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While the city gears up for World Environment Day with a host of
programmes, this spot in Industrial Area, Mohali, depicts the
ground reality. — Photo by Vicky Gharu |
Now, NOC not mandatory
Chandigarh, June 4
The Estate Office has decided to do away with the condition of obtaining no-objection certificate for house building in the city.
Under the decision, NOCs will be issued despite building violations so that property owners are not harassed.
Sporadic rain no sign of advancing monsoon
Chandigarh, June 4
Although the region has been receiving sporadic rainfall over the past three weeks (excepting the last two days), the trend has nothing to do with the advancing monsoon in other parts of the country.
Card which can help in fatal emergencies
Bearing vital medical information, it can save lives |
Chandigarh, June 4
It takes a precious little while to bridge the gap between life and death - just about 90 to 100 minutes in an emergency. And if this precious while is not wasted in determining the medical status of the individual in question, a life can well be saved.
An effort towards this end was made last year by
Chandigarh-based cardiologist Dr N.K. Bhatia. He designed what
was called an "Orange rescue card" loaded with vital
medical and personal history information about the man trapped
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Dr N.K. Bhatia
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Passing thru
Elinor Raw, International Officer, University of Wales
Garbage heaps near Rodrigues’ house; none concerned
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Chandigarh, June 4
Barely 100 yards away from the Punjab Raj Bhavan and near the house of the Adviser to the UT Administrator lie three huge heaps of rubbish. Residents of the area, mainly government employees, are reluctant to file a complaint against the department concerned, as it will amount to complaining against someone who has the potential of becoming their boss.
A heap of garbage in a park near the residence of the UT Administrator, Gen S.F. Rodrigues, in Sector 7, Chandigarh, on Sunday.
— Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan |
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Wetlands dying a slow death
Today is World Environment Day
Chandigarh, June 4
Wetlands are dying a slow death. On the face of it, it seems that the wetlands are rich in biodiversity, but human interference is eating into their flora and fauna. These are on the way to desertification.
A view of the Renuka wetlands in Sirmaur district.
— Photo by the writer
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Monkey
business: Photo one: A monkey with his master arrives outside the Sector 32 Government
Medical College and Hospital campus.
Photo two: Finding a pack of used syringes lying along the roadside, he pops one in his
mouth.
Photo three: Even as he chews the syringe, he does not realise that a needle has been thrust inside by the disposer to prevent it from pricking someone.
Photo four: As the monkey continues to have the taste of his own medicine, the outer shell falls to expose the used needle, and the perils associated with it.
The monkey in action, and the hazards of improper disposal of syringes, was captured by
The Tribune lensman Vinay Malik.
— A Tribune photo feature
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Government plans NAC for Lalru
Lalru, June 4
Lalru, a strategic sleepy village-turned-township on the Chandigarh-Ambala highway, seems to be headed for planned development. In a significant step, the Department of Local Bodies of the Punjab Government has planned a notified area committee for Lalru and its adjoining about a dozen villages in a bid to give a boost to the regulated urban growth.
Rs 3.20 cr for beautification
Panchkula, June 4
The district administration will develop a nullah passing through Mansa Devi Complex Sector 4, on the pattern of Leisure Valley Chandigarh. A sum of Rs 3.20 crore will be spent on the beautification of the area, said Mr Virender Dahiya, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, while presiding over a khula
darbar, here today.
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