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Breakthrough in burglary cases, 10 arrested
Chandigarh\SAS Nagar December 25
The joint operations by the police of Chandigarh and SAS Nagar seemed to have worked this evening as the police claimed to arrest 10 persons who were part of a 12-member gang involved in the recent serial burglaries in the city and SAS Nagar.

Five suspects, who were involved in recent serial burglaries, arrested in Chandigarh Five suspects, who were involved in recent serial burglaries, arrested in Chandigarh on Wednesday night. 
— Tribune photo Manoj Mahajan

A day of Santa, cakes & celebrations
Chandigarh, December 25
Christmas trees and candles were not enough. Parties yes, but all were not invited. Little wonder then that something more was required for celebrating the occasion. That’s the reason why the residents made a beeline for shops selling Christmas cakes.









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Devotees light candles to mark Christmas celebrations

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Devotees light candles to mark Christmas celebrations at Sector 19 church in Chandigarh on Wednesday. 
— Tribune photo Pankaj Sharma

White Xmas eludes revellers
Amritsar wettest in region
Chandigarh, December 25
Light to moderate rains notwithstanding, the weather god belied the hopes of traditional white Christmas today as Amritsar border district in Punjab turned out to be the wettest place receiving 14.8 mm rains in the past 24 hours.

AICC secretary to visit city
Decision for mayoral candidate
Chandigarh, December 25
The All-India Congress Committee secretary Satyajit Gaekwad will consult party members and councillors this week for deciding the mayoral candidate of the party for the January 1 annual elections.

Mumbai pros to train NCC cadets
Chandigarh, December 25
In a novel method to break the “jinx” of poor performance of cadets from the region at the annual Republic Day Camp (RDC) in New Delhi, the National Cadet Corps has roped in professionals from Bollywood to coach cadets in the finer aspects of stage performance and cultural activities.

When kin keep patients alive
Chandigarh, December 25
If you happen to be the attendant of a patient admitted to the PGI Emergency, you can be in for a rude shock when, in the absence of a ventilator machine, you will be expected to pump the ambu bag to help your loved one breathe besides doing other odd tasks like putting in the food pipe.

ANNUAL ROUNDUP — HIGH COURT
Ravi’s arrest changed the image of judiciary
Chandigarh, December 25
It was on an evening in March when a ghost caller informed reporters about the “picking up” of Punjab Public Service Commission Chairman Ravinder Pal Singh Sidhu by the Punjab Vigilance Department from his residence in Sector 39.

 
COMMUNITY

RUN-UP TO MC POLL: WARD NO 29, 30 & 31
Residents pin hopes on candidates
Panchkula, December 25
The 10,000 odd residents of Sectors 3, 21-28, Devi Nagar, Azad Colony, Mattu Ram Colony, Maheshpur and Nadda Sahib, in Ward No. 29, 30 and 31, hope that their representative to the Municipal Council will ensure a veterinary clinic for their animals, public toilets near the slum colonies and help improve the condition of roads.

As the thumping beats filled the air, city youngsters twirled around the illuminated dance floor Partnerless party boys at sea
Chandigarh, December 25
Forlorn eyes of city guys, filled with mortification, searched the horizons of their lives for “part-time affection” outside the discotheques and night clubs, in vain.

X-MAS FEVER: As the thumping beats filled the air, city youngsters twirled around the illuminated dance floor in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — Tribune photo Pankaj Sharma

Human rights workshop
Dera Bassi, December 25
The local unit of the All-India Human Rights Watch will organise a workshop at Mahavir Complex in Zirakpur on Saturday.

 

CRIME

Video camera stolen from car
Chandigarh, December 25
During the past 24-hours two cases of thefts from cars have been reported. Lt. Cdr. U.S Thakhur, Naval Unit, NCC CPC Hostel No 2, Sector 6, reported with the police that a video camera and a bag had been stolen from his car that was parked in Sector 17 yesterday.

BUSINESS

MARKET SPOT LIGHT—17-C-II
In the forefront of trade politics
A view of Sector 17 C.This segment of the market, which has produced various trader leaders, including Mr Vinod Sharma who became a Union Government Minister, is now changing its character to become a semi-industry. This area has around 1000 tailors living upstairs, cheap and popular ‘chhola bhatura’ and sweets shops, besides shops selling stamps and name-plates, jewellery, cloth, icecreams and tea.

A view of Sector 17 C. — Photo Manoj Mahajan

The UT Administrator, Lieut-Gen J.F.R. Jacob (retd), cuts a cake to inaugurate RustlesJacob inaugurates Rustles
Chandigarh, December 25
The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT, Lieut-Gen J.F.R. Jacob (retd), today inaugurated Rustles, a swank new restaurant in Hotel Mountview, renovated at a cost of more than Rs 50 lakh.

The UT Administrator, Lieut-Gen J.F.R. Jacob (retd), cuts a cake to inaugurate Rustles, a restaurant, at Hotel Mountview, Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Wednesday.

Mahipal wins Bajaj contest
Chandigarh, December 25
Mahipal created a record of sorts today as he achieved an unbelievable mileage of 98 km per litre at the Bajaj Chetak 4S Mileage contest organised by Bajaj Auto Ltd, here today.

 
EDUCATION

Tiny tots of Little Kangaroos School bask the morning sun on the school campus on the Kishangarh road in Chandigarh.A school close to nature
Chandigarh
Little Kangaroos, a preparatory school, on the Kisangarh road, offers a chance to your tiny tot to mingle with the nature in the most enjoyable manner.

Tiny tots of Little Kangaroos School bask the morning sun on the school campus on the Kishangarh road in Chandigarh.
— A Tribune photograph

School holds function
SAS Nagar, December 25
Sant Isher Singh Model Senior Secondary School, Phase VII, held its annual prize distribution function here today.

CBSE exams: last date extended

 

CULTURE

City to witness unique show today
Chandigarh, December 25
Attempting an innovation in ‘dance theatre’, the Dance Eastern Wind group will be presenting a unique show ‘No boat in sight’ which is an amalgamation of performers, artists and musicians from Asian countries at Tagore theatre here tomorrow evening.Sushen Bhatnagar

TV a challenge to cinema: film director
Chandigarh, December 25
Television has taken away the magic of cinema on screen, says Sushen Bhatnagar, an upcoming film director in an interview with The Tribune here today.
 
SPORTS

The Punjab Governor and Administrator, Chandigarh, Lieut-Gen J.F.R. Jacob (retd), inaugurates the 27th North India Shooting Championship-2002 Shooting championship begins
Chandigarh, December 25
The 27th Northern India Shooting Championships began today at the Sector 25 Patiali ki Rao Shooting Range.

The Punjab Governor and Administrator, Chandigarh, Lieut-Gen J.F.R. Jacob (retd), inaugurates the 27th North India Shooting Championship-2002 held in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

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Tiger Club emerge victorious
Chandigarh, December 25
The Tiger Club, Sector 45, here today walked away with the Atal Kreeda Mahotsav State Taekwando Championship Cup, organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha on the occasion of the birthday of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee.
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