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Right time to buy new car
Chandigarh, December 19
Planning to buy a new car next year? Well, this year end is a better time to buy, thanks to huge cash and value addition discounts being offered by the major players in the small and mid -size cars. If you worry about losing money at the time of resale because of the car's model being of 2005 than that of 2006 don't think twice.

City liquor shops to double
Chandigarh, December 19
Under the draft excise policy 2006-2007, the city is all set have nearly double the number of liquor shops as compared to the existing numbers. The city will have as many as 65 vends for the retail sale of country liquor and proposes as many as 150 vends of IMFL against the present 78 vends in which the sale of all types of liquor, including country liquor, IMFL, beer and wine is allowed.

COMMUNITY

Jathedar has no right to take decisions: scholars Chandigarh, December 19 Eminent Sikh scholars, who met here today, attacked the authority of the Akal Takht and said the Jathedar had no right to take a decision on Sikh issues. Only Sarbat Khalsa is competent to take a decision on all vital issues.
Sikh scholar Mr Joginder Singh (centre), Editor, Rozana Spokesman, is flanked by Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgir and Dr Maan Singh Nirankari on his left and Mohinder Singh Josh and Bibi Harbans Kaur on his right during a press conference at Press Club in Chandigarh on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

BJP seeks survey of area under land Act Mohali, December 19 The government should order a fresh survey of the area falling under the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900, which had not been done for decades. An agitation will be launched in February if no action was taken in this regard. Mr Vineet Joshi, member, National Executive, BJP youth wing, and in charge of the party’s Organisational Affairs in J&K, addresses mediapersons with Mr Kushwant Rai Gigga, state president, Panchayati Raj Cell, BJP, Punjab, in Mohali on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

A layer of fog engulfed the city late on Monday evening as mercury dropped further, intensifying the cold wave. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Effigy of former Chief Minister burnt
Panchkula, December 19
A number of Congress workers led by Mr Krishan Nanha, Mr Dhanendra Kumar and Mr Pawan Valecha today burnt the effigy of the former Chief Minister, Mr Om Prakash Chautala, near mini-Secretariat today.

Security steps for women staff reviewed
Mohali, December 19
Security arrangements for employees, especially women, working at call centers in the town were reviewed at a meeting held by the Kharar MLA at the office of the SP here this evening.

Army to use entire budget expenditure
Chandigarh, December 19
For the first time, the Army would be spending 100 per cent of its capital expenditure budget, with Rs 1,900 crore being earmarked for acquiring new weapon systems and equipment before the end of this financial year.

Army veterinarians attend seminar Chandigarh, December 19 A seminar to increase the production and supply of healthy and wholesome non-vegetarian food to the troops in the Western Command zone was organised by the Army’s Remount Veterinary Corps at Chandimandir today as part of its 226th Raising Day. Delegates at a seminar on increase in the production and supply of healthy non-vegetarian food in Chandimandir on Monday.

Fauji Beat Government must seek release of POWs If it was their duty as soldiers to fight for the country, was not it the duty of the Army top brass and the country to fight for their release after they became POWs in the 1971 war? Sadly, very little, if anything, has been done for them either by the Army or the country in the past 34 years. 4 Jat War Memorial at Asafwala in Fazilka.

HUDA to float new housing scheme
Panchkula, December 19
Thousands of unsuccessful applicants in the draw of lots for residential plots in Mansa Devi Complex here need not lose heart. Haryana Urban Development Authority is all set to float another housing scheme in Sector 27 and 28 here.

Manhole death: MC reinstates Supervisor
Chandigarh, December 19
The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh has reinstated supervisor Prem Nath after the CFSL (Central Forensic Science Laboratory) investigation report failed to find any murder attempt in the death of lady constable Jaswinder Kaur in an open manhole in Sector 30.

Protest against new sanitation system

Mohali, December 19 A dharna was organised by members of the Safai Majdoor Union in support of their demands outside the office of the Municipal Council in Phase VII here today. Harsukhinder Singh Badal (centre), general secretary and media in-charge & office administrator, All India Youth Akali Dal (B), in protest with class-IV employees of the Municipal Corporation, Phase-7, Mohali, on Monday. — Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu

AGE NO BURDEN: Well aware of the traffic hazards on Chandigarh roads, an old man thinks it prudent to carry the child and his pram to cross the road. — Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu

Centre for Computational Engineering opened
Chandigarh, December 19
With a view to ensuring good governance and effective coordination of public administration wings of the Chandigarh Administration for improving service delivery systems, the Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd), today commissioned the Centre for Computational Engineering at Punjab Engineering College here.

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• Press conference
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CRIME

Sector 33 resident held for selling non-existing plots
Chandigarh, December 19
The local police today arrested a Sector 33 resident on the allegations of duping a Dhanas resident of Rs 2 lakh, taken as earnest money, for a non-existing plot. The police said the accused was caught when he was trying to strike a similar deal with another person.

