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Jeweller booked for cheating people
Flees city with family
Mohali, October 31
The police has booked the owner of Sahdeva Jewellers, Phase II here for defrauding a large number of Mohali residents of lakhs. The jeweller, known as ‘Prince’ is absconding along with his family and allegedly owes over Rs 45 lakh to his ‘gold kitty’ members.

Early moonrise adds to Karva’s festive spirit
Bangle sellers, henna artists make hay
Chandigarh, October 31
The moon was exceptionally friendly today. Much against the expectations of fasting women, it marked a rather early presence in the sky, adding the much-needed zest to the already festive spirits.

• Karva Chauth celebrated

Women look at the moon through a sieve on the occasion of Karva Chauth for the longevity of their husbands in Chandigarh on Sunday. — Photo by Pradeep Tewari

5.25 kg male child delivered
Chandigarh, October 31
A “jumbo” baby boy, weighing around 5.25 kg (13 pounds) by Charanjit Kaur, of Sector 20 here.

Great rush for commission into Territorial Army
Chandigarh, October 31
There has been a record number of applicants seeking commission in the Territorial Army (TA), the written test for which was held here today.

Top priority to be given to information warfare
Chandigarh, October 31
In the backdrop of information warfare assuming a key role in achieving strategic and tactical superiority in today’s battlefield environment, the recently set up Directorate of Information Warfare at Army Headquarters (AHQ) needs to be re-organised into a tri-service organisation to bring the Air Force and the Navy within its mandate.

Bhopal tragedy unfolded — in frames
Chandigarh, October 31
Twenty years after the lethal gases escaped from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory to devastate generations, the tragedy still continues to unfold.

The two photographs that form part of Raghu Rai's exhibition which brings out the past and present reality of Bhopal gas tragedy. Conceived by Greenpeace, the exhibition is heading for Chandigarh now.

Two held for duping one of Rs 8 lakh
Chandigarh, October 31
A Sector 35 resident was dumped in Bangkok by an immigration agent who received Rs 8 lakh from the former to send him to Canada.

Clash in hotel, 3 youths injured
Panchkula, October 31
Three youths were injured in a clash at Hotel North Park late last night, at a party.

MC bypoll on Nov 28
Chandigarh, October 31
Byelection to Ward No. 11 of the Municipal Corporation will be held on November 28. Comprising Sectors 20 and 33, the seat had fallen vacant after former Mayor, Gian Chand Gupta, resigned as Councillor following his appointment as an office-bearer of the Haryana BJP.

COMMUNITY

MC to round up stray cattle
Panchkula, October 31
The municipal council has decided to take charge in order to deal with stray cattle menace in the township. Instead of contracting out the service for rounding up of stray cattle, the council will do the job on its own.

With the Municipal Council all set to take charge, stray cattle menace in Panchkula will be solved soon. — A Tribune photograph

Proposal on Mohali’s first multiplex runs into rough weather
Mohali, October 31
A proposal by a private party for setting up the town’s first multiplex has run into rough weather with the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) and the Divisional Town Planner (DTP) refusing to give no-objection certificates for a change in land use.

Ranbaxy employee Jagdish Singh cremated Mohali, October 31 Body of Jagdish Singh 38 year old technician with the company who died in the fire yesterday while trying to rescue other persons was cremated at his village Baroli, Anandpur Sahib here today.

Fire Department to inspect chemical units
Mohali, October 31
The Mohali Fire Department will conduct an inspection of all chemical units running in Mohali. This decision was taken by the department today in wake of the fire in Ranbaxy Pharmaceutical’s bulk drug plant here yesterday that led to the death of one person and injured two.

Motorists in top gear as fuel prices remain neutral
Chandigarh, October 31
The quibbling by oil companies notwithstanding, the Centre's decision today of not hiking the petrol and diesel prices soothed the frayed nerves of the city motorists and was widely welcomed.

Indira Gandhi remembered
Chandigarh, October 31
The Chandigarh Territorial Congress Committee (CTCC) observed the death anniversary of the former Prime Minister, Ms Indira Gandhi, at the Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Sector 35, here today.

A view of the blood donation camp organised on the death anniversary of Indira Gandhi at Rajiv Bhavan, Sector 35, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Books on parenting a big draw
Chandigarh, October 31
Parenting has never been as challenging as it is in this age of gizmos. Concern for the child is no wonder on the top of parent’s priority, at least so shows the latest book exhibition of the British Library, which has been inspired by demands of readers.

Readers at the British Library, which is exhibiting a host of books to cater to everyone’s interest. — A Tribune photograph

HVP’s merger ‘to boost’ Cong prospects
Panchkula, October 31
The merger of the local unit of the Haryana Vikas Party (HVP) with the District Congress on October 29, will give a major push to the Congress, as it readies itself for the State Assembly elections.

