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Charas, opium worth 50 cr seized
City lawyer’s son, Canada resident arrested
Chandigarh, December 14
In one of the biggest-ever hauls of narcotics from smuggler’s allegedly having links with “international drug syndicate”, the Chandigarh Police today arrested three persons. Those arrested included a Canada-based person. About 80 kg of the contraband estimated to be worth around Rs 50 crore in the international market, was seized by the police.

Canada resident Devinder Singh (centre) along with his accomplices, Lingraj and Ajay Malik, who were arrested by the Chandigarh police for possessing 80 kg of charas and opium on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Senate flays mess in PU exam branch
Chandigarh, December 14
The Panjab University senate today deplored the mess in the examination branch which was causing difficulties to students.

Parents of Tota’s accomplice held

Chandigarh, December 14 A Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to arrest city’s most wanted criminal, Anil Kumar, alias Tota, involved in several cases, including murder and dacoity, ed his hide-outs in Delhi and Greater Noida but the notorious gangster escaped along with his pregnant girlfriend, Yogita, and one and-a-half-year-old child. Notorious criminal Naresh Bobby, a member of the Tota gang barber Yusuf and parents of Tota’s girlfriend, Yogita, in police custody in Chandigarh on Sunday.

Two cops held for smuggling liquor
Mohali, December 14
The local police has arrested two Punjab Police constables on charges of smuggling liquor from Chandigarh. The two — Kuljit Singh and Devinder Kumar — were arrested by the police last night during a special drive and 15 cases (135 litres) of country-made liquor recovered from them.

Liquor lobbies run show

Chandigarh, December 14 It is liquor — country made or Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) — and not medicines or other essential items of daily use, which is available almost round the clock in the periphery of Chandigarh. Statistically speaking, liquor shops in the periphery, outnumber shops of any other trade, including grocery. A liquor vend on the road leading to the PCA Stadium in SAS Nagar. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Justice Surinder Singh: A Requiem
Justice Surinder Singh of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, who passed on, to use an American phrase, to those realms of splendour where the Lord dwelt, has left behind a fraternity of desolated friends. Indeed, it was a matter of honour to know and meet with him, to ponder with him the problems of thought and values.

CHANDIGARH CALLING Come December and schools are buzzing with activity. Colour, splendour, extravagance are the hallmark of school functions happening every day. It is the only time in the year when studies take a backseat and cultural activities and sports functions gain precedence. Educational capital Able disabled Class apart Autograph hunters In hot water Sensible parking Tug of war

COMMUNITY

47 to contest panchayat poll
Chandigarh, December 14
For the December 21 elections to 17 panchayats in Chandigarh, 47 candidates are in the fray for the election to the post of sarpanches. A total of 91 candidates had filed their nominations for the post of sarpanches, but 44 candidates have withdrawn their nominations.

3-year-old spends a lonely night in open
Mohali, December 14
A three-year-old girl, who had lost her way last night, spent a harrowing night in the open before being sheltered by a group of shopkeepers here this morning. The girl who remained unidentified throughout the day was handed over to the PGI Childline in the evening, from where she was received late in the night by her migrant labourer parents from Mohali village.

Residents cry for basic amenities
Panchkula, December 14
Absence of sewerage, defunct street lights, heaps of garbage, illegal water connections and stray cattle dot Chhota-Haripur village in Sector 11. Thanks to the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) which has turned a blind eye to repeated requests in the House Owners and Plot Holders Welfare Association. The residents have been living in miserable conditions for the past couple of years.

Sanitation services remain paralysed

Panchkula, December 14 The sanitation services in the township remained paralysed on the fourth consecutive day today following the stalemate in talks between the Municipal Council and safai karamcharis. The safai karamcharis have now threatened to go on an indefinite fast from tomorrow in protest against the non-payment of their salaries by the MC sanitation contractors. Safai karamcharis stage a dharna in protest against the non-payment of their salaries at Panchkula on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

READERS WRITE
Improving public transport network
Looking at the poor condition of government buses plying on the roads, I sometimes feel sorry about the state of affairs. The Transport Department can come out with a scheme under which unemployed youths of the state can be given permission to run buses on all state highways.

