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Brother talks on phone to Makhan Singh

Mohali, September 10 Makhan Singh, a resident of Kumbra village here, has reportedly been released today after 25 days of detention by his alleged kidnappers in South Africa. The news about his release reached Kumbra village here in the afternoon when Makhan Singh talked to his parents.

Sukhdev Singh, elder brother of Makhan Singh, offers sweets to his mother at his native village Kumbra on Saturday, after talking to his kidnapped brother in South Africa on the phone. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Cop’s dummy gets stuck in Sector 29
Chandigarh, September 10
The dummy did not go the constable Jaswinder Kaur way. In an attempt to ascertain the facts about the Constable’s death, the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh today reconstructed the events by dumping a dummy in the sewerage pipe lines.

Police remand for bus stand blast accused
Chandigarh, September 10
The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Ms Neerja Kulwant Kalson, today remanded Charanjit Singh, alleged accused in the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) blast on September 8, in police custody till September 14.

CBI team in Panchkula to probe violence
Panchkula, September 10
A three-member team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today arrived here from New Delhi to inquire into the violence incident that took place on September 2 after the Gohana incident.

No hope of any survivor from Sutlej, says GOC-in-C Chandigarh, September 10 Stating that it is unlikely that there will be any survivors amongst the 34 Army personnel who fell into the raging Sutlej after the Bailey bridge they were reconstructing at Kharo collapsed two days ago, the GOC-in-C, Western Command, Lieut-Gen S. Pattabhiraman said that he had ordered a staff court of inquiry (COI) to determine the cause of the incident.

GOC-in-C, Western Command, Lieut-Gen S. Pattabhiraman (left) arrives at Chandimandir along with other officers after visiting Kharo in Kinnaur where a Bailey bridge being built by the Army had collapsed two days ago. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

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Home Minister’s advisory panel to meet after 20 years
Chandigarh, September 10
After a long gap of 20 years, the Home Minister’s Advisory Committee on Chandigarh is scheduled to meet on September 26. The committee was once constituted in 2000. However, no meeting was held. The committee which meets under the chairmanship of the Home Minister in New Delhi, has never met after its last meeting in 1985.

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COMMUNITY

Act on domestic violence may make women more safe Chandigarh, September 10 New legislation in the form of the Domestic Violence Act 2005 has provided the much needed protection to women as enshrined in the Constitution. The Act deals in detail with the issue of ‘domestic violence’ and has removed the scope for misinterpretation, according to Justice Surya Kant, a sitting Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Mr Justice Surya Kant of the Punjab and Haryana High Court addresses a seminar on “Domestic Violence, Criminal Justice System and Police Women’s Cells” at the Institute for Development and Communication, Mohali, on Saturday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Pavement as parking lot Chandigarh, September 10 It is a common sight that cars are parked on city pavements, particularly in southern sectors. Sector 30 pavements are no exception to this unlawful practice. An encroached upon pavement of Sector 30, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Save Sukhna plea: HUDA to move SC
Panchkula, September 10
The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) will be filing an application in the Supreme Court, requesting that the hearing in the “save the Sukhna” petition be taken up at the earliest.

Senior Citizens’ Day functions start with songs
Chandigarh, September 10
As part of the month-long celebrations to commemorate Senior Citizens’ Day on October 1, the Chandigarh Senior Citizens Association organised a gala cultural programme at Government Museum and Art Gallery this morning. The event drew a full house and the excitement was palpable.

Senior Citizens Council elects members
Chandigarh, September 10
The elections to the Seniors Citizens Council Sector 38, were held today after the local court vacated the stay on the holding of the elections.

Swami Agnivesh on save-girl-child campaign
Chandigarh, September 10
Swami Agnivesh, president of the Sarvadeshik Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, Delhi and president, Bandhua Mukti Morcha, while addressing mediapersons at the Chandigarh Press Club, here today, invited all those concerned about the scourge of female foeticide and to lend their support and voice of solidarity in support of the cause.
Swami Agnivesh addresses mediapersons at the Chandigarh Press Club on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Vinay Malik

Panchkula to have more post offices
Panchkula, September 10
The Department of Posts is planning to open three new post offices in the township. The post offices will be opened at Mansa Devi Complex, Sector 12-A and Sector 26.

