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LPG distributors call off strike
Chandigarh, June 12
Distributors of LPG called off their four-day strike after the Chandigarh Administration promised them specified areas for godowns. Supplies resumed in trickle much to the relief of city residents. The distributors announced their decision around noon after emerging from a successful meeting with the Deputy Commissioner, Mr Arun Kumar.

Mystery behind SDO’s death deepens
Panchkula, June 12
The mystery behind the death of the SDO, Panchayati Raj, Morni, Mr Udaiveer Sihag, deepened further with the police claiming that it to be a case of suicide. But, the brothers of the victim were crying foul.

Lockout at ESPL; staff stage protest
Mohali, June 12
Employees of the Electronic Systems Punjab Limited in the Phase VII Industrial Area staged a protest here today against the lockout at the unit by the Punjab State Industrial Development Corporation.

COMMUNITY

Dowry Act being misused, says SSP
Mohali, June 12
The Dowry Act is being misused by a large number of people. Small family disputes sometimes flared up by levelling of serious allegations related to dowry. This was stated by Mr S.P. Singh, SSP, Ropar, at the inauguration of a women cell in the Phase VIII police station here today.

City boy’s Olympic dream comes true Abir Lavasa was among 17 selected to escort torch-bearers Chandigarh, June 12 If Abir Lavasa had his way, he would have clung to the day that brought him instant fame, and would never have let the moments of glory fade. One of the 17 escorts for personalities that bore the Olympic torch in Delhi day before yesterday, this former student of YPS, Mohali is still in the world of his dreams which came true.

Abir Lavasa is seen escorting the famous mountaineer, Maj H.P.S. Ahluwalia (retd), during the Olympic torch ceremony held in Delhi on June 10. (inset: Abir Lavasa)

BJP chief threatens to launch stir against demolitions
Chandigarh, June 12
The President of the local unit of the BJP, Mr Yash Pal Mahajan, while lashing out at the Congress said if the demolition drives in the city did not stop the party would be forced to launch a mass movement.

• Tainted ministers: BJP meeting on June 16

CRIME

8-yr-old boy found dead
Panchkula, June 12
Mystery shrouds the death of an eight-year-old boy, whose body was found near the Patiala Mandir in the Mansa Devi shrine complex this afternoon. The young boy, wearing grey trousers and a pink shirt, and a belt of DAV School, Sector 7, was found lying in the bushes, a few yards off the road leading to the Patiala temple.

Cash, jewellery stolen
Mohali, June 12
Cash and jewellery worth about Rs 70,000 were stolen from a house in Phase X last night. Burglars struck at the house, located in the Housefed complex, when its owners were out of station. The lock on the main door was broken to enter the building.

Man picked up by ‘cops’
Mohali, June 12
A resident of Housefed quarters here was allegedly picked up by the police early this morning. It is alleged that Ajit Singh (33) was picked up around 4.40 am by men wearing uniforms. They had come in a van and a Gypsy.

PGI employees caught stealing
Chandigarh, June 12
Three PGI employees were caught while stealing sanitaryware from the sanitary store of the Advanced Pediatric Centre in the hospital. They include Sanjeev Sharma, sanitary inspector, PGI, Sanjeev Kalra, work inspector and Naveen Sharma, telephone operator, PGI.

Drug peddler arrested
Chandigarh, June 12
The local police today arrested a Bihari youth and recovered 195 grams of charas worh Rs 20,000 from his possession.

EDUCATION

ADMISSION 2004 : Students seek admission in Panjab University with the help of the guidance cell of PUSU set up by student leaders on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

PEC students resent CCET issue
Chandigarh, June 12
Second year students of electronics engineering at the Punjab Engineering College, Sector 12, here have expressed their resentment over the ongoing issue of 120 students of the Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology attending classes on the PEC premises.

DAV College opens doors for girls
Chandigarh, June 12
DAV College, Sector 10, has decided to open its doors for girls seeking admission to B.Sc (medical, non-medical and computer science) and BBA (first year) in the 2004-05 session.

Students back from trip
Mohali, June 12
Students of Golden Bells Public School, who went on a four-day educational trip to Dalhousie, returned after visiting various places in the area.

CULTURE

Cultural show at Plaza
Chandigarh, June 12
Cultural show at Plaza, Sector 17, started on a melodious rhythms of drums of the CRPF band today. It was followed by the non-stop dance dhamaka, including Hindi, western style dance and Punjabi folk dance.

LIFESTYLE

Attractive packaging can make all the difference All effort while selecting a gift can go waste if it is not packaged artistically. Times are changing, especially the way shagun and gift items are packed. And the art of packaging has acquired the dimension of a business. In the view of varied demands of customers, market is offering a wide choice of packaging. Attractive gift packs on display in a city shop. — A Tribune photograph

Lightweight jewellery in vogue
Alluring polki and kundan jewellery sets embellished with red and green meena work are the latest in vogue among city residents. “Gone are the days when the residents would walk into a showroom demanding heavy gold sets. The bigger the better was the principle,” says Rani Chauhan, who runs a showroom in Sector 7.

New range of Lancer cars
Hindustan Motors on Friday launched an entire new range of Lancer cars for the discerning mid size premium car customers. The new range of Lancer — Premium, Privilege, Elegant and Sports — is aimed at meeting the diverse requirements of a wide set of prospective customers.

Summer camp for tiny tots About 30 children in the age group of three to eight are participating in a summer camp at Tiny Tots Preparatory School in Sector 38 here. The camp, which commenced on May 25, will continue till June 19.   Children at a summer camp in Tiny Tots Preparatory School, Sector 38, Chandigarh.

HEALTH

Yoga camp at Sector 47
Chandigarh, June 12
A yoga camp is under way at the Community Centre, Sector 47-B, here. It is being conducted by Mr Rajinder Singh, regular yoga instructor at the centre, along with Nimmi Vashisht and Rupinder Singh, under the guidance of yoga specialist Jyoti Sadhna.