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High drama after leader quits HJC
Panchkula, September 28
High drama was witnessed this evening when Haryana Janhit Congress (HJC) leader Shashi Sharma alleged that he was manhandled and threatened by Ambala MLA Venod Sharma and his aides at his residence in Sector 2, a few hours after he officially resigned from the post of the district president of the party.

Former HJC leader Shashi Sharma (left) registers a complaint against former HJC leader Venod Sharma (inset) at his residence in Sector 2, Panchkula, on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal

Motorcyclist hit by unidentified vehicle, dies
Chandigarh, September 28
A man died after a recklessly driven unidentified vehicle hit the motorcycle he was riding on, near the dumping ground.

New Panjab University Registrar appointed amid hullabaloo
Chandigarh, September 28
Panjab University (PU) today appointed Colonel Guljit Singh Chaddha on the post of Registrar which was lying vacant for the last eight months. The appointment was approved in the Senate chaired by PU Vice-Chancellor Arun Kumar Grover after there were heated arguments and objections were raised by Senators against the selection of the candidate by the selection committee.

preventing Accidents
Grille proposed for seven artery roads 
Chandigarh, September 28
In a bid to check accidents involving pedestrians, the Chandigarh Traffic Police have proposed to install steel grille on road dividers at the artery roads of the city, including Madhya Marg and Dakshin Marg.


The grille installed on the accident-prone stretch between Transport Chowk light point and Housing Board light point is missing at places. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari

Traders strike work at vegetable market
Chandigarh, September 28
Traders at the fruit and  vegetable market, Sector 26, today struck work for three hours and staged a rally ‘Maha panchayat’ to protest the move of the Secretary, Market Committee, to  undertake inspection to check evasion of the market committee fee.

Former Union Minister and BJP leader Harmohan Dhawan addresses traders at the vegetable market in Sector 26, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari

world heart day
More youth fall prey to heart attacks
Chandigarh, September 28
In a major concern, incidence of heart attack has increased among the youth in the past five years, if clinical observations of the city’s experts are any indicator.

A mini marathon was organised by Fortis Hospital and Chandigarh University on the occasion of World Heart Day in Mohali on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Vicky Gharu

Tourism meet turns into food discussion
A conference organised by the Tourism Department turned into a heated debate over junk food vs traditional food. Instead of discussing promoting Chandigarh as a tourist spot, the organisers and scribes discussed food.



A family celebrates the birthday of melody queen Lata Mangeshkar at their residence in Sector 22. They have been celebrating the singer's birthday for the last 28 years. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari

267 examined at camp
Chandigarh, September 28
A camp under the ‘Safe mother-safe child programme’ was held at Bedi Hospital, Sector 33, today. The camp was held to spread awareness on preventable diseases in women after 40 years of age. About 75 per cent women suffer from Vitamin D deficiency. Early detection of breast and cervical cancer in women can prevent the two most common cancers in women above 40 years of age, said Dr RS Bedi, Chief Managing Director.

Panchkula Votes 2014
A parallel campaign online
Panchkula, September 28
Candidates vying for the Panchkula Assembly seat are running a parallel campaign on social networking sites. With the aim to reach out to maximum number of voters, they have uploaded their party manifestos besides pictures of their campaigning on a daily basis on Facebook.

Gunners celebrate 187th anniversary
Chandigarh, September 28
The Regiment of Artillery celebrated the 187th Gunners Day at the Chandimandir Military Station today. The Gunners Day commemorates the raising of the first Artillery unit, the “Bombay Battery” on September 28, 1827.

CHANDIGARH SCAN

world tourism week celebrations
Audience sways as Jasbir Jassi croons
Chandigarh, September 28
On the second day of the Tourism Week celebrations, organised by the Chandigarh Tourism and STEPS, the city witnessed a brilliant combination of pathos of folk genre, Sufi and pop as singer Jasbir Jassi performed at the New Lake, Sector 42, here today.


Punjabi pop singer Jasbir Jassi performs during the World Tourism Week celebrations, sponsored by the Chandigarh Tourism Department in association with The Tribune publications, at the Sector 42 Lake on Sunday.

Musical nite dedicated to actor Dharmendra
Chandigarh, September 28
Young artistes from the region recreated the retro era of the tinsel town during the Dharmendra nite organised by Sur Sangam at Tagore Theatre here today. The evening got underway with the legendary Bollywood actor’s famous number, ‘Pal pal dil ke paas’.


star-struck city: Bollywood actor Dharmendra congratulates one of the contestants after his performance during a cultural evening, “Sur Sangam-2014”, at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune Photos: S Chandan

BUSINESS NEWS

Senate discusses decade-old issues
Chandigarh, September 28
Ironic it may sound but even after over a decade, the Panjab University Senate is struggling to get a concrete policy framed to resolve the issues discussed time and again during its meetings.

