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Bansal must step down, says Jain
Row over MPLAD fund
Chandigarh, January 24
Accusing Congress MP Pawan Kumar Bansal of “misusing” his office, Mr Satya Pal Jain, a former BJP MP and a member of the national executive of the party, today demanded an investigation by a parliamentary committee into the issue of Mr Bansal giving money from the MPLAD fund to the Chandigarh Golf Club and in return getting an Honorary membership.

NCC cadets stage a march-past at a full-dress rehearsal for the 56th Republic Day parade at Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Janta Land Promoters gets notice for violating norms
Mohali, January 24
The Department of Industries, Punjab, has issued a show-cause notice to Janta Land Promoters Limited (JLPL) for allegedly violating the conditions laid down by the department for the development of the residential component of the company’s mega industrial project in Mohali.

Fresh guidelines on fund
Chandigarh, January 24
Now member of Parliament (MP) will not be able to release grants under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) for works undertaken in offices and residential buildings belonging to private, cooperative and commercial organisations.

Nod to building plans will now be quicker
Chandigarh, January 24
Getting building plans approved from UT’s Estate Office will be more quick and simple. After getting feedback from members of the public and architects, the Chandigarh Administration has worked out a plan to further streamline the Estate Office functioning.

Cold wave persists in Punjab
Chandigarh, January 24 The cold wave conditions which returned to Punjab and some other parts of the northwest plains continued unabated today with Amritsar being the coldest in the region at 1°C, four degrees below normal.

Passing Thru
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COMMUNITY

CTU open to alterations on grid system
Chandigarh, January 24
The Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) is open to suggestions and ready to make necessary alterations in the new grid system introduced in the city yesterday.

Bidders keep away from MC auction
Mohali, January 24
Poor response from bidders once again compelled the municipal council to postpone the auction for octroi collection indefinitely. Only one bidder turned up for the auction organised at the Municipal Bhavan, Sector 68, here today. The Deputy Director, Urban Local Bodies, Ludhiana, Mr S.R. Kler, had come to supervise the work.

4 panels formed on wildlife preservation
Chandigarh, January 24
The Chandigarh Administration has formed four committees for preservation of wildlife to promote a mass movement towards respect for the wildlife. The committees have been formed on a recommendation of the State Board for Wildlife.

BJP councillors stage dharna
Panchkula, January 24
Former member of Parliament and BJP leader Rattan Lal Kataria led local BJP councillors, leaders and activists to a peaceful dharna on the premises of the Municipal Council office today.

Chander Mohan committed to Panchkula development
Panchkula, January 24
Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Chandar Mohan has expressed confidence that there will be all-round development of the city during the next five years and it would be developed on the pattern of cities in developed countries.

Advertisements on barricades gone
Chandigarh, January 24
The Municipal Corporation has removed the advertisements on barricades at the entrance of the Sector 17 parking.

Snag hits teleprinter lines
Chandigarh, January 24
Flow of news and communication to a large part of the city was adversely affected following a technical snag hit teleprinter lines today.

Talk on Partition
Mohali, January 24
A special talk on ‘Partition of India, its causes and consequences’ was organised at the Ambedkar Institute of Careers and Courses, Phase 3B2 here yesterday.

CRIME

2 held for stealing mobile phones
Chandigarh, January 24
The UT Police’s Crime Branch today arrested two persons and recovered five stolen mobile phones from them.

Man charred to death
Chandigarh, January 24
A 37-year-old man was charred to death in his Sector 24, Janata Colony, house last night. Though the exact cause of fire was not known, the police said the fire might have spread from a candle or a smouldering bidi.

2 sisters married to 2 brothers allege harassment
Mohali, January 24
Two sisters belonging to Gobindgarh village today complained to the police here that they were being harassed by their husbands for more dowry.

BUSINESS

Reliance announces free outgoing call scheme
Chandigarh, January 24
Reliance Infocomm has announced its free outgoing calls scheme on purchase of any one of the five colour and black and white handsets.

Spice launches R-Day content
Chandigarh, January 24
As part of its Republic Day celebrations, cellular company Spice Telecom launched its value added content for its pre-paid and post-paid subscribers here today.

EDUCATION

Students to perform ‘Sirmauri nati’ at R-day function
Chandigarh, January 24
As many as 101 students drawn from the city and Panchkula schools will present a special “Sirmauri nati” at the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.

Admissions to MBA
Chandigarh, January 24
Candidates have been shortlisted on the basis of CAT-2005 score for admission to MBA, MBA (IB) and MBA (HR) courses for the session 2006-2007 of the University Business School, PU. The result has been put up at the UBS Notice Board, the PU main enquiry and website of UBS (ubschandigarh.org).

‘The Khalsa’ screened at SGGSC-26
Chandigarh, January 24
“The Khalsa”, a film directed by director Mangal Dhillon, was screened as part of the founder’s day celebrations of SGGS College, Chandigarh.

School introduces e-learning
Panchkula, January 24
The British School, Panchkula, yesterday announced the implementation of “lyceum”, a learning solution which includes educational ERP, a global connected learning community and e-governance. School Director Geetika Sethi said it was an international award winning software developed for the educational sector. A cultural programme was organised on the occasion which included songs, dances, yoga and aerobics. 

R-Day celebrations at school
Mohali, January 24
Student and staff of the Sri Hemkunt Public School, Sector 71, here began three-day Republic Day celebrations at the school yesterday. On the first day today, tiny-tots sang patriotic songs and danced to the tunes of “I love my India”.

HEALTH

Fellowship for dentist
Mohali, January 24
A local doctor has been awarded fellowship by the International Congress of Oral Implantologist for his efforts in the field of dental implants.

SPORTS

Volleyball competition from Jan 28
Chandigarh, January 24
A two-day Volleyball competition will be organised at a playing ground, near Gopal Mandir, Darwa, here from January 28. The meet is being organised by the Uttranchal Bhratri Sangathan, Darua.