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No power cuts after 2 years
UT signs 15 agreements
Chandigarh, March 13
In an important development, the Chandigarh Administration has signed more than 15 power purchase agreements with different power-generating avenues all over the country. The UT is placed comfortably for the current electricity needs, sources said. As the UT has no avenues for power generation, it is left with no other option but to depend on agreements with generation centres all over the country for its power supply. The expected date of delivery of new agreements varies between 2007 and 2012.

British punter booked
Mohali, March 13
Taking action at reports of issuing admit card to an alleged British punter, Rajiv Mulchandani, Punjab Cricket Association president I.S. Bindra today ordered an inquiry into the matter.

Andrew Flintoff salutes cricket fans after the Test match between India and England at PCA Stadium in Mohali on Monday. — Photo by Vinay Malik

PCA unfriendly to disabled
Mohali, March 13
India have won the second Test against England at the PCA stadium here, but the Punjab Cricket Association has once again failed miserably when it comes to managing matches in a proper manner.

Fraini makes it to next round among a bevy of attractive women
Regional auditions take place for Mrs India-World contest

Chandigarh, March 13 The hunt is on for the perfect woman, but with a delicious twist-she must be married! So, as an ode to the perfect multi-tasking ability of the ubiquitous Indian home-maker, the regional auditions to the Mrs India-World contest took place at a hotel today with a bevy of attractive women waiting their turn on the cat-walk. Applicants for the Mrs India 2006 regional auditions held at a hotel in Chandigarh on Monday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Artistes, not art, have flourished, says expert
Chandigarh, March 13
“Our rich traditions of Indian classical music have given us something of eternal value to hold on to but in the present age, Indian music has developed many internal tensions and external stresses”, said Kiran Seth, the founder chairperson of the Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture among youth (SPIC-MACAY).

CHANDIGARH CALLING Prithi is a proud man with a big moustache. While certainly not a record holder, his black moustache along with white tufts of beard are his pride and honour. Showing them off to the photographer, Prithi explains his 'nurturing' regime: “Douse them in sarson ka tel and dye them regularly with mehndi.”

COMMUNITY

Villagers seek road links
Mohali, March 13
Residents of various villages have been facing transportation problems because the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) has failed to provide proper link roads from Sector 76 to 80.

Go for hi-tech colours Chandigarh, March 13 Splash the colours of surprise on your friends during the Holi of 2006. Pick up “magical” hues. They show their true colours only when you wash away the shades of celebrations at the end of the day. Else, go in for the colours that vanish as soon as you leave your chum’s house. This is not all. Invite your friends to the great Holi bash at your house with “Mughal-e-Azam” scrolls. Add some colour to their lives by splattering a tinge of affection with water guns that look like walking sticks.  Adding colour to life: A mother buys water pistol for her daughter in Chandigarh on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Fauji Beat
Mixing units will destabilise Army
The Indian Army combat units, especially infantry regiments were formed on one-class basis by the British and this system has worked very well in all the wars. Most armies of the world are also based on one-class regiments.

Programme on population held
Mohali, March 13
Forty beneficiaries of Jan Shikshan Sansthan from villages Bande Mahal Kalan, Sangatpura and Mahal Khurd participated in a programme on ''Population and Development Education'' organised by the sansthan at its field office in Bande Mahal Kalan village, Ropar, today.

Unions seek wage hike
Chandigarh, March 13
The Central Industrial Trade Union, the All-India Trade Union Council, the Bharatiya Majdoor Sangh and the Hindustan Majdoor Sangh held a protest in front of the offices of the Labour Commissioner in Punjab today.

Accident victim dies

CRIME

3 women held for stealing spares
Chandigarh, March 13
The local police today arrested three women of Sansi tribe on the charge of stealing spares from a factory in Industrial Area, here. The police said Asha, Puja and Sunita, all residents of Bapu Dham Colony, Sector 26, were caught while stealing spares worth Rs 80,000 from a factory in Phase I, Industrial Area.

BUSINESS

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EDUCATION

Deepen your roots, says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Chandigarh, March 13 Sri Sri Ravi Shankar today called upon students to strike a balance between Indian values and the scientific temper and creativity required to be a global citizen. The founder of the Art of Living movement was delivering the convocation address at DAV College, Sector 10, here today. "Broaden your shoots and deepen your roots. India has great hopes from you. Do not allow petty vested interests, passing emotions and small concerns to rule you. Surge ahead to bring peace and prosperity to the world," he said. A DAV College student seeks blessings of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar during the 45th annual convocation of the college in Chandigarh on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Alcoholism, female foeticide main cause of concern:
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Chandigarh, March 13 He is man with a vision, a dream of unifying the collective conscience of people towards a harmonious, happier world. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the unassuming but charismatic founder of the Art of Living Foundation, has touched the life of millions across the globe with his simple message of love, peace and brotherhood. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder, Art of Living, at DAV College in Chandigarh on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Holi hues for elderly

Chandigarh, March 13 Fun and frolic marked the Holi celebrations in various schools. Heaps of colour, buckets of water, coloured faces and a number of water guns was a common sight in the schools. Students of Ashmah International School celebrate Holi with inmates of Old-age home, Sector 15, Chandigarh, on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

880 GGDSD College students get degrees
Chandigarh, March 13
The annual prize distribution function of GGDSD College, Sector 32, here was held on the premises of the college today. The chief guest was Ms Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, Deputy Chief Minister, Punjab.

from Panjab University
No place for revolution 
Chandigarh, March 13
The post-colonial Indian state continues to revolutions while giving concessions to dissent .This observation was made by Prof. Bhagwan Josh of the Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi ,here today.

Law students protest against date sheet

Chandigarh, March 13 Students of the Department of Laws, Panjab University, staged a dharna outside the Vice-Chancellor’s office today to protest against the semester examination date sheet issued by the department. Students of the Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh, protest against the date sheet at the VC’s office on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

CULTURE

‘Suppressed Desires’ on March 16
Chandigarh, March 13
“Conversations”, an evening of English comedy theatre, will be presented by Delhi-based writer, playwright, actor and director Sohaila Kapur on March 16 at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh.

HEALTH

PGI OPDs closed on Holi

SPORTS

A sweet win for fans, curator
Mohali, March 13
The thumping victory for India over England not only brought cheers to cricket enthusiasts but also provided a sigh of relief to the curator of the Punjab Cricket Association.

Kerala Samajam honours Sreesanth
Mohali, March 13
Sreesanth, upcoming pacer of the Indian team from Kerala, was felicitated by the Malayalee Samajan, Mohali, today. Interacting with Sreesanth at Hotel Taj, Chandigarh, members of the samajam discussed with him his future plans in cricket.

Sidhu nominated