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PGI OT technical staff calls off strike
Chandigarh, November 17
The PGI OT Technical Staff Association has decided to call off strike after one day mass casual leave here today.
Members of the PGI OT Technical Staff Association before going on mass casual leave on Monday. A Tribune photograph
Master plan in place for Mohali
To be submitted before the Town Planning and Development Board for approval on Nov 19
Mohali, November 17
After releasing a vision document on the regional plan of the Greater Mohali Region, the Singapore-based consultant - Jurong Ltd - of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority
(GMADA) has now prepared the master plan of city. The master plan will be placed before the Punjab Regional and Town Planning and Development Board for approval on November 19. Once approved, the plan will define the future land use and guide the future infrastructure expansion of the city.
UT yet to recover Rs 8 cr from directors
Chandigarh, November 17
Despite the availability of substantial proof of fraud committed at Chandigarh State Cooperative Bank a decade ago, the Chandigarh Administration has failed to recover the amount from the guilty officials.
Licence relief for Sanjeev Bansal
Chandigarh, November 17
The prime accused in cash-at-judge’s door case Sanjeev Bansal can take a sigh of relief as the orders of suspension of his licence, which was issued by the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, were suspended by the Bar Council of India (BCI) today.
Bus stand a distant dream for Zirakpur
 Zirakpur, November 17
In the absence of a proper bus-stand in Zirakpur, passengers travelling to and fro the city are harassed.
A view of an unauthorised bus stand in Zirakpur. A Tribune Photograph
CCTV cameras at vital points in Zirakpur
Zirakpur, November 17
The Mohali police has installed closed circuit television cameras (CCTV) along the Zirakpur-Ambala national highway and at various points in Zirakpur.
MC leaves Sector 36 residents high and dry
Telephone poles, drive-in and gate pillars damaged due to indiscriminate digging
Chandigarh, November 17
Residents of Sector 36-A have been confined to their houses. Thanks to the Municipal Corporation’s “operation digging”, being carried at the entrance of their houses for the past one month to lay sewerage pipes in the area.
The residents point out a 15-foot deep gorge with the main water pipeline lying unattended at Sector 36, Chandigarh. A Tribune photograph
Cable operators meet MC commissioner
Chandigarh, November 17
Representatives of Chandigarh cable operators at a meeting with the authorities of the Municipal Corporation today put forward fresh proposal to resolve the issue of non-payment of ground rent by them.
Efforts on to trap animal
Panchkual, November 17
While the attack by wild animal still haunts residents of Saketri, Panchkula deputy commissioner Rajinder Kataria visited the spot to assess the situation today.
A cage put up by the wildlife department at Saketri village near Panchkula on Monday. Photo: Manoj Mahajan
Grinding of teeth may lead to headache: Expert
Panchkula, November 17
A constant headache or neck pain can be the result of grinding of teeth and ignoring it can lead to many other complications, said Dr Noshir Mehta, director, Carniofacial Pain Centre, Boston, USA.
Operators told not to park buses in markets
Mohali, November 17
The office of the District Transport Authority has directed owners of private buses not to park their vehicles in the market areas of Phases II and III-A, failing which action would be initiated against them.
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Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan may mandate education for all, but this little one is learning the lesson of life by selling fruits outside a school in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
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Booking charges of stadiums look north
Sports fraternity reacts strongly
Chandigarh, November 17
The UT sports department’s move to hike the existing booking charges of all the city stadiums has elicited strong reaction in the sports fraternity.
National integration week from tomorrow
Chandigarh, November 17
The UT administration has decided to celebrate the Quami Ekta Week (national integration week) from November 19 to 25.
BJP forms SC morcha
Bassi Pathana, November 17
The local unit of BJP yesterday held a meeting under the presidentship of Rajesh Gautam, wherein it formed SC morcha. Harjeet Singh was appointed president, Jaspreet Singh vice-president and Gurmail Singh general secretary. Sukhjeet Singh and Rajinder Singh were appointed as secretaries of the morcha.
Aryan, Sonya as ‘Sood Prince, Princess’
Panchkula, November 17
Aryan was declared Sood Prince while Sonya Sood was adjudged Princess at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Sood Sabha, Chandigarh, at Sood Bahawan in Sector 10 here today.
Tributes paid to Lala Lajpat Rai
 Chandigarh, November 17
Tributes were paid to Punjab Kesari - Lala Lajpat Rai on the occasion of 80th martyrdom day at Lajpat Rai Bhawan here today. Several people from all walks of life paid tributes.
Prof S.L. Sharma, chief guest on the 80th anniversary of the martyrdom of Lala
Lajpat Rai, pays tributes to the ‘Punjab Kesari’ at Lajpat Rai Bhawan in
Chandigarh on Monday. Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Burn victim succumbs to injuries
Chandigarh, November 1
Reena, a burn victim, today succumbed to her injuries at the PGI, here. She, in her statement recorded before magistrate, held no one responsible and termed it an accident.
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Contradictory orders on vacation of residences
Chandigarh, November 17
Ambiguity prevails over the vacation of official residences by Panjab University’s recent retirees with the authorities issuing contradictory orders.
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Tribune Model School children take part in ‘My School Rocks’ competition at Lubhana Bhawan, Chandigarh, on Monday. A Tribune photograph
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Cell on conflict resolution formed at PU
Chandigarh, November 17
Finally, a counselling cell for internal conflict resolution and dialogue between various student groups was formed today at the Panjab University.
Syndicate to discuss unaccounted funds’ issue
Chandigarh, November 17
The embezzlement of unaccounted funds to the tune of Rs 5.69 lakh of rupees case that rocked the department of chemical engineering and technology of Panjab University four years back is nearing its conclusion with the issue coming up in the ensuing Syndicate meeting scheduled on November 20.
School opens for special kids
Chandigarh, November 17
UT administration has established “Prayaas”, a school in Sector 38, for children with special needs. The Indian Council for Child Welfare with a grant-in-aid from the department of social welfare, UT administration, has set up the school.
Zenders ties up with Rayat London
Chandigarh, November 17
Zenders Education, an initiative of the Zanders Engineers Ltd, tied up with Rayat London College, affiliated to University of Wales, for its various BBA and MBA programmes.
Saupin’s students bring laurels
Mohali, November
17
Saupin’s School, Sector 70, continued dominating at the Saupin’s Rocks Syndrome in the zonal tournament held at Government Senior Secondary School, Phase 3B1 here.
Kids collect Rs 75,000 for senior citizens
Mohali, November 17
Children’s Day was celebrated in a unique manner at Manav Mangal Smart School here on Friday with the students collecting Rs 75,000 for helping senior citizens under the aegis of Help age India.
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Dawn brings disaster on city roads, for in the absence of traffic police cops and subsequent delay in medical aid, every third accident between 5 am and 8.30 am is fatal.
A 19-year-old boy was crushed to death after falling from a moving bus on the
Zirakpur- Panchkula road here today. The deceased has been identified as Anil Singh, a resident of Sector 25.
SGGS College, Chandigarh, edged past SCD Government College, Ludhiana (25-12, 25-15,25-20), to annex the Panjab University Inter-College Volleyball (Men) A-Division Championship for 2008-09 being played on the PU grounds here today.
Gaurav Gambhir’s superb all-round performance (40 runs and 4 for 16) led SGGS-26 to a facile win over Panjab Engineering College by 43 runs to enter the final match of the Inter-College Cricket Tournament for the Administrator's Cup being organised by the Chandigarh Sports Department at the Sector 16 stadium here today.