Monday, February 10, 2003, Chandigarh, India





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PU, colleges to hike fees
Chandigarh, February 9
Panjab University is all set to hike the fees in the teaching departments on the campus and all affiliated colleges from the forthcoming academic session. The university Syndicate will take up the proposal of a 10 per cent fee hike in the courses offered by the university.

1.15 lakh children given polio drops

Chandigarh, February 9
Launching the second round of the pulse polio immunisation campaign in the city today, the health department staff administered pulse polio drops to over 1.15 lakh children, below the age of five. The campaign will continue till February 11.

DROP OF LIFE
DROP OF LIFE: An infant being administered polio vaccine during the second round of pulse polio campaign in Chandigarh on Sunday. A Tribune photograph


EARLIER STORIES
 
12-year-long nightmare
SAS Nagar, February 9
For Balraj Kaur, the past 12 years of her life have been like a nightmare. Married to Manjit Singh Khokhar in 1990, Balraj Kaur alleges that she has been physically and mentally tortured by her husband and his family all through these years and now with two daughters, her husband has deserted her.

Nigerian held with heroin
Panchkula, February 9
The police arrested a Nigerian, Michael John, near Zirakpur naka this evening and seized 900 gm of heroin worth Rs 90 lakh from his possession. The accused was going towards Sector 12-A here on his TVS Scooty (No. CH-01L-8466) from Zirakpur when a police party led by the SHO of Sector 19 police station, Mr Jaipal, motioned him to stop.

Real cops end reel action
Panchkula, February 9
The reel-inspired escapade of a couple to dodge the police proved a costly affair for them. With as many as three police vehicles chasing the couple in a car halfway through the town, Himanshu Gupta, driver of the car, was finally arrested near Sector 15 and 16 roundabout and booked for rash and negligent driving.

Four bookies held in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, February 9
The Chandigarh police arrested four bookies for betting on World Cup cricket matches late this evening. The bookies were operating from a house in Sector 38. The bookies — Rahul Sofat, Rishi Goyal, Ravi Kumar and Rajiv — allegedly started their operation with the first match between South Africa and West Indies.

 
COMMUNITY

Using science as fingerprint of art
Chandigarh, February 9
One has often heard of a transition from arts to science. But the reverse happens very rarely. In the case of Mr S.P. Singh, an alumni of IIT, Delhi, now posted as Director, Conservation, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, the decision of progressing from science to art was not only conscious but well thought out.

Seminar on convergence
Chandigarh, February 9
From multimedia to the Internet, from linear to non-linear technologies, from analogous to digital technologies, from old time single function connectivity (voice or data or image) to multi-functional broad band-based convergent connectivity — “convergence” had made its presence felt in every field. 

The chief guest, Mr G.P.S. Bhullar, SSP, Ropar, Prof Ujjal Chaudhary, Director, Global Institute of Convergence Studies, Mr Roopinder Singh, Assistant Editor, The Tribune, and Mr Vivek Atray, Director, IT, UT Administration, preside over a seminar
(From left to right) The chief guest, Mr G.P.S. Bhullar, SSP, Ropar, Prof Ujjal Chaudhary, Director, Global Institute of Convergence Studies, Mr Roopinder Singh, Assistant Editor, The Tribune, and Mr Vivek Atray, Director, IT, UT Administration, preside over a seminar on ‘Avenues: blending/media, management, technology and law’ organised in Chandigarh on Sunday.

12 brides married off
Panchkula, February 9
The day could not have brought more happiness for Jai Singh, a resident of village Kishangarh and Geeta of village Abheypur, who were united in holy matrimony amidst the recital of Vedic shlokas.

CHANDIGARH CALLING
I
T was rare a sight to see the city sky overcrowded with kites recently. The day was being celebrated as Flowers Day at the Students Centre of Panjab University, a day before Basant Panchmi.
  • Death trap

  • Beard diplomacy

  • “Sewa pani”

  • Science and Sanskrit

  • Vermiculture

  • “Photo patrakarita”

  • Gift of love

  • Dear Kalpana

 
CRIME

4 held in murder case
Chandigarh, February 9
The Chandigarh Police today claimed to have solved the five-day-old case of murder of Sohan Singh, a watchman employed at the Sector 34 office of Milkfed. The police had found the body in a pool of blood behind the Milkfed office.

Cigarettes worth 3.5 lakh recovered
Chandigarh, February 9
The Chandigarh Police today seized cigarettes worth Rs 3.5 lakh which had reportedly been stolen from a godown of a carrying and forwarding agent of ITC company. The stolen cigarettes of various brands had been packed in 40 boxes. The seized cigarettes were part of the total theft valued at Rs 8.54 lakh.

