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Mob attacks police post; cops hurt, seven held
Chandigarh, January 14
A group of around 30 men and women, from Sector 52 last night, reportedly in an inebriated condition, thrashed four police personnel, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector at the Sector 61 Police Post.

Protesters  damage police vehicle
Chandigarh, January 14
A curfew-like situation prevailed in the Sector 25 Janata Colony after a mob of Sansi tribe last night attacked some police personnel and their vehicle in Sector 25 Janata Colony for ‘rescuing’ a person whom they allegedly wanted to eliminate for ‘making a pass at a girl of their community.’

A reserve force of the police deployed in Chandigarh’s Sector 25 Janata Colony on Thursday late night where two groups clashed on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Chhat Bir Zoo to get rare species Chhat Bir (Patiala), January 14 Under its exchange programme Asia’s famous Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, Chhat Bir, will get rare animal and bird species from other zoos in the country. There is a proposal of acquiring three rare species of animals, including swamp deer, chausinga and chinkara, besides five pairs of khalij pheasants.   Waiting for a partner, a male swamp deer walks in its enclosure at the Chhat Bir zoo, near Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Irregularities alleged in Army selection for UN missions
Chandigarh, January 14
An Army jawan has alleged irregularities in the selection of troops for undertaking peace-keeping missions to the United Nations. In a petition filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the jawan has alleged that certain officers responsible for the selection process had sought illegal gratification to favour certain soldiers.

Postal dept declines to honour NSCs of firms
Chandigarh, January 14
The Department of Posts has declined to repay deposits worth crores of rupees to small firms partnership firms, and industrial houses in the region along with interest claiming that the amount had been wrongfully deposited by them in connivance with its ‘own’ employees.

Ex-servicemen seek help of Adjutant-General
Chandigarh, January 14
Ex-servicemen in the city have sought the intervention of the Adjutant General at Army Headquarters to review the functioning of the Medical Authority on Pension, an establishment in the defence ministry dealing with the disability pension of soldiers.

MC’s special cleanliness drive in Feb
Chandigarh, January 14
A special cleanliness drive will be organised in the city in February. The drive is aimed at involving all segments of the society with particular emphasis on resident welfare associations, schools, colleges and NGOs.

• Domestic help dies of asphyxiation

• House  burgled

COMMUNITY

Mohali market an apology for commercial area Mohali, January 14 The market in Phase VI here is an apology for a commercial area even after more than 15 years of the allotment of the sites. It appears as if the area does not hold any importance for the PUDA and Municipal Council authorities as the market lacks basic facilities, including approach roads, parking area and proper streetlight arrangements. Garbage heaps welcome customers at various points.

People laud India-Pakistan peace process
Chandigarh, January 14
Eminent persons of the city gathered at Government Polytechnic, Sector 10, today to welcome the peace process between Indian and Pakistan. Taking a break from routine, Theatre for Theatre, a city-based cultural organisation today organised a special seminar in which speakers like litterateur K.L. Zakir, former Punjab Governor Lt Gen B.K.N. Chibber (retd) and former Punjab Minister Harnek Singh Gharuan shared their past experiences, with Pakistan in special focus.

From left: K.L. Zakir, Lt Gen B.K.N. Chhibber (retd), H.S. Bhatti, Harcharan Singh, Harnek Singh Gharuan and Swaraj Singh, who participated in a seminar on "Indo-Pakistan relations" organised by Theatre for Theatre at Government Polytechnic, Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Wednesday.

South Indians perform Makaravilakku pooja Chandigarh, January 14 Thumping of drums and rhythmic clanging of bells welcomed about 200 devotees who had gathered to perform Makaravilakku pooja at Sree Ayyappa Samajam in Sector 47. Chendavadyam, performing art of drum beats attached with temples of South India, being performed at Sree Ayyappa Samajam in Sector 47-C, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Indian literature not duly recognised in West: Pultar
Chandigarh, January 14
“It is pity that Taslima Nasreen is more famous than Rabindranath Tagore in the West. It is this latest crop of writers from the sub-continent that is hogging the limelight and whatever they dole out is being taken as Indian literature.

