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Hawara to be present in Beant case trial daily
Chandigarh, August 6
Jagtar Singh Hawara, alleged chief of the Babbar Khalsa International and main accused in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, will be present daily during the trial which is slated to begin at the high-security Burail Jail here on Monday.

13 hurt as 2 buses collide
Chandigarh, August 6
Thirteen persons sustained minor injuries after a Pinjore-bound CTU bus rammed headon into a bus belonging to a private dental college at the Government Press Chowk this morning.

Buses that were involved in a head-on collision in Chandigarh on Saturday morning. — A Tribune photograph

SAWAN KE JHULE: These young girls have fun on a flower-bedecked swing during the Teej utsav at Haryana Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Rape of minor: 4 more held
Mohali, August 6
A special investigation team of the Punjab Police today arrested four persons in connection with a rape and abduction case registered in 2003. The four have been arrested for allegedly harbouring those absconding in the case and helping them with ill-gotten money.

UT programme on IT workforce goes regional
Chandigarh, August 6
Eight colleges from Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana have tied up with the Information Technology Department of the Chandigarh Administration for running the C-TOSS (Chandigarh Training of Software Skills) programme for providing workforce to IT industries.

Postal Dept puts embezzled amount at 22 lakh
Chandigarh, August 6
After a thorough probe into the alleged embezzlement of public money by a postal assistant posted at Jagraon, the Punjab circle of the Postal Department has put the total amount involved in the case at around Rs 22 lakh.

Baratis return, but without bride
Mohali, August 6
Baratis returned, but without the bride, after the bridegroom started claiming that the girl he was to marry was not the one shown to him earlier. The marriage was called off and the bridegroom’s father agreed to pay the expenses borne by the bride’s family in holding the marriage function.

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COMMUNITY

Blame game on as residents reel under power cuts
Panchkula, August 6
Hundreds of residents of Sector 21 here are being forced to brave unscheduled power cuts, several times during the day, even as the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and the Haryana Urban Development Authority continue to blame each other for the problem.

Earmark ‘malba’ dumping sites, say residents
Panchkula, August 6
An open darbar programme, organised by the Municipal Council in Sector 4 here today, received many complaints regarding the state of civic amenities in the town. From Congress grass menace to poor sanitation, and from dumping of debris to lack of toilets in gardens, a large number of complaints were put fourth by residents.

Chandigarh-Morinda rail line in sight
Chandigarh, August 6
The Chandigarh-Morinda section of the Chandigarh-Ludhiana rail link is expected to become functional over the next three months. Work on the rail track in this section is likely to be completed by the end of October.

Manna’s works for Maneka’s cause
Chandigarh, August 6
Ten black and white photographs of city photographer Diwan Manna are to feature in “The Incredible Moment”, an exhibition of photographs at Maurya Sheraton Hotel in New Delhi from August 19 to 21.

Drive to make city greener
Chandigarh, August 6
The Municipal Corporation organised a plantation drive in the city today. As a special drive to rid the city of foul smell and pollution, saplings of ornament trees and flower plants were planted around the dumping ground, near Dadu Majra.

Tributes paid to Sohan Singh
Zirakpur, August 6
Tributes were paid to eminent Punjabi novelist Sohan Singh Hans by people from all walks of life on his bhog at a gurdwara here today. Those who spoke on the occasion appreciated Hans for his fair and bold writing.

Govt to provide power to farmers
Mohali, August 6
The Punjab Government is making all efforts to provide power to farmers even when it has to buy power from other states. This was stated by Mrs Lakhwinder Kaur Garcha, OSD to the Punjab Chief Minister, while talking to mediapersons here today.

Armymen scale Leo Pargial peak
Chandigarh, August 6
The Army expedition to Mount Leo Pargial was flagged-in by the General Officer Commanding 10 Corps, Lieut-Gen O.P. Nandrajog at Bathinda military cantonment today.

Kidwai lauds Unity Foundation
Chandigarh, August 6
Dr A.R.Kidwai, Governor Haryana, today inaugurated a function on the 40th anniversary of the Unity International Foundation at Law Bhavan, Sector 37, here. Dr Bhisham Narain Singh, president of the foundation and former Governor of Tamil Nadu, presided over the function.

