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Mohali police release sketch of murder suspect
 Mohali, November 8
The police have prepared the sketch of the accused who kidnapped Mehram.The police is trying hard to identify him. He was spotted coming to the Phase IX park (from where Mehram was kidnapped) regularly since three to four days before the kidnapping took place. “A tall man, wearing a blue pant and a yellow shirt, was seen coming to the (including the day of kidnapping) park and was spotted playing mobile phone games with the children, including Mehram”, said the police. A child of the area also confirmed that Mehram knew him.
The sketch of the accused released.
Was excited about his birthday next month
Mohali, November 8
Five-year old Mehram was excited to celebrate his sixth birthday next month.
Friend Mehakpreet in a state of shock
Mohali, November 8
Five-year-old Mehakpreet Kaur is scared of stepping out of her house alone. Down with the fever since the body of her friend and classmate Mehram was recovered, Kaur is in a state of shock.
Losing her friend has left her bewildered; she has not stopped crying for the last 24 hours, which has worried her parents.
Mehakpreet was in the same class and school in Phase XI where Mehram used to study. The bond the two friends shared was not restricted to the school only.
Mehakdeep Kaur, Mehram’s classmate and
friend
Was well behaved, says Principal
 Mohali, November 8
Mehram Singh Sandhu, a Class I student of Infant Jesus Convent School, Phase XI,
Mohali, was an intelligent and well behaved student. The principal who came to know about the incident this morning declared November 10 a holiday.
School Principal Sister Alina said the moment she came to know about the gruesome killing of
Mehram, she met teachers to inquire about the student.
Sister Alina, principal, Infant Jesus Convent School, in Phase XI,
Mohali
Scared parents keep kids indoors
 Mohali, November 8
Till a few days ago, the small park with colorful play equipments in Phase IX used to be the favourite spot for children, but today, the park wore a deserted look. After the incident, the children are scared to go out and play in the park which is at arms length from their house.
The park from where Mehram Singh was kidnapped wears a deserted look in Phase IX , Mohali, on
Saturday
Tight vigil at railway station today
Chandigarh, November 8
An additional force of 400 personnel, including Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF), will be deployed at the Chandigarh railway station from Sunday.
Wooden barricades have been set up to prevent the supporters of Sant Rampal from entering the railway station in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
UT Admn won’t convert leasehold plots into freehold
Chandigarh, November 8
Contrary to the recommendations of the Parliamentary Panel, the UT Administration has decided not to convert industrial plots from leasehold into freehold.
Japanese Garden set up in ‘violation’ of law
Chandigarh, November 8
A city-based advocate has written a letter to the UT Adviser stating that the inauguration of the Japanese Garden, Sector 31, was in alleged violation of the Edict of Chandigarh.
Advocate Ajay Jagga has also sought an inquiry into the matter. In his letter Jagga stated, “The edict has been violated by the Municipal Corporation, which is shocking, because in the recently inaugurated Japanese Garden, lots of statues have been erected."
Statues installed at Japanese Garden, Sector 31, in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Pensioners a harried lot
Chandigarh, November 8
Hundreds of senior citizens, who came to take their pension, were made to wait for hours at the
e-sampark centre in Sector 47 here today.
Senior citizens wait for their pension at the e-sampark centre in Sector 47, Chandigarh,
on Saturday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Victim of Admn’s apathy gets new lease of life
Panchkula, November 8
Darshan Kumar (45), the maggot-infested destitute who landed in the PGI due to the delay in help by the Panchkula Administration, has recovered and was discharged from the hospital today.
Darshan was found lying near the Singh Dawar at Mansa Devi Complex, Panchkula. A file photo
MC to adorn area under Zirakpur flyover
Zirakpur, November 8
After widening of the highway under the flyover (from Panchkula traffic light point to Patiala Chowk), the Zirakpur Municipal Council has decided for the beautification of the open space. This has been done following strict direction from the Punjab and Haryana
High Court.
