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MC poll: ticket-seekers’ luck hangs in balance
Chandigarh, November 11
With the submission of applications by ticket-seekers for three major parties coming to a close today, the runup to the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation elections has sprung a surprise or two already.

Faux pas costs bank Rs 1 lakh
Panchkula, November 11
A faux pas by a Sector 25-based bank, which resulted in overdrawing of Rs 1 lakh by Ramgarh resident Ramgarh resident Makhan Singh, has cost it dearly.

461 booths for pulse polio drive
Chandigarh, November 11
Health Department is fully geared up for the forthcoming pulse polio Immunisation campaign scheduled to be held on November 12. This was disclosed by the UT Director Health Services, Dr M.S. Bains, while talking to the press reporters at the District Family Welfare Bureau, Sector 22, here today.


 

EARLIER STORIES

SC certificates: draft finalised
Chandigarh, November 11
The National Commission for Schedules Castes has initiated the process of issuingUmesh Kant SC certificates to those residing in the Union Territory.

Watch out
Eminent city-based thespian Umesh Kant is in Kolkata with the cast of his drama production “Ek Aur Dronacharya” for its staging tomorrow at the 18th All-India Sadbhvana Rangmanch Mahautsav there.

Amit Chopra In Town
Uttar Pradesh-based budding batsman Amit Chopra is in town to blitzkrieg in the Under-19 National Twenty-20 Cricket Championship, starting from November 12 to 19 at three venues. The middle-order batsman has represented Railways in the Cooch Vihar Trophy in the Under-19 category.

Amit Chopra  

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COMMUNITY

Development works okayed
Mohali, November 11
Development projects, including beautification schemes involving an expenditure of about Rs 4 crore, have been cleared by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA).

CRRID conference ends on note of spirituality
Chandigarh, November 11

The International Conference on Peace and Development in memory of P.N. Haksar at the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development here ended on a theological note today, with experts discussing the role of spirituality in the process of peace and development.
Delegates at the session on role of spirituality in peace and development during the International Conference on Peace and Development in the memory of P.N. Haksar at the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development in Chandigarh on Saturday.
Delegates at the session on role of spirituality in peace and development during the International Conference on Peace and Development in the memory of P.N. Haksar at the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development in Chandigarh on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Bhai Mardana’s descendant performs at kirtan darbar
Dera Bassi, November 11

Kirtan by Bhai Lal, a descendant of Bhai Mardana, a close associate of Guru Nanak, was the highlight of the kirtan darbar organised by the Guru Nanak Nam Leva Society here last night.


Bhai Lal, a descendant of Bhai Mardana, performs at a kirtan darbar in Dera Bassi on Friday night. — A Tribune photograph

Bhai Lal, a descendant of Bhai Mardana, performs at a kirtan darbar in Dera Bassi on Friday night.

ITBP first-aid drill competition ends
Chandigarh, November 11
NE-1 Sector won the team championship trophy at the 30th inter-sector First Aid and Ambulance Drill competition of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force, which concluded yesterday at the Composite Hospital, here. Garhwal Sector was adjudged runners-up.

CTA to challenge erroneous notifications
Chandigarh, November 11
It seems that the quashing of the Rent Act notification by the apex court has opened a Pandora’s Box for the Chandigarh Administration.

 
BUSINESS

Hoteliers told to tie up with brand names

Chandigarh, November 11
Marked experts, stalwarts of the hotel and tourism industry impressed upon the hoteliers to either tie up with brand names or in alternative go in for professional training.

Delegates address fellow hoteliers during the second day of FHRAI convention in Chandigarh on Saturday. — Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan 

Delegates address fellow hoteliers during the second day of FHRAI convention in Chandigarh on Saturday.

Shervani wants budget hotels for common tourist
Chandigarh, November 11
Tourism in the country is on the fast track of development with a steady 8.5 per cent growth rate. But the present tourism policy of the government is off-line.

Sarah Kajonborrirak Lure of herbs, spices has held her captive here
Chandigarh, November 11
The lure of spices and herbs is making her stay back in India for a couple of more days. An expert in spa management and the president-cum-founder of Thailand-based Sivalai spa, Ms Sarah Kajonborrirak, intends to remain here for taking back home some rare herbs and flowers, though she has no immediate plans of expanding her operations to cover the country.

Sarah Kajonborrirak

Property dealers seek cut in collectorate rates
Panchkula, November 11
The Haryana State Property Dealers Welfare Association today demanded the reduction in the collectorate rates (official rate for the registration of land) in Panchkula.

 
EDUCATION

Avinash wins trophy

Chandigarh, November 11
Avinash Kumar, who scored 94 per cent marks in Class X, CBSE (2005-06), was awarded “Best Student of the Year” trophy on the annual day function of Air Force School, 3 BRD Chandigarh, here today.



Children perform during the annual day function of the Air Force School, 3 BRD, Chandigarh, on Saturday.

Children perform during the annual day function of the Air Force School, 3 BRD, Chandigarh, on Saturday.


Budding actors showcase skills
Chandigarh, November 11

Nineteen teams from different schools participated in the two-day 15th annual one-act play festival ‘Sambhang Natyotsav, on the opening day at the auditorium of the Government College for Girls here.