CRIME

One booked for abduction
Panchkula, August 6
The police has booked Sudhir, a tenant at house no 605, Sector 16, for abducting a labourer girl from the locality. The man has been booked on a complaint by girl’s father Chhote Lal, a resident of Buddanpur village.

No headway in Food Inspector’s murder
Chandigarh, August 6
Although more than 24 hours have lapsed since the body of an Inspector with Punjab’s Food and Civil Supplies Department, Maskeen Singh, was found in Sector 35, the police has failed to trace the culprits.

Buffaloes’ death: contractor, truck driver held
Chandigarh, August 6
In less than a day after 21 dead buffaloes were pulled out of a truck near a roundabout in Sector 39, the police today arrested a Saharanpur-based contractor and the vehicle’s driver.

Rs 5 lakh snatched from businessman
Chandigarh, August 6
Look before you leave the bank premises with cash. Chances of outlaws stalking you cannot be ruled out. Businessman Rakesh Sethi did not realise this and had to part with Rs 5 lakh this morning.

BUSINESS

Tata Safari DICOR launched
Chandigarh, August 6
Tata Motors Limited has announced the launch of its premium SUV, the Tata Safari, in Chandigarh. It is equipped with an indigenously developed direct injection common rail engine. Indigo luxury — top end version of Indigo, was also launched on the occasion.

EDUCATION

Bringing astronomy to doorsteps of schools through mobile planetariums
Panchkula, August 5 It was a rather strange beginning of their hobby of star gazing to develop into business. Deep Bali had bought a telescope and returned to Dehra Dun from Australia, but did not know how to use it. Children walk out of the mobile planetarium after a show on stars and constellations at Panchkula on Friday. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma.

From Schools
Varun, Ibna in Horlicks Wiz Team
Chandigarh, August 6
Varun Sarwal (Delhi Public School) and Ibna Sharma (St Stephen’s) in the junior category, Somriti Mitra (Satluj Public School) and Prabhdeep Singh (Guru Nanak Public School) in the senior category will form the Horlicks Wiz Team 2005, which will represent the city in the national finals to be held in Bangalore in November.

Talk on strategy for CS exam
Chandigarh, August 6
A lecture-cum-interactive session on “Strategy for being successful in the civil services examinations” was held today at MCM DAV College, today. A lecture was delivered by Dr. Aman Puri, an Indian Foreign Service Officer.

Dev Samaj silver jubilee function Chandigarh, August 6 To mark the silver jubilee year of Dev Samaj College for women, Sector 45, a grand function was held on the premises of the college. The function was presided over by the local MP, Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal. A cultural programme in progress at the Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, Chandigarh, on Saturday. The function marked the silver jubilee celebrations of the college. — A Tribune photograph

NIFD annual exhibition
Mohali, August 6
Students of the National Institute of Fashion Design organised their annual exhibition “Creations-2005” in Phase VII here today. The exhibition which would go on till August 8, was inaugurated by the SDM, Mr M.L. Sharma.

Riot of styles, colours
Chandigarh, August 6 It was creativity at its best at the NIFD annual exhibition, “Vivid India”. Put up by students of the textile design and interior design departments, the exhibition saw fantasies in an array of artefacts and ensemble, which found appreciation from all quarters.

Lift inaugurated in PU girls’ hostel
Chandigarh, August 6
A long-standing demand of the residents of Savitri Bai Phulle Hall, Girls Hostel No.5 was fulfilled with the inauguration of a lift by Shri Krishan Mohan, Home Secretary, and Chandigarh Administration at Panjab University here yesterday.

Students celebrate Teej
Dera Bassi, August 6
Students of Deepmala Public School, presented a cultural programme to celebrate Teej, here today. Dressed up in multi-coloured dresses, the girls participated in a dance competition organised to mark the festival.

10 selected for Junior Chandigarh Idol
Mohali, August 6
The semifinals for the Junior Chandigarh Idol were held at Ajit Karam Singh International Public School in Phase XI here today. The judges included Miss Shalini, TV anchor, composer and singer for Doordarshan and All India Radio and Mrs Reeta Chopra, dance director and a tele-film actress.

Tejinder, Gaurav win drawing contest
Mohali, August 6
A drawing competition for the students of Classes IV to X was organised at Gian Jyoti Public School here today. The topic for the junior group was to draw ‘a scenery’. In this category Tejinder Singh, Ramanpreet Kaur and Amisha Gupta bagged the prizes.

