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Syndicate okays 10 pc fee hike
Chandigarh, March 11
The Panjab University Syndicate today decided to hike fee of certain professional courses. An across the board 10 per cent hike has been approved for chemical engineering and technology, food technology, MBA, B. Pharmacy, M. Pharmacy and certain other courses.

PCA deserves kudos
Mohali, March 11
The hard work put in by Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) functionaries paid off when the third day’s play of the second Test match between India and England started on the scheduled time.

CFSL submits report on Burail tunnel
Chandigarh, March 11
The Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in its report on the 92-ft tunnel which was dug up by Jagtar Singh Hawara and his three other accomplices to escape from the Burial jail on January 22, 2004, has said the tunnel could have been dug up with small tools like a "khurpa" and not power-operated tools.



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Indian team players Irfan Pathan and Mohinder Singh Dhoni enjoy a view of spectators in the PCA stadium, Mohali, through the Digi super camera during the lunch session on the third day of the second Test match being played between India and England on Saturday English cricket fans enjoy drinks during the match
Indian team players Irfan Pathan and Mohinder Singh Dhoni enjoy a view of spectators in the PCA stadium, Mohali, through the Digi super camera during the lunch session on the third day of the second Test match being played between India and England on Saturday; and (right) English cricket fans enjoy drinks during the match. — Tribune photos by Vinay Malik

Youth dies; doc’s negligence alleged
Rajpura, March 11
An 18-year-old youth died following alleged negligence by a local doctor near the bus stand here.

Petition of Tehelka prosecutor dismissed
Chandigarh, March 11
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday dismissed the petition filed by Lt-Col Sanjay Sitanshu, the prosecutor in the Tehelka case. Colonel Sitanshu had moved the court alleging victimisation over his role in the Tehelka court martial.

 
COMMUNITY


A couple huddles under an umbrella during rain in Chandigarh on Saturday.
A couple huddles under an umbrella during rain in Chandigarh on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu

Randhawa is truck union chief
Dera Bassi, March 11
A member of the Zila Parishad, Mr Kuljit Singh Randhawa, was today unanimously elected the president of the Bassi Mubarikpur Truck Operator Union.

4 cows electrocuted
Panchkula, March 11
Four cows were electrocuted near Aggarwal Bhavan, Sector 16, Panchkula. This was noticed by a newspaper hawker early this morning and he informed the nearest house owner, Mr Jaswant Singh.

Delegation calls on Chief Engineer
Chandigarh, March 11
A delegation of the Progressive Welfare Association, XI-Type Government Houses, Sector 19-C, met Mr V.K. Bhardwaj, Chief Engineer, Chandigarh, to bring to his notice the problems being faced by them.

 
CRIME

Another car recovered
Chandigarh, March 11
In connection with the recovery of 11 stolen cars from nine persons, including seven Punjab Police constables, the operation cell of the Chandigarh Police today recovered another stolen Maruti Zen car from Hardyal Singh.

Thieves decamp with car stereos
Mohali, March 11
Thieves decamped with stereo players, CD players and other items from six cars parked outside houses in Phase II here last night.

BUSINESS

Avinash GuptaTally launches certification programme
Chandigarh, March 11
The Tally Education Services Group today announced its Global Online Certification Programme in Chandigarh with two tests, the Tally Financial Accounting Certification and the Tally Technologies Certification.

Avinash Gupta

Small-scale units face shortage of raw material
Chandigarh, March 11
The Chandigarh Industrial Fasteners Association today alleged acute shortage of MS round at the local RINL Stockyard seriously affecting production of small-scale industries.

 
EDUCATION

2 teachers suspended for copying
Chandigarh, March 11
Mr Baldev Raj, Deputy Director, Education Department, who had inspected a number of examination centres in the Dera Bassi area to check copying, today ordered the suspension of Mr Milap Singh and Mr Ram Kumar, who were on duty to conduct examination of Class VIII at Government High School, Mukandpur, Dera Bassi.

Rubby wins project display event in Panache 2K6
Chandigarh, March 11
Rubby Nair of SUSCET, Tangori, went away with the first prize in project display in the two-day national-level techno-cultural festival, Panache 2K6, which concluded at Shaheed Udham Singh College of Engineering and Technology, Tangori, near here, today.

Students take out procession in support of Sarbjit
Chandigarh, March 11
Students of the Swami Vivekanand Group of Institutes, Banur, today organised a candlelight procession at Sector 17 here this evening to express solidarity with Sarbjit Singh, the Indian in Pakistani jail, whose death sentence was recently confirmed by the Pakistani Supreme Court.
Students of the Swami Vivekanand Group of Insitutes,Banur, seeking the release of Sarbjit Singh from Pakistani jail, take out a candlelight procession in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Saturday.
Students of the Swami Vivekanand Group of Institutes, Banur, seeking the release of Sarbjit Singh from Pakistani jail, take out a candlelight procession in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Spring Fest starts on a rainy note
Panchkula, March 11
The twentieth Panchkula Spring Fest commenced on a rainy note today. Mr Chander Mohan , Deputy Chief Minister, Haryana, inaugurated the festival.

