Generation Next prefers PG accommodation
Chandigarh, June 9
They come from the breed of the unfettered Generation Next which can’t do without its freedom and independence, doesn’t like being tied down by rules and regulations of hostels and can’t have wardens breathing down their necks constantly.

Courses in foreign languages at PU
Chandigarh, June 9
If you are yearning for a chance to brush up your skills in catching up the lingo of widely spoken foreign languages, Panjab University's short term and masters level programmes in some foreign languages may provide the answers.

Mohali students prefer Chandigarh schools
Mohali, June 9
Chandigarh schools remains the first option for Mohali students who have just passed Class X examination and are looking for admissions in various streams for Class XI.

College Call
Govt College to offer BSc in biotechnology
Chandigarh, June 9
Government College, Sector 11, is all set to introduce three-year B.Sc biotechnology course which is subject to approval of Panjab University. It is also starting add on courses in journalism, video reporting and editing in the department of English this year.

Prospectus sale picks up in city
Chandigarh, June 9
The sale of prospectuses has caught up as students from far and wide have started pouring into various city college campuses.

O-CET results declared
Chandigarh, June 9
Panjab University declared the results of the Other than Common Entrance Test (O-CET) today. The test was conducted for admission to various postgraduate courses which were held from June 1 to 5.

COMMUNITY

300 cops to assist PUDA in demolishing colony
Mohali, June 9
The Punjab police will deploy over 300 personnel for demolishing the Guru Nanak Colony in Phase-10 here. This is the largest police deployment for any anti-encroachment drive undertaken by the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) in the state so far.

PUDA decision on colony draws flak
Mohali, June 9
The Citizens Welfare Council, Phase X, has flayed the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) for the ninth time.

Bansal group dominates CTCC list
Chandigarh, June 9
The list of Chandigarh Territorial Congress Committee delegates released by the party high command in New Delhi shows dominance of the group backed by Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, the local MP.

Manch objects to ‘anti-Dalit’ statements
Mohali, June 9
Members of the Dalit Chetna Manch have objected to the statements given by members of the General Category Employees Federation regarding recruitment of Dalits to various posts in Ropar district.

ESPL employees’ protest continues
Mohali, June 9
Employees of the ESPL continued their protest outside the factory here today against the lockout and alleged illegal retrenchment of employees.

Residents claim diarrhoea death in colony
Mohali, June 9
One person died in Amb Sahib Colony here today. While members of his family claimed that he died due to diarrhoea, a doctor who visited the colony said diarrhoea was not the cause of his death. Ram Charan had come here from Uttar Pradesh to visit his son’s place in the colony.

Disabled, but less by no means
Chandigarh, June 9
They listen and speak through their eyes and their will to succeed goes far beyond maudlin words as their achievement has proved that they have that special spark to shine bright.

Applications invited for child award
Chandigarh, June 9
The Department of Woman and Child Development under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has invited applications for the National Child Award for exceptional achievement for the year 2005. 

Fire in shop
Mohali, June 9
Fire broke out in a stationery shop in Phase X here late last night.

Four hurt in mishaps
Mohali, June 9
Four persons were critically injured in two separate accidents that took place in Kharar and Mullanpur Garibdass in the past 24 hours. While a father and his son duo were grievously injured when their scooter was hit by a speeding car in Kharar, late last night, a mother and her daughter duo were injured when they were hit by a scooterist while they were walking down to the Mullanpur Garibdass bus stand today.

Office-bearers
Chandigarh, June 9
The ad hoc body of Shirdi Sai Samaj Temple, Sector 29-A, Chandigarh, held its election as per the constitution of the Samaj and the following office-bearers were elected and administered the oath yesterday: president, Mr Ramesh Kalia; vice-president, Mr Bimal Rai; general secretary, Mr Anil Khurana; cashier, Mr S. K. Jan; joint secretary, Mr Manoj Goyal.

