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The north-south divide is glaring
* Fewer residents, higher literacy in one area
* Congestion, slums, wild growth in the other
Chandigarh, September 29
There are two faces of Chandigarh — the one representing the north of Dakshin Marg and the other south. The north-south divide is glaring. While the north has bigger houses, fewer residents, higher literacy, the south is crowded, less beautiful and officially neglected.

Heated exchange between Cong councillors over streetlighting

Chandigarh, September 29 Abysmally poor streetlighting on the city roads was the most hotly debated point at the monthly meeting of the Municipal Corporation here today.

Ms Shyama Negi (extreme right), Senior Deputy Mayor, in a heated discussion with Ms Anu Chatrath (extreme left) and Ms Geeta Rani, former Deputy Mayors, all from the Congress, at the monthly meeting of the Municipal Corporation in Chandigarh on Friday. — Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

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COMMUNITY

MC building set for renovation
Chandigarh, September 29
The municipal corporation, Chandigarh, is all set for a renovation not only in terms of the number of wards and councillors but also in terms of space. A proposal to construct a new floor has been sent by the MC to the Architect, UT Administration.

Eco Notes
Sukhna Lake gasping for water
Chandigarh, September 29
Is Sukhna Lake dying? Yes, say experts. According to them the lake is gasping for water and its water level has reached an alarmingly low level this year.

Sweepers’ unions threaten to gherao Parliament Chandigarh, September 29 Sweepers unions from eight states today called for the gherao of Parliament in case their legitimate demands were not met immediately by the Centre and the state governments. Mr Buta Singh, a former Union Minister, in conversation with Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, Minister of State for Finance, at a meeting of safai karamcharis' unions in Chandigarh on Friday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Start Punjabi in schools, NCM tells HP, Haryana
Chandigarh, September 29
The non-introduction of Punjabi in schools of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh has attracted the attention of the National Commission for Minorities. Citing the rights of the minorities as enshrined in the Constitution, the commission has asked the Congress-ruled states to correct their act.

BRO men attack filmmaker’s family
Chandigarh, September 29
For Ms Reema Anand, a noted filmmaker and social activist, a pilgrimage to Sri Hemkunt Sahib was abruptly disrupted by a traumatic experience near Chamoli in Uttaranchal this afternoon.

Lotus plants in full bloom at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh. — Tribune photo Manoj Mahajan

Effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkarana and Meghnada being prepared for Dasehra in Mohali on Thursday. — Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

Effigy of corrupt govt staff to be burnt 
Mohali, September 29
An effigy symbolising corrupt government employees will be set on fire along with the effigy of Ravana and two others on Dasehra here on October 2.

Novel way to remember Bhagat Singh
Chandigarh, September 29
It was the prefect way to celebrate the birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Rajeev Kumar, alias Johny, a resident of Sector 41 and AC mechanic by profession, yesterday took out a round of the city on his modified bicycle, displaying pictures of Shaheed Bhagat Singh.

Six CPOs quit job
Mohali, September 29
The community policing scheme introduced about a few months ago for providing a security cover to residents of the town here received a blow when some of the community police officers( CPOs) left their jobs after alleged harassment.

Gaurav Gaur is youth ambassador
Chandigarh, September 29
Gaurav Gaur, project manager with one of the HIV/AIDS targeted intervention projects of State AIDS Control Society, has been named one of the Commonwealth Youth Ambassadors. He will be ambassador for Positive Living of the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) Asia Centre of Commonwealth Secretariat, Sector 12.

NCM to take up oustees’ issue with Admn
Chandigarh, September 29
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) will again seek clarification from the Chandigarh Administration regarding the demand of the Pind Bachao Committee, a society of at least 5,000 families of 11 UT villages, which has been seeking its intervention to rehabilitate the original residents of the city.

Inclusion of village in MC limits leads to confusion
Chandigarh, September 29
The inclusion of five villages in the limits of the Municipal Corporation has resulted in confusion among the elected members of the Panchayat Samiti.

