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Robbers strike at jewellery showroom
Panchkula, July 13
In a broad daylight dacoity, at least seven armed miscreants struck at Rajat Jewellers in the Mansa Devi Complex, Sector 5, and robbed cash, a car and jewellery worth over Rs 50 lakh after stabbing the showroom owner here this afternoon.

The jewellery showroom that was targeted by robbers at the Mansa Devi Complex in Panchkula on Sunday. Tribune photos: Nitin Mittal

Light showers bring relief Chandigarh, July 13 Residents had a pleasant evening on Sunday as rain in isolated areas and also the periphery of the city brought respite from the scorching heat. Though the rain was not witnessed in all parts of the city, the light showers brought relief from the dry spell and heat that had hit the city for the past one week. Ride full of joy: A cyclist braves light showers in Sector 27, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Architecture Dept blamed for delay in projects
Chandigarh, July 13
The UT’s Architecture Department has been blamed for delaying the execution of a number of engineering projects due to an inordinate delay in finalising the drawings. Some of the drawings are pending with the department for the past over a year, resulting in a delay and “underutilisation” of funds.

MC gets its act together to check waterlogging
Chandigarh, July 13 Facing the ire of residents over city roads getting flooded during the monsoon, the Chandigarh MC will come up with more road gullies and storm water drainage (SWD) pipelines at several identified areas where the problem is severe. The tall claims made by the civic body regarding cleaning of road gullies are exposed whenever there is a downpour that leads to waterlogging across the city.
To cope with the problem of waterlogging, the Chandigarh MC is laying additional storm water pipelines. Faced with a similar problem, the Mohali civic authorities are changing some storm water pipelines in Phase IV. The picture shows how pipes get clogged with mud and debris. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

COMMUNITY

Better Chandigarh Zirakpur-Chandigarh road nightmare for commuters This road stretch of the NH 21 is becoming increasingly unsafe for commuters as traffic from Panchkula and other settlements converges on it. Chandigarh Tribune reporters give a first-hand account of their experiences as they travel to the city from two different areas in Zirakpur and take stock of traffic bottlenecks and suggest viable solutions to solve the problem.

CHOC-A-BLOCK: Long queues of vehicles bring traffic to a halt at the Hallo Majra light point on the Chandigarh-Ambala Highway. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

nielit structure collapse Adjoining building to be repaired Chandigarh, July 13 The UT Estate officer has allowed the owners of the four-storey building in Sector 17, adjoining the building of the NIELIT that collapsed recently, to carry out the necessary repairs as advised by structural experts. Officials of the Estate Office seal a building adjoining the NIELIT structure in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

Bollywood producer promotes his movie ‘Monsoon’ in city
Chandigarh, July 13
Film producer Mahendra Dhariwal, who was in the city today to promote his forthcoming movie, ‘Monsoon’, claimed that his production would offer the audiences with a different slice of romance entertainment.

Honorarium for representatives of civic bodies to be hiked: Hooda
Panchkula, July 13
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today announced to increase the monthly honorarium of representatives of municipal corporations, municipal councils and municipal committees by Rs 500.

BJP youth wing gears up for poll
Panchkula, June 13
To strengthen the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) at grassroots level, the youth wing of the party, Bharatiya Janta Yuva Morcha (BJYM), held a convention of its activists from the Kalka assembly constituency at Amravati Enclave near Pinjore today.

FOSWAC dwells on civic issues
Chandigarh, July 13
The Federation of Sectors Welfare Association Chandigarh (FOSWAC) today held a meeting of its executive committee to discuss various civic issues that needed to be addressed.

After onions, now tomato prices spiral in city
Chandigarh, July 13
After the prices of onion soared in the city, it is now tamato prices that have reported an increase in Apni Mandi, bringing the cost to Rs 25 per kg from Rs 20 per kg, last week.

REPORTERS' DIARY Cops failed to keep WhatsApp message under wraps Soon after an SHO wrote a complaint of graft and harassment against a DSP on WhatsApp group of the police, senior police officials, in their bid to save themselves of embarrassment, ordered everyone in the group to delete the message immediately. Residents enjoy an evening at Sukhna Lake after rain in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

EDUCATION

primary classes
SIE reviews teaching material
Chandigarh, July 13
To improve the performance of students of primary classes in government schools, the State Institute of Education (SIE) and Regional Institute of English (RIE) have decided to take a relook at the existing academic teaching material available.

Gala event marks opening of acting academy

Chandigarh, July 13 An acting institute, My Dream Academy, was launched with pomp and show at the Leisure Valley in Sector 10 here today. Before the launch, artistes, including Gippy Grewal, Gurpreet Ghuggi and others, entertained the audience with their scintillating renditions. Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal performs at the launch of My Dream Academy at Leisure Valley, Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

Young painters showcase works
Chandigarh, July 13
Young female painters from the city showcased their works during a two-day exhibition ‘Art Beat’ at the Art Gallery in Sector 10 here. Under the guidance of SC Bhattacharya, eight painters displayed paintings ranging from desiccated trees to themes on women empowerment, black and white sketches and portraits of gods.

inter-school debate
St Stephen’s declared overall winner
Chandigarh, July 13
The English department of St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh, organised ‘Frank Anthony Memorial - All India Inter-School Debate Championship’ category II, stage I. Teams from various ICSE schools of Chandigarh and others places took part in the event.

Workshop organised
Chandigarh, July 13
Doon Public School, Sector 21, Panchkula, in association with the Society for Promotion of Science and Technology in India (SPSTI) organised a science and mathematics workshop for teachers today.

CRIME

Vandalism in Sec 68: Four BTech students held
Mohali, July 13 The Mohali police arrested four students of BTech for breaking windowpanes of four-wheelers and stealing music systems at Sector 68 here. The accused, all in their early 20s, have been identified as Harsh Luthra, a resident of Jind in Haryana, Shubam from Doragala village of Gurdaspur district (Punjab), Amandeep Singh from New Sant Nagar, Gurdaspur, and Sukhbir Singh of Isepur, Gurdaspur.
The accused in police custody in Mohali on Sunday. A Tribune photograph

‘Tipsy’ cop visits Panchkula family uninvited, dozes off
Panchkula, July 13
A Panchkula cop, who was allegedly in an inebriated state, entered a house in Sector 19 here at around 3 am and dozed off. As the servant of the family, who was sleeping in the front room, had mistakenly left the entry door open, Head Constable Satbir Singh entered the place and slept next to him.

Criminal wanted by Punjab Police held
Chandigarh, July 13
The operations cell of the Chandigarh Police has arrested a criminal wanted by the Punjab Police. He has been identified as Narinder Singh, a resident of Rajpura tehsil, Patiala, Punjab.

Gurjant’s murder
Two arrested from Mauli village
Mohali, July 13
In the murder case of Shiromani Akali Dal activist Gurjant Singh, the Mohali police arrested two accused today. The accused have been identified as Kuldeep Singh, alias Deepa (29), and Sukhpreet Singh, alias Roda, both residents of Dharamgarh village.Giving details, Mohali SSP Inder Mohan Singh Bhatti said that both were arrested from near Mauli village.

Teacher’s jewellery stolen
Chandigarh, July 13
A government schoolteacher reported to the police that some students allegedly stole jewellery from her purse. Reenu Vashishta, a resident Sector 22, reported that her mangal sutra was stolen from her purse at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 28.

SPORTS

Kalyani wins women’s crown Chandigarh, July 13 On the concluding day of first Open Table Tennis Championship Kalyani, Saurabh Lathwal, Neha, Pankaj, Pareen and Vikas won titles in their respective categories, held at Table Tennis Hall, Sector 23, here today. Kalyani of SD College in action during the first Open Table Tennis Tournament at Sector 23, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

PCA honours players, coach Chandigarh, July 13 The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) during their 66th annual general meeting has honoured former and upcoming players (senior and junior) cricketers of the region, at a function held at PCA Stadium, here today. MP Pandove, Honorary Secretary, PCA, presents a silver salver to Gurpal Singh during the annual awards function at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. A Tribune photograph

Preview class of Choi Kwang Do held at Sukhna Chandigarh, July 13 The Chandigarh Choi Kwang Do Association conducted a special preview class at Sukhna Lake here this morning. Thirteen male and seven female practitioners of the discipline, in the 6-40 age bracket, participated in the drills.
A boy displays his Choi Kwang Do skills during a special preview class at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Sunday. Choi Kwang Do is a yoga-based scientifically developed martial art. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Vikrant sweating hard to attain glory Chandigarh, July 13 CHART (Chandigarh Academy for Rural Tennis), a dream place for region’s tennis player, is having a handful of talent getting nurtured under one umbrella and 16-year-old Vikrant Dahiya is one among these upcoming budding talents. Vikrant Dahiya. A file photograph

Tricity tennis
Arshjot, Anuvansh to clash for title
Mohali, July 13
In semifinals of boys (U-10 years) category, Arshjot defeated Jivaj at 6-3 and Anuvansh Chungh beat Parth Goyal at 6-2 to march ahead in the final the ongoing Tricity Tennis Tournament being organised by Shemrock Ace Tennis Academy.

2nd AG Challenger Cup T-20
Sigma XI, Earth Green Infrastructure in final
Chandigarh, July 13
Cricket team of Sigma XI will face Earth Green Infrastructure side in the final of 2nd AG challenger Cup T-20 cricket tournament, being organised by AG Sports World, at cricket grounds of DAV Senior Secondary School Sector 8, Chandigarh.

Carrom meet from July 27
Chandigarh, July 13
The Chandigarh Carrom Association will host the 24th Chandigarh State Carrom Tournament at St. Stephen’s School, Sector 45, from July 27 to 29, here.