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A show of strength by Dera followers
Chandigarh, December 3
A mammoth rally by Dera Sacha Sauda followers at Sector 25, here, marked the appearance of dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh at the Punjab Police headquarters in Sector 9 today.

The Dera followers with folded hands at the Sector 25 rally ground on Wednesday. Tribune photo Parvesh Chauhan

Police stations sans officers
Chandigarh, December 3
The visit of Baba Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh to the city for questioning by the Punjab Police got the police into a tizzy. With the almost entire police force pressed into service to avoid any untoward incident here, the normal policing have to bear the brunt.

• Security beefed up

Beware snatchers, now cops have Pulsar
Chandigarh, December 3
Fancying sleeker bikes to nail down snatchers in the city, the Chandigarh Police now prefers Pulsar to the good-old Royal Enfield Bullet.

PGI approves 27 pc OBC quota
Chandigarh, December 3
The PGI governing body today approved 27 per cent OBC quota for the postgraduate courses in the institute from the next academic year.

Mumbai Attacks Saved many, but lost wife, kids Mohali, December 3 He saved lives of some 200 persons during the terrorist attack in Taj Hotel but was not able to save his wife and two kids who were inside the building. Karam Bir Singh Kang, general manager of Taj Hotel at Mumbai, was out of the hotel when the terrorists laid a siege to the heritage building, recalled his father former Maj-General Jagtar Singh Kang here today. Parents of Karam Bir Singh Kang, general manager of Taj Hotel, in Mohali. A Tribune photograph

COMMUNITY

Plan to install gates in colonies
Mohali, December 3
To ensure the security of residents, particularly the elderly, the police and the municipal council has come up with an ambitious plan to fix hundreds of gates in residential areas to restrict the movement of criminal elements.

World Disability Day Education a distant dream for him ‘Heartless’ admn denies admission to 20-year-old Ganesh in school Chandigarh, December 3 Disability has come with more than its share of woes for 20-year-old Ganesh. He was denied admission to a government school on account of his handicap. Running from pillar to post despite the disability which has left his lower limbs limp, Ganesh swears by the futility of the “heartless” Chandigarh administration observing a World Disability Day. Ganesh along with his parents at his residence in Sector 44. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

A disabled kid participates in a race in Mohali on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

Inclusive education scheme a non-starter
Chandigarh, December 3
Even after three years of approval, the proposal to set up at least 20 centres of inclusive education in the existing government schools for special children has proven to be a non-starter in the city.

Physical disability not a handicap
Kalka, December 3
Physical disability does not stops a person to achieve a goal in life. This was proved by Dr R.S. Mann, former principal of Government Postgraduate College, Kalka, during his 37-year service, who retired last week.

Fighting all odds with ability Chandigarh, December 3 ‘Bholi si surat aankho me masti, door khari sharmaye” Gurpreet sings aloud. Though his words may not be too clear, but his zeal and enthusiasm on being present amongst so many people is surely infectious as he insists on being heard and praised too. A special child tries to strenghten his grip at the Centre for Comprehensive Rehabilitation, Sector 36, on Monday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan

Two projects launched
Chandigarh, December 3
UT administrator S.F. Rodrigues today launched two landmark projects i.e. Aasha Kiran - A Ray of Hope (vocational training centre for differently abled) and Aashreya- home where the mentally challenged would live with comfort, convenience and dignity.

• Talk on rights of disabled

Regular Appointments
CAT asks IT dept to consider applicants’ plea
Chandigarh, December 3
Taking note of application filed by 60 employees of the Income Tax department, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has directed the secretary, ministry of finance, income tax department, to consider the applicants’ plea of providing them with regular appointment, if they were entitled for the same.

City gets awards for water supply, drainage

Chandigarh, December 3 Chandigarh has added another feather to its cap with the city being awarded two first prizes under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) for the improvement in water supply services and waste water management and drainage system. Mayor Pardeep Chhabra receives the award from union minister for urban development Jaipal Reddy at New Delhi on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph

A German Rock Band performs at English Auditorium in Panjab University on Wednesday. Tribune photo: S. Chandan

CITCO withdraws discount packages to bureaucrats
Chandigarh, December 3
The Chandigarh Industrial Tourism and Development Corporation has decided to withdraw the enhanced discount packages to the bureaucrats of the Chandigarh administration at its hotels and restaurants.

Principal in house row
Chandigarh, December 3
The pre-engagement party of principal Promila Kaushal’s son in the her lodge on the college premises has sparked off a row over her “actual” residence and raised questions about her claiming HRA despite having the official accommodation.

Punjabi play ‘Mann De Haani’ staged
Chandigarh, December 3
The Adakar Manch, Mohali, staged a Punjabi play “Mann De Haani” (soul mate) at the auditorium of Government College, Sector 46, here today.

