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No liquor licence for criminals
Chandigarh, January 28
In a bid to check the entry of persons with criminal record in the city’s liquor business, the Chandigarh Administration has proposed that such persons should not be given licence to run a vend.

Fake recruitment: agent booked
Chandigarh, January 28
After investigating the case of “recruitment of drivers” by a Delhi-based recruiting agent allegedly for the banned Kuwaiti transport company, KGL Ltd, the Chandigarh Police today registered a case against the travel agent.

BJP, Cong exchange charges on MPLAD fund
Chandigarh, January 28
The local units of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress have begun to criticise each other over the manner in which the allegation against Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, Congress member of Parliament, of paying Rs 5 lakh for “honorary” membership to the Golf Club, has been handled.

COMMUNITY

“The Famous Five” from slums Chandigarh, January 28 “The Famous Five” is what comes to mind when you meet five slum kids from Colony No. 5 as they pack their bags for Delhi to participate in the “Bal Panchayat”. The five slum kids from Colony No. 5, Chandigarh, before leaving for “Bal Panchayat” at New Delhi. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Children performs at the annual day function of Sherwood Convent School, Phase-4, Pracheen Kala Kendra, Sector-71, Mohali, on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Admn introduces “Handyman” service helpline
Chandigarh, January 28
The Chandigarh Administration has set up a maintenance cell at the Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology, to provide maintenance services to residents of the city in technical fields.

Man seeks information on contempt cases
Chandigarh, January 28
A resident of Sector 18, Chandigarh, Mr Kuppanagari Saaiebaba, filed two applications under the provisions of the Right to Information Act, seeking information regarding contempt matters pending before the Advocates- General of Punjab and Haryana.

Indian, Chinese troops exchange pleasantries near Leh

Chandigarh, January 28 A border personnel meeting between Indian and Chinese Army delegations was organised at Chushul to commemorate the 57th Republic Day. After the delegation arrived at the Indian border personnel meeting Hut, the Tricolour was unfurled, which was saluted by Army personnel from both countries. Indian and Chinese officers at the border personnel meeting held at Chushul, near Leh, on the occasion of Republic Day.

“Gatka” being performed during procession on the occasion of Saheedi Jor Mela at Amb Sahib Gurdwara, Phase-8, Mohali, on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu A man pushes his disabled relative who seems to be enjoying the warmth of the winter sun in the Rose Garden, Chandigarh. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Kulu NCC cadet gets PM’s Baton at Republic Day camp
Chandigarh, January 28
Cadets from the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh NCC Directorate made a mark in the best cadet competition at the ongoing Republic Day camp in New Delhi, with Rahul Sharma winning the gold medal in the Air Wing category.

Mushaira marks R-Day celebrations
Panchkula, January 28
The Kidar Adabi Trust organised a tri-lingual mushaira on the 57th Republic Day here. Twenty poets read out literary compositions on patriotic themes and diverse social subjects after the chief guest and poet Sham Singh lighted the traditional ‘shama’.

Lala Lajpat Rai remembered
Chandigarh, January 28
The Servants of the People Society held a function to celebrate the 142nd birthday of Sher-e-Punjab Lala Lajpat Rai here today. Addressing the function, Mr P.H. Vaishnav, former Chief Secretary of Punjab, said the nation should follow the ideals of Lala Lajpat Rai such as modern and scientific education, especially for women to emerge as a great power.

Artillery officer decorated Chandigarh, January 28 Capt Sumit Kohli, an Artillery officer, has been decorated with Shaurya Chakra for gallantry during counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir. He is the only officer from Chandigarh to have been awarded a gallantry medal on the occasion of the 57th Republic Day. Capt Sumit Kohli

CRIME

Mishap victim dies at PGI
Chandigarh, January 28
A taxi driver succumbed to his injuries at the PGI after the Qualis he was driving was hit by a PRTC bus near the Aroma light point here this morning. The victim, Manjeet, was a resident of Ropar. After hitting the Qualis, the driver of the bus escaped from the spot.

BUSINESS

Union Minister for focus on agri industry
Chandigarh, January 28
Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Subodh Kant Sahay visited Alchemist Limited’s, a food processing plant at Banmajra, near Ropar, today. Addressing the workers and officials of the plant, Mr Sahay said it was the time to focus on the food processing sector as it had long been neglected.

SBI housing loans for NRIs Chandigarh, January 28 State Bank of India, Chandigarh (main branch), Sector 17-B, yesterday launched a new product in housing loans called SBI freedom---home loans---at a customers' meet for NRIs. Mr A. Krishan Kumar, General Manager, SBI, lights a lamp at the launch of the home loan. Mr Akhilesh Mohan, DGM, is standing next to him.

Bank Security Awareness Week at PNB
Chandigarh, January 28
All branches of PNB, Chandigarh B-Region, observed Bank Security Awareness Week from January 23 to 28, 2006. During this week mock drills were conducted in various branches to ascertain the readiness of the branches to deal with various security crises.

