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Cops get vital clues to Quark
staffer’s murder
Mohali, December 5
The police has gathered vital clues to the murder of Sukhvinder Singh, a 35-year- old engineer and employee of Quark who was shot dead last night barely a few hundred meters from his residence in sector 69 here when he and his wife were taking a walk. Sukhvinder was shot in the neck and reportedly died while being taken to a hospital.

Sukhvinder’s father-in-law and wife near the crime spot in Sector 69 in Mohali on Monday. — Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu

Suspension, killing not linked: chief
While Quark Chairman Mr Fred Ebrahimi said today that Sukhvinder’s suspension from the company had “little” to do with his murder, he added, “Had I turned him to the police 10 days ago, it might have saved his life.”

No sleeveless suits, churidaars for Shivalik teachers
Mohali, December 5
At Shivalik Public School, Mohali, every teacher is a role model but in a different way. The rules of the school go a long way in shaping these role models. The teachers are given strict instructions not to wear sleeveless suits and churidaars. Sports shoes are also prohibited.

All set for 11-storeyed complex in Sector 17
Chandigarh, December 5
The heart of the City Beautiful in Sector 17 is all set to be pumping more vibrancy to shopping appetite of the visitors with all groundwork complete for an 11-storeyed commercial complex, which will be the highest building in the city.

Property cartels push up prices
Chandigarh, December 5
The current boom in the real estate market is likely to continue, despite the unrealistic price hike. There has been no let-up in the transaction of property deals, even though most purchases are being made by property cartels.

Notice to Admn on house to Bitta
Chandigarh, December 5
The Federation of Lawyers Against Corruption (FOLAC) today served a notice on the Chandigarh Administration regarding alleged unauthorised possession of a government house by the chairman of the All-India Anti-Terrorist Front (AIATF), Mr M.S. Bitta.

Alagh pessimistic about Hong Kong WTO meet
Chandigarh, December 5
Noted economist and former Union Minister for Planning and Power, Y.K. Alagh, has predicted the failure of the sixth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to be held in Hong Kong next week.

Prof Johan Galtung, Prof Y.K. Alagh, Prof S.D. Muni and other delegates hold deliberations on identifying peace issues for research in South Asia at Mohali on Monday. — Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu

CHANDIGARH CALLING Season to bask in the sun: The December sun is the most sought after commodity these days when the chill has finally set in. Just a few months ago people were doing all they could do to shut the sun out of their homes and lives but now each ray of sunshine is precious. Such is the song of the seasons for the likes of us living in extreme climates. Basking in the sun is the greatest luxury in these cold months and Tribune photographer Pradeep Tewari brings this charming picture from the Panjab University campus where students are caught taking a nap outside the library.

COMMUNITY

2 docs accused of demanding money
Panchkula, December 5
Two patients at the General Hospital today accused a surgeon and an anaesthetist of demanding and accepting money from their relatives on the pretext of getting them medicines for the patients at wholesale prices.

Air Marshal Chaturvedi arrives at 3 BRD
Chandigarh, December 5
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, Air Marshal K S Chaturvedi, arrived at No. 3 Base Repair Depot (BRD) here on a three-day official visit today. On his arrival, he was received by the Air Officer Commanding, 3 BRD, Air Cmde R.K. Srivastava.

Residents complain against digging
Chandigarh, December 5
Residents of Sector 40 are complaining against the telephone company that has dug up a large number of trenches all over the sector. The Residents Coordination Committee has pointed out that it is not known to the public as to whether the company has got permission from the authorities concerned.

BSF proposal to recruit widows of its personnel
Chandigarh, December 5
The Border Security Force (BSF) is proposing to recruit widows of service personnel who have died in harness, as regular combatants in the force. This is being done to ensure adequate rehabilitation of eligible widows whose husbands.

New communist party formed
Chandigarh, December 9
Nine communist factions working in 14 different states today decided to form the Marxwadi Bharti Communist Party (U). Mr Jagjit Singh Layalpuri, veteran Communist leader, has been made convener of the party.

