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Out on parole, murderer kills one more
Drug addict youth stabbed in busy street
Chandigarh, December 15
A 25-year-old man was killed with a chisel in a busy street of Hallo Majra village today. The profusely bleeding youth, Shiv Kumar, was declared brought dead at the Sector 32 Government Medical College and Hospital here.

Policemen examine the spot where Shiv Kumar (inset) was murdered in Hallo Majra village on Sunday; and (right) Shiv’s wife with her five-year-old son. — Photos Pankaj Sharma

Three men loot liquor vend
Panchkula, December 15
Armed men robbed a liquor vend on National Highway-73 near Chandi Mandir today. This is the third robbery in the district in the past one month. The incident occurred at about 8.30 am. The vend — Kalka Wine Shop — has two counters — one for the IMFL and the other for country liquor.

Privatisation of octroi collection begins today in SAS Nagar
SAS Nagar, December 15
In the absence of any order restraining it from doing so, the Municipal Council here is all set to begin the process of privatising its octroi collection from tomorrow by auctioning collection contracts.

Institutions owe 11 cr to PUDA; face action
SAS Nagar, December 15
As many as 15 institutional land allottees running various services in the township face action by the Punjab Urban Development and Planning Authority, including resumption of land, pending payment of more than Rs 11 crore to the authority.

Glory in Dhaka remembered
Chandigarh, December 15
It will be 31 years since India achieved its greatest victory over Pakistan on December 16, 1971. Pakistan’s Lieut-Gen Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi had signed the historic document to surrender at Dhaka exactly at 4.55 pm in front of a boisterous crowd raising anti-Pakistan slogans.

PU issues committed to panels
Chandigarh, December 15
New committees were formed on a majority of the issues which came up for discussion at Panjab University’s Senate here today. It was another day of postponing decisions on crucial items selected for deliberations for the benefit of students and staff members.

PU panel proposes new scholarships
Chandigarh, December 15
Besides the existing stipends, Panjab University will also give scholarships to the toppers of all its courses from the coming academic session. A decision in this regard has been taken by a special committee that studied the spending of alumni funds.

Golf club poll results today

Chandigarh, December 15 A less than expected turnout of voters at the annual election of the elitist Chandigarh Golf Club today turned the contest into a keen struggle for supremacy between opposing teams headed by Raja Malvinder Singh and Lieut Col A.P.Singh (retd). Capt Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab, relaxes with members of the Chandigarh Golf Club after casting his vote in the annual election of the club on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

CHANDIGARH CALLING CITY Beautiful is finding its easy pace changing and roads clogged due to heavy traffic at certain hours. The city is following in the footsteps of Delhi by installing a timer on the traffic signal at the Government Press Chowk to reduce the Motorists’ restlessness at signals. The first timer on the signal has come as a relief to motorists and saves fuel with motorists being allowed to switch off engines during the stoppage time. Traffic jams Care for the stage? Searching for shanti Respecting talent Pedestrian passage Jacob’s wit ‘No parking’ His generosity Helmetless ‘New Delhi look’

COMMUNITY

BJP leaders elated over Gujarat win; hail Modi
Chandigarh, December 15
The BJP victory in Gujarat toeing a hardline propagated by Chief Minister Narendra Modi has brought cheers to party cadres in the region which tasted electoral successes under Modi’s guidance barring a minor setback caused by the announcement of resignation of Bharatiya Janta Yuva Morcha UT vice-president Baldeo Pandey.

RUN UP TO MC POLL WARD NOS. 13 & 14
Residents want better amenities
Panchkula, December 15
Residents of ward No. 13 (parts of Sectors 15 and 14) and ward No. 14 (part of Sector 15) hope that their representatives in the Municipal Council will ensure better civic amenities in their wards.

Move to privatise project opposed
Chandigarh, December 15
State executive committee of the Punjab Draughtsmen Association, at its meeting held here today, decided to oppose the state government’s reported move to hand over the work on Shahpur Kandi project to a private concern.

Advani's assurance to beopar mandal
Chandigarh, December 15
Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani has reportedly assured a delegation of the Chandigarh Beopar Mandal, which met him yesterday, to go into the recent notification of rent decontrol.

Seminar on national integration
Panchkula, December 15
A seminar on national integration was organised by the Ekta Prayaas Manch here today. People from all walks of life and different religions participated in this seminar. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Harinder Mehboob, a litterateur, said that Sikh religion had been all-encompassing and to live in harmony with other religions was one of the basic teachings of the religion. 

CRIME

Two hurt in accident
SAS Nagar, December 15
A 48-year-old woman driving Kinetic Honda was injured after her vehicle was hit by a motor cycle coming from the opposite side, near Gurdwara Amb Sahib here today. The man driving the motor cycle was also injured in the accident.

