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30 minutes of vandalism at PU
Chandigarh, March 1
In a blatant act of hooliganism, at least 100 armed youths smashed at least 10 cars parked outside a boys’ hostel on the Panjab University campus here this afternoon. The vandalism continued for about 30 minutes.

Policemen inspect the spot where some cars were smashed at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

CBSE plus 2 examinees take first test

Chandigarh, March 1 Amidst the tension-filled atmosphere and last-minute memorising, thousands of students in the city today took the CBSE Class XII English examination. While the extra 15 minutes provided much relief to the students, a simple question paper too was a reason to smile. Class XII students discuss the question paper on the first day of the CBSE exams which started today. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Sector 15 chemist robbed
Chandigarh, March 1
Two unidentified motorcyclists robbed a Sector 15 chemist of cash and some documents after assaulting him with an iron rod, late last night. The victim was admitted to the PGI with serious injuries and was not fit to give statement, said his family.

Jewellery worth Rs 1.76 lakh recovered
Panchkula, March 1
The Panchkula police is claimed to have recovered gold jewellery worth Rs 1, 76,000 from the possession of Ms Kiran Sethi and her son Mannan Sethi. The recovered items are their share in booty in two dacoities committed at the shops of two jewellers in the city in 1999.

Hotel booking a click away
Chandigarh, March 1
In the latest addition to new facilities for tourists in the city, the Department of Tourism, Chandigarh Administration, has created a databank of more than 50 places where guests can make online bookings for their stay before their arrival in the city.

COMMUNITY

Activists of the JPMO, a mass organisation, burn an effigy of Mr George W.Bush, President of the USA, in front of Udyog Bhavan, Sector 17, Chandigarh. — A Tribune photograph

Nayagaon residents thank Amarinder
Chandigarh, March 1
A group of residents of Nayagaon visited the Chief Minister’s residence this morning to thank him for a note he had issued regarding the formation of a notified area committee.

Mohali rejoices in moment of glory
Mohali, March 1
It was a historical day for the residents of the town here today when the Punjab Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, announced in the Vidhan Sabha that Mohali was being made the 18th district of Punjab and it would become functional from April 13.

Agricultural land to fetch more
Chandigarh, March 1
Agricultural land in UT villages will now fetch better rates for the land owners. The ball has been set rolling by the Chandigarh Administration with the constitution of a special task force by the Chandigarh Housing Board to purchase land from villagers at negotiable rates.

Conversion of Suraj into multiplex hits roadblock
Panchkula, March 1
The conversion of Suraj Theatre into a multiplex has hit a roadblock with the revoking of the general power of attorney by the previous owner of the cinema. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has also ordered status quo on its alienation and change of name to Suraj City.

Priest plays villain for lovebirds
Chandigarh, March 1
A couple from Ludhiana that arrived in the city today from Ludhiana to marry was refused by a gurdwara priest in Sector 43. The people at gurdwara called the police, suspecting a foul play. The police then took the couple away.

Notice to Administrator for violating SC directive
Chandigarh, March 1
The Civil Judge, Mr Atul Marrya, today issued notices to the UT Administrator, UT Home Secretary, IG, Chandigarh Police, DPI, Colleges and DPI, Schools, for their failure to follow the Supreme Court guidelines on setting up committees at work places for the prevention of sexual harassment.

Nod to allotment of sites at tech park
Chandigarh, March 1
The Chandigarh Administration has approved the allotment of four built- to-suit sites at the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park as per the draw of lots which took place today in the Estate Office in the presence of representatives of all eligible companies.

Kazakh envoy meets Governor, Mayor    Chandigarh March 1 The Ambassador of Republic of Kazakhstan to India, Mr. Kairat E. Umarov, today called on the Punjab Governor and the Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gen. (retd.) S.F. Rodrigues. The Ambassador of Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr Kairat E. Umarov, with Mr Surinder Singh, Mayor, in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph Dharna by vet staff Chandigarh, March 1 Members of the Diploma Veterinary Association, Haryana, today staged a protest dharna at Matka Chowk, Sector-17, here.

Oustees hold protest
Chandigarh, March 1
Members of a welfare society of original inhabitants of 50 UT villages burnt a copy of the application form of the self-financing scheme of the Chandigarh Housing Board in Sector 17 here today.

Devotional music album released
Panchkula, March 1
Employing his vast expertise of music direction in over 100 projects, including all Jaspal Bhatti productions, H.M. Singh has composed music for an audio album ' Jai Jayanti Mata'.

• Makkar to visit Press Club today

CRIME

One held for selling stolen car
Chandigarh, March 1
The Special Crime Investigation Cell of the Chandigarh Police has arrested a Panchkula resident on the charges duping a city resident to the tune of Rs 2.35 lakh by selling him a stolen car. The accused, in connivance with other persons, forged documents of the stolen vehicle and got it registered in Panchkula.

