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Hounded
5,400 stray dogs, 12 catchers
Chandigarh, May 15
 A bigger challenge is the rising incidence of dog bites — 7,200 cases were reported in Chandigarh’s anti-rabies clinic between January and December, 2006. With sterilisation capacity weak as ever, stray dog menace continues to stalk the city. Of the 5,400 stray dogs (according to the 2003 survey by the animal husbandry department) in the city, just seven per cent get sterilised, making the control of stray dog population a challenge.

Ex-Army officer, wife found murdered

Panchkula, May 15 A day after the murder of three persons at Kajheri, a retired Major General and his wife were found dead at their rented Sector-25 residence here today. Maj Gen K.C. Dhingra

Kajheri Case
100 detained for questioning
Chandigarh, May 15
The local police has rounded up around 100 persons for questioning in yesterday’s case of murder of three persons in Kajheri village. Deputy superintendent of police (south) K.I.P. Singh said they had identified around 30 persons hailing from Marwaha village in Bhagalpur district, Bihar, the native village of suspects Rajiv and Amit.

Signs of struggle suggest Balbir was tortured
Chandigarh, May 15
Blinded by the lust for valuables and cash, which they thought their masters had kept on the first floor of their dwelling unit, the suspects in the Kajheri murder case allegedly dragged and tortured septuagenarian Balbir Kaur, before strangulating her.

PU examiners in language tangle
Chandigarh, May 15
In spite of the best efforts of Panjab University vice-chancellor to ensure fair and speedy evaluation of answer-sheets at the table-marking centre here, “language blues” have hit the system.

Faux Pas
SDM sends minor to Burail jail
Chandigarh, May 15
A Manimajra-based family was today at the receiving end when SDM (East) Swati Sharma, while conducting the court of executive magistrate, sent a minor boy to Burail Jail.

12-yr RI for drug peddler
Chandigarh, May 15
A Kullu-based drug peddler, Pasang Lama, was today sentenced to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment for possessing 35 kg high-grade charas.

 

COMMUNITY

Irregularities in hiring vehicles by Army: CAG
Chandigarh, May 15
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has brought out irregularities in hiring of light vehicles by the Shimla-based Army Training Command (ARTRAC) as well as malpractices in use of vehicles by various establishments.

Zirakpur-Ambala stretch
Traffic jams, potholes haunt commuters
Dera Bassi, May 15
The four-laning of the Zirakpur-Ambala stretch on NH 21 has opened a pandora’s box for motorists.

Ex-employee to get dues after 11 years
Chandigarh, May 15
After long 11 years, Dharam Pal Verma, a former employee with the malaria wing of the Chandigarh Administration, will get his legitimate share of dues.

Infant dies; father alleges negligence

Mohali, May 15 A resident of Chadiala Sudan village today alleged here that his child died due to the negligence of the nursing staff of the local Civil Hospital. Harbans Lal shows documents relating to the treatment of his wife at the Civil Hospital in Mohali on Tuesday. —  Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu

Overflowing sewage misery for industrialists Chandigarh, May 15 Overflowing sewage caused by a blocked sewerage line has created unsanitary conditions in Phase II of the Industrial Area, causing misery for entrepreneurs of a section of the area - from plot Nos. 324 to 337. Foul smell emanating from the overflowing sewage had thrown routine life out of gear, alleges Gulab Jain, an affected industrialist. Overflowing sewage outside one of the units in Industrial Area, Phase II, in Chandigarh on Tuesday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Rotary International
Empowerment of youth important: Wilkinson
Chandigarh, May 15
Inaugurations, project visits and interaction with young persons marked the second day of Rotary International president-elect Wilfrid J. Wilkinson’s visit to the city.

IT Park
Farmers submit petition to Patil
Chandigarh, May 15
The Chandigarh Farmers Action Group has handed over a petition to Union home minister Shivraj Patil apprising him of the plight of farmland owners in the city.

70 objections against acquisitions
Chandigarh, May 15
The Land Acquisition Officer of the Chandigarh administration has received 70 objections against the move to acquire land by the administration, particularly in Mani Majra area near the IT park.

Damdami Taksal seeks arrest of dera chief

Chandigarh, May 15 A delegation of the Damdami Taksal, led by its head Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma, today called on Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and sought the arrest of the head of Dera Saccha Sauda for his blasphemous act of donning the dress of the tenth Guru at a religious ceremony. A delegation of the Damdami Taksal emerges from the residence of Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal in Chandigarh on Tuesday.—  A Tribune photograph

Lalru boy clears  CS exam
Lalru, May 15
A local boy, Amandeep Singh, has brought laurels to the region by clearing the Civil Services exams, result of which was declared yesterday. He got 321st rank. Son of teacher couple Kuldip Singh and Sukhjit Kaur, Amandeep studied at government schools before getting an electronics degree from Chandigarh Engineering College here in 2003.

Body found
Panchkula, May 15
An unidentified 50-year-old man was found dead in Chandikotla village in Chandimandir here today. The body was spotted by a passerby who informed the police. Since there are no injury marks or wounds on the body, it is being presumed that he died of a medical ailment. For now, his body has been placed in the mortuary. — TNS

Letters

CRIME

3-year-old’s rape
Police fails to make headway
Mohali, May 15
No arrest has been made by the police so far in connection with the rape and death of a three-year-old girl in Sector 71. The police today rounded up some persons in this regard, but the suspect could not be identified.

