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Water facility at Deep Complex
BSP leader plays party pooper
Chandigarh, January 5
A political drama was witnessed at Deep Complex, Hallo Majra, when BSP councilor of the area, Jannat Jahan-Ul-Haq, along with a battery of party workers, descended on the scene to take credit for yesterday’s decision of the Chandigarh Administration to lay water and sewer lines in the complex.

BSP councillor Jannat Jahan-Ul-Haq addresses residents of Deep Complex at Hallo Majra in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan

Poor visibility:15 trains delayed, 2 flights cancelled
Chandigarh, January 5
A thick blanket of fog that covered most of the states in the Northern region, led to the delay of 15 trains arriving in the city today. The weather also affected the air operation as two Jet Airways flights were cancelled due to fog, leading to harassment of passengers, here at the Chandigarh Domestic Airport.

AAP effect: Reluctant cops swing into action
Panchkula, January 5
The police that were allegedly reluctant to file an FIR in a case of snatching immediately registered a case after seeing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers at the police post. The victim, Neera, was dragged by the mobike-borne miscreants while snatching her purse yesterday at Sector 11 market. She said that her purse contained a cheque of Rs 10,000, Rs 2,500 cash and a mobile phone.

AAP workers meet victim Neera at her residence in Sector 26, Panchkula, on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal

Action-packed day for police, excise officials
Panchkula, January 5
A lot of action was witnessed at “Five Degrees”, when local Congress MLA DK Bansal along with residents, descended on the scene to verify a complaint of liquor being served at the restaurant. To verify the complaint, the MLA first sent a teenaged boy who posed as a customer and asked for liquor to be served to him at the restaurant.


(Top) The hoarding publicises bar facility at ‘Five Degrees’, a restaurant in Sector 5, Panchkula, before the visit of Excise officials on Sunday. After the visit, the officials got the logo ‘bar’ (encircled) removed from the hoarding. Tribune photos: Nitin Mittal

Missing 12-year-old girl traced
Chandigarh, January 5
A day after a 12-year-old girl, a resident of Ambedkar Awas Colony in Sector 56, went missing has been traced to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh.

Plumber’s murder
Two arrested, sent to 2-day police remand
Chandigarh, January 5
A day after the body of the 27-year-old plumber was found near the dumping ground in Dhanas, the Chandigarh Police claimed to have arrested two residents of EWS Colony in Dhanas village. They allegedly had their eyes on the plumber’s wife to which he always objected.

The accused in police custody at Sector 11, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Bumpy, endless, tiring drive to Chappar Chhiri
Mohali, January 5
One really has to go through a roller coaster ride to reach Chappar Chhiri, known for its Baba Banda Singh War Memorial. Being a historic place, the village needs a facelift. The potholed roads and poor civic amenities speak ample of the district administration’s apathy.



A damaged road at Chappar Chhiri village in Mohali district. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

COMMUNITY

Food joint owners in a tight spot
Chandigarh, January 5
Hotels, restaurants and eateries that have failed to construct oil and grease traps will soon have to face the music, as the Municipal Corporation has decided to disconnect the water connections of all such establishments.

Open House response
Publicise VVIP’s itinerary in advance to check traffic chaos
It did not come as a surprise when commuters were put to inconvenience during the security drill conducted ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the city on December 30. The Chandigarh Administration is yet to show concern towards commuters who bear the brunt of a VVIP's visit.

The dance of democracy
Anticipating its victory in the MC elections, the Congress activists hired 'dholis'. Eyeing all three seats (Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor), the party broke into celebrations. But the tables turned and the BJP won two seats (Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor).
Punjabi singer Gurdas Mann performs at Chandigarh Club on the New Year’s Eve. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Institute told to compensate complainant
Chandigarh, January 5
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed the Shivalik Institute of Para-Medical Technology to refund fee and pay Rs 1 lakh as compensation to the complainant.