Steps needed to check quality of water
Chandigarh, January 14
Highlighting the new dimensions of water which needed to be taken care of, Mr BM Bradish, a distribution systems engineer from the USA, pointed out that water was being treated as a commodity for profit-making by private companies.

Information on SC oustees sought
Chandigarh, January 14
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has asked the Chandigarh Administration to furnish information on how many SC and ST families were evicted during the planning of Chandigarh and have these families been rehabilitated.

DC distributes sweaters, shoes among poor
Raipur Rani (Panchkula), January 14
As many as 27 licences for learners, certificates of domiciles and caste were issued on the spot to the residents of Raipur Rani and adjoining areas at a Janta Darbar organised by the district administration at Raipur Rani today.

• Demand to implement 85th amendment

• New bus shelters soon, says Mayor

• Senior citizens celebrate Lohri

BUSINESS

A beopar mandal, free of politics, on candidates’ agenda
Chandigarh, January 14
Beautification of markets has been highlighted as one of the top priorities by Mr Charanjiv Singh, one of the presidential candidates, for the forthcoming elections to the Chandigarh Beopar Mandal on January 18. Addressing a press conference here today Mr Charanjiv Singh said, “Beautification of markets will be taken up separately with the Municipal Corporation and the Administration.

EDUCATION

Hamara School
‘Real learning for real life’
Chitkara Educational Trust was formed in 1996 with the sole emphasis on “real learning for real life”. The board of members comprises academicians from the region. Under the vision of its Chairman, who has 25 years of teaching experience in reputed institutes such as IITs and Panjab University, the trust has carved a distinctive niche in the student community over the years.

‘Parents should show interest in ‘child’s activities’
We have received some many queries about the educational pattern which we are introducing at the school. I will give you some brief outlines of the programme called International Bacca-laureate Primary Year Programme,” says School Principal Marga Buhrmann.

Concept of job security over, says Amrita Dass
Chandigarh, January 14
The concept of job security is on its way out — at least this is what the Planning Commission of India's member for the Ninth Five-Year Plan, Dr Amrita Dass, has to say.

Moot court contest from tomorrow
Mohali, January 14
The Army Institute of Law here will host the North India rounds of the International Law Moot Court competition, 2004. As many as 15 teams from various law institutes in India will participate in the two-day event starting on January 16.

Lucky is PUSU chief Chandigarh, January 14 A final-year student of the Department of Laws, Rajwinder Singh ‘Lucky’ was declared president of the Panjab University Students Union at a press conference organised at Student Centre, here today. Rajwinder Singh ‘Lucky’ who was declared the PUSU president on Wednesday, in Chandigarh. — A Tribune photograph

• 10 talented students honoured

• Viva competition for students

COURTS

High Court
Judges not to interfere in promotion panel’s assessment
Chandigarh, January 14
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today held that the Judges would not interfere in assessment made by the Departmental Promotion Committee unless the same was proved to be mala fide.

84 lawyers get seats
Chandigarh, January 14
As many as 84 advocates practising in the District Courts were allotted seats in a makeshift shed in the court complex here today. The seats were allotted through a draw of lots. The District Bar Association had received 139 applications for allotment of seats.

• Man sentenced for selling adultrated milk

• Work suspended in High Court

CULTURE

Shooting of ‘Shrimaan Chanakya’ begins on PU campus Chandigarh, January 14 Panjab University came alive with “Shrimaan Chanakya” today. For those of you who are wondering what the expression is all about, here are some more details. Sikander Bharti, the director of films like Akshay Kumar-starer Sainik and Govinda-starer Ghar Ka Chiraag has found an ideal location in the Panjab University sports ground to shoot his next film, titled "Shrimaan Chanakya", which has none other than Amrish Puri in the main role.   Atin Bhalla and Kulraj Randhawa, lead pair of the film, "Shrimaan Chanakya", pose during the shooting schedule which began at the Panjab University sports ground on Wednesday.

