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PU reopens to heavy rush
Chandigarh, November 7

Panjab University reopened to heavy rush and chaos today after a long weekend as students wanting to seek admission as private candidates thronged the basement of the administration block to buy the forms and submit their fee.

Heavy rush of students at a fee counter at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Monday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

City contributes 7th gem to Team India
Chandigarh, November 7
Finally the big day has arrived for Chandigarh’s 20-year-old speedster, Vikram Rajvir Singh, with the announcement of his name in the national ODI team for the remaining two matches against Sri Lanka.

A foreign tourist captures creations of Nek Chand in his camera at Rock Garden in Chandigarh. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

A group of ducks in a playful mood at the Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Monday. — Tribune photo by Vinay Malik

A rally organised by the CTU Conductors’ Union at the Sector 17 bus stand in Chandigarh on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Tribune Follow-Up
Medical report confirms torture of theft accused
Chandigarh, November 7
The alleged Chandigarh Police brutality on Rakesh, a Bapu Dham youth accused of theft, has been confirmed with the medical report of the victim showing multiple injuries.

First confirmed case of
dengue in city
Chandigarh, November 7
Following a confirmed case of dengue fever in the city, the UT Health Department has finally realised the need to take preventive measures to combat the disease.

Robbers claiming lives for
paltry sums
Chandigarh, November 7
Incredible but true! People are being murdered in Chandigarh for a few hundred rupees. In fact, the city is fast turning into a haven for robbers having no qualms about bludgeoning people to death for as less as Rs 600 or for money to buy liquor.

Kalam to grace HC golden jubilee function
Chandigarh, November 7
A gala function on December 10 will mark the culmination of the year-long celebrations of the golden jubilee of the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh. The President, Mr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, is learnt to have conveyed his consent to be the chief guest at the
day-long function being organised by the High Court.

Prime Minister’s visit to Chandigarh rescheduled
Chandigarh, November 7
There is a change in the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh’s engagements in Chandigarh on November 9. His visit will be restricted to just two hours.

COMMUNITY

Some leading models who will take part in a fashion show at Hotel Mountview, Chandigarh. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Panchkula land records to be accessible online
Panchkula, November 7
Taking a lead in the region, land records of four tehsils in Panchkula district will be accessible online by the end of December.

Now, pay regular challans at e-counters
Chandigarh, November 7
All traffic challans can now be paid at the e-sampark centres. Earlier, the challan payment at e-sampark centres was restricted only to sticker and postal challans.

Army to hold promotion exams for officers online
Chandigarh, November 7
In the backdrop of the armed forces imbibing information technology in a big way, the Army will shortly begin holding certain promotion examinations as well as entrance tests for prestigious courses on-line.

Chhat puja pollutes Sukhna Chandigarh, November 7 Despite the ban imposed by the Chandigarh Administration on throwing puja material into Sukhna Lake, a sea of devotees today assembled on the banks of the lake and performed Chhat puja. They not only took a holy dip, but also performed ceremonies, thus polluting the lake.
Women offer prayers to the sun god during Chhat puja at Sukhna Lake on Monday. Women observe a day-long fast during the festival, wishing for the betterment of their family and society. — Reuters photo

Fauji Beat
Paratroopers have done the country proud
RAISED in October, 1941, in Delhi, Indian paratroopers completed 64 years of their existence in October. After Partition, Headquarters 2 Airborne Division, 50 Para Brigade and 77 Para Brigade, came to India’s share. We retained only 50 Para Brigade in the restructuring programme. The brigade comprised three distinguished battalions 
— Para (Punjab), 2 Para (Maratha) and 3 Para (Kumaon).

UK delegation calls on Governor
Chandigarh, November 7
Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Nationality, UK, Tony McNulty called on Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd) today.

Sectors 17, 34 to have multi-level parking lots
Chandigarh, November 7
The Chandigarh Administration has decided to develop multi-level parking lots in Sectors 17 and 34, and has identified sites for the purpose.

NHPC celebrates raising day
Chandigarh, November 7
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited celebrated its raising day here today. Addressing NHPC personnel on the occasion, the Executive Director, Mr M.M. Madan, discussed the status of the works of various projects being executed in this region.

Landlord accused of hiring goons for eviction
Panchkula, November 7
A resident of Swatik Vihar in Mansa Devi Complex here has accused his landlord of forcibly trying to get the house vacated, with the help of goons.

Power theft detected
Chandigarh, November 7
The Enforcement Wing of the UT Electricity Department today raided a complex in Industrial Area and detected a case of theft of power.

Chandigarh Calling
Saying it with blossoms
The character of the city is changing and for the moment the pace is not slow and steady but rather fast. Close to the heels of an IT park in the north of the city, now comes a Fashion Technology Park to the south of the city in Mohali’s Sector 90. The park is a response to the opening up of the global fashion market to the Indian industry.

CRIME

Double murder: ex-minister’s brothers surrender
Panchkula, November 7
The main accused in the Hangola double murder case, Kashmira Singh and Sadh Singh, today surrendered before the Raipur Rani police. They are the brothers of a former Minister, Mr Balbir Singh.

2 motor cycles stolen
Chandigarh, November 7
Mr Mahesh Kumar of Indira Colony, Mani Majra, has reported to the police that his Hero Honda motor cycle (CH-03-R-8675) was stolen from the parking lot of Shanti Kunj, Sector 16, on Sunday.

