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Chandigarh, October 28 Test cricketer Yuvraj Singh, in an unprovoked burst of anger, not only manhandled Tribune lensman Parvesh Chauhan but also snatched his camera to delete pictures taken by him.It all happened at a Sector 8 MRI and CT Scan Centre where Yuvraj had gone for a magneto resonance imagining (MRI) of his injured knee. Cricketer Yuvraj (with a bandaged left knee) comes out of an MRI centre in Sector 8, Chandigarh, after scanning on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Dimpy Gujral, daughter held
Chandigarh, October 28
The Chandigarh Police today arrested prominent fashion designer, Dimpy Gujral, and her daughter, Variti Gujral for assaulting the son of a former judge, Mr Darashjit Singh and his wife at their Sector 8 residence on Thursday evening.

Production warrants for Thind in cheque-bounce case
Chandigarh, October 28
A day after the ADGP (Law and Order), Himachal Pradesh, Mr B.S. Thind, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a bank fraud case, a local court today issued production warrants of the ADGP in a case of cheque bounce. The warrants have been issued for October 31.

Heinous crime against women on the rise
Panchkula, October 28
October 24: An unidentified woman found on the Ramgarh-Barwala road in a “drugged” state with little clothing on. Alleges she has been gang-raped. October 26: A double murder reported from Pinjore in which a husband allegedly murdered his wife and her paramour and fled.

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COMMUNITY

Bansal, Bahl set to bury the hatchet
Chandigarh, October 28
Union Minister of State for Finance Pawan Kumar Bansal and his bete noire in the party set-up, president of the Chandigarh Territorial Congress Committee (CTCC) B.B. Bahl, have decided to bury the hatchet in the run-up to the December elections to the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh (MCC).

Alliance with CVM discussed at BJP meeting
Chandigarh, October 28
The alliance of the Chandigarh Vikas Manch (CVM) with the BJP and the seat-sharing with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) for the forthcoming elections to the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh was discussed at the core committee meeting of the party here today.

UT depts told to formulate action plan on funds
Chandigarh, October 28
Different departments of the Chandigarh Administration have been asked to formulate an action plan to spend the funds in the plan and non-plan Budget. The instructions were issued at a meeting of the heads of departments held yesterday. The progress would be then discussed in the next senior officers’ conference to be held soon.

New dharna site may invite controversy

Chandigarh, October 28 The selection of the new dharna site for rallies in Sector 25 may stir the hornet’s nest. Two petrol stations of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) are located just few metres away from the five-acre strip being developed by the Administration for holding rallies. Final touches being given to a water post at new dharna site in Sector 25, Chandigarh. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Sec 26 sabzi mandi is nobody’s baby

Chandigarh, October 28 The vegetable and fruit market in Sector 26 here is proving to be a blot on the face of City Beautiful. Even as the Chandigarh Administration claims to have launched a campaign against dengue and other water-borne diseases, the market seems to be nobody’s baby. Scattered vegetables and slush speak volumes about the state-of-affairs at the vegetable and fruit market in Sector 26, Chandigarh. — A Tribune photograph

Voter cards from Nov 8
Mohali, October 28
The work of preparing photo identity cards for the forthcoming Assembly elections for the Kharar constituency will commence on November 8 for a period of one month.

UT-Centre pact on drinking water
Chandigarh, October 28
The Chandigarh Administration and the Centre have entered into an agreement to augment the quality of drinking water and to enhance the carrying capacity of tertiary water. As much as 8 per cent of the project cost of Rs 57.94 crore would be funded by the Union Government.

Tribals highlight govt atrocities

Chandigarh, October 28 It is now one year since the Government of Chhattisgarh launched ‘salwa judum’ against the tribals of Bastar in Chhattisgarh, allege tribals of Bastar.Trying to counter a mass campaign at the all-India level against the ‘salwa judum,’ which literally translates into collective hunting, the tribals were in town today to bring to light the alleged atrocities by the Chhattisgarh Government.

Tribals of the Adivasi Kala Manch, Chhattisgarh performing to bring to light their fight against ‘salwa judum’ in Chandigarh on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Another prestigious award conferred on Zakir
Chandigarh, October 28
Yet another prestigious honour of ‘Shiromani Urdu Sahitkar Puraskar’ bestowed on the city based eminent litterateur Padmashri Dr K.L. Zakir by the Punjab Languages Department is an authentic recognition of his unique contribution to the promotion and propagation of literature in general and Urdu in particular.

