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Admn asks PU to check student poll skirmishes
Chandigarh, November 9
As an expected follow-up to the Supreme Court decision, Chandigarh Administration has asked Panjab University to purge its student body elections from the waste that accompanies the elections each year.

Commercial Utility On Anvil
UT to get encroached land vacated
Chandigarh, November 9
The Chandigarh Administration plans to earn over Rs 1500 crore from commercial utilisation of about 200 acres of land to be vacated from slum dwellers spread across the city

PGI body stands by K.K. Talwar on dual charge
New Delhi, November 9
The apex decision-making body of the PGI today decided that the PGI Director, Professor K.K. Talwar, would continue as Director and Professor of Cardiology. The decision was taken here at a meeting chaired by the Union Health Minister, Dr Anbhumani Ramadoss, at Nirman Bhawan, headquarters of the Health Ministry.

When people need them, buses go off road

Chandigarh, November 8 At the peak hours during the evening a majority of the bus stops and inter-state bus stand (ISBT) of the city are overcrowded with commuters waiting for their transport. The only reason is that more than 45 Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) buses are standing off-the-road.

CTU buses parked at CTU Depot No. 2 in the Industrial Area, Chandigarh, during the peak hours in the evening. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

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COMMUNITY

MC POLL-06
State of parties: BJP-SAD-CVM
The trio may run into rough weather on seat-sharing
Chandigarh, November 9
Cobbled together for the sole objective of defeating the ruling Congress, the BJP-SAD-CVM alliance may run into rough weather on the issue of seat-sharing in next month ‘s Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh(MCC) elections.

Removal of two Cong councillors sought
Panchkula, November 9
Coming down heavily on two Congress councillors, members of the municipal council, led by its president, Ms Manvir Gill, today demanded their removal and the registration of an FIR against them for meddling in development works initiated in other wards.

Newly weds’ cases keep police on toes
Chandigarh, November 9
A high drama was witnessed on the Punjab and Haryana Court premises when the Police Control Room (PCR) received two calls about newly wed couples here this morning. However, in both the cases none of the couple came forward to lodge a complaint.

Citizens’ Grievances
Cyclists forced to stop in their tracks

Chandigarh, November 9 Cycle tracks in the city still lead to inconvenience. Little has so far been done by the authorities concerned to commence work on the project of laying tracks throughout the city, scheduled to restart after the end of the rains. Work on laying a cycle track on the road separating Sectors 18 and 21 in Chandigarh has still not been completed. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Conflicts doing tremendous harm to developing nations, says expert

Chandigarh, November 9 Experts today focused their deliberations upon terrorism as a deterrent to peace and development during the ongoing International Conference on Peace and Development in memory of P.N. Haksar at the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development here. Delegates at the session on terrorism as a deterrent to peace and development during the International Conference on Peace and Development at the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development in Chandigarh on Thursday. — A Tribune photo

Change mindset on foeticide, says minister
Panchkula, November 9
The Haryana Health Minister, Ms Kartar Devi, today stressed the need for partnership with multi-stakeholders for the effective implementation of the pre-natal diagnostic techniques (PNDT) Act saying that the issue of survival of girl child was a critical one.

One for the road(ies) Chandigarh, November 9 They are the new breed of youngsters of today — confident, strident and yes very cool. They are the “Roadie” generation wanting their excitement literally on the roads and for the foursome selected from the city for MTV’s “Hero Honda Roadies 4” — on air from November 11 — reality television provided each of them with that special zing they had been looking for. (From left) Sahil Anand, Vishal Karwal, Gurbani Judge and Oorja Narang, the four city-based participants of MTV show “Roadies 4” share their experiences at Hotel Shivalik View, Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Thursday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Interactive website for Mohali dist soon
Mohali, November 9
The Mohali district police is launching an interactive website which will get functional soon. Residents of the district will then be able to send their complaints , comments and seek required information from the web .

Commuters harassed
Dera Bassi, November 9
Hundreds of commuters travelling between Zirakpur and Dera Bassi were a harassed lot today on account of a stand-off between three-wheelers and mini bus owners. The stand-off took a violent turn with two persons being admitted to the local civil hospital.

Seminar on e-filing of corporate returns
Panchkula, November 9
A seminar on e-filing of corporate returns, including fringe benefit tax and tax deduction at source was organised at Red Bishop, here today. Participants at the seminar were explained the entire process of e-filing.

Police magazine ‘Darpan’ launched
Mohali, November 9
The police should become a friend of the public and help in solving the problems of the latter instead of harassing them. These views were expressed by most of the persons present at a function organised by the Mohali district police to launch “Darpan”, a police magazine, at the local level here today.

