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Lines of peril put lives on the line
Zirakpur, November 8
The four persons killed due to electrocution over the past two years in the Zirakpur area have been victims of the tendency to use every inch of their property and little regard for safety, winked at by the PSEB and the nagar panchayat.

Several houses have enclosed poles of an 11-KV electricity line and (right) buildings that have come up in violation of the law adjacent to a 66-KV transmission line in Govind Vihar Colony, Bartana village, Zirakpur Nagar Panchayat. —  Tribune photos by Manoj Mahajan

Denied warmth, he embraced cold death
Chandigarh, November 8
The failure to procure a quilt for his family forced Radhey Shyam Dubey, a labourer, to end his life. His body was found yesterday morning at DLF building in Kishangarh IT Park. 

A serpentine guest comes calling
Panchkula, November 8
The shopkeepers in the shuttering market of Sector 25 had an unusual guest last night. An 8-foot-long python managed to perch itself atop the tin roof of a shop last night, and was caught by the shopkeeper and three others this morning.

An 8-foot python after it was released by Wildlife Department officials in the forest area around Berwala, near Panchkula, on Monday.
— Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

MC staff observe complete strike
Chandigarh, November 8
A complete strike was observed by various employees unions of the Municipal Corporation here today to protest against the “illegal” orders of absorption of an employee of the UT Administration into the Municipal Corporation.

PGI offers 12 tests under package system
Chandigarh, November 8
The PGI has selected 12 laboratory tests conducted by the departments of haematology and biochemistry to be offered to the patients admitted in general wards under the newly introduced package system in which a daily charge of Rs 50 is levied on each patient.

Slimmer bags for tender shoulders from next session
Chandigarh, November 8
Believe it or not, a primary level student will have to carry a single textbook to school from the next academic session thereby reducing the weight of his school bag by several kilograms.

Living with a "toxic" reality of Bhopal tragedy
Chandigarh, November 8
Shahid Noor has inherited a legacy he can hardly boast of. Orphaned on the fateful night of December 2, 1984, when 40 tons of lethal gas leaked from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal, Noor is still struggling to come to terms with the "toxic" reality of his life. Traumatized and tearful, he has just one claim to fame. He is among the few orphans to figure in the Bhopal government's official "orphaned-due-to-Bhopal-tragedy" list.

Shahid Noor, an orphan of the Bhopal gas tragedy, holds out portraits of his parents who died immediately after inhaling the toxic gases on the night of December 2, 1984. 
— Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma 

CHANDIGARH CALLING WITH the advent of winter, the Sukhna Lake becomes a virtual haven for the winged visitors, especially for those who flock in droves from distant lands. Amongst these multi-hued feathered friends who flock to the lake is the snowwhite Indian goose (see picture), a lovable little leggy bird known for its legendary docility. Bollywood and AIDS awareness Have faith in police Children and sports

COMMUNITY

MC byelection: Girdhari Lal is BJP candidate
Chandigarh, November 8
The Bharatiya Janata Party announced Mr Girdhari Lal Jindal as the party candidate for the byelection to ward No. 11 of the municipal corporation at a press conference at the BJP office, here today.

BDPO withdraws bar on staff
Chandigarh, November 8
A controversial letter which had forced the local MP, Mr Pawan Bansal, to question the working of the officialdom, has been withdrawn by the wing concerned of the Chandigarh Administration. Mr Bansal had questioned the officials publicly on Oct 7.

Fauji Beat
Will India ever get a CDS?
THE Standing Committee of Defence in its recent report has rapped the Ministry of Defence for dragging its feet on the appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff for more than three years.

The structure at the 3 BRD with the personnel associated with a cleanliness drive. Air Commodore S.P.S. Virk is on the left of the structure.

Chandigarh Club ballots found in order
Chandigarh, November 8
The ballots and their counterfoils in the Chandigarh Club elections have been found in order. The number of counterfoils were counted and matched with the ballots on Sunday. A formal report is ready and will be submitted to the Delhi-based Company Law Board tomorrow.

