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PU to produce certified entrepreneurs
Central placement cell to go DU way
Chandigarh, February 13
Panjab University is all set to produce “certified entrepreneurs” from the current session. On the pattern of the University of Delhi, the central placement cell of the PU is ready for a makeover and will now provide a one-month on-campus training programme for budding entrepreneurs.

Illegal sand mining thrives in UT border areas
Nada (Mohali), February 13

The construction activity in Chandigarh’s periphery is proving to be a boon for the sand-quarrying mafia in the Nayagaon-Nada area, no matter the threats posed to the ecology of the place.
Sand removed from private land in the forest area of Nada village is causing damage to the ecologically fragile forest area. Photo by the writer

Holiday Issue: Lawyers go on strike
Chandigarh, February 13
Leaving litigants in the lurch, lawyers here today went on strike, demanding holiday on every second Saturday of the month.

Pune Blast
High alert in city
Chandigarh, February 13
A high alert was sounded in the city this evening in view of the IED blast in Pune.

It’s OK if you are not in love today!
Don’t shrink your heart, says shrink
Chandigarh, February 13
A night before the Valentine’s Day, a 15-year-old girl sobs alone in her bathroom. No she does not have a fight with her boyfriend, but the problem is she does not have one.

COMMUNITY

CHB may allow non-polluting trades in colonies
Chandigarh, February 13
Nearly a year after its notification permitting non-polluting trades in residential areas of the rehabilitation colonies, the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) may soon allow other environment-friendly trades as well.

District Courts

Black coat key to avoid frisking Chandigarh, February 13 The issue of security at the district courts complex here has come into focus after the recent attack by a youth on former Haryana DGP SPS Rathore. Entering the premises of the courts without any checking is possible for anybody wearing a black coat, the dress code for advocates. A woman carrying a file and a handbag goes past female security personnel unchecked as she is wearing a black coat at the district courts complex in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal

Aradhna to launch website
Panchkula, February 13
Aradhna, friend of Ruchika Girhotra, who committed suicide after she was molested by former Haryana DGP SPS Rathore, will launch a website in memory of her friend.

Information commission issues show-cause notice to PU
Chandigarh, February 13
The Central Information Commission, New Delhi, has issued a show-cause notice to Panjab University for delaying the release of information about the appointment of deputy registrars beyond 500 days.

Village pond a health hazard Chandigarh, February 13 Residents of Behlana are sore over the ‘indifferent’ attitude of the gram panchayat as it has failed to clean a large pond of dirty water posing a health hazard. Stagnant water and filth at a pond in Behlana village. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Play on ‘Five Point Someone’ ensnares audience

Chandigarh, February 13 The dramatic version of author Chetan Bhagat’s latest best seller “Five Point Someone” ensnared audience at the Tagore Theatre, Sector 18. Audience seemed to be thrilled to watch the play, but failed to drive the pleasure, which the film provided due to its technical virtuosity and glamour of audio-visual effects. Artistes stage the play ‘Five Point Someone’ at the Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal

Club to honour four workers
Chandigarh, February 13
The Rotary Club, Chandigarh, is giving vocational awards of Rs 5,000 to workers of the under-privileged community for their contribution in various fields.

Cancer Survivors Day observed
Chandigarh, February 13
The Cancer Survivors’ Day was celebrated in the Sahayta Cancer Kendra, Sector 15, here today. UT Finance Secretary Sanjay Kumar was the chief guest on the occasion.

AVIAN CHAIN: Birds perch on high-tension wires in Chandigarh. Photo: Pradeep Tewari

Book released
Chandigarh, February 13
A book titled “Indian government organised carnage” authored by Gurcharan Singh Babbar, president, All-Indian Sikh conference (Babbar) at the Press Club here recently.

Elected
Chandigarh, February 13
Dr KK Gombar, director, critical care, INSCOL, and former head of the anaesthesia and critical care department, GMCH-32, has been elected president of the Chandigarh branch of Indian Chapter of International Trauma Anaesthesia and Critical Care Society.

EDUCATION

180 selected in placement drive
Chandigarh, February 13
In a placement drive launched by the Institute of Technology and Future Management Trends, Sector 17, 157 students have received offer letters from big corporate houses such as BMI, Radisson Delhi, Taj Hyderabad, Indigo Airlines, HDFC, Leela Palace, ISTA Amritsar, Career Weavers and Indian Holidays.

Conference on human rights from tomorrow
Chandigarh, February 13
A two-day international conference on “Human rights: Transforming dimensions” will be held in Panjab University, Chandigarh, from February 15.

‘Vortex-2010’ on Feb 17
Chandigarh, February 13
Determined to organise the first academic fest of its kind in the campus, students of the Panjab University’s physics department are hosting “Vortex-2010” on February 17.

