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Health Dept cancels staff selection exam
Candidates allege paper leak, block traffic
Mohali, May 30
Thousands of candidates from across the state were left in lurch following last minute cancellation of a written examination scheduled to be held here today to select contractual staff for the TB control programme of the Department of Health, Punjab.

Candidates agitate outside the Phase 3B1 Government Senior Secondary School, Mohali, following the cancellation of a selection test on Sunday.

Govt schools touch extremes in results
Chandigarh, May 30
Government schools in the city have been the best and worst performers in Class X examinations of the CBSE. If Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, has topped among the government schools with 98.84 per cent, Government Girls High School, Sector 25, has scored a pass percentage of around 4.

Selja: slum-dwellers to be rehabilitated Panchkula, May 30 The Union Government is working on comprehensive employment and poverty alleviation programmes for the masses, the Minister of State for Urban Employment and Poverty Alleviation, Kumari Selja, said today. Kunwar Mohan Singh felicitates Kumari Selja, Minister of State for Urban Employment and Poverty Alleviation, at Ramgarh, near Panchkula, on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

71 judicial officers transferred
Chandigarh, May 30
As many as 71 judicial officers of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh have been transferred by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. These also include the 12 newly appointed judicial officers.

Withdraw helmet order: Bansal
Chandigarh, May 30
Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, MP, has called for the withdrawal of the order of the Chandigarh Administration which requires women to wear helmets while riding two-wheelers.

WORLD PUNJABI CONFERENCE

Pak delegates fail to visit birthplaces
Chandigarh, May 30
When Lahore-based Punjabi writer Farkhanda Lodhi was blessed with a daughter, a few years ago she named her as Sarita. Many eyebrows were raised over a Hindu name given to a child by a Muslim mother.

Punjab heart of Indo-Pak amity
Chandigarh, May 30 The route to Indo-Pak amity lies through two Punjabs which are politically important in both the countries, says veteran Pakistani journalist Mr Aziz Mazhar. "In Pakistan, the importance of Punjab cannot be over emphasised. Pakistani journalists pose with local mediamen at the Chandigarh Press Club on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauahan

This Pak journalist loves Chandigarh
Chandigarh, May 30
Problems of women journalists are not dissimilar be it Lahore or Chandigarh, says Ms Gaity Ara, the sole woman member of the large contingent of Pakistani journalists who are in the city, to attend the World Punjabi Conference.

CRIME

Youth booked for abduction
Zirakpur, May 30
A youth from Bihar was booked by the police for abducting a minor girl from Preet Nagar colony in Zirakpur yesterday. The suspect, Sanjay Phool, was booked under Sections 323, 324, 506, 148 and 149 of the IPC by the Dera Bassi police on the complaint of girl’s father Rajpal Singh.

Youth killed as tractor overturns
Chandigarh, May 30
Twentyfive-year-old Ravinder Singh of Tira village, Kharar, died when a tractor-trailer loaded with sand, which he was driving overturned near Dadu Majra here this morning.

EDUCATION

Hamara School Games are a must in this school Yadavindra Public School, SAS Nagar was established on April 9, 1979, under the patronage of Maharaja Amarinder Singh of Patiala, the son of Maharaj Dhiraj Yadavindra Singh of Patiala. The building of Yadavindra Public School, SAS Nagar

We lay emphasis on building overall personality The completion of 25 years is a landmark in any life, whether that of an individual or an institution. It is a moment of celebration and joy — one has become strong in mind and limb, and is ready to dream and to reach for the stars. Principal Dr Harish Dhillion

2 PU experts for Korea meet
Chandigarh, May 30
Two experts from the Panjab University, Chandigarh, Ms Jyoti Rattan, Senior UGC Research Fellow, Department of Laws, and Dr Vijay Rattan, Professor, Public Administration, have been invited to the 26th International Congress of Administrative Sciences on ‘E - governance: challenges and opportunities for democracy, administration and law”.

GMS 19 wins aviation quiz
Chandigarh, May 30
A team of Government Model School, Sector 19, comprising Jatinder Kashyap and Mukesh Dhiman, was declared the winners in a quiz organised by the local chapter of the Aeronautical Society of India at an NCC summer camp, held at the Air Force High Grounds, near here, on Friday.

50 children participate in yoga camp Chandigarh, May 30 In order to make the local people aware of the value of yoga, the Bharatiya Yog Sansthan is holding free yoga classes at various centres in and around Chandigarh. A yoga camp meant for children began at the 'Garden of Annals' in Sector 44 this morning. Children doing relaxation exercises as part of a yoga camp organised by the Bharatiya Yog Sansthan in Sector 44 on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph Scouts, Guides attend camp Chandigarh, May 30 As many as 65 Scouts and Guides of various schools of the city participated in a Rajya Purskar training camp organised by Government Model High School, Sector 36, which commenced on May 22 and concluded yesterday.

Workshop for children
Chandigarh, May 30
The Chandigarh Press Club, in collaboration with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, is holding a 12-day summer workshop for children on the club premises from June 1.

