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BDS Admissions
Gian Sagar dental college gets DCI nod
First year students excel in BDS exam
Patiala, September 5
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has allowed the Gian Sagar Dental College and Hospital to admit 100 students in the BDS course from the academic session 2008-09.
New garbage dump for
Patiala
State govt sanctions Rs 83 lakh to MC
Patiala, September 5
The cash-strapped municipal corporation has got a shot in the arm with chief minister Parkash Singh Badal sanctioning Rs 83 lakh for the setting up of a new garbage dump near the DMW.
Power Cuts
Villagers up in arms against PSEB
Rajpura, September 5
A large number of residents of Shamdu village, reeling under unscheduled power cuts, protested against the Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) authorities at Focal Point power grid, near Gagan chowk, this morning.
32 teachers honoured by commissioner
Patiala, September 5
The Teachers’ Day was celebrated here with usual fervour and enthusiasm.
Speaking on the function organised at the State College of Education, former vice-chancellor of Punjabi University Patiala, Dr H.K. Manmohan Singh, said teachers have to re-think their role in the wake of changing world.
Focal Point industrialists air grievances
Patiala, September 5
On the request of Patiala Focal Point Industries’ Association, commissioner, Patiala Division, S.K. Ahluwalia, along with assistant commissioner, municipal corporation, Nazar Singh today visited Focal Point area of the town to look into the problems being faced
by the industrialists.
Woman, brother booked for murder
Ambala, September 5
A woman of Bunni village has been booked for allegedly murdering her husband. Her brother has also been booked in the case.
250 cartons of illicit liquor seized
Rajpura, September 5
The police today arrested five persons with 250 cartons of illicit liquor. Two trucks have also been impounded in this connection.
The accused in police custody on Friday. Tribune photo: J.S. Virdi
Suspected polio case reported
Ropar, September 5
A suspected polio case was reported from Asron village in Nawanshahr district.
Papers of 3 candidates rejected
Kharar, September 5
The nomination papers of three candidates contesting the Kharar municipal elections were cancelled today.
Encroachments removed
Ambala, September 5
In order to reduce traffic congestion, the national highway wing of the Haryana Public Works Department (building and roads) today removed encroachments along the National Highway-72 in Kala Amb area near the Himachal Pradesh border.
Bungling in Army purchases
Decide in a month, CBI director told
Chandigarh, September 5
The Punjab and Haryana High Court wants the Central Bureau of Investigation’s director to take a decision within a month on a representation alleging large-scale corruption in purchases made by the Army Ordinance Corps.
No third-degree torture to
Ravinder: HC
Chandigarh, September 5
The Punjab and Haryana High Court does not want the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to subject accused Ravinder Singh to third-degree torture during his interrogation in the cash at judge’s doorstep case.
Court timings extended
Chandigarh, September 5
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Judges will hold court on working days for an additional 45 minutes. With the extension in the court timings, the Judges will now continue to hear the cases from 10 a.m. till 4.30 p.m., against the earlier timing of 3.45 pm.
Custodial Death
Seven accused
cops get bail
Panchkula, September 5
The seven accused policemen in the custodial death case of Jogi, a resident of Shahbad Markanda, were granted bail after their detention for over eight months, here today.
Murder, Dacoity
Case
Six accused in 10-day police remand
Panchkula, September 5
The six accused of dacoity and murder of a Canter driver were remanded in police custody for 10 days today. The police had produced the accused at a local court here.
 Administrator’s Challenge
Cup
Stephen’s Academy, CFA in semis
Chandigarh, September 5
Maintaining their winning spree, hosts Chandigarh Football Academy thrashed Rohit Football Academy, Orissa, 6-1 in a group A encounter of the 6th Administrator’s Challenge Cup All-India Football Tournament for Under-17 at football stadium, Sector 42, here today.
A match in progress during the 6th Administrator’s Challenge Cup All-India Football Tournament at the football stadium, Sector 42, in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune photo: S.Chandan
Rain dashes Bhullar’s hopes
Finishes tied second in Pune golf meet
Chandigarh, September 5
A heavy downpour played spoilsport as it dashed any hopes second-placed Gaganjeet Bhullar may have had of taking on the challenge of Mohd Siddikur Rahman, the overnight leader, today when the fourth round was washed away, making the competition a three-round affair on the par 71 greens of the Poona Golf Club in Pune.