Devotees celebrate chath pooja at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Youngsters get tips on facing interviews
Chandigarh, October 28
British Library, Sector 8, Chandigarh organised a ‘Self-Development workshop on ‘Preparing and facing an Interview’ today for more than 50 young adult members.

Rainwater harvesting key to stem water shortage
Chandigarh, October 28
The rainwater harvesting is the only answer to meet the increasing demand of water in future, Dr V.N. Sharda, Director of the Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute, Dehra dun, said here yesterday.

Stress laid on consumer awareness
Mohali, October 28
As it was difficult for a consumer to fight with the big corporates, there is a need to get united and be aware. This was stated by Mr A.S Miglani, Additional Deputy Commissioner, at a consumer awareness camp organised by the Consumer Protection and Grievances Redressal Forum at Government College here.

Charu wins rangoli-making contest
Chandigarh, October 28
City resident Charu Midha bagged first position in a rangoli-making competition organised by YES Bank at its Sector 9 office. The second prize was won by Neha Sondhi, while Simranjeet Kaur was adjudged third.

Admn magazine ‘The Open Hand’ launched
Chandigarh, October 28
The Adviser to UT Administrator, Mr Lalit Sharma, yesterday launched ‘The Open Hand’, a quarterly magazine of the Chandigarh Administration. While addressing the gathering, Mr Sharma stressed upon the need for openness and transparency in the Administrative set up.

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CRIME

Five boys assault bus conductor 
Chandigarh, October 28
CTU conductor Surmukh Singh was seriously injured in the head when five boys reportedly assaulted him on being asked to buy tickets. The incident took place on Bus no.11, when the assailants boarded the bus and refused to buy tickets.

Gold ornaments snatched
Mohali, October 28
Two incidents of snatching gold ornaments took place in a pocket of Phase XI yesterday. Last night earrings of Mrs Mohinder Kaur were snatched by a youth who came from behind and escaped with his accomplice who was waiting on a scooter nearby. It is reported that one ear of Ms Mohinder Kaur, who was returning home after purchasing milk, was injured by the snatcher.

Missing boy: mother suspects employer
Mohali, October 28
Mother of a teenaged boy has alleged that her son has been illegally detained by his employer. Ms Jamna, mother of Pawan who lives in Kajehri village, has complained to the police here today that her son was missing since yesterday and she suspected his employer in this.

EDUCATION

Loyola School wins title

Chandigarh, October 28 Loyola School, Thiruvananthapuram, bagged the top position in the First National Space Olympiad, with the team from Apeejay School, Jalandhar as runners-up. The three-day event, organised by the Aeronautical Society of India, had 13 teams from various part of the country participating in it. Students from Loyola School, Thiruvananthapuram, who won the First National Space Olympiad in a jubilant mood in Chandigarh on Saturday. — A Tribune photo

Students display skills at PU youth fest
Chandigarh, October 28
The spirit of fun, frolic and enjoyment continued on the second day of the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival Zone-B at the Government College for Girls, Sector 11, here today. Students from various participating colleges displayed their acting skills in of skit and mime competitions. Most of the presentations in this session focused on social problems in a satirical manner and received a wide applause from the audience. Mr. S.S. Rahul, Assistant General Manager, of the Sector 14, branch of the SBI, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

77 science teachers get training at PSCST workshop
Chandigarh, October 28
The Punjab State Council for Science and Technology (PSCST)’s two-day orientation workshop on innovative experiments in physics concluded in the city yesterday. The purpose of the meet was to sensitise schools to form science clubs in their respective schools and initiate science popularisation activities on a sustained basis.

Ambala Army School wins declamation contest
Chandimandir, October 28
The Army School, Ambala, was awarded the running trophy for the inter-school English declamation contest organised by Army School, Chandimandir, at Sushruta Auditorium, Command Hospital, on its premises today.

From Schools
Bulgarian dancers enthral students

Mohali, October 28 As many as 21 folk dancers from Bulgaria enthralled the audience at St. Soldier International Convent School, Phase VII, here today. Bulgaria attired in traditional folk costumes gave three mesmerising dance performances and presented two songs of their Burgas (Black Sea) region. Grelow dance which is performed in Bulgaria before marriage was of the highlights of the programme. Bulgarian artistes perform a folk dance at St. Soldier International Convent School, at Phase VII in Mohali on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

COURTS

Charges framed
Chandigarh, October 28
A local court today ordered framing of charges in the case of cheating against Gurmeet Singh and his wife. The complainant in the case, Mr Paramjeet Singh, had alleged that Gurmeet had forged the rent deed agreement to sell his property.