Lecturer’s suicide: in-laws still at large
Mohali, November 7
The police has not been able to arrest any of the four persons booked in connection with the case of alleged suicide committed by a resident of Sector 71 here on Saturday even while raids are being conducted at various places.

BUSINESS

BoB launches one-stop loan shop
Chandigarh, November 7
A new retail loan convenience shop, the Baroda moneyplex was launched at the Sector 22 branch of Bank of Baroda today. Mr M.L. Ohal, AGM, accompanied by Mr Ram Singh Deputy Regional Manager, BOB, dedicated the moneyplex to the customers of BoB and people of the city and the surrounding areas.

EDUCATION

PEC gives more options to Ph.D students
Chandigarh, November 7
Students wanting to enroll for Ph.D at Punjab Engineering College will now have three options to seek admission. They can choose from three categories for admission full time non-sponsored, full time sponsored and part-time candidates. This decision was taken by the PEC Senate at its meeting on October 29.

Modalities for setting question papers highlighted
Mohali, November 7
Very little effort is made in setting the right type of question paper that satisfies the criterion laid for a good test. Nothing is done even to ensure inter-examiner evaluation consistency.

Workshop on fashion trends

Mohali, November 7 A ten-day workshop on international trends and forecast began at the Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology here today. The workshop would be undertaken by well-known fashion forecaster, Ms Harleen Sabharwal. Harleen Sabharwal (second from left) during a workshop at the NIIFT in Mohali on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Fashion students celebrate founder’s day Mohali, November 7 It was special occasion for hundreds of students of Canadian Institute for International Studies here, including the faculty members, who celebrated the college’s founder’s day with great zeal and enthusiasm. Students of Canadian Institute for International Studies present a fashion show during the founder’s day celebrations of the institute in Mohali on Monday.

Founder’s day events at Moti Ram school
Chandigarh, November 7
Moti Ram Arya Senior Secondary School, Sector 27-A, began events regarding the founder’s day fortnight today to mark the ninth death anniversary of its founder president Hardyal Mahajan.

Dr Katare is UIPS Chairman
Chandigarh, November 7
Dr Om Parkash Katare, Professor at University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, has been appointed Chairman of the institute.

HEALTH

Self-examination can detect cancer: expert
Chandigarh, November 7
The National Cancer Awareness Day was today observed by Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, PGIMER.

Over 1,000 delegates for orthodontic congress
Chandigarh, November 7
Flash a million dollar smile as you can now get rid of deformities that prevent you from doing so. With a galaxy of delegates descending on the PGIMER for the 3rd World Edgewise Orthodontic Congress and the 40th Indian Orthodontic Conference from November 11 to November 13, experts will provide “Newer Solutions to Emerging Challenges” in Orthodontics.

SPORTS

The Chandigarh Football Academy had an edge over their rivals Khalsa Football Academy, Kurali, though the teams were tied (1-1) in the scheduled time. The match was decided by penalty shots where the CFA-42 team converted 4 goals while the Kurali team converted only three. Football match in progress between the Chandigarh Football Academy, Sector 42, and Khalsa Football Academy, Kurali, at the football ground, Sector 17, on Monday. — Tribune photo by Vinay Malik

Chandigarh, November 7 The cagers of New Public School, Sector 18, clinched the UT inter-school basketall title when they overpowered DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, by a narrow margin of 71-61 here today. In the final, the NPS players gave a tough time to DAV boys who however maintained their poise all through but could not face the onslaught of the NPS team.

The cagers of New Public School, Sector 18, who won the UT Inter-school basketball title.

Shooting meet from tomorrow
Mohali, November 7
The 41st Punjab State Rifle Shooting Championship competitions in Clay Pigeon for Trap and Skeet is scheduled to be held from November 9 to 12. The competition is being conducted by the Punjab State Rifle Shooting Association at the shooting range, Phase 6, Mohali.

Raj Cricket Club win tourney
Chandigarh, November 7
The Raj Cricket Club registered a seven-wicket win over the Friend's Cricket Club in the finals of the Lalit (Lamba) Memorial Cricket Tournament at Vikas Nagar in Mauli Jagran here.

Tennis tournament from Nov 12
Chandigarh, November 7
The fifth Satluj Open Tennis Tournament will begin on November 12 at the premises of Satluj Public School, Sector 4, Panchkula. Events in the category of under 14 and under 10 boys and girls will be held.

Soccer tourney
Mohali, November 7
The Mohali Football Club will organise the 17th Football Tournament from November 18 to 20 at Dasehra Grounds, Phase 8, here. The entries close on November 15.

ADMINISTRATION

Sodomy case: Cop’s dismissal recommended
Panchkula, November 7
The district police has asked the Inspector General of Police, Ambala Range, to dismiss Head Constable Bijendra Singh from service. The cop is accused of attempting to sodomise a ten-year-old boy in the Police Lines here on October 26.

Vigilance Awareness Week begins
Chandigarh, November 7
Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed in all government and public sector offices and institutions in the city from November 7 to 11.

UT Secretariat staff take pledge
Chandigarh, November 7
Joint Finance Secretary, Chandigarh Administration, Raji P. Shrivastava today administered the pledge of eradicating corruption from all spheres of life to officers and officials of the UT Secretariat on the commencement of “Vigilance awareness week”.