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NIFD slaps another case on Katrina
Chandigarh, September 7
The spat between the city-based National Institute of Fashion Design (NIFD) and the model-turned-actress Katrina Kaif over the alleged breach of contract for performing at an NIFD-organised fashion show at Nagpur later this month, has turned uglier. After filing a civil suit against Katrina, NIFD has now moved the district court for registration of a case against the Bollywood actress for the alleged criminal breach of trust and cheating under Sections 406, 415, 417, 418, 420, 120-B of the Indian Penal Code.

Run-up to PU poll
HP students’ votes crucial
Chandigarh, September 7
In an interesting turn of events, students of Himachal Pradesh who usually occupied the back seat in elections to the Panjab University Campus Student Council have this time taken over the driver’s seat.

• PUSU election office inaugurated 

Driver of car that killed couple hospitalised
SAS Nagar, September 7
The driver of a car which collided with a scooter last evening resulting in the death of a couple near Sector 68 was today reported to be undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

After vasectomy it’s oral contraceptives
Chhat Bir, September 7
Female species of big cats are now being administered oral contraceptives to check the population growth of lions, tigers and panthers at the Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, located on the Chandigarh-Patiala highway.

Lionesses after having been administered contraceptive by the Chhat Biz Zoo authorities.
— Tribune photo by Karam Singh

Fight against terror in decisive phase
Chandigarh, September 7
The BJP said today the fight against terrorism was entering a “decisive phase”, and called upon all political parties to have a national consensus on this vital issue.

Rs 30-crore railway bridge inspection system initiated
Chandigarh, September 7
The Railways has initiated an ambitious, multi-crore bridge inspection and management system (BIMS) aimed at carrying out inspection of about 1.2 lakh bridges through scientific methods.

 

CHANDIGARH CALLING The city hosted the President of India, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, much to the excitement of the residents. School children wanted to meet him. Almost everybody in the city laden with politicians and bureaucracy wanted to “see” the scientist-turned-President. A grandson of a Haryana politician tagged along with his politico grandpa who was among the people scheduled to receive the President at the airport. Promotion blues New Director Polling time Garbage disposal gets pricey More than business Have a drink

COMMUNITY

Sharing the joy of Onam
Chandigarh, September 7
One is never too late for Onam celebrations if one has just made it in time for the traditional feast, that marks a rather sumptuous end to the day’s celebrations.

Young girls get ready for a dance presentation during Onam celebrations organised by the Kerala Samajam at Pastoral Centre of Christ the King Cathedral at Sector 19-B in Chandigarh on Sunday.
— A Tribune photo

Reorient Tibet policy, says support group
Chandigarh, September 7
Tibetan cultural and spiritual heritage is facing extinction due to large scale migration of the Chinese to Tibet. This was pointed out by the All India Tibet Support Group (TSG) conference which concluded here today.

The Prime Minister of Tibetan-government-in-exile, Prof Samdhong Rimpoche, interacts with Tibetan students during the All-India Tibet Support Group conference held at Agarsen Bhavan, Sector 30, Chandigarh on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

Step up vigil, petrol station owners told
Chandigarh, September 7
In the light of the robbery at a Sector 52 petrol station on night Friday, the Chandigarh Police today directed all petrol station owners in the city to spruce up security at their filling stations. The Senior Superintendent of Police, today directed the area DSP’s to hold a meeting of petrol station owners.

100 jhuggis demolished
SAS Nagar, September 7
In an ongoing special anti-encroachment drive, the PUDA authorities removed more than 100 jhuggis located near the cremation ground here today.

EDUCATION

Award for Jalandhar polytechnic
Chandigarh, September 7
A colourful cultural programme and award giving ceremony to the best polytechnics in the northern region marked the 36th annual day celebrations of the Technical Teachers’ Training Institute (TTTI), Sector 26, here today. The function also marked the conclusion of two-day national seminar on “Vocational education and training” in which at least 60 participants from all over the country participated.

Pinegrove School wins contest
Chandigarh, September 7
The third inter-school declamation contest trophy was won by the host school, Pinegrove School, Subathu, yesterday. Twentythree schools from all over North India had participated in the event.

SCHOOL WORLD
Developing children's interest in science
Developing children's interest in science is a daunting task. For this the children should be provided with the experiences that would arouse their curiosity to know the secrets of scientific phenomena, process, laws, theories, facts, concepts, etc.

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HAMARA SCHOOL
Where education goes beyond the confines of books
Tender Heart School which came into existence in the year 1973 under the ageis of Atma Viswas Instructional Society at sector 33 firmly believes in that tender loving care is the birth right of every child.

A view of Tender Heart School, Sector 33, Chandigarh. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

“We stress on value based education”
Concerned about the deteriorating value system in society, Ms Prem Puri, Principal of Tender Heart School, is committed to producing students who respect traditional values.

• Poems by students

CULTURE

Hasrat Award for Niranjan Tasneem
Chandigarh, September 7
In a special function organised this morning at Punjab Kala Bhavan, Sector 16, the Punjabi Sahit Kala Kender conferred the Hasrat Memorial Award on famous Punjabi litterateur Niranjan Tasneem, whose contribution to the world of Punjabi literature is considered precious.

HEALTH

Conference discusses eating disorders
Chandigarh, September 7
A conference on “Women’s Health and Nutrition” was organised by the Department of Dietetics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Government Medical College and Hospital, at the PGI, here today. It was inaugurated by Mr R.S. Gujral, Secretary, Medical Education and Research, UT.