 26
Mohali, May 22
A three-day special keyhole surgery camp is being held at Shivalik Hospital and trauma centre in Sector 69, here from May 26 to 28, in which sports injuries adviser to the Indian cricket team, Dr Anant Joshi from Mumbai, will be available for consultation and operations.

SPORTS

Learn with fun at summer camps

Chandigarh, May 22 Summer holidays have begun and the city is set to witness a gamut of workshops, courses and camps to keep young minds active and channelise their energy. Students at a workshop on karate at Mount Carmel School, Sector 47, Chandigarh. — A Tribune photograph

City ideal for honing weightlifting skills

Chandigarh, May 22 Weightlifting not only gives strength, toughness, power and stamina but also helps in attaining that well-shaped body that every youth wants to possess. Being a ‘hard’ game, the sport requires proper training and guidance under the supervision of well-trained coaches to avoid any physical injury. A young lifter undergoes training at the Sector 42 training centre. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Sandeep records win in snooker meet Chandigarh, May 22 Second seed Sandeep Dugal stream rolled Amit Jain 42-50, 82-59, 75-45 in the first round of the best of three frame snooker tie in the 5th Saurabh Khattar Memorial Billiards and Snooker Championship at Chandigarh Club, here today. Vineet Khosla thrashed Mahesh Chawdhary 31-35, 47-9, 50-12. Rajneesh Bhutani could not meet the challenge posed by Akhay Goel and lost the game 41-43, 60-45, 43-18. In another tie, Suresh Chaudhary routed Anant Chibber in a one-sided affair 48-20, 50-18. G.B. Singh beat Ajay Gupta and the score stood at 45-13,50-40. Jitesh in action during the fifth Saurabh Khattar Memorial Billiards and Snooker Championship at Chandigarh Club on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Residents’ association holds athletics meet

Mohali, May 22 More than 125 children of the township participated in an athletic meet organised by members of the Phase-IV Residents Welfare Association here. Students in the age group of 5-13 took part in various events. Women members of the association participated in musical chairs competition. Children participating in 100 metres race at a sports meet organised by Residents Welfare Association, Phase IV, Mohali, on Sunday.—  A Tribune photograph

Minerva Academy win by 110 runs
Chandigarh, May 22
Minerva Academy thrashed Punjab and Haryana High Court XI by 110 runs to storm into the final of the UT League Cricket Tournament at cricket stadium, Sector 16, here today. In another semifinal, DAV Coaching Centre, Sector 8, beat ICL XI by 66 runs.

Ball badminton title for MM School
Chandigarh, May 22
Manav Mangal School, Sector 21, won the boys title by beating Shishu Niketan Coaching Centre, Sector 22, by a comfortable 29-12, 29-8 verdict in the final of the Chandigarh Subjunior Ball Badminton Tournament, at Sanjay Public School, Sector 44 here.

ADMINISTRATION

Ban likely on sale of cut fruit
Mohali, May 22
The Ropar Deputy Commissioner today said that a ban would be imposed on the sale of cut fruit and food items kept in the open throughout the district.