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Man kills 2 sons, commits suicide
Mohali, February 9
Apparently driven to poverty and suffering due to an ailment, a 38-year-old man strangled his two minor sons to death and then committed suicide by taking celphos tablets at his residence in Landran village here.
Jagtar Singh’s wife and kin mourn the deaths in Landran village in Mohali on Sunday

army man’s death
Two months on, viscera lying dumped in P’kula mortuary
Panchkula, February 9
The viscera of an Army official, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Chandimandir in November last year, has been lying in the mortuary of the General Hospital, Sector 6, thanks to the “indifferent attitude” of the Panchkula police.

The viscera dumped at the General Hospital, Sector 6, Panchkula. A Tribune photograph

Woman found murdered
Mohali, February 9
An unidentified woman was found murdered at Tripari village in Kharar here today.

ON THE MOVE: Aam Aadmi Party workers hold a rally at the Sector 17 Plaza in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

Patients suffer as PGI serai allots rooms to NGOs
Chandigarh, February 9
While several poor patients who come from far off places to get better treatment at the PGI fail to get rooms at Nehru Serai, the authorities have allotted four rooms in the serai to security guards, NGOs and contractors for setting up offices. The serai is in poor shape.

Motorcyclist killed in mishap
Chandigarh, February 9
A 30-year-old man was killed after his motorcycle rammed into a tree near the airport light point last night. The victim, Harbhajan Singh, was a resident of Rajpura near Patiala and was returning home when the accident took place. He was employed at a chemical factory at Phase II, Ram Darbar.

COMMUNITY

Better Chandigarh
City no longer a commuters’ paradise
Chandigarh, February 9
The City Beautiful is no more commuter-friendly. The growing number of vehicles, coupled with the traffic coming from outside, gives a tough time to commuters.


A large number of vehicles converge on Matka Chowk, leading to congestion in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: S Chandan

BJP’s discipline plan goes for a six
Though the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had decided that it will not accept application forms for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat after 5 pm on February 5, seven forms, of a total of 19, were received after 5 pm.

Navneet (third from right) who was adjudged MCM Basant Princess. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

chandigarh ls seat
Jamwal, Arti Mehra to shortlist BJP candidate
Chandigarh, February 9
Amid serious infighting in the local unit of the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) and three main contenders eyeing the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat, the election committee of the local BJP unit today authorised the general secretary (organisation), Ajay Jamwal, and in charge of the local party affairs Arti Mehra to shortlist the party candidate for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat.
Empty chairs of Harmohan Dhawan and Jai Ram Joshi during a meeting of the BJP executive in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Artistes of the Ludhiana-based Sangharsh group stage a street play against acid attacks in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

WATERLOGGING PROBLEM IN KANSAL
Residents’ plea falls on deaf ears
Kansal (Mohali), February 9
Residents of Tribune Colony in Kansal village are at the receiving end due to acute waterlogging problem in the area.

Cops challan 114 vehicles during special drive
Chandigarh, February 9
The Chandigarh police carried out a special drive last night to check the movement of anti-social elements. Nakas were set up and patrolling intensified during the drive that saw around 114 vehicles being challaned.

Expert dispels myths about hip replacement
Chandigarh, February 9
The need for hip replacement in the 30-60 age-group has tripled in India in the last three years. The records reveal of nearly 10 lakh people who need hip replacement, barely 30,000 have undergone surgery in 2013. This was stated by the Director of the Max Elite (institute of orthopaedics and joint replacement), Dr Manuj Wadhwa, during a health talk on “hip replacement myths” today.

Birdwatchers out with their binoculars
Chandigarh, February 9
The 4th Chandigarh Bird Race was held here today. Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBCL) Limited and Yuhina Eco-Media, along with Chandigarh’s birding enthusiasts, organised the programme. The local coordinator for Chandigarh was Rima Dhillon.
Birdwatchers look for new bird species during the 4th Chandigarh Bird Race on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Snehalaya children have a gala time
Chandigarh, February 9
The UT Department of Social Welfare and the Chandigarh Child and Women's Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Creative Arts and Promotion Society, an NGO, organised a carnival for the children of Snehalaya.

Firing incident accused held
Zirakpur, February 9
The accused involved in the firing incident at Zirakpur on January 29 has been arrested by the police.

Legal services body holds literacy camp
Panchkula, February 9
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Panchkula, organised a legal literacy camp at Rattewala village.

Mohali police raid PG houses
Mohali, February 9 In wake of sudden spurt in crime incidents in the town in the past few days, the Mohali police today revived its special drive of checking of paying guests.

‘5 Degrees’ was given sufficient time before sealing: HUDA officer
Panchkula, February 9
The ‘Five Degrees’ authorities in an appeal to the Chief Administrator of Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) said the lower officials sealed the premises without verifying the facts following which they were suffering huge financial losses.

