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PGI misses out on vaccine trials 
Chandigarh, February 1
Blame it on official apathy or procedural delays: PGI, as of now, has missed the bus for being part of the first phase of human trials for swine flu vaccine imported from abroad. While Delhi’s Lady Harding Medical College and Pune’s Bhartiya Vidya Peeth have taken the lead and completed the trials, PGI could not even begin the process, thanks to the delay in receiving approvals from the institute’s ethical committee.

Public Money, Private Use — II
Former Home Secy’s foreign trip unauthorised
Chandigarh, February 1
The ghost of foreign jaunts has come to stalk former UT Home Secretary Krishna Mohan again. Close on the heels of allegations that he splurged about Rs 19 lakh on four overseas junkets, the office of the Accountant-General (AG) has termed his visit to Rome and Venice (costing around Rs 1.54 lakh to the state exchequer) as unauthorised.

Panchayat to move court
Dubious claimants fight over prime land
Mohali, February 1
Three acres of prime land at Jhampur village, adjoining UT’s Maloya village, has become a bone of contention between the panchayat and certain “outsiders” who claim that the land has been willed in their name.

Ajmer Singh’s body donated to PGI
Chandigarh, February 1
Living in today’s materialistic world one would rarely come across people who are willing to offer help to others without any self-interest. However, at the same time there are a few selfless people who want to help others even after their death.

Ajmer Singh

Chill returns
Chandigarh, February 1
After a brief respite, chilly winds returned today, with the minimum temperature falling by 2 °C in the city. The minimum temperature was recorded at 6.8 °C while the maximum temperature was 22 degrees.

COMMUNITY

Administrator for prompt grievance redress
Chandigarh, February 1
The Chandigarh administration will adopt a positive attitude in dealing with various problems of the general public and initiating development projects in the city, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj V. Patil said here today.
First public hearing session in progress at the UT Secretariat in Chandigarh on Monday. A Tribune photograph

Goof-up mars DGP’s farewell
Chandigarh, February 1
A goof-up due to ‘indiscipline’ marred the farewell parade of Director-General of Police (DGP) Shanti Kumar Jain today when he failed to meet mediapersons during the function.

Bidding adieu: UT DGP Shanti Kumar Jain waves to fellow policemen during a farewell parade at the Police Lines at Sector 26 in Chandigarh on Monday. A Tribune photograph

Patil honours NCC cadets 
Were placed second in R-Day parade
Chandigarh, February 1
The Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh NCC Directorate bagged the runners-up position at the national-level Republic Day Camp held in New Delhi in the month of January. As many as 17 directorates participated in the camp. This is the directorate’s best performance in the past 34 years.
Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil with NCC cadets, who participated in the New Delhi Republic Day parade and Prime Minister’s Rally, at Punjab Raj Bhawan, Chandigarh, on Monday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

Departments owe Panchayat Bhawan Rs 5.5 lakh
Chandigarh, February 1
The UT Guest House is not the only building when it comes to pending bills. The Panchayat Bhawan in Sector 18 has also to recover amounts from departments of the administration.

MC issues ad display guidelines
Chandigarh, February 1
The municipal corporation today issued Advertisement Control Act guidelines for the display of advertisement banners and boards to traders to avoid stringent action against them by the authorities.

Construction of 2,000 houses on hold
Mohali, February 1
The project related to the construction of about 2,000 houses for the economically weaker sections of society, announced by the Punjab Chief Minister more than a year ago, has failed to take off, as the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) is reeling under severe financial crunch.

Fire engulfs HUDA office
Panchkula, February 1
Fire broke out at HUDA’s office in Sector 6 here today, creating panic in the area. The fire, which reportedly erupted due to a short circuit, destroyed the duct of electricity wires on all four storeys of the building. The building houses the offices of the administrator, estate office, chief town planner and chief architect.

Fire brigade personnel and officials assess the loss at the HUDA’s headquarters where fire broke out in Panchkula on Monday. A Tribune photograph

No lovers for portraits at National Gallery
Chandigarh, February 1
Despite repeated efforts of the UT administration to revamp and digitised National Gallery of Portraits, Sector 17, the gallery awaits visitors.

Punjabis more aware about safe sex than Haryanvis
Chandigarh, February 1
If the sale figures of condoms in this part of the region are an indication, Punjabis can surely be said to be more concerned about safe sex than their counterparts in Haryana.

Trends in joint replacement discussed 
Chandigarh, February 1
Navigation in joint replacement surgeries has proved to be a boon to patients, as it helps in reducing post-operative problems in patients, says pioneer of computer-navigated surgery, Dr Frank Lampe from Germany.

Sale of adulterated vegetables goes unchecked
Zirakpur, February 1
Adulterated vegetables are on a rampant sale at Zirakpur and surrounding areas. The residents claimed that they had mostly bought the vegetables from local mandi or the vendors that comes at their doorsteps.

Sub-committees of MC constituted
Chandigarh, February 1
The city Mayor, Anu Chatrath, today constituted nine sub-committees for this year. All committees comprise of nine members. For the road committee, Resham Chand Jakhu has been appointed chairman and HC Kalyan vice-chairman while for the water supply and sewerage disposal committee, Vijay Singh Rana is the chairman and Ram Sumer Morya vice-chairman. The sanitation committee chairman is Sarita Sharma and Dr Neelam Malik is the vice-chairman.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER: Two swabs ebhit a swim at the Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

TASTE OF CHINA: After making a mark in the electronics industry, Chinese apples are invading the city market. A Tribune photograph

EDUCATION

Visa Woes
UK to act tough with private colleges
Chandigarh, February 1
After the quarterly report of Australia’s immigration department related to increase in fraud cases due to private colleges, the UK government has been quick to identify the ripple effect.



