 Where did the tickets go?
Empty stands say it all
Chandigarh, October 8
Owing to shortsightedness or sheer arrogance on the part of the Haryana Cricket Association and the UT administration, many a cricket fan was denied the thrill of watching the fourth ODI at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium.
Rip off at snack counters
Chandigarh, October 8
Contrary to the claims of the administration and the Haryana Cricket Association, eatables in kiosks inside the stands were sold at exorbitant rates.
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Cats call for Srisanth
Indian skipper M.S. Dhoni with the son of Priyanka and Robert
Wadhera.
Fans celebrate the victory at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh on Monday.
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Develop plots along Madhya Marg: Shopkeepers
Chandigarh, October 7
At a time when there are many takers for vacant plots, the Chandigarh Administration is apparently not interested in allotting the vacant plots along Madhya
Marg.
Wild growth on a vacant plot along Madhya Marg has become a haven for anti-social elements.
— Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan
Homage to martyrs on Air Force Day
Chandigarh, October 8
Homage paying to martyrs at the station war memorial and an oath-taking ceremony marked the commemoration of the 75th Air Force Day here today.
Air Force personnel re-dedicated themselves to maintaining the highest standards
of professionalism and service.
The Spectrum formation comprising an Avro, flanked by AN-12 and Dornier transport aircraft, seen over Chandigarh on its way to the Hindon Air Force Station, near Delhi, to participate in the Air Force Day Flypast.
— A Tribune photograph
Sreesanth given warm welcome
Chandigarh, October 8
A small function to felicitate medium pacer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth was held by the governing body of the Malayalee Samajam, Mohali, at Hotel Taj, Sector 17, here yesterday.
It was a proud moment for the Malayalee community of the tricity who were
eagerly awaiting the bowler’s arrival.
Bowler S. Sreesanth being felicitated by members of the Malayalee Samajam, Mohali, at Hotel Taj
in Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph
On a joyride, Panchkula school kid killed
Chandigarh, October 8
Adventure turned into tragedy for six students of KBDAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 7, after a joyride into the hills ended with their car falling into a gorge killing one of the students and injuring others.
The children, three girls and three boys students of Class XI and XII, had left
home stating that they were going to school. However, they proceeded to take a
drive uphill, without informing their parents.
File photo of Gaurav
Mayor attends rally
Chandigarh, October 8
Politicians cutting across party lines participated in a rally of the CHB Residents' Federation at Dhanas here today.
Free dental camps by IDA
Chandigarh, October 8
Collaborating with the Indian Dental Association, Colgate (India) Limited has decided to organise free dental checkup camps in the city during the month of October.
Wadhawan community meeting held
Chandigarh, October 8
Over 250 delegates from the region participated in a meeting of the Wadhawan community here today.
Handwriting profile can help nab criminals
Chandigarh, October 8
By profiling the handwriting of a community within a region, forensic experts can pinpoint the identity of the writer of a document. It can also indicate the rural or urban background of the criminal.
Centre to help e-filing of returns
Chandigarh, October 8
The income tax department has set up a help centre to facilitate the e-filing of the income tax returns at the income tax office, SCO 73-74-75 in Sector 17-D, here. Commissioner of income tax-I Manoj Misra said here today that the help centre would remain open till October 31 for the convenience of the public.
In Basta
Mutilation of body sees end of case
Chandigarh, October 8
Failing to even identify a man, whose badly mutilated naked body was found in the fields of Raipur Kalan village, near here, on September 29, 2004, during its 19-month-long investigation, the police has finally closed the case.
Death of sisters
SDM visits building
Panchkula, October 8
SDM Varinder Dahiya today visited the society in Sector 20 where two sisters had died after falling from a window. He recorded the statements of the parents Parveen Gupta and Puneet Gupta and also of grandparents of the children and carried an on-the-spot inspection.
‘Jagriti’ wins QC competition
Chandigarh, October 8
The Jagriti team from Secures Meters Ltd was adjudged the winner and was awarded the ‘Winners Rolling Trophy’ in the 20th QC Circle Preliminary Competition 2007-2008 organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry, here, today.
Woman suffers burns as stove bursts
Chandigarh, October 8
A 26-year-old married woman suffered burns following a stove burst at her Kaimbwala village residence, here yesterday morning. She was reportedly preparing a meal when the incident happened, the police said. The victim has been identified as Sonu, a mother of three.
Former registrar cremated
Mohali, October 8
The mortal remains of former registrar of Guru Nanak Dev University, principal Bharpur Singh, were consigned to flames today afternoon here. His elder son Pritpal Singh lit the pyre.
Mohali Mess
Green Belts: A picture of utter neglect
Mohali, October 8
Caught in an exchange of fire between the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) and the Municipal Council, the green belts lining the markets in the township are now a picture of neglect.
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Chandigarh, October 8
Chandigarh, October 8
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