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BLOOMINGDALES:
Students enjoy the nature at Botanical Garden of Panjab University on Monday.
Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
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Models participate in the ‘Zaira Face of The Year’ awards at Thunder Zone near Mohali on Monday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
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Stress laid on agriculture research
Chandigarh, February 22
Peter Varghese, High Commissioner of Australia to India, called on Punjab Governor and UT administrator Shivraj V Patil here today at the Punjab Raj Bhavan and discussed subjects of mutual
interest.
Play on prejudices against women
Chandigarh, February 22
The annual production of the department of India Theatre titled “Trojan Women delineating the similar anguish of female disparity,” got off to a majestic start here at the Balwant Gargi Open Air Theatre. The play shows bares the plight of women in the male dominating society from the times immemorial.
Workshop concludes
Chandigarh, February 22
The three-day annual peri-operative and critical care trans esophageal echocardiography (TEE) workshop conducted by the department of anaesthesia and intensive care, PGI, in the Advanced Cardiac Centre concluded here yesterday.
Narrow escape for 30 passengers
Dera Bassi, February 22
A major tragedy was averted when an oil tanker rammed into a bus at the railway overbridge on the Ambala-Chandigarh highway here this afternoon.
1. The CTU bus hit by an oil tanker on the the railway overbridge on the Ambala-Chandigarh highway; 2. the bus collided against the railing;
and 3. traffic jam on the overbridge. Tribune photos
‘Think positive to keep osteoarthritis at bay’
Chandigarh, February 22
Thinking positive and keeping self-perpetuating negative thoughts controlled helps keep osteoarthritis at bay. Dr Harsimran Singh, consultant orthopedics and joint replacement, Fortis Hospital, Mohali, said this while addressing gathering at a function of the Senior Citizens Welfare Organization, Modern Housing Complex, Mani Majra, here today.
Governing bodies to maintain community centres
Chandigarh, February 22
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has decided to handover the maintenance and upkeep of the community centres in the city to the elected governing bodies of these centres on a trial basis for three months. The governing body will be headed by area councillors.
Panel formed for Le Corbusier’s property
Chandigarh, February 22
The Chandigarh administration has constituted a high-level committee under the chairmanship of chief architect Sumit Kaur to submit a report on the status of Le Corbusier’s property in the city.
Road link to airport: Punjab seeks cost sharing
Mohali, February 22
After getting Rs 230 crore from Haryana as its share towards the land acquisition cost for the international airport here, Punjab has sought cost sharing for the road that will ultimately link the airport with Panchkula.
Dy CM to review development projects
Mohali, February 22
Giving push to the future planning of the city and review the speed of projects in Mohali, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal will chair a meeting with senior officials of the Housing and Urban Development Board and GMADA.
A treat for classical music lovers
Panchkula, February 22
It was indeed rejuvenating for the classical music starving music lovers of Panchkula who were treated to a melodious spell of morning ragas by stalwart doyenne Shruti Sadolikar Katakar, Vice-Chancellor of Bhatkhande Music University,
Lucknow.
‘Vimarsh’ begins today
Chandigarh, February 22
Vimarsh-2010, an International Student Academic Convention, will be held in Panjab University by the Students’ Council tomorrow.
UGC for limiting college principals’ term to 5 yrs
Chandigarh, February 22
Principals of all government as well as private colleges will now be appointed for a term of five years only. Additionally, a minimum 15 years’ teaching experience will be mandatory for a PhD candidate applying for the
post instead of the earlier stipulation of ten years.
MCM Job fest kicks off
Chandigarh, February22
The MCM DAV College for Women organised its annual job fest today. For the first time, doors have been opened for outsiders as well. Girls of all age groups and boys who possess Panjab University identity cards have been allowed to make use of the opportunity.
Students at a stall during a job fest at MCM DAV College, Sector 36, in
Chandigarh, on Monday. A Tribune photograph
PU Notes
Lecture on values for sustainable peace
Chandigarh, February 22
The Institute of Educational Technology and Vocational Education, Panjab University, is organising a lecture on “Values for sustainable peace” tomorrow. The lecture will be delivered by Supreme Court Advocate Ashok Arora in the library of the department, which is situated on the premises of old DCS building near the SBI, Sector 14, according to Prof Raj K Gupta, chief coordinator, Institute of Educational Technology and Vocational Education.
Four-member committee formed
Chandigarh, February 22
Panjab University Vice-Chancellor has constituted a four-member committee to look into the alleged molestation by a final year student of UILS Nitin Jindal, while participating in a UN sponsored International Conference at the Harvard University, USA.
From Schools
Farewell party at AKSIPS-65
Mohali, February 22
A farewell party was organised by Class IX students for their seniors at AKSIPS-65.
The event started with a welcome note, followed by title round bringing out the distinguishing characteristics, using popular songs and impressive quotations.
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The police today arrested a man who allegedly gained access into his neighbour’s house to commit robbery, gagged his eight-year-old son at gunpoint and assaulted his wife.
Ambala, February 22
Chandigarh, February 22
