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Forest Hill case
Amarinder, ministers, officials get notice
Chandigarh, September 7
With the Central Bureau of Investigation beginning its probe into the controversial forest hill case, notices have been issued to the Punjab Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh and certain ministers, journalists and IAS officers.

HUDA draw for plots: applicants to get interest
Chandigarh, September 7
Thousands of applicants, who have applied for residential plots advertised under various housing schemes floated by the Haryana Urban Development Agency but have neither been allotted plots and nor has their initial deposit been refunded, will be paid interest at the rate of 5.5 per cent per annum.

Officials ‘placating’ panches in land scam case
Chandigarh, September 7
In connection with the case of land grabbing of Mauli Jagran panchayat land, two senior citizens of the area have alleged that certain UT officials were trying to placate the sarpanch and three panches of the Mauli Jagran gram panchayat who were involved in the scam.

COMMUNITY

Chandigarh Club members... Beware
Chandigarh, September 7
Members of Chandigarh Club need to be beware against telephone calls from a call centre asking them to give copies of their Permanent Account Numbers. The caller says he wants these for a lucky draw on behalf of an international bank that would give ‘free petrol deals’ besides other expensive gifts, including cars, motor cycles and refrigerators.

Swindlers’ list gets longer
Chandigarh, September 7
The next time you allow a stranger to divert your attention while walking down the road or after entering your home for offering a loan, or else with queries, be extra vigilant for chances are that he/she may either manage to extract vital information regarding your bank account, or rob your valuable articles.

Encroachments Parks are not for parking Chandigarh, September 7 Encroachments in public parks, particularly in the Southern sectors, has become a common sight in the city. The problem is pronounced in the southern belt of the city because of lesser parking space and a heavy density of vehicles as compared to those in the northern sectors. Cars parked in a park in Sector 44, Chandigarh. — A Tribune photograph

Spanish architects talk about bionic science and architecture Chandigarh, September 7 For these pioneers, architecture is not about using space as much as it is about living it. For them, it constitutes the very soul of the city and when structures are combined with nature, there is a sublime, almost ethereal quality to the work produced. This is what Dr Javier Pioz and Dr Rosa Cervera, acclaimed architects from Madrid, Spain, believe. In the city to give a talk on “Bionic Architecture, Learning from Nature,” they remain firm on the need for greater commitment towards building a better living environment in harmony with nature. Dr Javier Pioz and Dr Rosa Cervera

Army officers remember war hero       Chandigarh, September 7 With Lieut-Col Dhan Singh Thapa, one of independent India’s highest decorated soldiers passing away, an era of war heroes has come to an end. He was the last living Param Vir Chakra winner who had been decorated for valour in war fought against another nation.        Lieut-Col Dhan Singh Thapa General Jamwal takes over as ARTRAC chief Chandigarh, September 7 Chief of Staff, Army Training Command, Shimla, Lieut-Gen K.S. Jamwal, will take over as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ARTRAC, on October 1. The post of GOC-in-C fell vacant after Lieut-Gen Deepak Kapoor took over as the GOC-in-C, Northern Command, Udhampur, earlier this week.

We’ve trivialised politics, says Surender Sharma Gone are the days when the patriarchs of religion and politics were devoted to generate communal harmony by cementing the bonds of love for the cause of humanity but now their perceptions and priorities have changed. So it is now left to the wisdom of intellectuals and the media who should come forward to check further degeneration in society and governance, observed Surender Sharma, satirist poet, perturbed over declining ethics in every sphere.

Surender Sharma

Ganesha puja begins Chandigarh, September 7 Sounds of hymns and shlokas filled the air as devotees converged to mark the beginning of “Ganesha Puja” in the city today. The annual festival of the Ganpati began today with the “murti sthapna” (installation of Lord Ganesha’s statue) by the Maharashtra Mandal in Sector 19 and the Vayu Sena Maharashtra Mandal in Sector 31 D, near the Shiv Mandir.
A priest performs aarti after the ‘sthapna’ of a Ganesha Idol by the Vayu Sena Maharashtra Mandal in Sector 31-D, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Protests against fuel price hike Chandigarh, September 7 The local unit of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha today organised a demonstration in protest against the hike in petrol prices by the Congress-led UPA government. An effigy of the Central Government was burnt at the Plaza, Sector 17 here. Activists of the Bharatiya Janta Yuva Morcha burn an effigy of the Central Government against hike in petrol and diesel prices in Chandigarh on Wednesday.

Fuel loan — Bhatti style Chandigarh, September 7 Reacting to the steep hike in fuel prices in a humorous way, members of the Nonsense Club today opened up a counter in the premises of a filling station in sector 17, Chandigarh, to disburse loan for petrol and diesel. Jaspal Bhatti distributes loans for petrol and diesel to those who can afford vehicles but not fuel at Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

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CRIME

2 mishap deaths in 24 hours
Chandigarh, September 7
The Chandigarh Police has failed to make the roads secure for two-wheeler riders. Nothing else can explain the occurrence of two deaths and another serious accident in the past 24 hours. The dead include Shushil Kumar and Amit Sahni, while the injured has been identified as Pritam Singh.

