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PUDA wakes up to quake threat
Building bylaws to be amended
SAS Nagar, July 8
The Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) has finalised a strategy to check the impact of earthquakes on structures in Punjab. A comprehensive techno-legal system to check and minimise the effect of disasters on human settlements was being evolved, said a spokesman of the authority.

Even though the Ghaggar is known as a river of misery, the beauty of its cascading fall near Nadda Sahib is to be seen to be believed. This Tribune photograph was taken by Karam Singh on Sunday.

 Health Minister’s order to PGI 
Chandigarh, July 8
In an interesting development the Union Health Minister, Dr C.P. Thakur, has directed the PGI administration to take the case of the PGI Medical Superintendent-cum-Additional Professor, Dr A.K. Gupta, to the PGI governing body meeting scheduled on July 25 to decide whether he should be given the designation of professor or not.

Parents of PGI MS murdered
Jammu, July 8
The parents of Dr A.K. Gupta, Medical Suprintendent, PGI, Chandigarh, were found murdered in their house in Sector 6 of the posh Trikuta Nagar Colony in Jammu on Sunday night.

Poppy husk seized from CTU driver
Chandigarh, July 8
The Crime Branch Operation Cell of the city police has reportedly unearthed a nexus between poppy husk smugglers in Uttar Pradesh and CTU bus drivers, who act as carriers for the drugs to be smuggled here.

Cameras to monitor big cats Chhat Bir, July 8 To keep a close eye on tigers, their upkeep and health care, the Chhat Bir zoo authorities today installed three close-circuit cameras in two enclosures. The decision has been taken by the authorities to monitor different activities of the beasts as well as to provide them more security. Under a watchful eye: A pair of tigers in playful mood in Chhat Bir Zoo. The zoo authorities have installed close-circuit cameras in their enclosures. — A Tribune photograph.

Global treat for smokers in city Chandigarh, July 8 The City Beautiful has reportedly become a major hub for the sale of smuggled cigarettes in North India. From the world’ s best known brands to the completely unheard of ones, foreign cigarettes of all sizes and origins have flooded the market here. Various brands of contraband cigarettes that are available freely in the city markets. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tiwari

Haryana Aam Kesri title for Rajinder
Pinjore, July 8
The exhibition-cum-sale counter of the state horticulture department attracted a large number of farmers and visitors on the second day of the tenth Mango Mela at Yadavindra Gardens, here today.

XEN cremated, case registered Chandigarh, July 8 The death of Uma Kant Sharma, Executive Engineer with the Irrigation Department of Haryana, due to electrocution at his residence in Sector 37 here yesterday could have been more disastrous. According to Mr Lalit Sharma, son of the deceased, ‘‘My mother and myself were desperately trying to pull out my father from the wire fencing and we two could have been electrocuted’’. Both received shocks while trying to rescue Uma Kant Sharma.

Uma Kant Sharma, Executive Engineer, Irrigation Department, Haryana, was electrocuted at the encircled spot outside his house in Sector 37 in Chandigarh on Saturday. — A Tribune photo

COMMUNITY

‘Reasons behind Kashmir problem need to be addressed’
Chandigarh, July 8
Welcoming the forthcoming Indo-Pak summit, several city-based political theorists have stated that the most pertinent question which needs to be addressed during the summit is why Kashmir has become a problem.

Dhawan followers: expulsion will be a boon
Chandigarh, July 8
Former Union Minister Harmohan Dhawan who is facing disciplinary action for alleged anti-party activities from the Congress seems keen to severe ties with the party to rebuild his local base by fielding 20 candidates for the coming Municipal Corporation elections due by the year end.

NAC status sought for Naya Gaon
Naya Gaon (Kharar), July 8
Representatives of three villages — Naya Gaon, Kansal and Karoran — today demanded a Notified Area Committee (NAC) status for Naya Gaon and development work in the three villages. They communicated their grievances to the Jathedar of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) Mr Ujjagar Singh Badali, a front runner as SAD nominee from Morinda assembly constituency in the elections due early next year.

STATE OF ROADS
A driver’s nightmare
Chandigarh, July 8
Poorly laid tarmac surface dotted with potholes and depressions on the road dividing Sectors 42 and 43, particularly at the crossing separating the two sectors has made it a driver’s nightmare. Things become worse especially during night, when drivers fail to notice these depressions leading to accidents.

Himachal Mahasabha holds annual function
Chandigarh, July 8
The Himachal Pradesh Governor, Dr Suraj Bhan, today eulogised Himachalis formaking relentless efforts to make Himachal an ideal state.

Residents up in arms against PUDA
SAS Nagar, July 8
Residents of Phase 3-A here, adjoining the Nehru Colony in Kajehri village in Chandigarh, are up in arms against the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) and the local civic body for not taking action against the slum dwellers who were from creating insanitary conditions in the area.

HVP decries poor sanitation
Panchkula, July 8
Rueing insanitary conditions in the colonies inhabited by jhuggi-dwellers, president of the district unit of the Haryana Vikas Parishad, Mr K.P. Singh, said the government must initiate steps to rehabilitate jhuggi-dwellers and provide them with basic amenities.

Raksha Dal’s plea to improve basic amenities
SAS Nagar, July 8
The ex-servicemen cell of the Rashtriya Raksha Dal has drawn the attention of the President of the local civic body towards the poor state of basic amenities in Sector 71.

Mango prices crash
Chandigarh, July 8
There is good news for the mango-lovers as the price of the “king of fruits” has crashed.

‘Kisan Club’ to meet WTO challenge
Panchkula, July 8
The ‘Kisan club’ would be constituted in the district as an answer to the challenge put to the farming community by WTO.

Safe use of LPG highlighted
Chandigarh, July 8
A camp on the safe use of LPG was held at Tribune Colony, Baltana. It was organised by Ram Chander and Sons in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Chandigarh.

Stitching centre inaugurated
Chandigarh, July 8
A stitching and embroidery centre was inaugurated at Sant Namdev Bhavan ,Sector 21, here today. About 30 women would be imparted training at the institute. Ten new sewing machines were installed at the school. Two trained teachers would impart training at the centre.

CHB allottees hold rally
Chandigarh, July 8
Thousands of members of the Chandigarh Housing Board Residents Federations participated in the seventh Sunday campaign rally held in Sector 41-A here today. The rally was organised by the LIG allottee UT Employees Welfare Association.

Residents block traffic

Mechanics’ rally on July 10

CRIME

Spurious soft drink manufacturer held
Panchkula, July 8
The police has arrested a resident of Bhuddanpur village for allegedly manufacturing spurious soft drinks.

Two cheats arrested
SAS Nagar, July 8
The local police today arrested two cheats and recovered Rs 20,000 from their possession. According to information, Kamal Kishore and Tarlochan Singh were arrested while they were allegedly tried to lure a woman of Phase 3B 1 to purchase gold at a price less than its market price.

Boy escapes kidnappers’ clutches
Parwanoo, July 8
A Parwanoo boy managed to escape from the clutches of kidnappers at Chandigarh. As per information, Arun Choudhary (11), a resident of Sector 6 here, was allegedly kidnapped by some car-borne kidnappers at 6 p.m. on Friday.

EDUCATION

Workshops on potential of PU’s supercomputer
Chandigarh, July 8
Panjab University is deliberating upon programmes to interact directly with the potential users of its supercomputer in the industry and the teaching faculties.

An evening of nostalgia, fun Chandigarh, July 8 It was an evening of nostalgia for the girls and boys of St Anne’s who had passed out of the school in 1989. The former students shared their experiences and their dreams at the reunion held at a local club by the St Anne’s Old Students Association here today. St. Anne’s old students meet at a summer bash at a club in Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

HEALTH

Show-cause notices to 15 city chemists
Chandigarh, July 8
Following raids, the UT Health Department has issued show-cause notices to 15 city chemists who had been running their shops without valid licences. These chemists have been asked to explain why they have been running their shops without ensuring the presence of a qualified pharmacist at the counter.

Statement of witness recorded
SAS Nagar, July 8
The police has recorded the statement of a vital witness, Mr Pawan Kumar, a class IV employee in the hospital, in connection with a case in which the body of a 45-year-old patient, Sham Sunder, was found lying outside the Phase 6 Civil Hospital here on June 15.

SPORTS

Kashyap re-elected CLTA Chairman
Chandigarh, July 8
Mr Rajan Kashyap was today unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association at its annual general meeting held today. This was stated by Mr M. Ramsekhar, secretary of the association. He further told that elections of other office-bearers of the association, including president, secretary and treasurer was due in 2003. Among others who attended the meeting were Sarabjit Singh, DGP Punjab Police and vice-president of the CLTA, Mr S.K. Sharma, Director, PGI.

Admn waives dues of football trainees
Chandigarh, July 8
The UT Education Department in a major policy decision has waived off all dues, including fees and funds, to be incurred by Chandigarh football academy trainees. The academy at Sports Complex, Sector 42, having 24 trainees drawn from various parts of the region began its operation in August.

Bedi XI win tournament
Chandigarh, July 8
The Bedi XI outplayed the Pace XI by seven runs in the Girish Nayyar Memorial Cricket Tournament organised by the Panchkula District Cricket Association, the final of which was held today at the DAV College grounds in Sector 10. Mr Shanti Sarup Sharma, an NRI, was the chief guest who gave away the prizes.