Parents check the notice outside the UK visa application centre at Sector 8 in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

PU students condemn endorsements on campus
Chandigarh, February 1
Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) opposed the policy of the university authority to promote the commercial activities on the campus.

Students exhibit talent at education fete
Mohali, February 1
In a unique social initiative, Quark Prayas, a community development initiated by a group of volunteers, provided a platform to students of underprivileged institutes in and around Chandigarh to exhibit talent by organising an education fête here.

Project on animals concludes
Chandigarh, February 1
Project Roar, a four-month project on animals, concluded with a wildlife exhibition at The British School, Sector 44, here today.

Workshop on women, research
Chandigarh, February 1
On the fifth day of the workshop “Capacity Building for Women Managers in Higher Education -Sensitisation, Awareness and Motivation (SAM)” held at Government College for Girls, Sector 42, Dr Shashi Kaul spoke on “Women and Research”.

Career counselling week ends
Chandigarh, February 1
The career counselling week concluded at GGDSD College, Sector 32, today.

Session on cyber safety
Chandigarh, February 1
St Kabir School at Sector 26 conducted an interactive session for students on ‘Cyber safety for kids online’ here today.

Founder’s day
Chandigarh, February 1
Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, celebrated its founder day here today.





Preneet Kaur, Minister of State, External Affairs, Government of India, at the Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: S Chandan

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Punjabi conference concludes
Patiala, February 1
The 26th International Punjabi Conference concluded with a valedictory function at the Senate Hall, Punjabi University, here recently.

300 students take pre-Navodaya test
Patiala, February 1
To prepare students for Navodaya tests, a one-day coaching camp and a pre-Navodaya test was conducted to felicitate primary classes under the Parho Punjab Project at Government Senior Secondary School, New Power House Colony, Patiala.

Experts for all-inclusive approach to sports
Patiala, February 1
Punjabi University’s Department of Physical Education organised the fourth national seminar on ‘Multidisciplinary Approach in Physical Education’ on the university campus here today.

Hardware dealers condemn rise in VAT
Patiala, February 1
Patiala Paint, Ply and Hardware Dealers Association (Regd), Patiala, condemned the decision of increasing VAT from 4 per cent to 5 per cent in an executive body meeting of the association. They also opposed the addition of 10 per cent surcharge on VAT and imposing 12.5 per cent entry tax on plywood etc.

Lack of amenities discourage industry at Bassi Pathana
Bassi Pathana, February 1
The historic town, Bassi Pathana, once known for manufacturing industrial sewing machine parts, is now witnessing exodus of industry due to lack of basic amenities in the town.

BJP resents hike in house tax
Bassi Pathana, February 1
The local Beopar Mandal and the BJP unit have strongly resented the municipal council’s move to recover the house tax as per the increased rates and the water supply bills even from those who were exempted.

3 students get internship
Banur, February 1
International internship was given to three students at Shaheed Udham Singh College of Engineering and Technology, Tangori, here.

Another ‘miracle’ at religious places
Kharar, February 1
The residents of different villages in Kharar had a busy time queuing outside temples in villages to ‘stick’ coins on its walls.






Devotees stick coins on temples at Dera Bassi on Monday. A Tribune photograph

COURTS

Cash-For-Judge Scam
Complainant: Proceed in accordance with law
Chandigarh, February 1
Amrik Singh, complainant in the infamous cash-for-judge scam, wants the inquiry to be conducted according to the law.

CRIME

Theft bid at Rani Balbir's house
Chandigarh, February 1
Rani Balbir Kaur, theatre personality, accused her servant of trespassing and theft bid at her residence in Sector 9 here last night.

SPORTS

Aditya enables APJ triumph
Panchkula, February 1
Tight and accurate bowling by Aditya helped APJ School, Kharar, beat Satluj Public School, Sector 4, by a narrow margin of four runs in the league match of Satluj T20 Champions Trophy held on the Satluj grounds here today.
A batsman plays a shot on the Satluj grounds, Panchkula, on Monday. A Tribune photograph

GCG-11, GMSSS-25 emerge victorious
Chandigarh, February 1
Government College for Girls, Sector 11, and Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 25, have won the Swami Vivekanand Open Yogasan Championship at Law Bhawan, Sector 37, Chandigarh, here today.

Participants in action during the Panjab University Inter-College Kabaddi (circle style) Men B-division Tournament on the PU campus. In the first match of the day, Baba Kundan Singh College, Muhar, defeated Guru Nanak Dev College, Doraha, by 47-28 points, while in the second match, Shri Ram College, Dallah, Ludhiana, beat Malwa College, Sangrur, by 43-31 points. A Tribune photograph

Cricket trials on Feb 3
Chandigarh, February 1
Trials to select probables for the third All-India Senior National League Cricket Tournament at Pathankot (Punjab) will be conducted on February 3. The tournament will be held from February 18.

PU disqualifies 2 volleyball teams
Chandigarh, February 1
Panjab University today disqualified DAV College of Education, Abohar, and Satyam College of Education, Moga, for having fake players in their volleyball teams.

500 to take part in sports meet
Panchkula, February 1
As many as 500 girls will take part in the two-day Haryana State Inter-Centre Sports Tournament, which commenced today at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector 3.

Karan to lead Punjab team
Mohali, February 1
Karan Goel of Ludhiana will lead the 13-member Punjab team to participate in the one-day limited overs tournament for the Vijay Hazare Trophy to be held in Haryana from February 10.