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Sexual harassment charges against top CBSE officer
Sabu denies allegations
Chandigarh, December 17
Eight women employees of the regional office of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) today alleged sexual harassment at the hands of its Regional Officer, Mr P.I. Sabu.

2 sambars stray into city, 1 caught
Chandigarh, December 17

It was literally a “wild” chase for wildlife experts called in to trap a sambar which strayed into the city limits this morning. A sambar that was trapped by the Wildlife Department in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

Woman booked for beating up minor
Chandigarh, December 17
In a rare case of child seeking justice against brutality by parents, a woman has been booked for allegedly beating up her 12-year-old daughter brutally and of keeping her locked at the house when she went out for work.

General Rodrigues

City’s character to be reviewed
Chandigarh, December 17
“Housing, building bylaws, transport system, educational facilities, slums, garbage disposal, traffic management, etc in the city is under review. However, the status of the city as a Unesco heritage site will be preserved at all costs and the changes, if any, will have to be incorporated keeping in mind the future requirements,” this was stated by the UT Administrator, General S.F. Rodrigues, on completing one month in office today.

High drama at F&CC meeting; Mayor walks out
Chandigarh, December 17
High drama was witnessed at the meeting of the Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC) of the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh (MCC) here today with the Mayor, Ms Kamlesh, staging a walkout following heated exchanges with a nominated councillor, Mr PC Sanghi.

Chatrath leads the race for Mayor’s post
Chandigarh, December 17
Less than two weeks ahead of the election to the city Mayor, lobbying for the top post has intensified.

I didn’t compromise national security, says Sahgal
Chandigarh, December 17
Colonel Anil Sahgal, who is being tried for professional impropriety in the Tehelka case, today declined to comment on the portion of video tapes where he is allegedly shown stating that he could raise indents for ammunition of Bofors guns, even though there was no programme chalked out for it.

He moulds minds for positive results
Chandigarh, December 17
Neuro linguistic programming (NLP) is the latest fad in the corporate sector. Developed in the West as the science of excellence, NLP is being increasingly employed for behavioural therapies and attitude alterations across the world.

COMMUNITY

Chandigarh Club executives pay fine
Chandigarh, December 17
The newly appointed executive body members of the Chandigarh Club today paid the Rs 50,000 fine imposed on the club out their own pockets instead of taking the money from the club’s accounts.

Eco Notes
Tap shallow water in southern sectors: experts
CITY Beautiful is heading towards water crisis. In northern sectors water table is falling, while in southern sectors it is rising alarmingly.

Set up Central Govt dispensaries, say pensioners
Chandigarh, December 17
The Coordination Committee of the Central Government Pensioners' Association today demanded the setting up of more Central Government Health Service(CGHS) dispensaries in Chandigarh and surrounding areas.

Air Marshal on inspection visit
Chandigarh, December 17
The Senior Maintenance Staff Officer, Maintenance Command, Air Marshal B U. Chengappa, arrived on an inspection visit to No.3 Base Repair Depot here today. On his arrival here, he was received by Air Officer Commanding, 3 BRD, Air Cmde S.P.S. Virk.

Employees launch stir
Chandigarh, December 17
The All-India State Government Employees Coordination Committee today launched a nationwide agitation against the "anti-people" and "anti-employee" policies of the Central and state governments.

Probe under way into use of poor building material
Panchkula, December 17
A vigilance inquiry is under way into the alleged use of poor quality material in the construction of the HEWO Society flats in Mansa Devi Complex here.

CRIME

5 booked on assault charge
Mohali, December 17
The police has booked five persons on the charge of assaulting a resident of Kumbra village here late last night. The victim, Mahinder Singh, was allegedly attacked by five persons, led by Arvinder Singh, a resident of Sector 70 here.

NRI, parents booked for calling off marriage
Chandigarh, December 17
A Canada-based NRI youth and his parents in Delhi have been booked for breach of trust for calling off marriage with a local retired Lieutenant-Colonel’s daughter and refusing to return the gifts.

