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Landlords can evict tenants
SC ruling on non-residential premises
New Delhi, October 12
In a judgment that brings cheer to property owners in the Union Territory of Chandigarh and might compound the problems of tenants, the Supreme Court has ruled that landlords in the city can evict tenants from leased out non-residential buildings on the ground of personal needs as the existing law does not provide them any protection.

Two UT cops promoted out of turn
Affected personnel may move court
Chandigarh, October 12
The alleged “out-of-turn promotions” of two Inspectors as DSPs in the Chandigarh police and the “manner in which the orders were passed” have led to a “lot of heart-burning” in the police force.

Mohali to get 1,500-acre IT corridor
Mohali, October 12
The Punjab Government will set up 1,500 acres of IT corridor in Mohali and consider the constitution of Industrial Development Authority on the pattern of Noida for the township.

The idol of Goddess Durga being immersed in the Ghaggar near Dera Bassi on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Neighbours rape deaf married woman
Chandigarh, October 12
A 30-year-old married and hearing impaired woman has alleged that she was repeatedly raped by her two neighbours late last night in Colony Number 5, here.

REGIONAL BRIEFS

The effigy of Ravana goes up in flames on the occasion of the Dasehra celebrations at the Ordinance Cable Factory Ramlila Ground in Sector 29, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photo by Vinay Malik

	Forest land violations to be probed October 12, 2005
	City readies for water amusement park October 11, 2005
	Panchkula cops in dock for beating boy October 10, 2005
	Strong tremors send chill down city’s spine October 9, 2005
	PM is here, but may not address media October 8, 2005
	City spruced up to host VIPs October 7, 2005
	Two collisions, 1 death and callous police October 6, 2005
	Inflated water bills shock Mohali residents October 5, 2005
	Another scam rocks Panjab University October 4, 2005
	Businessman violates forest laws October 3, 2005

Sachin inaugurates physiotherapy clinic
Chandigarh, October 12
“I am thoroughly impressed with the idea this clinic is coming up with. It was the requirement for the fitness and it would be a stepping stone for pain management and rehabilitation.

Sachin Tendulkar inaugurating the Pain Management and Clinic in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Vinay Malik

COMMUNITY

Some city roads get step-motherly treatment
Chandigarh, October 12
The Chandigarh Administration has learnt to play favourites with the city roads and get away with this partial attitude. There is no reason that explains the recarpeting of some roads and others being allowed to become virtual death traps.

The road from Sector 26 Grain Market to St Kabir School linking the city with the prestigious Chandigarh IT Park has become a death-trap for most commuters. — Tribune photo by Vinay Malik

Protest threatened over hiked water charges
Mohali, October 12
Members of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) and municipal councillors belonging to the opposition group have demanded the immediate withdrawal of the hike in water and sewerage charges, failing which residents will hold a major protest outside the Municipal Council Office on October 14.
 
Ravana torched, symbolising victory of good
Chandigarh, October 11
It was around 6 pm, when Wednesday’s sunset also marked the victory of good over evil with the burning of the effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbhkarana watched by thousands of people in the city.

Artistes get ready for the final show on Dasehra organised by the Saraswati Dasehra Committee in Sector 24, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

• Part and parcel of Ramlila for generations
• Schools celebrate Dasehra
• Town bathes in festive spirit
• Festive enthusiasm marks Dasehra 
• Sector 5 hosts main Dasehra celebration

Aanganwari workers from Punjab burn effigies of the Punjab Chief Minister, Education Minister and the Centre in support of their demands at the Matka Chowk in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Delimitation Board meeting makes little headway
Mohali, October 12
The first meeting of the Delimitation Board held here on Monday in connection with the delimitation of municipal wards for the forthcoming elections failed to make much headway with no decisions taken on various issues.

Chhat’s solar light system defunct
Chhat, October 12
An investment of Rs 30 lakh and almost five years later, Chhat village’s only ray of uninterrupted light, the solar street lighting system, lies defunct.