BUSINESS

Flavour industry for cut in excise duty
Chandigarh, December 15
The fragrance and flavour industry, with an annual turnover of over Rs 2,000 crore, is set to grow at a 10 to 15 per cent rate provided the Central Government was ready to the review the excise duty.

EDUCATION

HAMARA SCHOOL
DUTT VISHESH SCHOOL SECTOR 26
Where teaching does not mean drilling

The feeling of love and peace is almost palpable as you walk into the campus in sector 26, which houses Dutt Vishesh School. With its bright airy rooms, sprawling green lawns and well maintained flower beds, the school is just the right place for your child to spend the major growing up hours of his life. A view of Dutt Vishesh School, Sector 26, Chandigarh. — Photo Parvesh Chauhan

‘High spirit should not be mistaken for indiscipline’
Ms. Sharda Dutt is a person one can run to with all sorts of problems. A lady with great insight of human psychology, she gives the impression of the solid rock bottom where one can anchor safely, but only till you get to know her better.

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‘Give priority to recognised schools’
Chandigarh, December 15
The Recognised Schools’ Management Association alleged today that the Chandigarh Private Schools (Unrecognised) Association has distorted the facts pertaining to the legitimate rights and entities of the recognised schools in the city.

Schoolchildren present a complete show
Chandigarh, December 15
From simple theme songs to complex socio-political satires, students of the Sector 26 Dutt Vishesh School presented all in a complete show that reflected their innocence as well as grasp over the complexities of life.

‘No vehicle day’ pledge by NSS unit

Chandigarh, December 15 The NSS unit of Punjab Engineering College today celebrated National Conservation Day by declaring December 15 as “no vehicle day”. The drive has been initiated to promote the use of bicycles among college students. NSS campers of Punjab Engineering College take the pledge for “no vehicle day”, on the college campus in Sector 12, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Extended hours at school
Panchkula, December 15
Dikshant International School will now offer extended hours to students aiming for admissions to top residential public schools in the country. This was stated by the director of the school, Mr Mitul Dikshit, while addressing mediapersons here today.

CULTURE

Rock band back after 10 years
Chandigarh, December 15
Triangle, the name might evoke some hazy memory of a rock band in the early eighties, which went into oblivion as rock gave away to pop, making pop, ‘the music’ of the region. But that was then. After a long period of hibernation the group reunited once again with a renewed vigour.

Akademi to have art gallery
Chandigarh, December 15
After years of hiring the premises of other buildings for holding activities aimed at cultural promotion, the Chandigarh Arts Council will have its own space for presentation.

Exhibiting life with cartoons
Chandigarh, December 15
After a gap of years, local cartoonist S.C. Bhattacharya today sprung back into action with a show of his latest cartoons and posters. Acclaimed internationally for his creative and artistic inclinations, Bhattacharya has exhibited about 110 cartoons of various descriptions in the art gallery of Punjab Kala Bhavan in Sector 16.

HEALTH

Fortis clarifies on patient’s death
SAS Nagar, December 15
In response to the story carried by Chandigarh Tribune on December 12, the Medical Director of Fortis Heart Institute, Dr R.V. Karanjekar, has stated that ‘‘while it is unfortunate that a life was lost, there are certain irrefutable medical facts, which need to be pointed out.”

Pensioners hail health scheme

Chandigarh, December 15 “The decision to extend the Central Government’s Health Scheme to the city since January 2002 is attracting pensioners from the far flung areas of Punjab, J& K and Haryana to the city. Members of the coordination committee of the Central Government Pensioners’ Association, Chandigarh celebrate 11th Pensioners’ Day at Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, in Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Seminar on ophthalmology
Panchkula, December 15
“Eye surgery for cataract and glaucoma is in for a major revolution once plasma blade/fugo blade is adopted for surgeries here”, said Dr Daljit Singh, an eye specialist from Amritsar.

SPORTS

Superb display by St Xavier students

Chandigarh, December 15 A superb display of skills was today presented by the senior class students of St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, on the school premises. The chief guest, Mr Inderjit Singh Sandhu, Additional Deputy Commissioner, declared the meet open. Students of St Xavier Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, at the annual sports day of the school, perform a peacock drill in Chandigarh on Sunday. — Photo Parvesh Chauhan

Bimla, Deepinder win
Chandigarh, December 15
Bimla Kumari of the MCM DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, in women section while Deepinder Singh of Tender Heart School, Sector 33, in boys section pedalled hard to win the cross country mass start races in the Chandigarh Mountain Bike Championships held today at Kaimbala village near the Sukhna.

Sheffali wins car rally
Chandigarh, December 15
As part of its drive to promote safe driving in the country, the Maruti Udyog Limited today organised the third women’s power drive car rally. The Mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, Ms Lalit Joshi, flagged of the rally at 8.30 a.m. from the Lake Club.