BUSINESS

Credit for agro sector stressed
Chandigarh, March 1 Banks have a major role to play as the country pegs its hope on growth. As the country strides towards becoming a global leader, the banks can play a major role by funding and becoming partners in the success story. Participants at a Haryana bankers committee meeting at Hotel Shivalikview, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

EDUCATION

Symposium on biotechnology
Mohali, March 1
A one day National Symposium on “Entrepreneurship of bio-technology in India” was held at Shaheed Udham Singh College of Engineering and Technology Tangori, in which eminent scientists in the field of biotechnology participated and interacted with the students of biotechnology.

Flair before the floodlights at Jhankar Chandigarh, March 1 For so many students, the road meandering its way through Panjab University’s academic environs led to excitement with participants from across the country displaying their talent in mono-acting, one-act plays and even declamation contests on day two of Panjab University’s annual fest — Jhankar.
Students of Dev Samaj College, Ferozepore, present a play ‘Yamlok’ during cultural fest Jhankar-2006 at Panjab University on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Inter-college fiesta begins Chandigarh, March 1 Sixty students from local colleges participated in various contests on the first day of the three-day inter-college competitions fiesta that began at the Government College of Education, Sector 20, here today. Some of the students who won prizes during the inter-college competitions at the Government College of Education, Sector 20, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Govt College-11 annual function Chandigarh, March 1 The annual prize-giving function at Government College, Sector 11, here, started amidst the chanting of “Tamso Maaq Jyotirgamya...” and the lighting of lamp by the chief guest, Ms Raji P. Shrivastava. Students of Government College, Sector 11, Chandigarh, in a jubiliant mood after receiving their prizes at the annual prize-distribution function on Wednesday.—A Tribune photograph

UGC orientation course
Chandigarh, March 1
The Academic Staff College, Panjab University, Chandigarh, started an orientation course required as per UGC guidelines from March 1 to 28, 2006. Prof Veer Singh, Dean University Instruction, inaugurated the session today.

CSIR UGC exam on June 18
Chandigarh, March 1
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has announced the date for the June UGC Examination. Giving the information, Professor D.C. Kataria, said the test would be held on June 18 at 25 centres all over India.

Remove mistakes in forms, students told
Chandigarh, March 1
According to the Controller of Examinations, Panjab University, the varsity has written letters under postal certificates to the candidates who have submitted forms for appearing in BA, BSc, BBA, BCom, BCA (I, II and III) examinations as private candidates for removal of discrepancies in their forms.

Fiction festival at British Library
Chandigarh, March 1
As many as 100 members of the British Library attended the Fiction Festival which started today at the British Library, Sector 9. A 10-day festival, it was inaugurated by Mr Vivek Atray, Director, IT, Chandigarh.

Function in martyr’s memory
Mohali, March 1
The Old Students Association of the Government College organised a cultural function “Guldasta-2006” here today in memory of late Major H.P. Singh, winner of Shaurya Chakra.

• Over 150 take part in debate

HEALTH

Infant gets new lease of life, courtesy Fortis, Rotary Mohali, March 1 The Rotary Club, Chandigarh, has joined hands with the Fortis Hospital to extend the reach of their Rotary Heartline Project to infants suffering from congenital cardiac diseases. Seven-month-old Rahul with his parents after being discharged from Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph Workshop on drug design begins Mohali, March 1 A three-day workshop on “Pharmacoinformatics: QSAR” was inaugurated by Dr S.P. Gupta, professor of Chemistry, BITS, Pilani, and a renowned academician, at the national Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research here today.

PGI Director honoured
Chandigarh, March 1
Dr K.K. Talwar, PGI Director and Head of the Department of Cardiology, was honoured by the State Bank of India for his contribution to medical research, at a function held here today.

SPORTS

Deepinder beats Navtej in snooker Chandigarh, March 1 Deepinder Patwalia beat Navtej Singh by 2-0 (70-17, 51-29) in the snooker pre-quarterfinal best of three frame in the 10th Billiards and Snooker Championship at Chandigarh Club here today. Deepinder Patwalia concentrates during a pre-quarterfinal match of snooker against Navtej Singh in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Aid for special Olympian
Chandigarh, March 1
Punjab's Education Minister Harnam Dass Johar today announced a grant of Rs 57,000 for Sunil Kumar, a student of a government school in Mohali, to participate in the Special-Olympics in Belgium in May this year.

Jerath is boxing team manager
Chandigarh, March 1
Dr C. K. Jerath, honorary secretary, Chandigarh Amateur Boxing Association, and Head, Department of Physical Education and Sports, S. D. College, Sector 32, here has been selected as manager of the Indian Senior Men Boxing team.

Eagle Club win volleyball tourney

Chandigarh, March 1 The Nehru Yuva Kendra Jan Chetna Youth Club organised a volleyball tournament that concluded at Daria village yesterday. B.S. Chadda, SHO, Industrial Area police station, inaugurated the tournament, while Didar Singh, Chairman, Block Samiti, distributed the prizes among the winners. A player gets prize following the final match of a volleyball tournament organised by the Nehru Yuva Kendra Jan Chetna Youth Club at Daria village.

Gym at community centres soon
Chandigarh, March 1
The Municipal Corporation here will soon set up gyms in the various community centres being run by it. In the initial stage, three gyms have been proposed, one in the city, a village and Manimajra.