Private guards for parks likely
Chandigarh, November 9
Gardens and parks in the city may soon have private security guards. An agenda in this regard will be discussed in the Finance and Contact Committee meeting tomorrow. As of now, the MCC has 620 chowkidars against the need for 888.

More facilities at Sec 25 dharna site
Chandigarh, November 9
To inspect the availability of basic amenities at the new dharna site at Sector 25, the UT Finance Secretary, Mr S.K. Sandhu, Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Mr P.S. Aujla, Deputy Commissioner, Mr R.K. Rao, and the UT Chief Engineer Mr V.K. Bhardwaj, visited the site today.

BJP men join Uma’s party
Chandigarh, November 9
The president of the Mandal No 4 of the BJP, Mr Mahesh Sharma, today joined the Bharatiya Yuva Jan Shakti(BYJS) along with his followers. According to a press note issued here today, the BYJS will soon come out with a “youth policy” for the city youth in the run-up to the elections.

Captain’s martyrdom day on Nov 11
Chandigarh, November 9
The Chief of Staff, Western Command, Lieut-Gen A.N. Aul, will lay a wreath on the memorial of Capt Rohit Kaushal in his native village, Jalauli, near Panchkula on November 11 to commemorate his martyrdom day.

CRIME

Rioting: colony residents booked
Mohali, November 9
The police has booked residents of Nehru Colony on charges of attempt to murder, deterring a public servant from performing their duty and rioting. According to the police , a case had been registered against unidentified persons who had pelted stones at the police and employees of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) who had gone to plug a gate illegally opened by the residents of the colony to enter Phase III-A of the town. The case had been registered on the complaint of an executive engineer of the GMADA.

Firing in Mani Majra
Chandigarh, November 9
Three persons were booked for firing in the air near Kalagram, Mani Majra. According to the police, Shakti Sharma, a constable in the 13th Battalion of PAP, Bahadur Khan and Balwant Singh have been arrested.

Disabled youth held for snatching
Chandigarh, November 9
The local police today claimed to have solved a two-month-old incident of snatching which took place near the sector stadium in September last.

Two held for car theft
Panchkula, November 9
The district police claims to have arrested two car thieves who allegedly stole a car from the parking of a restaurant in Sector 5. Acting on a tip off, the police laid a naka at the Nursery Chowk and nabbed Sandeep, alias Sonu, and Deepak, alias Kala.

BUSINESS

PSIEC keen on land deal with farmers for new sectors
Mohali, November 9
The Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC), which plans to set up two new Sectors in the town, is ready to accept the proposal of farmers on land pooling.

Punjab gets 238 projects
Chandigarh, November 9
NABARD has sanctioned 283 projects amounting to Rs 178.87 crore for various schemes to Government of Punjab, under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund. The projects include lining of 35.62 km of Pakhowal distributory in Ludhiana district, flood protection project in 20 km from Khanuri to Krail in Sangrur district, 15 roads in Gurdaspur and Sangrur district, 266 rural drinking water schemes in Hoshiarpur and Ferozpore districts.

Dealers told to file VAT-I forms
Chandigarh, November 9
All registered dealers in the union territory under the Sales Tax Act and continuing their businesses after implementation of VAT are required to file their VAT-I form alongwith their complete returns in the accordance with the provisions of the Vat Act at the earliest.

Industrialists’ body plan new name

EDUCATION

Tribune Impact
DPI takes stock of amenities in schools
Chandigarh, November 9
Taking cognizance of news item “Not a drop of clean water” published in Chandigarh Tribune on November 8, a meeting of heads of government schools under the UT Administration was held today.

25 colleges take part in IT fest Chandigarh, November 9 The Department of Computer Applications of Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, here organised TECH FEST 2006, a one-day festival of IT-related events, the in which 25 colleges participated. Students in a jubiliant mood during Tech Fest 2006 organised at Dev Smaj College, Sector 45, Chandigarh, on Thursday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Cultural bonanza by tiny tots

Mohali, November 9 A cultural bonanza was presented by tiny tots of the Shemrock School at the annual function here today . The function began with vandana, followed by a speech by the Principal and lighting of the inaugural lamp. Children perform at the annual function of Shemrock Senior Secondary School in Mohali on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph

PU Notes
Shriram award for Sobti
Chandigarh, November 9
Dr R.C. Sobti, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, has been selected for the prestigious “Sir Shriram Memorial Oration Award” for 2006-07 for recognition of his “outstanding contributions in the field of biotechnology”. A communication to this effect has been sent by Prof. J.S. Bajaj, President, National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

Seminar on micro-teaching
Banur, November 9
Swami Vivekanand College of Education(SVCE) today organised a seminar on “Concept of micro-teaching” at Ramnagar, near here. Dr Joginder Singh, an eminent educationist from State College of Education, Patiala, was the chief guest on the occasion. The Swami Vivekanand Group of Institutes CEO, Mr Manmohan Garg, presided.