Asthma patient, jobless youth commit suicide
Chandigarh, December 17 A 50-year-old chronically asthmatic employee of the Military Engineer Services (MES), residing at Mauli Jagran, and a 26-year-old unemployed youth of Sector 42 today hanged themselves to death in separate incidents.

BUSINESS

Luxury coaches to run on Kalka-Shimla section

Kalka, December 17 The Indian Railways has manufactured super luxury coaches to run on the Kalka-Shimla heritage rail section. Manufactured at the Railway Workshop here, these have been designed on the lines of the Railways’ flagship tourist train “Palace on Wheels” and will be the first super luxury coaches to run on the narrow gauge section. A view of the super luxury Maharaja Coaches. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

Loan mahotsav inaugurated
Chandigarh, December 17
A loan mahotsav is being organised by the State Bank of India for three days at the Sector 34 exhibition ground. It was inaugurated by Mr S.C Poddar, Chairman of the Chandigarh Housing Board.

EDUCATION

Schools celebrate Christmas Chandigarh, December 17 Students of Kids R Kids School celebrated Christmas by holding a Christmas morning programme on the school premises here today. Students of classes IV and V enacted carol ‘Good King Wenceslas’, depicting the true feelings behind Christmas. A teacher dressed as Santa Claus shakes hands with tiny tots of Kids-R-Kids School in Chandigarh on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

COURTS

Complainant in Munjal case wants to withdraw
Chandigarh, December 17
Archit Goyal, complainant in the matter pertaining to Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana Chairman C.M. Munjal, has informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that since he “is not directly aware of the factual position”, it would not be possible for him to furnish any further assistance to the court.

LIFESTYLE

Energy reigns at Shiamak’s show

ENERGY was the king at Shiamak Davar’s winter funk show held at Tagore Theatre in collaboration with the Durga Das Foundation on Friday. This toddler could not resist the temptation of shaking his legs as Shiamak Davar’s students gave a high-voltage performance at the winter funk show organised at Tagore Theatre in collaboration with the Durga Das Foundation on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

Christmas colour catching on
A meaningful gift which conveys one’s sincere warmth may not be easy to find but if one searches it with earnest efforts, it pay. The market this year is offering huge variety to suit varied tastes of consumers who are alive to aesthetics and are willing to nurture their relationships whatever be the price.

French singing contest held THE Department of French, Panjab University, organised a French singing competition on Friday. As many as 10 intrusive students vied for the laurels. Barring a patriotic song, 'La Deserteur', imbued with a rational revolting sentiment opposing war, by Vikram, all competitors chose love songs for participation. Girls take part in a French singing competition at the Department of French, Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

HEALTH

Gurkanwal cuts sorry figure at AIDS workshop

Chandigarh, December 17 Is it lack of awareness or mere reluctance to address the stigmatised issue of HIV\AIDS forthright, one kept guessing as the Minister of Social Security and Welfare, Punjab, Ms Gurkanwal Kaur, spoke at the inaugural function of a workshop on AIDS prevention here today. Special Secretary Health and Family Welfare, KBS Sidhu (extreme right), and Minister of Social Security and Welfare Gurkanwal Kaur at the Musafir Auditorium, Sector 24, on Friday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Medical vans to be increased
Mohali, December 17
The number of medical vans under the Rajiv Gandhi scheme in Punjab will be increased from six to 22 to provide better facilities to people, Health Minister Ramesh Dogra said today.

SPORTS

Amar Ujala beat Press Club

Chandigarh, December 17 Amar Ujala XI today sailed into the semi final of Hutch Inter-Media Cricket Tournament when they trounced Press Club XI by nine wickets in a match played here in DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8. The cricket tie of Hutch Inter-Media Cricket Tournament being played between Amar Ujala XI and Chandigarh Press Club XI on the grounds of DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, here on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

Jaswant is Mr Panjab University
Chandigarh, December 17
DAV College, Sector 10, bagged the Panjab University Inter-College Best Physique (men) championship held here today while Jaswant Singh (below 80 kg) was declared Mr Panjab University.