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Molestation case
PU panel finds Prof guilty
Chandigarh, December 17
The committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor of Punjab University to look into the allegations of molestation levelled by a school girl who was taking tuitions from a PU Professor has found the Professor guilty.

Night life
Need to tighten policing
Chandigarh, December 17
Shedding its earlier image of a “lifeless city”, Chandigarh now dons the mantle of a city with throbbing night life. Growing number of hit-and-run cases, rioting and brawls, thefts and burglaries, besides stray incidents of stab and shootouts between sun set and sun rise are all indicators of the changing requirements of policing in this Union Territory.

Height of ignorance: MC poll news for ’em
Chandigarh, December 17
The youth of the city seem to be least aware about the coming Municipal Corporation elections.

Women councillors smug in the shadow of ‘‘supportive’’ husbands
Panchkula, December 17
In a city pegged to be Haryana’s show window, most women councillors are tongue-tied when it comes to issuing statements or raising issues.

Chandigarh among 3 top police stations
Chandigarh, December 17
Altus Global Alliance Visitors Week - observed to evaluate police stations across the world and rate them on various parameters - has put three police stations in Rajasthan, Chandigarh and Andhra Pradesh among the top three in the country.

PGI technologists to work today
Chandigarh, December 17
The PGI Medical Technologists Association (MTA) has postponed its decision of going on mass casual leave tomorrow.

UT generates power idea
Chandigarh, December 17
In yet another attempt towards arranging an alternative source of power supply to the City Beautiful, the Chandigarh Administration has finalised a project report for a 50 MW solar power plant on the Patiala Ki Rao choe.

Watch out
Balraj Singh Shergill, Secretary, Paragaon Educational Society, will be leading a 25-member delegation to South Korea beginning Monday under the mutual friendship and cultural exchange programme with Jeong Myung Girls Middle and High School and American Missionary Adventure Mokpo City South Korea.

In Town
Radek Votava: The national badminton coach of Czech Republic, Radek Votava is in town accompanying the team of four budding shuttlers of his country. The players are in the city to hone their skills in an ongoing camp, being conducted by Indian coach Surinder Mahajan and Radek, jointly at Panjab University badminton hall. This is Radek’s second visit to the city.

Passing Through
Why are more and more people becoming prone to diabetes?
A sedentary lifestyle and faulty eating habits are the main causes of diabetes. This disease usually occurs in obese patients, but can also be found in slim individuals.

Dr J.S. Bajaj, honorary president of the International Diabetes Federation

COMMUNITY

‘Rural Jatt Sikhs need uplift’
Chandigarh, December 17
A massive slump in the living standard of Jatt Sikhs, the hard working community of Punjab, was central to discussion at the first seminar on “Challenges before the Jatt Sikhs in the 21st Century” organised by the newly formed Jatt Sikh Welfare Association at the Law Bhavan, Sector 37, here today.

Justice G.P.S. Chahal, Punjab and Haryana High Court (third from left), at a seminar organised by the Jatt Sikh Welfare Association at Law Bhavan, Sector 37, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Statistical staff want top post filled
Chandigarh, December 17
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Planning and Statistical Personnel, Punjab, today appealed to the state Finance Minister to fill the post of the Head of the Department lying vacant for a long time.

Bihar Govt to open office for migrants in Delhi
Chandigarh, December 17
To safeguard the interests of Bihari migrants working in the agricultural and industrial sectors in the region, the Bihar Government will open a "labour and employment office" in New Delhi, the state Deputy Chief Minister, Mr Sushil Modi, said here today.

MC POLL-06
Canvassing gathers steam
Chandigarh, December 17
With only two days left for the Municipal Corporation elections, candidates did intensive campaigning today. Almost all candidates took out car rallies and conducted door-to-door canvassing.

Bansal, Sidhu star campaigners
Chandigarh, December 17
Minister of State for Finance Pawan Bansal and the cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh, have emerged star campaigners for the Congress and the BJP-SAD alliance, respectively, for the battle of votes for the December 20 Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh poll.

CPI national executive member Joginder Dayal (second from left), campaigns for the party candidate in Sector 46, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Housing Problems
Poor basic amenities ail Hem Vihar too
Zirakpur, December 17
Residents of Zirakpur township, one of the fastest growing townships in Punjab, continue to be at the receiving end as far as basic amenities are concerned. Hem Vihar seems to be no exception as the alleged neglect on the part of the authorities concerned is rampant here too.

Protest against LPG shortage
Chandigarh, December 17
Residents of Ram Darbar today protested against the unavailability of LPG cylinders in the area. A large number of residents gathered outside the godown of an LPG agency, which caters for the area, in the morning to register their protest.

Committee wants wealth tax waived off
Chandigarh, December 17
The Pind Bachao Committee, Chandigarh, in a representation to the Prime Minister and the Union Minister of State for Finance, has sought waving of the wealth tax on land compensation paid to farmers.

CRIME

Two injured in accident
Chandigarh, December 17
A mini truck rammed into a liquor shop situated near the Poultry Farm Chowk at Hallo Majra village, here, tonight. Two persons reportedly sustained injuries in the mishap.

3 car thieves arrested
Chandigarh, December 17
The police today arrested three youngsters, who had allegedly come to the city to dispose of a stolen car, from road separating Sectors 32 and 33.

