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30 surrender SBI credit cards, yet declared defaulters
Chandigarh, August 21
Even after surrendering their credit cards, about 30 SBI account holders have been declared defaulters and issued conciliation notices by the bank. Dr Kamlesh Chadha of MCM DAV College, was among 30 account holders, who was summoned to the conciliation camp organised by the SBI in Sector 35 today.

The SBI card holders put on defaulter’s list at the conciliation camp at Sector 35 in Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune Photograph.

Uttaranchal youth commits suicide at Sukhna Lake
Chandigarh, August 21
In less than 24 hours after a youth jumped to death in Sukhna Lake, another body was spotted floating in the lake this morning. The body of the deceased, a 25-year-old cook who was working in a house in Sector 18, was noticed floating near a peepal tree.

Woman jumps from 3rd floor to escape rapist
Chandigarh, August 21
In a desperate bid to save herself from the clutches of a man trying to rape her, a 24-year-old woman this afternoon jumped from the third floor of a house in Sector 61 here. The victim was later admitted to a hospital with a broken leg and other injuries.

Punjab Roadways, CTU workers ignore passengers’ misery

Mohali, August 21 Thousands of bus passengers going from Chandigarh to Punjab and coming from Punjab to Chandigarh continued to be inconvenienced at the Chandigarh-Punjab border with the Punjab Roadways and Chandigarh Transport Undertaking impasse entering its fifth day today. Heavy rush at Phase VI bus stop, Mohali, as Punjab Roadways buses are not entering Chandigarh. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Sikh coins depict Khalsa sovereignty
Chandigarh, August 21
Coins have been crucial in deciphering history. In an endeavour to introduce to the public the significance of coins to the writing of history, the Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh, has opened a special section on Numismatics.

HIV infected but not dejected
Chandigarh, August 21
Francis de Mello has been carrying the baggage of alienated affections for 14 years-for as long as he has been carrying the AIDS virus. When he contacted the infection, he did not know where to go for counseling or medication.

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COMMUNITY

Residents of Kansal village protest against the shifting of a liquor shop in front of their colony at Kaimbwala village in Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Rag pickers rule the roost
Chandigarh, August 21
Garbage collection in the city remains unregulated as ever. From the time the Municipal Corporation did away with the system of collecting garbage from dustbins installed in individual sectors, the system of refuse collection has not been streamlined.

Forest reserve to be
eco-tourism spot
Panchkula, August 21
The Forest Department, Haryana, has decided to develop the Bir Shikargah Forest Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, 35 km from here, as an eco-tourism spot.

Woman cop’s death: police to probe negligence angle
Chandigarh, August 21
The investigation into the death of constable Jaswinder Kaur made headway today with the police questioning 22 persons, including relatives of the deceased. The crime branch will now question the engineers in the Public Health Department in the matter.

Residents list grievances at open darbar
Panchkula, August 21
Issues relating to trenches along the roadsides, Congress grass menace, lack of footpaths on B- roads and encroachments in the corridors of Sector 7 market by shopkeepers and the infighting among Councillors, were raised by residents of Sector 7 here during an open darbar organised by the municipal council this evening.

Postal department to introduce ATMs
Chandigarh, August 21
The Department of Posts is planning to get out of its traditional mode and considering the proposal of issuing ATM cards to its account holders. A senior official of the department, Chandigarh Circle, said ATM cards were popular among the bank account holders.

Railway station to be upgraded
Chandigarh, August 21
As part of an exercise to develop the Chandigarh Railway Station as a model station, the Northern Railways has announced several passenger-friendly facilities at the station. The station is part of the 40 stations under the jurisdiction of the Northern Railways which has been chosen for being developed as model stations.

Popularising cloud watching To sensitise environment-friendly minds, the Chandigarh-based Environment Society of India has published charts on cloud reading. The charts explain types and properties of clouds. According to Steve Zubrick, an American meteorologist: “Each cloud tells a story. You study clouds because they ultimately contain the basic ingredients that will form precipitation which is what we want to try to forecast.”

Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

Oil for luscious locks Chandigarh, August 21 A secret ‘recipe’, hibiscus flowers, leaves, herbs-it all sounds like an infusion for longevity and it is precisely that-but, for luscious locks! This is hair oil that promises to be different, but this is not about the oil alone, for its master brewer is a jack of many trades. Sarita Vasudeva with her concocted hair oil and other knick-knacks. — A Tribune photograph

‘Thrown out of job’, daily wager alleges discrimination
Chandigarh, August 21
A former daily wager in the regional office of the Central Board of Secondary Education, Amar Singh, has approached the National Commission for Scheduled Castes alleging that he faced discrimination and was thrown out of the job of a peon by an Assistant Secretary (Administration) in March last.

