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Stalker slashes woman’s ears

Chandigarh, November 9 A stalker chopped off the ears of a 71-year-old woman in front of the Terraced Garden in Sector 33 here yesterday morning in an attempt to rob her of her earrings. RD Vinayak shows the blood-splattered clothes of his wife Vimla at their Sector 33 residence in Chandigarh on Monday. A Tribune photograph

Institute teacher caught alluring another’s students
Kharar, November 9
The cut-throat competition amongst professional institutes here has made one institute to allure students of another, using its teacher for the purpose.

College found wanting, principal told to explain
Chandigarh, November 9
Acting tough on repeated complaints from students of the Government College of Arts, Sector 10, education secretary Ram Niwas today inspected the college and sought an explanation from the principal for his absence and lackadaisical behaviour.

Education Secretary Ram Niwas and other officials inspect the Government College of Arts, Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Monday morning. Tribune photo: Vinay Malik

ICY DRIZZLE

Parts of Chandigarh experience first hailstorm shower of this winter season on Monday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

‘Porn’ Row
Admn can’t conduct inquiry, says St John’s
Chandigarh, November 9
In what seems to be yet another example of the ongoing rift between private schools and the UT administration St John’s School, Sector 26, and the education department are at loggerheads over the ongoing ‘adult site’ row.

Samwartak to be Director, Social Welfare
Chandigarh, November 9
The controversy over Samwartak Singh’s alleged connections with the prime accused of the cash-for-job scam ended in a major reshuffle in the UT administration today.

COMMUNITY

Soon, get building plans approved online
Mohali, November 9
It’s race against time for Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) officials. Senior officials have set deadlines for its different wings to introduce a system of online sanctioning of building plans.

Swine flu: First victim from tricity dies
Chandigarh/Panchkula, November 9
The tricity has registered its first toll due to swine flu when a 17-year-old girl from Panchkula died at PGI, here today. The deceased, identified as Pallavi Kwatra, a resident of Sector 7, was a student of Class X in Moti Ram Arya School in the same sector. Earlier, the three patients of swine flu who died at different hospitals of tricity in the recent past belonged to Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

Rain marks advent of winter Maximum temperature drops by 4.8 degrees Celsius Chandigarh, November 9 Moderate to heavy rainfall that lashed the city today dropped temperature by four-five degrees Celsius. Girls enjoy rain at GCG-11 in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: Vinay Malik

Corruption Cases
Sanction of prosecution pending against IAS, IPS officers: CBI
Chandigarh, November 9
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today said the prosecution against some senior IAS and IPS officials into three sensational cases, including the Moga sex scandal, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) scam and the Forest Hill Resort scandal, was pending for sanctions in various departments of the Punjab government.

Sec-18 govt building to be pulled down
Chandigarh, November 9
One of the oldest government buildings in Sector 18 here, currently housing offices of Punjab and Haryana, will be demolished to make way for a new multi-storey building.

Dead trees pose threat, authorities fail to act
Chandigarh, November 9
It seems the horticulture department of the Chandigarh administration and the Municipal Corporation are in deep slumber as they hardly care to take action to remove the dead trees which pose a risk to the inhabitants of the area, especially during inclement weather.

A car damaged after a tree fell on it at Sector 34, Chandigarh, on Monday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Lawyer complains against law varsity
Chandigarh, November 9
High Court lawyer HC Arora has lodged a complaint with the Legal Education Committee of the Bar Council of India about the falling standards of legal education in the Rajiv Gandhi National Law University, Patiala, and sought its intervention in the matter.

40 structures razed in Sector 55 Chandigarh, November 9 The enforcement wing of the UT administration today removed 40 illegal structures, including pucca rooms, two nurseries and five scrap dealers, in LBS Colony, Sector 55. The demolition squad of the enforcement wing razes illegal structures at Sector 55, Chandigarh, on Monday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

City hospital conducts surgery, seen live in Paris
Chandigarh, November 9
Already known for providing high-quality healthcare services and having a prominent name in the medical tourism sector, the city has added yet another feather in its cap when a surgery was telecast live from here at the 3rd Indo-European Course on Revascularisation (IECR) at the prestigious George Pompidou Hospital Amphitheatre in Paris.

Four-day SAARC fest concludes Chandigarh, November 9 The four-day SAARC Folklore Festival brought alive the diverse folk cultural traditions of all SAARC countries ( except Sri Lanka ) at one platform of Tagore Theatre much to the delight of city audience. Artistes perform during the SAARC Folklore Festival at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: Vinay Malik

Child development week from Nov 14
Chandigarh, November 9
The Chandigarh administration will celebrate the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Week from November 14, a press release said here today.

Winter can be harsh on your skin Chandigarh, November 9 It is a well-known fact that excessive sun exposure can damage skin. However, cold weather can also take its toll on skin, especially if it is sensitive or dry. Low temperatures, increased windiness and use of thermostat in home can all make the skin chapped, flaky, dry and itchy.

EDUCATION

Unique Punishment
15 PU students left behind at Katra
Chandigarh, November 9
About 15 students of department of chemistry, Panjab University, have submitted a complaint to the Vice-Chancellor protesting against the student’s council for stranding them at midnight during an excursion trip.

‘Parivartan’ in the air Mohali, November 9 The much-awaited Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Landran, Techno Cultural fiesta “Parivartan 2K9” started with a bang here today. Students of various schools and colleges got an opportunity to interact with the students of various professional colleges of Punjab. Students of Chandigarh Group of Colleges perform during their annual function at Landra on Monday. A Tribune photograph

NEIGHBOURHOOD

P’kula youth killed in car crash
Banur, November 9
A 20-year-old Panchkula resident was killed in a road accident here today. The victim, Karan Sachdeva, was pursuing a hotel management course from a private institute near Rajpura.