On a mission: Supporters of the Aam Aadmi Party take out a rally in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Tricity scan
Nominated
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has nominated Dr Zora Singh, Chancellor, Desh Bhagat University, Chairman, Desh Bhagat Group of Institutes, and Desh Bhagat Radio 107.8 FM (Aap Ki Awaaz) as the member for its standing committee. The goal of the standing committee of the IMA is to bring holistic improvement in the village health scenario with the active involvement of the IMA, public sector health delivery system and the community.

Having a ball: Children have a field day at Rose Garden on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Show highlights gender issues
Chandigarh, January 5
A cultural show, “ik loh parhayi dey divey layi", was held at the Tagore Theatre here. The aim of the show was to collect money for social cause.

Geet-ghazal programme mesmerises elderly
Chandigarh, January 5
A geet-ghazal programme held at the Kala Gram here today mesmerised the audience with poetry and ghazals. The North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, organised this event in collaboration with the Senior Citizens Welfare Association, Mani Majra.

EDUCATION

AIPMT
CBSE not to upload answer keys
Chandigarh, January 5
The CBSE will not upload the answer keys for the next All-India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT) as well. Last year’s undergraduate medical entrance exam had as many as seven ambiguous questions, following which students and teachers demanded uploading of the answer keys before the declaration of results to confirm their answers.

They are special, yet they face obstacles
Chandigarh, January 5
Even as the policy makers and authorities are keen on integrating children with disabilities in the mainstream education system, the present set-up of government schools, at least in the city, is far from adequate in meeting basic requirements of the special children.

Kharar institute gets AICTE recognition
Mohali, January 5
The Rayat Bahra Institute Skill Development Centre at Kharar has been recognised by the All-India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) for imparting academic and vocational training to help semi-skilled labour acquire formal degree in auto electrical and electronics.

Seven-day NSS camp concludes at Panjab varsity
Chandigarh, January 5
The seven-day NSS camp organised on the theme “youth for healthy and clean India” concluded on the Panjab University campus today.

from Schools and colleges
Annual day celebrations
The annual day celebrations of Sherwood Convent School, Mohali, were organised at the Baba Makhan Shalobhana Bhawan, Sector 30, Chandigarh. The highlight of the day was the cultural programme presented by the students.

Computer teachers meet Pawan Bansal
Chandigarh, January 5
Computer teachers today called on Chandigarh MP Pawan Kumar Bansal to discuss their demands.

Engineering students make use of waste plastic bottles
Mohali, January 5
The Quest Group of Institutions, Mohali, has found a unique solution to get rid of unwanted empty plastic bottles. Engineering students under the guidance of teachers have used empty bottles instead of bricks in construction.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Flyover sought on NH near Dera Bassi
Dera Bassi, January 5
With accidents occurring at regular intervals and traffic jams becoming the order of the day, residents of Dera Bassi and the adjoining areas are seeking early construction of a flyover on the Ambala-Chandigarh National Highway.

Traffic disruption
Kalka Vikas Sangthan submits memorandum to SDM
Kalka, January 5
Kalka Vikas Sangthan has submitted a memorandum to the Kalka SDM in connection with the traffic disruption problem.

CRIME

Thieves decamp with Rs 1.7 lakh
Chandigarh, January 5
Shailja Sharma, a resident of Raipur Khurd village, Chandigarh, reported to the police that someone had stolen Rs 1.70 lakh from her residence by breaking open the locks of her house on January 4. A case has been registered at the Industrial Area police station.

Two youths arrested for ATM fraud
Chandigarh, January 5
The police today arrested two youths for allegedly withdrawing money from an ATM. They arrested Azharudin (19), alias Azhar, a resident of Gobindpuri in Delhi, and Vipin Kumar (23), a resident of Nav Jeevan Camp, Delhi, from the parking lot of Kiran Cinema in Sector 22.