BUSINESS

Florists make hay as business blooms
Chandigarh, December 17
Christmas, New Year and the marriage season have meant a blooming sales graph for florists in the city. The moolah is flowing in at a rapid pace as colourful, sweet-scented flowers have become a hit with city folks.

EDUCATION

Poll duty casts shadow on examination process
Chandigarh, December 17
The forthcoming MC elections are posing hindrance in conducting the December examinations that are underway in most of the government schools in the city. The reason: 85 to 90 per cent teachers of most of these schools have been deputed by the Election Commission to conduct the MC elections scheduled to be held on December 20.

Such ‘national’ seminars serve little purpose
Chandigarh December 17
The whole world is a village and for Panjab University and its colleges, ‘national’ has come to mean ‘neighbourhood’. ‘National seminars’ organised by the university and some of its affiliated colleges are increasingly becoming ‘neighbourhood’ seminars. For colleges, faculty members from PU are just good enough to inau- gurate these seminars and deliver keynote addresses and as for the university if no one is available from Delhi, what is the problem, it has the next best option, get the seminar inaugura- ted by the head of a sister department.

City fascinates German teacher
Chandigarh, December 17
Ms Ulrike Boecking came to India by chance. After teaching fine arts for 10 years in her homeland, Germany, she decided to teach in a foreign country and was finally sent to India. Working as the Vice-Principal at the German School, New Delhi, at present Ulrike also happens to teach German as a foreign language at the Max Mueller Bhawan, New Delhi.


Fun’n frolic mark annual day celebrations
Mohali, December 17
An entertainment extravaganza marked the annual day celebrations of Ashmah International School, Sector 69, today with the school kids having a gala time of fun, frolic and activity.


The tiny tots perform during the Annual Day of Asmah International School, Sector 70, Mohali on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu

Workshop for teachers held
Chandigarh, December 17
As part of the British Library Organisational Membership, British Library here organised the 4th ELT workshop for teachers today.

Students mesmerise
Panchkula, December 17
St Soldier Divine Public School, Sector 16, organised annual function at the school campus here today. Toddlers enthralled the audience with lively performances. An environment show by the junior wing, which depicted the hazards of deforestation, was the highlight of the function.

Students of St Soldier Divine Public School, Sector 16, present an item on the annual day on Sunday.

CULTURE

A musical tribute to K.L. Saigal
Chandigarh, December 17
“Aisa koi funkar-e- muqqamal nahin aya, Nagmo ka barsta baadal nahin aya, Sangeet ke mahir to bahut aye hain, Lekin duniyan mein doosra Saigal nahin aya” a couplet from legendary maestro Naushad, is undeniably a rich tribute to aesthetic prominence of K.L. Saigal, the actor singer and composer par excellence.

Folk singers enthral
Chandigarh, December 17
Punjabi folk singers Krishan Rahi and Sangeeta Muskan featured in a musical soiree organised by a monthly magazine 'Rajni' at the Punjab Kala Bhavan here today.

HEALTH

Small fatties getting bigger
Doctors blame childhood obesity on faulty lifestyle
Chandigarh, December 17
Childhood obesity in on the rise in the country, that too at an alarming rate. Studies show that 10 to 18 per cent children become obese every year.


(From left) Dr S.K. Sarin, Dr Gour Choudhari, Dr J.S. Bajaj and Dr K.K. Talwar address mediapersons at the PGI on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Doctors prescribe medical tourism
Chandigarh, December 17
The Chandigarh chapter of the Gomco Patiala Alumni Association in collaboration with the UT Tourism Department organised a seminar on "Medical tourism — destination India" at the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, here today.

Cancer treatment facilities upgraded
Chandigarh, December 17
Upgrading its existing facilities for treatment of cancer and GI complications, the Silver Oak hospital, Mohali, has appointed three more experts in the field of cancer and gastrointestinal diseases.

SPORTS

South Africa lads register win
Panchkula, December 17
The Alberton Club team from South Africa crushed hosts Panchkula District Cricket Association team by 10 wickets in the under 17 match at JR Institute of Cricket Technology (Barwala), here today.

Iqbal is best all-rounder
Chandigarh, December 17
Iqbal Hans lifted the running trophy for being the best all-rounder in the annual sports day of Ajit Karam Singh International Public School, Sector 41. The event took place at the Sector 7 Sports Complex here today.


Students of the AKSIPS perform during the annual sports meet at the Sector 7 Sports Complex on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Vinay Malik

Arvind is Mr Mohali
Mohali, December 17
Arvind won 'Mr Mohali' titles both in junior and senior categories in the first Junior and Senior Mr Mohali Body Building Championship held at Fitness Zone, Phase IIIB2, here today.

Cricket title for Airtel
Mohali, December 17
Airtel team lifted the ‘Crystal Trophy’ beating Dell by 7 wickets in the stipulated 35 overs each final Match of Fun Cricket Tournament. The tournament was held at PCA Stadium, here, today.

Ankur beats Chetan, reaches semis
Panchkula, December 17
Ankur Nanda entered into the semifinals beating Chetan Chhabra in straight sets 3-0 in snooker on the third day of the Haryana Billiards and Snooker Championships held at Haryana Billiards Hall, Sector 11, here today.

Connect beat Spice by 136 runs
Panchkula, December 17
A fine knock of 58 runs enabled Connect (HFCL) team to beat Spice team by 136 runs in the 7th Cry Cadence Corporate Cricket Challenge played at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector 3, here, today.