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Unchecked use of hand-pumps poses epidemic threat

Chandigarh, June 19 Despite two suspected cases of cholera reported at the GMCH, Sector 32, the poor hygienic conditions in local colonies and slums continue to play havoc with the lives of the dwellers.
Despite posing a health hazard, colony residents in Sector 25 continue to use water drawn from shallow hand-pumps and non-chlorinated water sources for drinking purposes. — A Tribune photograph

Boy sets girl on fire after rape bid
Chandigarh, June 19
A 17-year-old boy of Maloya Colony today allegedly set a 13-year-old girl of the locality on fire when she resisted his attempt to outrage her modesty at her house.

Doctor caught performing MTP illegally
Panchkula, June 19
A medical practitioner was caught performing an illegal medical termination of pregnancy at his clinic in Rajiv Colony here today. He was caught by a team of officers of the Health Department following a tipoff during a raid conducted at Kaushal Clinic.

Provoking thoughts and laughter, as always Chandigarh, June 19 Sensationalism and Khushwant Singh have never been strange bedfellows. One of the most unswerving wielders of the pen in India, he still loves to flaunt his obsession with candour. So much so that he reacts in a typical "Khushwant Singh" fashion when asked how he handles diehard critics of his freewheeling style.
Mr H.K. Dua, Editor-in-Chief of The Tribune, unveils Punjabi translations of Khushwant Singh’s autobiography and novel at the Press Club in Chandigarh on Saturday. Also seen in the picture are Khushwant Singh’s son Rahul Singh (extreme left) and former Governor of Kerala Justice S.S Kang. — A Tribune photograph
Khushwant’s literature now in Punjabi

Cricket not just a man’s game: Mandira
Chandigarh, June 19
Her canary yellow T-shirt over rugged blue denims — paired with white sports shoes — made it clear that model-cum-actress Mandira Bedi was ready to slam her way into yet another male bastion — batting.

Mandira Bedi plays a shot in Chandigarh on Saturday.
— Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

• Mandira plays ‘gully’ cricket with women

Another case against ex-GM of Lake Club
Chandigarh, June 19
The absconding former General Manager of the Lake Club, Lt-Col Madhu Beri (retd), was today booked for allegedly not issuing a receipt to a Mohali-based club member, who made a payment of Rs 16,500 to him.

Two deaths in Panchkula
Panchkula, June 19
A 37-year-old man was found dead at his rented accommodation in Sector 15 here today. An employee of Harco Bank in Sector 17, Balbir Singh, probably died of consuming too much alcohol. The postmortem report was awaited.

COMMUNITY

Need for welfare of ex-servicemen
Chandigarh, June 19
The need to create awareness about the various schemes being implemented by the government for the welfare and rehabilitation of serving soldiers, ex-servicemen and their widows was emphasised at a presentation on welfare organised at Chandi Mandir today.

A helmetless scooter rally being organised by the Shiromani Akali Dal (Minhas faction) in Chandigarh on Saturday to protest against the challaning of Sikh women riding two-wheelers without helmets by the Chandigarh police. A Tribune photograph

Father’s Day Today
Show your dad you care
Chandigarh, June 19
Fathers have been our support system through our growing years. Unlike a mother’s cajoling and cuddling, their affections see us through our greatest hours of need. They grasp our tiny hands and watch keenly as we grow into fine adults.

Power men hold gate meetings
Chandigarh, June 19
The UT Powermen Union, Chandigarh, is preparing for a two-hour pen down and tool down strike on June 24. 

• Brahmakumaris’ campaign to conclude today

CRIME

Case against travel agent
Chandigarh, June 19
A case has been registered against the Sector 9-based Prompt Travels for the disappearance of travel documents of a former chief engineer of the Punjab State Electricity Board and his wife.

BUSINESS

Ma Foi opens office in city
Chandigarh, June 19
Ma Foi Management Consultants, an HR services provider, has commenced operations in Chandigarh. Established in 1992 at Chennai, Ma Foi has been partnering with leading organisations and offering HR solutions to Indian and multinational companies in various industry sectors and verticals.

• New fares of Indian Airlines

EDUCATION

Gurwinder tops Class XII (Arts) exam in Ropar dist Mohali, June 19 Students of Paragon Senior Secondary School, Sector 71, here have secured the top two positions in Ropar district in the Punjab School Education Board Class XII Arts examination. Gurwinder Singh of Paragon Senior Secondary School, Sector 71, Mohali, who topped in Ropar in Punjab School Education Board Class XII (Arts) examination. — A Tribune photograph

Summer camps conclude
Chandigarh, June 19
As many as eight summer camps organised at KB DAV Centenary Public School, Sector 7, concluded with a valedictory function in the school premises here today. Various issues covered during the camps were skating, karate, taekwondo, dumble, cricket, yoga, computer education, calligraphy, music ,dance, art and mosaic.

Education Dept’s vision document on jobs
Chandigarh, June 19
The UT Education Department has come out with a vision document for its passouts in 21 vocational courses, run in local government schools. The document, prepared in the form of a booklet, guides the students on the various employment prospects and avenues for higher studies after vocational courses at the senior secondary level.

CULTURE

Two-day fashion voyage begins Chandigarh, June 19 Leading fashion designers of the country arrived at Forest Hill Resorts, near here, today to promote contemporary ethnic wear through “Colgate Fashion Voyage 2004”. The two-day event was inaugurated by the first lady of Punjab, Ms Shobha Verma. Leading designers of India at a press conference held at Forest Hills Resorts, near Chandigarh, on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Film Review

Delectable fare with message for youth CHANDIGARH: If director Farhan Akhtar aims to touch a new high with “Lakshya” in Bollywood, the film has certainly missed the mark. But this is not to underestimate a delectable fare which the film is. And that too with an essential message for the youth-love does not always deviate; it can channelise energies towards a meaningful direction. Preity Zinta and Hrithik Roshan in a scene from “Lakshya”.

Screen mom looks for image makeover
Chandigarh, June 19
Reema Lagoo is looking for an image makeover. Apparently tired of playing the glamorous mother, the Marathi actress is looking forward to “AK 47”. “I play a Parsi woman with fresh shades. It was fun shooting for this film as it offered scope for something new and challenging,” said the actress. She arrived in Chandigarh today to shoot for Kuku Babbar’s “Dil Humko Dijiye”.

SPORTS

4 eves back after donning national colours in skating Chandigarh, June 19 Four Panchkula eves have made their city proud by representing India in the 10th Asian Roller Skating Championship, which concluded on June 15 at Akita, Japan. Indian women won bronze medal. These four girls Chandita Kamboj, Suruchi Chandel, Renuka and Smriti Chandel along with other members of the team arrived here last evening.

(From left to right): Skating eves from Panchkula Suruchi, Renuka (coach AD Sharma), Chandita Kamboj and Smriti, who took part in the 10th Asian Roller Skating meet held in Japan. — A Tribune photograph

Day 2 in snooker goes India’s way Chandigarh, June 19 The second day of the three-Test Rexello Castors Indo-Pak Peace Cup Snooker Tournament went in favour of the hosts. They went 2-0 up at the Chandigarh Club here today. Yasin Merchant of India plays a shot during the Indo-Pak snooker Peace Cup Tournament at Chandigarh Club in Chandigarh on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

PSEB team raids slum colonies
Mohali, June 19
An enforcement team of the Punjab State Electricity Board, Mohali circle, today raided slum colonies and villages in the area and removed over 20 kundi connections.