COURTS

HC issue notice to Punjab Govt on Bharti plea
Chandigarh, May 30
A Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court yesterday issued notice to the Punjab Government and the Zirakpur Panchayat Samiti on a petition filed by Bharti Mobiles Ltd.

CULTURE

Hindi writers savour modern literature Chandigarh, May 30 It was a literal celebration of literature. As eminent personalities from the world of literature gathered in Sector 11 to exchange notes on the evolution of modern Hindi prose and poetry, what resulted was a body of rich comments that serve to trace the growth of a language and its various forms.
(Left to right): Eminent writers Dr Narendra Mohan, Dr Shashi Prabha and Pakistani writer-journalist Zaman Khan intently listen to the narration of “Sukho Bai ka Sach”, the unpublished short story of Madhur Kapila, at her house in Sector 11 on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Malkiat Singh

LIFESTYLE

Vivaha may be held in Chandigarh next year
Vivaha, the wedding exhibition being organised by the Vintage group, will be organised in Chandigarh or Ludhiana next year. This was announced by Mr Tarun Sarda, CEO, Vivaha Interactive, on his visit to Chandigarh on Friday.

Pret line of garment showcased Ms Kanwal Sandhu of Fateh Impex presented her pret line of garments during an eclectic fashion show at Hotel Grand Plaza in Chandigarh on Saturday evening. On show were designer creations for men and women. Models sashay down the ramp at a fashion show in Chandigarh on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Miss India to confer degrees
Femina Miss India World 2004 Sayali Bhagat will award degrees to the students of the National Institute of Fashion Design. She will come to Chandigarh on her maiden visit after winning the title, for the NIFD annual convocation on May 31.

Inderr an actor by chance
An actor by chance... Inderr Labanaa is all set to go places. Though he has done one film, but this Chandigarh lad is out to reach for the stars. His first film, Tu Baal Brahmchari, Main Hoon Kanya Kunwari, has created quite a few ripples after its overseas release in January earlier this year.

Aloe vera-based products hit market
Forever Living Products International, an American company that started operations in the country three years ago as the manufacturer and distributor of 100 per cent naturally stabilised aloe vera products for health, nutrition, skin and beauty care, is set to expand its business in the north and has opened its regional office in the city.

A gym only for women
Women dying to lose weight, but worrying about being eyed by men in city gymnasiums, can now sweat it out at Women’s Fitness Point in Sector 23 of Chandigarh. For Rs 500 a month, the health club management promises “figure correction” and “super weight loss training”, besides other exercises.

Gel therapy introduced
The VLCC has introduced gel therapy for body sculpting, a technology to shape up and feel confident. This is an advanced weight loss and inch loss therapy. It has been developed with products developed through in-house research by Ms Veena Agarwal.

New party wear for children Sweet Sixteen, a fashion store in Sector 8, has added a section for kids to its existing range for youngsters. This latest range is the “Boyz and Gals” collection for kids over two years and above. It presents the exclusive ultra action range for young boys. On offer are T-shirts with matching bottoms from Ultra Man, Popeye, Gundam, Spiderman and Diesel starting from Rs 199 to Rs 350. Children wear trendy outfits

Tandoor, tawa food festival
The tandoor and tawa festival will be organised by Hotel KC Cross Roads at Panchkula from Tuesday. Dry tandoor and tawa delicacies will be prepared. The menu includes stuffed potatoes, tomatoes and capsicums.

HEALTH

New surgical technique at Command Hospital
Chandigarh, May 30
The Army's Command Hospital at Chandimandir has introduced a new surgical technique to check the loss of protective fluid surrounding the brain in the aftermath of a serious head injury. The new procedure not only significantly cuts down on surgery time, but also reduces the possibility of complications.

MoS for Health visits PGI Chandigarh, May 30 Union Minister of State for Health, Ms P. Lakshmi, visited the PGI here yesterday and took a round of the institute and the emergency ward. She talked to the patients and listened to their problems.   Ms P. Lakshmi, Union Minister of State for Health, talks to a patient at the PGI in Chandigarh on Saturday.

Swami Ram Dev to hold yoga camp
Panchkula, May 30
All arrangements have been completed for the smooth conduct of the mega yoga camp to be organised under the guidance of eminent yoga expert, Swami Ram Dev, at the cricket ground in Sector 5 here from June 2 to 9.

SPORTS

National badminton meet from Oct 10
Chandigarh, May 30
Chandigarh will hold the national sub-junior Badminton championship from October 10 to 16. The Chandigarh Badminton Association had already begun preparations for the smooth conduct of the tournament, said Mr M.C. Sethi, President of the association.

Mohali win by 10 wickets in Dhruv Pandov semifinal
Chandigarh, May 30
Patiala batsmen made a formidable 285 runs and were all out in the under-15 final being played for Sushil Bali Trophy in the Punjab inter-district cricket tournament. Kunwar Raina scored 81 runs, Gunjot made 68 runs while Amandeep scored an unbeaten 34 runs.