Parliamentary panel to visit city
Chandigarh, September 10
The Parliamentary Committee on Chandigarh will be coming here on September 13 and 14, it is reliably learnt.

101 baptised Chandigarh, September 10 On the last day of the 12-day samagam at the Sector 28-B Nanaksar here, Baba Sadhu Singh baptised 101 persons today. Baba Sadhu Singh, 96, has been holding special baptisation camps at various places throughout the region. According to Baba Lakha Singh, in charge of the local Nanaksar, the next programme of baptisation will be held at Mughalchak in Taran Tarn tehsil on September 14. Baba Sadhu Singh with Panj Pyaras at the baptisation ceremony held at the Sector 28 Nanaksar in Chandigarh on Saturday. —  A Tribune photograph

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CRIME

Gang of pickpockets active
Chandigarh, September 10
If you are going to the Inter-State Bus Terminus in Sector 17 or the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Sector 12, be sure not to carry extra cash and documents in your wallet. For, a gang of pickpockets is reportedly active in these areas. No wonder, warnings about their presence have been glued on so many pillars at the bus stand.

Mishap victim dies; garment shop burgled
Chandigarh, September 10
A cyclist, hit by vehicle near the Dhillon traffic lights, succumbed to his injuries at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research here. The victim has been identified as Nar Bahadur of Nepal.

BUSINESS

Taj launches Dera
Chandigarh, September 10
Taj Hotel, Sector 17, today launched its much awaited restaurant Dera. The restaurant exhibits a good blend of authenticity and modernity.

Bank of India customer meet
Chandigarh, September 10 As part of the centenary celebrations of the Bank of India, the Sector 32 branch today organised a customer meet here.

Max employee wins award
Chandigarh, September 10
Mr Gian Singh, an employee of Max India Limited, Rail Majra, Nawanshahr district, won the first prize in the 18th Regional Work Skills Competition conducted by the CII at Chandigarh recently.

EDUCATION

DAV management to set up deemed university

Chandigarh, September 10 The DAV management is all set to have deemed university in the periphery of the city. Stating this at a press conference held at MCM DAV College, Sector 36, here today, Mr G.P. Chopra, president of the DAV management committee, said the management would be purchasing 50 acres near the city. Students of MCM College, Sector 36, Chandigarh, present a cultural programme on the college premises on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Hamara School
A nursery of tender minds

W ITH the aim of bringing education at the doorstep of all, Ajit Karam Singh International Public School (AKSIPS) was opened in 1983 by the late Miss Ajit Karam Singh, an eminent educationist. Within a span of 22 years, the school has established its supremacy in this part of the region. A view of the building of Ajit Karam Singh International Public School in Sector 41, Chandigarh.

Fashion course opened
Chandigarh, September 10
A six-month fashion designing course for women was inaugurated by Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, MP today at Balwari, Dhanas. The course will be run under the patronage of CARES (Citizen Association for Relief Education and Service) in collaboration with the Centre of Adult Education, Panjab University.

City to have institute for special children
Chandigarh, September 10
Mr Krishan Mohan, Home Secretary, yesterday announced the setting up of a regional institute for mentally challenged children in the city, according to an official press note. The centre will provide medicare as well as vocational training in order to make them self-reliant and independent.

School exhibition
Chandigarh, September 10
Students of St. Peter’s Secondary School, Sector 37, held their annual exhibition today. The exhibition was divided into two sections. The science section displayed projects based on space, universe, renewable sources of energy and electronics.

COURTS

Low-floor buses: UT Adviser gets notice
Chandigarh, September 10
The introduction of the low-floor buses and the grid system by the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking(CTU) in the city is likely to run into rough weather with a local court today issuing a notice to the Adviser to the UT Administrator for October 1.

