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Suicide or murder? Mystery deepens
Mohali, September 8
"Fiza did not die a natural death," confirmed Dr Parminder Singh Bhatti, while giving the details of the viscera report of Anuradha Bali, aka Fiza, at the Civil Hospital, Phase 6, here today. The official confirmation about poison being found in her stomach has once again put a question mark about whether it was a "well-executed murder" or a suicide case.

Mobile shop employee, girl hurt in acid attack
Chandigarh, September 8 An employee of a mobile shop, Amit, received serious injuries while a girl standing close by was injured when unidentified assailants threw acid on the former at the busy Sector 22 mobile market this evening. A member of the forensic team of the Chandigarh police examines the crime spot in Sector 22, Chandigarh, on Saturday. A Tribune photograph

Lake Club Pool Party 12 days on, UT yet to act on ADC’s report Chandigarh, September 8 The seriousness of the UT Administration over the Lake Club controversy can be gauged from the fact that even 12 days after the ADC’s inquiry report was submitted to the UT’s Finance-cum-Sports Secretary, the Administration is yet to initiate any action against those responsible for organising a "high-voltage" pool party at the club.

abhaypur rape case
Retired CRPF man wanted to marry a student of Class VIII
Panchkula, September 8
The three-day-old case pertaining to the arrest of retired CRPF personnel Nand Kishore on a charge of raping a seven-year-old girl is turning out to be shocking sequence of a child abuser who was trailing minor girls in his locality. Three more complainants have approached the police against him.

CLTA man caught selling complimentary passes Chandigarh, September 8 A junior employee of the CLTA was allegedly caught while selling complimentary passes for the forthcoming Davis Cup at the CLTA complex here today. With a week left for the prestigious tournament, the incident has left many senior officials in a state of shock.

A complimentary pass for the Davis Cup that was allegedly sold as a ticket by an employee of the CLTA. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

COMMUNITY

Slum development MC panel fails to deliver Chandigarh, September 8 The Slum Colonies and Village Development Committee, a sub-committee of Municipal Corporation, has failed to live up to the expectation of the residents. The members of the committee seem not to be interested enough to address the issues concerning people residing in slum areas. A potholed road at Butterla village in Sector 41, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Over 100 employees of The Tribune donate blood Chandigarh, September 8 More than 100 employees of The Tribune donated blood at a camp on the eve of the 114th death anniversary of the founder of the Tribune Trust, Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, here today. Members of the Tribune Employees Union donate blood on the eve of the 114th death anniversary of the founder of The Tribune Trust, Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Panchkula-Barwala road a death trap Panchkula, September 8 Innocent people continue to become victims of the 27 accident-prone areas in Panchkula. The authorities concerned seem to be shelving their responsibilities. Are Panchkula police, HUDA, NHAI or MC responsible for the lives of innocent people who become victims of the killer points? The Panchkula-Barwala highway which has become prone to accidents.

They never returned home
Panchkula, September 8
They said they would come soon but did not return. For the families of those who became victims of the killer stretch or the 'irresponsible authorities', they say it is dark world for them as they have lost everything. Thanks to the Panchkula police and other authorities that the families are living a sad, desolate black life with tears in their eyes most of the time.

29 killed on this stretch this year Panchkula, September 8 Out of the all the accident-prone areas, the Panchkula-Barwala road is known the 'most infamous killer stretch', which has claimed maximum number of lives and many persons injured. About 23 fatal and 25 non-fatal accidents have taken place from January 1, 2012 till date. A bus that rammed into a tree on the Panchkula-Barwala highway. A file photo

HUDA, MC pass the buck
Panchkula, September 8
It has been observed that whenever it comes to solving the problems of the township, the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) and the Municipal Corporation (MC) keep passing the buck. Both HUDA and the MC too were told about their responsibility to remove the 'accident prone' tag from and still nothing substantial has done.

ROAD SAFETY: Artistes perform a short play, “Sadak hamare baap ki”, to spread the message of safe driving in Sector 25, Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

Subways proposed for city
Chandigarh, September 8
The master plan committee has proposed to make city’s markets and other busy points pedestrian friendly for city residents. In the master plan, they have proposed to make subways on many V-3 roads between the sectors in the city. Besides, the committee has also proposed to make busy markets of the city a no-vehicle zone.

Municipal corporation removes encroachments from Bapu Dham Colony
Chandigarh, September 8
The municipal corporation enforcement department removed encroachment from a green belt in the Bapu Dham colony, Sector 26, yesterday. Officials said the action was taken by the department after a complaint was received from the residents about encroachment in the green belt.

Cultural evening at old-age home in Sec 15
Chandigarh, September 8
Basant Girija Shree Society organised a cultural evening titled "Ek Shaam Buzurgon Ke Naam" in an old age home in Sector-15, Chandigarh. The main aim of the programme was to create awareness among the people to give the elders respect and to look after them properly.

Panjab University rejects Gul Panag's request
Chandigarh, September 8
The PU syndicate rejected the request made by Gul Panag, a bollywood actress from Chandigarh, seeking permission to complete her studies. Gul Panag, who was a political science student in the correspondence department of Panjab University, had written to the university to allow her to complete her MA which she left in 2002.

CITCO to organise Chandigarh Street Art Festival from Sept 29
Chandigarh, September 8
On the pattern of annual art festivals in European countries, the Chandigarh Industrial Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) is organising the first ever Chandigarh Street Art Festival. CITCO officials believe that this two-day long art extravaganza promises to provide a wholesome blend of cuisine and art forms.

