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Sectors 22, 34, 35 to have paid parking
Auction fetches Rs 2.17 crore
Chandigarh, May 17
Residents in the city will have to pay fee for parking in Sectors 22, 34 and 35 from June 1 onwards. These were free parking areas and the move will bring new places under the paid parking scheme, besides Sectors 8, 9 and 17.

A heron sits on parched land near the regulator end of Sukhna Lake, apparently in search of prey, in Chandigarh on Tuesday. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

Mixed response to Admn decision on land use
Chandigarh, May 17
Chandigarh Administration’s decision yesterday to allow commercial use of property in Industrial Area has drawn praise from property owners in the estate. But it has also raised questions on the implementation of the decision.

Burnt by spouse, victim prefers to go to Nari Niketan
Chandigarh, May 17
After days of painful recovery in the PGI’s Burn Injuries Ward, Meera, the victim of her husband’s wrath, took the bold step of making a home for herself, other than her husband’s. Given the strata of society she comes from, the decision makes her a role model.

12-year-old hit by bus, killed
Chandigarh, May 17
A 12-year-old-girl was killed on the spot when a bus hit her near Palsora village this afternoon, here. She was reportedly coming home from school when the accident occurred.

Sibal for setting up “medical kiosks” in the country
Chandigarh, May 17
The biggest challenge before the country is to provide healthcare facilities to common people who cannot afford to pay for their treatment. Emphatic that no “Bharat Nirman’’ could be possible until the health sector is strengthened, the Minister of State for Science and Technology and Ocean Development, Mr Kapil Sibal, while addressing the gathering at the PGI today, said India needed to find solutions to the diseases like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and hepatitis, which were essentially the development countries’ diseases.

Passing Thru

COMMUNITY

Farmers celebrate relay fast anniversary against PUDA

Mohali, May 17 Farmers who completed one year of relay fast organised in protest against the forcible acquisition of their land by the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) celebrated the day as Kisan Ekta Diwas here today. Members of Kisan Hit Bachao Committee (Periphery Area) at a dharna in support of their demands at Sohana Chowk, Mohali, on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

More powers for panchayats sought

Chandigarh, May 17 Even as Punjab has handed over the planning and implementation work of at least six departments to the panchayati raj institutions, decentralization of governance seems to a distant dream for the zila parishad, panchayat samiti and panchayats in the city. Punjab Governor S.F. Rodrigues addresses a two-day workshop on ‘‘Training and education of panches and sarpanches of Chandigarh villages” held at CRRID on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

Property prices crash in Lalru
Lalru, May 17
Property prices in Lalru and surrounding villages have crashed following a decision of the Punjab Government to develop the area under a master plan. To check haphazard urbanisation in the area, the Punjab Regional Town Planning and Development Board had directed the Department of Town and Country Planning to prepare a master plan for Lalru. The board had taken the decision in a meeting chaired by the Punjab Chief Minister on May 10.

Draft law debate fails to enthuse councillors
Chandigarh, May 17
A callous attitude was witnessed during the discussions over the draft model law held at the meeting of the municipal corporation here today. Members who have been pressing the need for giving more powers to the councillors for the past several years were absent during the discussion.

Driver’s wife moves NHRC
Chandigarh, May 17
The wife of a driver in the UT Social Welfare Department today moved the National Human Right Commission(NHRC) alleging harassment at the hands two senior functionaries of the Chandigarh Administration.

JPMO demands regularisation of daily wagers
Chandigarh, May 16
The Joint Platform of Mass Organisations (JPMO) today started a week-long dharna here today. The JPMO is demanding the regularisation of daily wagers and contractual workers. It was pointed out that a number of workers in this category were working from the past more than 15 years.

BSNL employees honoured Chandigarh, May 17 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) awarded its employees for their exceptional services on 37th World Telecom Day. A function in this regard was held here today. Award-winning sportspersons of the BSNL along with the Chief General Manager of the BSNL, Punjab Circle, Mr G.S Bhatia (centre) at a function held to mark the World Telecom Day at Makhan Shah Lubhana Bhavan, Sector 30, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

Workshop on adolescent problems held
Panchkula, May 17
Divergent views were expressed by experts on “Identity crisis” among youth. A parent-teacher workshop which involved young boys and girls was organised by the Panchkula chapter of the Family Planning Association of India on the office premises here.

The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh greets Chandigarh’s Parvendra Kumar who won the Scientist of the Year Award 2003 during a DRDO technology awards presentation ceremony held in New Delhi on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

MC warning to illegal vehicle repair shops
Chandigarh, May 17
Motor mechanics running illegal repair shops in different parts of the city have been warned by the municipal corporation that the tools in use and the vehicles under repair by these motor mechanics will be impounded. This was stated in a press note issued here today.

Yoga workshop from May 20
Panchkula, May 17
A yoga workshop is being conducted by the regional chapter of the Art of Living society here at the Sports Complex from May 20 to May 24. The workshop will commence at 5.30 a.m. on the opening day.

• Foreign object in soft drink bottle
• Water at low pressure on May 18, 19
• Appointed

CRIME

Case registered against Irma
Chandigarh, May 17
The local police has registered another cheating case against Irma Bajwa for duping a jeweller of Rs 72 lakh by issuing cheques which later bounced. Irma Bajwa, a resident of Mohali, was arrested by the UT police on May 14 for duping a Sector 8 resident of Rs 8 lakh.

2 held for wrongly identifying guarantor to loan
Chandigarh, May 17
The local police today arrested a present and a former municipal councillor of Dera Bassi for wrongly identifying a person who had stood as a guarantor to a bank loan of Rs 6 lakh.