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  Begging: Rehabilitation, strict enforcement of law needed

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Right to health facilities soon: MP
The government will be implementing the right to health facilities soon. This was stated by local MP Pawan Kumar Bansal, while addressing the residents of Colony No. 4 at the Industrial Area Phase I on Sunday. Bansal also tried to remove various misconceptions about subsidies on domestic gas cylinders and use of Aadhaar cards. He said earlier the LPG cylinders were being black marketed and people faced problems in getting these cylinders.

EDUCATION

first hostel for women research scholars
PU arranges Rs 10 cr to begin construction
Chandigarh, February 9
After much wait, the Panjab University authorities have finally been able to arrange Rs 10 crore for beginning the construction of the first hostel for women research scholars in the next financial year.

aspiring for the services: Candidates come out of an examination centre at Government Model School, Sector 22, after appearing for the Combined Defence Services Examination in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

School gets special status
Panchkula, February 9
The Central Board of Secondary Education has accorded the "CBSE New Generation Schools" status to Doon Public School, Sector 21.

Tourism seminar concludes
Chandigarh, February 9
The two-day national seminar on green hospitality and tourism industry concluded at the University Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism, Panjab University, here today. In all, 145 delegates from various parts of the country shared their research work during six technical sessions. They discussed ways to create a favourable environamnet for tourism.

from schools
Sports meet
Chandigarh: Aanchal International School organised its annual athletics meet on Sunday. Students took part in fun games including frog race, lemon-and-spoon race, one-legged race and three-legged race. Tiny tots also competed in a fancy dress competition.

Children take part in a fancy dress competition at Aanchal International School in Sector 41, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Annual conference begins at NIPER
Mohali, February 9
A two-day 11th annual conference of the International Society for Heart Research (Indian Section) was inaugurated by Panjab University’s Vice-Chancellor Prof Arun Kumar Grover at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) yesterday.

Experts dwell upon dentistry at PGI
Chandigarh, February 9
The 11th Postgraduate Convention of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry was inaugurated today. Dr Amrit Tewari, former Dean, PGIMER, was the chief guest. As many as 120 delegates attended various sessions at the convention.


The 11th Postgraduate Convention of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry being inaugurated at the PGI in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Student honoured for innovating application
Mohali, February 9
Rumaisa, a student of Aryans College of Engineering, was honoured by Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal for innovating a new app named, ‘Aryans Android App’.

CRIME

Man booked for harassing woman
Chandigarh, February 9
The Chandigarh police have booked a resident of Haridwar, Uttarakhand, for harassing a 22-year-old resident of Sector 41, Chandigarh.

Two travel agents booked
Chandigarh, February 9
Two travel agents have been booked by the Chandigarh police for duping a resident of Mansa district in Punjab by withdrawing Rs 8.43 lakh from his bank account through an online transaction.

One more arrested in Kurali gang rape case
Mohali, February 9
The police have managed to arrest one more accused involved in the Kurali gang rape case of two nursing students, here today.

SPORTS

FC Mittal Cricket Tournament
City lads begin campaign with win
Chandigarh, February 9
Local cricket team won their first match against Jalandhar by three wickets in the Punjab Inter-District One-Day Limited Overs Tournament for FC Mittal Trophy, being held today.
A match in progress during the Punjab Inter-District One-Day Limited Overs Tournament for the FC Mittal Trophy at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 26, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

tennis tourney
Sahishnu wins in straight sets, enters semifinals
Chandigarh, February 9
Top seeded Sahishnu Sharma marched into the semifinals of the boys (U-14) category, in the ongoing Tennis Excellence Academy‘s tennis talent hunt series tournament for boys and girls (U-14), being held at Kharar today. Sahishnu defeated Dhruv Sharma 4-1 and 4-1. In other quarterfinal match of the same group, second seeded Anmol Rattan Kamboj trounced Asav Kumar 4-1 and 4-1.



A player in action during a tennis match at Sunny Enclave, Mohali, on Sunday. A Tribune photograph

Gatka championship
GGS College for Women-26 clinch title
Chandigarh, February 9
Gatka squad of Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, claimed the top honours of the Panjab University Inter-College Gatka Tournament for women, concluded at the Gymnasium Hall of Panjab University, here today. The local team claimed first place scoring 15 points.


Girls in action during the PU Inter-College Gatka Tournament for Women, at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

GNPS-36 beat Chaman Lal DAV School by 98 runs
Panchkula, February 9
The cricket team of Guru Nanak Public School (GNPS), Sector 36, Chandigarh, won their first match against Sandeep Sagar Cricket Academy by 98 runs, during the 4th Shaheed Major Sandeep Sagar Memorial Cricket Tournament for boys (U-13), being held at Chaman Lal DAV School, here today.

Hockey tourney: Ticket rates slashed
Chandigarh, February 9
In order to pull more spectators, the management of Jaypee Warriors Punjab team decided to cut down ticket prices of the VIP category, for their rest of three games, to be held at the Hockey Stadium, Mohali. The management decided to offer VIP tickets for Rs 200 while Rs 50 for the general stands.

Handball selection trials
Chandigarh, February 9
The Chandigarh Handball Association will conduct selection trials to shortlist the senior women handball team, at Handball courts of DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, (4 pm) on February 11.