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Thousands rally for a cause
Chandigarh, March 22

Thousands of people from all walks of life, many infected with HIV, took to the streets here today to spread awareness about the dreaded disease. Joined under the banner of most city-based NGOs working with AIDS patients and the Chandigarh Aids Control Society, the volunteers marched through various sectors, starting at City Centre in Sector 17 and terminating their awareness drive on the Panjab University campus.

Panjab University students take out an anti-AIDS rally to create awareness about the disease in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

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	Siau murder: all 8 accused acquitted March 18, 2006
	Household expenses under IT Dept scanner March 17, 2006
	35 structures of top companies razed March 15, 2006
	No power cuts after 2 years March 14, 2006
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	Syndicate okays 10 pc fee hike March 12, 2006

24 vends disposed of; Rs 6 crore earned
Chandigarh, March 22
In its second attempt to allot liquor vends, the Chandigarh Administration today attracted lukewarm response for the left out vends, both IMFL and countrymade.

A change in transfer policy of DRDO scientists in offing
Chandigarh, March 22
A change in the transfer and posting policy for scientists in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is in the offing. They will now be rotated among different DRDO laboratories and establishments more frequently.

DAV College withholds 90 roll Nos.
Chandigarh, March 22
Roll numbers of at least 90 first-year students of DAV College, Sector 10, here have been withheld following shortage of lectures. Some of these students have not attended even a single lecture in the college since August last year.

Youths attack family, injure 4
Chandigarh, March 22

Jasbir Singh, one of the assailants At least five persons, including four of a family, were seriously injured when at least six youths attacked the occupants of a house in Old Rajpura with lathis and swords. One of the assailants, Jasbir Singh, who was also injured during resistance by the victims, was overpowered by the victims.
Jasbir Singh, one of the assailants who was also injured, at the Civil Hospital, Rajpura, on Wednesday; and (right) victim Mehar Singh along with his wife Vimal Kaur at the hospital. — Photos by J.S. Virdi

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COMMUNITY

Jagtar Singh Tara at the marriage of Sukhwinder Singh Sukhi.

CD shows Tara at Sukhi’s marriage
Chandigarh, March 22
The police today released pictures establishing a link between Jagtar Singh Tara, one of the prime accused in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, and Sukhwinder Singh Sukhi and Dilbag Singh. Sukhi and Dilbag Singh were arrested by the local police on March 20, along with two others, with arms and ammunition.

PUDA demolishes illegal structures
Mohali, March 22
The Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) today demolished illegal structures constructed in violation of the periphery control norms in Nayagaon, Kansal villages and other areas.

Illegal structures removed
Chandigarh, March 22
Resentment prevailed at the Modern Housing Complex, Mani majra, here today when the enforcement wing of the Chandigarh Housing Board demolished illegal structures on government land. The structures included gardens and railings on top of garages.

Move to hike collectors rate decried
Panchkula, March 22
The revised collectors rate announced by the district administration recently is being opposed by all sections of the society. Realtors, investors, genuine buyers and property consultants are all decrying the move to hike the collectors rate, which has been hiked by 175 times to 250 times.

HUDA admits to goof-up
Chandigarh, March 22
The Haryana Urban Development Authority has admitted that applications for allotment of plots in Mansa Devi Complex, Panchkula, were accepted without the mandatory supporting documents. This led to unauthorised persons applying for and being allotted plots in certain reserved categories, thereby reducing the probability of eligible applicants.

Procession in memory of martyrs
Chandigarh, March 22
Members of the All India Anti-Terrorist Front, Chandigarh, today organised a procession in memory of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on the eve of their martyrdom day. The procession under the leadership of Mr Rajesh Sharma, president of the local unit of the front, started from the Students' Centre, Panjab University, and concluded at the Piazza, Sector 17, Chandigarh, after passing through Sectors 15, 16
and 22.
Members of the All-India Anti-Terrorist Front during a procession on the eve of the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru in Panjab University on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Forest Dept prepares city greening action plan
Chandigarh, March 22
The Forest Department of the Chandigarh Administration has expressed its concern over more than 150 undeveloped parks in the city which are under the control of the Municipal Corporation. Out of the total 1900 small and big parks, a sizeable number are partially developed which are also on top of the agenda for development in the Greening Chandigarh Action Plan 2006-2007 prepared by the department.

Rodrigues for recreational centres
Chandigarh, March 22
With a view to making Chandigarh a truly beautiful city, Gen S.F.Rodrigues (retd), Governor of Punjab and UT Administrator, today asked the Home Secretary and the Finance Secretary to identify open spaces in different sectors and develop these as recreational centres by creating a variety of facilities.

Safety Circle launched
Chandigarh, March 22
Emergencies come unexpected, anytime, anywhere. Our initial response can make a difference between life and death. This makes training in safety measures all the more important.

World Water Day celebrated
Chandigarh, March 22
The Ministry of Water Resources, through its regional office of the Central Water Commission, the Indus basin Organisation, today celebrated the “World Water Day-2006” at Kendriya Sadan here today.

