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PU: Gauba goes out, students’ agitation ends
* Syndicate accepts his resignation * Gauba seeks repatriation to PGI * Inquiry report absolves Gauba of molestation charges
* High-powered committee formed to look into professional issues of dental college
Chandigarh, February 7
Panjab University (PU) Syndicate members today accepted the request of director-principal of the HSJ Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital GK Gauba to “relinquish him of his charge” and to “repatriate him to the PGI”, which resulted in a halt to the week-long protests by PU students that witnessed a few even embarking on an indefinite hunger strike.

Prof Naval Kishore, DSW, reads the letter of Prof Gauba, urging them to end their strike outside the VC’s office on Monday.

I am relieved now: Gauba
The Sector 24 residence of Dr Krishan Gauba was eventful, with teachers and students flocking to express solidarity with him
Chandigarh, February 7
“I am a relived man now and I have not done anything wrong. If not the biological father, I am the professional father of students and I feel I must correct them when required,” says a rather relieved, Dr Krishan Gauba today.

VC clueless about dental college affiliation
Chandigarh, February 7
Panjab University Vice-Chancellor RC Sobti while answering queries of mediapersons at the VC office today said he had no information on the affiliation status of the HSJ Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, which had been disaffiliated earlier.

Contacts stand driver in ‘good stead’
Constructs illegal house on greenbelt
Panchkula, February 7
Taking advantage of his posting with the Chief Administrator of the Haryana Housing Board, a driver, Raghunath, has constructed an illegal three-storey house on a five-marla greenbelt in the Housing Board Colony in Sector 19 here.



The Illegal house being built in Sector 19 Panchkula. A Tribune photograph

Nursery Admission
Age criterion dogs minority schools
Chandigarh, February 7
Controversy over the age criterion for nursery classes is back to haunt the city minority schools as a large number of parents have been denied submission of forms for their wards.

COMMUNITY

Oppn councillors want MC secy removed
Submit representation to UT Adviser
Chandigarh, February 7
All the opposition councillors of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation today submitted a representation to UT Adviser Pradip Mehra for removal of MC Secretary Lalit Siwach from his post for his “rude and offensive behaviour” during the recently held Mayoral and Finance and Contracts Committee (F&CC) election.

Load shedding

With the onset of spring, the cycle track along the boundary wall of the Government College of Art, Sector 10, Chandigarh, looks like a river of leaves on Monday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Mayoral Elections Petition
Mayor fails to file reply
Says Section 18 of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1976, does not cover elections
Chandigarh, February 7
The counsel of Mayor Ravinder Pal Singh filed an application today in the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) court that Section 18 of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1976, does not cover the mayoral elections clause, under which notice had been issued to the Mayor, due to which Pali did not file any reply to the notice today.

Sector 53 to have Garden of Spring
Chandigarh, February 7
The Chandigarh Administration, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, is all set to promote garden tourism as new tourism product for the overall development of tourism in Chandigarh.

Light rain lashes city
More showers likely today
Chandigarh, February 7
Light showers lashed Chandigarh and surrounding areas on Monday evening, even as the Met office predicted more showers tomorrow. Reflection of lights on a road after rain lashed Chandigarh on Monday evening. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

CHB employees launch silent protest
Chandigarh, February 7
After protesting for a week for implementation of pension scheme for employees, the Chandigarh Housing Board Coordination Committee members have decided to launch a silent protest. Finger on lips: Employees of the Chandigarh Housing Board stage a silent protest outside their office on Monday.
Finger on lips: Employees of the Chandigarh Housing Board stage a silent protest outside their office on Monday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

City’s Master Plan
Coordination committee to meet today
Chandigarh, February 7
The status of Chandigarh’s master plan, particularly with respect to haphazard growth in the city’s periphery, will be discussed at the inter-state coordination committee meeting in New Delhi tomorrow.

Karnataka MC team visits city
Chandigarh, February 7
A 13-member team of the Hubli Dharwad Municipal Corporation, Karnataka, today visited the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation to study the projects and working of the civic body.

16 tubewells to boost water supply
Mohali , February 7
To rein in the recurring water woes in the summer months, 16 deep tubewells, sunk at a cost of about Rs 4 crore, will soon increase the supply network by 2 million gallons a day (mgd) to bring the much-needed relief to residents here.