No headway in robbery case
Lalru, May 17
The Punjab police has failed to make any headway in the Dappar robbery and murder case in which a gang of armed robbers had hacked three persons, including two women, of a family to death and left seven others seriously injured on May 8.

Two held, stolen goods recovered
Chandigarh, May 17
The local police today arrested two youths from near the Matour barrier while they were carrying stolen items in a rehri. Both accused are drug addicts, said the police. Vipin Kumar (24) and Kamlesh Kumar (20), both residents of Burail, stole three manhole covers from Sector 52 last night. Two cases of thefts were registered.

Girl commits suicide
Panchkula, May 17
Daughter of a watch guard, Dropati (13), allegedly committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance at her residence (215, MDC, Sector 4) here, late last night.

Car hits traffic cop
Chandigarh, May 17
A speeding white Maruti Zen car hit a traffic police constable at the Sector 36 and 37 lights points, when the cop signalled its driver to stop the vehicle. The cop suffered minor injuries in the accident that took place, last evening.

BUSINESS

Rise in sale of gold
Baisakhi scheme woos customers
Chandigarh, May 17
The Baisakhi Gold festival’ scheme 05, launched in Punjab on April 23, has brought cheers for city jewellers. Launched in the month of Baisakhi , the scheme has the approval of the World Gold Council.

EDUCATION

Project to equip slum children with vocational skills
Chandigarh, May 17
The Chandigarh Administration has launched a pilot project for providing work- related education and imparting skills to the children in the age group of six to 14 years in the schools which are catering to children living in slums and rehabilitation colonies. The project aims to give a vocational touch to the education.

Hamara School Aim is to develop lifelong learners Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old, he will not depart for it. The school is managed by the Sherwood Convent Educational Society and is running in its own building. It aims at developing lifelong learners and promoting academic excellence. Features: It is a co-educational institution. Principal Kusum Singhal.

Principalspeak
Emphasis is on value education
True education is that which helps for the balanced and harmonious development of all aspects of human personality: physical, intellectual, spiritual, aesthetic and social and enable the person to achieve the ultimate aim i.e. truth. This is what Sherwood Convent School is trying to provide its students.

Udham Singh College students shine
Mohali, May 17
Students of Shaheed Udham Singh College of Engineering and Technology, Tangori, have performed brilliantly in the semester examinations held in December by the Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar.

PU staff to oppose ‘no work, no pay’
Chandigarh, May 17
Panjab University (non-teaching) Employees Federation has decided to oppose “no work no pay” item in the agenda for the syndicate meeting scheduled to take place on May 21. In a press note issued on Monday, the federation said it was an anti-employee move and had triggered a sharp resentment among all sections of employees. 

BBA result declared

CULTURE

Collection of songs released
Chandigarh, May 17
A meeting of the Kavita Kender under the presidentship of Mr Shangara Singh Bhullar, Editor, Punjabi Tribune, and Mr Gobind Singh Kanjala, MLA, was held in the city to release a collection of songs, “Nachda Punjab” written by Joginder Singh Jogi Talwandiwala.

Marathon solo dancer creates history
Chandigarh, May 17
“I am feeling at the top of the world”, awfully tired Vijay Sharma murmured. He was enthusiastic to respond to the jubilant crowd but failing to fight with his physical limitations only smiled to reciprocate the gesture of over 1,000 spectators.

HEALTH

Homoeo dispensary inaugurated
Chandigarh, May 17
The Homoeopathic Medical College Association, in collaboration with the Sanatan Dharam Sabha, started a homoeopathic dispensary in Phase IV, Mohali, yesterday. Mr C.L. Dhamija, secretary of the association, announced the launching of two schemes for the senior citizens.

Tina shares secrets of silky skin
Chandigarh, May 17
With fashion dictating rising hemlines, plunging necklines, spaghetti straps and even going strapless, skin care has become a top priority for the fashion conscious. As no woman wants to have hair on visible areas like face, ears, hands, legs and arms, removing those unwanted hair has become a problem for many.

SPORTS

Gagandeep, Saroj clinch carrom titles

Chandigarh, May 17 Gagandeep clinched the men’s singles title whereas the women’s title was bagged by Saroj Chandel in the 8 th St Stephen’s Carrom Ranking Trophy, which concluded at St Stephen’s School here today. Winners of St. Stephen’s Carrom Ranking Tournament pose with their trophies at St. Stephen’s School, Sector 45, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

Netball camp for Pak series starts

Chandigarh, May 17 The Netball Federation of India is conducting a coaching camp for the Indian girls’ netball team from today The camp, being hosted by the Netball Association of Chandigarh, is being held at MCM DAV Colleges for Girls, Sector 36, Chandigarh. The Indian girls’ netball team during a camp at MCM DAV College, Sector 36, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Chandigarh lads score 2-wkt win

Mohali, May 17 Chandigarh District trounced Jalandhar District by two wickets in the semifinals of Under-17 M L Markan Trophy at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here today. Resuming their innings with overnight score of 87 for 4, Jalandhar scored 260 runs in their second innings. Chandigarh made 136 runs in 37 overs. Members of the Chandigarh District team in a jubilant mood after defeating Jalandhar team in M.L Markan Cricket Trophy at PCA, Mohali, on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

Chandigarh U-21 soccer squad
Chandigarh, May 17
The following players will represent Chandigarh in the forthcoming 13th Under-21 National Football Championship (North Zone) to be held at Haldwani (Uttaranchal) from May 21 to June 2.

Satluj Public lads emerge winners
Panchkula, May 17
Superb all round performance by Vipul Chadha (68 off 44 balls and 2 for 20) enabled Satluj Public School XI to beat Bhawan Vidyalya XI at Satluj cricket grounds here today.

• Sub-junior ball badminton meet