4 arrested for gambling
Chandigarh, December 19
The local police arrested four persons on the charge of indulging in gambling at public place from the different parts in the city. In a separate incident a woman was nabbed for allegedly possessing smack. Elsewhere, two women and one person were arrested for allegedly stealing from different parts of the city.

Man robbed of Rs 40,000
Chandigarh, December 19
Three unidentified motorcyclists robbed an employee of a vernacular newspaper of Rs 40,000 at gun- point this evening. Giving details of the incident, the sources in the police said a case of robbery has been registered on the basis of a complaint filed by Mr Rakesh Kumar of Sector 52.

Doc’s death: police impounds car
Zirakpur, December 19
On the complaint of Dr Sunil Malhotra, husband of Dr Sangeeta Malhotra of Panchkula, who died in a hit-and-run case outside the Silver City here on December 2 night, the local police has impounded a car.

Mobile snatching case solved
Chandigarh, December 19
Special Crime Investigation Cell of the UT police today arrested a Manimajra resident and claimed to have solved a mobile snatching case. This time also, unique identification number of the mobile phone led the police to lay hands on the accused.

BUSINESS

VAT awareness camp
Chandigarh, December 19
The Chamber of Chandigarh Industries organised a VAT awareness camp at Industrial Area here today. Mr R.K.Rao, Deputy Commissioner and the Excise and Taxation Officer, addressed various issues related to the tax following queries by the industrialists.

SBI Quality Circle convention
Panchkula, December 19
The 12th Quality Circle convention of State Bank of India, Chandigarh circle, was organised at State Bank of India, Staff Training Centre, here today. As many as 23 QC teams participated in project presentations and stall exhibitions. Mr Prithwis Datta, DGM and Circle Development Officer, Chandigarh, inaugurated the convention.

EDUCATION

Syndicate poll: 2 senators get equal votes, will share term Chandigarh, December 19 History was created in more than one way during the annual elections of syndicate members and Deans at Panjab University here today. The Director, PGI, Prof K.K. Talwar (right), pacifying fellows during Syndicate elections held at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Monday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Pro-Pathak Syndicate formed Chandigarh, December 19 The Panjab University Vice-Chancellor, Prof K.N. Pathak, today received a major shot in the arm as almost all those elected to the Syndicate are those known for their pro-Vice-Chancellor stand. With the term of the VC ending in mid 2006, today’s syndicate election results could prove to be his biggest source of support for another extension in term.

From left to right: Dr K.K. Talwar, Dean, Medical Faculty, Mr Satpal Jain, Dean, Law Faculty, and Mr Kesav Malhotra, Dean, Dairy Development and Animal Husbandry.

Cultural extravaganza by GMSSS-19 students
Chandigarh, December 19 As many as 200 young artistes of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 19-C, presented a glittering cultural extravaganza held at Tagore Theatre today. The school Principal, Ms Saroj Gupta, welcomed the chief guest. Budding artistes give a presentation during the cultural programme of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 19, Chandigarh, on Monday.

Alumni meet Chandigarh, December 19 The annual meeting of the Alumni Association of SGGS College was held at Sector 26, here. The meeting was well attended by the alumnus, most of whom occupy prestigious positions in all walks of life. Members of the Alumni Association of SGGS College, Sector 26, Chandigarh, participate in an annual meeting of the association.

Summons issued to commission agent
Panchkula, December 19
The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mr Gulab Singh, has issued summons to a commission agent who is accused of having filed a false affidavit before the court. The accused has been asked to appear in the court on April 20, 2006 .

SPORTS

Bihar, J&K, Assam debarred from football meet
Chandigarh, December 19
Three states of Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir and Assam have been debarred from participating in the AIFF Under-14 Festival. The action to debar these states and in all 27 players from different states was taken by the technical committee of the federation late this evening on the recommendation of the three-member medical panel, comprising Dr Manmohan Singh, Dr Rohini Setia and Dr Vikram.

Jeevan strikes gold in skating championship Panchkula, December 19 Jeevan Singh of Kurukshetra clinched gold medal in 300 m time trial in the 8-10 years boys’ category on the inaugural day of the 19th Sushil Kumar Memorial Haryana State Roller Skating Championship at Bhawan Vidyalya, Sector 15, here, today. A skater performs while others get ready for their turn during a skating championship being held at Panchkula on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

CBSE table tennis meet results
Chandigarh, December 19
It was a big gathering of paddlers and the moment was the inauguration of the CBSE National Table Tennis meet at the Table Tennis Hall, Sector 23, Chandigarh. On the opening day, hosts DAV Public School, Sector 8 opened their winning account by beating Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Jaipur 3-1.

Anand, Kanwal enter snooker semifinals
Panchkula, December 19
Anand Sharma and Kanwal Chabba entered the semifinal of the Haryana State Senior Snooker Championship being held at Haryana Billiards and Snooker Centre, Sector 11, here.

Darshan selected
Chandigarh, December 19
A local lad, Darshan Singh, has been selected to take part in the Indo-Nepal Taekwondo Championship, scheduled to be held at Kathmandu, Nepal, from December 23 to 25.