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Accused breaks out of CIA lockup
Panchkula, March 21
The working of the CIA staff, Panchkula, came under the scanner once again after an accused of theft reportedly fled from its custody here last night.
Pulses go pricey
Chandigarh, March 21
As the veggie season fades away and mercury soars, prices of pulses, too, have shown an upward trend.
Over the past one week, the prices of all pulses and legumes have shot up by Rs
8-10 a kg.
PML Scheme
Haryana, Delhi yet to take Central aid
Chandigarh, March 21
Their claims of giving Punjabi its due status notwithstanding, both Delhi and Haryana have overlooked the 100 per cent centrally funded Promotion of Minority Languages (PML) scheme. Only Himachal Pradesh, which asked for appointment of 100 Punjabi and as many Urdu teachers under the scheme, has already been given sanction to make the recruitments.
‘Mediation can prevent unnecessary litigation’
Chandigarh, March 21
He rides a bicycle wearing a crash helmet to the courts in England. But here in Chandigarh, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales Nicholas Addison Phillips drew attention for his insistence on creating awareness on the need for mediation to avoid unnecessary litigation.
From left: High Court Chief Justice Vijender Jain, Lord Nicholas Addison Phillips and union law minister H.R. Bharadwaj at a seminar in Chandigargh
on Friday. — A Tribune photograph
Increase in retirement age of judges
Govt to develop consensus
Chandigarh, March 21
Literally pronouncing a favourable verdict on the issue of increasing the retirement age of Supreme Court and high courts judges, Union Law Minister H.R. Bhardwaj today said the UPA government was “trying to develop a consensus” among the political parties.
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Holi spirit grips city
Chandigarh, March 21
City residents are all geared up to celebrate the festival of colours - Holi - tomorrow. Many were seen buying sweets, colours and exchanging good wishes in the city markets today
The markets are flooded with Chinese colours, ‘pichkaris’, sprays and other such items. “Chinese style Holi is in,” quipped Avinash, a shopkeeper in Sector 20.
Police tightens security
Chandigarh, March 21
Keeping in mind the festival of Holi tomorrow, Chandigarh traffic police have made elaborate arrangements to check any traffic violations. Nakas will be set up in front of busy markets, the ‘Gheri’ route and other identified spots.
MC Poll
Candidates flout rules with impunity
 Panchkula, March 21
Candidates contesting the municipal council elections have installed banners and hoardings at any available place in the city giving it an ugly look. They have installed the huge hoardings and banners anywhere and everywhere without the permission from the authorities concerned resulting in defacement of the public property.
A banner of a Congress candidate put up on electricity poles in violation of rules during campaigning for municipal committee elections in Panchkula.
— Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari
Conserving heritage in Haryana, Punjab
Leading conservation architect restores outer
walls of Pinjore Gardens
Chandigarh, March 21
In June last, the Red Fort steered past tough competition from 43 entries to make it to the World Heritage Site list of UNESCO. It was not by chance that the monument got its due after twice failing to register itself on the world stage.
There was a design in that victory. Behind the design was Gurmeet Rai, India’s
leading conservation architect, who prepared its Comprehensive Conservation
Management Plan.
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Ex-servicemen not entitled to toll exemption, says NHAI
Chandigarh, March 21
Ex-servicemen are not exempted from paying toll tax on national highways. The exemption is available only to serving armed forces personnel, whether moving in government transport of their private vehicles.
Insurance firm asked to pay Rs 2.8 lakh
Chandigarh, March 21
The district consumer disputes redressal forum has directed IFFCO-TOKIO to pay Rs 2.8 lakh compensation for deficiency in service to a resident of Patiala. The insurance firm was also asked to pay Rs 5,000 as costs of litigation. Major Singh bought a Maruti Zen for Rs 3.81 lakh and the policy was issued in June 13, 2005, for a year. The car was stolen on the intervening night of July 18, 2005, at
Karnal.
Residents’ views sought for development plan
Chandigarh, March 21
To develop Mani Majra and five villages including Hallomajra, Khajeri, Palsora, Maloya and Dadumajra, which have recently been transferred to the municipal corporation, in a planned manner, the MC has decided to seek views from the city residents.
My new album not a remix, says Sophie
Chandigarh, March 21
The ‘tantrums’ and ‘celebrities’ go hand in hand. Like any other celebrity Ek-Pardesi fame singer Sophie Choudry was a bit skeptical to interact with the mediapersons late in the evening at Tau Devi Lal Stadium today.
The UK-born singer finally agreed to spare some time for an interview after a
lot of persuasion by the organisers. The damsel who tapped to the tunes of
‘Hey Baby’ also lent her voice to hit numbers, ‘Its Rocking’ and ‘Mast
Kalandar.’
Sophie Choudry performs at the ICL tournament in Panchkula on Friday.
— Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari
ISBT-17 shopkeepers rue slump in business
Chandigarh, March 21
The partial shifting of Inter-State Bus Terminus, Sector 17, to Sector 43 has adversely affected the business of shopkeepers at the Sector 17 terminus.With business suffering, these shopkeepers are now waiting for the completion of their one-year term of contract.
