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Low-end power users to feel the heat
Chandigarh, June 13
The Chandigarh Administration today released its new power policy, paying little regard to the slogan “conserve power”. Now people consuming less power will have to pay more from next month, while those guzzling 1,000 units or more will be have to pay less than what they do now.

• Residents to pay fixed charges for power consumed

Simian menace stalks city residents
Chandigarh, June 13
Residents of the city are a peeved lot as they continue to face monkey pranks in the city. Monkey population is spread all over the city causing anxiety among residents against attacks, plundering of their clothes on lines, digging of flower beds and dirtying of water tanks.

Grieving family members of Lajja Ram, who died after falling from the roof of his house while chasing away monkeys, in Chandigarh on Monday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Spanish dream turns into nightmare Mohali, June 13 Even since Satwant Singh (24) had cleared his class XII examination from a school in Morinda, he desperately wanted to leave Punjab for greener pastures abroad… but only till last year. Rajesh and Ashok from Matour Village in Mohali, who were duped by a travel agent and are missing.

Nagar kirtans taken out
Chandigarh, June 13 Thousands of devotees today took part in a nagar kirtan to mark the martyrdom day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev, which falls on June 16. The colourful procession began from Sector 7 gurdwara around 2 pm and after passing through sectors 27,19, 20 and 21, ended at Sector 22 gurdwara in evening.	A procession being taken out in Chandigarh on the eve of martyrdom day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji and (right) devotees have sweet water during the nagar kirtan procession on Monday. — Tribune photos by Manoj Mahajan

• Passing Thru

CHANDIGARH CALLING While the city residents reel under the unrelenting gaze of the scorching sun, the animals at Chhatbir Zoo, on the outskirts of Chandigarh also struggle to maintain their good cheer. Lions lie in exhausted heaps near their water pool, gazing listlessly at passers-by, braving the sun for the ‘safari’.

COMMUNITY

Jhuggis with regular power supply on HUDA land

Panchkula, June 13 It is a free-for-all at Kharag-Mangoli village here. Residents of the village are allegedly selling off government land to labourers to construct jhuggis. This land, on the outskirts of the village, near Old Panchkula, had been acquired recently by Haryana Urban Development Authority. New constructions are coming up on HUDA land at Kharag Mangoli village in Old Panchkula. — A Tribune photograph

Police steps to check robberies, killings
Zirakpur, June 13
Tightening noose around unscrupulous persons in the area, the Punjab police today banned carrying of arms and ammunition inside marriage palaces, hotels and other public places located in Zirakpur, Dera Bassi and Lalru.

Police accused of laxity in probe into girl’s death
Chandigarh, June 13
The father of Anju Kohli (30), who was found hanging in her Sector 38 West residence on June 1, today alleged that the Chandigarh police was not investigating the case with regard to many unanswered questions relating to her death.

In the heat and dust of the day, life goes on as usual in Chandigarh. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tiwari

SGPC member issues new panel list
Mohali, June 13
Within a day of the members of the Gurdwara Co-ordination Committee releasing a list of its office-bearers without the consent of the local Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee member, Mr Hardeep Singh, the latter today issued his own list of members of the Dharma Prachaar Committee.

3 diarrhoea deaths near Panchkula
Panchkula, June 13
As the summer advances, the diarrohoea cases in the town are increasing. Three diarrhoea deaths have been reported in the adjoining Peer Machhaila village of Punjab, near Sector 20, forcing the Panchkula health authorities to swing into action.

PSEB union seeks release of staff
Mohali, June 13
The Technical Services Union of the Punjab State Electricity Board held a rally here today and demanded unconditional release of employees working in the Gurdaspur circle, who were arrested for protesting against the contract system.

Cooperative society ‘not dissolved’
Mohali, June 13
In an attempt to revive trust among all the members of United Cooperative House Building Society Sector 68, some members of the Society today stated in a press note that the Society had not been dissolved by the Registrar, Cooperatives, Punjab.

Hand over work to CHB: housing society
Chandigarh, June 13
Some members of the Super Cooperative House Building Society Limited, Sector 49, today demanded that the construction work of the flats should be handed over to a government agency, preferably the Chandigarh Housing Board.

Cheques disbursed under Kanyadaan scheme
Panchkula, June 13
The Deputy Commissioner, Mr Brijendra Singh, today disbursed cheques worth Rs 76,500 to 15 beneficiaries under the Kanyadaan scheme. He also gave away sewing machines to 75 girls from lower socio-economic strata, who have trained in sewing.

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Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well
It is essential that everyone must work to earn his livelihood. Sir Walter Scott known for his industrious nature wrote to his son Charles when at School: I cannot too much impress upon your mind that labour is a condition which God has imposed on us in every station of life; there is nothing worth having that can be had without it, from the bread which the peasant wins with the sweat of his brow, to the sports by which the rich man gets rid of his ennui.

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Prevent entry of silt into Sukhna
Everybody is convinced that the solution for solving the Sukhna lake’s silt problem is to prevent the entry of any silt in it in future. A practical scheme costing Rs 50 lakh has already been recommended by the Institution of Engineers after holding a public debate on its feasibility.

