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Toka (Panchkula), July 7 A vital bridge, across a seasonal choe here, linking Panchkula through Mattanwala with Kala Amb and beyond, has collapsed after dangling dangerously for over two years.

The bridge over a seasonal rivulet near Toka has collapsed because of heavy vehicular traffic. — Tribune Photo by Parvesh Chauhan

City cops get Hawara’s custody

Chandigarh, July 7 More arrests are likely to follow the arrival of Babbar Khalsa International’s alleged chief Jagtar Singh Hawara.

Jagtar Singh Hawara in the custody of the Chandigarh Police on Thursday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

City of frail hearts, says PGI study
Chandigarh, July 7
The state of Chandigarh's heart is a cause of concern. High on junk food but low on physical activity, Chandigarh residents, reeling under increasing stress levels face the wrath of urbanisation as more than seven per cent of its total adult population is suffering from coronary heart diseases.

Tense relatives dial London
Chandigarh, July 7
Celebrations by the city residents over the United Kingdom, winning the 2012 Olympics here come lined with a tragedy. 

COMMUNITY

Cong groups’ show of strength to impress high command
Chandigarh, July 7
The differences in the local unit of the Congress came to the fore at a press conference here today with one group parading winning candidates in the recently concluded Zila Parishad elections.

A Toyota jeep after it was pulled out of a trench in Sector 28 in Chandigarh on Thursday.

Grain market waterlogged
Chandigarh, July 7
The Grain Market in Sector 26 is entirely water-logged. Mr Raj Kumar Bansal, a former president of the Market Association, said sewers in a significant area were blocked. “The water pools are a perfect setting for the nurturing of mosquitoes and flies. The stench in the area is nauseating”, he said.

RITES approached for monorail project
Chandigarh, July 7
Monorail is the most accepted alternate mode of transportation being worked out for implementation in the city. The administration has even toyed with the ideas of electric trolley buses. However, there is a general agreement on the monorail system argued as most economically and ecologically viable system for local requirements.

HUDA fails to act in time yet again
Panchkula, July 7
The monsoon is here, bringing with it relief from the scorching summer. Failing to learn a lesson from last year’s experience when large tracts of land were washed away by floods, the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) has failed to move in time to safegaurd its land.

“Peace” boats to greet President Kalam on Hiroshima Day
Greenpeace India launches peace initiative
Chandigarh, July 7
Come Hiroshima Day and origami boats — the unique tokens dedicated to world peace — will greet the President of India A.P.J Abdul Kalam.

Junction boxes or deathtraps?
Panchkula, July 7
The open junction boxes of streetlights, and loose cables hanging from these in almost all sectors of the township, are a virtual deathtrap.

Hike in petro prices flayed
Mohali, July 7
The Consumers Protection Forum has condemned the hike in the prices of petrol and diesel and the power tariff and demanded that the hike should be withdrawn.

Admin gives last chance to transferees to complete buildings
Chandigarh, July 7
Transferees, who could not complete their unfinished buildings within the extended period up to March 31, 2005 have been given a one time final opportunity by the Chandigarh Administration.

Woman sustains burns
Mohali, July 7
A woman living in the Commando Complex in Phase XI sustained 85 per cent burn injuries while cooking here today. According to the police, clothes of Sukhwinder Kaur, wife of constable Iqbal Singh, caught fire while she was cooking food.

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CRIME

Gang duping foreign tourists busted
Chandigarh, July 7
A gang of cheats operating in Manali and Jaipur, accused of duping foreign tourists, was today “busted with the arrest of two members” by the local police here.

3 vehicles stolen
Chandigarh, July 7
Two cars and a scooter were stolen from the city during the past 48 hours. The police arrested a woman on the allegations of stealing and another man for indulging in gambling.

Naya Gaon resident found dead
Chandigarh, July 7
A 70-year-old resident of Naya Gaon was found dead this morning near the Cricket Stadium in Sector 16, here. The police handed over the body to the family of the deceased without a post-mortem on the request of the family members.

BUSINESS

Prevent chemical-related accidents, industrialists told
Chandigarh, July 7
The Chairman of the Punjab Pollution Control Board, Mr Tripat Rajinder Singh Bajwa, today called upon industrialists to take adequate preventive measures to check chemical-related accidents in their units.

PHDCCI: Trade via Wagah positive step
Chandigarh, July 7
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the decision of the Pakistan Government to allow import of livestock, meat and vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, onions and garlic without any duty and taxes from neighbouring countries, through the Wagah border.

SBoP branches to collect tax
Chandigarh, July 7
The Central Excise Commissionerate here has authorised the State Bank of Patiala in the northern area for collection of central excise/service tax.