CULTURE

Madhup Mudgal’s charisma of classical music

Chandigarh, October 28 The serenity and grandeur of classical music pervaded the ambience of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan on the second day of the ongoing Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan, the 29th in the series organised by the Indian National Theatre Society. Kailash Sharma (left) and Shanti Sharma perform at the 29th Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Sector 27 on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

An 11-yr-old prolific poetess

Chandigarh, October 28 A poet’s emotions are often tender, a feeling, which is distinguishable from pure logic or simple knowledge. Otherwise, who could believe that an 11-year-old girl could pen down her emotions in such a magnificent way. Tej Kiran Kaur Bhullar, a Class VII student of Vivek High School, Sector 38, has written a book, “Rhymes of Childhood”, which was released at a function here today. Tej Kiran Kaur shows her book, “Rhymes of Childhood” in Chandigarh on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Vinay Malik

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HEALTH

Heart surgery on 4-year-old girl successful
Mohali, October 28
A heart surgery on a four-year- old girl was successfully performed at Fortis Hospital here. The child has now been sent back home. Bhavna was brought to the hospital from Gurdaspur with a congenital heart disease and was the first girl child to be operated upon under the ‘Fortis chetna’ programme which was launched on September 24, 2006, International Girl Child Day. The entire cost of surgery and hospitalisation of Bhavna was borne by the hospital.

Ayurvedic medicines also have side effects

Chandigarh, October 28 Ayurvedic medicines, if administered without studying the body base of a patient properly, do cause side affects as allopathic medicines. Dr Dinesh Katoch, deputy adviser, Ayurveda, Government of India, makes a point at a seminar on “Ayurveda in 21st Century: Introspection and Prospects” organised by Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh, in Sector 29, Chandigarh on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph.

Diabetic foot-treatment centre opened at GMCH-32
Chandigarh, October 28
The diabetic foot is a major cause of morbidity and disability in the productive age group. There is need to consider the complications of diabetes more seriously. Considering the gravity of the problem, a centre for treatment and research in diabetic foot and vascular disease was inaugurated at the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, for the first time in the country in a Government-run hospital.

Former Prof of PGI challenges theories of formation of universe
Panchkula, October 28
It’s a theory absolutely divergent from the Big Bang Theory which states that the entire matter of the universe was created from nothing in a single big explosion. And, contrary to the theory that the universe is expanding, Prof Rati Ram Sharma, former PGI Professor of Biophysics, believes that the universe is not expanding.

Another dengue death at PGI
Chandigarh, October 28
Pradeep, a 26-year-old youth from the Naina Tikkar area in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, died of dengue in the PGI this morning. He was referred to the PGI from the Government Multi-Specialty Hospital, Sector 16, in a critical condition in the wee hours. After struggling for life for over three and a half hours, he breathed his last around 8.45 am.

SPORTS

Indians work hard at the nets

Mohali, October 28 Leaving no stone unturned for the ‘do or die’ clash in tomorrow’s match, Indian and Australian teams toiled hard on the nets at the PCA Stadium, here today. Team India had its practice session in the morning, which began at 9.30am and ended at 1.15 pm, the Australians took to nets in the afternoon. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar writhes in pain after a ball from Munaf Patel hit him during a practice session at PCA Stadium in Mohali on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Vinay Malik.

Bookies bet on Aussies
Chandigarh, October 28
For the bookies, even before the start of the much-awaited tie between India and Australia at Mohali PCA Stadium on Sunday, the latter is a safer bet. Going by the bookies here, the odds are in favour of Australia to clinch a berth in the semi-finals after winning the match tomorrow.

The players of B.N. Khalsa Senior Secondary School (Mall Branch), Patiala, who won 15 gold, eight silver and four bronze medals in the recently concluded Patiala Zone-I Athletics Meet, with school DPI Jaspreet Singh.

Manav Mangal win ball badminton title
Chandigarh, October 28
Girls of Manav Mangal High School, Sector 21-C, Chandigarh, won the title in the under-19 category of the Inter-School Ball Badminton Championship held at Government Model High School, Sector 20, here today.

Govt Model-46 girls triumph in soccer
Chandigarh, October 28
Government Model Senior Secondary School (GNSCC), Sector 46, girls beat the Carmel Convent School, Sector 9, team 4-1 in the opening match of Chandigarh Junior Girls’ Football Championship for St Stephen and Molly Carver Memorial Trophy, at St Stephen's School, Sector 45, here today.