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Rape Bid
Accused rich brats with criminal background
Chandigarh, October 2
Contrary to the earlier perception that the suspects involved in alleged kidnapping and molestation of a 20-year-old German tourist were simpletons, hailing from small farming families, it has turned out to be the same old story of spoiled brats of rich and politically well-connected parents, who cock a snook at the law of the land.

Medical check-up of suspects

Clash in Dadu Majra; shops vandalised
Chandigarh, October 2
Tension gripped Dadu Majra Colony this evening following a clash between two groups that pelted stones and later set a motorcycle on fire.

Policemen chase away a youth following a clash at Dadu Majra, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan

COMMUNITY

Bans go up in smoke
Chandigarh, October 2
Though Chandigarh is already a non-smoking city, the countrywide ban on smoking that came into force from today passed off as a non-event as people paid least regard to the new restrictions.

People continue to smoke openly in Chandigarh. A Tribune photograph

Polythene bags are still around in spite of the ban in Chandigarh. A Tribune photograph

MC to pay admn Rs 1 cr to reclaim own land
Chandigarh, October 2
Believe it or not, the Chandigarh municipal corporation will have to pay a hefty amount to get its own land vacated from the Chandigarh administration.

Remembering Mahatma ‘Gandhigiri’ pervades city Chandigarh, October 2 Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, is no more a mere representation of mass spinning sessions. Residents spin on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Thursday. A Tribune photograph

Fervour marks Id celebrations Chandigarh, October 2 Id-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour and enthusiasm as people gave out message for peace and brotherhood here today. Two boys embrace each other on Id-ul-Fitr at the Jama Masjid in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Rape Bid
Raids in UP to nab fifth accused
Chandigarh, October 2
Sompal, the fifth accused in the case of kidnapping and attempt to rape a German tourist, is hiding in western UP, the police has said.

‘She loved Indian values’
Chandigarh, October 2
“She was impressed with Indian culture, its values, costumes and the warmth of people. But Saturday night changed it all for her, not only physically, but also mentally. She’s now bitter and repents the day she decided to come here,” says a close relative of Hardeep Singh, whose marriage had brought the 20-year-old German woman, who was allegedly kidnapped and molested, to the city.

Gurugaddi: Marathon to spread brotherhood

Mohali, October 2 To celebrate the tri-centenary of the installation of the Gurugaddi, the Shatabdi Purab Committee, Mohali, today organised a march and a marathon race to spread the message of humanity and brotherhood given by the gurus.

Participants at a march organised to commemorate the tricentenary of the installation of the Gurugaddi by the Shatabdi Purab Committee, Mohali, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

Traders’ body advisory to shopkeepers
Chandigarh, October 2
In the backdrop of serial blasts at marketplaces in New Delhi, the Chandigarh Beopar Mandal (CBM) has issued an advisory to city traders to ensure safe festival season.

IAF aircraft put on display
Chandigarh, October 2

As part of the ongoing Air Force Day celebrations, a static display of IAF aircraft and equipment was organised for serving defence personnel and their families at the local Air Force Station today. An officer shows gadgets in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft during a static display of IAF aircraft and equipment at the Air Force Station in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan

Ramlilas take high-tech avatar
Chandigarh, October 2
Dingy sets, fumbling dialogues and shaky curtains are a passe for Ramlilas now. The dramatisation of epic tales from the life of Lord Rama is no longer a specialised job, which used to be done by expertise of the field.

A man silhouetted against the ‘Open Hand’ dries his blanket. Tribune photo: Vinay Malik

Panels, PU’s answer to all problems
Chandigarh, October 2
For every problem there is only one solution
in the Panjab University here and that is to
form a committee.

Peace delegates irked
over mismanagement
Chandigarh, October 2
While the participants of the 3rd peace festival were all set to bid an adieu to the city with sweet memories, Punjab transport authorities, played a spoilsport and left most of them in a bad taste.

Khushaal Murder Case
Main accused still at large
Panchkula, October 2
Even as the police claimed to have arrested four youths involved in murder of Khushaal, a student of Government College, Sector 1, the main accused in the case was still at large after five days of the incident.

Conveyance Deed
Allottees restless, GMADA unfazed
Mohali, October 2
Allottees of plots and housing units in Mohali who have not yet got these registered in their names are a worried lot with the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) fixing a deadline for conveyance deeds even as the municipal council has opposed the move.

City to get warehousing complex
Chandigarh, October 2
In the backdrop of Chandigarh emerging as economic hub of the region, it is all set to get a state-of-the-art warehousing complex in Industrial Area, Phase III, here.

Snake holds up traffic
Chandigarh, October 2
A snake held up traffic on the Sectors 31-32 roundabout for sometime after it captured the curiosity of motorists and passersby here today.

Internet protocol TV by month-end, says BSNL chief
Chandigarh, October 2
The city not only has the highest year-on-year growth in broadband connections in the region but also has the highest concentration of WiFi connections, said telecom general manager (Chandigarh) Naresh Sharma, while interacting with mediapersons here yesterday.