A view of the Chandigarh-Ambala Highway under the Zirakpur flyover. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal
literati 2014
Gurcharan talks on India’s growth
Chandigarh, November 8
“Lokpal is not the answer to corruption,” said Gurcharan Das on the second day of Chandigarh Literary Society’s literature fest, Literati 2014, at Lake Club today.
Author Gurcharan Das in conversation with Sumita Misra, founder chairperson of the Chandigarh Literary Society, during Literati 2014 in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
‘Dear Anita’ has the audience in splits
Chandigarh, November 8
The second day of Literati 2014 concluded with a comic skit, “Dear Anita”, at Lake Club today.
‘Multiple sclerosis more prevalent among women’
Chandigarh, November 8
Asserting that the incidence of multiple sclerosis is fast increasing amongst young women, neurologists at the 22nd Annual Conference of India Academy of Neurology at the PGI held that early diagnosis of the disease is of utmost importance.
Noted columnist DR passes away
Chandigarh, November 8
Eminent writer, columnist and former chairperson, Department of Evening Studies (DES), Panjab University (PU), Prof DR Sharma passed away today morning in Mumbai after a prolonged illness.
Top scientists join Swachh Bharat drive
Chandigarh, November 8
Top neuroscientists from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NHMHANS), Bengaluru, and BHU joined the Swachh Bharat Mission launched by volunteers from Neuroscience Research Lab, PGI, Chandigarh.
daylight robbery
Cops probe role of former employee
Chandigarh, November 8
The police are probing the role of a former employee of the woman who was allegedly robbed by unidentified men in Sector 38 on Friday.
Deprived of sight, not of will to fight
Chandigarh, November 8
The All-India Dance Competition for the visually challenged was organised by the National Institute for the Blind in Chandigarh today. Member of Parliament Kirron Kher was the chief guest while Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra was the guest of
honour.
Visually challenged girls dance during the all-India dance competition at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
Concert in aid of cancer patients
Chandigarh, November 8
The Vivek High School alumni today organised a live music concert, “Back to Life”, in aid of Sahayta Cancer
Sahyog, a Chandigarh-based society that provides support to people afflicted with cancer.
Alumni of Vivek High School perform during a concert on the school premises in Sector 38, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
Panchkula-Ambala range gets new CP
Panchkula, November 8
Panchkula got a new Commissioner of Police with IPS OP Singh replacing Ajay Singhal, today.
Doctors dwell on radiology
Chandigarh, November 8
The 2nd consecutive CME-IART-2014 was held at Law Bhawan, Sector 37, Chandigarh. It was organised by the Department of Radiology, GMCH-32. Eminent speakers across north India shared their invaluable expertise and discussed new trends in the field of radiology, imaging and radiotherapy.
BUSINESS NEWS
Conference held
“Sheroes in Your City”, an annual conference for working women hosted by
www.sheroes.in, organised an event in Chandigarh on Friday.
ccet fest
Melange of events marks Day 2
Chandigarh, November 8
The second day of Apratim’14, the annual techno-cultural fest of the Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology, began with participants showcasing their talent in mime.
Students present group dance during Apratim'14 at the Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology, Sector 26, on Saturday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
Experts bat for collaborative scientific research in region
Chandigarh, November 8
Panjab University today hosted the first lecture series of Bio Club under the aegis of Chandigarh Region Innovation and Knowledge Cluster (CRIKC).
from schools
Inter-school competitions
Chandigarh: Punarkriti Welfare Society in association with the NGO Salaam Zindagi organised a mélange of events for schoolchildren at Carmel Convent School, Sector 9. The competitions, titled “Udaan — to the world beyond” saw the participation of around 500 students from various schools of the city, including St John’s High School, Sacred Heart School and Bhavan
Vidyalaya. Competitions held on the day ranged from dance, acting and painting to maths and science quiz. Students also took part in events such as “Waste-o-Mania” and “Add Mad”. The host school was adjudged the best school.
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Six-year-old Mehram Singh Sandhu was given tearful adieu by everybody present at the cremation ground in Mohali Industrial Area near Balongi village this morning.
