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Cricket teams leave the city
Chandigarh, March 13
Pakistan cricket team captain Inzamam ul Haq had a tough massage done on him. His teammates, along with some Indians, dipped themselves in a hotel pool, and Sachin Tendulkar, after days of abstinence, finally ordered a big meal on the last day of the stay here.

• Cricketmania ends as teams, guests leave

Slum kids strike a chord with ‘Bhajji’ Chandigarh, March 13 The smile on their faces narrated a story. It conveyed a lot of happiness, and awe. It was Theatre Age’s slum children’s day out and dream date with cricketing star Harbhajan Singh. And of course, it came packed with a lot of cricketing action. Plight of bat-maker stirs Harbhajan
Indian cricket star, Harbhajan Singh with slum children for Theatre Age in Sector 8, Chandigarh on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Callous handling of postal bags at railway station
Chandigarh, March 13
Careless handling of postal mail at the Railway Station here could have cost the CBSE dear. On March 10, at least four sealed postal bags containing answer sheets of the ongoing board examination were damaged after being run over by a diesel locomotive engine.

Overcoming odds to get educated

Chandigarh, March 13 No one in the family of Mukesh Kumar ever went to school. He wanted to study but had neither the financial nor the moral support of the family to do so. He only had a bank of strong determination. To raise money for his education, Mukesh Kumar sells eatables and ‘beedis’ while preparing for examination at Kumhar Colony, Sector 25, Chandigarh on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

ST Dept raids 4 caterers
Chandigarh, March 13
Getting tough with the sales tax defaulters, the Sales Tax Department of the UT Administration yesterday carried out raids on some caterers here to check the evasion of sales tax.

Waiting to be healed, he needs help
Chandigarh, March 13
The dream to earn riches took him to Saudi Arabia, but the destiny had willed otherwise.The wealth earned abroad exhausted rapidly. He was found suffering from an uncommon disorder, which made him penniless.

National Archives showcases supreme sacrifices of martyrs

Chandigarh, March 13 The latest project of the National Archives of India recreates the era of revolutionary nationalism in the history of Indian freedom struggle. Already presented in Delhi, the unique exhibition titled “Immortal martyrs” featuring documents related to the life of freedom fighters, is now heading further northward. Mr J.B. Balani, Senior Archivist from the National Archives of India, talks about “Immortal martyrs”, a unique project.

• Passing Thru

COMMUNITY

Rich haul for ex-miner at Guldasta

Mohali, March 13 Last year, 69 year old Mr S.S. Gill and his wife took up gardening as a hobby. Something almost every household in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula takes rather seriously. But what the couple managed to achieve in two years is something many others can just dream of. Mr S.S. Gill and his wife with some of their award-winning entries at the Guldasta flower festival that concluded in Mohali on Sunday.

Winners of Guldasta contests awarded

Mohali, March 13 Winners of various competitions held during the two-day flower festival ‘Guldasta’ were awarded on the concluding day today. Organised by Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority in collaboration with the Municipal Council, Mohali, the festival remained a crowd puller. A kangaroo made with marigold flowers at the Guldasta flower festival in Phase 10, Mohali, on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Flower fest concludes
Panchkula, March 13
The curtains came down on the colourful flower fest at Yavnika in Sector 5, here today, amidst the presentation of folk dances and folk songs. Attracting big crowds, today being a holiday, the fest was marked by various contests held all through the day.

Jazzy B, Sardool Sikandar entertain
Mohali, March 13
Jazzy B and Sardool Sikandar lit up the centrestage here to conclude the two-day flower show, Guldasta, as thousands thronged Silvi Park to be a part of it. And who better than Satinder Satti, the most versatile compere of them all, to control the unprecedented crowd.

Khare set to realise ‘mission happiness’
Chandigarh, March 13
He’s striving to find the perfect world within himself and transform the outside world to make it a happier place. Anuj Khare, 26, comes across as an earnest man, working wholeheartedly for “Mission Happiness” all over the globe.