City BJP Chief bereaved
Chandigarh, December 5
Ram Chand Mahajan, father of Yash Pal Mahajan, president BJP unit of Chandigarh, died last night. He was 91. He is survived by four sons and three daughters.

Power men hold march
Chandigarh, December 5
Employees of the Electricity Department today marched to various offices all over the city seeking participation in the ‘boycott of work on December 7’ and complete strike on December 8.

Fauji Beat
Restraint needed in accepting civil admn’s requests
It has become a fashion to call the Army at the drop of a hat. No doubt, the secondary role of the Army is to provide aid to civil administration. But this does not mean that the Army’s help should be asked for any and everything that the civil administration does not like to do.

Flying Officer Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon, the only Param Vir Chakra of the Indian Air Force.

Tributes paid
Chandigarh, December 5
Param Vir Chakra Day was observed at 14 Gorkha Training Centre (GTC), Subathu, to pay tributes to Capt Gurbachan Singh Salaria, who had made the supreme sacrifice during a United Nations mission in Congo on this day in 1961.

CRIME

Five held for snatching
Chandigarh, December 5
The UT police today arrested five suspected robbers from the forest area near Burail jail. One country-made pistol, two live cartridges, besides two small swords and knives, were recovered from their possession.

Rape suspect arrested
Chandigarh, December 5
The Chandigarh police today arrested Manohar Kumar Gupta, alias Kaptan, a pimp, in connection with the alleged abduction and rape of a woman who is suspected to be part of a prostitution network.

Jewellery, cash stolen from Sec 2 house
Panchkula, December 5
Cash and gold jewellery have been stolen from the house of Lt-Col D.S. Gill (retd), in Sector 2 here. He and other family members were away to Kurukshetra when the burglary took place.

EDUCATION

Cultural panorama by St Soldier children
Chandigarh, December 5
A cultural programme of melody and ballet was presented by St. Soldier International School, Sector 28, to mark its 32nd annual day celebration on Sunday. Mr K.K. Khandelwal (IAS), Commissioner and Director General of School Education, Haryana, was the chief guest. Nivedita Rawat, head girl, of the school gave a welcome speech.

Children of St. Soldier International Public School, Sector 28, present the dandiya dance at their annual day on Sunday. — A Tribune photo

Annual function
Chandigarh, December 5
Amidst great fanfare, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Collegiate Public School, Sector 26, today held its annual function. The function was presided over by Mr D.S. Mangat, DPI Schools, UT. The function commenced with a shabad recital, followed by a play ‘Full Circle’ presented by students of classes III, IV and V.

Students of Sri Guru Gobind Singh collegiate Public School, Sector 26, Chandigarh, all set for their performance at the annual function on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Youth join hands to spread awareness against AIDS
Chandigarh, December 5
To fight the growing menace of HIV/AIDS, young NCC/NSS students of Government College for Men, Sector 11, today joined hands to form a forum to create awareness against AIDS. As part of the inaugural function of the ‘Students Forum’, a sensitisation workshop on HIV/AIDS was held in which as 200 NCC/NSS volunteers participated.

Mount Carmel celebrates founder’s day
Chandigarh, December 5
Mount Carmel School celebrated its 19th annual-cum-founder's day at Tagore Theatre here today.

Students of Mount Carmel School present a cultural programme during the 19th annual foundation day celebrations of the school at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Monday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Hamara School
Theme-based education is their motto
Stepping Stones School, a name of success story in the field of education was started in April 1984 with a meager strength of just 14 students.

1,000 students examined at camp
Chandigarh, December 5
A mega eye check up camp and ENT camp organised at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 36, Chandigarh, concluded on Saturday.

Dharna, fast by teachers
Chandigarh, December 5
On the 13th day of the agitation of the Punjab State Aided School Teachers and other Employees Union, members of the executive committee of Ludhiana district today held a day-long dharna at Matka Chowk here.