One held for rape bid
Mohali, May 15
The police has arrested one person on the charge of rape bid on a 10-yr-old girl in Patran village.

Man duped of Rs 25,000
Chandigarh, May 15
The local police booked workers of R.R Financial Consultants, Sector 22, for duping a Mansa resident of Rs 25,000 on the pretext of getting him a loan.

BUSINESS

Insurance employees oppose increase in FDI

Chandigarh, May 15 The Northern Zone Insurance Employees Association has opposed the provision of increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector. The union finance minister had made provisions for increasing the FDI in the insurance sector from 26 per cent to 49 per cent. Members of the Northern Zone Insurance Employees Association address mediapersons in Chandigarh on Tuesday. A Tribune photograph

Estate officer on long leave
Property dealers seek new appointment
Panchkula, May 15
The Haryana State Property Dealers Welfare Association today demanded appointment of an estate officer, HUDA, so that the public is not put to any inconvenience.

EDUCATION

Model School?
A mockery of education system
Chandigarh, May 15

Poor sanitary conditions, stinking toilets, children sitting on the floor due to shortage of benches. Such are the conditions prevailing at Government Model High School, Sector 39, making a mockery of the city’s education culture. Students of Government Model High School, Sector 39, attend Hindi classes sitting on the floor as there is a shortage of benches in the school. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Teachers attend training programme
Chandigarh, May 15
In-service teachers training programme for primary teachers of Chandigarh schools was conducted in the State Institute of Education, Sector 32, Chandigarh, today.

250 students attend animation course
Chandigarh, May 15
At least 250 students attended a free three-day certificate course in animation — 'Edumation 07' — held at the ICSSR complex, Panjab University, today. The course is being organised by Animation Live, premium production resource for 3D computer animation and graphics.

Special kids put up sales counter
Chandigarh, May 15

Children of the Government Institute for Mentally Retarded Children (GIMRC), Sector 32, installed a sales counter for selling self-manufactured spices at Government Model Senior Secondary School (GMSSS), Sector 32, here, today. The event was inaugurated by Dr B.S. Chavan, joint director, GIMRC-32. Special children sell self-manufactured spices at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 32, in Chandigarh on Tuesday.

From Colleges
SEMINAR: In an endeavour to help its faculty attain a better understanding and respect for human values and ideals, Rayat and Bahra Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sahauran, organised a seminar on the role of human values in management and society here.

COURTS

Bar Body
Office-bearers take oath
Chandigarh, May 15
Even as the controversy over alleged discrepancies in the High Court Bar Association’s poll rages, the newly elected office-bearers took oath of office today.

CULTURE

'Kaifi aur Main' on May 20
Chandigarh, May 15
'Kaifi aur Main', a production put together by Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar, one of the most enduring and creative duos in the film industry, is scheduled to be staged on May 20 at Tagore Theatre. The play is being brought together by the Durga Das Foundation, Spice Telecom and The Tribune.

Manish excels in poster contest
Chandigarh, May 15
Manish Toor won the first prize in a poster-designing competition organised by the Blood Bank Society. The event was sponsored by the HSBC Bank and The Tribune.

HEALTH

Command Hospital gets VIP ward
Chandigarh, May 15
A VIP officers' ward, comprising four suites, has been established at the Command Hospital, Chandi Mandir. The new ward will have all the modern facilities required for the treatment and comfort of the patients and the amenities provided in the ward will be comparable to any corporate hospital.

SPORTS

Expedition to Khardung La in August
Chandigarh, May 15
The Chandigarh Adventure Association (CAA) will organise “Expedition Khardung La 2007” in August. Around 200 to 250 participants from different states are expected to join the expedition to the world’s highest motorable pass on the eve of Independence Day.

 

Rock Rovers outclass BCPL Chandigarh, May 15 The Rock Rovers team outclassed BPCL (8-6) in the 5th edition of Olympian Dharam Singh Memorial six-a-side hockey tournament held at the Sector 18 Hockey Stadium, here, today. A match between Rock Rovers and BPCL in progress during the six-a-side hockey tournament at hockey stadium, Sector 18, in Chandigarh on Tuesday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Wrestling body releases calendar
Chandigarh, May 15
The Chandigarh Wrestling Association has prepared its sports calendar for 2007-2008. Releasing the calendar, the association’s general secretary Darshan Lal Sharma said a number of coaching camps had been planned to prepare the Chandigarh teams for national wrestling championships and other important national level tournaments.

Grooming hockey talent on its turf
Chandigarh, May 15
The Chandigarh Hockey Academy, Sector 42, has made its name in the hockey arena by producing a number of international players.

PU badminton hall fee hike
Players left in lurch
Chandigarh, May 15
If national badminton players of school and colleges who practice at Panjab University’s badminton hall are to be believed, the authorities have made made things tougher for players to pursue the sport.

Ankit props up Chandigarh
Chandigarh, May 15
With a magnificent 91 runs knock by Ankit Kaushik, supported by Shah Nawaj, who scored 67 runs, the Chandigarh team could muster 293 runs in 87 overs in the first innings against Bathinda at the Punjab State u-17 tournament for the M.L. Markan Trophy 2007-08 at DAV School, Sector 8, here today.

ADMINISTRATION

UT to keep conversion fee
Chandigarh, May 15
The ministry of finance has allowed the Chandigarh administration to keep the money collected for conversions under a special budget head which will be used exclusively for development of the Industrial Area.