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Woman of courage — a riot story
Mohali, August 11
A majority of Mohali residents know Inderjit Kaur of Phase 11, only as a former councillor. But there are a few who know her as the fearless daughter who risked her life while facing the fury of a crowd bent upon killing her father during the 84 riots in Shakarpur, New Delhi.

Effigies of Tytler, Sajjan, Bhagat burnt Inderjit Kaur (second from left) with her family in Mohali on Thursday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Car number auctioned for Rs 5.05 lakh
Chandigarh, August 11
Mr Amarjeet Claire, a resident of Sector 44, has purchased the “prestigious” Number 1 for registration of his new car at a whopping cost of Rs 5.05 lakh at an auction conducted by the Licencing Authority of the city.

Licence must for milkmen
Chandigarh, August 11
Milk vendors’ supplying milk in and around the city will now have to obtain a licence for the job. A decision to this effect was taken after The Tribune reported that randomly collected samples from various locations had failed the “purity” test, shattering the “myth” that fresh milk was “healthier” and more nutritious than pasteurised milk.

Gurdwara razed                                Chandigarh, August 11 The enforcement squad of the Chandigarh Administration today razed Tibba Sahib Gurdwara and a portion of the Balmiki dharamshala in Sector 26 here today. A portion of a dharamshala being demolished in Sector 26, Chandigarh, on Thursday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari Property conversion charges unchanged Chandigarh, August 11 Not bowing to the pressure of industrialists, the Chandigarh Administration has decided to stick to its earlier decision of charging Rs 18,000 per sq yd as conversion charges from those interested in converting use of property in the Industrial Area.

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COMMUNITY

Preparations for Independence Day celebrations going on at Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh. — Tribune photo by Vinay Malik

Panchayat samiti for lal dora extension
Chandigarh, August 11
The UT Panchayat Samiti comprising representatives of 18 UT villages today urged the Deputy Commissioner, Mr R.K. Rao, to extend the lal dora of the villages and omit these from the purview of the Punjab New Capital (Periphery) Control Act, 1952.

Admn signs MoU on utility services
Chandigarh, August 11
Chandigarh Administration today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Times Internet for providing information to city residents on utility services. The MoU was signed by Mr S.K Sandhu, Finance Secretary-cum-Secretary, Information Technology, and Mr Sukanta Dey, Director, Communication Times Internet Limited, at the UT Secretariat.

Pits left open after repair Chandigarh, August 11 The roads in Sector 44 has a plenty of pits by its sides, courtesy the lackadaisical attitude of the Municipal Corporation. A number of pits have been dug on the sides of the road in vicinity of the entire area. A deep pit along the road in Sector 44-D, Chandigarh, which was left open by the Municipal Corporation after repair work. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Soft drink bottling plant sealed Panchkula, August 11 Health Department officials along with the police today raided an illegal bottling plant operating from a house in Sector 10. The officials said the raid was conducted after they learnt of a illegal bottling plant allegedly being run by Mr Omkar Bhatia at his house. Health Department officials collect samples of soft drinks from an illegal bottling unit at Sector 10, Panchkula. — A Tribune photograph

Five brave children felicitated Chandigarh, August 11 These are not mere tales of valour but they inspire, for their protagonists are young children, whose courage and spirit saved lives. (From left) Harry Chaudhary, Ramandeep Singh, Pawan Kumar, Mahima Tiwari and Priyanka who received the National Bravery Awards this year were in the city on Thursday for a felicitation ceremony. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Choosing to be a beggar Chandigarh, August 11 Beggar menace has hit Chandigarh in a big way. Despite the blanket ban by the police, there has been a rise in the number of beggars. The most vulnerable points are religious places, traffic lights and shopping complexes. Beggars in front of the Shirdi Temple, Sector 29, Chandigarh. — A Tribune photograph

N-irradiations for better grain storage
Chandigarh, August 11
As part of its initiative to improve grain storage techniques and the quality of foodgrains, the Food Corporation on India, Haryana, organised a lecture on “Role of nuclear irradiations in safer food storage” here today.

7-year-long wait for loan
Chandigarh, August 11
Mr Om Parkash, a resident of Hallo Majra, is a harassed man today. Even after about seven years he has been running from pillar to post to get a loan to start a business. An employed person, Mr Om Parkash, approached the local Industries Department with a project.