Promising singer lays bare life’s realities Panchkula, March 13 The evening at Osho ashram at Industrial area, Panchkula, was special. It was a meditation session. But the mood was not sombre. At least 200 persons who had gathered there today to experience peace and inner bliss were rewarded with soulful yet festive moments.Ravinder Kaur

Little euphony in life of bandwallahs Chandigarh, March 13 The strident sounds of the trombone, clarinet, tuba and the trumpet all clash together, celebrating the arrival of the groom, the sound of a dazzlingly raucous Indian wedding.   The sound of music: playing for a livelihood

Consumer mela opens
Chandigarh, March 13
The 17th Consumer Awareness Mela 2005, organised by the Consumer Forum Chandigarh, was inaugurated by Mr Rajesh Kumar, Inspector General of Police, at Parade Ground, Sector 17, here today.

Forum to rescue of migrant labourers
Chandigarh, March 13
The Consumer Protection and Grievances Redressal Forum has come to rescue of the migrant labourers whose money orders were not delivered.

Renu wins Maruti contest Chandigarh, March 13 Renu Tiwari was declared winner with 193 penalty points of the Maruti Suzuki Women’s fun drive contest organized by Maruti Udyog Ltd. here today. The rally was flagged off jointly by Mr Kiran More, Chairman, All India Senior Selection Committee, BCCI, and Mr H.S.Brar, Regional Manager, Maruti Udyog Ltd. Woman on wheel at ‘‘Women’s Fun Drive’’ car rally flagged off in Sector 8, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

• Saluja is Central Club president
• Protest rally

CRIME

Vendor strangled in Mubarikpur village
Dera Bassi, March 13
An agarbati vendor was strangled to death by his unidentified associate in Mubarikpur Camp village about 2 km from here. The badly decomposed body of the vendor Jagdish was found in the room of the unidentified person in the village this afternoon.

Youth crushed to death
Lalru, March 13
A physically and mentally challenged youth, Jaiveer, was crushed to death by some unidentified vehicles on the busy Kalka-Ambala highway in Lehali village, last night.

Scooterist killed in mishap
Panchkula, March 13
One person was killed and another was injuried in two separate accidents, here today. A scooterist Ajay, a resident of Sector 21, died on the spot when a Haryana Roadways bus (HR-68-0637) rammed into his vehicle (PB-02K-0777) near Sector 21 Shiv Temple, this afternoon.

• Body found along rail track
• 3.4 kg cannabis seized

EDUCATION

Tiny-tots of Euro Kids, Sector 9, perform at their annual day celebrations in Panchkula on Sunday.

Fee hike issue to dominate Senate meeting
Students threaten agitation
Chandigarh, March 13
Fee hike issue is likely to dominate the discussion at the Panjab University Senate meeting that is scheduled to take place on March 20. The Syndicate has decided to hike the tuition and the admission fee by 10 per cent for the general category students and 5 per cent for the NRI-sponsored students from the forthcoming session.

Hamara School Developing personality of child their motto Sh Jainendra Gurukul, Panchkula, was founded on February 21, 1929, by two Jain saints — Swami Dhani Ramji Maharaj and Acharya Shri Krishan Chanderji — with the blessings of Acharya Atma Ramji Maharaj. A view of Jainendra Public School, Sector 1, Panchkula.

538 students awarded degrees Chandigarh, March 13 At the 19 the annual convocation of Government College for Girls, Sector 42, 290 students of BA, 108 of B Sc, 42 of B Com and 98 of B A (Hons) were awarded degrees today. Students of Government College for Girls, Sector 42, in jubilant mood after getting the degrees at their annual convocation on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Govt urged to allow schools in residential areas
Mohali, March 13
Members of the Mohali Landless Schools Association here today requested the Punjab Government to allow them to run schools in residential areas in the township.

