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Home Secy rapped for bullying St John’s
New Delhi, June 9
The dispute between St John’s High School, Chandigarh and the UT administration over the school’s minority status today shifted to the courtroom of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions.

SI in CBI net for graft
Chandigarh, June 9
The CBI today booked a Sub-Inspector of the Chandigarh Police on charges of demanding bribe from a Sangrur resident to release his car. The complainant, Kuldeep Singh, alleged that SI Charanjit Singh had illegally “detained” his Skoda Octavia following a complaint against him a week ago and demanded Rs 10,000 for its release.

Charanjit Singh

Woman sets herself, 2 kids aflame
Patiala, June 9
A 32-year-old woman set herself and her children, Noor Preet Singh (8) and Simar Preet Kaur (4), ablaze this afternoon. They died on the spot.

Advisory Council Meeting
Patil & co put their heads together
Chandigarh, June 9
The twin issues of the city’s ‘mega projects’ and enhanced compensation for acquisition of farmers’ land figured prominently at the first meeting of the reconstituted administrator’s advisory council, which met at the UT state guest house here today.

A woman on a swing is silhouetted against a blue sky at Rock Garden, Chandigarh. Photo: S Chandan

Soccer mania kicks off in city
Chandigarh, June 9
Large LCD and plasma screens, special dishes and discount coupons, loud music when a goal is scored, flags and official T-shirts of the top teams. This is what soccer fans can expect at several happening places like hotels, pubs, discos and clubs during the month-long 19th FIFA World Cup 2010, scheduled to kick off on June 11. While many groups of youngsters have already planned to enjoy the topmost action at these places, owners of several hotels, discos, pubs and clubs are also looking forward to cash in on the opportunity.

One injured in accident
Zirakpur, June 9
One person was injured following a collision between two vehicles at Zirakpur flyover here this morning. The injured has been identified as Manpreet Singh, a resident of Sector 15, Chandigarh.

COMMUNITY

The Changing Sign Language of City

Signboards have “evolved” with time, at least in Chandigarh. While once they carried directions in four languages, Urdu got dropped from some, before Punjabi and Hindi gave way to an all-English signage. Tribune photos: Manoj Mahajan

Dumping Ground
MC to get 20 acres as landfill site
Chandigarh, June 9
To ease the load on the existing dumping ground at Dadu Majra, the Chandigarh administration has decided to hand over a chunk of 20 acre to the Chandigarh municipal corporation as landfill site to dump city’s garbage.

Structured syllabus for dance, music
Chandigarh, June 9
Having been treated as “vestigial” subjects for years, music and dance will finally get their due status now.

Rs 5 lakh grant for Mohali Press Club
Mohali, June 9
Even though Punjab figured among the important states of the country, it was lagging behind in the field of education, said Punjab finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal at an installation ceremony organised by the Press Club, SAS Nagar, at the PCA Stadium.

UGC NET roll numbers dispatched
Chandigarh, June 9
UGC NET centre at Panjab University yesterday informed that roll numbers of all the eligible candidates for UGC (NET) examination scheduled for June 27 have been dispatched from the office of the co-ordinator, UGC-NET, PU.

Acid Attack
Now, victim claims she never saw assailants
Chandigarh, June 9
Giving a twist to the last night’s incident of acid attack, the victim today told the police that she had not seen her assailants and was not sure whether they were on foot or came by car.

Jeweller accused of selling impure gold
Chandigarh, June 9
Harbans Singh Gill, a resident of Sector 51, today accused Sector a 22-based jeweller, Nikka Mal Babu Ram, of selling him a necklace of impure gold. Gill also accused the Chandigarh police dragging its feet on his complaint for over a month. Addressing mediapersons at Sector 35, Gill said he had lodged a complaint with the UT SSP through public window on May 4 and an inquiry was marked to the crime branch. The crime branch was still conducting the inquiry.

Harbans Singh Gill shows pieces of a necklace, allegedly bought from Nikka Mal Babu Ram Jewellers in Sector 22, during a press conference at Sector 35 in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Complaint Centre
MC panel for toll-free no.
Chandigarh, June 9
A committee constituted under nominated councillor MPS Chawla to review the state of the compliant centre at the Chandigarh municipal corporation office has recommended the setting up of a toll-free number to promptly resolve the civic grievances of residents. The recommendations were made in a report submitted to Mayor Anu Chatrath here today.

Ailing boy awaits new lease of life
Chandigarh, June 9
Fifteen-year-old Naveen is in dire need of help. A resident of Dehradun, Naveen has been suffering from aplastic anaemia — a condition in which bone marrow does not produce blood cells, thereby leading to weakness and loss of immunity. His only hope for survival depends on good Samaritans.
Naveen

The damaged road after the rain near railway line at Phase-1 of Industrial Area in Panchkula on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal

Power, water woes continue in P’kula
Panchkula, June 9
Nearly 12-hour power cut threw life out of gear in various sectors of the city. Residents alleged that the power situation turned from bad to worse during the past few days.

Damaged road puts residents to inconvenience
Zirakpur, June 9
The apathetic attitude of the MC authorities towards the maintenance of roads has put thousands of commuters to inconvenience.