Dismissed cop protests near DGP office
Panchkula, February 7
Former policeman Narinder Singh, who was dismissed from service about two years ago, sat on fast-unto-death in front of DGP office, in Sector 6 here this afternoon while challenging his removal.

DC warns marriage palaces of strict action
Parking of vehicles along national highway
Mohali/Zirakpur, February 7
It appears that the prohibitory orders invoked by the Mohali Deputy Commissioner to ban parking of vehicles outside the marriage palaces and banquet halls, along the Chandigarh-Ambala national highway, have gone unheard as far implementing the orders was concerned.

Accelerating pace of development 
GMADA official gets additional charge
Mohali, February 7
To ensure acceleration in pace of development works in Mohali, the Punjab government has given the additional charge of Joint Commissioner, Mohali Municipal Corporation, to Parveen Thind, who has recently been appointed as Additional Chief Administrator (headquarters and policy) of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA).

Drama enacted by dancing queen Gopika
Chandigarh, February 7
Vivacious, versatile and beautiful Mohinattam classical dance virtuoso Gopika Varma gave a majestic start to the sixth “Aai Basant Bahar festival” organised by the Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi at the Bal Bhawan here today.

Gipika Varma performs Mohiniattam at Bal Bhawan, Sector 23, in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Vocalist Pt Yashpaul felicitated
Chandigarh, February 7
The Chandigarh Senior Citizens Association felicitated the renowned classical vocalist Pandit Yashpaul on his selection for the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award during a function at the Guru Nanak Public School here.

Govt proactive in combating corruption: Moily
Chandigarh, February 7
Claiming that the Centre is all out to wipe corruption, union minister for law and justice Dr M Veerappa Moily says the government is acting even in case of perception of sleaze.

Dogs’ day out
Patiala, February 7
A total of 321 dogs from 33 breeds participated in a dog show at Raja Bhalendra Singh Stadium, Polo Ground, here yesterday.

1,464 examined at medical camp
Chandigarh, February 7
The Rotary District 3080 organised a multi-speciality medical camp in Colony No. 5 in Sector 50 here yesterday.

The UT administration had launched its Micro Escorts bus service for government school students recently to ensure that these students get easy transport at cheap prices. The project meant to be extended to all schools is yet to be expanded with no addition being made to the current fleet. As a result, children continue to run after CTU buses and travel in an unsafe manner. Tribune photos: Manoj mahajan

EDUCATION

KBDAV celebrates annual day
Chandigarh, February 7
KBDAV-7 held its annual function “Shooney Se Shikhar” at the Tagore Theatre here today. More than 900 students enthralled the audience with their performances. Students of KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School perform a dance during the annual day celebrations at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Monday.

Students of KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School perform a dance during the annual day celebrations at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

UIHMT
Reduction in pass marks demanded
Chandigarh, February 7
Certain students of University Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism (UIHMT) today protested for reduction in their passing marks outside the Vice-Chancellor’s office.

Students pledge to serve humanity
Mohali, February 7
The lamp lighting ceremony of the 10th batch of general nursing students of the Fortis School of Nursing was held here today.

Vasantotsav at MCM DAV
Chandigarh, February 7
The environment committee of MCM DAV College for Women, Sector 36, celebrated Vasantotsav-2011. The event was organised to celebrate the onset of spring season and simultaneously spread awareness towards health, nature and environment.

Students of MCM DAV College in a jubilant mood during the Basant Panchami celebrations in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

From Schools
Curriculum Version 5.0
CHANDIGARH: EuroKids has launched Curriculum Version 5.0 to provide a new approach to pre-primary education. The new curriculum emphasises integration and correlation of content matter, along with usage of technology for instruction that will contribute to the comprehensive overall development of a child. — TNS

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Ambala MC blind to choked drains
Ambala, February 7
Heaps of garbage accumulated in the drains of Ambala Cantt have been restricting the free flow of water for the past few months, which exposes the lapses on the part of the district administration. Stench emanating from the stagnant water makes it difficult for passersby to walk along the drain.

Students submit memo to DC
Patiala, February 7
President of the Indian Students Organisation Ajay Thapar today submitted a memo- randum to Patiala Deputy Commissioner Dipinder Singh regarding the problems being faced by students.