Tribune Impact MC removes wild growth Chandigarh, August 11 Thursday morning proved to be a welcome relief for residents of Sector 34-D when MC workers swung into action by removing congress grass and wild growth. Chandigarh Tribune had published a story about the negligent attitude of the MC with regard to the sector. The wild growth that was removed by MC workers in Sector 34-D, Chandigarh, on Thursday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Odissi dancer Madhumita Misra performs at the Prachin Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, on Thursday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Search within
Patriotism and truth
TWO statements in recent times had led to stormy discussions in public and the media: Advani’s statement on Jinnah’s secularism and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s good word for the British for the benefits conferred on this country by their rule.

Sec 40 post office to get accommodation
Chandigarh, August 11
The sub-post office in Sector 40 is likely to start functioning from a new rented accommodation by month end. The post office had been shifted to General Post Office, Sector 17, after the housing board flat in which it was housed was got vacated last month by the board authorities.

HUDA notices to defaulting allottees
Panchkula, August 11
The Haryana Urban Development Authority has launched a major campaign to recover its dues from commercial, industrial and residential allottees. Over the past three months, the Estate Office has tightened its noose around 200 defaulting allottees.

CRIME

Man dies after having overdose of drugs
Chandigarh, August 11
A Solan resident, Sanjeev Kumar (32), who was putting up in Chanan Dharamshala, Sector 15, here with his wife and son died last night. According to the police, he was taken to the PGI after allegedly having an overdose of drugs.

One held for Kharar killings
Mohali, August 11
A special investigation team of the state police today arrested one person for his alleged involvement in the murder of three members of a family, who were bludgeoned to death, and injuring eight others during a brutal attack by a group of at least 15 persons in Chhajjumajra village in Kharar on August 7.

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EDUCATION

Foreign students, teachers visit Tribune
Chandigarh, August 11 These students from across the globe seem enthralled with the region’s history, religion, culture and language and many of them want to come and spend time exploring the country’s ethos. Participants of the University of California, Santa Barbara, Sikh and Punjab Studies summer programme, at the Tribune Office in Chandigarh. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

Students warned against defacing PU property
Chandigarh, August 11
Various students’ organisations were warned against defacing the Panjab University property by pasting stickers, pamphlets and posters during the coming elections of the Panjab University Campus Students Council.

Freedom week over at British School Panchkula, August 11 Independence Week celebrations at the British School, Sector 8, on the theme of the week “ Enjoy the Freedom” concluded here today. The purpose of the event was to inculcate the spirit of patriotism, respect for the nation and national leaders. Students of The British School celebrate Independence Day in Panchkula on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph

India quiz marks I-Day week
Chandigarh, August 11
India quiz was organised by Bhavan Vidyalaya, Sector 27, as part of the on-going Independence week celebrations here today. The quiz aimed at acquainting students with land-mark achievements of India and instaling national pride.

Students found anaemic: survey
Chandigarh, August 11
The Chandigarh chapter of the Indian Medical Association, during a survey of schools, has found that students were suffering from anaemia, malnutrition, problem in hearing and vision and worm infestations.

COURTS

Onkar Chand gets bail
Chandigarh, August 11
A local court today granted bail to Onkar Chand, chairman of the local branch of the Servants of People Society and national vice-president of the society, for allegedly making a false statement on oath before a court.

Cops told to probe complaint against councillors
Panchkula, August 11
A local court has asked the police to investigate into a complaint of two Kalka residents, alleging that three municipal councillors were trying to frame them in a case of drug trafficking.

CULTURE

Period film that promises a lot Tired of the “imperfect” present, many a filmmaker is going back into time to a more perfect past. Mangal Pandey, the legendary hero who in 1857 took on the might of the British Empire in a revolt, is glorified on the silver screen in Kaleidoscope Entertainments and Bobby Bedi’s magnum opus “Mangal Pandey — The Rising”. A still from ‘Mangal Pandey’

LEISURE

Law, places of worship
Over the years, Chandigarh has acquired a number one city status. It reportedly has the highest per capita income in India; expenditure, cars and also unauthorised sex workers. But the city still has insufficient number of hospitals, dispensaries, schools and colleges to cope with the growing population.

HEALTH

‘Dispensary staff not caring’
Mohali, August 11
A municipal councillor has appealed to the Punjab Health Minister to look into the working of the civil dispensary in Phase VII here. He has alleged that the staff was not attending to patients properly.

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SPORTS

Judo championship from Aug 13
Chandigarh, August 11
The two-day Sub-junior State Judo Championship 2005-06 (Boys and girls) will start from August 13 at Sports Complex, Sector 42, here. As per the amended contest rules, there will be two age categories of the junior (+10 years to 12 yrs and +12 yrs to 14 yrs).