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Two is pleasant company |
Children play on flower-strewn lawns of the Rose Garden, Sector 16,
Chandigarh, on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
3 months on, nothing changes for Snehalaya
Chandigarh, December 20
Even three months after its decision, the social welfare department of the UT Administration has failed to appoint a full-time doctor, a nurse and a sports teacher at the controversial shelter home, Snehalaya. Even the decision to provide a dispensary with a stock of routine medicines remains unimplemented, much to the discomfort of the inmates.
5-yr-old panther creates terror in Barwala, caught
Panchkula, December 20
Residents of villages around Barwala, who had sustained injuries in more than half-a-dozen wild encounters with a panther during the past week, heaved a sigh of relief when the five-year-old cat was captured by wildlife officials at Rehod village here today.
Senate Agenda cheers teachers
Chandigarh, December 20
With over 80 per cent agenda comprising faculty affairs and Syndicate elections
on December 21, the first-ever ‘video recorded’ Senate of Panjab University
left teachers all smiles.
Fresh faces, new vision
Chandigarh, December 20
The brigade of new faces that will soon take over the charge of the city for the next five years wants to come up with a new vision that will help in the development of the city. They also hope to resolve the existing problems.
Davesh Moudgil, a BJP candidate who won from Ward No. 22, said he would introduce a concept in his ward to involve the public in decision-making related to development in the ward. “The ward development fund would be spent on the work that would be on the priority list of residents. I would ensure their participation in all the decisions related to the ward,” he said.
Congress councillor Satish Kainth after his victory in the MC elections in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Development work mantra of winning candidates in MC elections
Chandigarh, December 20
While there are many bigwigs and heavyweights who failed to make-it again to the MC house, there are few who managed to repeat their success. The lucky ones attributed their success to the work done by them in their wards and trust shown by the electorates.
SAD candidate Harjinder Kaur made history by winning for the fourth time from Ward No 15.
SAD councillor Harjinder Kaur waves out to her supporters after her win in the MC elections in Chandigarh. A Tribune photograph
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Up in arms |
Activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal protest against the ban of Bhagwadgita in Russia at ISKCON temple, Sector 36, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Nominated councillors: Young faces in fray
Chandigarh, December 20
Keeping in line with the younger look of the elected Municipal Corporation, the House could also see more young faces if the UT Administration approves the list of nominated councillors under consideration.
Only112 voters exercise their ‘right to reject’
Chandigarh, December 20
A total of 112 voters exercised their right to reject candidates in the MC polls
despite the confusion at various polling stations that led many to miss a chance
to use ‘Form-11 A’.
Consumer forum dismisses complaint against dentist
Panchkula, December 20
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has dismissed a complaint against a dentist after the complainant, Ram Kumar, a resident of Baltana, Zirakpur, proved to fail his allegations here yesterday. In his complaint, Ram Kumar said Dr Anuradha Gupta conducted the root canal of his left and right jaws on upper and lower side in September, 2009, at Anuradha Dental and Surgical Centre, Sector 12,
Panchkula.
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Is it snowing ? |
A couple walks past water droplets being formed by a fountain at the Terraced Garden in Sector 33,
Chandigarh. Tribune photo: vicky gharu |
9 contractual employees sacked
Chandigarh, December 20
The UT Administration terminated as many as nine officials, all contractual employees, whose names were allegedly figured in the embezzlement of funds to the tune of Rs 5.60 lakh in the Registration and Licensing Authority office, here.
Fog delays trains
Chandigarh, December 20
The late running of major trains in the region due to the intense fog continued for the second day today with Shatabdi Express, which was scheduled to arrive at 11am, arrived late by about one hour and 30 minutes. Speed restriction has also caused inconvenience to passengers, stranded for hours at the railway station here.
Nepalese students to get medical facilities at PGI
Chandigarh, December 20
More than 50-sponsored foreign medical students from Nepal will now be able to get medical facilities in Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) at a cost of around Rs 325 per month. The decision was taken in the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) meeting, which was attended by Union Health Secretary (GOI), PK
Pradhan.
Install CCTV cameras in shops, ACP tells traders
Panchkula, December 20
Concerned over the increase in the number of thefts in commercial establishments in the recent past, the police department has directed the local businessmen to install CCTV cameras and alarm sensors in shutters at their shops.
Police closes case, terms it suicide
Panchkula, December 20
Twenty months after the mysterious death of an Australian NRI, Davinder Singh, the Panchkula police is now going to close the investigation into the case by terming it a case of suicide.
‘e-challan has brought transparency’
Mohali, December 20
Anjali Kaushik, consultant, department of administrative reforms and personal grievances, Government of India, today inspected the concept of e-challan,
e-beat and e-investigation introduced recently as a pilot project in Mohali.
BJP will contest Assembly elections on 23 seats, says minister
Mohali, December 20
The BJP will contest the coming Punjab elections on all 23 seats in the state, but the decision about the candidates to be fielded in the poll is yet to be taken.
Students of Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology in Phase I, Mohali, who had gathered to welcome the local government minister during an inaugural ceremony, on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Chandigarh Scan
Accused’s driver held
Chandigarh: The police today arrested the driver of the accused’s vehicle, Manpreet Singh, in a case of causing death due to negligence. He had fled the spot after crushing a motorcyclist on December 17.
Nineteen-year-old Charanjit Singh had died in the accident while he was riding the bike and was hit by the Scorpio car. The police arrested
Manpreet, a resident of Amritsar, from Sector 47. —
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Scorpions Cricket Academy, Pinjore, routed St Soldier’s Bharti Vij Cricket Academy in the league match of ongoing 1st Satluj Sub-Junior Cricket (U-13) Tournament for Boys, being held here today.