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Two die as shell explodes in scrap dealer’s shop
Panchkula, October 3
Two persons were killed and at least two others injured, one of them seriously, when a misfired bomb shell in scrap exploded in a scrap dealer’s shop along the busy Ambala-Kalka-Shimla National Highway here this evening. The explosion took place around 7.50 p.m.

One of the victims of the blast, Chander Bahadur, being taken to the PGI, Chandigarh, from General Hospital, Panchkula, on Friday night. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma.

7.10 lakh stolen by breaking car window
Chandigarh, October 3
Three youths broke a rear window of a car parked outside a nursing home in Sector 19 and took away Rs 7.10 lakh kept in two packets on the rear seat here today. However, they were not able to take away a sum of Rs 1.90 lakh, which was kept in a separate packet.

PU Chairs need major revamp
Chandigarh, October 3
The almost negligible work of any academic value done by the coveted Chairs of Panjab University has put a big question mark on their standing. Earlier this year, the university had rejected a proposal of merging the chairs with the respective departments.

No black for Malini Ramani
Chandigarh, October 3
Malini Ramani may boast of two flagship fashion stores of her own in Delhi and Goa within five years of her career as a designer, but she is still best known as one of the key witness in the infamous Jessica Lal murder case, which has a local businessman’s son as the main accused.

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NHRC notice to IGP in pool raids case
Chandigarh, October 3
In less than seven months after city residents playing pool at several joints in the city were allegedly picked up by the police, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), New Delhi has issued notice to the Inspector General of Chandigarh Police (IGP).

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COMMUNITY

Confusion over Dasehra date
Chandigarh, October 3
Confusion prevailing over the date of Dasehra may be misplaced. Despite newspapers giving information that “Ashtami” ended around 11 a.m today and Dashera has been correctly scheduled for October 4, the religious minded are saying that it should be ‘‘Navmi’’ tomorrow and not Dasehra, which is the 10th day of the epic battle between Lord Rama and Ravana.

Putting the symbol of evil, Ravana, on its feet at the Sector 46 ground in Chandigarh on Friday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Akali workers’ protest against rejection of poll papers
Dera Bassi, October 3
Following the rejection of nomination papers of four Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidates who were contesting elections for the posts of director in Dera Bassi Cooperative Agriculture Development Bank, Akali workers today decided to boycott the elections to be held on October 9.

Admn bypasses court, appoints 4 food inspectors
Chandigarh, October 3
The UT Administration has appointed four food inspectors whose qualification for holding the post had come under scrutiny after the court had passed a order, stating that they had not undergone proper training as per the Central Government rules.

Proposals sought to regulate land use
SAS Nagar, October 3
The first meeting of the committee formed by the Punjab Government to formulate a fresh policy to regulate land use in Chandigarh’s periphery under the Punjab New Capital (Periphery) Control Act, 1952, was held here today.

Housing plan for Sec 63 okayed
Chandigarh, October 3
A scheme of Chandigarh Housing Board to construct more than 2,000 houses of all categories — HIG, MIG, LIG and EWS categories in Sector 63 has been approved by the Planning Department. The scheme would be notified for the public within one month.

Left penniless by pickpocket, helped by Tribune men
Chandigarh, October 3
Two employees of The Tribune came to the aid of a Jaipur based carpenter, Salim Ahmed and his family, who were stranded in the city after Salim’s pocket was picked at the Sector 17 Inter-State Bus Terminus here this morning.

Commemorative stamps on waterfalls
Chandigarh, October 3
The Department of Posts has issued a set of four commemorative postage stamps on Waterfalls in India — Athirapalli Falls, Jog Falls, Kempty Falls and Kakolat Falls in the denominations of Rs 5 and Rs 15.

Media takes centrestage in city
Chandigarh, October 3
Chandigarh has been developing into a leading media centre of the north during the past few years. The city had only two newspapers The Tribune and the Indian Express till a few years ago. It now plays host to some of the top English, Hindi, and Punjabi news publications in country, including Hindustan Times, The Times of India, (both English), Dainik Tribune, Dainik Bhaskar, Amar Ujala, Jagran, Divya Himachal (all Hindi), Punjabi Tribune and Desh Sewak (Punjabi).

