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Hawara ‘regrets’ not killing Tytler
Bhaniarawala, Ashutosh were also on hit list
Chandigarh, July 9
Babbar Khalsa International’s alleged chief Jagtar Singh Hawara has reportedly told the Chandigarh police that he had only one regret — that of being arrested before he could accomplish his mission of assassinating senior Congress man Jagdish Tytler and religious leaders Baba Piara Singh Bhaniarawala and Ashutosh.

Jail floor was broken with dumbbells
Chandigarh, July 9
Jagtar Singh Hawara and his alleged accomplices managed to break the jail floor with the help of dumbbells before digging the tunnel. After digging 10 to 12 feet vertically with the help of a “khurpa”, they proceeded horizontally.

Consensus eludes Cong on ZP chief issue
Chandigarh, July 9
Even as the Bansal faction of the Chandigarh Territorial Congress Committee (CTCC) is yet to have an upper hand in the organisational set-up, it has another problem on its hands. Now, the forthcoming election to the Chairman of the UT Zila Parishad is proving to be an arduous task. 

Passing Thru

COMMUNITY

No takers for HUDA restaurant in Vatika
Panchkula, July 9
One of the main attractions of Vatika garden, Sector 5 here, the gazebo style cafeterias, has no takers. For the past seven months, the eatery has been lying closed, thus putting off evening visitors to this exquisitely landscaped green expanse.

Verma’s unique machine puts Panchkula on world map
Panchkula, July 9
Fourteen years ago he had started out with a small capital but determination to succeed in the field of designing machines. With clientele like General Motors, Suzuki, Subros, Gates and Phillips, and a Bharat Udyog Ratna award under his belt, Mr Hari Om Verma has brought Panchkula on the international industrial map.

ESPL union opposes purchase of components
Mohali, July 9
The ESPL Employees Union today opposed the move of the management to purchase components for the unit even when the factory was lying closed. According to information available, electronic components worth over Rs 4 lakh had been purchased which were delivered at the factory today.

ECHS clinic, CSD canteen to come up in Sec 47

Chandigarh, July 9 To cater to the needs of ex-servicemen in the city and its vicinity, a multi-facility complex, which will include an ECHS clinic and a CSD canteen, will be constructed in Sector 47 here. The GOC-in-C, Western Command, Lieut-Gen S. Pattabhiraman (left), gives a patient hearing to Air Marshal Randhir Singh (retd) during his interaction with ex-servicemen in Chandi Mandir on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Books on disability, child rights released
Chandigarh, July 9
The Chandigarh chapter of Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) today released three books written with the objective of spreading legal literacy among people, the academia, NGOs and lawyers.

Plea to NHRC in Imrana case
Chandigarh, July 9
The BJP Mahila Morcha today demanded capital punishment for Imrana’s father-in-law for “raping” her. The general secretary of the BJP Mahila Morcha, Ms Meera Kanwaria, said the nation was ashamed of the verdict of the Muslim Ulema.

Workshop on village development today
Chandigarh, July 9
The National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research(NITTTR), Sector 26, will organise a one-day workshop on “integrated village development” here tomorrow.

• Jawan succumbs to injuries
• Tribune scribe bereaved

CRIME

Minor girl abducted
Chandigarh, July 9
Theft of three vehicles, including two motorcycles, and a car stereo, was reported to the Chandigarh Police in the past 24 hours. Besides this, the two gas cylinders were also stolen.

EDUCATION

Contractual teachers hold protest

Chandigarh, July 9 As many as 400 teachers working in various government schools of the city held a protest at Matka chowk here today. The teachers, accompanied by their children, raised slogans against the Administration for terminating their services. The children appealed to the Administration to “save” their families. Members of the UT Government School Contractual Teachers Association along with their children protest in Chandigarh on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Magazine released
Mohali, July 9
A monthly magazine, “Manjusha”, was released by Mr Tarun Bajaj, Managing Director, Hafed, at a function organised at ICFAI Business School in the Phase VIII Industrial Area here today.

CULTURE

Satin, net weave ‘black magic’ Mohali, July 9 Models sashayed down the ramp presenting beautiful creations of students of the local National Institute of Fashion Design at a fashion show “Trends — 2005” organised at Mohali Club here today. Various items from innovative collections were presented one after the other by female as well male models at the colourful evening which started about an hour late. A few disruptions in the power supply marred the show. The collections included short check shirts, ponchos, black party wear gowns, bridal wear and khadi summer outfits. Models display creations by Mohali NIFD students at “Trendz 2005”, a fashion show, at Mohali Club on Saturday night. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

LEISURE

Going strong at 100 Born on July 1, 1905, he has seen it all — from the first light bulb to the first man on the moon! For Jamna Dass who turned hundred on July 1 this year, life is a happy twinkle in his eyes and a century of vast changes. “Life is about living each moment to the fullest, imbibing the many changes that come by”, believes this feisty man who was felicitated at a special ceremony today by the Chandigarh Senior Citizens Association amidst fanfare, celebrations, flowers and a cheerful pink cake! Members of the Chandigarh Senior Citizens Association celebrate the birthday of 100-year-old Jamna Dass at Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Depicting inadequacies in governance

Not necessarily the ultramodern theatrical infrastructure and air-conditioned ambience can guarantee a magical drama performance, any intrusive art afficionado would have believed having witnessed the incredible presentation of the Punjabi play ‘FIR’ under the backdrop of the pastoral ambience here at the sleepy village of Mullan pur Garibdas. Artistes perform a play “FIR” at Munna Lal Puri Government Senior Secondary School at Mullanpur on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

HEALTH

Free medical camp

SPORTS

Sports bonanza at Lake Club Chandigarh, July 9 City residents are in for a special treat. For, the Lake Club in its new 'avatar' as the Lake Sports Complex is offering numerous sporting facilities to residents. A new aerobics/gymnasium hall being spruced up at Lake Sports Complex, Chandigarh. — A Tribune photograph

Dev Saini clinches TT titles Chandigarh, July 9 It was a day for Dev Saini of DAVPS-8 who clinched the titles in both junior and sub-junior categories (boys) on the penultimate day of the Bhawan Hawk’s 11th Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh State (1st Ranking) Table Tennis Tournament being held at Table Tennis Hall, Sector 23, here, today. It was a one-sided affair tie in the sub-junior finals as Dev Saini outclassed Puneet at 11-6, 11-9, 11-6. Barbie Nagpal in action during her match during the State table tennis tournament at the 11th Bhavan Vidyalaya, Sector 23, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Saurabh Arora: an upcoming fast bowler
Chandigarh, July 8
Saurabh Arora, a promising cricketer is on the verge of maturing into a fast bowler of repute. This 19 year old, law student of Panjab University, Chandigarh has been a National player and his real exposure began when he represented Indian Schools Cricket team in the Commonwealth (under 19) Cricket meet in year 2003. Saurabh has also represented Haryana in the Cooch Behar trophy for under 19 section and displayed his prowess. In many open tournaments held at state level, he has won best bowler several times.

Himal, Mandeep lead in chess tourney
Chandigarh, July 9
Himal Gusian and Mandeep Singh are leading the table with four points each in the Chandigarh under-25 Chess Championship 2005, organised by the Chandigarh Chess Association at St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, here today.