Mauritians dance kathak in city Chandigarh, January 14 Blending Indian classical traditions with contemporary styles, the visiting Mauritian ballet company put up a delightful show at Baba Makhan Shah Lobana auditorium this evening. Members of Indigo Ocean, the Mauritian ballet company, held the audience captive, as they made a delightful presentation for the Indian Council of Cultural Relations at Baba Makhan Shah Lobana auditorium, Sector 30, Chandigarh, on Wednesday.

LIFESTYLE

Home is where the heart is Home is where the heart is. Mrs Madhu Jain, who has designed her 10 marla house in Sector 17 Panchkula, believes so. Inspite of the space constraints, the interiors of the house are anything but cramped. Designed in a manner that the element of space is given prime importance, this two-storey house is its master’s canvas, where Mrs Jain has created her masterpiece. A modern kitchen has been created by using components of a modular kitchen

Celebrate Pongal and thank the Lord Celebrate Pongal with the Sundarams. For, it is festival time at both their outlets — in the Sector 35 lane of hotels and restaurants and on the Panjab University campus in Sector 14, Chandigarh. It’s Pongal time at Sundaram’s South Indian restaurant in Sector 35. The proprietor, Mrs Uma Maheshwari Sundaram, personally takes care of the guests at the restaurant on Wednesday afternoon. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Selling tea for 50 years
Fifty years in the business of preparing tea. Selling tea all night for 20 paise per cup for 20 years. This is Girdhari Lal for you, better known as “Bhapa” Girdhari Lal, who has been running a tea shop in the Anar Dana chowk in Patiala for the past 50 years.

Struggling to keep a tradition alive
FREE-HAND embroidery, a traditional art frame work of the Indian rural lifestyle which has been fading away in the present fast-paced information era, is being preserved by a housewife of Ambala city. It is really difficult to maintain a hobby which is not only time consuming but also needs a lot of patience in the today’s speedy life.

Flower day attracts a few Chandigarh, January 14 Presenting music in all its hues at a request stall, the Flower Day at Student Centre, Panjab University, today turned out to be a gala affair. Though it attracted a few 'flower-presenting' enthusiasts, the request stall proved to be a great attraction. A student presents a bouquet to his friend to mark Flower Day at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

HEALTH

Neo-natal jaundice treatable Mohali, January 14 Neo-natal jaundice is a treatable condition if detected early, but may cause severe brain damage leading to mental retardation. This was stated by Dr G.S. Cheema, a private practitioner in the township, here today. Dr Cheema was addressing mediapersons relating the case of a child born on January 2 and suffering from acute jaundice.   Dr Cheema (left) explains the cure of neo-natal jaundice at a press conference in Mohali on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

PGI team inspects facilities at GMCH
Chandigarh, January 14
An inspection team headed by the Director, PGI, Prof S.K. Sharma, visited the Government Medical College and Hospital to see whether all facilities were being offered by the GMCH. This visit was part of the inspection to be carried out by Panjab University.

Dental check-up camp for kids
Dera Bassi, January 14
To educate the students about oral health, a dental check-up camp was organised at Col V.R. Mohan DAV Public School, Dera Bassi, in collaboration with the Sai Dharam Singh Grover Foundation yesterday.

SPORTS

Panjab University eves win silver medal in badminton Chandigarh, January 14 Women badminton team of Panjab University bagged silver medal, while the men team won the bronze medal in the All-India Inter- University Badminton Championship which concluded on January 12 at Nagpur. Members of the Panjab University women badminton team , who bagged the silver medal in the All-India Inter-University Badminton meet held in Nagpur.

Baseball championship from today
Chandigarh, January 14
Baseball activity in the city is going to get a boost with the holding of the 15th edition of the Junior National Baseball championship for boys and girls beginning tomorrow at the Panjab University grounds.

ADMINISTRATION

• A.S. Shergill