Traffic police need to inform public Jams during VIP visits Chandigarh, September 29 Complete management and nothing else can explain the traffic jams on the roads running throughout the length and the breadh of the city during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s two-day visit to Chandigarh and its vicinity.
A traffic jam witnessed during the recent visit of the Prime Minister to the city. — A Tribune photograph

Report sought on appointment of teachers
Chandigarh, September 29
The National Commission for Minorities has sought report from the UT Education Secretary regarding the appointment of 79 non-Punjabi speaking teachers in UT primary schools under the Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan scheme.

Gurmat Samagam begins
Chandigarh, September 29
The four-day annual Kendri Gurmat Samagam and Amrit Prachar sabha started in the city today with the inauguration of an exhibition on spiritual paintings and Sikhism at the Sector 19 Gurdwara.

CRIME

Mani Majra resident killed by train
Chandigarh, September 29
A 35-year-old Mani Majra resident was killed after he was run over by Paschim Express near Mani Majra here this morning.

Snatching of sealed tenders alleged
Chandigarh, September 29
Sanjeev Kumar, a transporter from Phillaur, in a complaint to the General Manager of the Food Corporation of India (FCI), has alleged that his sealed tenders were snatched by the henchmen of his rival, Roshan Lal.

Ornaments, Rs 1.3 lakh stolen
Chandigarh, September 29
Thieves decamped with Rs 1.30 lakh and ornaments after breaking into a house in Sector 15 here.

8 hurt in group clashes
Mohali, September 29
Eight persons were injured in two clashes among different groups in Guru Nanak Colony last night.

2 held with 1 kg cocaine
Chandigarh, September 29
The Special Crime Investigation Cell of the Chandigarh Police arrested two residents of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered at least 1 kg of cocaine from their possession in a raid today.

Scorpio stolen from Phase V
Mohali, September 29
A Scorpio was stolen from Phase V here last night.

Ex-serviceman held for sodomy
Chandigarh, September 29
In a shocking incident, a 60-year-old ex-serviceman hailing from Dera Bassi, who was in an inebriated state, was nabbed this afternoon while allegedly forcing a minor poor boy to indulge in unnatural sex.

Murder case: Ram Darbar residents threaten protest
Chandigarh, September 29
The simmering resentment among the residents of Ram Darbar against the alleged failure of the Chandigarh Police to arrest the prime accused along with others involved in the murder of Bobinder Kumar alias Bobby refuses to die as the victim’s kin threaten to stage a protest in front of Governor House tomorrow to lodge their protest against the police ‘inaction’.

Police fails to trace killer vehicles
Chandigarh, September 29
In the past two days, a cyclist and a rickshaw-puller, have lost their lives in hit and run cases in the city. In both cases, the local police failed to trace the vehicles involved in the accidents.

No headway in rape bid case
Chandigarh, September 29
The local police has failed to make headway in the attempt to rape case involving a minor girl of Sector 41. The girl was sexually exploited by an unidentified man.

EDUCATION

PEC project to help MCC earn Rs 30 cr
Chandigarh, September 29
In a major project undertaken by the Punjab Engineering College for the Municipal Corporation, students of the college would help the corporation earn at least Rs 30 crore as service tax.

Admin gets students to learn about Indian art
Chandigarh, Sept 29
The Department of College Education will organise guided tours to enhance students’ knowledge on the various aspects of Indian history and culture. It has tied up with Government Museum and Art gallery, Sector 10, for the purpose.

Dogra Sabha submits memorandum to Azad
Chandigarh, September 29
A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Dogra Sabha, Chandigarh, met the J&K Chief Minister, Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad, in Chandigarh yesterday and submitted a memorandum of demands to him.

From Colleges
Dev Samaj College wears a green look
Chandigarh, September 29
The Dev Samaj College of Education yesterday looked enticingly green, with all dressed in different shades of green. The zest of the college and the lovely green spread all over in varied forms, made it no less than a festival.

