Tribune Impact
Cop held for cheating widow
Chandigarh, November 27
The Punjab Police has arrested Head Constable Sukhwinder Singh alias Bittu, accused of enacting a drama of marriage to usurp the money of a widow. He was sent to two days’ police remand by a Patiala court today. The police has not arrested the other two co-accused and brothers of Sukhwinder Singh, alleged Sheela Rani, the complainant.

Tent city for devotees at Chamkaur Sahib
Mohali, November 27
A temporary tent city, spread over an area of 50 acres will be established at Chamkaur Sahib to accommodate at least 8,000 persons who are expected to visit Chamkaur Sahib on the occasion of the 300 years of the martyrdom of Sahibzada Ajit Singh and Sahibzada Jhujhar Singh, sons of the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh.

Panchayat ghar for Tibbi village
Panchkula, November 27
Members of the District Congress led by the MLA, Mr Chander Mohan, and the district Congress chief, Mr R.S. Chauhan, yesterday donated a sum of Rs 21,000 for the construction of a panchayat ghar at Tibbi village.

Bassi promises special audit
Chandigarh, November 27
The newly elected president of Chandigarh Club, Mr Mukesh Bassi, said here today that the club would abide by the directions of the Company Law Board (CLB) regarding the “scrutiny” of the cases of members enrolled after 1998.

2-hr jam on Kalka highway
Zirakpur, November 27
Thousands of motorists were stranded in a traffic jam on the Zirakpur-Bhankharpur stretch of the Kalka-Ambala highway for over two hours this evening. Police presence during the jam was inadequate, putting the motorists to hardship. Drivers not following traffic rules also added to the situation.

Corridors cleared, re-taken in a few hours
Chandigarh, November 27
The Municipal Corporation removed encroachments from the corridors of Sector 22 and Shastri Market here today. However, by the evening all encroachments were back in place, the impact of the drive having lasted only a few hours.

Enforcement staff of the Municipal Corporation remove encroachments (left) from Shastri Market in Sector 22, Chandigarh, and encroachments back in place in the evening at the same place on Saturday. — Tribune photos by Pradeep Tewari

20 m refrigerators in India threat to atmosphere
Chandigarh, November 27
As many as 20 million refrigerators currently in service in India contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), which are hazardous to the protective ozone layer in the atmosphere.

Benjamin wins architecture award
Chandigarh, November 27
Mr J.M. Benjamin was announced winner of the Chairman’s Award for his contribution to architecture at a ceremony organised at the CII headquarters here today to announce the winners of the Architect of the Year Awards — 2003 (AYA).

Accident victim cop dies in PGI
Chandigarh, November 27
Thoru Ram (52), an ASI in Chandigarh police, succumbed to injuries this morning in the PGI. He had been admitted to the hospital after being hit by an unidentified vehicle on November 21.

Man held for stealing scooter
Mohali, November 27
The police here has arrested one person on the charge of stealing a scooter. The accused Rajinder Singh, a resident of Nehru Colony, was arrested today and the stolen scooter recovered from him.

1 killed, 2 hurt in road mishap
Zirakpur, November 27
Yogesh Kumar (23) was killed and Anal Chauhan (19) and Bittu (21) sustained serious injuries when a jeep in which they were travelling rammed into a tree along the Chandigarh-Ambala highway near Chandigarh barrier in wee hours on Saturday.

Truck driver’s body found
Zirakpur, November 27
The body of Babu Ram, a truck driver (40), was found floating in a nullah in Kathgarh village, near here, this morning.

BUSINESS

New restaurant opened
Chandigarh, November 27
KFC, an international quick service restaurant chains, made a formal entry today in Chandigarh by opening its first restaurant in the city.

School puts innocence back in their childhood
Panchkula, November 27
The greeting of “Good Morning” that welcomes you here is just as it one would expect in any other classroom. Except that this is Piya Sharma Street Children School being run in Rajiv Colony, the biggest slum colony in Panchkula.

