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Newly Floated Housing Scheme
Quota for UT staff challenged
Chandigarh, February 4
On a writ petition filed by an advocate’s clerk, Anil Kumar, challenging 100 per cent reservation of houses for UT employees in the newly floated housing scheme, a Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, today issued notice of motion for February 12 to the Chandigarh administration and the housing board.

Labourer killed as gate arch falls
The gate was being constructed by Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board under the supervision of HUDA
Panchkula, February 4
A labourer was killed and seven others suffered multiple injuries when the arch of an under-construction giant gate at Mata Mansa Devi Complex.
Wailing family members of the labourers buried under the debris of the under-construction Mata Mansa Devi Dwar in Panchkula on Monday. Tribune photo: Vinay Malik

Another clinic sealed in P’kula
Panchkula, February 4
The clinic of a medical practitioner, a woman, was sealed by the health authorities at Bunga village near here today.The accused was not present at the clinic when a team of doctors from Panchkula comprising D. Sarika Malik, district drug controller, Dr M.L. Garg, district helath officer and Dr Parminder Singh posted at the primary health centre in Kot reached the village.

Murdered engineer’s body found
Mohali, February 4
The body of an engineer, who was allegedly kidnapped and later murdered in Delhi, was found in the Yamuna by the Delhi police today. The parents of the deceased live in Phase VII here.

COMMUNITY

Kansal Land Case
UT police to look into affidavit of ex-Guv’s son
Chandigarh, February 4
The matter pertaining to an affidavit filed by Sonam Kumar Chhibber, son of Punjab’s former Governor B.K.N. Chhibber, in the Kansal land case is now under the Chandigarh Police’s scanner.

Senior citizens enjoy the sun at a park in Phase VII in Mohali on Monday afternoon. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

Minister gives Rs 50,000 to Dogra Sabha
Chandigarh, February 4
The Dogra Sabha held a function here today as part of its annual get-together.Over 500 members participated. Master Mohan Lal, minister for transport, Punjab, was the chief guest while Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak presided.

GMADA Demolition Drive
Distraught shopkeepers approach minister
Mohali, February 4
Even as shopkeepers of Janata rehri market in Phase 3B1 today approached the cooperation minister to save them from being evicted, police help is being sought by GMADA authorities to demolish structures built in violation of the norms.

Encroachments removed in Grain Market
Chandigarh, February 4
The Chandigarh administration today undertook a demolition drive in the Sector 26 Grain Market  here today.

Attention! We are hungry: Wandering in search of fodder at Industrial Area, Mohali. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

Andhra team studies 
MC projects
Chandigarh, February 4
A 32-member team of Vizianagaram municipal council, Andhra Pradesh, led by chairperson Meesala Geetha visited the local municipal corporation office here today.

Conventional fuel not for this engine
Chandigarh, February 4
Close on the heels of the unveiling of the revolutionary Nano by Tata, a couple from Bihar claim to have invented a car engine that can run without petrol, diesel or battery.

Taking IT benefits to masses
Chandigarh, February 4
Information technology (IT) for the common man will be the buzz word at the two-day national conference on e-governance starting on February 7 at Panchkula near here.

21 beggars traced
Chandigarh, February 4
Under a special campaign of the Sarv Shikhsha Abhiyan (SSA) to stop child labour and begging, the UT administration traced 21 beggars and 15 child labourers between 6 and 14 years from northern sectors of the city. 

Annual day celebrations
Chandigarh, February 4
The Senior Citizens Brotherhood, Sector 37, held its annual day celebrations at Parshuram Bhavan here today.

Fauji Beat
Will Army get a fair deal?

Defence minister A.K. Antony said at the NCC Republic Day camp in New Delhi on January 19, that conscription was not a solution. Instead, the government, he said, would make a career in the armed forces more attractive. Antony has said several times in the last few months that he expected the Sixth Pay Commission to give better salaries and perks to the armed forces, which are short of over 14,264 officers. Lieut-Gen P.S. Bhagat, Victoria Cross

Tourist resort at Hathnikund
Chandigarh, February 4
The Haryana Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda here today decided to transfer a piece of land measuring 8.92 acres belonging to the irrigation department at Hathnikund barrage in Yamunanagar district to the tourism department to set up a tourist resort.