Readers Write
Make selling blood cognizable offence
Reference your news item “Making a living by donating blood, stealing mobile phones” in Chandigarh Tribune of June 6, 2005. I was shocked to learn that even in Chandigarh, which is known as the Mecca of voluntary blood donation, there are unscrupulous criminals selling blood for a handful of rupees. This terrible practice has to be stopped immediately.

Laptop robber nabbed
Chandigarh, June 9
The local police arrested an man minutes after he stole a laptop computer from a car while in a separate case one person was arrested with 20 grams of smack, according to police sources here today.

2 drug addicts held, confess to thefts
Chandigarh, June 9
local police has arrested two drug addicts allegedly involved in three cases of vehicle thefts and also recovered a stolen mobile phone from their possession.

Vehicle lifter Amit Kumar and Jagbir Sandhu arrested by the Chandigarh police at the Sector-34 police station in Chandigarh on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph

Flesh trade racket busted
Chandigarh, June 9
Three women and the kingpin of a flesh trade racket being run in Mani Majra were today arrested by the local police, here.

BUSINESS

Vice-Chairperson of Puncom takes over
Mohali, June 9
Ms Sonia Deepak Arora of the Congress joined as the Vice-Chairperson of the Punjab Communication Limited (Puncom) here today.

New Release
‘Parineeta’ in 21st century
The creative film maker Vidhu Vinod Chopra is amongst the earliest to attempt flick, sensible films within the format of popular cinema. He is ready to take centrestage with his literary classic ‘Parineeta - The Married Woman’ after the blockbuster success of last year’s biggest release ‘Munnabhai MBBS’.

Vidya Balan and Raima Sen in ‘Parineeta’

She’s ‘kool’ about being sex symbol
Bollywood seems to be the ideal destination for charming actor Neha Dhupia. Braving the heat, a claustrophobic meeting room, pressing crowds and frantic police protection she sat down to answer a handful of not-so-original questions with élan. Dressed nattily in a blue spaghetti strap blouse and a chocolate brown skirt, Neha was in the city as a guest of honour at the inauguration of an electronics goods shop in Sector 8.

Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia at the inauguration of an electronics goods shop at Circuit Mall, Sector 8, Chandigarh, on Thursday. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

Mamta Joshi casts a Sufiana spell
The strains of Sufiana melodies from the legendary mystics weaved in delectable form by the young exponent, Mamta Joshi virtually captivated the audience at the Pracheen Kala Kendra auditorium today. Performing in the city for the first time to seek blessings of her mentors, the Kosers, Mamta attempted to established her credentials of a versatile artist with a promise.

Students of Sobha Koser present a dance at the Pracheen Kala Kendra on Thursday.
— A Tribune photograph

‘Rustam-e-Hind’ launched
At line Punjabi cinema is emerging to be a trendsetter by producing films replete with innovative themes, unlike the conventional love stories woven in rustic ambience and supported with music-based on the otherwise popular Punjabi folklore. But with a view to promoting and propagating wrestling Sargam Audios today launched Punjabi film, ‘Rustam-e-Hind’, at a function held at the Chandigarh Press Club.

Arjuna awardee wrestler Jagdish Bhola (standing left) and Bharat Kesari wrestler Parminder Doomchheeri with Ruchi, who play lead roles in a Punjabi film “Rustam-e-Hind” at the Chandigarh Press Club on Thursday. 
— A Tribune photograph

St Stephen’s, DAV school in last four
Chandigarh, June 9
St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, and DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, entered the semifinals of the ICL Certifications Limited Inter-School Cricket Tournament for under-15 being organised by Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to Haryana Cricket Association here today at DAV School grounds,
Sector 8.

ADMINISTRATION

MC President’s election stalled again
Panchkula, June 9
The elections to the posts of MC President and Vice-President have been stalled yet again. Even as 15 councillors, cutting across party lines, held meetings with the OSD to the Chief Minister, Dr K.V. Singh, for “unaniomously” electing the President, five Congress councillors challenged the decision to hold the elections on June 11.