Maid servant kills self out of depression
Chandigarh, September 7
A 30-year-old unmarried maid servant allegedly hanged herself to death in a Sector 34 house here, where she was working. No suicide note was found on the body and the reason behind the death is still not known, said the police.

Thieves decamp with cash, jewellery
Mohali, September 7
Thieves decamped with cash and gold ornaments worth Rs 34,000 from the house of Dr T.S. Sohal, president of the Residents Welfare Association, Phase X here. According to the police, the incident took place yesterday when the house was unoccupied.

BUSINESS

Craft bazaar at Lajpat Rai Bhavan
Chandigarh, September 7
A craft bazaar, bringing together a plethora of artisans from all over the country and organised by the Geetanjali Welfare Society for the promotion of craftsmen, is on at Lajpat Rai Bhavan, Sector 15, Chandigarh, till September 12.

EDUCATION

Nine students caught using unfair means
Mohali, September 7
Nine students appearing in the supplementary examinations conducted by the Punjab School Education Board for Classes X and XII were allegedly caught indulging in unfair means.

Additional charge
Mohali, September 7
The vice-chairman of the Punjab School Education Board, Mrs Hardayal Kaur, has been given the additional charge of the Secretary. According to an office order issued by the board Chairman today, the vice-chairman will hold the post of the secretary till a regular appointment is made.

Employee suspended
Mohali, September 7
The Punjab School Education Board has suspended its employee, Avtar Singh, working in the examination wing on the charge of demanding a bribe of Rs 400 from a student, Karan Singh, of Nawanshahr for doing his work in the board.

National Award for city teacher Chandigarh, September 7 Ms Sudesh Kumari, a JBT teacher with Government Girls High School, Sector 25, has been conferred with the National Award - 2004. She was honoured by the President, Dr A.P.J. Kalam, on Teachers Day at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. Ms Sudesh Kumari, a JBT teacher of Government Girls High School, Sector 25, being conferred the National Award by the President, Dr A.P.J. Kalam, on Teachers Day at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.

Teachers of Blue Bird High School, Sector-16, Panchkula, celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi on the school premises on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph Ms Neenu Vij, Convener of "Sapling" group interacts with students of Tribune Model School, Sector 29, Chandigarh, on Wednesday.

Engineering students shine
Mohali, September 7
Students of Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran, have brought laurels to the college in various sports events during the second Inter-College Weightlifting Championship organised by Punjab Technical University.

People’s view on Bhagat Singh stressed
Chandigarh, September 7
A talk on ‘Reconstruction of Shaheed Bhagat Singh’ was today organised in the Department of Sociology at Panjab University today. The talk was delivered by Dr I.D. Gaur, Department of Evening Studies.

Kidwai praises free trade
Chandigarh, September 7
A seminar on “Social Transformation in North Western India’ was today organised at Panjab University. Dr A.R. Kidwai, Governor, Haryana, inaugurated the seminar.

Seminar on literacy
Chandigarh, September 7
The Centre for Adult, Continuing Education & Extension, PU organised a seminar on “Literacy and Sustainable Development” on the eve of International Literacy Day at the Department of Sociology, Panjab University.

Creating awareness on literacy Panchkula, September 7 The District Institute of Education and Training, Sector 7, organised a mehndi competition in which 25 girl students of the institute participated. The event was arranged on the eve of World Literacy Day. Students led by staff members will keep close interaction with inmates of slum colonies. A mehndi competition in progress at the District Institute of Education and Training, Sector 7, Panchkula. — A Tribune photograph

Save education convention
Mohali, September 7
The All-India Save Education Committee will be organising North India Save Education Convention against commercialisation and privatisation of education at the English auditorium, Panjab University, Chandigarh, on September 11.

SPORTS

Chandigarh XI rout British army Chandigarh, September 7 The British Army Hockey team, touring India for friendship matches, was routed by Chandigarh XI 8-1 in the first match that was played at Hockey Stadium, Sector 42, here today. Finding no match of the Chandigarh team, which have five international players, including two Olympians, the first goal against the British team was scored in the third minute by Gurdeep Singh. Deepak Thakur of Chandigarh XI makes his move in an exhibition match with British Army Hockey at Hockey Stadium, Sector 42, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph.

Hockey stadium awaits installation of floodlights
Chandigarh, September 7
Despite getting acquiescence from the local Air Force authorities, the Hockey Stadium, Sector 42, here is still awaiting the floodlights required to stage matches in the night. It has been almost one year when a proposal to this effect came up.

Indoor games inaugurated
Mohali, September 7
In order to provide recreational facilities for its members and keep them fit, the Mohali Industries Association has constituted a sports committee. Mr Bhinder Singh, General Manager, District Industries Centre, Mohali, inaugurated indoor games here today.

ADMINISTRATION

4 inspectors transferred
Chandigarh, September 7
The Inspector General of Chandigarh Police today ordered transfers of four Inspectors while three recently promoted Inspectors have been given new posts. The spokesman of the Chandigarh Police stated in a press note that Inspector Parmod Kumar and Inspector Surinder Kumar Malhotra have been transferred to Recruitment Training Centre and Police Lines, respectively.