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No bidding at auction of UT banquet hall
Chandigarh, March 7
The auction of the banquet hall by the Estate Office of the Chandigarh Administration proved to be a damp squib with no bidding, and ultimately led to the the cancellation of the event here today.

Jessica, we are with you
Chandigarh, March 7

It was a spontaneous outpouring, an expression of grief, a silent scream for justice denied to Jessica Lal. The candle-light vigil and the signing of a petition against the verdict to the President of India at the Sukhna Lake in the evening today was an expression of solidarity.

Outpouring of solidarity: A candle-light vigil at the Sukhna Lake in the city on Tuesday, demanding justice for Jessica Lal. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Kidnapping turns out to be revenge story
Chandigarh, March 7
Falsifying allegations of rape and kidnapping levelled by a 21-year-old girl against a boy in the neighbourhood, his mother and two other persons, the police found that the girl, instead, had eloped with the accused mentioned in the complaint.

Admn may cut VAT on liquor
Chandigarh March 7
The Chandigarh Administration is learnt to have made up its mind to charge a nominal value-added tax (VAT) on liquor. At present the VAT on liquor is 22 per cent.

Europe offers same civic amenities in urban, rural areas, says expert

Chandigarh, March 7 To promote institutional strength and capacity building in local governance in Punjab, experts from India and abroad presented their views and discussed related aspects at seminar organised by the Centre for Research in Industrial and Rural Development here today. Yuri Kazepov from the University of Urbino in Italy gives a presentation at a seminar on capacity building in local governance in Punjab in Chandigarh on Tuesday. — A Tribune photo

COMMUNITY

Rain fails to bring down temperature Chandigarh, March 7 The much-awaited spell of rain, the gusty wind prancing around the city with dry leaves in tow and trees waving as if to welcome the pleasant weather — the city woke up to all this, but it didn’t last very long. A view of Madhya Marg after early morning rain on Tuesday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

International Women’s Day celebrated
Mohali March 7
The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), Mohali, celebrated International Women's Day. About 200 female students of various vocational courses participated in the celebrations.

Be responsive to women issues, says Governor
Chandigarh, March 7
Gen S.F.Rodrigues (retd), Governor of Punjab and UT Administrator, today advocated the need for establishing a more responsive system for enhancing the dignity, honour and respect of women in different spheres of activity.

Announcement on bypass welcomed
Panchkula, March 7
The announcement regarding the Pinjore-Kalka bypass and the four-laning of the Zirakpur-Parwanoo national highway has been hailed by local residents. The announcement was made by the Union Minister of State for Poverty Alleviation, Ms Selja Kumari, on March 4.

Employees’ unions hold rally Chandigarh, March 7 Members of the Punjab and UT Employees Action Committee today organised a rally and burnt copies of the Budget presented by the Finance Minister of Punjab, Mr Surinder Singla, in the Vidhan Sabha at the Matka Chowk, Sector 17, today. The Democratic Employees Front, Punjab, protests at Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Tuesday.

Air Marshal Chengappa visits

Air Force Station Chandigarh, March 7 Air Officer-in-Charge, Maintenance at Air Headquarters, Air Marshal B.U. Chengappa visited the Air Force Station, High Grounds, here today.  Air Officer-in-Charge, Maintenance, Air Marshal B.U. Chengappa (second from right) is introduced to Air Force officers during his visit to Air Force Station, High Grounds, in Chandigarh on Tuesday.

Inspection at 3 BRD
Chandigarh, March 7
The Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance at Air Headquarters, Air Marshal B.U. Chengappa, arrived at 3 BRD here on a two-day inspection visit yesterday. He was received by the Air Officer Commanding, 3 BRD, Air Cmde R. K. Srivastava and other senior officers.

CRIME

Two injured in attack at marriage party
Chandigarh, March 7
Marriage celebrations went sour when two Mohali residents were hospitalised last night after being assaulted by some persons at Chandigarh Club here.

Youth held with stolen car
Chandigarh, March 7
The police today arrested an unemployed youth and claimed to have recovered a stolen Maruti car from his possession.