Post offices sell judicial stamps
Chandigarh, October 12
The Department of Posts has started the selling of the non-judicial and judicial stamps at 14 post offices in Punjab, the Chief Postmaster General, Punjab and Chandigarh Circle, said here on Monday.

CRIME

Man crushed to death
Chandigarh, October 12
An 18-year-old resident of Colony No. 5 was killed after a speeding Maruti Zen car hit his motor cycle near Sectors 44 and 45 dividing road today. The car driver reportedly fled from the spot.

BUSINESS

Navratra fair attracts lakhs
Panchkula, October 12
Over nine lakh devotees paid obeisance to Mata Mansa Devi during the Navratra fair which concluded here today with a yajna. Ms N. Bala Bhaskar Rao, IAS Commissioner, Mr Brijendera Singh, Balbir Singh, SP, Parveen Kumar IAS, Virender Dahiya SDM and City Magistrate Vandana Disodia were also present.

EDUCATION

PU appoints public information officers
Chandigarh, October 12
Adhering to the deadline set for today by the Government of India to implement the Right to Information Act, Panjab University today designated Public/Asstt Public Information Officers and the Appellate authority from whom the public can seek information in writing on a proforma, during office hours on working days.

Actual PU bungling figure may never surface
Chandigarh, October 12
The Panjab University authorities investigating the financial bungling that has taken place in the university may never be able to trace the actual extent of the bungling. According to an affidavit submitted to the authorities by one of the booksellers involved in the bungling, it has come to light that in 2004 an effort was made to cover up the bungling by again issuing genuine receipts.

Computer course begins
Chandigarh, October 12
The Centre for Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, Panjab University (PU), yesterday held the inaugural session to mark the commencement of the four-month certificate course in computer applications

Teachers to help spread traffic rules
Chandigarh, October 12
The Chandigarh police wants to teach school instructors a lesson or two. In a proposal submitted to the Education Department of the Chandigarh Administration, the traffic wing of the local police has suggested the attachment of schoolteachers with its Road Safety Cell.

CULTURE

‘Izzat’ at stake, say war heroes
Chandigarh, October 12
Since Independence, Punjab has produced four Param Vir Chakra (PVC) winners, 48 Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) winners, with two of them winning the MVC twice. The number of Vir Chakra awardees is much higher at 250. They were soldiers who had upheld the highest tradition of the Indian armed forces.

Play corrects projection of Bhagat Singh
“UTHO meri duniyan ke garibon ko jaga do/Kaa khe umra ke dro deevar hila do/ Jis khet se dehkaan (farmer) ko myassar na ho roti , uss khet ke har khosha-e-gandham (wheat) ko jlaa do

SPORTS

Let my bat speak, comments Sachin
Mohali, October 12
After two continuous dismal performances in the ongoing Kingfisher Challenger Series for the NKP Salve Trophy, Sachin Tendulkar now wants his bat to speak instead of him.

Sachin Tendulkar walks out after the practice session at PCA Stadium, Mohali, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Team efforts must for success, says Patil
Mohali, October 12
Sandeep Patil, coach of India A team, feels that big names and reputations does not matter much and it is the team efforts which lead to success. Looking exuberant with Monday’s one-wicket success in the ongoing Challenger Trophy against India Seniors, comprising of big stars like Sachin Tendulkar, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif, the coach, who was supervising net sessions of his team at the PCA stadium in the afternoon here today, gave credits of the success to team efforts.

Guru Gobind Singh College girls win v’ball championship
Chandigarh, October 12
The Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Chandigarh, won the Panjab University Inter-college Volleyball A-division (women) Championship held on the PU campus, here, today.

Soccer coaches get tips
Chandigarh, October 12
It was a useful and invigorating experience for the 22 soccer coaches from all over the region to have tips from reputed German soccer coach Torsten Spittler.

Torsten Spittler, German soccer coach, at the conclusion of the AIFF Youth Development Coach Education Workshop at Sector 17 football ground on Wednesday.
— Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Cricket trials tomorrow