Residents foil burglary
Panchkula, August 21
A thief late last night took scores of residents of Sector 21 here for a ride after he was spotted by certain residents while committing theft in a house located in a densely populated area.

Financial aid for World War II veterans
Chandigarh, August 21
Taking note of a large number of reports about World War II veterans being in dire straits, Headquarters Western Command has decided to provide financial aid to such soldiers.

Remain alert, consumers urged
Chandigarh, August 21
The Consumer Forum organised a consumer awareness camp at Balongi in Ropar district, near here, today. Addressing consumers, the Kharar SDM, Mr Darshan Singh, who was the chief guest, urged them to remain alert and assert their rights.

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CRIME

Theft in businessman’s house
Mohali, August 21
Thieves decamped with cash and gold worth Rs 3.5 lakh from the residence of a businessman in Sector 71 here last night. According to the owner, Mr Balwinder Singh, the theft took place last night when the house was locked and his family was out to a religious festival in Ropar.

EDUCATION

Diploma holders of the Dashmesh Educational Society, who were awarded certificates by Punjab Minister Jagmohan Singh Kang, in Nayagaon village, Mohali, on Saturday.

Private students can’t pursue practical subjects, says PU
Chandigarh, August 21
Punjab University private candidates cannot take subjects for which practicals are to be performed in laboratories.

Student bodies eye girls’ votebank
Chandigarh, August 21
Soliciting the support of girls is not easy. Realising this, various Panjab University students bodies, out on an election trail, are finding ways to grab this big votebank.

NGO beckons students
Chandigarh, August 21
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Punjab college teachers to launch stir
Chandigarh, August 21
The Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers’ Union has decided to launch an agitation as the Punjab Government has failed to meet the needs of the education sector and resolve the problems of teachers working in more than 160 non-government colleges in the state.

COURTS

Decision on CM’s plea on Aug 27
Chandigarh, August 21
A local court yesterday fixed August 27 for a decision on the application for permanent exemption from personal appearance to the Punjab Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, in a case filed by the Shiromani Akali Dal MP, Mr Sukhbir Singh Badal.

HEALTH

Doctors discuss eye injuries
Chandigarh, August 21
Drooping of the upper eyelids since birth is a common problem. Caused usually by a defect in the muscle development, the problem, termed congenital ptosis requires urgent surgery.

SPORTS

Samuel Banerjee Trophy
DAVC, Khalsa College enter finals
Chandigarh, August 21
DAV College, Sector 10, and Khalsa College, Amritsar, entered the finals of the Samuel Banerjee Trophy Tournament played at DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh and Khalsa College, Amritsar today. The meet is being organised by the Punjab Cricket Association.

Football academy retain trophy Chandigarh, August 21 It was a great day for the spirited boys from Chandigarh Football Academy, Sector 42, who stole the limelight by thrashing the boys from St Stephen’s School Academy, Sector 45, and outplayed them with a margin of 5-0 in the final to retain the Mahatma Hans Raj Trophy in the Chandigarh Sub-Junior Boys Football Championship for under-16.
The winning team of the Chandigarh Football Academy, Sector 42, at the football stadium, Sector 17, Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

DAV Academy win knock-out match

Chandigarh, August 21 DAV Academy of Chandigarh got the better of Friends Academy, Doraha, by 4-2 in the knock-out match of the fourth S.N. Vohra Memorial Sub-Junior (u-14) Hockey Tournament played at Hockey Stadium, Sector 42, here today. Forward player of Doraha’s Friends Academy being checked by fullback of DAV Academy during the Fourth S.N. Vohra Memorial Sub-Junior (u-14) Hockey Tournament at the Sector 42 hockey stadium in Chandigarh on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Choi Kwang Do meet
Panchkula, August 21
Lokesh Bansal and Vanishka of Dikshant International School won gold and silver medals, respectively, in the Air Shield Drill (10 to 13 years) in the two-day first Panchkula District Choi Kwang Do Competition — 2005-06 at Community Centre, Sector 7, here on Sunday.

CFA (Blue) beat Ryan Int 10-0 Chandigarh, August 21 The Chandigarh Football Academy(Blue) thrashed Ryan International 10-0 in a one sided affair in the Six-a-side Football Tournament, played at St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School , Sector 44, here yesterday. The winner team of St Stephen’s -45 during the Six-a-side Football Tournament, held at St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School , Sector 44, on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Vinay Malik

Tennis tournament from Sept 2
Chandigarh, August 21
Mount Carmel Total Tennis Academy located in Sector 47 will organise a tournament for the fastest tennis serves. The tournament to be called “Ace of Aces” Championship will be played from September 2 to 4 at Mount Carmel School, Sector-47-B.