‘Kilkari’ at Manav Mangal Mohali, February 13 Manav Mangal Smart School organised “Kilkari”on the school premises here today. Tiny tots of kindergarten took part in various activities. The programme began with a song “Ke Sera Sera”sung by students of Class II. Water cycle was presented in a unique manner with droplets dancing on stage and showing the entire water cycle. Goan dance mesmerised audience. Director of the school Sanjay Sardana said the programme aimed at encouraging tiny tots to take part in such activities and perform with confidence. Visitors enjoy a joy ride at the YPS fete in Mohali on Saturday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Five arrested for highway robberies
Fatehgarh Sahib, February 13
The police have arrested five persons, including a woman, for their involvement in looting of vehicles at gunpoint on highways.

Inter-state cultural programme at Khalsa College

Patiala, February 13 In order to strengthen the educational relations with other states, Khalsa College, Patiala, organised the inter-state cultural programme at the college campus here today with the cooperation of Uttamjot Singh Rathore, deputy director, Nehru Yuva Kendra, Patiala.
Students of Nagaland during the inter-state cultural programme with Khalsa College principal in Patiala on Saturday. Tribune photo: Rajesh Sachar

Prize distribution at SD Toddlers Ambala, February 13 The annual sports and prize distribution function of SD Public Toddlers, Ambala Cantonment, was celebrated here today. Brig AP Bam was the chief guest. Students participate in the marchpast at SD Public Toddlers in Ambala Cantonment on Saturday. Tribune photo: Dev Dutt Sharma

Rs 25-lakh grant to govt college
Patiala, February 13
Government Bikram College of Commerce celebrated their annual function on the college premises here today.

Morinda to be upgraded as tehsil soon: Minister
Morinda, February 13
Morinda sub-tehsil will soon be upgraded to the tehsil level. It will have its own administrative complex as well.

Trust holds medical camp
Bassi Pathana, February 13
The local Mehar Baba Charitable Trust (MBCT) organised a medical check up-cum-women empowerment camp here today. Trust patron Prof HS Mejie inaugurated the camp. A team of doctors led by Dr JS Gill examined patients.

One killed in accident
Bassi Pathana, February 13
A motorcyclist was killed on the spot when his vehicle collided head on with a speeding Maruti car on the Nandpur Kalour road this evening.

Pbi varsity second in cricket
Patiala, February 13
Punjabi University, Patiala, under Gajinder Singh captaincy stood second during the All-India Inter-University Cricket Championship, which concluded at Mumbai University. The team and coaches reached the university campus here today where Dr Rajkumar Sharma, director sports, and other coaches of the department welcomed them.

Baseball championship
Patiala, February 13
Giving a spectacular performance, Punjabi University lads and eves registered a win during the All-India Inter-University Baseball Championship, which is underway at Punjabi University’s Raja Bhalendra Stadium.

COURTS

PU gets HC rap for wasting fund
Chandigarh, February 13
“While there are teeming millions of unemployed graduates in India, it is a pity that public bodies must approach the issue relating to unemployment with such a laid back attitude,” Justice K. Kannan of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has asserted, while passing strictures on Panjab University.

Babla’s bail plea dismissed
Chandigarh, February 13
The district court today dismissed the bail application of Devinder Singh Babla in a case pertaining to the recruitment of auction recorder Rajesh Chauhan, allegedly on the basis of fake certificates.

Tehsildar’s bail plea dismissed
Chandigarh, February 13
A local court today dismissed the bail application of tehsildar Bhagwan Das, who was allegedly involved in a land deal.

CRIME

Couple booked for cheating
Chandigarh, February 13
The local police has registered a case against a couple of Dhanas village for threatening and duping an advocate of Rs 2.90 lakh.

One held with ganja
Chandigarh, February 13
The police has arrested Niranjan Pandit, a resident of Basantpur village of Bihar, from near the Congress Bhawan, Sector 35, Chandigarh, today and recovered 490 gms of ganja from his possession.

5 held for burglaries
Mohali, February 13
With the arrest of five members of a gang of burglars based at Mauli Jagran, the CIA wing today claimed to have solved at least 16 major cases of theft in Chandigarh and Mohali.

SPORTS

Pardeep’s knock helps Hanuman academy win
Panchkula, February 13
An excellent batting performance by Pardeep Singh helped Sri Hanuman Cricket Academy beat Hansraj Cricket Academy by a huge margin of 90 runs in the first Hansraj Cup Cricket Series Cricket Tournament at Hansraj Public School here today.

Feroz stands out in junior golf

Chandigarh, February 13 It was Feroz Singh Grewal’s day. This 13-year-old DAV High School (Sector 15) student created a flutter when he scored a convincing four-stroke triumph in his first appearance in the B Category of the inaugural CGA Junior 2010 Golf Circuit on the par-72 greens of the Chandigarh Golf Club here today.
Winners and runners-up of the inaugural CGA Junior Golf Circuit at the Chandigarh Golf Club on Saturday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Agam, Karishma shine in karate meet
Chandigarh, February 13
Agam and Karishma claimed the top positions in the 18th Chandigarh State Karate Championship (sub-junior boys and girls) being organised by the Amateur Karate Association of Chandigarh at Banyan Tree School, Sector 48, here today.

Judo
Amarveer excels in 66-kg category
Chandigarh, February 13
Amarveer, Panjab University, has won the first position in the 66-kg category in the All-India Inter-University Judo (Men) Championship being held at the PU Gymnasium Hall here today.