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Group Housing Societies
Managing committees for members only
Chandigarh, February 14
In a decision that is expected to go a long way in streamlining the functioning of cooperative group housing societies in Chandigarh, the UT Administration has debarred non-resident members of cooperative group housing societies (GHS) from contesting elections to management committees.
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This picture taken by a Tribune
lensman Vicky Gharu won the second prize in a photography
competition organised by the Mohali Press Club, Phase IV,
Mohali. |
PCA Stadium in no rush for NOC
Mohali, February 14
A no-objection certificate (NOC) has not been acquired by the PCA Stadium management from the fire brigade in connection with fire safety arrangements even as some ICC World Cup cricket matches will be held here next month. According to reports, three of these matches will be held in Mohali, the first being on March 3.
Notice to four cops in Khushpreet case
Chandigarh, February 14
Admitting the complaint filed by an advocate in the Khushpreet murder case, the Police Complaint Authority (PCA) today issued a notice to four police officers. In the dock for negligence, the four police officers have been asked to file a reply for their inaction on March 4.
2 missing kids found
Dera Bassi, February 14
The Dera Bassi police has received a success in recovering the two missing children today.The children, who were nearly 4-year-old, suddenly went missing from Rauni Mohalla, Dera Bassi, this morning. The police found the children who were identified as Shivam son of Randheer Singh and Ayush Pandy son of Parkesh Pandey, residents of Rauni Mohalla Dera Bassi.
Of the toppers in Panjab varsity, 74% are women
Chandigarh, February 14
Outshining boys in academics yet again, out of a total of 479 toppers in various subjects who received their degrees at the 60th Annual Convocation of Panjab University today, 351 were girls. While the share of girls was 74 per cent in the toppers’ list, another 30 per cent (147 out of a total of 479 students) received their PhD degrees today at the ceremony held in the gymnasium hall.
CNR Rao, eminent scientist and National Research Professor, is presented a model of the Golden Temple by Panjab University Vice-Chancellor RC Sobti at the annual convocation here on Monday. Tribune photo: Vinay Malik
Topped in exams? Wait for 15 days to get medal
Chandigarh, February 14
The ritualistic ceremony of awarding gold and silver medals to the toppers at Panjab University’s annual convocation was today given a miss, which resulted in disappointment among students, particularly those who had come to attend the ceremony from far off places in Punjab.
Students in a jubilant mood after getting their degrees; and (right) students hoot while Vice-Chancellor RC Sobti presents a doctorate degree to his wife Vipin Sobti at the 60th annual convocation in Panjab University on Monday. Tribune photos: Vinay Malik |
Suman’s woes go on
Cheque in hand, still no cash
Chandigarh, February 14
Ironical as it may sound, Suman is unable to encash a cheque for Rs 50,000, given to her by the UT Administration as interim compensation for medical negligence, which led to the death of her baby in her womb and severe damage to her kidneys.
Teachers’ Recruitment Scam
UT’s silence on phone calls questioned
Chandigarh, February 14
Less than a week after the Punjab and Haryana High Court summoned the trial court record on the controversial teachers’ recruitment scam, the Bench today questioned UT’s silence on the telephonic conversations between the Director Public Instructions (DPI) Samwartak Singh and the accused.
Advocate arrested for thrashing constable
Chandigarh, February 14
The Chandigarh Police today arrested two persons, including an advocate, for thrashing a police constable in full public view last night. The incident took place near the Police Colony at Sector 20 here.
Two more posts of professor
at PGI
Chandigarh, February 14
The standing finance committee of the PGI has decided to boost the comprehensive epilepsy programme (CEP) by creating two more posts of Additional Professor (Epileptology) and Assistant Professor (Neuro Physiology).
MC to seek admn nod forfresh recruitment
To enrol 4,000 employees
Chandigarh, February 14
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation will take up the issue of recruiting 4,000 employees with the UT administration to fill vacancies. If the proposal gets the nod in the next fiscal, the civic body will incur an additional expenditure under the non-plan head of about Rs 80 crore on salaries.
Missing Class V student returns home
Chandigarh, February 14
A Class V student of Mount Carmel School, Sector 47, went missing on Valentine’s Day as she failed to return from school. The student Shivangi Bhattacharya was later found in the evening after she returned to her home at Sector 46 in the evening on her own.
Tributes paid to Corbusier, Jeanneret
Chandigarh, February 14
The Chandigarh-Punjab chapter of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) and the Saakaar Foundation organised an Indo-Swiss symposium on “Learning From La Chaux-De-Fonds To Chandigarh” here yesterday.
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Dr Sunita Devi
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Gyanand Singh
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Govt job still eludes them
Chandigarh, February 14
Dream of a government job (as promised by the Haryana government) eludes many sportsmen, despite of the cash awards and trophies being given to them by the state government. The despair of the paralympics sportspersons is more as they feel their future is insecure. Gyanand Singh from Bhiwani, who has won the prestigious ‘Bhim Award’ for his contribution in paralympic athletics events, was among the seven awardees, who were given the ‘Bhim award’ for their contribution in the field of sports by the state government.
eSys loses plot for violating terms
Chandigarh, February 14
The Chandigarh Administration today cancelled the allotment of a six-acre plot to eSys Information Technologies Limited at the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park (RGCTP) for violating terms and conditions of allotment.
Dealer told to replace mobile, pay relief
Chandigarh, February 14
Selling a used mobile phone to a customer has proved expensive for Sanjeev Enterprises at Sector 22 here.
Residents demand election of Kalka MC
Panchkula, February 14
Residents of Kalka have demanded fresh elections of the Kalka municipal committee so that development activities in this block of the district could be taken up on a priority basis.
RTE Act guidelines issued to private schools
Panchkula, February 14
The district elementary education officer (DEEO), SP Singh, filed a detailed reply on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner stating that the administration had already circulated the detailed policy and guidelines under the RTE Act to all private schools in the city.
‘Dismissed SI not cooperating in probe’
Panchkula, February 14
Dismissed cop SI Narinder Singh was not cooperating in the investigation conducted by the Ambala Range Commission as he had not appeared in the enquiry despite several reminders sent to him.
CSFL report rules out rape of mentally challenged girl
Panchkula, February 14
The Central Science Forensic Laboratory (CSFL), Madhuban, has ruled out the gang rape of a mentally challenged girl of Ramgarh village on December 2 last year.
Cyclist killed
Zirakpur, February 14
A cyclist died after being hit by an unknown vehicle near the Fort Resort on the Dhakoli road here this late evening. The deceased was identified as Pandit Ishwar Tiwari, a resident of Dhakoli. He was working as a labourer.
Work on ‘mahila bhawan’ begins
Chandigarh, February 14
The construction of a ‘mahila bhawan’ by the municipal corporation at Sector 38 here was started by Mayor Ravinder Pal Singh today.
From Schools & Colleges
Contest
CHANDIGARH
: The Consumer Club of Government Model High School, Sector 36-D, organised a slogan-writing contest on consumer rights. ML Vohra, convener, Consumer Association, Chandigarh, addressed students and urged them to be aware of their consumer rights. Rakesh Sood, headmaster of the school, also encouraged the students to make others also aware. Nikhil Sanouria, Class IX-B, Shaheen, Class IX-A, and Bharti, Class IX-B, secured the first, second and third prizes, respectively.
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It was neither Stu-C at Panjab University nor the “happening” markets of Sectors 10, 11 and 15 or the Sector 17 plaza.
Chandigarh, February 14
