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Cops found drunk
Panchkula, September 21
It was nothing less than a reel drama at Bir Ghaggar village where policemen were allegedly found drunk on duty last night. Embarrassed, the top brass had no option but to suspend seven policemen.

ASI Jaswinder Singh, SI Narender Rana, who were allegedly found drunk on duty. A Tribune photograph

Harassed by in-laws, she fights her way out Panchkula, September 21 Taking up the cudgels against the social evil of female foeticide, a woman from Bir Ghaggar village has moved a local court against her husband and in-laws seeking protection as she resisted sex determination test before giving birth to a girl child. Hardeep Kaur (right) with her mother. A Tribune photograph

A privileged few to use black films
Chandigarh, September 21
Even as the Supreme Court has banned black films of any percentage of tint on windscreens, a few vehicles in the city have the privileged to do so. Information sought under the Right to Information (RTI) Act reveals that 18 vehicles, most of them attached to Raj Bhawan, are allowed to use black films.

Golden lining: Sun sets amid a riot of colours on a beautiful Saturday evening in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

COMMUNITY

Strange are the ways of civic body Chandigarh, September 21 The Municipal Corporation never hesitates to burden city residents. It's recent decision to revise house tax rates has left them high and dry. If the civic body is so keen on generating revenue, why doesn't it collect rent amounting to Rs 3 crore from 104 Verka and Vita booths that have been operating in the city since 1996. Verka/Vita booths have been operating since 1996 in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Look who’s in town: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with her daughter Aaradhya in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

One out of 3 females has osteoporosis: Experts
Chandigarh, September 21
The department of radiodiagnosis and imaging organised a four-day workshop on mammography and DEXA positioning with Prof N Khandelwal as chairperson and Dr SC Bansal as organising secretary. The workshop concluded today which had commenced on September 17.

Vegetable prices to remain high
Chandigarh, September 21
If retailers are to be believed, vegetable prices will remain high this month. “With the change in weather, cultivation of vegetables is affected, resulting in irregular supply,” said the sellers. Peas are being sold at Rs 110 per kg as the stocks are limited in the city. “The prices are going through the roof. One has to think twice before buying vegetables and fruits,” said Meenaxi, a resident of Sector 23.

EDUCATION

Up in the air: Students of Chitkara University in a jubilant mood after receiving their degrees during the annual convocation at Chitkara International School, Sector 25, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

sexual harassment case
PU Syndics stage a walkout
Chandigarh, September 21
Irked by the failure of Panjab University to table an action taken report on the decision of the Syndicate with regard to a case of sexual harassment at GTB Khalsa College, Dasuya, Syndics today staged a walkout before a meeting could even start.

Students get tips on self motivation
Chandigarh, September 21
Dr SS Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology (SSBUICET) organised a workshop on self motivation to prepare the students for the corporate world.

PU prof to speak at global symposium
Chandigarh, September 21
Dr Kewal Krishan, senior assistant professor at the department of anthropology, Panjab University, will deliver a lecture at the 11th International Symposium on Forensic Sciences to be held at Bratislava, Slovak Republic, from September 24 to 27.

Cultural fiesta Chandigarh, September 21 The annual cultural fiesta of Smart Wonders School, Sector 71, Mohali was held at Tagore Theatre today. Ganesha Vandana followed by a variety of dance and other performances by the students of the primary wing captivated the audience. Students of Smart Wonders School, Sector 71, Mohali, perform during the annual cultural fiesta at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

FROM SCHOOLS Visit to gurdwara Chandigarh: The students of kindergarten block at St Joseph’s School, Sector 44, visited a gurdwara. Wearing scarves on their heads, tiny tots entered the holy place and bowed before the revered Guru Granth Sahib. Students of KBDAV School, Sector 7, pledge to promote human rights for girls by fighting the "real-life Ravanas" on International Peace Day in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Chandigarh girls lift national hockey cup Fatehgarh Sahib, September 21 Chandigarh won the Dr Thakur Singh Ikolaha Memorial Championship Trophy by winning the Sub-Junior U-15 Girl's National Hockey Championship after defeating Himachal Pradesh by 4 goals to nil in a one-sided final match. The match was played at ITI Grounds, Bassi Pathana, today.
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal with members of the Chandigarh hockey team that won the Dr Thakur Singh Ikolaha Memorial Championship Trophy in Bassi Pathana on Saturday. Tribune photo: Surinder Bhardwaj

Workshop on self-employment
Ropar, September 21
A one-day workshop on self-employment was organised at the Amar Shaheed Baba Ajit Singh Jujhar Singh Memorial College of Pharmacy, Bela, near here. The workshop was organised in collaboration with Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development Institute, Ludhiana.

COURTS

Two get 2-year term for fraud
Chandigarh, September 21
A local court awarded a two-year imprisonment to a mother-son duo for duping a Sector 21 resident of Rs 2 lakh yesterday. The convicts, Pushpa and Amarjit Singh, alias Vipin, had taken the amount as advance against the sale of a house by forging documents.

Auction property to compensate farmers, court directs GMADA
Mohali, September 21
In a case involving price enhancement of the acquired land at Chilla village, a local court today asked the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) to sell off or auction its property to pay the petitioners (farmers) their dues within 14 days.

Traffic challans to be disposed of on Sundays
Chandigarh, September 21
In order to dispose of cases pertaining to traffic challans, the judges in the district and sessions court will hold courts on Sundays in October and November. A circular issued by member secretary, State Legal Services Authority (SLSA), stated that the decision was taken during a meeting held on August 23.

CRIME

Ex-Air Force officer killed
Zirakpur, September 21
A retired Squadron Leader lost his life after he was hit by a private transport bus on the Ambala-Zirakpur highway near Metro retail shop, here last night. The 70-year-old retired air force officer, Gurbax Singh, a resident of Sarv Mangal Society, was returning from a local market at the time of incident.

Cow slaughter Act: Four arrested
Mohali, September 21
The local police today arrested four people who were illegally trafficking cattle to slaughterhouse. President of the Hindu Suraksha Samiti, Ramesh Dutt, said he intercepted the truck that was carrying cows in Mohali.

SPORTS

Administrator's Challenge Cup Football Tournament Adviser’s speech to give shortcomings a miss

Chandigarh, September 21 On Sunday, KK Sharma, Adviser to the UT Administrator, will announce the 11th Administrator's Challenge Cup Football Tournament (U-17) opened. In his inaugural speech, he will speak about the heights achieved by the UT Sports Department, a department under the UT Administration. Officials of the UT Sports Department inspect the venue at Football Stadium, Sector 17, in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

SN Vohra Hockey Cup from tomorrow
Chandigarh, September 21
The 43rd edition of the SN Vohra All-India Gurmit Memorial Hockey ‘A’ grade Championship will be held from September 23 to 30 at the Hockey Stadium, Sector 42 here.

Punjab outplay Haryana in cricket tourney
Chandigarh, September 21
In the North Zone Dhruv Pandove Cricket Trophy for Boys (U-14), the cricket team of Punjab trounced Haryana, at Una. The losing side after opted to bat first posted 131 runs in 45 overs.