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From April 2, city takes global flight
Chandigarh, February 15
Work on a new ultra-modern terminal notwithstanding, Chandigarh is all set to come up on the international air map on April 2. Initially, the city is likely to be connected to destinations in West Asia and South Asia by both Indian and foreign air carriers.

UT outlay up by Rs 130 cr
Chandigarh, February 15
The Union finance ministry has agreed to a budget outlay of Rs 1547 crore for Chandigarh in the next fiscal starting April 1. An increase in allocation has been allowed for education, sports, health and capital works. The UT budget will be presented in Parliament at the end of this month.

Dhanas resident murdered
Chandigarh, February 15
The body Naresh Kumar Pathania, a resident of Dhanas, was found in a nullah here today. A PU employee, he was president of the Dhanas Market Committee and also that of the Yuva Vikas Ramlila Committee there. The police has registered a case of murder.

Mohali, P’kula Power-less
Winter blues. Summer sizzle?
Chandigarh, February 15
Unannounced power cuts has thrown life out of gear in the satellite towns of Panchkula and Mohali. Residents of Chandigarh are a little better off with lesser power cuts.

COMMUNITY

Computer giant recruits 550 engg students
Chandigarh, February 15
Logging on to a programme of recruitment, a computer giant has opened a new document in the region’s academic and professional history.

YOU CAN’T LOSE!

Students of Panjab University cheer for their friends during the university sports festival in Chandigarh on Friday. —Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Students of Panjab University present a play ‘Warren Hastings ka saand’ in Chandigarh on Friday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Employees of the Punjab Roadways Mulazim Di Sanjhi Action Committee, Punjab, stage a dharna in Sector 17, Chandigah, on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

BJP activists burn the effigy of the UPA government in protest against the hike in petroleum prices in Chandigarh on Friday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Mohali to have state’s first 3-in-1 management institute
Mohali, February 15
Mohali would have the state’s first three-in-one management institute to be set by ISB of Hyderabad. This was announced by Punjab chief secretary Ramesh Inder Singh during an award ceremony here this evening.

Judicial complex likely by next Oct
Chandigarh, February 15
The district courts judicial complex in Sector 43 is expected to be ready by October next year at an estimated cost of Rs 18.56 crore.

MC panel approves creation of division
Chandigarh, February 15
The finance and contract committee of the MC has accorded approval to various agenda items, including creation of a division in the building and roads circle and a subdivision under the control of the executive engineer, horticulture.

Snatchings 
SSP holds meeting
Chandigarh, February 15
The UT SSP yesterday held an inter-state co-ordination meeting with his counterparts from Mohali, Panchkula and Solan districts to curb the rising incidents of snatching in the city and its surrounding areas.

2 injured in group clash in Bapu Dham Colony
Chandigarh, February 15
Tension gripped Bapu Dham Colony (BDC) here yesterday when two parties entered into a brawl and hurled bricks at each other, injuring two persons. The police was informed about the incident. It took the warring parties to the BDC police post, where both the parties reached a compromise.

Refund Rs 75,000 fee, forum tells PU
Chandigarh, February 15
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum-II today asked Panjab University to refund Rs 75,000 deposited as fee by Ankita Gupta, a student who took admission in the Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Sector 25.

Signals celebrates raising day
Chandigarh, February 15
The Corps of Signals celebrated its 98th raising day in Chandimandir today. Major-Gen Rajesh Pant, chief signal officer (CSO), Western Command, addressed officers and jawans in a special sainik sammelan. The CSO emphasised on the role being played by all ranks of the corps in enabling net-centric warfare. He also emphasised the key result areas specified by the western army commander, especially towards operational communication.

Central govt considering waiving farmers’ loans: MLA
Mohali, February 15
A proposal related to waiving off loans of Punjab farmers was being considered by the central government, said Kharar MLA Balbir Singh Sidhu. He said the proposal had been sent to the central government by the Congress leadership of the state.

Three injured in accident
Panchkula, February 15
Three persons, including a 14-year-old boy were critically injured in an accident here tonight. Kuldeep, Sudesh and Puneet (14) are residents of Mauli Jagran and were retuning home after visiting the civil hospital here on their scooter when they were hit by a speeding Skoda car. 

