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High drama in Taj as exhibition gets cancelled
Chandigarh March 26
A two-day exhibition of fabrics organised at the Taj GVK Hotel in Sector 17 turned out to be an awry affair and resulted in the harassment of scores of designers who had come from far-flung cities to set up their stalls. With outsiders strictly barred from entering the hotel premises where the Indian and Pakistani teams were staying, the exhibition had to be cancelled.
Delhi-based businessman and exhibitor Amit and his wife argue with a police official on being denied entry to Hotel Taj. The couple was in the city to participate in an exhibition. It took over two hours for the couple to gain entry to the hotel. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Team India take a day off
Chandigarh, March 26
Team India arrived under tight security at Hotel Taj this afternoon for the semifinal match against Pakistan scheduled for March 30.
The Men in Blue, who reached the hotel under tight security of the UT Police and paramilitary commandos, were welcomed on a green carpet by the hotel authorities. The players took rest from the practice session after their arrival.
Cricket fans waited in vain for the ticket sale counter to open at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Saturday.
Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Students already in a frenzy
Chandigarh, March 26
From devising various strategies to bunk lectures to advancing tuition classes to the morning shift on March 30, exam time appears to be no hindrance for the city's youngsters in being part of the World Cup semifinal mania. Even though barely a week is left for the semester examinations at Panjab University and most colleges, the excitement over the impending India-Pakistan clash appears be all pervasive among college and varsity students.
No ticket even for Union Minister
Chandigarh, March 26
The Union Minister of Law, Dr M Veerappa Moily, has failed to find a place for himself in the team of Indian supporters - at least for the time being.
‘VIP brats’ selling match passes in black
Chandigarh, March 26
Exhausted by the endless efforts of hunting for tickets for the India-Pakistan World Cup cricket semifinal? Try the city’s schools which appear to the next big black marketing hubs. Spoilt children of “VIPs” studying in various schools are running a full-fledged black marketing business out of their classrooms, all thanks to the free match passes procured by their dear parents.
World Cup semis at PCA
Cricket fans delight, residents’ agony
 Mohali, March 26
Even as the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) gears itself to welcome high-profiled dignitaries and cricket fans from across the globe to watch the “clash of the titans” here coming Wednesday, the countdown to face considerable inconvenience and harassment has begun for hundreds of residents living in the vicinity of the PCA Stadium here.
Anurag Singh and Sahil Sharma, both residents of
Phase X, describe problems being faced by them during the cricket match.
No change in excise policy till April 30
Chandigarh, March 26
In an unprecedented move, the UT administration today decided to extend the excise policy 2010-11 for another one month (till April 30). This means that around 215 liquor contractors will be allowed to run their business for one more month, while the new excise policy 2011-12 will come into force from May 1, 2011.
Trains to resume services from today
Chandigarh, March 26
With the lifting of the blockade of the rail tracks by the Jat agitators, the people of tricity have heaved a sigh of relief. The railways have immediately responded by getting the Delhi-Kalka Shatabdi Express (12005) and Chandigarh-Jaipur Garib Rath (12984) trains running again and on schedule today.
Sarod wizard casts spell on audience
Chandigarh, March 26
Acclaimed sarod wizard Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan gave a scintillating spell of sarod recital on the second day of the Chandigarh Arts and Heritage Festival at the Tagore Theatre here today.
Sarod maestro Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan performs at the Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Saturday.
Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
Nehru Park gets musical fountain
Chandigarh, March 26
Municipal Corporation Mayor Ravinder Pal Singh today dedicated a musical water fountain to public by inaugurating it at Nehru Park, Sector 22.
An illuminated musical fountain that was inaugurated at Nehru Park, Sector 22, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
Navratra Festival
HUDA told to ensure speedy road repair
Panchkula, March 26
Deputy Commissioner Ashima Brar yesterday directed officials of the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) to ensure speedy repair of the roads leading to Mata Mansa Devi in view of the Navratra fair to be held from April 4.
HC Judge bereaved
Chandigarh, March 26
George Masih, father of Justice Augustine George Masih of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, passed away after a
brief illness at the PGI here today. He was 75.
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Students take exams in flooded classroom |
Students of the Government College of Art, Sector 10, were shocked on Saturday when they found the graphics room of the college flooded with water. The students, who were supposed to appear in an exam, were forced to deal with wet and slippery floor. However, when contacted, the college principal said a tap had been left open so the room got flooded. He further said he had asked staff to be more cautious in future. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
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Fraudulent change of exam centres
Inquiry report to be discussed on March 29
Chandigarh, March 26
An inquiry report into fraudulent change of examination centres by two Panjab University students would be discussed by the university Syndicate at its meeting on March 29.
PU Notes
Moot Court Contest
City lads bring laurels
Chandigarh, March 26
City-based law students excelled in the Sarin-Leiden International Air Law Moot Court Competition held in Dubai last week.
‘Jhankaar 2011’ all set to rock PU
Chandigarh, March 26
Jhankaar 2011, the annual youth festival of the Panjab University Campus Student’s Council
(PUCSC) begins on Sunday. The three-day fest will start with an inaugural function at 11 am in the Gymnasium Hall on the Panjab University campus. Events like poem writing and
recitation contest will be held on day one.
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Chandigarh, March 26
Panchkula, March 26