Man robbed of cycle
Chandigarh, January 5
Vijay Shankar, a resident of Deep Complex, Hallo Majra, reported to the police that three persons took away his cycle near plot number 347, Phase II, Ramdarbar, on January 4.

Theft bid foiled in P’kula
Panchkula, January 5 An attempt to theft was foiled at a house in Sector 2 here yesterday night. The thieves entered the house thinking that there was no one inside. Soon, they realised that the family members woke up, following which they fled.

SPORTS

carrom tournament
Talib, Sehar clinch titles
Chandigarh, January 5
Local carrom players Mohd Talib and Tuba Sehar of St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, won the junior boys’ and girls’ singles title, respectively, during the ongoing 15th Raj Kumar Babuta Memorial Prize Money Carrom Ranking Tournament, being held here today.

masters’ athletics meet
No medical aid for veterans
Chandigarh, January 5
Amidst no medical facilities, the Chandigarh Athletic Association organised a Masters’ Athletics Meet for veteran athletes of the region, at the athletics track of sports complex in Sector 46, here today. Following a handful of participation, the competition was organised in an unprofessional manner without any medical supervision. The presence of medical staff was important due to the participation of veteran athletes in the competition. No ambulance or team of doctors was seen at the venue.


Veteran athletes take part in the 1,500 m race during the Masters’ Athletics Meet at the Sports Complex in Sector 46, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Damanpreet Singh wins power lifting championship
Chandigarh, January 5
Damanpreet Singh of Government College, Ludhiana, won the top honour in the 66 kg category of the ongoing Panjab University Inter-College Power Lifting Championship for Men, being held at Gymnasium Hall of Panjab University, here today.

cricket Tournament
JW Marriot beat Canara Bank
Chandigarh, January 5
Chandigarh Police defeated ABMS (PGI) while JW Marriot trounced Canara Bank in their respective matches of the ongoing Corporate Cricket Tournament being held at the cricket grounds of Yadvindra Public School, Mohali, here today.

Hansraj Cricket Academy victorious by 25 runs
Panchkula, January 5
Hansraj Cricket Academy, Panchkula, defeated Bhavan Vidyalaya Cricket Academy, Chandigarh, by 25 runs, in a league match of the ongoing Inter-Academy League Cricket Tournament for (U-11) boys, being organised by the Hansraj Cricket Academy, Sector 6.

CLTA trainee Eklavya Singh qualifies for main draw
Chandigarh, January 5
In form CLTA trainee Eklavya Singh managed to qualify for the main draw event of the ongoing India ITF Junior-I Grade Tennis Tournament, being held at the tennis courts of the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association, Sector 10 complex, here today.


Eklavya Singh plays a shot during the ITF Junior-I Grade Tennis Tournament at the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association in Sector 10 on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Jeev to get shoulder injury treated in Germany
Chandigarh, January 5
India’s ace golfer Jeev Milkha Singh will fly to Germany, after the Dubai Open Golf Championship, to get treatment for his prolonged right-shoulder injury. The ace-golfer was earlier suffering from a minor cyst. Later, in October last year, he was diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear.


Ace golfer Jeev Milkha Singh gives tips to young golfers at the inaugural ceremony of the synthetic green turf at the Chandigarh Golf Range on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Parvesh Chauhan

AG Haryana Soccer Club lift trophy
Chandigarh, January 5
AG Haryana Soccer Club won the 3rd Rajinder Nath Dhawan Memorial Soccer Cup that concluded at the football stadium of Sector 17, here today.

cricket championship
Shivalik Public School log win
Chandigarh, January 5
Shivalik Public School, Mohali, registered a thumping 9-wicket win over Government School, Sector 40, in the ongoing SS Bawa Memorial Cricket Championship for (U-16) boys, here today.

Experiencing triumph: Players of Maharashtra team in a jubilant mood after winning the 28th Men and 24th Women National Atya Patya Championship held at BMD Public School in Sector 63, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan