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Chaos rules city roads
Residents suffer as Sacha Sauda supporters choke streets
Chandigarh, October 26
It was chaos all the way. As hundreds of Dera Sacha Sauda supporters today choked up the city roads and streets to protest against the alleged implication of their brethren by the Central Bureau of Investigation, the residents had to drive extra miles to reach their destinations.

Sea of humanity arrives at Chandigarh to support the Sacha Sauda protest march. — Tribune photo by Vinay Malik

Brisk business for some
Chandigarh, October 26
For shopkeepers and the dhaba owners, it was time for some brisk business. As hundreds of Sacha Sauda supporters descended on the city to take part in a protest, the shopkeepers doled out “goodies”.

Everybody wants a pass for match
Chandigarh, October 26
Cricket lovers in the region are looking forward to the one-day international cricket tie between India and Sri Lanka at the PCA Stadium, Mohali, to be held on Friday. But like on previous occasions, what has emerged as vital for the cricket buffs is to manage the VVIP pass.

Bid to scuttle probe, say victims
Chandigarh, October 26
Terming the demonstration carried out by followers of Dera Sacha Sauda as 'unwarranted', the families of murder victims alleged that the real motive behind it was to scuttle the investigations by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

PU applies for patent of anti-obesity egg
Chandigarh, October 26
It’s Panjab University first ever application for a patent on its own name and this distinction has come their way courtesy an egg. This, however, is no ordinary egg but one which serves as a dietary supplement for diabetics.

Rodrigues for coordinated planning of UT, suburbs
Chandigarh, October 26
With a view to ensuring harmonious and balanced development of the region, Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gen (Retd) S.F. Rodrigues, has emphasized the need for evolving an effective mechanism for coordinated regional planning for the Union Territory of Chandigarh and the surrounding settlements of Mohali in Punjab and Panchkula in Haryana.

Nayagaon rape case: two cops sacked
Chandigarh, October 26
The Punjab Police has dismissed Inspector Jagjit Singh and Sub Inspector Amarpreet Singh for their alleged role in the infamous Nayagaon rape case. The dismissal has been effected under the provisions of Article 311 of the Indian Constitution.

COMMUNITY

PUDA to auction multistoreyed residential complex
Mohali, October 26
The Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) will auction 2.5 acres in Phase X here for the construction of a world-class multistorey residential complex.

Rickshawpuller seeks FIR in assault case
Chandigarh, October 26
It apparently takes more than an offence to make the Chandigarh Police register a criminal case, especially if the victim belongs to the poor strata of society.

Residents rue lack of civic amenities
Mohali, October 26
Residents of the Army Welfare Housing Organisation (AWHO) colony, Sector 54, complained that they were living a miserable life as the authorities concerned had failed to redress problems related to civic amenities in the complex.

Paramveer wins Panth Rattan award
Chandigarh, October 26
The ninth annual art exhibition organised by the Centurion Bank of Punjab at Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, concluded yesterday. Mr Tejbir Singh, Executive Director of the bank, and Ms Neelam Mansingh Choudhary gave away prizes to the winners.

Animal welfare camp
Chandigarh, October 26
An animal welfare-cum-awareness camp was organised at Hallomajra village here today under the aegis of the UT Animal Husbandry Department.

Tips on safe use of LPG given
Chandigarh, October 26
A safety campaign was launched by HP GAS in the region for the promotion of safe usage of LPG amongst the users of HP gas in September and October.

Cong rally against female foeticide
Chandigarh, October 26
The Chandigarh Territorial Mahila Congress staged a rally against female foeticide in the city here today. Major Krishna Mohini, in charge of the Chandigarh unit, and Mrs lalit Joshi, president of the local unit, led the rally.

Cancer awareness walk tomorrow
Chandigarh, October 26
The Mastectomy Association of Sahayta Cancer Sahyog, Chandigarh, will organise a cervix and breast cancer awareness walk on October 28. Chief Architect of Chandigarh Renu Saigal will flag off the walk at the Dasehra ground.

SAF donates Rs 1.5 crore
Chandigarh, October 26
The South Asia Foundation (SAF) has allocated Rs 1.5 crore to rehabilitate earthquake victims in both parts across the LOC in Kashmir.

Former Tribune employee dead
Chandigarh, October 26
Mr Gurdial Ram, a former shift in charge in the printing section of The Tribune, died here today after a brief illness.