CULTURE

‘Rangbhoomi’ enacted to pay tributes to Munshi Prem Chand
Chandigarh, December 5
As part of the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of the legendary litterateur, Munshi Prem Chand, the Haryana Sahitya Akademi paid tribute to him by organising a play based on his classic creation “Rangbhumi” at Tagore Theatre yesterday.

Artistes stage “Rangbhoomi” at the Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Sunday.
— Tribune photo by Vinay Malik

Pracheen Kala Kendra to honour artistes
Chandigarh, December 5
The Pracheen Kala Kendra, is holding its 33rd annual convocation in Kolkata on December 18. The convocation will be followed by a two-day seminar on ‘rechristening of names of musical gharnas’.

HEALTH

Vasectomy camp from today
Panchkula, December 5
A vasectomy camp is being organised at Geberal Hospital, Sector 6, from December 12. Those getting the operation done in this four day camp will be given a cash prize of Rs 1000 each.

Blood donation camp organised

SPORTS

Photo-finish cameras for PU meet
Chandigarh, December 5
The Panjab University Inter-College Athletics Meet is on the cutting edge of technology. For the first time in its history, photo-finish cameras will examine races and judge winners. About 700 men and women athletes from various colleges affiliated to the university participated in the meet, which concluded yesterday.

The photo-finish technology being adopted for the first time during the Panjab University Inter-College Athletics Meet being held on its campus on Friday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Exciting finish to basketball championship
Panchkula, December 5
The final day of the annual basketball tournament saw two exciting matches. The first encounter saw St Stephen’s School, Chandigarh, and St Xavier’s, Panchkula lock horns, St. Stephen’s emerged victorious and grabbed the 3rd position.  

ICSE Schools Basketball Tournament in progress at St. Xavier’s High School, Panchkula, on Monday

City to host u-14 soccer festival
Chandigarh, December 5
Soccer is going to get a tremendous boost in the city when the AlI India Football Federation sponsored National Under 14 Football festival gets under way from December 20. This week long euphoria will have the participation of as many as 24 states and union territories from all over India.

Gaurav scripts Karnataka’s win
Chandigarh, December 5
Gaurav Dhiman's splendid knock of 120 runs from 95 balls enabled Karnataka to win the Cooch Behar cricket tournament by five wickets on the final day of the match held at Sector 16 cricket stadium, here, today. Haryana's decision to declare the 2nd innings at 163 for 8 proved fatal for the team.

Satinder chosen Champions Trophy umpire
Chandigarh, December 5
The city-based Satinder Sharma, International Grade 1 Hockey Umpire, has been invited by the International Hockey Federation as umpire in the Men’s Champions Trophy to be held from December 10 to 18 at Chennai.

Manav Mangal paddlers excel
Chandigarh, December 5
Paddlers of Manav Mangal School, Sector 11, Panchkula, once again proved their mettle when they helped Panchkula win a majority of titles in the 39th Haryana State Inter District Open Table Tennis Tournament held at Yamunanagar.

Paddlers of Manav Mangal School, Sector 11, Panchkula, who won medals in the Haryana state meet.

North beat North-East in hockey
Chandigarh, December 5
The North Zone thrashed North-East Zone by 6-0 in the inaugural match of the five-day 35 th Zonal Hockey Tournament of FCI which started at the Hockey Stadium, Sector 42 here today.

Satwinder (right), captain of North Zone, clears the ball during their match against North-East Zone in the 35th All-India FCI Inter-Zone Hockey Tournament at Hockey Stadium, Sector 42, Chandigarh, on Monday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Dera Bassi boy first in national karate meet
Dera Bassi, December 5
Rohit Chechi, a local boy has brought glory to the city by winning a gold medal in the under-14 category in the National Karate Championship held recently at Amritsar.

Tennis prodigy
Chandigarh, December 5
Parminder Dhanoa has done well in tennis in a short period.

• Bronze medallist
• Silver medallist