BSNL staff for action against Reliance
Chandigarh, October 31
The BSNL Employees Union, Punjab Circle has urged the government and BSNL management to file criminal charges against Reliance for cheating and fraud, causing loss of thousands of crores to BSNL, a public sector company.

Labourer dies as wall caves in
Panchkula, October 31
A 40-year-old labourer from Chandigarh today died when the wall he was building at the Chandi Mandir Petrol pump collapsed.

Vigilance awareness week
Chandigarh, October 31
The Office of the Accountant General (A&E), Haryana, has planned various activities as part of the “Vigilance awareness week” from November 1 to 6.

New pay commission sought
Chandigarh, October 31
The Government Pensioners Association, Punjab, has demanded the constitution of the new pay commission for employees and pensioners.

Tribune employee retires
Chandigarh, October 30
Mr Ishwar Dutt Sharma (Rahi), Incharge, Time Office of The Tribune, retired today after putting in over 40 years of service.

CRIME

1 held for eve-teasing
Panchkula, October 31
The police has arrested Rajesh on the charge of eve-teasing. A complaint was made against him by, Ms Brahmwati, a resident of Sector 21, who alleged that he spoke indecent words to her daughter and teased her.

One booked for fraud
Mohali, October 31
The police here has registered a case of fraud against a Panchkula resident, S.K. Behal. The complainant Mr Om Prakash, a resident of Maloya Colony, told the police that Behal had defrauded him of Rs 2.25 lakh. The police is yet to arrest the accused.

Bank manager’s briefcase stolen
Chandigarh, October 31
A Sector 20-C resident allegedly stole a briefcase of a manager of the PNB in Sector 17 on Friday and next day tried to encash one of the stolen cheques in the Sector 17 branch.

EDUCATION

Children participate in Gurmat Samagam
Mohali, October 31
As many as 1500 students of various schools in Mohali participated in the Baal Utsahit Gurmat Samagam held here today. Lectures, gurbani kanth, dastar bandi, poetry recitation competitions were organised to commemorate the fifth founders day of Harcharan Kamal Sahib, Gurdwara, Phase 10.

Schoolchildren participate in the Baal Utsahit Gurmat Samagam at Harcharan Kamal Sahib Gurdwara, Phase 10 in Mohali on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

CBSE urged to make human rights a subject
Chandigarh, October 31
A plea to include human rights in the school curriculum was made at a seminar on the “role of students in the field of human rights” organised by the Lawyers for Human Rights International (LHRI) at Musafir Auditorium in Sector 24 here today.

Left in the lurch, teachers stage protest
Chandigarh, October 31
The move to ascertain the choice of station from computer teachers, selected under the Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan, went haywire today when a number of candidates, who were not asked the option, raised slogans against the Punjab Government for allegedly discontinuing the process.

English certificates for students
Chandigarh, October 31
The British Council today presented The British English Certificate to students of Chitkara Institute of Engineering and Technology (CIET). The students who attended the course received certificates from Mr Deep Adhikari, Manager Examination Services – North India, British Council in a ceremony held on the college premises.

CULTURE

Goans on a musical trip
Chandigarh, October 31
Taan-Trikz, the music band with an infectious style, can’t stop raving about its Goan origins. All four members of this superbly diverse music band hail from Goa and naturally bring with them the whiff of its fresh air.

Members of music band Taan-Trikz perform at a CII fair in Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan concludes
Chandigarh, October 31
The three-day Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan concluded today with a vocal recital by Shruti Sadolikar and a sitar recital by Budhaditya Mukherjee, who enthralled the audience at Tagore Theatre. Ram Deshpande was another presenter for the show which was organised this morning.

Dastkars give lesson in paper embroidery
Chandigarh, October 31
About 45 craftspersons are participating in the Akhil Bharatiya Dastkar Samiti handicraft show being held at Lajpat Rai Bhavan in Sector 15. Apart from the regular display of exotic ware, they are also demonstrating their arts for visitors to the exhibition, the proceeds of which will go to the artisans.

Visitors to the Akhil Bharatiya Dastkar Samiti exhibition organised at Lajpat Rai Bhavan in Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune photo

HEALTH

Ensure quality neonatal care, say experts
Chandigarh, October 31
The health system should not merely focus on the mushrooming Intensive Care Units (ICU) for the newborns in the country but also ensure quality neonatal care. This was highlighted by experts on the concluding day of the Annual Convention of the National Neonatology Forum at the PGI today.

SPORTS

PU, Pbi varsity triumph
Chandigarh, October 31
Punjabi University and hosts Panjab University won their semi-final league matches against Delhi University and Kurukshetra University in the North Zone Inter-University Basketball (men) Tournament played here today on the PU grounds.

Prize winners of the Fourth Panchkula District Carrom Championship which concluded at Saupins School in Panchkula on Sunday. — Photo by Malkiat Singh	A kho-kho match in progress in Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph