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Patil prefers Hindi to English
Chandigarh, August 4
It seems that senior officials of the UT Administration are not aware of Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj V Patil’s love for Hindi. In yesterday’s review meeting regarding the Independence Day celebrations, the UT officials were pulled up by Patil for showing him Independence Day speech draft in English.

Facing flak, Administrator to hold public darbar on Aug 6
Chandigarh, August 4
After facing criticism for cancelling the public hearing session last time, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj V Patil will hold the 'public darbar' on Monday despite a busy schedule.

Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj V Patil at a public hearing at the Secretariat in Chandigarh. A file photo

Now, divine intervention sought to save Sukhna Chandigarh, August 4 After all departments of the UT administration failed to revive the dying Sukhna, the Administration is now relying on the rain god. A special “path” was organised by the Administration at the Sukhna Lake today. UT employees perform rituals at the Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

A pleasant ride	Helping hand
A man rides a cycle under partially cloudy sky in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: S Chandan	People push a car back on its wheels after it met with an acident near the Hallo Majra Chowk in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

COMMUNITY

Admn's largesse to 2,034 employees
Chandigarh, August 4
The UT Administration is all set to draft a proposal to regularise 2,034 employees and daily wagers in various departments of the city. As per records, out of total 2,034 employees, 1,772 are daily wagers, 134 appointed on compassionate ground and 262 on a work-charged basis in various departments of the Administration.

Poor response to cycle tourism in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, August 4
Cycles lying wrapped at the Sukhna Lake tell the whole story. Cycle tourism in Chandigarh, one of the first cities in the country to take initiative in this direction, has very few takers now. As per information, despite having high-end 40 cycles, hardly 3-4 cycles are rented out per week by the Tourism Department.

Police to keep strict vigil on friendship day
Panchkula, August 4
Friendship day would be celebrated under the shadow of police tomorrow. Special teams of police personnel have been constituted who would man sensitive points in the town. Patrolling would be done throughout the day to check miscreants.

Police braces up for I-Day
Chandigarh, August 4
The Chandigarh Police launched a search operation in Bapu Dham Colony, Sector 26, ahead of the Independence Day. During the drive carried out last night, the police arrested three persons having a criminal background. A proclaimed offender under the NDPS Act was also arrested.

PGI to hold health awareness camp on August 17
Chandigarh, August 4
PGI’s Department of Anatomy is going to organise a two-day workshop to raise awareness among schoolchildren on the harmful effects of smoking, alcohol and drug addiction. The workshop will be held on August 17 and 18 at Zakir Hall at the PGI.

Ensure India remains polio free for another 18 months: Rotarians
Chandigarh, August 4
Although no case of polio has been reported in India in the last 18 months, the country will have to wait for a period of another 18 months with no new case being reported to achieve a polio-free status.

Classical vocalists weave a web around music lovers
Chandigarh, August 4 Megh Malhar, a classical music evening, was organised at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Sector 27, here today. The event organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Haryana government saw accomplished Hindustani classical vocalists Shruti Sadolikar and Pandit Vidyadhar Vyas enthrall the music lovers with various expression and moods of "Ritu Ragas".
Classical vocalist Shruti Sadolikar performs at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Sector 27, in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: S. Chandan

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EDUCATION

Kohli is new DUI
Chandigarh, August 4
Professor RK Kohli of the department of botany would be the next Dean University Instructions (DUI) of Panjab University. Kohli's name was unanimously approved by the House today.

MCM dav college Harbhajan Mann adorns freshers’ day celebrations Chandigarh, August 4 Punjabi actor and singer Harbhajan Mann joined the newly admitted students of MCMDAV College for Women, Sector 36, to celebrate the freshers' day on the college campus here today. Punjabi actor and singer Harbhajan Mann performs with students at MCMDAV College, Sector 36, in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

appointment of Controller Examination
PU Syndics defer review of decision
Chandigarh, August 4
The Panjab University Syndicate has deferred to review its decision of rejecting the selection committee's recommendations on filling the post of Controller Examination till the next Syndicate meeting.

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Students demand reading rooms in girls' hostels
Chandigarh, August 4
In a memorandum submitted to the Syndicate today, Panjab University Students' Union has demanded creation of reading rooms in all the girls' hostels. PUSU leader Sumit Goklaney said in the absence of reading rooms in the hostels, the girl students faced problems.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

One killed, three seriously injured in separate accidents
Fatehgarh Sahib, August 4
One of the pillion riders was killed and the other was seriously injured, when a speeding car (bearing no PB-26-5950) collided head on with a motorc cle on the Khamano-Chamkaur Sahib road today noon. The driver of the car fled after the accident.

Tough time for visitors to District Administrative Complex
Fatehgarh Sahib, August 4
The recent government orders to change office timings and the ban on using air-conditioners and electronic gadgets may save electricity, but the visitors to the District Administrative Complex are suffering as the water coolers installed there have been switched off. People are forced to drink hot water without RO.

Drive for vaccinating dogs tomorrow
Patiala, August 4
People for Animals Society, Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Patiala Municipal Corporation, will hold a vaccination camp for dogs at the Anardana Chowk park on Monday. This will certainly bring a sigh of relief to the city residents as there have been numerous dog bite incidents in the recent past.

Office-bearers elected
Fatehgarh Sahib, August 4
The Shri Brahmin Sabha, Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib, in its election meeting held here yesterday unanimously elected its new office-bearers. The meeting was presided over by RN Sharma, patron. It was attended by hundreds of members.

Divyansh, Ronak bring laurels to PKR Jain Vatika
Ambala, August 4
Students from various schools took part in inter-school debating and recitation competitions held at PKR Jain Vatika here today. Speaking on the topic "economic development and involvement", Divyansh, a student of the host school, secured the first position in the debating competition.

COURTS

FCi bribery case
CBI court convicts one, acquits one
Panchkula, August 4
In a major development in the corruption case involvig Food Corporation of India employees, a Central Bureau of Investigation Court today convicted SP Singh while acquitting the other accused, YK Sharma.

graft case
Complainant's plea dismissed
Chandigarh, August 4
The special CBI court here today dismissed an application filed by a complainant in a corruption case involving a UT police Sub-Inspector. The complainant had demanded that the former SHO, Inspector Dilsher, should be included as an accused in the case.

CRIME

P’kula carjacking case solved
Panchkula, August 4
In a major breakthrough in the Verna carjacking case which took place near the road separating Sector 26 and 27, Panchkula, on July 25, two car robbers (members of a carjacking gang) were arrested near Jalandhar by the Jalandhar CIA with the car.

SPORTS

UT Tournament Football Match U-17
Saupin’s-32 enter final
Chandigarh, August 4
Once again Saupin’s - 32 gave a tough time to their opponents Delhi Public School by scoring 4:0 in the UT Tournament Football Match U-17. The tournament was held at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 23, Chandigarh.

Cricket trials for women academy
Chandigarh, August 4
The PCA has decided to set up a women cricket academy for the players of Chandigarh and Mohali at GMMS, Sector 26, Chandigarh, (near Police Lines). The selection trials for the same will begin at 3 pm on August 7.