Chawla clarifies on recruitment case
Chandigarh, October 3
In connection with the issue raised by the BJP councillors over the delay in completing the inquiry into the alleged bungling in the recruitment of 40-odd firemen, the Mayor of the Corporation, Mr Subhash Chawla, has claimed that he was no longer the chairman of the committee constituted to probe into the scam.

BJP demands action against Mayor
Chandigarh, October 3
The local BJP unit today demanded stern action against Mayor Subhash Chawla for adjourning the meeting of the Municipal Corporation on a “false plea of attending the programme of the President on September 29”.

Company told to give report on treatment plant
Chandigarh, October 3
The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh today asked the APTDC, an autonomous body promoted by the Andhra Pradesh Government and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), to submit a detailed report on setting up solid waste treatment plant at the dumping ground in Dadu Majra.

Drugs incinerated
Chandigarh, October 3
The Drug Disposal Committee today incinerated narcotic drugs, which were properties of cases, already settled by courts, at the Sector 17 police station here this evening.

New trains for Kalka-Shimla section
Chandigarh, October 3
To cope with the rush of passengers during the ongoing festival season, the Northern Railways has introduced two holiday trains and a rail car on the Kalka-Shimla section.

Police colony lacks basic amenities
Chandigarh, October 3
Policemen, who are known to force their way, have proved hapless in front of the Chandigarh Administration that has failed to provide drainage, roads, street lights and parks to around 300 of their houses in Sector 42-C for the past three years.

CRIME

Cash, goods stolen from house
Panchkula, October 3
Cash and goods worth over Rs 1.75 lakh were stolen from a house in Sector 21 last night. Miscreant broke into the house while the family had gone out for a hour to meet relatives.

Dr Geeta Jindal sorts out the ransacked room of her house that was burgled in Sector 21, Panchkula, on Thursday night. — A Tribune photograph

Four arrested on gambling charge

BUSINESS

Punjab to oppose decision to import skimmed milk
Kharar, October 3
The Punjab Government will oppose the Central Government decision to import 10,000 tonnes of skimmed milk powder as it will be against the interests of Punjab milk producers and dairy farmers.

Welfare panel discusses cable operators’ charges
SAS Nagar, October 3
A meeting of the Welfare Action Committee of Phase VI here was held to discuss the arbitrary increase in cable operators charges in the township. Mr R.C. Jhingan, secretary of the committee, stated that no advance payments would be made to the cable operators.

Exhibition on gold jewellery opens
Chandigarh, October 3
Mr S.K. Mittal, Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, today inaugurated Swarn Sambandh, billed as one of the country's largest jewellery exhibition, at Hotel Shivalikview.

Visitors admire jewellery at Swarn Sambandh, an exhibition of jewellery organised by the World Gold Council at Hotel Shivalikview, Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Friday.
— A Tribune photograph

LIC launches social security month
Chandigarh, October 3
The divisional office of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched the social security month from October 1. During the month, the corporation will create awareness about various social security schemes launched by it.

Customers looking for special discounts at CII Fair
Chandigarh, October 3
The customers from the city and surrounding towns are thronging the CII Chandigarh Fair, currently going on at the circus ground till October 5. It is not only the wide range of products, musical programmes, eating joints but special discounts that are attracting customers to the mega event.

The CII Chandigarh Fair at Circus Ground in Sector 17 is attracting good crowds. — A Tribune photograph

Painting competition at CII
Chandigarh, October 3
The CII organised a Green School Project Painting Competition here today as part of the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Chandigarh. Students from various schools participated in the contest held under two categories — from class V to VIII and from class IX to XII.

Students participating in the Green Schools Project Painting Competition organised by the CII at Chandigarh on Friday. — A Tribune Photograph

TaanTriks to perform in city today
Chandigarh, October 3
“We sing bhangra pop with as much ease as Frank Sinatra and the Carpenters” that’s the promise the boy band TaanTriks brings to Chandigarh. The Goan quartet, now based in Delhi, will perform live at the ongoing CII Fair at the Circus Grounds over the weekend, October 4 and 5.

Shopkeepers offering mega prizes
Chandigarh, October 3
Shopkeepers in Sectors 19, 22 and 17 are busy and happy these days as they are handling more customers. And so are the customers as they are getting discounts on their purchase in addition to lucky draw coupons which could win them a Maruti Esteem car, Maruti 800 cars, washing machines, music systems, airconditioners and other items.

‘Mega prizes’ offered by the Sector 22-D market for its customers on display in 
Sector 22-D, Chandigarh, on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

EDUCATION

FROM SCHOOLS
Dasehra celebrated
Chandigarh, October 3
Students of Bal Niketan Senior Model School, Sector 37-A, today celebrated Dasehra with gaiety and religious fervour. Scenes of the birth of Lord Rama, svayamvar, 14 years of exile, Sita haran and Ravan vadh were enacted.

Students of Spring Valley Public School, Phase VII, SAS Nagar, dressed for Dasehra.

Students say no to crackers
Chandigarh, October 3
With a view to spread anti-cracker message among the masses, the National and Science Club of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 46, celebrated the anti-crackers day here today.

Students of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 46, take part in a rally against crackers in Chandigarh on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

Literary events mark NSS camps
Chandigarh, October 3
Literary events marked the ongoing NSS camps in different colleges of the city. On the seventh day of a camp in the Government College of Education, Sector 20, a declamation contest was organised on the topic, “Environment degradation and protection”. Sarabjeet Kaur, Shekhar and Sabeena stood first, second and third, respectively in the contest, which was followed by a cleanliness drive and beautification of the campus.

Talent search contest ends
Chandigarh, October 3
A two-day talent search competition organised by students of the Chitkara College of Education for Women in Fatehpurgarhi, village, Patiala district, concluded today.

College lecturers seek quick disposal of cases
Chandigarh, October 3
The UT Chandigarh Government College Lecturers Welfare Forum in a press note here today has highlighted a list of problems that teachers face in local colleges. Despite repeated interaction with the education authorities in the city, there has been no change in the situation.

CULTURE

Dancers weave cross-cultural web
Chandigarh, October 3
Performing on the stage of Tagore Theatre for the second time today, members of Acrorap, an international dance company, used grace and rhythm to spread the message of harmony.

French and Indian performers blend hip-hop, kathak and Bharatanatyam on the stage of Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Friday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Contributing to kids’ world her priority
Chandigarh, October 3
Lushin Dubey believes in having a finger in every pie, but she does it with honesty and sincerity. As this renowned theatre personality-turned-TV actress make herself comfortable at her friend’s place in Sector 5 here, she shares another dream of hers — to get behind the camera.

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HEALTH

Sushma urged to reinstate ousted PGI Director
Chandigarh, October 3
Condemning the decision taken by the PGI Institute Body, the Himachal Maha Sabha, here, has requested the Union Health Minister, Ms Sushma Swaraj, “to bring to task all those who are trying to tarnish the image of the ousted PGI Director, Prof S.K. Sharma, and drop all charges against him”.

Mental health camp held in Mani Majra
Chandigarh, October 3
As part of the District Mental Health Programme being conducted by the Psychiatry Department of the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), a camp was organised at Mani Majra to detect various psychological disorders.

Campaign against quacks
Panchkula, October 3
The state Health Department today launched a concerted campaign against quacks and unregistered medical practitioners operating in the district.

SPORTS

Anant, Kriti, Nourin shine in CBSE roller skating meet
Chandigarh, October 3
Kriti Puri and Nourin Midha in the girls’ section and Manjeet and Anant Vidur Puri in the boys’ section cornered glory by winning medals in the CBSE North Zone roller skating meet, which concluded last evening at Faridabad.