Devotees celebrate Gaur Purnima
Chandigarh, March 21
The local chapter of International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON) celebrated Gaur Purnima - the appearance day of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu - in a nicely bedecked hall at Hare Krishna Dham, Sector 36-B, here today. A huge number of devotees thronged the temple on the occasion.
ISKCON devotees celebrate Gaur Purnima at Hare Krishna Dham, Sector 36-B, Chandigarh, on Friday.
— A Tribune photograph
Minister dons new avatar
 Mohali, March 21
From a starched white kurta pyjama complete with a khadi jacket to a bright yellow and black Ram Lila costume, the change for Punjab cabinet minister Master Mohan Lal is stark. Anyone who saw him perform briefly at Jaspal Bhatti’s Mad Arts Acting School here last evening could hardly believe that this was the veteran BJP leader playing Ravana and not a professional actor.
Punjab cabinet minister Master Mohan Lal (right) with Jaspal Bhatti and students of Mad Arts Acting School in Mohali.
— Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu
Jain flays Congress for demolitions
Chandigarh, March 21
Senior BJP leader and former MP from Chandigarh Satya Pal Jain today blamed the Congress for demolition of houses of poor people in the city over the last four years of its rule at the Centre. Jain was on a visit to Sector 45-C where a massive demolition drive was carried out yesterday. He assured people of BJP’s support against anti-people polices of the Congress. “During the last four years, people of the city have been helplessly watching a political drama enacted by the Congress.
Tribune chief librarian dead
Chandigarh, March 21
The chief librarian of The Tribune, Kuldip Kalia, 57, died here today. Before joining The Tribune, which he served for about 30 years, he had served The Times of India, New Delhi.
Kuldip Kalia joined The Tribune in 1978 as librarian. He is credited with
setting up and establishing the reference section of the library and was widely
respected by his colleagues for his helpful nature and ability to ferret out
information quickly and accurately.
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Man crushed under tractor
Chandigarh, March 21
Twenty-year-old Mohammad Rajhav was killed when his tractor overturned at the road separating sectors 19 and 27, here this afternoon. Mohammad was a contractor for Sector 29 gardens. He was on his way home when the hook of the tractor broke on a turning point.
Mangled remains of the tractor that overturned at the road separating sectors 19 and 27 on Friday.
— A Tribune photograph
Welfare association’s annual function
Chandigarh, March 21
Amrit Dhingra, president of Senior Citizen Welfare Association, MHC,
Manimajra, today said that the annual day of the association will be celebrated at a function scheduled to be held at
Kalagram, Mani Majra, on March 25. On the occasion, awards in the field of art and theater, sufi singing and services to senior citizens would be given. by Justice
J.S. Narang, chairman of the Judicial Academy, Chandigarh.
Students protest against felling of trees
Chandigarh, March 21
A group of citizens, students and members of the civil society organizations, got together to protest against the cutting of trees on the Panjab University campus.
The students alleged that the trees marked in the auction list and the
application for permission, were being cut.
Students of Panjab University protest outside the Students Centre in PU on Friday.
— A Tribune photograph
Admn invites applications for certificate of honour
Chandigarh, March 21
The Chandigarh administration has invited applications for the presidential award of certificate of honour to Sanskrit, Tamil, Pali/Prakrit, Arabic and Persian Scholars and Maharshi Badrayan Vyas Samman for Young scholars in the aforesaid fields.
IN HIGH SPIRITS: Tiny tots of DAV Mohali school celebrate Holi on Friday.
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Principals dissatisfied by add-on courses
Chandigarh, March 21
A principals’ conference was held at Panjab University, recently. During the conference the principals of various affiliated colleges expressed their dissatisfaction over the way add-on courses running in their respective colleges were supported.
200 teachers participate in ‘Dare to Dream’
Chandigarh, March 21
Teachers were asked to be good role models and told to be positive inspiration to their students at a training programme christened as ‘Dare to Dream,’ organised by YUVSATTA and the UT education department today.
From Schools
Theatre-training programme for children soon
Chandigarh, March 21
The Chandigarh administration is introducing theatre-training programme for the teachers in the schools of Chandigarh.
The UT home and education secretary Krishna Mohan revealed that training in
theatre would equip teachers with theatre skills and help them using some of
these in teaching various subjects with ease.
PU Notes
Farewell:
Students of the law department organised a farewell function in the university auditorium here today. Prof Naval Kishore, dean, students’ welfare, presided over the function. A cultural programme was also organised. Students of the sixth semester presented a self-choreographed skit titled ‘Sulagdha Punjab’. Dr M.S. Bains, convener, gave away the prizes to the participants and students who topped in the university examinations.
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Cut trees to celebrate the World Forestry Day…. Ironical? Not quite, for this was what was exactly done by authorities of the Commonwealth Youth Programme Asia Centre, Sector 12, here today. A number of old shisham, mango, jamun and eucalyptus trees were chopped without taking mandatory clearance from the horticulture wing of the Chandigarh administration.
Protest Against House Tax
