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Sahara City Homes violating Act: PUDA
SSP issues show-cause notice to company
Mohali, April 10
The Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority here has asked the Punjab Police to book Sahara City Homes for violating various provisions of the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Act, 1995.

CPCB project awaits grant
Need to cap Dadu Majra dumping area
Chandigarh, April 10
Delay in the release of grants by the Central Pollution Control Board for the second phase of a pilot project has severely affected sanitation work in the city. The most severely hit is the dumping ground at Dadu Majra.

Navratras attract child beggars from afar
Panchkula, April 10
Cashing in on the largesse of devotees thronging the Mansa Devi shrine here, migrant labourers from nearby areas have found an easy way of making money.

Devotees donate Rs 4.94 lakh at Mansa Devi shrine Child beggars cajole devotees at the Mansa Devi shrine for alms during the Navratra fair at Panchkula on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

NRI molested in Sukhna Lake public toilet
Chandigarh, April 10
A newly married girl from Australia was allegedly molested inside a public toilet at the Sukhna Lake here today. This is the fourth such incident in the city during the last fortnight.

‘Drunk’ cops misbehave with man
Chandigarh, April 10
A man travelling in a car (No. CH03F 8335) witnessed horror and fear of being robbed of at the hands of two allegedly inebriated Punjab police personnel near Shishu Niketan School, Sector 66, Mohali, today afternoon.

Her tormentor her own son
Chandigarh, April 10
At 95 years of age, Rosy can hardly afford to rest. Her day dawns early and never really ends. It comes like a burden, heavy with the baggage of trauma - the only thing Rosy can call her own.

• Passing Thru

COMMUNITY

Experts favour continuation of subsidies in agriculture sector
Chandigarh, April 10
Experts attending a seminar on "Rationalising Investment and Subsidies in Indian Agriculture" today recommended that subsidies and public investment in the agriculture sector had to continue if agricultural growth were to be maintained.

UT staff strike on May 11
Chandigarh, April 10
Factionalism in UT employees came to the fore again today with two factions of the Federation of UT Employees and Workers organising two separate delegate conferences.

Voter card issued twice with wrong details
Chandigarh, April 10
Mr Kartar Singh, son of Mr Mangal Singh, resident of H-4/2, Adarsh Colony, Rajpura, is facing lot of harassment at the hands of officials at the Rajpura office of the Election Commission of India regarding his voter identity card.

SC group rues non-issuance of certificates
Chandigarh, April 10
The Chandigarh Scheduled Castes Welfare Association in its meeting today took up the matter of non-issuance of Scheduled Caste certificates by the Chandigarh Administration.

48 potters qualify for rehabilitation
Chandigarh, April 10
The Panchayat Department has found 48 potters eligible for rehabilitation in Maloya. According to Director Panchayats Arun Kumar, 50 plots of 5 marla each have been carved out in Maloya for the purpose.

12 couples tie nuptial knot
Zirakpur, April 10
Twelve couples tied nuptial knots at a mass marriages function arranged by the Gurmat Prachar Sewa Society, Bhabhat, in collaboration with Guru Granth Sahib Sewa Society, Chandigarh, and the Lions Clubs of Panchkula and Mohali, along with some persons of the locality in Bhabhat village, here today.

• Function to mark Nav Samvat
• Quantum jump in excise, ST collection

CRIME

Army officer’s father ends life
Panchkula, April 10
Fed up with protracted illness, 82-year-old father of a Lieutenant-Colonel reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a fan in Chandi Mandir flats. Ramesh Dharmadhikari was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his flat.

BUSINESS

Mountview set to don five-star cap
Chandigarh, April 10
The oldest premium hotel in the city, Mountview, is all set to be elevated to the five-star status. A team of the Union Ministry of Tourism is scheduled to come this month for a final inspection before the coveted five-star status is granted.

‘Quark City to bring Mohali on world map’
Mohali, April 10
Mr Rana K.P. Singh, Parliamentary Secretary, Industries and Commerce, said today that India’s largest business park “Quark City”, that was being constructed here, would bring Mohali on the world map.

Market panel chief’s election on April 28
Chandigarh, April 10
Elections for the post of chairman of the Market Committee, Chandigarh will be held on April 28, Mr Arun Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, said in a press note here yesterday.

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EDUCATION

Career fair organised at the Army Institute of Law Chandigarh, April 10 A career fair, “Meet the Future” was organised by the Army Institute of Law at its campus at Mohali on Sunday. Several commercial firms as well as noted practicing lawyers participated in the event. Students of the Army Institute of Law interact with corporate representatives at a career fair at Mohali on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Fitness workshop at school Panchkula, April 10 Aerobics, bhangra, guided meditation, reiki and yoga were some of the activities performed at the first “Wellness” Workshop held here at The Mango Grove School, in Sector 20 today.   Participants at a fitness workshop held at The Mango Grove School, in Sector 20, Panchkula, on Sunday.

Probe sought into Vaid’s admission
Chandigarh, April 10
Senator G. K. Chatrath has demanded a probe into the alleged illegal admission of Charu Vaid, daughter of GGDSD College Principal, Dr A.C. Vaid, in M. Com despite her getting a compartment in the B. Com III examinations.

Baisakhi Utsav at school
Panchkula, April 10
Baisakhi signifies the celebration of brotherhood and harmony among the masses representing diverse social cultures. This was stated by Mr Chander Mohan, Deputy Chief Minister, while speaking at ‘Baisakhi Utsav’ organised at Satluj Public School open air auditorium.

2 selected for B-school
Chandigarh, April 10
Two local students, Abhishek Krishan Aggarwal and Shruti Sharma, have been selected for the one-year-postgraduate programme in business management at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.

SPORTS

Wrestling being neglected               Chandigarh, April 10 Punjab has been the traditional ground for wrestling in India. The state has always given a boost to wrestlers like Dara Singh, Kartar Singh and Palwinder Singh Cheema. However, this sport has been relegated to the background. Grapplers undergo training at the wrestling training centre, Sector 42, Chandigarh. — A Tribune photograph Tennis tourney from today Chandigarh, April 10 The qualifying rounds of the All-India Tennis Association Talent Series Tournament organised by the Sports Department, concluded today at the Lake Club, Sector 6 here. The main events will start from April 11 from 9.00 am onwards.

UIET beat Infosys by 5 runs
Chandigarh, April 10
A friendly cricket match between Infosys Technologies Ltd. and UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh, was played today at the university grounds. Prof H. R. Seedhar inaugurated the match.

City lads win table soccer tournament
Panchkula, April 10
Shivam and Prakher of Chandigarh beat Ishan and Sudhanshu of Delhi by 10/3 in the 1st All-India Invitational Table Soccer Tournament, 2005, held at Doon Public School, here yesterday. Nine teams participated in the tournament organised by the Table Soccer Association of Panchkula.

Polling held in golf club
Chandigarh, April 10
The election scene in the Chandigarh Golf Club reached a feverish pitch with the polling being held today. Mr Tegvir Singh Sibia, Mr Gurinderjit Singh Sandhu and Col A.P. Singh (retd) are in the fray for the post of president of the club.

ADMINISTRATION

4 SIs promoted inspectors
Chandigarh, April 10
Four sub-inspectors of the Chandigarh Police were promoted to the rank of Inspectors Friday by UT, IG Rajesh Kumar. The decision was taken after the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee chaired by SSP Headquarter, Varinder Singh Chahal.