Letters
Traffic police take cue from Oz

EDUCATION

Chandigarh Bhavan Vidyalaya best in India
Chandigarh, February 4
Bhavan Vidyalaya, Sector 27, here has been awarded the “Kulpati Munshi Award for best bhavan in India”. The award, received by principal Meenakshi Mohindra at Mumbai recently, came to the school in recognition of its extraordinary achievements in academics, cultural, literary and sports activities.

Bhavan Vidyalaya principal Meenakshi Mohindra (left) poses with the “Kulpati Munshi Award for best bhavan in India” in Chandigarh on Monday. Best teacher award winner Amarjit Oberoi is also seen in the picture. A Tribune photograph

From Colleges
Psycho fest at GC-11
Chandigarh, February 4
The department of psychology of Government College, Sector 11, here organised an inter- college psycho fest under the banner of the Psycho Cyclone Association. A number of activities were organised. Students from more than nine city colleges participated. Prof Emeritus Jitendra Mohan from the department of psychology,  Panjab University, was the chief guest.
Students of Government College, Sector 46, Chandigarh, perform during the inauguration of the auditorium on Monday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Students of Class VIII come out after taking their first exam at GMSSS-16, Chandigarh, on Monday. A Tribune photograph

PU Notes
Bhagat Singh remembered
Chandigarh, February 4
The Panjab University Teachers Association (PUTA) and Panjab University Campus Students’ Council jointly organised a function to commemorate the birth centenary of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh. MP and SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal was the chief guest. Prof Jagmohan Singh, secretary, Association for Democratic Rights, and nephew of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, delivered the keynote address. Professor Singh dilated upon the revolutionary credo of Bhagat Singh and his associates. Sukhbir Singh Badal highlighted the need of remembering the martyrs for keeping the spirit of nationalism alive among the youth.

Sec-21 model school gets computer lab 
Chandigarh, February 4
The UT administration, in collaboration with DOEACC, has started a programme of setting new computer labs in schools. These labs will be equipped with LCD/DLP projector of minimum 2,500 lumens and magnetic boards (white). The first lab is being set in the model school of Sector 21.

COURTS

Sexual harassment
CAT reinstates GMSSS-16 teacher
Chandigarh, February 4
Coming down heavily on the DPI Schools, for terminating the services of physical education teacher Vinod Kumar in November 2006, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has directed the DPI to reinstate him.

Consumer Courts
Bajaj Allianz told to pay Rs 1 lakh
Chandigarh, February 4
The Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited to pay Rs 1 lakh with interest of 9 per cent per annum for repudiating claim to a complainant.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Teachers to protest rationalisation policy
Patiala, February 4
A meeting of the Punjab Government College Teachers’ Association was held today in which representatives participated from all over Punjab. The association decided to protest against the Punjab government’s rationalisation policy, which it termed as unnecessary and unwanted.

Pbi varsity clinch 50-km team time trial gold
Patiala, February 4
Punjabi University riders once again proved their mettle during the last day of the All India Inter University Cycling Championship (track events), which concluded here today.

Saber Koti regales audience
Patiala, February 4
Noted Punjabi singer Saber Koti regaled the audience at the Central State Library during a function held by Mehak Cultural Forum here late yesterday night.

Incomplete information by MC
SIC asked to review decision
Fatehgarh Sahib, February 4
Unsatisfied by the information provided by the local MC and the subsequent disposal of the case put up before the State Information Commission (SIC), Sunder Lal, a local resident, has asked the SIC to reconsider its orders and make available the information required by him.

SPORTS

PU baseball duo goes international
Chandigarh, February 4
A top of the world feeling has encapsulated this duo from the Panjab University, who have been selected to represent the US baseball team in the Oregon Scientific Phoenix Cup being organised by Hong Kong Baseball Association from February 14 to 18. Ekta Khullar and Pallavi Sharma, will be a part of the US team in the event that will witness eight other countries vying for top honours.