Children of Piya Sharma Street Children School are all smiles after receiving sweaters and shoes. — Tribune photo  Pankaj Sharma

Students initiate solid waste management programme
Mohali, November 27
Over 300 students of Lawerance Public Senior Secondary School today undertook a unique project to improve sanitary conditions in Mohali. Following permission from the Mohali Municipal Council, school students started a door-to-door campaign in Phase VI here to create awareness among residents about solid waste management.

Students of Lawerance Public School, Mohali, educate the residents about solid waste disposal in Phase VI, Mohali, on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Environment Protection Society announces contest results
Mohali, November 27
The local Environment Protection Society has announced the winners of the essay and painting competitions for students of schools in Mohali and Sohana.

Health check-up camp for school kids held
Mohali, November 27
A free health check-up camp for schoolchildren and employees of Lawrence School, Sanawar, was conducted by Fortis Hospital, Mohali. Over 400 children and 100 employees participated in the two-day camp. Doctors from various specialities such as internal medicine, dermatology, gynaecology, ophthalmology and ENT gave free consultations.

From Schools
Show of talent at ‘Blossom V’
Chandigarh, November 27
An inter-school competition ‘Blossom V’ was held in DAV Model School, Sector 15-A, here today. The competition comprised science quiz, big fight, face painting, collage making, debate, Hindi poetry recitation, folk dance and solo singing.

The team of Hans Raj Public School, Sector 6, Panchkula, that won skit competition at All-India Inter School Cultural Competition held at DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

COURTS

Beant case accused boycott court
Chandigarh, November 27
Lakhwinder Singh and Shamsher Singh, two accused being tried for the conspiracy in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, today boycotted court proceedings in protest against the “maltreatment” and “hurting” of their religious sentiments by the Burail Jail authorities.

A rare, classical treat
Chandigarh, November 27
The day brought a rare treat for lovers of earthy music as created by David Grimal, a French violinist who is touring India on an invitation from the French Embassy and Alliance Francaise. He received rave reviews for his music when he performed in Chennai some days ago. After Chandigarh he will present a violin recital in Delhi.

David Grimal plays the violin at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — A Tribune photo

Natyotsav-2004 concludes
Chandigarh, November 27
The Sambhang Theatre group, a cultural wing of the Swami Ram Tirath Educational Society, organised the 15th one-act play festival — Natyotsav-2004.

Film Review
‘Hulchul’ disappoints comedy lovers
Priyadarshan’s ‘Hulchul’ belies the hope of good comedy lovers. Overall, the show is bad, sprinkled with heinous comedy. Its saving grace is a viable first half which teems with over-animated characters.

A still from ‘Hulchul’

An evening in Surinder Kaur’s honour
Chandigarh, November 27
A musical programme was held to celebrate the 75th birthday of famous Punjabi singer Surinder Kaur on Saturday. It was organised by ETC, Alpha Punjabi, and the North Zone Cultural Centre at Kalagram, Mani Majra.

Deepak shines in St Soldier win
Chandigarh, November 27
An unbeaten half century by Deepak Kumar enabled St Soldier XI, Panchkula, beat Himachal Cricket Club by 56 runs in the first Avison sports cash prize knockout cricket tournament at Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 19, here today.

DAV school win carrom tournament
Chandigarh, November 27
DAV Senior Secondary School Team B won the boys’ senior team championship on the second day of the fourth Saupin’s inter-school carrom tournament here today.

St Xavier’s sports meet
Chandigarh, November 27
The annual two-day sports meet of St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44-C, began here today.

ADMINISTRATION

Mayor takes up property tax issue with Tyagi
Chandigarh, November 27
The Mayor, Ms Kamlesh, today spoke to the State Election Commissioner for Chandigarh and Delhi, Mr M.P. Tyagi, on the issue of violation of the code of conduct on the notification of property tax by the UT Administration.

Admn working for better civic amenities, says DC
Panchkula, November 27
The local Deputy Commissioner, Ms Neelam P. Kasni, has asked people to construct toilets in their houses and not defecate in the open.