Two killed in accidents
Kharar, February 7
Two persons were killed in different road accidents here today. Two motorbikes collided head on, killing one of the motorcyclists on spot on the Kharar-Badala road. Manjinder Singh, a resident of Cholta Khurd village, was coming towards Kharar when his bike rammed into the motorcycle of Satnam Singh from Kailon village. Manjinder was going towards his office in Balongi. Satnam had a pillion rider, Paramjit Kaur, accompanying him who, too, got hurt in the accident.

MoU signed to recycle paper
Fatehgarh Sahib, February 7 A member of UK-based India Recycling Group today visited Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College wherein they signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for recycling of waste paper.

COURTS

Financier Murder
Evidence recorded, case deferred
Chandigarh, February 7
A local court today deferred the hearing of the financier murder case to Tuesday after a prosecution witness complained of uneasiness.

samjhauta blasts
Hearing deferred till Feb 21
Panchkula, February 7
Swami Aseemand, arrested in connection with Samjhauta Express blasts, was not produced in district court here by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) today.

Murder Case
Sarpanch sent to judicial custody
3 held with arms on court complex
Kharar, February 7
Anticipating attack on sarpanch Kulwant Singh Baliali, arrested in the case of murder of Baliali resident Rattan Singh on December 18, three persons were rounded up. Baliali was brought to the Kharar court complex to be produced before the court.

CRIME

Immigration firm owner booked for cheating
Chandigarh, February 7
Acting on the directions of a local court, the police today registered a case of cheating against the owner of Oceanic Consultants, an immigration company based in Sector 9.

Jewellery Robbery Case
Police arrests kingpin
Panchkula, February 7
In a major success the police today nabbed the main accused in the Rs 30 lakh robbery case in January 2009. The police team headed by the Sector 20 Police Station had sought the production warrant of the accused identified as Jagdeepak, alias Twinkal, a resident of New Colony, Amritsar, from Jalandhar Jail on January 31.

Sec-35 house burgled
Chandigarh, February 7
Sunita Mahant, a resident of Sector 41, Chandigarh, reported that someone stole Rs 30,000, two gold rings, one pair of gold earring, silver bowels, two FDs of Central Bank of India and important documents from House No 3472, Sector 35, Chandigarh, between December 16 and 6 by breaking the locks.

One booked for molestation
Mohali, February 7
Vijay Pal Rana, a resident of Jagatpura village, complained to the police that Prabhjot Singh, a resident of Phase XI, Mohali, tried to outrage the modesty of his daughter while she was returning from school. The suspect allegedly slapped her and threatened her of dire consequences.

SPORTS

Tennis meet in Dubai
City girls bring laurels
Chandigarh, February 7
City girls Karishma Mehta, Sukriti Singh, Sonali Bansal and Vibhuti Khullar have done the city proud by winning silver medals at the recently concluded CBSE National Tennis Championship in Dubai. Winners of the CBSE National Tennis organised by Indian High School in Dubai on February 2.


Winners of the CBSE National Tennis organised by Indian High School in Dubai on February 2. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

Inter-academy matches from today
Chandigarh, February 7
Guru Nanak Public School (Chandigarh Cricket Association) Cricket Academy will organise an inter-academy matches with the Punjab-based academies to give exposure to their players.

Narinder first in slow cycling
Fatehgarh Sahib, February 7
Annual sports day was organised at Ashoka Senior Secondary School here on Saturday. Students participated in slow cycling race, potato race, tug-of-war, three-leg race, basketball and other events.

Youth Asian Games
Footballers set for another challenge
Chandigarh, February 7
After proving their mettle at national-level, four city footballers are set to bring laurels to the country in the Youth Asian Games (YAG), tentatively scheduled to be held in July. The selected football players for the U-19 national team during a practice session in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

Gagandeep to lead carrom team
Chandigarh, February 7
Gagandeep of Vodafone and Farheen of St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, will be leading Chandigarh’s men and women carrom teams, respectively, in the forthcoming 40th Senior National and Inter-State Carrom Championship scheduled to be held at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from February 22 to 27.

City TT team selected
Chandigarh, February 7
The Chandigarh sports department has selected a seven-member team, which will represent Chandigarh in the All-India Civil Services Table Tennis Tournament to be held at Nagpur, Maharashtra, from February 10 to 14. Announcing the team, district sports officer KS Bharti said the UT squad was selected during the selection trials conducted by the sports department.