Bodies painted with imagination Chandigarh, March 13 The human body expresses nature's longing to arrive at perfection. Giving a form to their creative urge,students of Chandigarh College of Architecture, Sector 12 today made the body as a medium of their colourful expressions. Students of Chandigarh College of Architecture, Sector 12, Chandigarh, take part in a body painting contest. — A Tribune photograph

Lecture series conclude
Mohali, March 13
A series of lectures, lasting three days, for students of Punjabi University Regional Centre concluded here yesterday. Speakers from the academia and industry delivered lectures.

LEISURE

Words as visuals “Procreation” is the only word on Dev Raj Ankur’s mind. Nurturing his talent for theatre, the thespian has inspired many a production with vim and vigour. Now as Director of National School of Drama, he is busy realising the “loftiest dream of his life”. Director National School of Drama Dev Raj Ankur holds a special workshop for students of the Department of Indian Theatre, Panjab University.

Phulkari craft finds new expression
Paramjit Kaur Kang has got her colours right. Mounted on walls of IndusInd Gallery, Sector 8, her ensemble impresses for two reasons — one, it is full of life; two, it is hugely experimental and way beyond routine shows that fill the gallery spaces these days.

Offers pour in for 5-yr-old model
Smiling sweetly, five-year-old Seerat Kapur instantly attracts your attention. Studying in KG, at Hansraj Public School, Panchkula she appears like any other child of her age. It is her modelling stints which make her stand apart from her peers.

HEALTH

Conference on paediatric care Chandigarh, March 13 The Chandigarh chapter of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics organised its tenth annual conference at the advanced paediatric centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh today. The meeting was attended by nearly 100 delegates from the region. Prof I.C. Pathak receives an award from the Director, PGI, Prof K.K. Talwar.

Yoga camp concludes Chandigarh, March 13 The three-day yoga camp organised by the Chandigarh unit of Gayatri Parivar, Shantikunj, Haridwar, concluded here today with a “deep yagya”. Women lighted over 200 lamps to pray for the welfare of all. Women light earthen lamps during the ‘deep yagya’ on the concluding of the yoga camp at Sector 46-C, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

SPORTS

Bedi Cricket Club enters final
Panchkula, March 13
A superb batting display by Ajay Disodia (46) and a superb spell of bowling by left arm spinner Kulbir Singh (3 for 36)enabled Bedi Cricket Club beat JR Institute of Cricket Academy in the second semi-final match by 10 runs to enter the final of the Amartex Cricket Cup being organised by the Panchkula District Cricket Association at Barwala today.

Judo meet results
Chandigarh, March 13
On the second day of the ongoing Senior National Judo Championships, played here today at the Skating Rink, Sector 10, Kiran Negi of Chandigarh bagged the bronze medal in the below-57 kg category in the women’s section.

Athletics meet ends Dera Bassi, March 13 Sikanderjeet Singh and Tanu Aggarwal were adjudged the best athletes for year 2005 among boys and girls, respectively, in the seventh annual sports meet of Sri Sukhmani Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dera Bassi, that concluded here today. Girl students being awarded at the seventh annual sports meet of Sri Sukhmani Institute of Engineering and Technology in Dera Bassi on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

PEC team beat PFC
Chandigarh, March 13
Belligerent knocks by Rajesh Arora (62 n.o.) and Satish Chaudhary (61) enabled the team of Punjab Engineering College Employees Sports’ Association to beat Punjab Financial Corporation in the finals of XI th PEC-Inter Institutional Cricket Tournament being played at the PEC cricket grounds here today.

Conference on yoga from March 19
Chandigarh, March 13
In order to popularise yoga in a more effective manner, the Indian Yoga Federation in collaboration with the Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is going to organise a National Conference on Yoga and Naturopathy on March 19 and 20.

• Sports day celebrated

ADMINISTRATION

CITCO suspends GM (Tourism)
Chandigarh, March 13
The Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation has suspended Mr Arvind Malhotra, General Manager (Tourism). A departmental inquiry has been initiated against him and a report is expected to be tabled within two weeks.