Increase in frequency of train to Kerala
Malayalee Samajam welcomes proposal
Mohali, February 15
Members of the Malayalee Samajam, Mohali, a Keralite socio-cultural organisation, hailed the proposal for increasing the frequency of Kerala Sampark Kranti Express to Kerala to twice a week, for improved connectivity of the two destinations resulting in manifold inflow of tourists to both the destinations.

Dacoits loot mill; fire into air to escape mob
Panchkula, February 15
At least five dacoits carrying arms and iron rods looted Rs 40,000 from a roller flour mill in Pinjore today. They fled after firing into the air before they could break the safe vault containing more than Rs 3 lakh when challenged by residents of the area.

Driver killed in accident
Chandigarh, February 15
Ram Pal, resident of Colony No. 5, died when his autorickshaw was hit by a car on the road dividing Sectors 44 and 45 here today. The driver fled the spot. The incident occurred at 7 am. The victim succumbed to his injuries at hospital. A case of rash and negligent driving has been registered.— TNS

Letters

EDUCATION

Government schools to wear new look
Chandigarh, February 15
The government schools are all set to become high-tech and well furnished from the new session. A decision in this regard was taken today during a meeting of education department attended by vocational teachers and others. Boundary walls, nursery classes, principals’ office, medical rooms, visiting rooms, labs and staff rooms will be decorated with beautiful sceneries, tiling and attractive floors.

From Schools & Colleges
Students stage play on road safety
Chandigarh, February 15
An inter-tutorial declamation contest was held at GGDSD College, Sector 32, today. Students of the college expressed their views regarding the burning topics of the day, including female foeticide, drug addiction, environmental pollution, etc.

Students of the GGDSD College, Sector 32-C, perform street play ‘Jeewan hai anmol’ in Chandigarh on Friday. —Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

PU Notes
Lecture on ‘Approaching Art’
Chandigarh, February 15
A lecture on ‘Approaching Art’ was organised at College of Architecture today. Prof Rajinder Bhandari of the department of fine arts, Panjab University, delivered the lecture. In his lecture, he elaborated on how one can initiate art and touched upon various aspects of art.

From Schools & Colleges
YPS fete starts today
Mohali, February 15
The two-day annual fete of Yadavindra Public School will begin in the school tomorrow. The fete will be inaugurated at 9 am in the school grounds. The two-day extravaganza will feature interesting games, food stalls and thrilling rides.

Children being examined during medical check-up camp in Ashma International School, in Mohali on Friday. —Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu

COURTS

District Courts
Blueprint for security ready
Chandigarh, February 15
The administration today prepared a blueprint for the security of the district courts. A meeting was held to enhance the security arrangements on the courts premises. The meeting comprised deputy commissioner R.K. Rao, SP Kishanjit Singh and officers from the chief engineer’s office and the chief architect’s office and district sessions judge K.K. Garg.

ADMINISTRATION

RLA invites applications for new series
Chandigarh, February 15
The Chandigarh administration has announed that the new series CH-04-C will be started in the first week of March. Vehicle owners who are desirous of obtaining a particular registration number against payment should submit their applications with the amount till February 28. 

Kabir Puruskar: UT seeks nominations
Chandigarh, February 15
UT administration has asked for nominations for national awards designated as ‘Kabir Puraskar’ for honouring people who worked for promotion of communal harmony and national integration. Names may be sent to the administration till March 31.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

College gobbled MP fund, says report
Ambala, February 15
A grant given under MP local area development fund worth Rs 9 lakh had been allegedly embezzled by the management of MPN College, Mullana, as revealed in a report submitted to the Ambala deputy commissioner by block and development officer, Barara.

Demolitions on at Pinjore
Panchkula, February 15
Continuing its demolition drive against alleged unauthorised constructions, the district town planner (DTP) enforcement wing razed to ground at least eight houses, one shop and hundreds of foundations laid for constructing buildings around Pinjore near here today. The drive, however, was peaceful.

