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No ECG at GMCH for 4 months
Chandigarh, November 10
For the past four months, the medicine department of the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, has not been conducting echocardiogram (ECG) tests — to assess the functioning of the heart — as it does not have a trained person to do the job.
UT reimbursement offer ruffles private schools
Chandigarh, November 10
Having principally agreed on reserving 25 per cent seats under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, city private schools and the UT administration have hit a fresh argument over the proposed reimbursement.
Crusaders target aspirants with ‘pledge letters’
Chandigarh, November 10
Prospective candidates of different political parties face a veiled threat from anti-corruption crusaders in the forthcoming municipal corporation elections.
With just over a month left for the elections, several organisations have surfaced in the city demanding the candidates to sign a pledge (before filing their nomination papers) that they will not indulge in corrupt practices.
Early morning rowers enjoy the pristine beauty of Sukhna Lake with the sun rising in the backdrop, in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Who will provide basic amenities to residents?
Chandigarh, November 10
While city residents are facing a number of problems, local political parties are busy mugging each other on these issues.
Instead of focusing on the civic problems, including parking, garbage disposal, maintenance of internal parks and encroachment in back-lanes, these political parties are busy levelling allegations and counter-allegations regarding their involvement in scams.
Vehicles parked along a road in Sector 22. |
Councillor busy sprucing up area around his house
Zirakpur, November 10
It seems that all roads in Ward No. 4 of Zirakpur lead to the area councillor’s house, as for getting development works done, residents have to approach the
councillor.
Residents lamented that the councillor kept sprucing up the area around his residence. They added that roads leading to his house were re-laid every year while other areas were in a state of neglect.
Narrow escape for four as car overturns
Panchkula, November 10
Four persons, including three school students, had a narrow escape when their car turned turtle here today.
The police said Kirti Gupta, a resident of Sector 12A, was on her way home. Her younger brother and two of his classmates were accompanying her. As they reached near Sector 3, a dog suddenly came in front of the car that was being driven by Kirti who while applying brakes lost control over the vehicle. The car hit a divider and turned turtle.
Breach in micro hydel canal
Chandigarh, November 10
Power production from two 0.85 mega watt units of micro hydel power units at Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Plant, Ghanauli (Ropar), was affected following a 100 feet wide breach in the micro hydel channel canal last night.
Glass house for ‘winged beauties’ in city
Chandigarh, November 10
Good news for butterfly lovers. The Butterfly Park at Sector 26 will soon have a state-of-the-art glass house to keep various species of “winged beauties”.It was seen that various species of butterflies escaped from the park every now and then.
Info about paying guests
Panchkula, November 10
The police has asked residents of the town to submit information about their tenants, lessee, paying guests and servants, along with their residential addresses and attested photographs.
Special court for trials of cases under Sections 107, 109
Panchkula, November 10
Following the transfer of powers to the local police after the formation of Ambala Police Commissionerate, the authorities are going to set up a special court for the trial of cases under Sections 107, 109, 110 and 151
CrPC.
A room in the Mini Secretariat is being furnished for the purpose.
Insurance co. told to pay Rs 38,986
Chandigarh, November 10
The UT Consumer Forum II has ordered New India Assurance Company to pay a sum of Rs38,986 to Paramjeet Kaur , a resident of Sector 18, as her accident claim was being denied because of wrong paper work by an employee of the company.
Reprieve for ex-president of MC
Panchkula, November 10
With the Supreme Court of India dismissing a petition filed by BJP leader VK Sood, Ravinder Rawal, former president of erstwhile Panchkula municipal council, can now be hopeful of assuming the charge as president of the civic body.
Acquisition of land begins
Mohali, November 10
Ahead of the inauguration of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Memorial at Chappar Chirri village on November 30, the district administration has started the process of acquiring land for 200 ft wide road that will connect the memorial with the Kharar-Banur road.
Vocalist Deshpande’s magical spell
Chandigarh, November 10
An absorbing music recital by vivacious and versatile vocalist Dr Ashwini Bhide Deshpande mesmerised the audience at a special concert organised by the Chandigarh police at Tagore Theatre as a part of the ongoing Chandigarh Police week celebrations.
Noble inititive of Rs 1,11,111 on 11-11-11
Chandigarh, November 10
Making 11.11.11 a memorable day, the 1993 batch mechanical engineering students of PEC University are not only keeping their promise of reunion made 18 years ago, but the batch has also decided to create a scholarship ‘PECMECH 93’ named after the batch to sponsor the education of a mechanical engineering student. The batch is going to handover a cheque of Rs 1, 11,111 to the institute today as a part of the scholarship fund.
Treat our staff on par with state govt employees, says HC
Chandigarh, November 10
Chief Secretaries of Punjab and
Haryana, along with Advisor to Chandigarh Administration, will now ensure a decision is taken on the issue of treating the Punjab and Haryana High Court employees on a par with state government employees.
Chandigarh scan
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Mr DC! What’s the way to your office? |
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Let alone the poor state of other signboards across Chandigarh, the one put up to direct commuters to the Deputy Commissioner’s office near the overbridge in Sector 17 barely gives any directions. |
Another one in a similar state just a bend before the office; and (right) a rusty signboard finally welcomes visitors to the seat of the administration’s top official. |
PU to sieve out outdated courses
Chandigarh, November 10
Adhering to the demand of examination branch employees, Panjab University has finally constituted a committee to review and sieve out courses, which have not been opted by students, for the past several decades.
Trends in food science, technology to be discussed
Chandigarh, November 10
MCM DAV College for Women is organising a national seminar on “Emerging Trends in Food Science and Technology” on November 12.
The food science and technology department of the college is endeavouring to impart necessary knowledge and skills to students by providing them with an exceptional opportunity for learning and a platform for propagation of research findings and renewed practices.
800 delegates attend haematology conference at PGI
Chandigarh, November 10
The 52nd annual conference of the Indian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion began today at the PGI with the participation of more than 800 delegates from all over India. The morning proceedings started with the inauguration of Continuing Medical Education by Prof Amod Gupta, Dean, PGI.
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Gulsher Singh of SGGS College, Chandigarh, (50.92 seconds) and Arvinder Singh of GN Khalsa College,
Abohar, (52.06 seconds) secured first two places in the 400 mt race during the ongoing 64th Panjab University Annual Athletics Meet being held at Panjab University grounds.
Making it mandatory for people covered under rehabilitation schemes to have a UID card, the UT administration has decided not to rehabilitate anyone without the card in the city.