PUSU activists protest outside the venue for the Syndicate meeting at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Saturday.
PUSU activists protest outside the venue for the Syndicate meeting at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Free coaching classes
Chandigarh, March 11
Sikh Missionary College (Chandigarh zone) in association with the managing committee of Gurdwara Sahib, Sector 34, here will start free coaching classes for deserving students aspiring to appear in CET/PMT competitive exams.

Two-week training for teachers ends
Chandigarh, March 11
The National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Government of India, held a special two-week training programme at the Chitkara Institute of Engineering and Technology (CIET), which concluded today.

Alumnus Award goes to IBM Daksh CEO
Chandigarh, March 11
The University Business School (UBS) Alumni Association honoured the IBM Daksh CEO, Mr Sanjeev Aggarwal, with the Alumnus Award at its reunion held today at Panjab University.

Old students of the UBS Department at the alumni meet at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Saturday. The event was sponsored by The Tribune. — A Tribune photograph
Old students of the UBS Department at the alumni meet at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Saturday. The event was sponsored by The Tribune.

Overseas assignment for ex-Director of NISTADS
Chandigarh, March 11
Prof Rajesh Kochhar, former Director of the National Institute of Science Technology and Development Studies(NISTADS), New Delhi, is proceeding on extended lecture tour to the USA, the UK and Ireland during March-April this year.

Farewell function at Govt College
Chandigarh, March 11
A farewell function was organised at the IT Department of Government College, Sector 11,here on Saturday in which seniors were given a warm send off by their juniors.

COURTS

District Courts
Charges framed against former Home Secy

Chandigarh, March 11
In a case of corruption registered by the CBI against a former Punjab Home Secretary, Mr Bikramjit Singh, the CBI Special Judge, Mr Jagdeep Jain, today framed charges against the former bureaucrat.

 
CULTURE

Koser awards conferred

Chandigarh, March 11
Riding on the glory of achievements, the Pracheen Kala Kendra must expand its wings at the international level by launching a website, opined the Haryana Governor, Dr A. R. Kidwai, as he conferred the prestigious Guru Madan Lal Koser and Guru Shobha Koser Awards in classical arts on Kolkata-based sitar wizard Shahid Parvez and Singapore-based kathak icon Charna Girdhar Chand at the Tagore Theatre here today.
Haryana Governor A. R. Kidwai (right) confers Koser awards on Charna Girdhar Chand (left) and Shahid Parvez at the Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Haryana Governor A. R. Kidwai (right) confers Koser awards on Charna Girdhar Chand (left) and Shahid Parvez at the Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Saturday.

Fighting foeticide through cartoons
Chandigarh, March 11
City cartoonist S.C. Bhattacharya has effectively raised his voice against the evil of female foeticide through his cartoons exhibition on the topic which began at Fun Republic, here today. He tried to drive home the point that discrimination against the girl child must end. Famous for his art all over the country, the cartoonist managed to rope in Fun Republic for a social cause.

S.C. Bhattacharya with his cartoons at the Fun Republic in Mani Majra on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

S.C. Bhattacharya with his cartoons at the Fun Republic in Mani Majra on Saturday.
HEALTH

Use organic colours this Holi, say doctors
Mohali, March 11
“Use organic colours for playing Holi this year instead of the dangerous synthetic dry and wet colours available in the market to avoid health hazards,” stated Dr Vikas Bhutani, Consultant-Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, here today.

Reverse foeticide trend, urges DC
Chandigarh, March 11
Prejudice against the girl child still exist at every level. From nutrition to education to career opportunities, the girl child has been given a raw deal. This was stated by the Deputy Commissioner, Nawanshahr, Mr Krishan Kumar, at a lecture on the male-female ratio organised by the Association of British Scholars, Chandigarh chapter, here today.

Obesity can trigger brain stroke
Chandigarh, March 11
Central obesity or obesity concentrated around the waist is no longer a heart matter alone. Studies now show that it not only weighs down the heart, increasing the chances of heart attack, but also adversely affects the working of the brain, leading to a stroke in some cases.

 
SPORTS

Now play golf at night

Chandigarh, March 11
City golfers can now enjoy the sport even during the twilight as three fairways — 1st, 17th and 18th — have been provided with floodlights. Former Indian cricket team Captain Kapil Dev today inaugurated the floodlights at the fairways.

Former cricketer Kapil Dev with club members after the inauguration of floodlights at the Chandigarh Golf Club on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Former cricketer Kapil Dev with club members after the inauguration of floodlights at the Chandigarh Golf Club on Saturday.
ADMINISTRATION

Conversion rates reframed for multiplexes
Chandigarh, March 11
The Chandigarh Administration has reframed the scheme for the conversion of existing cinema halls into multiplexes, as per a press note here today.

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