537 students awarded
Ambala, March 6
The 92nd annual prize distribution function of SD College was held here today. The principal of the college, Dr Desh Bandhu, read out the annual report highlighting the achievements of the staff and the students in various fields.

Villagers protest against setting up of a liquor manufacturing
unit at Sandharsi village, near Ghanaur, on Friday. A Tribune
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Missing child found at Nasik
Kharar, March 6
PGI Childline, Chandigarh has traced a child at Nasik who belongs to Badh Majra
village at Kharar. The child has been living at the Childline, Nasik for the
past one and a half month.
Villagers protest bad condition of roads
Fatehgarh Sahib, March 6
A large number of villagers today protested against the Punjab government and blocked the national highway near Sirhind for nearly half an hour due to dilapidating condition of roads in their villages.
150 patients examined
Kharar, March 6
Dr Upinderjit Singh Jogi, a psychiatrist from Vancouver (Canada) held a medical camp at the Universal Disabled Care Taker Social Welfare Society at Padiala village today. His team of doctors included Dr Bhupinder Singh Rana, SSP (retd) Patiala, Gurnam Singh Mehra, and Gurdip Singh Kurali.
Consumer Forum
ICICI Bank told to pay Rs 50,000 as relief
Chandigarh, March 6
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed ICICI bank to pay a compensation of Rs 50,000 for filling up a blank cheque with Rs 30,000 and submitting the same to the banker in order to put pressure on the complainant.
Meanwhile, StanChart fined Rs 20,000
Chandigarh, March 6
The District Consumer Disputes Rederssal Forum has directed Standard Chartered Bank to pay Rs 20,000 in compensation to a Dhanas resident for deficiency in service.
Gangrape
Charges framed against two
Panchkula, March 6
A local court framed the charges against two accused in the gang rape case of minor girls. The girls were allegedly raped on September 16 last year.
Cop convicted in bribe case
Chandigarh, March 6
Additional District and Sessions Judge Raj Rahul Garg today convicted head constable Jhalman Singh for demanding bribe of Rs 500 from the complainant.
Accountant Murder
Accused held; cops in Khanna to nab other
Chandigarh, March 6
In an attempt to cover up its “goof-up” in the unnatural death of Rishipal Singh, a resident of Sector 41, the police today arrested one of the suspects on the charges of culpable homicide and theft, who was let off, along with his accomplice, earlier a couple of days after the incident.
One injured in clash; 5 women held
Chandigarh, March 6
The police today arrested five women of two families after registering a cross-case against both parties. The police said both parties were quarrelling with each other for the past couple of days and last night, they had a clash in which a woman was hurt.
Two hurt in separate accidents
Chandigarh, March 6
A pedestrian and a motorcyclist were injured in two separate road accidents in various parts of the city.
Uttam Mishra of Dhanas village alleged that a driver of Tata 407 (HR-37-9000) hit his father near bus stop of the village and sped away yesterday.
Thieves decamp with jewellery
Zirakpur, March 6
In less than a week after two shops and a house were burgled, yet another incident of theft took place during the daytime today. Thieves decamped with jewellery worth lakhs of rupees after breaking into a house at the telephone exchange colony.
28-yr-old girl found dead
Panchkula, March 6
A 28-year-old girl was found dead at her house under mysterious circumstances at Sector 5 of Mansa Devi Complex here late last evening. The deceased, identified as Preeti Verma, was working as a teacher Jinendra Public School. She was reportedly going under depression for the past few days.
MC employee assaulted
Zirakpur, March 6
A Zirakpur Municipal Council employee was allegedly assaulted by two unidentified persons, who were carrying on construction and allegedly encroaching the government land in AKS Colony here today.
$5 lakh Asian Tour event
Bhullar third at midway stage
Chandigarh, March 6
Gaganjeet Bhullar kept the region's challenge alive as he carded a four under par 66 to occupy the lone third slot at 10 under par 130 at the midway stage of the $5 lakh Singha Thailand Open Asian Tour event at Phuket today.
IPL Matches
Only dates will be reworked, says PCA secy
Chandigarh, March 6
With the uncertainty of the schedule of the second leg of the Indian Premiere League
(IPL) matches, it will be interesting to see whether the high profile sporting event will be able to retain the same popularity, which it enjoyed last year.
AG Haryana, Bihar winners on Day 1
Chandigarh, March 6
AG Bihar and hosts AG Haryana began their campaign on a winning note against their respective rivals on penalties on the first day of the All-India Inter-Zonal Audit Football Tournament being organised by the Accountant General (Audit) Haryana here today at the Sector 17 Football Stadium.
Players in action during
a football match between AG Haryana and AG Tamil Nadu at the
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AK Misra boxing tourney from March 11
Chandigarh, March 6
The 13-member Chandigarh India team’s preparation is in full swing at the Sector 42 Sports Complex for the forthcoming 1st International and 16th AK Misra Boxing Championship to be held in the city from March 11 to 15.
Chandigarh India team boxers sweat it out during a practice camp at the Sector 42 Sports Complex. A Tribune photograph
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Manpreet shines in athletics meet
Chandigarh, March 6
Manpreet bagged the first position in the boys event of discus and javelin throw during the 4th annual athletics meet of Chandigarh College of Education,
Landran, here today.
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