CRIME

Sohana resident stabbed
Mohali, October 26
A resident of Sohana was stabbed by another person following a fight between the two here this evening. According to the police, the two first had an accident, which led to the fight.

BUSINESS

Pathan opens showroom
Chandigarh, October 26
Young cricket sensation Irfan Pathan, accompanied by former Test cricketer and Chairman, Selection Committee, Kiran More today inaugurated a showroom in Sector 17.

EDUCATION

State Science Exhibition opens
Chandigarh, October 26
The Home-cum-Education Secretary, Mr Krishna Mohan, inaugurated the State Science Exhibition 2005 at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 32, here, yesterday.

Colourful performance by Shivalik students
Mohali, October 26
Entertainment was the order of the day as students of Shivalik Public School, Sector 41 Chandigarh, presented a series of colourful performances as a part of their annual day function held at Shivalik Public School, Phase VI, here today.

Students of Shivalik Public School, Mohali, perform at their annual prize distribution function on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Students awarded at annual function
Mohali, October 26
Swami Ram Tirath Public High School, Mohali, held its 25th annual academic award distribution function with great fervour today. The president of the school, Mr Rakesh Sharma, presided over the function.

Students of Swami Ram Tirath Public High School, Mohali, wait to perform at their annual prize distribution function on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Sukhmani team tops paper reading contest
Mohali, October 26
An inter-college technical paper presentation contest was held at the Sri Sukhmani Institute of Engineering and Technology (SSIET), Dera Bassi, today. The theme was “New Frontiers in Information and Communication Technology”.

Sedentary life, junk food harmful, students warned
Chandigarh, October
Health Care Day was celebrated at MCM DAV College, Sector 36, here, today. A blood donation camp was organised by the NSS unit and Medical Committee of the college in collaboration with the Department of Transfusion Medicine, PGI.

Music dominates youth festival
Chandigarh, October 26
Music dominated day two of the Youth and Heritage Festival 2005 being held at Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, here today, as musical competitions in the category of classical instrumental (percussion and non-percussion), Indian orchestra and Western vocal (solo and group) continued late into the night.

MCM College students participate in a youth festival held at Dev Samaj College
in Chandigarh. — A Tribune photograph

Saupin’s donation

COURTS

Stay on Postal Department results
Chandigarh, October 26
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) yesterday granted interim stay on the declaration of result of Postal Assistants and Sorting Assistants in the Postal Department.

HEALTH

Brain tumour removed with endoscopic surgery
Chandigarh, October 26
The Northern Institute of Neuro Sciences (NINS) today became the first institute of the region to perform an endoscopic surgery of the brain tumour popularly known as the single-hole surgery.

Dr A. Jindal explains the surgery technique to mediapersons at NINS, Brain and Spine Hospital, Sector 34, Chandigarh. — A Tribune photograph

Dr J.S. Chopra
Chandigarh, October 26
Dr J.S. Chopra, the first neurologist from Australasia (Australian and Asian continents) and Emeritus Professor at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI), is a strong contender for the presidentship of the World Federation of Neurology.

Cancer control strategies discussed
Chandigarh, October 26
The three day WHO-ICMR workshop on ‘non-communicable diseases: Prevention and Control’ concluded today. Various cancer control strategies were discussed by the DS Guru, Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Punjab at the workshop.

370 kids examined for dental ailments
Chandimandir, October 26
Upkar Society organised a dental check-up camp at Saket Hospital here yesterday. Over 370 children, including 70 physically challenged students, were examined for dental ailments.

SPORTS

Traffic curbs on match day
Mohali, October 26
The Mohali traffic police has chalked out traffic restrictions which would be imposed on the day of the India-Lanka One Day International scheduled on October 28, 2005.

Chandigarh games begin today
Chandigarh, October 26
The city is all set to host the first Chandigarh State Sports Games, being conducted by the Chandigarh Olympic Association (COA), at different centres from October 27 to 30.

St John’s cricket tournament
Chandigarh, October 26
The Chandigarh Cricket Association (affiliated to the Punjab Cricket Association) is organising the first St John’s cricket tournament on the grounds of St John’s High School from November 5.

Delhi team volleyball winner
Chandigarh, October 26
The Delhi team emerged winner beating Chandigarh 25-7, 25-10 and 25-5 in the finals of the 21st Zonal Level Volleyball Trials Tournaments played on the Panjab University grounds here today.

MCM Coaching Centre victor