Exhibition concludes Ambala, November 9 The three-day KVS National Social Science Exhibition-cum-National Integration Camp 2009 organised by the Chandigarh region concluded at Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 here today. KVS Commissioner RL Jamuda takes a round of a science exhibition at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Ambala Cantt on Monday. A Tribune photograph

Legal services day celebrated
Patiala, November 9
The District Legal Service Authority today celebrated Legal Services Day by organising a seminar at the State College of Education here. District and Sessions Judge Virender Kumar was the chief guest whereas SSP, Patiala, Ranbir Singh Khattra was the guest of honour.

The team of Multani Mal Modi College with the trophy after winning the Punjabi University Boxing Championship in Patiala on Monday. Tribune photo: Rajesh Sachar

BKU demands increase in paddy MSP
Fatehgarh Sahib, November 9
The district unit of the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Sidhupur) today protested against the Centre government for not increasing the minimum support price (MSP) of paddy.

35 taxis challaned in one month
Fatehgarh Sahib, November 9
District transport officer Amarjeet Singh Sahi today said taxis plying on roads without permit would be awarded heavy fines and also be confiscated and anybody found evading tax will not be spared.

Engg college claim youth fest trophy
Fatehgarh Sahib, November 9
Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College won the overall trophy in PTU’s inter-college (zone-4) youth festival held at Ayans Group of Institute in Banur.

Patiala Police overall champs
Patiala, November 9
Patiala Police lifted the overall trophy of the 53rd Inter-District Patiala Range Police Athletics and Sports Meet 2009 that concluded at the National Institute of Sports, here today. The overall runners-up were Sangrur district.

COURTS

Cash-for-job scam
CBI director gets notice of motion
Chandigarh, November 9
The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued notice of motion to the CBI director and union ministry of home affairs, while taking up a PIL seeking CBI probe into the cash-for-job scam, allegedly involving DPI (S) Samwartak Singh.

Custodial Death
SI gets 7-year RI
Chandigarh, November 9
A local court today sentenced UT Police sub-inspector Narinder Singh to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and also slapped a fine of Rs 20,000 on him, finding him guilty in a case custodial death dating back to July 2007.

CRIME

Safari-Scooter Mishap
Driver held, bailed out
Chandigarh, November 9
The police has arrested the driver of a Tata Safari that had hit a scooter, leaving its two woman riders critically injured, at Sector 11 on Saturday.

Rs 55,000 stolen from gurdwara
Panchkula, November 9
Thieves struck at Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Sector 7, and took away about Rs 55,000, here last night. The gurdwara management said the theft was committed after the gurdwara was closed at 9.30 pm.

Man held for snatching
Chandigarh, November 9
A Mani Majra resident allegedly beat up an ITBP jawan and snatched Rs 24,000 from him in Mani Majra on Sunday.

SPORTS

U-17 Junior Nehru Hockey Tournament
14-0 thrashing by Model School-42

Chandigarh, November 9 Government Model High School, Sector 42, humiliated Union Academy Senior Secondary School, New Delhi, by thrashing them 14-0 in the 38th ATS Junior Nehru (U-17) Hockey Tournament at the Hockey Stadium, Sector 42, here today. Players of Government Model High School, Sector 42, and Union Academy Senior Secondary School, New Delhi, in action during a match at the Hockey Stadium, Sector 42, in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: Vinay Malik

Trials to select cricket probables
Chandigarh, November 9
Trials to select probables for the Punjab team to participate in the 1st “Rajiv Gandhi Cup” All-India U-15 National League Cricket Tournament at Jaipur, will be held on November 11 at Shivalik Public School, Sector 41. In a press release here today, RS Dandiwal, general secretary, Cricket Council of India, said players born on or after January 1, 1994, are eligible to participate in the tournament.

Football meet from today
Chandigarh, November 9
The Chandigarh Senior Women Football Championship for Deepak Kampania Memorial Trophy, which was scheduled to begin today has been postponed by a day as the Football Stadium, Sector 17, was flooded due to heavy rain.

St Kabir, St Xavier’s to clash in basketball final
Chandigarh, November 9
Hosts St Kabir Public School, Sector 26, will meet St Xavier’s School, Sector 44-C, in the final of the ICSE Chandigarh Region Basketball Tournament for girls on November 10.

UP beat Gujarat by 77 runs

Chandigarh, November 9 Uttar Pradesh beat Gujarat by 77 runs in the National Junior (under-19) Women Cricket Tournament held at DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, here today. After winning the toss, UP elected to bat first and scored 135 runs for the loss of two wickets in the stipulated 25 overs. Chaya with 56 runs not out and Shalu with 48 not out were the main scorers for their team.
A match between UP and Gujarat in progress at DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, in Chandigarh on Monday. A Tribune photograph

Narangwal college reign supreme
Chandigarh, November 9
Govind National College, Narangwal, beat SHSM College, Chella, Maksuspur, 2-0 to lift the trophy in the Punjab University Inter-College Badminton (women) “B” Division Championship that concluded here today.

Ball badminton meet from Nov 14
Chandigarh, November 9
The Ball Badminton Sports Promotion Association (BBSPA) will organise the 6th Junior and Senior Chandigarh State Ball Badminton Championship from November 14 here.

Amardeep, Ekta to lead city
Chandigarh, November 9
Amardeep and Ekta will lead Chandigarh boys and girls teams, respectively, in the four-day 13th Junior National Sepak Takraw Championship to be held at Kohima (Nagaland) from November 10.