PGI psychologist bags honours
Chandigarh, December 3
Dr Adarsh Kohli, additional professor in clinical psychology of the department of psychiatry, PGI, was awarded the prestigious GC Boral 1 Award for her work on “Psycho-social package for children with Attention Deficit Hyperkinetic Disorder”(ADHD) at the 16th Annual Conference for Social Psychiatry at AIIMS, New Delhi, from November 28 to 30.

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EDUCATION

Students of Mount Carmel School, Sector 47, perform at their 22nd annual day function in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Missing answersheets
VC cancels UBS exam
Chandigarh, December 3
Following the incident of four missing answer sheets of students of (first semester) business management during examinations held recently, the authorities today decided to cancel the examination.

Students told to pay for teacher’s car repair
Chandigarh, December 3
Students of class 9 and 10 of Bhawan Vidayalya, Sector 27, here are in for trouble as they might have to cough up Rs 200 each to pay for the windscreen of a teacher’s car that was allegedly shattered by one of them on the school premises.

Daljit principal of SVIET
Banur, December 3
Dr Daljit Singh, former dean and chairperson of the department of chemical engineering and technology of Panjab University, has joined Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering and Technology (SVIET south campus) as the principal.

Dance sport team for nationals
Chandigarh, December 3
A six-member Chandigarh Dance sport team will take part in the 3rd National Dance sport Championships to be held at Bhubneswar (Orissa) on December 6. This information was given by Rakhee Gupta Bhandari IAS, president of the Chandigarh Dance sport Association.

From Schools & Colleges
Cultural fiesta begins with pomp and show at Smart School
Mohali, December 3
A four-day cultural fiesta ‘Globe Trotting’ began with pomp and show at Manav Mangal Smart School here today. As a mark of respect for all those who lost their lives and their loved ones, the event began with a one-minute silence followed by the National Anthem.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

CM’s wife reaches Darbar in jathas
Fatehgarh Sahib/Rajpura, December 3
Surinder Kaur Badal, wife of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, today urged people to re-connect with the Sikhism and find solace in the lap of religion. She was addressing a gathering held under scores of religious lectures being held in various gurdwaras in the state.

• To visit Pak on Dec 5

Badal’s wife stuck up in protest rally
Patiala, December 3
Surinder Kaur Badal, wife of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, had a harrowing time when her cavalcade got jammed in the protest rally being staged by BSc nursing students at the Patiala-Sangrur Road in front of the Government Rajindra Hospital, president of the Young Organisation of India, Rajwinder Singh said, here today.

Employee bodies honour new president
Patiala, December 3
All employee associations of Mulazim wing, the SAD (B), including the Employees’ Federation of Punjab, the PSEB, the Adhyapak Dal, the Karamchari Dal (Bhagrhana), the Veterinary Pharmacist Union, the Sugar Mill Union, the PRTC, etc.

Parwanoo residents demand bus stand
Kalka, December 3
Parwanoo, the industrial town and gateway to Himachal Pradesh, lacks the facility of a bus stand since last more than three decades. The residents said the town came into existence about 40 years back, which was earlier known as ‘Baroti’ before the establishment of industrial units.

Saras Fair in Patiala

An attractive night view of Sheesh Mahal; and (right) a young girl chooses bangles during the 4th day of the Saras Fair in Patiala on Wednesday. Photos: Rajesh Sachar

‘Kalakh Hanere’ staged at theatre fest
Patiala, December 3
“Subedar Kartar Singh-Jaswant Kaur Beti Bachao Theatre Festival”, organised by the National Theatre Arts Society (NTAS), Patiala, in collaboration with the State Bank of Patiala and the Janhit Society presented “Dairey” and “Kalakh Hanere” at the Central State Library here yesterday.

Pvt company under scanner for detaining cashier
Derabassi, December 3
A case of alleged illegal detention of a cashier by the Derabassi-based private yarn company has come under the scanner of the police here today.

MP flays BJP for politicising terror act
Patiala, December 3
Preneet Kaur, member parliament, Patiala, criticised the BJP for politicising the Mumbai terror act. Stressing the need to maintain communal harmony and presenting a united front, she called upon the people to discard the communal forces who have been dividing the society for political gains.

Pile-up due to fog on GT Road
Fatehgarh Sahib, December 3
As many as 10 vehicles collided with each other due to dense fog on the G.T. Road this morning and a motorcyclist was killed in an another incident near Mulepur due to the fog.

Tributes paid to victims of terror attack
Bassi Pathana, December 3
The Hindu organisation of the town hold a condolence meeting here yesterday to pay tributes to the security personnels and people killed in the terrorist attack in Mumbai.

COURTS

Compensating crime victims not on states’ agenda
HC to summon home secy in case of failure
Chandigarh, December 3
The issue of compensating the victims of crime is apparently not on the priority list of the Punjab, Haryana and Central government. Eight months have lapsed since the Punjab and Haryana High Court asked the three governments to mull over the issue of compensating the victims in monetary terms and empowering them. Yet, not even replies have been filed.