Student council president violates rules, spared of action
Chandigarh, September 28
Panjab University Campus Student Council president Divyanshu Budhiraja today violated the rules by arguing during the Senate meeting even as he is not a member. As the Senate started discussing representation to the student council in the house, Budhiraja, who was sitting in the media gallery, stood up and started supporting the issue.

PU Campus Student Council president Divyanshu Budhiraja flaunts his position on his personal car. Tribune photo: Arti Kapur

First hurdle: NDA aspirants come out of an examination centre in Sector 22, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

PU official facing graft charge reinstated to meet staff shortage
Chandigarh, September 28
Due to staff shortage, Panjab University today reinstated the construction department official, who is being tried in a CBI court in a corruption case. The decision was taken during the Senate meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Arun Kumar Grover.

In a jam: Vehicles stuck in a snarl-up due to the ongoing recarpeting of road on the Chandigarh-Ambala highway in Zirakpur on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal

Govt research scholars seek better benefits
Chandigarh, September 28
Members of the Research Scholars of India (RSI), an association of research scholars working with government organisations, have claimed that they are not getting the appropriate financial pay grade that their qualification warrants.

Kathak dancers enthral audience
Chandigarh, September 28
The three-day 9th Brahaspati Sangeet Samaroh organised by Brahaspati Kala Kendra and Research Institute and Sedbhavna Arts in association with North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala, and the Department of Vocal Music, PG Government College for Girls-42 concluded at the Sabras Auditorium of the college here today.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD

Kalka Votes 2014
Triangular contest in the offing
Kalka, September 28
With six women candidates jumping into the fray for the Kalka seat, an interesting contest is being expected during the Vidhan Sabha elections to be held on October 15.

Campaigning picks up steam
Kalka, September 28
A day after filing their nominations, candidates of different political parties and those contesting independently, started door-to-door campaign in Kalka constituency today.

CRIME

firing in sector 8
Two groups booked in cross case
Chandigarh, September 28
The UT police have booked members of two groups in a cross case after an argument broke out between them, following which a member of one of the groups allegedly fired a gun shot in the air at Sector 8 on Saturday night.

Two booked for thrashing constable
Chandigarh, September 28
The Chandigarh Police on Saturday booked two persons for allegedly thrashing a head constable of the UT police, who was on duty at the Ramleela Ground, Mani Majra. A case has been registered against Nadeem and his father, Abdul, who allegedly quarrelled with a cop on duty.

SPORTS

12th Administrator’s Challenge Cup football tournament
Pune, Mahilpur to clash for title
Chandigarh, September 28
Pune Football Club will contest against Mahilpur Football Academy to win the trophy and Rs 2 lakh cash award, in the finals of 12th Administrator’s Challenge Cup Football Tournament, on Tuesday. In the semifinals, played today, Pune Football Club blanked Dalbir Football Academy 4-0 and Mahilpur Football Academy edge past Sahayatri Football Club Howrah 2-1.

Players in action during a football match between Pune and Patiala at Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan

CISF XI beat PSPCL Patiala in hockey
Chandigarh, September 28
CISF XI defeated PSPCL Patiala 6-2 in a match of ongoing 44th SN Vohra’s All India Gurmit Memorial Hockey Tournament, being held at hockey stadium of Mohali, today. Micky of CISF posted the first goal in the 6th minute however in the very next minute Kulvinder Singh scored the equaliser through awarded penalty corner for PSPCL. 

CFA lads in Subroto final
Chandigarh, September 28
In a well settled semifinal, the Chandigarh Football Academy defeated Bangladesh Krida Shiksha Protishtan, Bangladesh, in a tie-breaker to reach in the final of the ongoing All-Nation 55th Subroto Football Cup for Boys (U-14), being held in New Delhi.

Jaskeerat corners glory in chess
Chandigarh, September 28
Jaskeerat Singh of Delhi Public School, Sector 40, bagged the winner’s trophy of Chandigarh Open (U-13) Chess Championship, concluded at St Xaviers’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, here today. Soumiljit Singh of Ryan International School with 4 points attained the runners-up spot. 

A chess game in progress at St Xavier’s School, Sector 44, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari

GGS College win badminton tourney
Chandigarh, September 28
The badminton team of GGS College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh, won the Panjab University Inter-College Badminton Championship for Women (A-Division), concluded at the badminton courts of Panjab University, here today.