Going great guns: Ekta Khullar and Pallavi Sharma

 

‘I got inspired by my coach for korfball’  Chandigarh, February 4 Shweta Dutta, who used to play basketball till last year, never dreamt of becoming an international korfball player within a year of switching over to the sport. After representing India at the World Championship held in the Czech Republic in November last year, Shweta is now preparing for the Asian Championship to be held in June in Andhra Pradesh.Talking to The Tribune, Shweta said, “It is very exciting to don the national colours. We finished 12th in the World Championship in which 16 countries, including Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, South Africa, Poland and Argentina, participated.”

Shweta Dutta

GC-Mohali athletes receive awards
Mohali, February 4
Harpreet Singh and Harpreet Kaur were declared the best athletes in the men and women category respectively, at the 24th annual sports prize distribution function held at the Government College here today.

Students of Home Science College, Sector-10, participate in their 43rd annual athletics meet on Monday. A Tribune photograph

Hockey quartet for under-21 national camp
Chandigarh, February 4
Four local hockey players - Dharamveer Singh, Rajbir Singh, Amanpreet Singh and Rupinder Pal Singh - have been selected for the under-21 national camp to be held in Bhopal from February 12 to March 8.

Volleyball to get a fillip
Chandigarh, February 4
The Chandigarh Volleyball Association is all set to rebuild the volleyball academy here and provide accommodation to players who had earlier been associated with the Sports Authority of India (SAI). The decision comes in the wake of closure of the SAI coaching centre and the Shivalik academy for volleyball. The association is now looking to rebuild the game within the city.

HEALTH

City ‘upcoming KPO destination’
Chandigarh, February 4
The emergence of the region as a medical hub has been attracting specialised health service providers to cater to the needs of large number of patients.

Alive newborn declared dead, alleges family
Chandigarh, February 4
A Sector 15-based family today alleged that doctors at the GMSH, Sector 16, declared a newborn dead even when the baby was alive.

Book on epilepsy, seizures released
Chandigarh, February 4
A book titled, “Seizures and epilepsy in children -- a practical guide”, written by Prof Pratibha Singhi of the PGI was released during the national conference of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics recently.

Patients complain of stretcher shortage
Chandigarh, February 4
Patients at the Government Multi-Speciality Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16, emergency wing were put through a lot of inconvenience today due to shortage of stretchers and wheelchairs for around an hour.

Dental camp by Red Cross
Chandigarh, February 4
A dental camp was organised by the Red Cross Society of Punjab at Government High School, Kajheri, here today.

CRIME

Youths snatch purse
Chandigarh, February 4
A resident of Sector 8, Raj Bala complained to the police that her purse was snatched by two youths today. She said the youths quarrelled with the her in the afternoon near DAV School, Sector 8, and ran away after snatching her purse. The purse contained her passbooks, Rs 5,001 and a wristwatch.

SHOs accountable for snatchings: SSP
Chandigarh, February 4
The SHOs of all police stations across the city were alerted today following a message by the SSP on the wireless.

CULTURE

 

City girl to don dancing shoes in ‘Nach Baliye’ Chandigarh, February 4 Family drama may have given her instant recognition, but city-based Star-Plus artiste Ashima Bhalla wants her share of reality shows. For her, destination is just another starting point. After reaching Tollywood on the wings of panache, she acted her way into Bollywood. Music videos followed her journey.

Ashima Bhalla

Curtains fall on film fest
Chandigarh, February 4“
The nature and man seem to have collaborated to create undeniably the most beautiful city called Chandigarh. Not alone the landscapes or immaculate structures, but the warmth and love of the city residents is worthy of special mention,” remarked Bollywood star Sohail Khan with endorsements from actors Nausheed Cyrusi and Vatsal Sheth.
Actor Sohail Khan (with mike) with actors Nausheed Cyrusi (centre) and Vatsal Sheth at Fun Republic during the concluding ceremony of the Chandigarh Film Festival. Tribune photo: Vinay Malik

‘Good script is soul of film’
Chandigarh, February 4
The auditorium of Government Museum Gallery was abuzz with activity on the concluding day of the four-day Chandigarh Film Festival here today. City-bred producer director of film ‘Mummy Ji’ Pammi Somal took the centre stage to share her voyage of her successful career. Her film, which was released only in the international circuit, had not only won rave reviews but also made record earnings.