EDUCATION

Mann goes down memory lane Enthrals thousands at “Nostalgia 2006” Dera Bassi, January 28 Almost 27 years ago, eminent Punjabi singer Gurdas Mann kicked off his teaching career at the local Government College here. He went down memory lane here today. Eminent Punjabi singer Gurdas Mann performs at the college grounds at Dera Bassi on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

“Goonj 06” continues to attract youth

Chandigarh, January 28 The second day of the “Goonj 06” fest, being organised by the Panjab University Institute of Engineering and Technology, witnessed a massive rush as youngsters from different colleges and university campus thronged the venue to support their teams. The Rock Band performs at the ‘Goonj 06’ technical-cum-cultural fest of UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

ITFT to set up centre for media studies
Chandigarh, January 28
“Keeping in view the vast scope for employment opportunities in the fast developing media and entertainment industries, the ITFT (Institute of Tourism and Future Management Trends) has decided to open the Centre for Media and Entertainment Studies with short-term courses commencing from March this year”.

Class XII students get warm send-off

Chandigarh, January 28 “Jhankar-2006” was today organised at Sanjay Public Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, to bid farewell to Class XII students. The programme started with “Saraswati Vandana” followed by items like bhangra, remix dance on old numbers and other cultural events. Participants at ‘Jhankar-2006’ organised at Sanjay Public Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

COURTS

Charges framed in graft case
Chandigarh, January 28
The CBI Special Judge today framed charges against Nirdosh Sodhi in a case of corruption registered by the CBI in May 2005. The CBI had stated that she being posted in the SC/ST Commission used to accept instalment of loans from an applicant.

CULTURE

Manmohan announces “Dil Apna Punjabi” Chandigarh, January 28 Manmohan Singh, renowned director-producer of Bollywood, today announced launching of his forthcoming Punjabi film venture, ‘Dil Apna Punjabi’, with filmstars Harbhajan Mann and Neeru Bajwa. Harbhajan Mann and Neeru Bajwa pose for a still during the launching of ‘Dil Apna Punjabi’ in Chandigarh on Friday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan Play brings alive saga of sacrifice Chandigarh, January 28 The Aakriti Kala Kendra, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs, Haryana, presented a historical play “Kiv Koode Tute Pal” at Tagore Theatre here yesterday. Written by Gursharan Singh, the play depicted the atrocities committed on non-Muslim subjects during the rule of Aurangzeb.

Highlighting cause of land-grab victims
Mohali, January 28
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations presented a Punjabi play, “Mitti Puchhe Ghumyar Nu” under their Horizon Series in collaboration with the Pracheen Kala Kendra at the Koser auditorium here today.

SPORTS

World table soccer president Lounas in town

Panchkula, January 28 The president of the International Table Soccer Federation, Mr Farid Lounas, visited The Gurukul, Sector 20, here today. A cultural programme was presented on the occasion. Demo games for the International Table Soccer president were played. Rev Farid Lounas from France (extreme right), president, International Table Soccer Federation, gives tips to students of Gurukul in Sector 20, Panchkula, on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

TT championship results Chandigarh, January 28 Punjab’s Shirvey Dhawan beat Shobah Naidu of Maharashtra 12-10, 11-8, 11-8 and helped her team to register a victory over Maharashtra 3-1 in the women team championship semi-finals of the fifth All-India Table Tennis Tournament (2005-06) at Table Tennis hall, Sector 23, here today. In the men’s team championship, the Tamil Nadu team got the better of Madhya Pradesh 3-1 in the semi-finals. S. Janshi Rani, semifinal winner at the All-India BSNL Table Tennis Tournament at the Table Tennis Ground in Sector 23, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Anmol shines in tennis tourney Chandigarh, January 28 A local lad, Anmol Singh Ladhar won the Super Series Tennis Tournament held at Ahmedabad from January 23 to January 27, reliable sources said here today. In the finals of the singles category, Anmol defeated Sumit Shinde of Pune in straight sets 6-2 6-3. Anmol was also the runners-up in the doubles event. Anmol Singh Ladhar

Laxman Singh wins top honours
Chandigarh, January 28
Laxman Singh won the top honours in the single skull men event of Chandigarh State Senior Rowing Championship at the Lake Club here today. In the same event under the women’s category, Munshadi Khatoon remained at the top.

Athletics meet to begin from January 30
Chandigarh, January 28
The Education Department, Chandigarh Administration, will be holding a three-day Inter School Athletics Meet (Boys and Girls) at the Sports Complex, Sector 46, starting from January 30 here.

Fun-filled day for tiny tots
Chandigarh, January 28
Fun and frolic marked the third annual sports day celebrations of Eurokids International Pre-School at Chandigarh and Panchkula. The school grounds wore a sporty look as the lawns were marked with tracks for various fun-filled races for the tiny tots.