CRIME

Mishap victim succumbs to injuries
Chandigarh, June 1
The city roads claimed yet another life when Rajinder Kumar (25) succumbed to his injuries that he had received when the scooter he was riding was hit by an unidentified vehicle last night near Maloya. The pillion rider, Mr Sanjay Kumar (16), was also injured and is said to be in stable condition. The two were residents of Taroli village, Kharar.

24 crates of IMFL seized
SAS Nagar, June 1
On getting reports of smuggling of liquor from Chandigarh to Punjab in the wake of the Zila Parishad elections, the Excise Department seized 24 crates of IMFL at Sohana barrier today. It was a joint operation of the police and the Excise Department.

Woman member of robbers’ gang held
Panchkula, June 1
The police has zeroed in on an 11-member gang of robbers, involved in looting of two jewellery shops some time ago, with the arrest of a woman member of the gang.

BUSINESS

Beauty products launched
Chandigarh, June 1
The VLCC announced the launch of its range of beauty care products here today, after having already launched the product line in Ludhiana on May 28. The Managing Director VLCC Skin Care, Dr Rana, announced the launch in Chandigarh.

EDUCATION

‘Integrate traditional knowledge with scientific research’

Chandigarh, June 1 The 21st century is the century of digital, herbal and spiritual revolution, and Indian mind, which is one of the best in the world, has immense potential to lead the world in these fields. Students of Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College, Sector 46, Chandigarh, at their annual convocation on Saturday. — Photo  Parvesh Chauhan

5 zones for centralised admissions
Chandigarh, June 1
Panjab University has created five zones for centralised admissions to bachelor of commerce courses in affiliated colleges for the forthcoming academic session.

GGDSD-32 students shine in B.Com III exam
Chandigarh, June 1
Three top positions in the B Com III examination, whose results were declared recently, conducted by Panjab University were bagged by GGDSD College, Sector 32.

Dr Vasudeva is CMA chief
Chandigarh, June 1
Dr Col P.K. Vasudeva, Principal of the College of Communication and Management of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has been elected the president of the Chandigarh Management Association (CMA) for the year 2002-2003.

Colourful nursery opened in school
Chandigarh, June 1
A colourful nursery was inaugurated by the Adviser to the UT Administrator, Ms Neeru Nanda, at Government Model High School, Sector 42, here yesterday. She emphasised the need to make all existing nurseries in government schools more activity-oriented. She was accompanied by the Home Secretary, Mr R.S. Gujral.

COURTS

Lok adalat disposes of 314 cases

Chandigarh, June 1 As many as 314 cases were disposed of and Rs 43,07000 awarded as compensation to litigants in MACT cases at the special lok adalat organised in Sector 17 district court here today. Mr Justice N.K. Sodhi of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Executive Chairman of the State Legal Services Authority, the UT Additional and Sessions Judge, Ms Justice Sneh Prasher, and the UT Additional and Sessions Judge and the Judge Permanent Lok Adalat, Mr Justice Sant Parkash, at a special lok adalat in District Courts, Chandigarh. — Photo Pankaj Sharma

CULTURE

Cultural show by Himachal Mahasabha

Chandigarh, June 1 The folk culture of Himachal was amalgamated with the Punjabi folk resulting in a delightful show at Tagore Theatre here today. The occasion was the annual function of the Himachal Mahasbha , an association of people belonging to Himachal Pradesh living in Chandigarh and nearby areas. A play being staged on the occasion of the annual function of the Himachal Mahasabha in Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

‘Shaheed-e-Azam’ was a learning experience: Sonu Sood

Chandigarh, June 1 Roles of historical characters are perhaps the most difficult to play. And Sonu Sood, man who played a historic role in Shaheed-e-Azam is well aware of this. That’s exactly why even after having played the role of Bhagat Singh fairly well in the film which released yesterday, he does not forget to mention, “Bhagat Singh is the biggest star anyone could ever have played. Sonu Sood, who played the lead role in ‘Shaheed-e-Azam’, shares his first major learning experience during his visit to Chandigarh on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

FILM REVIEW
‘Shaheed-e-Azam’ lacks uniformity
‘Shaheed-e-Azam’ (Jagat) lacks in cinematic class to suit the towering personality of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, popular among the masses through history books.

Suchitra gives tips on basics of Bharatnatyam

Chandigarh, June 1 Suchitra Mitra, a noted Bharatnatyam dancer of the city, is imparting the basics of the dance to a group of 20 participants of various age groups at a dance workshop which started at the IMA house in Sector 35 here today. Bharatnayam dancer Suchitra Mitra teaches steps to participants of a workshop organisned at the IMA house in Sector 35, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Painting nature’s bounty
Chandigarh, June 1
The scenic beauty of Himachal Pradesh is often featured on canvas by different artists, but the paintings done by Sudershan Kumar Sharma with monochrome effect come as a refreshing change. This Shimla-based artist has brought 14 of his works in water-colour, which are being displayed at IndusInd Arts Gallery in Sector 8.

HEALTH

‘Healthy diet key to fitness’
Chandigarh, June 1
For all those who have been keeping a healthy diet at bay for the fear of adding to their calorie count, here is a wonderful piece of advice: “Eat whatever you want. Try to love yourself the way you are. Fitness is not about draining your energy reserves. On the contrary, it is all about respecting whatever nature has given you and feeling high on the stamina scale.”

Health awareness camp for women
Chandigarh, June 1
The Society for Development of Downtrodden, the Jan Kalyan Foundation and Council for Health and Family Welfare, organised a health awareness camp for women and children at Hallomajra village here today.

‘Take more water for better health’
Chandigarh, June 1
“Positive thinking, wise eating and pranayama are the three golden rules for preventing heart attack or any other disease, said Mr Jatinder Karamyogi, Director ‘Health Heritage’, at a press conference here yesterday. He also said yoga could held the heart remain young and a proper intake of water could rid a person of most diseases.

SPORTS

Simer, Gursher win tennis titles
Chandigarh, June 1
Mr Satish Chandra, IAS and Chairman, Punjab Pollution Control Board, was the chief guest and gave away the prizes. The closing ceremony was presided over by Mr S.K. Monga, IAS, Managing Director, MD, HVGC.

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• Coaching camp

Eyeballs desperate for World Cup live
Chandigarh, June 1
For the second consecutive day today, there was no live telecast here of the Football World Cup 2002, as the impasse between cable TV operators and the broadcaster over the payment issue continued.

Cricket more popular in North
Chandigarh, June 1
Lack of interest continued to mark the World Cup-2002 matches for the second day today. After the first match played last evening, which followed the opening ceremony, people did not show much curiosity in soccer today. But for many ardent soccer fans, yesterday’s Senegal win was most astonishing.

ADMINISTRATION

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