‘Flash mob’ celebrates literacy day at Sec 17

Chandigarh, September 8 Students of University Business School (UBS), Panjab University, celebrated world literacy day today evening by staging a flash mob at the Sector-17 Plaza, Chandigarh, with the support of city-based NGO Jeevan Mukt Nishulak Vidyalaya. Students of the UBS, Panjab University, celebrate World Literacy Day at the Sector 17 plaza in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

MC to install garbage bins in Sector 48 Chandigarh, September 8 Municipal Corporation has been recommending for installation of garbage bins in the residential society of Sector 48 for proper collection of garbage. This will also ensure that the garbage is taken to the processing plant, Dadu Majra.
Commissioner VP Singh shows a dustbin to be distributed under garbage collection scheme at the Kendriya Vihar Society, Sector 48, in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

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EDUCATION

2-tier system to replace AIEEE, IIT-JEE
Chandigarh, September 8
The suspense about the next year’s admission process for AIEEE and IIT-JEE is over now. In pursuance of the directions of the Ministry of Human Resource and Development and subsequent decision by the JEE Apex Board, the authorities have decided to introduce two- tier system to replace AIEEE and IIT-JEE.

Day after poll, PU campus wears a deserted look Chandigarh, September 8 A day after student elections, Panjab University campus wore a deserted look. The campus, which saw the hectic election campaigning by the student parties, was back to normal today. The Students’ Centre at the PU wears a deserted look on Saturday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Recount votes: PUSU candidate
Chandigarh, September 8
The Panjab University Students Union's (PUSU) vice-presidential candidate who lost with a low margin of 45 votes has demanded recounting of votes. Interestingly, 677 votes were found invalid for the post, following which candidate Smriti Brar has demanded recounting.

PU Syndicate gives nod to appoint VC’s wife
Chandigarh, September 8
Going ahead with the proposal of appointing the Vice-Chancellor’s wife in the music department at Panjab University, the Syndicate gave its nod to the proposal here today. Interestingly, the post was already advertised and applications were invited when the house decided to appoint Professor Neera Grover.

International Literacy Day celebrated
Chandigarh, September 8
The Adult Education Department, Chandigarh, celebrated International Literacy Day at GMSSS, Sector10, here today. UT Home Secretary Anil Kumar was the chief guest on the occasion.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Dera Bassi MC without President
Dera Bassi, September 8
Municipal Council Dera Bassi is running without a president for last one year. All decision regarding development works are passed under guidance of the vice-president. The seat of the president is reserve for a woman candidate, but women are generally ignored here.

Health Dept organises eye check-up camp
Fatehgarh Sahib, September 8
The district health department under the National Blindness Control Programme organised a free eye check-up and operation camp at Civil Hospital, Khamano. The camp was inaugurated by Justice (Retd) Nirmal Singh, MLA Bassi Pathana.

Gang of mobile phone thieves busted Dera Bassi, September 8 The police has busted a gang of mobile phone thieves here today. It has seized seven mobile phones from their custody. The accused were identified as Rajiv Kumar and Vikram Singh, both residents of Dera Jagadhari village, and Kuldeep Singh, a resident of Mehandpur village. The accused in police custody at Dera Bassi on Saturday. A Tribune photograph

Woman dies of snakebite
Dera Bassi, September 8
A woman died of snakebite in Jasthana Kalan village near Lalru last night. The deceased was identified as Seeta Rani, wife of Raju. She was living in a rental accommodation here.

CRIME

Arrested Inspector’s sons have criminal background
Panchkula, September 8
Chandigarh police Inspector Tarsem Rana, who was arrested yesterday by the Panchkula police for helping a fake IPS officer, has two sons with criminal background. The elder son is a member of robbers’ gang while the younger one was held by police in a kidnapping and attempt to murder case.

23-yr-old killed in mishap
Chandigarh, September 8
A youth lost his life while another was serious injured when their motorcycle hit a truck at Transport Chowk, Sector 26, here today. The police said Amarinder Singh (23) died while Jaskaran Singh was seriously injured in the accident. He is admmitted to a hospital.

Two injured in accidents
Chandigarh, September 8
Two persons were injured in accidents in different parts of the city. A pedestrian was hit by a car near Kaimbala. Amrao Devi, a resident of Kaimbala village, alleged that the driver, identified as Somnath, hit her near Lala Wala Peer, Kaimbala village. The victim suffered from minor injuries.

SPORTS

Malwa defeat BSSG
Chandigarh, September 8
Malwa College, Bondli, Samrala, has defeated BSSG Government College, Sidhsar, by 4-2 in a tie-breaker during the ongoing Inter-college Football for Men (B-Division) here today.

SGGS thrash DAV Chandigarh, September 8 For the fifth time in a row the baseball team of SGGS College, Sector 26, claimed the title of Inter-College Baseball Tournament, which was held at PU campus, here today. The teams of DAV College, Sector 10, and GGD SD College, Sector 32, secured the second and the third positions respectively. Arsdeep Kaur hits the ball during the Panjab University Inter- College Baseball Tournament on Saturday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Players in action during the 20th Junior National Korfball Championship held at Govt High School, Sector 34, in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

katoch shield
Sunny, Harpreet give good start
Chandigarh, September 8
Sunny Sohal and Harpreet Mandher of Mohali have notched up 336 run opening partnership against Chandigarh in the ongoing Katoch Shield Cricket Championship here today. Mohali has scored 352 for 5 in 87 overs in today's play. Openers Harpreet Mandher clobbered 188 while Sunny Sohal scored 144.

City team finishes runners-up
Chandigarh, September 8
In the ongoing National School Games for Boys (U-17), the soccer team of the City Beautiful has finished as runners-up in the tournament. The tournament is being played at Srinagar. The local team went down against Tripura in a tie-breaker after forcing the opponent to a draw. The score during the regulation period was 2-2.