Saving Energy
Efficiency certificates for cos soon
Chandigarh, June 9
While several steps are being taken to improve the efficiency of energy use in the country, energy efficiency certificates, which will be traded between businesses, are to be introduced very soon by the government. This was stated by Dr Prodipto Ghosh, member of Prime Minister’s council on climate change, here today.
Dr Prodipto Ghosh

Collaboration
MOHALI: Sahibzada Ajit Singh Group of Institutes, Mohali, and its sister concern BIS Group of Institutes, Moga, have collaborated with Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, New Zealand, for higher education. The agreement was signed on the SAS campus on Wednesday between Russell Langton, International Consultant, Business Development, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic College, New Zealand, and Dr Navjot Dhaliwal, director, overseas education, SAS Group. — OC

A class(ical) apart
Chandigarh, June 9
Well-known bharatnatyam exponent Suchitra Mitra gave an impressive recital at the Kalagram open air theatre here today evening.

Residents seek pollution control norms for factories
Dera Bassi, June 9
Due to industrial pollution, residents here are bound to face water and air pollution in different shapes.

EDUCATION

BEd entrance exam to be scrapped in Punjab
Chandigarh, June 9
The Panjab University’s academic council has endorsed the recommendation of the Punjab government to scrap entrance exam for Bachelors of Education (BEd) course in all affiliated colleges in Punjab from the academic session 2011-2012.

Bank returns cheque issued by PU
Chandigarh, June 9
Panjab University issued a cheque from a bank account that does not exist. Issued by the Assistant Registrar (Accounts) on May 25, 2010, the cheque was returned to the applicant with the remarks- “No such account/ account closed”.

4 object to resolution passed at Senate’s meeting
Chandigarh, June 9
Four members of the Panjab University’s Senate have objected to a resolution passed at the Senate meeting of December 2009. The objection has been raised through a letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor on June 6, 2010 signed by four Senators.

PUTA Poll
Tentative names of candidates announced
Chandigarh, June 9
With the election of Panjab University Teachers’ Association (PUTA) scheduled in August 2010, two main teachers’ lobbies in the university have announced tentative names of the candidates contesting for various posts.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

NH-22 link roads turn worse after rain
No repair, re-carpeting done in five years
Kalka, June 9
After the rain that lashed the town on Tuesday, the condition of National Highway-22, which passes through Kalka, Pinjore and link roads of Kalka, has become deplorable. A visit by The Tribune team revealed that the stretch from Kalka Gandhi Chowk to Kalka-Parwanoo barrier and in the main bazaar of Pinjore has turned into bad shape after the rain, posing a serious threat of accidents.

CPI demands probe in factory worker’s death
Dera Bassi, June 9
Leaders of Communist Party of India (CPI) have demanded an inquiry in the death of the factory worker who died under mysterious conditions.

COURTS

CA Murder Case
Defence witnesses record statement
Chandigarh, June 9
Contrary to the police story that Ishwinder Singh, involved in the chartered accountant murder case, was arrested from the railway station, the defence witnesses today stated in the court that he was arrested from his uncle’s residence.

Declare dyslexic student’s result, HC directs CBSE
Chandigarh, June 9
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today directed the Central Board of School Education to declare by Monday the result of Pranjay Jain, a dyslexic student. He had appeared for the All-India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) conducted by the board in April.

CRIME

Couple robs woman of cash, gold
Mohali, June 9
A woman of Phase VI was deprived of gold ornaments and cash by a couple who came to her house as prospective tenants here yesterday. According to reports, Darshan Kaur, who works in the PGI, Chandigarh, was robbed of a gold ring, necklace, bangles and Rs 30,000. A laptop was also taken away by the couple.

Family booked for kidnapping girl
Chandigarh, June 9
The police registered a case of kidnapping against the family members of a Bhiwani-based girl on a complaint lodged by her husband. The complainant Sandeep Kumar, resident of Guskani village, Bhiwani district, reported to the police yesterday that occupants of a Mahindra Scorpio kidnapped his wife from near Himachal Bhawan in Sector 28. They also threatened him of dire consequences.

SPORTS

City, Amritsar share one point each
Chandigarh, June 9
Chandigarh and its rival Amritsar shared one point each in the inaugural match of Punjab State Inter-District U-19 Tournament for Dhruv Pandove Trophy at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, here today. The team has created history after playing goalless draw against Mizoram in the final league match, following which the team moved ahead for the next stage on the basis of goal average.


Players in action during the inaugural match of the Punjab State Inter-District U-19 Tournament at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Football Meet
City team reach quarterfinals
Chandigarh, June 9
With just two days left for the FIFA World Cup 2010, the Chandigarh junior football team brought cheers to the local fans by reaching the quarterfinals during the 47th Junior Football Championship (U-19) for Dr BC Roy being played at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

Cricket meet from today
Patiala, June 9
The Punjab Today Foundation Cup (under-19) will begin from tomorrow at the BECC cricket ground here. Two teams, namely BECC, Patiala, and Banaras, would take part in the tournament.

FIFA World Cup craze spreads among kids at Sector 17 in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal

U-19 Cricket
Match ends in draw
Patiala, June 9
The match between Patiala and Bathinda was drawn today during the U-19 Inter-District Tournament, which began at the Dhruva Pandove Stadium. The two-day match, which was to begin yesterday, was delayed due to rain and therefore was made one-day match. Winning the toss, Bathinda put Patiala to bat first.

Summer camps conclude
Chandigarh, June 9
The 15-day summer sports coaching camps concluded today at various places in Punjab. The camps were held in various disciplines, including athletics, kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, boxing, weightlifting, badminton, table tennis, judo, swimming, basketball and shooting. These camps were held for trainees of the sports wings. A total of 500 trainees of the Olympian Surjit Hockey Academy, Jalandhar and Football Academy of Hoshiarpur attended the camps.