COURTS

No anticipatory bail for former bank MD
Chandigarh, November 9
Mr Justice Ajai Lamba has dismissed the plea for grant of anticipatory bail filed by Mr Rajinder Singh Dhanda, the former managing director of Urban Cooperative Bank, in a case of cheating and fraud registered by the Panchkula police.

Dhanda’s anticipatory bail plea rejected
Chandigarh, November 9
Mr Justice Ajai Lamba has dismissed the plea for grant of anticipatory bail filed by Mr Rajinder Singh Dhanda, former Managing Director of Urban Cooperative Bank, in a case cheating and fraud registered by the Panchkula police.

CULTURE

Tax exemption sought for “Rab ne….”

Chandigarh, November 9 Continuing with the spree of releasing and shooting movies in Chandigarh, producer and director Darshan Bagga announced the release of his movie titled, “Rab ne Banayian Jodian”, here today in Press Club, Sector 27. The director and actors of Punjabi film “Rab Ne Banaiyan Jodian” share a light moment at the Chandigarh Press Club, Sector 27, on Thursday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Drama festival from tomorrow
Chandigarh, November 9
The Sambhang Theatre Group of the Swami Ram Tirath Educational Cultural and H.M. Society will organise the 15th two-day national drama festival, Natyotsav-06, from November 11 in the auditorium of Government College for Girls, Sector 11, here at 9.30 am.

Fathoming  out faces

HEALTH

It is test of patience at GMCH-32
Chandigarh, November 9
Scores of patients and their attendants visiting the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, have been facing great hardship finding their way to various OPDs located in different blocks of the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, due to the absence of requisite staff for the past many years.

Watch out for allergies: expert

Chandigarh, November 9 Ignoring cold can saddle you with an allergy for a lifetime. And, doctors opine that allergies are leading to high mortality rate among children. While 25 per cent of the population suffers from allergies of all types, these are increasing by 50 per cent every decade. Dr H.J. Singh (second from left), organising secretary of the ICAAICON-2006, at a press conference at the Chandigarh Press Club, Sector 27, on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph

PGI technologists’ notice on mass leave
Chandigarh, November 9
The PGI Medical Technologists’ Association has served a notice to the PGI Director for one-day mass casual leave to press for the acceptence of their pending demands.

Medicos present papers at workshop
Chandigarh, November 9 Medicos from the Department of Surgery, GMCH, Sector 32, proved their excellence at the annual conference of the ‘Association of Surgeons of India and international workshop on endoscopy’ held at the DMC, Ludhiana.

SPORTS

India, Pak tennis teams arrive Chandigarh, November 9 After playing two Tests at Islamabad and Lahore, the Indian and Pakistan teams reached the city tonight to play the third Test of the ongoing Indo-Pak Tennis Series. Pakistan tennis players (from left) Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Aqeel Khan, Asim Shafiq and Nomi Qamar at Lake Club, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

National cricket tourney from Nov 12

Chandigarh, November 9 The city will host Under-19 Twenty-20 National Cricket Championship from November 12 to 19 at different venues. In the eight-day tournament, a total of 24 teams from different states and union territories will participate. As many as 31 matches will be held at three venues - Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, and Sector 3 Cricket Stadium, Panchkula. CTCA president I.D. Kamboj (second from right) gives details of the Under-19 National Twenty-20 Tournament in Chandigarh on Thursday.—  A Tribune photograph

Indian schools complete Pak whitewash
Chandigarh, November 9
An unbeaten knock of 89 runs of 69 balls by Manan Vohra enabled the DAV CCCE Indian combined Schools team to register victory over the Pakistan Combined Schools team in the Friendship Series u-13 match at DAV College grounds, Sector 10 here yesterday.

Junior football matches from today
Chandigarh, November 9
The Chandigarh Junior Boys Football Championship (U-19) for Pandit Harbans Lal Memorial Trophy-2006 will kick off tomorrow at 9.30 am at Football Stadium, Sector 17, here.

Bollywood stars’ match put off
Mohali, November 9
The charity Day and Night 20-20 cricket match between Bollywood stars and former Indian cricketers to be played at PCA Stadium, here on November 15 has been postponed.