MC to seek police help to tackle chaos
Chandigarh, October 2
In view of frequent traffic jams, chaos and unlawful activities at the venue of weekly apni mandis in different sectors of the city, the Chandigarh municipal corporation will send a proposal to the city police to deploy its force to manage the rush and check suspicious activities there.

Broken streetlights add to residents’ woes
Chandigarh, October 2
Tall claims of the Chandigarh municipal corporation notwithstanding, streetlights in most sectors in the city are non-functional.

Advani to visit city on Nov 16
Chandigarh, October 2
Close on the heels of the visit of Rahul Gandhi, scion of Gandhi-Nehru family and Amethi MP to the city, BJP’s prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani will hold a rally here on November 16 to bolster party’s image ahead of the general election.

59th National Day of China
Mohali, October 2
The 59th National Day of China was celebrated with enthusiasm by the Friends of China Association (FCA), Punjab, at Paragon School Sector-71, here today.

‘Life Line’ for needy patients at GMCH-32
Chandigarh, October 2
Life Line, an organisation dedicated to the service of unattended patients at the PGI, yesterday extended their services to similar patients at Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32.

200 units of blood donated
Chandigarh, October 2
Two hundred units of blood were donated at a blood donation camp organised by the Tarlok Chand and Kamla Gautam Memorial Welfare Committee in association with the PGI blood bank at Sector 27 here today.

EDUCATION

Seminar on Mahatma Gandhi’s influence
Chandigarh, October 2
To mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the department of Gandhian Studies, Panjab University, organised a special lecture on, ‘The key to Mahatma Gandhi’s influence’ by renowned historian professor, Devender Swarup, at Gandhi Bhawan here today.

Software Freedom Day at SVIET
Mohali, October 2
Software Freedom Day was celebrated at Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering and Technology (SVIET), Banur, in collaboration with the SUN Microsystems on the college campus.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Woman’s limbs severed, burnt alive Rajpura, October 2 A woman was burnt to death and her husband received 40 per cent burns when their house was set afire on the Bhogla road here late last night. Their newborn baby was saved by residents and fire brigade officials. The house that was set a fire in Rajpura; and (inset) Manjir Kaur. Tribune photo: J.S. Virdi

Bajwa Developers’ MD booked for assault
Kharar, October 2
The Kharar police today booked managing director of Bajwa Developers, Jarnail Singh Bajwa, his four employees and around 35 unknown people for assaulting Bal Bhushan Sharma, the owner of RRS Company Developer.

Two killed in Kalka accident Kalka, October 2 In a tragic incident, two pedestrians lost their lives today. According to information, an overloaded truck from Parwanoo area overturned near Kali Mata Temple, killing two persons. During the mishap, the truck also rammed into a Government Gypsy of HUDA and hit an Innova. The site of the accident. Photo by writer

Id celebrated with religious fervour
Kalka, October 2
Id-ul-Fitter was celebrated with great religious fervour and gaiety here today. People from Muslim community started thronging Jama Masjid here, which was beautifully decorated, from early morning hours to offer prayers.

Heritage fest at Yadvindra Gardens from today
Kalka, October 2
The Haryana tourism is organising the 3rd Pinjore Heritage Festival from October 3 to 5 at Yadavindra Gardens, Pinjore, to celebrate the centuries old heritage of Pinjore. According to sources, the festival would be inaugurated by union minister of tourism & culture Ambika Soni.

Move to shift Housefed to Mohali opposed
Ropar, October 2
In a representation to cooperation minister Captain Kanwaljit Singh, residents here have opposed the shifting of Housefed office from Ropar to Mohali. People as well as employees of the department had demanded that the office should not be shifted to Mohali.

Patiala girls emerge taekwando champs
Patiala, October 2
Patiala girls won gold medal in taekwando in the u-14 category during the 54th Punjab School Games that were held in Bathinda from September 26 to 30.

CRIME

Labourer hangs himself
Chandigarh, October 2
A 23-year-old labourer reportedly hanged himself at his rented accommodation in Palsora, here this morning. The police said there was a property dispute in the family and the victim had been under depression.

Youth killed in bike mishap
Chandigarh, October 2 Vipin Kumar, a mechanic in his twenties, was killed when the motorcycle he was riding rammed into an electricity pole near the motor market in Sector 48 last night.

Three vehicles stolen
Chandigarh, October 2
Gurdeep Singh, a resident of Sector 11, filed a complaint with the police alleging that his car (CH 20 T 7980) had been stolen from Sector 3. A case under Section 379 of the IPC has been registered at the police station-3.

SPORTS

ICL Moody prevail over ITC
Chandigarh, October 2
Local outfit ICL Moody defeated rivals ITC by 54 runs on the third day of the Senior National Twenty20 Cricket Championship-2008 at DAV College grounds here today.

Bharat clinches snooker title
Panchkula, October 2 Bharat Kalia lifted the sub-junior snooker title defeating Dhamanpreet Singh in the Haryana State Junior and Senior Billiards and Snooker Championship at Haryana Billiards, Sector 11.

Road cycling races
Chandigarh, October 2
The Chandigarh Amateur Cycling Association will hold Chandigarh road cycling races for seniors, junior and sub-junior (boys and girls) on October 6 at Lake Club.