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UT has no right, says legal dept
Chandigarh, March 15
The UT Administration has received a major blow in the inter-state dispute over the 26-sq-km eco-fragile Sukhna wildlife sanctuary area, with the legal department accepting in its report that the it does not belong to the UT.
Huge haul of stolen furniture by police
Chandigarh, March 15
The crime branch of the UT police today recovered a huge quantity of stolen furniture designed by French architects Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret from two
godowns, located at Kaimbwala and Nayagaon.
Police officials inspect the heritage furniture recovered from a godown at Nayagaon on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan
Bicycles lie unused on PU campus
Chandigarh, March 15
The green plans of Panjab University (PU) to introduce bicycles on the campus have been gathering dust.
Roadside vendor dies in mishap
Chandigarh, March 15
A 50-year-old roadside vendor was killed when a speeding Santro car ran him over on the road separating Sectors 34 and 44 here this morning.
Grieving family members of the victim, Guru Prasad, at Sector 34 in Chandigarh on Thursday.
Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Delay in result irks Law students
Chandigarh March 15
Irked over the delay in declaring the semester results, the students of Department of Laws today staged a protest outside the department. While the date-sheet for the next semester has already been decided, the semester results are yet not declared.
Youths stuck in lake after midnight
Chandigarh, March 15
Fun turned into a nightmare for two youths at the Sukhna Lake late last night as their boat got stuck in the middle of the lake. The youths called the police control room following which policemen in a boat rescued the two. The incident exposes glaring security lapses at the lake as the youths managed to row a boat at 2.30 am and the police got to know only when the two called the police control room for help.
80 challans issued to violators in anti-encroachment drive
Chandigarh, March 15
Around 80 challans were issued to the defaulters today during a special enforcement drive to remove encroachments from Sector 22 and 34. The challans were issued in the furniture market, Sector 34. 50 challans were issued in the Sector 22 outer area. The enforcement team seized sofa sets, centre tables, dinning tables, beds,
almirahs, trunks etc from the encroachers.
Employees of the municipal corporation remove encroachments from the furniture market at Sector 34 in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
MC submits report to Administration
Chandigarh, March 15
Avoiding any controversy over the issue of notification of constitution of eleven sub-committees, the UT Administration has asked the municipal corporation to clarify its works and functioning in detail so as to get its approval. Sources in the corporation revealed that a detailed report of the functions of all sub-committees was sent to the UT Administration today by the corporation for its early clearance.
Draw of lots for 692 Type-I flats today
Mohali, March 15
A draw of lots for as many as 692 Type I flats, having one BHK (bedroom-hall-kitchen) of the much-hyped multi-storeyed Purab Premium Apartments in Sector 88 will be held by Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) at 9.30 am opposite PUDA Bhawan in Phase VIII here tomorrow.
Arrangements on for nine-day Navratra fair
Panchkula, March 15
The district administration and Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board are all geared up for the nine-day Navratra mela starting from March 23.
DC tells residents to submit info about tenants, paying guests
Panchkula, March 15
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Panchkula, has directed residents to submit information about their tenants, lessee, paying guests, servants or help employed for commercial, domestic or other purposes.
Stray cattle menace bane of Mohali
Mohali, March 15
Despite the authorities claiming to take steps to check stray cattle menace in the town, one can see the animals roaming freely on roads and streets.
Stray cattle roam on a road at Phase X of Mohali. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Protection home to have LCDs, magazines
Chandigarh, March 15
Chandigarh is all set to provide facilities at protection homes. Right from newspapers, magazines and LCDs, the home away from home will have all amenities the couples can think of enjoying during their hibernation.
Leopard still stuck in pipe
Chandigarh, March 15
To capture the leopard, which was stuck in a pipe at the Indian Air Force (IAF) station, officials of the UT forest and wildlife department waited on Thursday as well. The officials have been in the Air Force Station since Monday and all their efforts have proved futile.