Budding theatre artistes take part in a play competition at the Government College for Girls in Chandigarh on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Budding theatre artistes take part in a play competition at the Government College for Girls in Chandigarh on Saturday.

Children’s Day celebrations by Lions Club
Chandigarh, November 11
Lions Club International District 321 F would be organising different functions in connection with Children’s Day celebrations from November 13 to 15 throughout Punjab. Different schools in cities, villages and slums would be adopted by 135 clubs of Lions International.

Children’s Day celebration lights up Plaza
Chandigarh, November 11
The Children’s Day celebration at the Plaza, Sector 17, this evening brought colour, vibrancy and enthusiasm to the fore. Organised by the Centre for Carnival Arts and sponsored by the Tribune, the carnival attracted a large number of revellers.

Students of Yadvindra Public School, Mohali, perform bhangra at the Plaza Carnival, Chandigarh, in connection with Children’s Day on November 14. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

 
HEALTH

Technology now helping identify cancer stem cells, say experts
Chandigarh, November 11
“In India, two remarkable breakthroughs in stem cell therapy have been achieved in dealing with corneal and cardiac diseases. We are now on the brink of similar breakthroughs for neuronal diseases and diabetes,” said Dr D. Bala Subramaniyan, Chairman of the National Task Force on Stem Cell Research, Government  of India.

3-day pulse polio drive
Mohali, November 11
The district health authorities have made all arrangements for the three-day pulse polio campaign starting on November 12 under which pulse polio drops will be administered to 105175 children.

Need to educate diabetics stressed
Mohali, November 11
There is an urgent need for diabetics to be educated on nerve damage, failing which diabetic foot disease will increase by 200 per cent by 2020.

 
SPORTS

Raj Kumar drubs Sushant in carrom
Chandigarh, November 11
Raj Kumar beat Sushant Sethi 25-00, 25-04 in Men’s singles group (1st round) while Chahat defeated Hargun 25-00, 25-00 in the women’s singles on the inaugural day of the 9th edition of the Raj Kumar Babuta Memorial Prize Money Carrom Ranking Tournament held at St. Stephen’s School, Sector 45, here today.

Saurav wins in table soccer
Chandigarh, November 11
Local lad Saurav emerged winner in U-6 boys’ category while Charu and Rubina secured first place in above 18 years category in the All-India Invitational Table Soccer Championship held at CRB Public School, Sector-7-B, here today.

New Public School sail into final
Chandigarh, November 11
New Public School registered an emphatic five-goal win against DAV Model School, Sector 15, in the semifinals of Chandigarh Junior Boys U-19 Football Championship for Pt. Harbans Lal Memorial Trophy at Sector 17 Football grounds here today.

A semifinal match between Sanjay Public School, Sector 44, and DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, in progress at the Sector 17 Football Stadium in Chandigarh on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Vinay Malik
A semifinal match between Sanjay Public School, Sector 44, and DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, in progress at the Sector 17 Football Stadium in Chandigarh on Saturday.

Harpreet, Rajeev win in cross-country
Chandigarh, November 11
Harpreet Bedi of St Stephen’s School-45 and Rajeev Kaur of St Xavier’s School-44 won the ICSE inter-school cross-country race in the boys and girls sections, respectively.

Sigma in semis
Panchkula, November 11
Defending champions Sigma defeated Airtel by 32 runs to reach semifinals in the 7th CRY Cadence Corporate Cricket Challenge 2006 at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector 3, here today. Batting first, Sigma set a target of 176 run in the allotted 25 overs. Ranjit was the top scorer with 36 runs.

NIPS in last four
Panchkula, November 11
New India Public School, (NIPS), Sector 15, qualified for the semifinals, defeating Doon Public School, Sector 21, by 8 wickets in the last league match of 5th Satluj (U 14) Cricket Tournament for school teams at Satluj Public School, Sector 4, here today.

ADMINISTRATION

Admn mulls new sites for rickshaw-pullers
Chandigarh, November 11
Shelters for rickshaw-pullers will now be located away from residential area and near public place like Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT), Sectors 17 and 34. The decision follows strong protest by residents of Sector 45A against the location of the special building to house the rickshaw-pullers.

Irregularities found during raid on kerosene pump
Chandigarh, November 11
The Department of Food and Supplies and Consumer Affairs conducted a surprise check on the distribution of kerosene under the Public Distribution System at Ms A.K. Sales Corporation, Sector 37, here today.

FCC approves projects worth Rs 59.87 lakh
Chandigarh, November 11
The Finance and Contract Committee (FCC) of the Municipal Corporation yesterday accorded approval to installation of a deep bore tube well at a cost of Rs 22.37 lakh at Vikas Nagar, spray of effective microorganism solution for treatment of municipal solid waste at garbage dumping ground, Dadumajra, purchase of 100 garbage bins at a cost of Rs 37.50 lakh and purchase of eight Swaraj tractors.

55 milk samples adulterated
Mohali, November 11
A total of 55 milk samples taken for testing by officials of the Dairy Development Department were found to be adulterated and containing water.

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