NCC cadets bag bronze
Chandigarh, November 8
Cadets of the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh NCC Directorate have bagged the bronze in boat-pulling competition during the national-level Nau-Sainik Camp held in Vishakapatnam.

CRIME

PEC lecturer’s son booked for fake certificates
Chandigarh, November 8
A Lecturer of Punjab Engineering College has allegedly produced fake sports gradation certificates to seek admission for his son in the prestigious college.

Alert cop nets 6 thieves 
Mohali, November 8
A remarkable catch of six thieves from a bus at Kharar yesterday by a Mohali policeman travelling in the same bus today led to a squabble of sorts within the police for credit. Both the Mohali police and Ropar CIA staff are now claiming credit for the catch.

BUSINESS

Canbazar concludes
Chandigarh, November 8
A three-day exhibition ‘Canbazar’ at the Lajpat Rai Bhavan, sector 15, concluded today. Around 45 women entrepreneurs had put up their stalls to exhibit their products.

EDUCATION

Campus Beat
Art College students protest at PU
Chandigarh, November 8
Students of Government Art College, Sector 10, staged a dharna in front of the office of the Panjab University Vice-Chancellor, Prof K.N. Pathak, here today.

Staff divided over absorption in PEC
Chandigarh, November 8
The Group C and D employees of Punjab Engineering College seem to be divided over giving their option for permanent absorption in the deemed university.

COURTS

HIGH COURT
Restraint sought on misleading ads
Chandigarh, November 8
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking restraint on the publication and telecast of misleading advertisements, particularly those promising medical treatment and superstitious assistance.

HC gives green light to shopping festival
Chandigarh, November 8
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today quashed all conditions but one imposed by the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh in granting permission on November 4 to the Sector 22 Market Welfare Association concerning a Divali shopping festival.

Councillor acquitted in bribe case
Panchkula, November 8
The Additional District and Sessions Judge, Panchkula, Ms Sneh Prashar, today acquitted Mr Hari Narain Sharma, a former sanitation contractor of the Municipal Council. He was accused by the MC President, Ms Seema Chaudhary, of trying to bribe her.

CULTURE

Tracing the yearnings of a woman
Chandigarh, November 8
Presented for the second time on the stage of Tagore Theatre, Bhanu Bharti’s “Naachni” traced the yearnings of a woman. Revolving around the life of a court dancer subjected to the vagaries of the male-dominated society, the play makes strong statements about the liberty of women. In his case, art becomes the tool for the protagonist’s emancipation. Though simple in tone, the story is presented intensely in the language of theatre. The sets are now allowed to spoil the harmony of the space in which the court dancer seeks out the purpose of her life.

A scene from a play ‘Naachni’ written, designed and directed by Bhanu Bharti at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Monday. 
— Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

SPORTS

MCM DAV girls clinch netball title
Chandigarh, November 8
The MCM DAV College for Women, Sector 36, bagged the Panjab University Inter-College Netball Championship for the session 2004-2005. Second place in this section went to the Government College for Women, Sector 11 while third place to the GGS College for Women, Sector 26.

Four skaters of Manav Mangal School, Sector 11, Panchkula, who won rich haul of medals in the Panchkula District Skating meet.

• Skaters honoured

• Inter-house cycle race

• Kavita, Rudra excel

Abhimanyu brings laurels to city
Chandigarh, November 8
City-based swimmer Abhimanyu Tewari (17) gave a remarkable performance at the 50th National School Games held at Sirsa. A Class XII student of Bhavan Vidyalya, Sector 27, won gold medals in the 50-metre back stroke and 100-metre back stroke events.

ADMINISTRATION

UT granted Rs 63 cr for salaries
Chandigarh, November 8
The Union Finance Ministry has imposed a cut of Rs 2 crore on funds meant for development in the city while agreeing to the demand of the Chandigarh Administration to allow a hike of about Rs 63 crore required for paying salaries to employees, paying power arrears and meeting fuel expenses of official vehicles.