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Monday, October 18, 1999

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403 students conferred degree CHANDIGARH, Oct 17 — Panjab University today honoured three eminent personalities by conferring upon them Honoris Causa doctorate degrees at the 49th annual convocation held at the university auditorium here.
Poor response to UGC scheme in colleges	PU toppers want practical courses
Gujral not to contest anymore	Good governance ‘must’

Noted classical dancer Swapna Sundari in different moods during her performance at Mansa Devi temple on Sunday. —Tribune photos by Parvesh Chauhan

Captivating dance by Swapna Sundari
PANCHKULA, Oct 17—A scintillating performance by renowned danseuse Swapna Sundari at the Mansa Devi temple here today as part of the on-going navratra mela enthralled the devotees who had flocked to the temple in large numbers.Delightful dance movements coupled with expressive eyes and mesmeric music were a feast for the eyes and ears.

Cultural centre stone laid
CHANDIGARH, Oct 17 — Former Prime Minster Inder Kumar Gujral laid the foundation stone of a cultural centre-cum-auditorium of the Punjab Arts Council in the Punjab Kala complex, Sector 16, here today.

Update on respiratory diseases
CHANDIGARH, Oct 17 — The Department of Pulmonary Medicine of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research here today held its 14th annual update on pulmonary and critical care medicine at the PGI.

‘Birthday Honours’ staged
CHANDIGARH, Oct 17 — It was like experiencing a journey back to school days when the Chandigarh Amateur Dramatic Society staged Paul Jone's hilarious play, ''Birthday Honours'', at Tagore Theatre last evening.

S N I P P E T S

Sanitation ignored, says councillor

Cops helped nab assailant: lawyer

Rs 100 found in answer booklet

Decision against selling liquor brand

Foreigner dies in mishap

Kharar youth murdered

Resentment by residents

Turban tying contest held
CHANDIGARH, Oct 17 — An inter-school turban tying competition to commemorate the tercentenary of the Khalsa was organised at Guru Nanak Khalsa Senior Secondary School, Sector 30, here yesterday.

Bid to snatch chain; two held

An enthralling musical evening

Apple prices unchanged

Quilts are here to stay

Senior women's soccer begins today

Indian voter has come of age

A numismatist reveals his treasure
CHANDIGARH, Oct 17 — In the past 50 years, he has climbed hills, traversed through deserts, visited historical monuments, besides spending a fortune for the sake of his passion — collecting coins.

Durga puja celebrations
PANCHKULA, Oct 17 — The Gauri Shanker temple, Sector 17, bedecked with lights of different colours, was the venue for the Durga Puja celebrations and competitions for the 150-odd Bengali families in the city which commenced on October 15.

'A rewarding trip to India'
CHANDIGARH, Oct 17 — Ms Olene Walker, Lieutenant-Governor of Utah in the USA, is fascinated by orderly traffic in Chandigarh, in general, and "creative vision" of Nek Chand in making a "fascinating Rock Garden", in particular.