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Another case against realtor
Mohali, October 11
The Mohali police have registered a fresh case of cheating against Kriscpy Khaira’s coloniser husband Devinder Thapa, alias Devinder Singh Gill, on the recommendation of the CBI here.

haryana poll
On empty stomach, women candidates raise the poll pitch
Kalka, October 11
Two of the three main contestants from the Kalka Assembly constituency braved the rough and tumble of electioneering on an empty stomach today.

HJCP candidate from Kalka Shakti Rani Sharma at a temple in Pinjore. A Tribune photograph

OVER THE MOON: Women perform the Karva Chauth rituals at Sukhna Lake on Saturday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

COMMUNITY

Health Dept raids sweets shops
Chandigarh, October 11
In view of the festive season, teams of the UT Health Department today conducted raids at around a dozen sweets shops in the city and destroyed sweets and other items in quintals.

Health officials destroy adulterated food items during a surprise check at the Industrial Area, Phase II; and (right) a fly was found in sweets at a factory on Saturday. Tribune photos: Pradeep Tewari

Bouncers step into cops’ shoes Panchkula, October 11 With the Panchkula Police seemingly busy on election duties, bouncers will guard women in the city’s main market during the festive season. To prevent incidents of eve teasing, bouncers have been hired in the Sector 7 market. Bouncers keep vigil at the market in Sector 7, Panchkula. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal

Aarti wins Mrs Karva Chauth title Mohali, October 11 To celebrate the occasion of ‘Karva Chauth’ in a special way, a fashion show of married women — Mrs Karva Chauth — was held at the Step 2 Step Dance Studio at Phase X here today. Out of total 20 participants, Aarti won the title of Mrs Karva Chauth, while the Best Catwalk title went to Monika.
Women take part in an event on Karva Chauth in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

NCC cadets take out peace march
Chandigarh, October 11
As part of the International Day of the Girl Child, the Chandigarh NCC Group organised a peace march on Madhya Marg. The aim of the march was to spread awareness about the rights of girls and also to focus attention on the unique challenges that they face around the world.

Air Marshal takes charge
Chandigarh, October 11
Air Marshal Jagjeet Singh, VSM, takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge, Maintenance, at Air Headquarters. Air Marshal Jagjeet Singh VSM took over as the Air Officer-in-Charge at Air Headquarters on October 1.

EDUCATION

British Columbia working for world-class education: Premier
Chandigarh, October 11 The Government of British Columbia was pleased to announce a grant of Rs 30 lakh as scholarship for the student exchange programme for aspiring students who want to pursue their education in Canada. The government is working on new innovations and brand new ideas to achieve world-class education.
(From left): Premier of British Columbia Christy Clark, SD College president UK Sharma, British Columbia Minister of Advanced Education Amrik Virk and Panjab University Vice-Chancellor Arun Kumar Grover during a roundtable conference at Sector 32, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Need for demonstration-based teaching, says IIT Professor
Chandigarh, October 11
Prof HC Verma from the IIT-Kanpur delivered a lecture during the 29th National Annual Convention and Symposium of the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) at Sri Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College (SGGS), Sector 26, here, today. He shared his long experience of teaching physics.

Students display innovative projects at science exhibition
Chandigarh, October 11
Brilliance World School, Panchkula, organised a science exhibition for students from Classes III to X. An art exhibition by students from Classes II to X was also held. There was an overwhelming participation from the students who displayed 45 exhibits related to science and also many exhibits of fascinating art.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Modi failed to win hearts: Selja
Kalka, October 11
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Kumari Selja blamed the Narendra Modi-led BJP government for price rise in just 100 days of its rule. “No doubt Modi won the Lok Sabha elections, but he failed to win the hearts of the people,” Selja claimed.

Panchkula & Kalka Votes 2014
Time for change in Haryana: Rajnath Singh
Panchkula, October 11
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, while campaigning for BJP candidate Gian Chand Gupta, today said he was sure that the BJP would form the government in the state. The minister, who reached an hour late at his rally in Barwala, assured the residents of complete development of the constituency and permanent solution to the fly menace there.

Odisha cagers lift trophy
Patiala, October 11
In the last match of super league of the 28th All-India Postal Basketball Tournament that concluded today, Odisha beat last year’s winner Gujarat by 7 points. Odisha scored 56 points whereas Gujarat scored 49 points. Tamil Nadu secured the third position.

COURTS

Land acquisition of school in Sohana: HC quashes proceedings
Chandigarh, October 11
Turning over a new leaf in the history of one of the oldest schools in Sohana, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has closed the chapter of its land acquisition. Taking up a petition filed by Bhalwal Sarvhitkari Arya High School Managing Committee, a Division Bench of the HC has, in fact, quashed the land acquisition proceedings qua the institute.

Arrest warrants against promoter
Mohali, October 11
The Permanent Lok Adalat (Public Utility Services), Mohali, has ordered the attachment of the property of a promoter of a housing society and issued arrest warrants against him to compel him to comply with the orders of the adalat. The warrant of attachment and arrest warrants have been issued for October 13.

CRIME

PRETEXT OF MARRIAGE
25-year-old booked on rape charge
Chandigarh, October 11
The Chandigarh Police have booked a 25-year-old man for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage. The accused has been identified as Rajat Dahiya, a resident of Sector 22.

suicide attempt
Panjab varsity don booked
Chandigarh, October 11
The Chandigarh Police have booked a man on the charges of attempt to commit suicide. His condition is said to be stable. The police said the incident took place on late Friday night.

SPORTS

The Tribune Cup Mohit, Eklavya enter qualifier round III in tennis meet Chandigarh, October 11 Top seed Mohit Mayur and CLTA’s Eklavya Singh registered easy wins before moving to third round on the first day of The Tribune Cup National Ranking Championship Rs 2 Lakh Men’s and Women’s Tennis Tournament at the CLTA tennis courts here today. A player returns a shot during a match at the CLTA tennis courts on Saturday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Youth Basketball Championship
Haryana defeat Andhra Pradesh
Chandigarh, October 11
Haryana cagers defeated Andhra Pradesh by 75-43 in the ongoing 31st Youth National Basketball Championship for Boys and Girls at the indoor basketball courts of the sports complex in Sector 42 here today.

EFFI-cycle 2014 Girls give tough fight to boys Chandigarh, October 11 Girls’ teams are giving a tough fight to boys’ teams in the EFFI-cycle 2014 at the UIET, Panjab University. The teams, which were unable to complete their static tests yesterday, continued with the static tests. A team gives the final touches to its vehicle at the UIET, Panjab University, in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan