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City on tentative list of UNESCO heritage sites
Chandigarh, November 13
The city of Chandigarh has been placed on the tentative list of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, thereby becoming India’s first such city. A series of discussions and exchange of information took place among officials of the Chandigarh Administration, the Le Corbusier Foundation, UNESCO, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the French Government in Paris in this regard last week.

Sec 16 school in 'molestation' controversy
Chandigarh, November 13
With allegations and counter-allegations flowing freely, reports of a girl student of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, being harassed by a contractual teacher left the functionaries of both the Education Department and the school in a tizzy.

Panchkula, November 13 Four months after the Rotary Club took charge of educating 165-odd slum children, it has decided to wash its hands off the project completely citing paucity of funds. The students of the "Rotary school" spent an uncomfortable day attending classes amidst a lot of uncertainty. Children being taught in the open at the Rotary House, Sector 12-A, Panchkula, on Monday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

CBI raids top income tax officer’s residence Panchkula, November 13 The CBI raided the residence of Mr N.K. Saini, Deputy Director, Income Tax Investigation, in Sector 12-A here today. The official was allegedly demanding money for returning five passports of a Zirakpur-based builder, Mr Rajiv Kumar. A member of a raiding team of the CBI at the residence of income tax official N.K. Saini at Sector 12-A, Panchkula, on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Watch out
Tejinder Singh, a special child from the city, is in Mumbai basking in the glory of victory in the first Special Olympics International Cricket Cup Tournament which India-A won in Mumbai on Sunday.

In Town
Management guru Shiv Khera is here on a 'motivation' mission to enthuse and encourage youngsters of the city towards a sense of direction at Leisure Valley at 5:30 pm. An educator, business consultant, speaker and entrepreneur, Khera lives by a simple mantra, "Winners don't do different things, they do things differently".

Passing Through

CHANDIGARH CALLING The patch of land opposite the entrance to Panjab University’s Vice-Chancellor’s office in Chandigarh had a very mundane outgrowth of grass, which was heightened during the monsoons. The venue looked very shabby after rains. Prof R.C. Sobti, Vice-Chancellor, after he took over the university reigns in July, earlier this year, ordered that this landscape should be decorated to give a polished look to the entrance of the VC’s office.   Roads in bad shape   Science and Chandigarh   Toughest interview

COMMUNITY

IAS officers find in-service training programme ‘boring’
Mohali, November 13
For the 30 odd senior IAS officers from across the country the weeklong in-service training programme on social conflicts conducted by the Institute of Development and Communication began on a ‘disappointing’ note today.

IAF upgrading fighter aircraft
Chandigarh, November 13
The IAF is upgrading its existing fighter aircraft to maintain their combat potential in the absence of new inductions. Stating this here today, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, Air Marshal A.K. Singh, said that requests for proposals for the 126 multi-role aircraft required by the IAF had still not been issued.

Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, Air Marshal A.K. Singh (left) being briefed about the MiG-29 engines during his visit to the Air Force Station High Grounds in Chandigarh on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Kids’ lunch date with CM
Chandigarh, November 13
It's a luncheon date that Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has planned with great care. No wishy-washy "affair" this, the rendezvous is all about winning over lots of "little" hearts. And it's all happening at his residence tomorrow morning.

Loudspeakers disturbing residents’ calm
Mohali, November 13
Life has become hell for Ms Ravi Kiran thanks to the loud music which often emanates on weddings and other social functions from the Community Centre in Phase II here.

Fauji Beat
Which force can tackle terrorism?

In its recent report to the government, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has recommended that there should be a separate specialised force to handle internal security operations, including terrorism. The Army, it says, should not be involved in these operations. No one would disagree with this recommendation. But the question that arises is, which “special force” will meet this baffling requirement?

Lieut-Col Sucha Singh accepting the surrender of Portuguese troops at Panjim.

Parking woes spill over to roads, courtesy conventions
Chandigarh, November 13
A three-day hoteliers' convention that concluded on Sunday may have brought good business to the hoteliers but it also resulted in inconvenience to the city residents.

Even though main festivals are over yet Chandigarh continues to wear a gala look as is evident from the Sector 17 plaza on Monday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Self-help groups a tool of empowerment: NABARD official
Chandigarh, November 13.
The NABARD today conducted a state-level sensitisation-cum-review meeting of NGOs working in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.

Missing jeweller’s family alleges tardy probe
Mohali, November 13
Members of the family of Mr Satish Kumar (42), a jeweller missing from Kharar, have alleged here today that the police is not properly investigating the matter.

JD (U) men seek CBI probe into institute’s working
Chandigarh, November 13
Activists of the Chandigarh Territorial Janata Dal (United) along with parents of aggrieved parents of certain students of the Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training, Sector 34, today held a protest rally in Sector 17 Plaza demanding a CBI inquiry into the functioning of the institute.