Treat for classical music lovers
Chandigarh, March 15
City music lovers were treated to a rare and scintillating jugalbandi, an absolute confluence of three elementary streams of music, the vocal, instrumental and percussion, which marked the majestic start of the 42nd edition of Parcheen Kala Kendra Nritya and Sangeet Sammelan at the Tagore Theatre here today.
Sanjeev Abhyankar and Purbayan Chatterjee perform at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
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Submit names: PU Senator
Chandigarh, March 15
Though the committee constituted for the selection of new Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University is yet to meet and decide on the selection criteria, one of its members, PU nominated Senator and retired IFS officer IS
Chadha, has reportedly already asked the university to submit the names of eligible candidates. What, however, has raised eyebrows is the fact that the initial verbal order by Chadha asking the Registrar’s office to submit names of twenty senior most professors was soon followed by another order which asked for the names of the professors who had at least 10 years of experience. This was done, allegedly, to accommodate his preferred Senator who is 21st in the seniority list.
Chandigarh boy tops GATE
Chandigarh, March 15
Excelling in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), Rhythm Kataria a student of Chandigarh College of Architecture
(CCA) clinched first rank across the country in architecture and planning. Around 2200 students had appeared for GATE under the architecture stream. Rhythm, a student at
CCA, scored 80.67 marks out of 100.
Deny admission to students involved in shootout at DAV-10, says ABVP
Chandigarh March 15
Acting on the recent shootout incident in DAV college and the deteriorating law and order situation in the PU campus, the members of ABVP today submitted a memorandum to the PU Vice Chancellor and the DAV principal, demanding that the students involved in violent activities be blacklisted and barred from admissions.
ABVP activists going to give memorendum to Vice-Chancellor regarding day today deterioration of law and order situation in campus and college at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
35 per cent nursery seats still vacant in govt schools
Chandigarh, March 15
Busy chalking out strategies to fill the RTE seats in private schools, the UT education department has failed to spare a thought for its own government schools where 35 percent of nursery seats continue to be vacant, even as the academic session commences on April 1.
450 students awarded degrees
Chandigarh March 15
The annual convocation of the DAV College, Sector-10, was held today. The Annual Report 2011-12 was released by the chief guest and presented by the principal Dr AK
Nanda.
Students of DAV College in a jubiliant mood after receiving their degrees at the convocation in Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Fancy-dress contest
Mohali: Students of Anee’s School presented an impressive fancy show by adorning themselves in various characters, conveying anti-drug and anti-social activities messages in an inter-house competition here today.
Poem-writing, quiz mark literary function
Patiala, March 15
The Punjabi department of Khalsa College, Patiala, organised a literary function dedicated to the Gurta Gaddi Diwas of Guru Har Rai. The function was held in the library of the college. The items included in the competition were poetry recitation, poetry writing, elocution and quiz. The programme was organised to enhance the knowledge of students regarding the Sikh religious values and history and to provide them a platform to display their talents.
Joy unlimited
Girls in a happy mood after receiving their prizes at the annual prize distribution function of Shri Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh, on Thursday.
Tribune photo Manoj Mahajan
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PGGCG-11 girls given warm sendoff
Chandigarh March 15
The department of computer applications of Post-Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, organised a farewell party ‘Bon Voyage’ for the outgoing PGDCA and
BCA-III classes today. The venue was given the look of an airline reflecting the interest of the students in the course and their creative and innovative computer skills. The students of
BCA-II presented several dance and music performances. While recalling the memories of their three-year stay in the college, the outgoing students became nostalgic and expressed gratitude towards their teachers for guidance. they also talked about the careers they want to pursue.
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Three persons intruded into a house at Sector 7 here and looted cash and jewellery worth over Rs 35 lakh at gunpoint in broad daylight today.
The Malwa Central College of Education for Women, Ludhiana, defeated the local team from the Government College of Education, Sector 20, by one inning and 8 points, in the first match of Panjab University inter-college kho-kho championship for women (C- Division) for B Ed colleges held at the university, here today.