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Ankita tops tri-city in Class X exam

Panchkula, May 27 Ankita Gulati brought laurels to her school and family by topping in tri-city in the matriculation examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), results of which were declared today.

Ankita Gulati being hugged by her grandfather at their residence in Sector 4, Panchkula, on Saturday. —  Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Meenal stands first in city
Chandigarh, May 27
Meenal Gakhar of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Sector 27, bagged first position in the city in the CBSE Class X examination, results of which were declared today.

Boys outshine girls in Mohali

Mohali, May 27 Boys took the lead in Mohali by securing majority of the top positions in the township in the CBSE matric examination. Randeep Singh of Gian Jyoti Public school stood first in the township by securing 94.4 per cent followed by Bikramjit Singh Bindra of the same school who secured 93.8 per cent marks. Randeep Singh of Gian Jyoti Public School, who topped in Mohali with 94.4 per cent marks. — A Tribune photograph

Class-X results: students overcome handicap  Chandigarh, May 27 It was a celebration of different kind at three city homes after the CBSE Class X results were declared this morning. Facing all odds, these city students proved it that where there is a will there is a way.
A proud Dr Satya with her son, Sai Sidhant Monica Sharma surrounded by her elated family members Tribune photos: Manoj Mahjan

CBSE Class X results: Boys improve pass percentage
Chandigarh, May 27
While girls have outclassed boys in scoring better pass percentage at the national level, results of class X in the Chandigarh region can offer some solace to the boys.

Syndicate nod to action against Sodhi Ram
Chandigarh, May 27
The Panjab University Syndicate today unanimously authorised the Vice-Chancellor to take disciplinary action against the Controller of Examination, Mr Sodhi Ram, and the Assistant Registrar (Conduct), Mr S.K. Sharma, for negligence of duty due to which the CET examination conducted by the university had to be cancelled.

Non-medicos join anti-quota stir
Chandigarh, May 27
At least 2,000 school and university students, information technology professionals, lawyers and traders, besides medicos, from the region came to strengthen the Voice for Justice, the North India chapter of organisations formed against reservation, here today.

This elderly couple on a scooter with the lady holding a banner, saying "Down with quota", join the medical students in their rally in Chandigarh on Saturday. But one crossing later a bump sees the two fall flat. The dazed elderly supporter is comforted by his wife and a traffic constable as the rallyists continue with their march. — These pictures were taken by Tribune cameraman Vinay Malik

COMMUNITY

Sikh scholars donate rare manuscripts for posterity
Chandigarh, May 27
This day saw a celebration of Sikh wisdom and the endeavours of those who preserved it for posterity.

Sector 9 public space replete with garbage Chandigarh, May 27 Residents of Sector 9, adjoining the Madhya Marg, continue to face the inconvenience of unattended waste lying in the open despite frequent complaints to the municipal corporation authorities. Garbage and construction waste which lies unattended in Sector 9, Chandigarh, for the past several months. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Registration for Amarnath Yatra begins
Mohali, May 27
Advance registrations for Amarnath Yatra have been commenced at The Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Phase-2 branch, here. The registrations are both for Baltal as well as Chandanwari (Pahlgam) route.

Annual function, bhandara
Chandigarh, May 27
The 32nd annual function and bhandara of Sidh Baba Balak Nath Mandir, Sector 29 A, will be organised from June 1 to 4 on the temple premises.

CRIME

17-yr-old held for faking kidnapping
Mohali, May 27
A 17-year-old boy has stage-managed his own kidnapping before his parents to extort Rs 10 lakh from them.

One held on murder charge
Zirakpur, May 27
The police today arrested a migrant labourer, Mohammad Pappu, on charges of murder of a fellow construction worker Bharat Kumar on Wednesday night.

Boy’s bid to commit suicide
Chandigarh, May 27
A 17 year-old boy allegedly tried to commit suicide by jumping into the Sukhna Lake here this evening.

Villager murdered by nephew
Mohali, May 27
A 37-year-old resident of Nadah village here was allegedly murdered by his nephew following a spat over the ownership of a piece of land.

EDUCATION

KV teachers’ inservice course concludes
Chandigarh, May 27
The 21-day Inservice Course for Trained Graduate Teachers of English concluded at K.V. No. 2, 3BRD Air Force Station, Chandigarh yesterday.

Children hold centrestage at function
Chandigarh, May 27
The British Library kickstarted its sixth anniversary celebrations in style today. Targeting children on the first day of the celebrations, the library management organised a clay modelling contest  for them.

COURTS

District Courts
Defence counsel denied entry into jail
Beant Singh murder trial
Chandigarh, May 27
One of the counsels for Jagtar Singh Hawara and his other accomplice in the Beant Singh assassination case was denied entry into the Burail Jail during the recording of statement of Balwant Singh, one of the accused, by the CBI Special Judge here today.

CULTURE

Western Film Review
Routine film made popular by controversy
Chandigarh: Let us say it up front. There is an extraordinary hype surrounding “The Da Vinci Code” (Fun Republic), which is an ordinary movie to watch. For all its ballyhooed brilliance, it is a routine Hollywood thriller which would have sunk without a trace had it not been based on a controversial book, which, nevertheless is a best-seller.

The Naseer touch: Celebrated actor Naseeruddin Shah and his better half Ratna Pathak Shah were in Chandigarh today to make an exclusive presentation for a select gathering at Hotel GVK Taj in Sector 17. The actor staged a play for special guests of Kotak Mahindra, in a purely private event. The last time he visited Chandigarh, he had made a classic offering of three plays based on short stories by Ismat Chugtai. The production was titled “Ismat Apa Ke Naam”.


Naseeruddin Shah A Tribune photograph

HEALTH

Rare surgery performed at Sohana hospital
Mohali, May 27
A rare surgery of interstitial hernia was performed in the Multi-Speciality Wing of Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Charitable Eye Hospital Trust, Sohana.