New norms for foreign training policy CHANDIGARH, June 13 — The Government of India is understood to have reviewed its foreign training policy and has asked the state governments to nominate officers for foreign training programmes under its new guidelines.

A hawker roasting corn over coal in the blazing heat to provide Chandigarhians a snack, and make a buck of it. — Tribune photo by Karam Singh

Powermen withdraw stir call
CHANDIGARH, June 13 — The UT Powermen Union has withdrawn its call for pen-down and tool- down strike on June 17 following settlement of some of the issues and promise for an early decision on pending demands, Mr Bhag Mal Rana, General Secretary of the Union, announced here today.

Rs 2 lakh relief for Joy Lal's family
PANCHKULA, June 13 — The Chief Minister of Haryana, Mr Bansi Lal, today announced a grant of Rs 2 lakh for the family of late Joy Lal, Deputy Commandant of the ITBP.

Mix-up of pipelines
CHANDIGARH, June 13 — Residents of the Mani Majra Modern Housing Complex were shocked yesterday when their complaint about blockage of a sewer line led to the startling revelation that the water and sewer pipe lines at the place were running adjacent to each other.

'Solar energy-run products a hit'
CHANDIGARH, June 13 — To spread the message of oil conservation, the Petroleum Conservation Research Association has decided to double the budget for mass awareness from the present Rs 4 crore, the Executive Director of the PCRA, Mr K.K. Dhingra, said here today.

Ex-servicemen discuss Kargil
CHANDIGARH, June 13 — Jan Shakti, a social organisation, organised second discussion on “Naked aggression in Kargil” at the Lajpat Rai Bhavan in Sector 15 here today.

Decision on Deans' selection on June 17

Litchi, cherry prices crash

Visiting VIPs evade city scribes

Anup, Neha bag two titles each
Twins tennis hopes of India

Removal of hedges unwarranted

Flats’ possession eludes allottees CHANDIGARH, June 13 — When it comes to delaying the possession of flats to allottees, the Chandigarh Housing Board seems second to none. It has delayed the possession of over 1,700 flats to different categories of allottees in its housing complex to the west of Sector 38.

A view of the housing complex constructed by the Chandigarh Housing Board to the west of Sector 38 in Chandigarh. — A Tribune photograph

Tough line against Pakistan favoured
CHANDIGARH, June 13 — Reacting with shock and anger at the brutal murder of six Indian soldiers by Pakistan-backed infiltrators, city residents have advocated the adoption of a tough line against the perpetrators of the ghastly act, including paying back in the same coin.

Mixed response to golf course
PANCHKULA, June 13 — There has been a mixed response from the public towards HUDA’s decision of bringing up an ultra-modern golf course in Sector 3, Panchkula, on the Ambala-Shimla national highway.

Schools of creative teaching
CHANDIGARH, June 13 — Mrs Ranbir Kaur has gone inside her role. It is fun to watch her, if you don’t make her conscious of her effort. She is playing ‘Nazar the brave’ to a young audience. “Nazar the brave, who fear does not know, killed a thousand with a single blow.”

‘Chandigarh needs MRTS’
CHANDIGARH, June 13 — “Chandigarh must go for the Mass Rapid Transport System. This is the time when studies must be undertaken to assess the volume and growth in traffic,” suggests Mr Surjit Singh, a former Chief Engineer of Chandigarh.

Surviving one year with problems
PANCHKULA, June 13 — With over one year of its existence, the Mini Secretariat in Sector 1, Panchkula, has survived with all its problems, regardless of inconveniences caused to the public.