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Woman bites traffic cop for stopping her car
Chandigarh, April 22
In an unsual incident a traffic head constable was bit on his left hand by a 33-year-old female motorist when he tried to stop her vehicle for talking on her cellphone while driving. The impulsive act cost the woman, identified as Shilpi of Sector 37, dear with the police slapping a case of causing obstruction in the duty of a government official (under sections 332 & 353 of the Indian Penal Code) against her. |
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| OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD: Head constable Om Parkash shows the mark on his left hand, which was bitten by a woman traffic offender; (right) a female constable takes the offender for a medical check-up at a local hospital following the incident.
Tribune photos: Manoj Mahajan |
FY11: IT dept unearths Rs 658 cr concealed income
Chandigarh, April 22
The investigative wing of the income tax department, northwest region, which includes the city, has detected a record Rs 658 crore in undisclosed (additional) income during the fiscal year just closed (2010-11).
| For God’s sake |
Devotees attend a Good Friday prayer at a Church
in Sector 19, Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari |
Consumer Body’s take on Insured Stolen Vehicles
‘Untraced reports no reason for delaying payments’
Chandigarh, April 22
Next time when an insurance company harasses you by delaying payments of your claims on pretext of "untraced reports" not being submitted or forces you to complete the formalities of transferring the stolen vehicle in their name, don't forget to carry the copy of this news item to show them their duties.
Realtor told to refund Rs 5.18 lakh with interest
Mohali, April 22
Holding a Delhi-based realtor responsible for deficiency in service, the Mohali Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed JTPL Townships Private Limited to refund the booking amount of Rs 5,18,000 to a
Panchkula-based complainant, Sneh Bhatia.
Construction of New OPD block at GMSH
Extended deadline of March 31 expires
Chandigarh, April 22
Even as Home-cum- Health secretary Ram Niwas kept on repeating his claims of completing the construction work of the New OPD block of Government Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector 16, by December 31 last, the hospital administration has returned Rs 4 crore meant for purchasing of equipment to be installed in the building as the new deadline fixed for completing the work expired once again on March 31. |
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| The under-construction new OPD block at Government Multi Speciality Hospital, Sector 16, which was to be completed in July 2009. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Major fire erupts near Leisure Valley, none hurt
Chandigarh, April 22
A major fire broke out on Friday near the N-choe close to the Leisure Valley in Sector 10, burning a large swathe of the bamboo stretch there. When the intense fire reached the CITCO food joint, located about 300 metres away, employees called up the fire brigade. The fire began in the bamboo stretch at around 2:15 pm, later spreading to the food joint.
Ordeal by fire:
A view of the massive fire that spread in Leisure Valley, Sector 10,
Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: S Chandan |
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Poultry sellers to continue stir
Chandigarh, April 22
After one of the city-based meat associations called off strike yesterday, another group of the Chandigarh Meat Market Association today decided to continue the agitation.
| High fliers |
Students discuss their models during the 30th Annual International Space Development Conference organised by NASA, in
Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Kitchen expo kicks off
Chandigarh, April 22
The 11th edition of CII’s Expo Kitchen and Beyond-2011 started at Himachal Bhawan here today. The exhibition on “modern kitchen concepts” was inaugurated by Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry, a Padma Shri awardee, and a renowned theatre personality.
Nagla denies cheating allegations
Zirakpur, April 22
Denying the allegations of cheating and fraud, treetop protester Avtar Singh Nagla, today said he was being framed in an attempt to dilute his protest.
Shifting of apni mandi to Sec 20 opposed
Panchkula, April 22
Confusion prevailed over the shifting of apni mandi to the Sector 20 grain market, as farmers and vegetable vendors protested against the move of the Haryana Mandi Board.
Demolition drive at Dera Bassi
Mohali, April 22
The enforcement staff of regulatory wing of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority
(GMADA) today carried out a demolition drive against illegal structures at Dera
Bassi.
St Xavier’s School
Students take out march to support principal
Chandigarh, April 22
Alumni and students of St Xavier’s School held a march today at the Sector 17 Plaza, expressing their support to principal Mervin West, who is facing allegations of pushing Janvi, a Class X student from the third floor.
Awareness rally to protect environment
Chandigarh, April 22
About 220 NCC cadets, including 170 cadets from the Chandigarh Naval NCC unit took part in the Earth Day’s celebrations today by organising an awareness rally from Sukhna Lake to their unit location in Sector 26.
NCC cadets take out an awareness rally, spreading the message of protection of environment, in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
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RTE Case
Add all schools as defendants: Bhavan Vidyalaya
Panchkula, April 22
In a new twist to the RTE case, Bhavan Vidyalaya School moved an application in the court of Renu Rana, Civil Judge, District Court, seeking to add all schools of the town as defendants.
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