Vigilance books 8 MC contractors
Panchkula, March 7
The Haryana Vigilance Bureau tonight booked eight contractors working with the Municipal Council, Panchkula, on charges of cheating, fraud, breach of trust and criminal conspiracy.

Fake registry of land alleged
Dera Bassi, March 7
A Director of the Shivalik Paper Mills Private Limited, Mr Prem Chand Jindal, has alleged fake registry of land by a former director of the company in connivance with revenue officials.

BUSINESS

Multiplex to come up in industrial area
Chandigarh, March 7
A local entrepreneur, based in Industrial Area, Phase I (Plot 43-A), has decided to go in for conversion of the plot for commercial use.

EDUCATION

From Colleges
MCM DAV organises farewell function

Chandigarh March 7 Students of MCM DAV College for Women, Sector 36, today held its annual farewell function 'lamhe'. Organised and coordinated by the Students' Council, students presented a colorful extravaganza of song and dance for the final year students. Miss MCM DAV Munmun (centre), second runner-up Sonia (left) and first runner-up Amaya during the farewell party at the college in Sector 36, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

Students meet Nek Chand

Mohali, March 7 The junior wing of St. Xavier’s here had a gala time during their educational trip to Rock Garden in Chandigarh today. They were thrilled to meet and interact with Mr Nek Chand. Students of the junior wing of St Xavier’s, Mohali, with Mr Nek Chand at Rock Garden in Chandigarh on Tuesday.

Panache 2K6 from tomorrow
Mohali, March 7
A national-level techno-cultural festival, Panache 2K6, is being held by the Shaheed Udham Singh College of Engineering and Technology, Tangori, near here, from March 9.

Annual day celebrated
Chandigarh, March 7
Desh Bhagat Engineering College celebrated its annual day. Apart from sports and athletic competitions, the college honoured students who excelled in academics. This was disclosed by Dr Zora Singh, chairman.

Punjab history conference from March 18
Patiala, March 7
The 38th session of the Punjab History Conference will be held from March 18 to 20 at Punjabi University, Patiala. The theme of the conference is 'Social Stratifications in Punjab: Politico-Cultural Manifestations'. The session will be divided into four sections, ancient, medieval, modern and Punjabi.

Students block Naraingarh bus Panchkula, March 7 Over 100 students of Swami Devi Dyal Institute of Engineering and Technology today blocked the bus for Naraingarh for over one hour, at the Panchkula bus stand this morning. Students block a bus at the Panchkula bus stand on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph.

COURTS

Lawyer jailed for faking SC order
Chandigarh, March 7
A local court today sentenced Amritsar-based lawyer Arun Madan to four years’ imprisonment for faking a stay order of the Supreme Court. The lawyer, who was today produced in the court, is already undergoing imprisonment in Patiala Jail.

Front seeks probe into lawyer-militant links
Chandigarh, March 7
The All-India Anti-Terrorist Front (AIATF) today took serious note of the public fight between a militant and human rights activists over the alleged distribution of foreign funds meant for “anti-national” activities.

H.L. Sibal felicitated
Chandigarh, March 7
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association today felicitated senior advocate Hira Lal Sibal, who was recently conferred Padma Bhushan for his service to society.

Security officer
Chandigarh, March 7
The High Court on Tuesday ordered the Chandigarh Police to immediately provide a personal security officer to human rights activist and advocate Navkiran Singh, who is counsel for the Lawyer for Human Rights International (LHRI) in the ongoing PIL relating to alleged land-grabbing and benami land transactions in the villages in Chandigarh's periphery.

HEALTH

Anaemia common in women
Chandigarh, March 7
“Despite common knowledge that most women in North India are anaemic, not much is being done to improve the situation, either by health centres or by women themselves.”

City gets drug de-addiction centre
Chandigarh, March 7
The Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Gen (retd) S.F. Rodrigues, called for a crusade against drug abuse through an institutionalised mechanism, besides massive community participation in the drive.

Blood donation camp at Tribune
Chandigarh, March 7
The Tribune Employees Union will organise a blood donation camp on the premises of the office on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day. This will be the fourth camp to be organised by the union in a row on this occasion.