Agriculture going through difficult phase : Expert
Patiala, February 15
“Contemporary agriculture system in Punjab is going through a difficult phase where our natural resources have depleted, our farmers are not getting good returns, even health of our people is deteriorating,” said director of Kheti Virasat Punjab Surinder Singh here today.

Guru Ravi Dass’ posters destroyed
BJP demands action against NHA officials
Ambala, February 15
The Haryana BJP has demanded strict action against the officials  of the National Highway Authority who destroyed posters of Guru Ravi Dass in Phagwara. Former MP of BJP and senior leader of Haryana BJP Rattan Lal Kataria said here today that devotees of Guru Ravi Dass had  put up posters of Guru Ravi Dass along the national highway.

SPORTS

PU Sports Meet
Amandeep Kaur wins gold in 100m
Chandigarh, February 15
Amandeep Kaur emerged champion in 100m race (sports category) trailing Amanjot Kaur and Surbhi to second and third positions, respectively, in the Panjab University Campus Sports Festival at the PU grounds here today.

A PU student participates in the long jump event during the university sports festival in Chandigarh on Friday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Amandeep 35th in European Tour event
Pockets 12,288 Euros 
Chandigarh, February 15
Thirty eight-year-old Amandeep Johl of Chandigarh played a steady game to finish tied 35th and pocketed prize money of 12,288 Euros in the biggest prize money Emaar-MGF Indian Masters European Tour tournament played on the par-72 greens of the Delhi Golf Club.

Players in action during the district-level panchayat tournament at War Heroes Stadium in Ambala on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

PSEB lift title
Patiala, February 15
Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) annexed the title in the 2nd All India Gurcharan Singh Tohra Memorial Football Tournament which concluded here yesterday.

Athletics Meet
Pushpinder, Kuldeep, Abhinav
best athletes
Chandigarh, February 15
Pushpinder and Komal were adjudged best athletes in the 53rd Annual Athletic Meet at Government College of Education, Sector 20, which concluded at the college premises here today.

FCI Cricket
Headquarters lift trophy
Zaidi man of the tournament
Mohali, February 15
North Zone lifted the trophy beating the defending champion FCI Headquarters by 82 runs in the final of the 37th All India FCI Inter-Zonal Cricket Tournament being played at PCA stadium here today.

Mandeep dominates track
Ludhiana, February 15
Mandeep Kaur, a student of BA II, proved her supremacy over opponents by bagging four titles out of the seven that were at stake on the opening day of the 47th annual athletics meet of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, here yesterday.

Karamsar Govt College emerge champion
Chandigarh, February 15
Government College, Karamsar, emerged champions beating MLBG Girls College, Tapprian Khurd, by 3-2 (25-21, 14-25, 19-25, 25-16, 16-14) in the Panjab University Inter-College Volleyball B-Division (women) Championship 2007-08 at the PU Campus grounds.

Indian Air Force beat RAF
PMS Reddy man of the match
Mohali, February 15
The hosts Indian Air Force (IAF) team drubbed the visiting Royal Air Force (RAF) team by 121 runs in a limited-over cricket match at the PCA Stadium.

DC for more playgrounds
Ambala, February 15
Sports play important role in imparting employability to outstanding sportsmen for bringing laurels to the state and country as a whole. This was stated here today by the deputy commissioner, Ambala, Mohammad Shayin, while inaugurating the district-level panchayat tournament at War Heroes Stadium, Ambala Cantonment.

Chandigarh Hockey Academy enter semis
Chandigarh, February 15
Maintaining their winning spree, Chandigarh Hockey Academy, Sector 42, reached into the semifinals of the Open National Games (U-18) being hosted by the Indian Hockey Federation at Hyderabad.

HEALTH

Anti-retroviral centre to come up at GMCH
Chandigarh, February 15
The Chandigarh administration has decided to set up a new anti-retroviral treatment (ART) centre at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32.

BUSINESS

Zirakpur to house a Radisson
Chandigarh, February 15
Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific today announced its plans for setting up a Radisson hotel in Zirakpur. The hotel will become operational by next year.