WARD WATCH
Ward No 3 gets facelift
Chandigarh, November 8
Consisting of Sectors 16, 17 and 22, Ward Number 3 has approximately 22,000 voters majorly made up of traders based at the two most important markets of Sectors17 and 22.

Function to bless orphaned girl on Nov 17
Mohali, November 13
The Kharar MLA, Mr Bir Devinder Singh, said the function proposed to be held tomorrow at Silvi Park to bless the orphaned girl, Isha, would now be held on November 17.

Architects for “Greater Chandigarh Development Authority”
Chandigarh, November 13
Concerned about the haphazard growth in Chandigarh’s periphery, eminent architects yesterday pleaded for the constitution of a “Greater Chandigarh Development Authority” for the regulated urban development.

CRIME

Woman commits suicide
Mohali, November 13
A woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the stairs in Phase XI here today.

Theft in Panchkula house
Panchkula, November 13
Thieves decamped with Rs 15000 cash and jewellery worth Rs 25000 from a house in Sector 2 while the occupants were away. Mr Krishan Mittal, a businessman and owner of the house, said he and his family left town on November 11.

BUSINESS

Allahabad bank officers' conference
Chandigarh, November 13 The triennial conference of the Allahabad Bank Officers Association, Chandigarh zone, was held in the conference hall of Kisan Bhavan here yesterday.

EDUCATION

Students’ canteen stone laid
Chandigarh, November 13 Mrs Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, laid the foundation stone of a canteen and recreational centre for students of University Institute of Engineering and Technology University Campus in Sector 25 here today.

Medhavi wins national elocution contest
Chandigarh, November 13
“Let your aspirations become your achievements,” said Medhavi Gugnani, a Class IX student of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sector 25, Chandigarh, who has done the city proud by securing the first position in the national level English elocution contest for Navodaya Vidyalaya. The contest was held at JNV, Dharwad, Karnataka.

School sites to be licensed for 30 years
Chandigarh, November 13
A high-level committee of the Chandigarh Administration today recommended that the school sites will be licensed to the interested party for a period of 30 years. There are seven school sites under consideration for the purpose.

Job fest concludes
Chandigarh, November 13
The three-day state-level job fest at the Chandigarh Engineering College (CEC), Landran, concluded today with foreign-based recruitment agency G-4 solutions selecting over 126 students from across the state.

Mock test to evaluate matric students' potential
Chandigarh, November 13
The Chitkara Institute of Competitions will be conducting a mock test for the CBSE Class X Board Examinations at 13 cities in Punjab and Haryana, including Chandigarh. The tests in Mathematics and Science are being prepared by top experts in the subjects, who have years of experience in the field.

Kids dress up as vegetables for Children's Day celebrations
Mohali, November 13
The two-day Children's Day celebration began at Shivalik Public School here under the theme "Fun with blooming buds".

COURTS

Centre proposes legislation for welfare of the old
Chandigarh, November 13
The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will soon enact a law for the welfare of the old people. Under the proposed law, a tribunal would be set up in every district of the country to motivate the youngsters to take care of their parents.

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, accompanied by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mrs Meira Kumar, takes a look at the photo exhibition on the life of Babu Jagjivan Ram at the Haryana Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh on Monday. — A Tribune photo

Sex scam: Judgement on bail pleas reserved
Chandigarh, November 13
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today reserved its judgement on the bail pleas of nine out of the total 14 accused in the infamous J&K sex scandal.

Charges framed against MCC's Acting Chief Engineer
Chandigarh, November 13
In the case of cheating and corruption against the acting Chief Engineer of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, Mr K.B. Sharma, a local court today framed charges against him under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Seminar to celebrate Legal Services Week
Chandigarh, November 13
As a part of the Legal Services Week celebrations, the State Legal Services Authority, UT Chandigarh, organised a Legal Literacy Seminar in collaboration with Government College for Girls, Sector-11 today.

SPORTS

Haryana romp home in twenty-20 cricket
Chandigarh, November 13
Uttaranchal and Haryana moved into the quarterfinals from Pool D and Pool G, respectively, in the National Twenty-20 Cricket Championship (u-19) being played at Tau Devi Lal Cricket Stadium, Panchkula, and Sector 16 Cricket Stadium here today.

Ryan win minithon event
Chandigarh, November 13
Hosts Ryan International School won the overall trophy in the Ryan-Milo Minithon 2006 held on the school premises on Sunday.

Naman propels Bhavan Vidyalya to victory
Chandigarh, November 13
A fine unbeaten knock of 86 runs by Naman Prashar enabled Bhavan Vidyalya, Sector 15, Panchkula, to beat Little Flower Convent School, Panchkula, by 67 runs in the first semifinal of 5th Satluj u-14 Inter- School Cricket Tournament played at Satluj Public School, Sector 4, here today.

Cagers’ meet from November 16
Panchkula, November 13
The 3rd Emily Gosain Memorial Basketball tournament will be held at St Xavier's High School, Sector 20, Panchkula, from November 16, according to school Principal George S Shear.