Dharna against wheat import
Chandigarh, March 22
The Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh units of the Bharatiya Janata Party would stage dharna here on March 28 to protest the government’s decision to import wheat.

EDUCATION

Syndicate’s ultimatum to college
Chandigarh, March 22
Issuing an ultimatum to the management of Sri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College here, Panjab University syndicate members today asked the college to comply with service condition rules laid down by the university, failing which the college would not be allowed to admit students.

PU firing: CFSL requisitioned
Chandigarh, March 22
In an effort to clear doubts over the firing that took place on the Panjab University campus last night, the Chandigarh Police today took the services of experts from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) to reconstruct the sequence of events.

Quality of engineering teachers important for economy: expert
Mohali, March 22
The National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR) has organised a two-week faculty development programme, which began on March 14, at Shaheed Udham Singh College of Engineering and Technology (SUSCET), Tangori.

Guru Gobind Singh College for Women annual function

Chandigarh, March 22
The annual prize distribution function was held at Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, today. The chief guest was Dr Veer Singh, Dean University Instruction, Panjab University. Dr J.P.S Sidhu Joint Director, Sports, Chandigarh, presided.
Some prize winners at the annual function of the Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Seminar on eco-literacy
Chandigarh, March 22
The Centre for Advanced Study in Geology, Panjab University, in collaboration with Global Hydrological solutions, New Delhi, organised a seminar on eco-literacy today to mark the United Nations water for life decade 2005-2015.

Ready-to-cook meal for students
Mohali, March 22
Improvements have been brought about in the mid-day meal served to students belonging to economically weaker sections of society. They will now be provided with ready-to-cook meal ensuring 300 calories and 8 gm of protein per meal.

NIFD students hold preview of annual awards
Chandigarh, March 22
The preview to the annual awards ceremony of the National Institute of Fashion Design was held at the NIFD campus, with Bollywood as its theme. Students presented dance sequences from films of the past and the present. Dressed in colourful costumes, designed by the institute's students, the dance sequences depicted themes like dating, disco-dancing and college romance.

PUSU activists boycott classes

Chandigarh, March 22
Members of the Punjab University Students Union today observed a strike in protest against the deteriorating law and order situation in the university. The strike was held in the wake of the firing incident at Student Centre last night.

Panjab University security staff try to convince PUSU activists not to go on strike on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

COURTS

Siau case: loopholes in probe led to acquittal
Chandigarh, March 22
Inconsistency in statements of prosecution witnesses and failure on part of the Punjab Police to prove the charges of murder against the nine accused in the sensational murder case of two children of Siau village, Kharar, have led to their acquittal.

New roster of HC Judges released
Chandigarh, March 22
With seven new Judges taking oath today, the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Mr Justice D.K. Jain, has also ordered changes in the roster of duties of the Judges.

Justice Jhanji retires
Chandigarh, March 22
Justice Vijay Kumar Jhanji of the Himachal Pradesh High Court retired yesterday. He had been appointed Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court from where he was transferred to the J&K High Court. He hails from Chandigarh. He remained the Acting Chief Justice of the J&K High Court for over a year. He had delivered several landmark judgements.

Lawyers seek better facilities
Mohali, March 22
Two district bar associations have demanded that better facilities be provided to lawyers practising from Mohali as the town had now been given the status of a district.

Counsel fear arrest, boycott proceedings
Chandigarh, March 22
Apprehending their arrest inside Burail Jail, counsel for the accused in the Beant Singh assassination trial today boycotted the proceedings in the jail. Intimation about it was given to the Additional Sessions Judge-cum-Special CBI Judge, Mr M.M. Sharma.

HEALTH

Tourism Dept to put medical information online
Chandigarh, March 22
The Tourism Department of the Chandigarh Administration is putting online all the data regarding the medical facilities available in all hospitals in the city, including government hospitals and the PGI, for promoting medical tourism.

SPORTS

Parnita returns best card, Kanika still ahead
Chandigarh, March 22

Kanika Minocha maintained her lead in the Chandigarh Open Ladies Amateur Golf Championship returning a five-over card of 77, although Parnita Garewal, who had today's best card of 76, cut down the margin by one stroke on the penultimate day at the Chandigarh Golf Club here today.
Kanika Minocha, the leader, with her mother Dimple Minocha, who is also participating in the Chandigarh Open Ladies Amateur Golf Championship at the Chandigarh Golf Club on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Deepan, Meenakshi best athletes
Chandigarh, March 22
Deepan Barat and Meenakshi were adjudged best athlete among boys and girls, respectively, in the annual sports meet of Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Sector 26, held at the sports complex, Sector 46, here today.

Johney among Dhaka soccer cup probables
Chandigarh, March 22
Johney Kumar, a trainee of St Stephen’s football academy, Sector 45, is among the 23 probables selected by the Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society to represent Subroto Football XI team in the Bangladesh Krira Shikka Protishtan Challenge Cup to be held in Dhaka in June.

Trials for school games today
Chandigarh, March 22
The Chandigarh Education Department will conduct selection trials at Government Model School, Sector 33, tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. to choose the UT boys and girls under-14 basketball teams.