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'Missing' children keep cops on toes at Mansa Devi shrine
Panchkula, October 17
Children of devotees who lose track of their parents while coming to pay obeisance at the Mansa Devi temple have become a pain in the neck for security guards deployed in the complex, who have to spend hours reuniting "constantly crying children" with their parents.
According to the information centre, as many as 25 children went missing in two days, though later on they were reunited with their parents.
An official of the information centre reunites a lost child with her father at the Mansa Devi temple in Panchkula on Wednesday.
Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
ASI’s death: Four of family acquitted
Chandgarh, October 17
Five years after an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Chandigarh Police allegedly committed suicide by taking poison, the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Shalini Nagpal today acquitted four members of a family who were booked on a charge of abetment to suicide. ASI Karnail Singh had committed suicide in April 2007, leaving behind a suicide note, blaming his paramour, her husband and two sons for forcing him to take the extreme step.
Constable bangs head against grill in lock-up
Chandigarh, October 17
Arrested on a charge of bid to murder his wife, constable Rajesh Kumar banged his head against an iron grill in a lock-up while in police custody at the Sector 26 police station today. The constable, who was reportedly under stress after his arrest, suffered a head injury and was taken to the Government Multi-Specialty Hospital in Sector 16. He suffered an injury on his forehead.
21-yr-old commits suicide
Mohali, October 17
A 21-year-old Chandigarh youth allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with a country-made pistol here today.
DSP Rajinder Singh Sohal said that the deceased, Raunaq Singh, was a resident of Sector 40, Chandigarh. He was attending a hospitality course in Canada and had come home on holiday. Today he had to go to Delhi to catch a flight for Canada.
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Raunaq Singh
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Teacher’s suicide: Mystery deepens
Chandigarh, October 17
The mystery involving the suicide of a teacher, Monica Goyal, in Sector 21 on Monday morning has further deepened with the police adding sections of destruction of evidence in the abetment to suicide case today. Also, the police has arrested Vishal
Goyal, brother-in-law of the victim. Meanwhile, a local court has extended the police custody of all the accused including Monica’s father-in-law GP
Goyal, husband Vikas Goyal, and mother-in-law Prem Lata Goyal to two days.
With festive season, come parking problems
Chandigarh, October 17
With the commencement of festival season, the residents of the city should be ready to face parking problems as the municipal corporation has not made any plans to maximise the utilisation of space in the parking lots. Though the corporation is planning to increase the number of paid parking lots, there is no concrete proposal for their proper management.
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Admn creates awareness about golf carts for physically challenged at Mansa Devi shrine
 Panchkula, October 17
Finally, the administration has woken up to the needs of differently abled persons who are visiting Mansa Devi temple to pay obeisance during Navratras. On the second day of the auspicious nine-day festival, awareness was created about the availability of golf carts through banners, announcements and hoardings.
A banner regarding the availability of a free golf cart service for the physically challenged on display at the Mansa Devi temple in Panchkula on Wednesday.
Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
Need to coordinate studies on Central Asia: Ansari
Chandigarh, October 17
Different aspects of the modern Central Asia are being studied in different research institutions of the country. The need of the hour is to enhance coordination and cooperation between these institutions to avoid overlapping, ensure better utilisation of available resources and, eventually, to provide more meaningful inputs to our foreign policy objectives.
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Asia on mind: Vice-President Hamid Ansari and Punjab CM PS Badal during a seminar at the CRRID, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: S Chandan
Fire safety equipment
PU to spend Rs 90 lakh
Chandigarh, October 17
Waking up from deep slumber after various notices served by the Fire Department, the authorities at Panjab University have now decided to equip the university buildings with fire-safety equipments. The university has placed a proposal regarding this before the Board of Finance for the final approval today. The project is expected to cost around Rs 90 lakh.
Minor fire reported from Mohali gurdwara
Mohali, October 17
A fire broke out on the first floor of Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Phase XI today, damaging "Bir Sahib". The incident left the devotees agitated.
According to reports, the fire was caused by a short-circuit. A fan in a room in which "Bir Sahibs" of Guru Granth Sahib were kept is reported to have fallen, leading to electrical sparking and fire.
Maruti unveils Alto 800 in Chandigarh
 Chandigarh, October 17
Maruti Suzuki unveiled its best seller Alto in an all new form, Alto 800, here today. At the launch, representatives of Maruti Suzuki claimed that
Alto 800 sports a fresh look, is roomier, over 15 per cent more fuel-efficient, and better ‘geared’ for city conditions. Maruti Suzuki representatives also said that the new
Alto 800 looks stunning, has refined drive-ability and a fuel efficiency of 22.74
kmpl. TNS
The new Alto 800 being unveiled in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
From schools
World Food Day celebrated
Ryan International School staged a 'nukkar natak' on the occasion of the World Food Day on Wednesday. The students sang beautiful poems based on healthy food. They also highlighted the benefits of healthy food.
Varsity to have vigilance officer
Chandigarh, October 17
Panjab University for the first time will have a post of Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) to encourage the culture of honesty and integrity. The Board of Finance (BOF) has given its nod to the proposal today. The CVO will be appointed on deputation.
YPS students stage play
Chandigarh, October 17
Good things come in small packages and the class V students of Yadavindra Public School, Mohali, proved this saying after staging "The Emperor's New Clothes" at the Tagore Theatre today. The play was based on the story written by Hans Christian Anderson. Vijay Kumar directed the play and 125 students participated in the play . The play was about two weavers who promise an emperor a suit, which was invisible to those; who are unfit for their positions.
Students of the YPS, Mohali, stage a play, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, at the Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Youth fest begins at DAV College
Chandigarh, October 17
 The first day of the Youth fest at DAV College, Sector 10, received a great response from students and visitors. The fest was inaugurated by Arun Grover, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University.
Ayushmann Khurrana, a famous actor who made his debut in film Vicky Donor, was the guest of honour. A huge crowd gathered to meet Ayushmann.
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Colours of tradition:
Girls perform gidda during the Panjab University Zonal-A Youth Festival at DAV College in Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
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After finalising the collector rates of vacant converted plots in the Industrial Area on a par with prime commercial properties in other parts of the city, the UT Administration is all set to give another shock to the converted plot owners.
Chandigarh, October 17