Seminar on history
Panchkula, December 14
A seminar on changes in Indian history and amendments done by various rulers was organised by the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) at Arya Samaj, Sector 9, on the occasion of the birth centenary of Baba Saheb Aapte.

CRIME

2 killed in car-bus collision
Mohali, December 14
Two persons were killed and one seriously injured in a road accident in the industrial area here last night. The three were travelling in a car which was hit by a bus. Sanjiv Sharma (30), who was driving the car, and a labourer, Lachhman (45), sitting next to him died on the spot. Another labourer, Srinivas, who was sitting in the back seat, was seriously injured. He is fighting for life at the PGI.

Three youths hurt  in clash
Dera Bassi, December 14
Three youths sustained serious injuries in a clash involving two groups near State Bank of Patiala here today. According to eyewitnesses, armed with swords, chains, iron rods and sticks, about 10 to 12 youths of a group attacked three youths, Jagtar Singh of Bermajra, Dilbar Singh of Gholumajra and Chain Singh of Dappar in the street.

Goods worth Rs 1 lakh stolen in daylight burglary
Mohali, December 14
In a daring daylight burglary, thieves today decamped with items worth more than Rs 1 lakh from the Phase VII residence of a retired wing commander running a security agency.

BUSINESS

IT Club expands network
Chandigarh, December 14
The Chandigarh IT Club formed to address the need to create and spread awareness of latest IT trends, through informal interaction, is now expanding its network to Mohali and Panchkula.

EDUCATION

Decision on slapping  incident today
Chandigarh, December 14
A decision based on the report of the inquiry conducted into the slapping of a school student by the Principal is expected tomorrow. Though the Principal, Mr Subhash Aggarwal, had reached a compromise with the aggrieved party, sources in the UT Education Department said the departmental inquiry was proceeding independently and had nothing to do with the compromise.

Stone laid for DAV school

Chandigarh, December 14 The foundation stone of the building for a branch of the DAV Public School, Sector 8, was laid in Sector 39, amidst chanting of mantras here today. An 11-kund havan was also performed. The President of the DAV Managing Committee, Mr G.P. Chopra (second from right) interacts with students of DAV Public School, Sector-8, Chandigarh, during an art and craft exhibition held on the school premises on Sunday.  — A Tribune photograph

School hostel inaugurated
Chandigarh, December 14
A new hostel building was inaugurated by the president of the DAV College Managing Committee, New Delhi, Mr G.P. Chopra, at DAV Model School, Sector 15, here today The school Principal, Ms R. Sachdeva, said the availability of hostel was a major attraction for students from India and abroad. The building had been built at a cost of Rs 90 lakh and special coaching in academics was being arranged for the hostellers, she added.

Tiny tots of nursery class participate in a “cycle demo” during the sports day function of Sri Aurobindo School at the Sports Complex, Sector 7, Chandigarh, on Sunday. A Tribune photograph

Tiny tots present lively show
Chandigarh, December 14
It was fun time for tiny tots of Rainbow Preparatory School, Sector 27, as they performed with enthusiasm on their annual day celebrations on the school campus, here today. Dancing and singing, putting their best foot forward, these children entertained the audience with their charming performance. The show commenced with a prayer “bind us together” followed by a welcome song “happy to greet you”.

FROM SCHOOLS
Fun, frolic at DAV function
Panchkula, December 14
It was fun and frolic at the annual day function of DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, today. The Governor of Haryana, Babu Parmanand, was the chief guest. Babu Parmanand exhorted the students to concentrate on their education. He said the purpose of seeking education was not to make a living, but to make a life.

Kids’ date with Milkha Singh
Chandigarh, December 14
Sri Aurobindo School of Integral Education held its annual function at the sports stadium, Sector 7, here today. Children presented a sports and cultural programme on the occasion.

