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Doc extracts wrong tooth, faces probe
Chandigarh, September 5
In a case of gross negligence, a dentist at the Government Multi Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16, Dr Neeta Mahajan, extracted a wrong tooth of a young girl, Suhani, leading to protest by her family here today.
Hotel stay to get dearer
Chandigarh, September 5
Those who intend to stay in hotels or organise functions in banquet halls in the city will have to shell out more money as the Chandigarh administration is all set to levy 4 per cent luxury tax on hotels, banquet halls and marriage palaces. The Central government has approved the tax in principal and the administration is now working in the direction of implementing it.
MC apathy stinks at these fountains
Chandigarh, September 5
Fountains that have been a source of pleasure at Sectors 17 and 16 in the past have now become a blur on the character of the two sectors, as most of these are stinking due to the growth of algae.
not-so-rosy
picture; Algae growth in two fountains at Sector-17 Piazza, and the main fountain at Rose Garden (right), Sector 16, Chandigarh, speaks volumes about their upkeep by the municipal corporation.Tribune photos: Vicky Gharu |
Bajaj Allianz directed to refund Rs 1.5 lakh, fined
Chandigarh, September 5
Issuing a life insurance policy in the name of a son of an NRI proposer has cost Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company dearly with the Chandigarh Consumer Forum directing the company to refund a sum of Rs 1.5 lakh and pay Rs 50,000 in compensation to the complainant for causing mental agony and harassment.
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The faithful |
Devotees perform ‘Nauka Vihar’ to mark Radhashtami at Hare Krishna Dham in Sector 36-B, Chandigarh, on Monday. Tribune photo: S Chandan |
Rs 50,000 fine slapped on Taneja Developers
Chandigarh, September 5
The Chandigarh Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed Taneja Developers & Infrastructure Ltd to refund Rs 5,77,500 to a complainant along with an interest of 12 per cent per annum, besides paying a fine of Rs 50,000 for harassing and causing mental agony to the complainant.
Irregularities in firemen’s promotions alleged
Chandigarh, September 5
Anti-Corruption Society president Jaspal Singh today alleged out-of-turn promotion to ineligible candidates in the municipal corporation’s fire and emergency department.
Situation no better in phase V
Mohali, September 5
Filth at the rear of shops and encroachments in verandas in the main market, potholed roads, badly maintained road gullies, parks and unsatisfactory sanitation have given Phase V here an uninviting look and drawn flak from residents.
744 challans issued in one month
Zirakpur, September 5
With 242 challans being issued to offenders in August, wrong parking has emerged as one of the most prevailing traffic offences in
Zirkapur.
Around 744 challans were issued for various traffic violations. A police official stated that traffic cops had carried out special drives in which they had challaned those who had parked vehicles in “no parking” zones.
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Gridlock |
A traffic snarl-up outside the RLA office, where vehicles are passed after inspection, in Industrial Area,
Chandigarh, on Monday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
A first: Food court at Mansa Devi temple
Panchkula, September 5
For the first time, the Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board will set up a food court for the Navratra fair, starting September 28. The board has invited the expression of interest from interested parties in this regard.
MC removes hoardings from highways
Zirakpur, September 5
Reacting to the news report “Hoardings stay despite HC order” published in these columns on September 4, the Zirakpur municipal council today removed all hoardings from the highways.
Residents stage protest
Zirakpur, September 5
Residents of Shivalik Vihar today lamented that the water supply to the area had been irregular for the past many months.
They broke earthen pots in front of the MC’s office.
They handed over a memorandum to the civic body officials.
Coaches owe it to their teachers
Chandigarh, September 5
They make players sweat hard on field; they are the ones who tell them about their strengths and weaknesses. They teach to overcome the hurdles and also inculcate the true spirit of sportsmanship.
Healthcare clinic at Golf Club
Chandigarh, September 5
A healthcare clinic was inaugurated at the Chandigarh Golf Club (CGC) here yesterday.
CGC president Raja Malvinder Singh inaugurated the clinic, which will provide paramedical staff for first aid and resuscitation to the players.
Officials of the Chandigarh Golf Club cut ribbon to inaugurate the healthcare clinic. A Tribune photograph
Who will get it repaired?
Mohali, September 5
September 5 (Monday): Time 8 am: Gurvinder Sabharwal, a Phase III-B2 resident, was speeding his Ford Fiesta car to drop his son at YPS when he almost lost control over his vehicle after one of its wheels hit a gaping pothole at the traffic junction of the road separating Sectors 52 and 61. Gurvinder had to take his vehicle to the car garage to get the suspension of his vehicle repaired.
Neither the UT nor Punjab is ready to get a portion of the potholed road (red in map) repaired.
A tribune photograph
Tricity Scan
A Salute to teaching spirit
Chandigarh, September 5
Riding high on the wave of UT schools commendable performance in all board examinations this year, the UT education department today saluted the spirit of their teachers by awarding them with state awards and commendation certificates.
Awardees with UT Finance Secretary VK Singh (centre) strike a pose at the Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: S Chandan |
Teachers honoured
Panchkula
: Twenty-one teachers of different government and private schools of the district were awarded by the Lions Club, Panchkula, for their significant contribution in the field of education.
‘Give teachers their due’
Chandigarh, September 5
In a unique initiative, members of the Punjab Federation of University and College Teachers’ Organisations (PFUTO) observed Teacher’s Day as a demand day today.
Organising a rally at Sector 25, the teachers maintained that they could not shoulder the responsibility of building the nation when they were dissatisfied.
A member of the Punjab Federation of University and College Teachers Organisations raises slogans against the Punjab government in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: PRadeep Tewari
‘Erosion of moral values among students’
The education system has completely changed with the passage of time, says Krit Serai, principal of Sutlej Public School, Panchkula, who has been awarded the CBSE award. While “guru-shishya parampara” had been practiced for centuries in the country, now a teacher is like a facilitator, he said. The teacher imparts education and students receive it. It is now more like a counseling method and teachers are more students’ friendly, he added.
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Chandigarh, September 5
A drive by the Chandigarh Traffic police challaning motorists in Sector 17 for illegal parking resulted in harassment to a large number of residents today.