Katoch Shield
Chandigarh in command
Chandigarh, September 5
Chandigarh bundled up Jalandhar for 96 in 45.5 overs in the first match played for Katoch Shield at the cricket stadium, Sector 16, here today.
At 10, Sirjana has 84 medals already
Chandigarh, September 5
Winners start young and so did Sirjana Dhaliwal, who bagged two gold and two silver medals during the 6th Panthers All-India Speed Skating Championship Shaheed Captain Amit Verma Memorial in Meerut (UP) held at Karan Public School, Meerut, from August 28 to 30.
The 10-year-old prodigy begins her day at 6 am, returns from school at 1.30 pm, goes for lawn tennis class from 5 pm to 6 pm, followed by skating class from 6.30 to 7:30.
A student of class V in St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, Sirjana has already won 84 medals at national and school levels, including 42 gold medals.
Sirjana Dhaliwal with her medals and trophies.
Kho-Kho
St Soldier, Shishu Niketan register wins
Chandigarh, September 5
Saint Soldier International School got the better of VR Senior Secondary School Baddi by seven points in the girls quarterfinal on the second day of the CBSE Cluster XIII Kho-Kho Championship 2008-09 held at Saint Soldier International School, Sector 28, here today.
DAV College clinch TT title
Chandigarh, September 5
DAV College, Sector 10, thrashed Panjab University Campus 3-1 in the final of the Panjab University Inter-College Table Tennis Tournament at the PU Gymnasium here today.
Foreign players to feature in JP Atray meet
Chandigarh, September 5
The 15th All India J.P. Atray Memorial Cricket Tournament this year will feature quite a few international players in view of the cancellation of ICC Championship Trophy in Pakistan.
NICS in u-11 final
Patiala, September 5
A fine batting performance by Ikjot Singh (65) enabled National Institute of Cricket and other Sports (NICS) to beat Mohali Cricket Association (MCA) by 7 wickets in the last league match of the CSF cricket tournament for under-11 boys played here today.
TT: Easy win for DAV
Chandigarh, September 5
Kamaljeet Singh, Deepak Malik and Vipul of DAV College, Chandigarh claimed an easy win over SGGS College Chandigarh by 3-1 in the first semifinal match during the ongoing Inter College Table Tennis (Men) tournament held on Thursday at PU gymnasium hall.
Football, hockey selection trials
Chandigarh, September 5
Chandigarh Football and Hockey Academy will conduct selection trials for the vacant seats in Junior Hockey Academy on September 6. The boys born on or after January 1, 1998 and having minimum height of 140 cms are eligible for the selection trials.
Pari sails into semifinal
Chandigarh, September 5
Pari (Sonepat) defeated Riya (Panchkula) 22-20, 21-9 in the girls’ under-10 quarterfinal of the 42nd Haryana State (Junior) Badminton Championship held at Panchkula today.
Market chief’s guards beat up 60-yr-old
Chandigarh, September 5
A 60-year-old woman
was admitted to Government Multi- Specialty Hospital, Sector-16, in an unconscious state today evening as
she was allegedly beaten up by the security guards of market committee’s chairman at grain market, Sector-26, here today.
Man hit by vehicle, dies
Chandigarh, September 5
A man died after being allegedly hit by a vehicle at midnight yesterday. According to police sources, the man, in his mid-twenties, was crossing the road near the ITI turn at 11.45 pm when he was hit by the vehicle.
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At least 35 shooters, including 15 girls, had a miraculous escape when the bus in which they were traveling overturned while negotiating a roundabout near Phase II late this evening.
On Sunday, some BSNL broadband subscribers were left wondering if the authorities had started moral policing. The reason was that access to certain sites with ‘hot’ names was denied. Though the problem was rectified the next day, BSNL officials were unaware of the snag, if any. “Why should we deny access to any site? Let the people surf whatever they want. It only means more revenue for us,” an official said.
All through the week she toils for not less than seven hours convincing her prospective clients about her company’s potential but come Saturday and this laptop-addicted lady dressed in formals dons a new role. With chalk in her hand and a class full of youngsters, this BD director, transforms into a lovable Natasha ‘madam’.
After much dilly-dallying, Panjab University authorities today officially announced September 12 for campus students’ elections much to the respite of various student bodies. Soon after the elections were announced, the code of conduct was enforced. The campus fell silent immediately after that, as according to the code of conduct, no rallies or processions were allowed.
Chandigarh, September 5