Hamara School
Imparting quality education for harmonious growth

Paragon Senior Secondary School in Phase 1 was established in February 1981with 70 students on rolls, under the leadership of Mr Balraj Singh Shergill, with an aim to provide quality education for a student's harmonious growth and development. Today, the school occupies a place of pride in the city with as many as 2,000 students on its rolls in its two branches.  A view of Paragon Senior Secondary School, Phase I, Mohali.

Communication key to education

LIFESTYLE

Sparkling flower show ends
The lush green lawns of the Sector 33 Terraced Garden were host to an unprecedented holiday crowd on the concluding day of the three-day Chrysanthemum Show here today. The rush swelled towards the evening as the function to honour winners of different categories of chrysanthemums began.

BEAUTY OF BLOOMS: Visitors enjoy the beauty of flowers on the concluding day of the three-day Chrysanthemum Show organised at the Terraced Garden, Sector 33, Chandigarh, on Sunday.— Tribune photos by Pankaj Sharma.

Electronic dictionary, a boon for students

Are you looking for some birthday gift for your child or a new year gift for your friends and relatives? You can visit Casio Gallery in Sector 17. “After buying digital directories, you can now purchase the pocket-sized electronic dictionaries and an advance model that “speaks” as well. Ideal for school and college students, this gadget has been priced at over Rs 3000,” said Harneet Singh, local franchise, the sole authorised dealer of the Japan-based company.

Casio Gallery in Sector 17 has brought electronic dictionaries for students.

Thrill on wheels

Action on wheels, be it of any type, have always caught the fancy of those who are eager to enjoy the thrills of life. Roller skating is one such thrill on wheels fast catching with the youth and children alike. Some take it as a competitive sport while others take it as a hobby. Roller skating comprises many events, which include hockey, speed and artistic events.  In-line skates and skate boards, which are becoming popular with youngsters. — Tribune photo by Malkiat Singh

It’s my life
Confidence helped me to succeed
When I was a teenager, I was not as focused as most youngsters nowadays are as to the type of vocation they would take up later in life , but I was always sure of one thing, I wanted to become economically independent as early in life as possible.

HEALTH

‘Tonics useless for chronic brain diseases’
Chandigarh, December 14
Even as the efficacy of brain tonics being given to patients with neurological disorders is under debate, PGI’s Neurology Department is undertaking a study to assess whether such supplements and other memory-enhancing drugs were actually helpful in curing such disease.

Approach stem cell research cautiously, say neurologists
Chandigarh, December 14
Emphasising the need for exploiting versatility of stem cells to repair the brain in various neurodegenerative disorders, neurologists attending the 52nd Annual Conference of Neurological Society of India, today stressed the need for adopting a cautious approach in not evoking too much of hype.

SPORTS

Rai School holds baby show
Chandigarh, December 14
Rai School, Sector 48 today threw open the evening sports and cultural club for the school students as well as the outsiders. Today a baby show was held in the school premises where the First Lady and wife of Governor, Punjab Ms Shobha Verma was the chief guest at the show. She lighted the lamp and awarded the first 10 entries for the baby show. Ms Punam Dogra, principal of the school took the chief guest around the kindergarten wing and who was highly impressed by the child friendly interior in the school.

City boy corners glory in golf
Chandigarh, December 14
Aman Guron, a class VII student of Vivek High School, Sector 38 has cornered glory in two major golf tournaments held at Kolkata and Mumbai. He won laurels in category C in the Easterrn India National Junior Golf tournament which was held at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club, Kolkata from December 2 to 5.

Boxing tourney concludes
Chandigarh, December 14
The Sharda Sarvhitkari School Club, Sector 40 in sub-junior boys section while the Home Science Club, Sector 10, in women section bagged the overall trophy at the conclusion of the Chandigarh sub-junior and women boxing tournament held here today at Boxing Coaching Centre, Sector 42. The two-day meet was organised by the Chandigarh Amateur Boxing Association.

ADMINISTRATION

• ST officials 2 discos
• Voter card drive