BUSINESS

Vyapar Sadan formed
Chandigarh, February 9
A section of traders today formed the Vyapar Sadan, Chandigarh. The traders claim that the body would be a non-political and non-religious body, and will work only for the benefit of traders. A meeting has been convened at 11 a.m on Sunday in the parking lot of the main market in Sector 22-D.

 
EDUCATION

Govt Model Senior Secondary School
Words mingle with deeds here to produce results

BRIDGING the gap between imagination and reality, words and deeds, promises and performance — that is exactly what Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 16 believes in. Since the time of inception, the school authorities have proved their faith in the dictum of doing, rather than thinking.

A view of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16

A view of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16

R K Sharma ‘Education should aim at overall development’
H
E brings out the best in his students, takes personal interest in their activities, including problems. Encourages them to work hard, never believes in "unnecessary criticism". That is why the students consider Principal R K Sharma "friend, philosopher and guide", instead of just a school Principal.


Impressive show by SD School students

Chandigarh, February 9
A colourful cultural programme was presented by students of Pandit Mohan Lal SD School, Sector 32, here today. The Assistant Secretary, CBSE Regional Office, Mr Rajbir Singh was the chief guest on the occasion.

Mr Rajbir Singh, Assistant Secretary CBSE Regional Office, honours Sandeep Sayal at the annual function of Pandit Mohan Lal SD Public School, Sector 32, held at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Mr Rajbir Singh, Assistant Secretary CBSE Regional Office, honours Sandeep Sayal at the annual function of Pandit Mohan Lal SD Public School, Sector 32

CAMPUS NOTES
Hectic academic activity on campus these days
P
ANJAB University campus is a witness to a series of academic programmes these days which have several leading academic lights of areas concerned touring the campus.

  • Special lecture

  • Seminar on Antarctic

  • National conference

  • PU in old-age care

  • Fellowship

  • Refresher course

  • Botanical garden

  • Youth festival

Manorite Alumni get-together
Chandigarh, February 9
For members of the St George’s College (Musoorie) Old Boys’ Association — Manorite Alumni — the annual get-together at Chandigarh Club last night was a special occasion. It was the 150th anniversary of their alma mater.

 
CULTURE

Radiant edge to spring celebrations
Chandigarh, February 9
Joining many other organisations in the celebration of spring was the Bharat Vikas Parishad which chose Terraced Gardens in Sector 33 to organise the Basant Panchami celebrations. Parishad members attended the function along with their families.

Basant Utsav ends
Chandigarh, February 9
The final day of the Tribune-sponsored Basant utsav at Leisure Valley, was marked by the winners of various categories being awarded. The following are the results in various sections:


Bright faces of innocence: The participants of baby show contest beam as the Tribune lensman Manoj Mahajan flashes lights on them at Leisure Valley in Chandigarh on Sunday.
Bright faces of innocence


HEALTH

Sohana hospital opens dental wing in city
Chandigarh, February 9
A dental wing of the Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Charitable Eye Hospital , Sohana, was inaugurated at the Indo-American Eye Care Centre by Bhai Sahib Bhai Jasbir Singhji Khalsa (Khannewale) in Sector 8-C here today.

Talk on healthcare
Mani Majra, February 9
At a meeting of the Senior Citizens Welfare Association of Modern Housing Complex in Mani Majra, Dr D. K. Chopra of Chopra Hospital gave a talk on healthcare after the age of 50.

 
SPORTS

Vijay Kumar takes chequered flag

Chandigarh, February 9
Fancied Vijay Kumar raced to top slot in the open class of the 18th Chandigarh Motocross, which was organised here today at Circus Grounds, Sector 17. Yogesh Vijay secured second place, while Rewat Dhillon claimed third place. The one day meet was organised by the Chandigarh Motor Sport Association.

Two riders in action during the 18th Chandigarh Motocross at Circus Grounds, Sector 17, in Chandigarh on Sunday. — Photo Manoj Mahajan 

Two riders in action during the 18th Chandigarh Motocross at Circus Grounds, Sector 17, in Chandigarh on Sunday.
  • Annual athletics meet

  • Pitch and Putt Tourney

  • Giant screen at PCA

  • Cricket tourney

Annual athletics meet
Chandigarh, February 9
The annual athletics meet and prize distribution function of Aanchal Preparatory School was held here today, in which students from all classes participated in the march-past and track events.

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