EDUCATION

US teachers find city a blend of modernity, tradition
Chandigarh, July 7
What does the city of Chandigarh have to offer to a group of 16 teachers from US schools and community colleges by way of a cultural encounter? A lot really, says Ms Mary Ann Maslak, who teaches sociology in the School of Education at St. John’s University, New York. “The city is a unique combination of modernity and tradition. The cultural encounter here is proving to be very interesting and our perspectives are changing.”

SGPC medical college must ‘cut’ fee
Mohali, July 7
The Gursikh Naujwan Sabha had demanded reduction in fee in the case of seats reserved for Sikhs in the medical college run by the SGPC. Mr Sandeep Singh, president of the sabha, said at a press conference here today that the fee structure at Guru Ram Dass Medical College, Amritsar, was beyond the reach of the common man.

From Schools
Admission in science stream closed in four schools
Chandigarh, July 7
A total of 905 students were admitted as a part of the on-going centralised admission for Class XI at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 23, here today.

COURTS

Notice issued to Centre on Indian prisoners in Pak jails
Chandigarh, July 7
A Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court today issued notice of motion for August 3 on a petition seeking directions to the Government of India to take steps to get Indian youth in Pakistan jails released.

CAT directs govt not to fill post
Chandigarh, July 7
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) today directed the Union Government not to fill the post of member, Central Board of Excise and Customs, till July 11.

CULTURE

New Releases
Thrillers for movie buffs this weekend

Equally determined to forge his identity as director, Anubhav Sinha of ‘Tum Bin’ and ‘Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai’ fame, is all set to prove his worth with ‘Dus’ which is reportedly inspired from Hollywood film “24 Hours.” But Anubhav and producer Nitin Manmohan deny that ‘Dus’ is inspired from any Hollywood film. The movie stars Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, and Abhishek Bachchan. ‘Dus’ is much slicker and technically a superior product from Nitin Manmohan’s banner. A still from ‘Dus’.

Romancing rural Punjab

Chandigarh, July 7 Ravinder Singh’s exhibition at IndusInd gallery in Sector 8 features paintings on almost every theme, significant to the Punjab. Leaving aside the landscapes of Kashmir - a Valley which inspired Ravinder as a student - the show is all about the vim and vigour of Punjab. Ravinder Singh poses with his paintings at IndusInd gallery in Sector 8, Chandigarh, on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph

LEISURE

Fitness is not all brawn; it is positive outlook

They can make you look like divas or Greek gods but there are conditions, although simple ones — be regular, be patient and above all be committed. For the ‘joy ride’ to that perfectly toned body is not easy but fitness clubs and gymnasiums across the city are geared up to make the journey as smooth as possible! Fitness fad catches on in a big way and people sweat it out in a bid to stay healthy at a gym in Chandigarh. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Painting for a cause Col Prashant Kumar Jena hardly talks like an artist. In fact, he comes closest to a well informed world citizen who knows more about its realities than he should perhaps know. This very consciousness influences his body of artworks, now on display at Art Folio in Sector 9. Partners in a cause: Col Prashant Jena and daughter Neha sell art work to fund the education of poor students from rural Punjab. — A Tribune photograph

HEALTH

Campaign against unhygienic food
Mohali, July 7
Officials of the Health Department started a campaign here today to check the sale of unhygienic food during the on going monsoon season in order to control spread of diseases.

SPORTS

New ODI rules will be taxing for players: Prasad
Mohali, July 7
The new set of rules in one-day cricket matches will make the game more interesting and exciting. But this will also exert extra pressure on the captain and the bowlers, opined Venkatesh Prasad, a former Indian test player.

Visually impaired players get raw deal

Chandigarh, July 7 The four gritty visually impaired sportspersons of Punjab, who brought laurels to the country by winning three gold medals and a bronze medal in the British Open Athletics Championship, left high and dry as the Punjab Government has not extended any financial help to them till date. Visually impaired Para Olympians show their medals that they had won at the British Open Athletics Championship.

Akhtar Ali to hold coaching camp from July 23
Chandigarh, July 7
Akhtar Ali, a renowned International Tennis Coach, will conduct a 10-day Coaching Camp at Chandigarh for a selected group of highly talented young tennis players from July 23 to August 2. The camp will be held at the CLTA Tennis Stadium, Sector 10, Chandigarh.

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ADMINISTRATION

HUDA removes 140 jhuggis
Panchkula, July 7
The Enforcement Wing of the Haryana Urban Development Authority today removed 140 jhuggis in various parts of the township today.

MC notices to 50 shopkeepers
Mohali, July 7
The local municipal council has issued notices to 50 shopkeepers and others under the Dangerous and Offensive Trade and Pure Foods Act. Various shopkeepers and private hospitals have been asked to get their licences renewed.