PU Notes
Correspondence courses: last date extended
Chandigarh, September 29
Panjab University has extended the last date of admission to various courses being offered by the Department of Correspondence Studies.

From Schools
Armenian group presents captivating dance show

Chandigarh/Mohali, September 29 A Nane Show ballet was presented by a young professional group from Armenia in Shivalik Public School, Phase VI, here today. The show was organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. A dance group from Armenia presents a ballet at the Shvalik Public School Phase VI, Mohali, on Friday. — Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu

From Colleges 10-day NSS camp begins
Chandigarh, September 29
A ten-day NSS camp was inaugurated at Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, here today by the Principal, Dr Shashi Jain. On this occasion, NSS volunteers outlined the various projects to be undertaken during this camp, which included holding health, hygiene and sanitation camps; nukkad nataks on drug abuse, AIDS awareness, promoting girlchild and fighting female foeticide; coaching poor students and imparting skills training to women in the adopted village of Burail.

Police fails to nab clash accused
Chandigarh, September 29
The Chandigarh police has failed to nab the DAV college students involved in a clash which left a B.Sc -II year student of the college injured.

Dasehra celebrations in schools
Chandigarh/Mohali/Panchkula, September 29
Traditionally Dasehra marks the triumph of good over evil and the vicarious pleasure that communities receive in burning the effigies of Ravana, is ample proof that we still yearn for a clean society and a corruption-free environment inhabited by decent souls. And what better place to instil values than at the very foundation stage of children, when they are at their impressionable best.

Ravana meets his end at Strawberry Fields Kindergarten in Sector 24; and (right) students of Saupin’s School, Sector 32, Chandigarh, celebrate Dasehra on Friday.

COURTS

Gaganjit case
Chandigarh, September 29
The challan in the rape case against Gaganjit Singh Barnala, MLA from Dhuri, has been filed in the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge, Mr RS Baswana. The case will come up in October.

CULTURE

Virtuoso for involving youth to save classical art
Chandigarh, September 29
“The style in art form is not static but dynamic, changing continuously with different periods of cultural development, which is conditioned by the age, environment and the social milieu. Though the Indian classical art reigns supreme on the world cultural scene, back home there is a growing influence of the alien musical cultures, especially on the youth,” observed eminent classical maestro Dr Ashwini Bhidi.

HEALTH

Exercise in natural environs, not in gyms: Dr Talwar
Chandigarh, September 29
Slimming centres which have mushroomed in the last couple of years have been exploiting city youngsters by offering them lucrative packages and other short-term remedies.

British school plans branch at Shimla
Chandigarh, September 29
The internationally-recognised school education conforming to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is set to come to the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh. The British School (TBS),only school in the region affiliated to the University of Cambridge, plans to set up a school in Shimla for the “global child.”

Mela on AIDS awareness
Chandigarh, September 29
The Yuvsatta, a non-government organisation, in collaboration win the AIDS Control Society, UT, Chandigarh, organised a “condom mela”, in the Grain Market, Sector 26, here today. A street play “Condom raja bajaye AIDS ka baja” was also staged by artistes of the Bhartiya Kala Kunj.

Gen Talwar dead
Chandigarh, September 29
Major-General H.S. Talwar (retd), a veteran of the 1962 Indo-Chinese war, died at Panchkula this morning at the age of 71. He had gone for his usual morning walk when he collapsed near the Command Hospital.

Non-surgical facelift catching up, says doc
Chandigarh, September 29
Aptos Thread Lift, a technique of non-surgical facelift, is fast giving young executive professionals working in call centers and other organization a new look in the part of the part of the region.

Patient’s salute to lifesavers
Chandigarh, September 29
A gloomy period is finally over for Ranjna as she underwent surgeries to treat a heart condition and remove stones from the gall bladder at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, (PGIMER) two weeks ago.

Senior medicos look for greener pastures
Chandigarh, September 29
Lucrative pay packages, additional incentives, rational working hours and a seemingly better working atmosphere in foreign countries have been attracting doctors from the city hospitals to a large extent of the past decade.