CULTURE

Mangal Pandey-The Rising Renowned numerologist Sanjay B Jumaani will share his prediction on Aamir Khan’s much-awaited movie “Mangal Pandey - The Rising” in his first numerology show on television. The show Bolein Ssitare – Number Sey Amber Tak will be aired on Sahara One TV channelat 6:30 pm on Sunday. Jumaani says, “If we take a look at the date on which the movie will be released i.e. August 12 adding up to no. 3. The movie title adds to no. 5.

LEISURE

Shiv Kumar, Shivputra’s melody spellbounds audience Over 150 teachers and volunteers from the northern region assembled on the Panjab University campus today for inauguration of SPIC MACAY’s north zone convention. More formal than before, the convention began with the address of PU VC, Dr K.N. Pathak and wrapped up on a melodious note with Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma and Kumar Gandharva’s illustrious son Mukul Shivputra adding spiritual flavour to the event. Santoor maestro Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma performs at Bhargava auditorium, PGI, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari.

A crisp satire well received The spirit of comedy is essentially a social phenomenon laced with an articulate didactic aim and the Punjabi play staged by the National Theatre Arts, Patiala, in association with NZCC at the Kalgram had this all on Saturday evening. A scene from “Takey SerBhaji Takey Ser Khaja” staged at Kalagram, Chandigarh, on Saturday.

An upcoming singer
Where there is a will there is a way. Child prodigy Preet Harpal, smitten by the music bug, would do ‘riyaz’ in a secluded corner of his house in a sleepy village, Baupur Jattan (Gurdaspur).

HEALTH

Sahayta for tender hearts fighting mighty ailments

Chandigarh, August 6 Advanced Paediatrics Centre of the PGI rings with joy every Friday. Though laced with tales of trauma told by little hearts, this day is more about hope and triumph than about pain and suffering. Children suffering from paediatric cancers share pain and joy at the toy bank which NGO Sahayta Cancer Sahyog has created for them at the Advanced Paediatric Centre of the PGI. Every Friday, Sahayta volunteers spend time with children who have to wait for long before their turn comes. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

SPORTS

St Stephen’s team qualifies for Subroto Cup
Chandigarh, August 6
Spirited St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, trounced St John’s High School, Sector 26, 6-0, and made their way to be the only from Chandigarh to play in the All-India Subroto Cup soccer meet (under-14).

A tennis prodigy Chandigarh, August 6 City-based Vijayant Malik, a Class XI student of DAV Public School, Sector 8, is now on the verge of making it big in the national tennis scene. The 15-year-old lad is now ranked among the top five in the country in the under 16 age group. Vijayant, a native of Panipat, came to Chandigarh about five years ago to learn tennis. Vijayant Malik

Anu Saini shines in TT meet Panchkula, August 6 Anu Saini of Manav Mangal School, Sector 11, Panchkula, stole the show on the first day of the Panchkula District Table Tennis Tournament being organised by the Panchkula District Table Tennis Association at Manav Mangal School here today. Anu Saini in action during the Panchkula District Table Tennis Meet being held at Manav Mangal School, Panchkula, on Saturday.

Mahipal wins wrestling meet
Chandigarh, August 6
Mahipal clinched the winner’s title (below-45 kg category) in the Sharda Gold Cup Wrestling Competition held on the occasion of the founder’s day of Sharda Sarvhitkari Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 40, here today.

Chd team in dodgeball meet final
Chandigarh, August 6
The Chandigarh dodgeball team reserved its place in the final of the first Dodgeball Senior National Championship. It beat Punjab in the semifinal and the score stood at 28-10, 21-12. The matches are being played at the Sports Complex, Sector 7, Chandigarh.

Badminton, volleyball matches
Panchkula, August 6
Students of Jainendra Public School emerged winners in badminton and volleyball matches (boys and girls) in zonal tournaments (under-17) organised by the District Education Board here.

ADMINISTRATION

Notification on height of SCFs, SCOs soon
Chandigarh, August 6
The Chandigarh Administration is likely to issue a notification shortly regarding an increase in height of shop-cum-flats and shop-cum-offices. This was stated by Mr S. Regupathy, Minister for State in Ministry of Home Affairs, in a written answer to a question raised in Lok Sabha by Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, Member of Parliament.