Fauji Beat ‘We are victims of intelligence failures’ GOHAR AYUB KHAN’s assertion that Kashmiris did not back Pakistan in 1965, is only partially correct. When Pakistan let loose its “Gibralter Force” of about 4,000 trained guerrillas into Kashmir valley in August 1965, we got no wind of it. Olympic silver medal winner Lieut-Col (then Major) R.V.S. Rathore being presented a silver salver by the Army Chief Gen (then Lieut-Gen) J.J. Singh.

CRIME

No headway in Babita murder case
Chandigarh, June 13
The local police seems to have failed in making any headway into the Dr Babita murder case. The police remand of Dr Deepak Kaura and his sister Deepali Kohli ends tomorrow.

Boyfriend held for PU student’s murder Chandigarh, June 13 The mystery surrounding the suicide of 21-year-old Chandni Bansal was solved today when the police arrested her alleged boyfriend Rakesh from his residence in Sector 7 Chandigarh. Rakesh in custody in Sector 3 police station in Chandigarh on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Decomposed body found
Panchkula, June 13
A badly decomposed body of an unidentified person was found under stones in a forest area in Bhoj Kudana village near Morni Hills today. The body had injuries marks and a piece of cloth was found tied around his neck.

Gold items stolen
Chandigarh, June 13
Ms Simirjit Kaur Brar of Modern Housing Complex, Mani Majra reported to the police that five gold ear-rings, four gold pendants, six rings, one gold chain, two gold bangles, one gold set and three diamond rings were stolen from her residence during day time, yesterday.

Pedestrian hit by bike, killed
Chandigarh, June 13
A pedestrian was hit by a motorcycle this morning while he was crossing the road between the Colony No V and Sector 46. He was admitted to the GMCH, Sector 32, with serious injuries, where he died later in the afternoon.

EDUCATION

Academy to hold painting contest
Chandigarh, June 13
Vijay Informations, Fine Arts Academy, Hyderabad, has decided to organise All-India monthly painting competition for schoolchildren. The top 10 prize winners will be awarded mementos and merit certificates.

Dates of PMET exam, counselling clash
Mohali, June 13
Parents of many candidates who are scheduled to appear for the PMET re- examination on June 30 have pointed out that the examination date clashes with the admission counselling for medical colleges in UT Chandigarh.

Kids’ date with Rana Ranbir Mohali, June 13 Rana Ranbir, a comedian and theatre artiste, interacted with children at a camp fire organised by Tiny Tots Foundation School, Phase X, here. He was invited for special appearance at the ongoing summer camp organised by the school in association with the Sarghi Kala Kender. Comedian Rana Ranbir interacts with children during a summer camp organised at Tiny Tots Foundation School, Phase X, Mohali.

COURTS

Militant held guilty of murder
Panchkula, June 13
The district Sessions Judge, Mr Arvind Kumar, today held Warayam Singh, a former Punjab militant, guilty in a murder case. Another accused, who is also a former Punjab militant, Avtar Singh Taari, has been discharged by the court.

CULTURE

From child prodigy to maestro
Six-years-old child prodigy Chandigarh- based Avirbhav, has been doing concerts in India and abroad, ever since he shared the centre stage with his illustrious guru and farher Pandit Pawan Kumar Verma. Father a maestro of Punjab gharana, had died in an accident when his aesthetic accomplishments were at its zenith.

HEALTH

PGI to have machine for thalassaemic patients
Chandigarh, June 13
A special machine for segregation of blood components, meant for thalassaemic patients, is being installed at the PGI. The machine will exclusively cater to needs of thalassaemic patients who require a particular component of blood.

Blood Donors Day to be celebrated today

Chandigarh, June 13 The Blood Bank Society is celebrating World Blood Donors Day in a big way tomorrow. According to Mr Rajan Kashyap, Chairman, Rotary & Blood Bank Society Resource Centre, the day was being observed to promote voluntary blood donation in this region and honour some of the regular blood donors who had saved the lives of thousands of people. Children of St Stephen’s School distribute literature on blood donation to the visitors at Fragrance Garden, Sector-36, in Chandigarh on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Plea for voluntary blood donation
Chandigarh, June 13
Chandigarh Administrator Gen. (Retd.) S.F. Rodrigues, PVSM VSM called upon the people to make voluntary blood donation a people’s movement on the eve of World Blood Donors Day. General Rodrigues said that the day provided an opportunity to convey gratitude to those who give blood voluntarily for the benefit of others.

Motivating people to donate blood
Chandigarh, June 13
Students of St. Stephen’s School today joined hands with the Blood Bank Society to motivate residents of the city to donate blood. For them it was a unique experience. For Akshata Mohanty, a student of the school, “it was an evening with a difference.”

SPORTS

Coaching camp for U-17 cricketers at PCA
Mohali, June 13 To hone the basics and technique of budding cricketers, a week-long coaching camp for under-17 cricketers commenced at Punjab Cricket Association stadium here today. Dronacharya awardee D.P. Azad gives batting tips to budding cricketers at the ongoing under-17 cricket camp at the PCA, Mohali, on Monday. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

Dodgeball meet from today
Chandigarh, June 13
The first dodgeball championship will begin here tomorrow at the grounds of Manav Mangal High School, Sector 21. The two-day championship is being organised by the Dodgeball Association of Chandigarh.

• Pace academy trials
• Carrom coaching camp