3 convicted for food inspector’s murder
Chandigarh, December 3
Additional district and sessions judge Raj Rahul Garg today convicted Tittu of Shahpur Colony, Ravi of Dadu Majra village and Sandeep alias Kaka of Maloya village for murdering Mustkeen Singh, inspector with Punjab’s Food and Civil Supplies Department.

Consumer Courts
Insurance company told to pay Rs 2 lakh
Chandigarh, December 3
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum directed National Insurance Company to pay compensation of Rs 2 lakh for causing a delay in the finalisation of the claim to a resident of Roopnagar.

Undertrial’s death: Probe on
Chandigarh, December 3
Judicial magistrate Mahesh Kumar on Wednesday conducted an inquiry in the death of an undertrial. Kulwant Singh, who was booked in an accident case died on December 1.

Drug peddler gets 5-year term
Panchkula, December 3
A drug peddler was sentenced to 5-year imprisonment and fined Rs 50,000 by additional sessions judge, Sanijiv Jindal, here today.

CRIME

Thieves decamp with cash, valuables
Chandigarh, December 3
The local police has registered a case on a complaint filed by a Mohali resident, Harinder Singh, alleging that his cash worth Rs 8,000, 10 batteries and other valuables were stolen from his plot at Industrial Area during the intervening night of November 1 and 2.

Two held for robbery
Panchkula, December 3
The police has claimed to have arrested two juvenile delinquents for allegedly stealing a bag of an Australian NRI couple containing valuables worth Rs 10 lakh on October 6 in a wedding function here today.

1 killed, another injured in accident
Chandigarh, December 3
In yet another accident, a young man has lost his life in Industrial Area here this evening.

Jewellery, cash worth Rs 25,000 stolen
Zirakpur, December 3
Thieves decamped with jewellery and cash after breaking into the locked house at Green Enclave here today.

Student injured
Mohali, December 3
A student of the government college sustained injuries after he was allegedly attacked by a group of boys while coming out of the institute.

SPORTS

Gauri surges ahead in golf meet
Chandigarh, December 3
Fifteen-year-old Gauri Monga of Delhi tightened her grip on the 16th Punjab Open Ladies’ Amateur Golf Championship title firing a three over par 75 to take a seven-stroke lead over her nearest second placed trio of Gurbani Singh, Shreya Ghei and Neha Tripathi at the midway stage of the competition at Chandigarh Golf Club here today.

M’rashtra sneak past Chandigarh Chandigarh, December 3 Maharashtra XI today got back to its stupendous form and edged past Chandigarh XI by 4 wickets to annex the Twenty-20 Challenge Cup-2008 being played at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium. Maharashtra XI triumph after winning the Twenty-20 Challenge Cup-2008 at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

YMCA tennis meet gets underway
Chandigarh December 3
Almost 300 participants from all over the region are participating in the YMCA Total Tennis Championship that kick started on the Total Tennis Academy’s Sector 11 premises here yesterday.

Tata Open PGTI Tournament
City lad Ajeetesh fires 6 under in golf
Chandigarh, December 3
Fresh from a tied second finish in the Haryana Open at the Panchkula Golf Club, 20-year-old Ajeetesh Sandhu of Chandigarh set the par-70 Golmuri greens on fire.

2000 take part in forest games Chandigarh, December 3 Around two thousand forest sportspersons are participating in the 17th All-India Forest Games and Sports Meet that kicked off to a flying start on Panjab University grounds here today. Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra hands over the game torch during the 17th All-India Forest Games and Sports Meet that started on Panjab University grounds on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan

Uttam’s team win pro-am event
Chandigarh, December 3
Uttam Singh Mundy of Chandigarh and his team of three amateurs clinched the pro-am title in the Rs 20 lakh TATA Open Professional Golf Tour of India at Jamshedpur yesterday.

Probables for cricket nationals
Panchkula, December 3
The Cricket Federation of India (CFI) announced the probables for the seven-day coaching camp for the upcoming  all-India under-19 nationals to be held in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) from January 12 to 15.

SGGS bags trophy in softball
Chandigarh, December 3
Showing their dominance, the spirited SGGS College, Sector 26, annexed the Panjab University Inter-College Softball (Men) Championship for the session 2008-09 on the Panjab University grounds here today.

Boxing meet from tomorrow
Chandigarh, December 3
The following players will represent Chandigarh in the 24th Sub-Junior National Boxing Championship to be held at Gangtok ( Sikkim ) from December 5 to 11.

Skating Meet
Gurnoor Singh bags gold
Chandigarh, December 3
Gurnoor Singh, a student of KG, Ankur Nursery School, bagged a gold medal in under-6 rink race event during the Chandigarh Roller Skating Championship 2008-09, which was organised by the Chandigarh Roller Skating Association here at KB DAV School, Sector 7.