Lawyers complain against Inspector
Chandigarh, September 10
The in charge of the Operations Cell of the Chandigarh Police, Mr Satbir Singh, has been accused to violating the guidelines of Supreme Court in the DK Basu vs State of West Bengal case.

CULTURE

Garden accessories for a cause
Chandigarh, September 10
Funky stepping stones, spouting fountains and garden lights in the shape of frogs, bird baths and feeders all add to the sprightly collection to embellish your home, garden or even your regular “gumlas” (plant holders)!

Film Review Salaam Saif The chirpy and bubbly pair of Saif and Preity hand out many exciting and fun-loaded moments in “Salaam Namaste”. The bondings of love here produces an admixture of sense and nonsense. While understanding each other, they quarrel and make up, outlining the utility of a live-in relationship. Based on freedom, it lasts as long as love lasts. Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta in “Salaam Namaste”

LEISURE

‘Prayas’: doctors’ songs on diseases

W HEN doctors turn their backs on commercialism, the result is a humanistic and holistic approach to healthcare. In a creative effort towards contributing to build a ‘healthy nation’, five super-specialist doctors of the city released a health-related album, ‘Prayas’, an anthology of eight songs at the Chandigarh Press Club today. Dr Raman Abrol (centre) flanked by Dr Sahul Bharti, Dr Biman Saikia, Dr Hemant Hardikar and Anurag Sharma, the music composer, release music album ‘Prayas’. — Tribune photo by Vinay Malik

Actor is an interpreter of reality: Dr Rastogi
‘An actor should interpret reality and not reproduce it. Besides the performing theatre artist must delve deep into the literary concept of the play, since it is the perception of the director to justify the theme conceived by the playwright,’ opines the versatile scientist actor, Dr Anil Rastogi.

Parliamentary panel goes to absurd limits The ongoing National Drama Festival, organised by the Department of Public Relations and Culture Affairs in association with the NCZCC has brought the diverse theatre forms to the city. A scene from “Ek Sansadiya Samiti ki Uthak Baithak” staged at Tagore Theatre, Sector-18, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — Tribune photo Manoj Mahajan

SPORTS

Kendriya Vidyalaya-31 pugilists hog limelight

Chandigarh, September 10 It was Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector 31, pugilists who hogged the limelight in the boxing events as part of the KVS Regional Sports Meet held at Sports Complex, Sector 42, here today. Shailendra Singh bagged the first position (45 kg to 48 kg category). The second place went to Rahul Mangain of Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2, Ambala. A boxing bout in progress in the Kendriya Vidyalaya Regional Sports Meet organised by Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector 31, in Chandigarh on Saturday.

Another Choi Kwang Do centre in city
Chandigarh, September 10
Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International India has opened its another training centre Community Centre, Sector 35-B, Chandigarh. The classes will be held thrice a week i.e. on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

Rayat college girls shine Chandigarh, September 10 Girls of the Rayat Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, Railmajra, Ropar district, won the Punjab Technical UniversityInter-College Table Tennis  Tournament that concluded at Railmajra village today. A many as 15 teams participated. Boys of the college came third in the tournament in which 30 teams from colleges affiliated to Punjab Technical University took part. The winning team of the Rayat Institute of Engineering and Technology, Railmajra, which won the Punjab Technical University Inter-College Table Tennis Tournament.

Girls football tourney from Sept 22
Chandigarh, September 10
The Chandigarh State Junior Girls (under-19) Football Tournament for St Stephen’s Trophy being-organised by the Chandigarh Football Association (CFA), will start from September 22 at St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, here.

KV-31 win volleyball match
Chandigarh, September 10
Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Sector 31, thrashed KV-2, Ambala by 25-9, 25-7 in the volleyball match of the regional-level girls’ kabaddi, kho-kho and volleyball tournament of Kendriya Vidyalya Sangathan, Chandigarh Region, which commenced at KV Air Force Station High Ground, here today.

Shooting meet from Sept 29
Chandigarh, September 10
The Chandigarh Rifle Association will hold the 30th Chandigarh State Shooting Championship — 2005 at the Patiali Ki Rao shooting range, Sector 25, from September 29 to October 2.