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Woman arrested for beating up jeweller husband
Chandigarh, January 31
The UT police today arrested Pooja Jain, the wife of owner of Nikkamal and Baburam chain of
jewellers in the city for beating up her husband Akhil Jain. The police arrested her in a case of causing hurt, criminal intimidation under Section 323 and 506 of the
IPC.
Man sentenced to life for killing wife
Mohali, January 31
A man was awarded life imprisonment for murdering his wife, three years ago, by a local court today. A fine of Rs 10,000 was also imposed on him.
PGI doctor, nurse contract swine flu
Chandigarh, January 31
A senior PGIMER doctor and staff nurse tested positive for swine flu over the past week. The fact that PGI's own staff is being infected with the deadly H1N1 virus has raised question marks over the safety measures adopted by the staff during sample collection and testing of infected patients.
GMSH-16 technicians hesitant to collect samples
 Chandigarh, January 31
Wary of the rise in spread of the deadly H1N1 influenza (swine flu) virus in the city, technicians at Government Multi-Specialty Hospital
(GMSH), Sector 16, have developed cold feet for collecting sputum samples of suspected patients.
Technicians have given a written plea to Medical Superintendent, saying that they are not qualified enough to perform the specialised
task. Tribune photos: pradeep tewari
New IG tells the police force to fall in line
Chandigarh, January 31
Lobbying in the UT police force at the DSP and Inspector level, to be one up on the other, and cast an impression on the new Inspector General of Police (IGP) had begun as soon as his name was announced in December last year when he had not even joined.UT police new IGP RP Upadhyaya, who joined here yesterday, hinted at the ‘tactics’ applied by certain police officials, who went all the way to Delhi to meet him to win his support.
45 structures pulled down in Mani Majra
 Chandigarh, January 31
In an anti-encroachment drive carried out by the Land Acquisition Collector (LAC) and Municipal Corporation, 45 illegal structures were pulled down in a five-hour demolition drive in Pocket No. 8, Mani Majra
An earthmoving machine demolishes illegal structures at Pocket No. 8 in Mani
Majra, Chandigarh. Tribune photos: Manoj Mahajan
PIL seeks policy on demolition
Chandigarh, January 31
In a petition filed in public interest before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Revolutionary Youth Association, a non-governmental
organisation, has sought directions to the Chandigarh Administration and other respondents not to carry demolition drives in and around the city during harsh weather conditions.
Chaos comes a full circle on city roads
 Chandigarh, January 31
The pilot project to segregate the traffic on the cycle track from the one on the the main road at Sector 27- 28 roundabout has come in for severe criticism. Critics say it is proving to be a danger zone.
Rajesh Gupta, a BJP councillor, protests against construction of rumble strips as these slow down traffic leading to frequent jams. photos: manoj mahajan
Soon, Rolls Royce showroom in city
Chandigarh, January 31
The automobile market will further get fillip in the region as the popular British luxury automaker, Rolls Royce, is all set to open its new showroom in Chandigarh.
Development remains confined to paper only
 Chandigarh, January 31
City Mayor Subhash Chawla, who had listed a number of proposals for the betterment of the city, has not been able to execute any of these even after a month of his
mayorship.
Garbage strewn at the entrance to a park in Sector 19, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Estate Office yet to act against violators
Chandigarh, January 31
The Estate Office is yet to act against shopkeepers who have illegally removed the common wall between two booths in various markets.
Haryana cadre officials at disadvantage
Chandigarh, January 31
City Beautiful is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, but when it comes to secretary-level positions in the Chandigarh Administration, it seems that it is only the capital of Punjab.
2 convicted of smuggling heroin
Chandigarh, January 31
The Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge, Shalini Nagpal, today convicted two persons for smuggling heroin. The NCB had arrested the accused in 2008. The orders will be pronounced on Friday.
STA challans over 230 vehicles
Chandigarh, January 31
The State Transport Authority (STA) has challaned over 230 commercial vehicles for different violations. More than 1,500 transport vehicles were checked and 269 were challaned/impounded/issued notices. Three school buses were also challaned.
Budget will be pro-people, says Punjab FM
Mohali, January 31
Punjab Finance Minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa today said the coming budget would be pro-people and development oriented.
Janani Suraksha Yojna beneficiaries to get payment directly in account
Chandigarh, January 31
The beneficiaries of Janani Suraksha Yojna (JSY) - a scheme that provides financial help to new mothers- will now receive their funds by using the UID numbers also called Aadhar number. The project, which has already enrolled 19 beneficiaries for this month, will provide the payment directly in their bank accounts via UID number.
health notes
Retiring officials felicitated
Prof Yogesh Chawla, Director, PGIMER, honoured a faculty member Dr SS Arora, associate professor, Department of Biophysics, and five other officials- Daya Sharma, DNS; Subhash Chander, clerk, Medical Education and Research Cell; Bijendra Prasad Yadav, lab attendant, Department of Immunopathology; Ram Chander, hospital attendant; and Bal Kishan, sanitary attendant -on their retirement on Thursday by presenting mementoes to them.
Villagers’ protest against pollution enters 31st day
Zirakpur, January 31
The protest against pollution spread by factories and poultry farms in Nagla village today entered thirty-first day. The villagers warned the administration that if no action was taken to reslove the issue, they would block the Ambala-Chandigarh national highway on February 4 and 5.
Govt school head suspended
 Chandigarh, January 31
The UT Education Department today suspended the headmistress of Government High School, Sector 30, Satish
Kumari. She had reportedly denied formal admission to two class V students belonging to economically weaker section
(EWS).
People argue with the headmistress of Government School, Sector 30, in Chandigarh
on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
PSEB devises system to find erring officials
Mohali, January 31
To check the problem of missing answersheets, the Punjab School Education Board has developed a system to track them. This will help in finding the erring officials.
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Colourful programme
Chandigarh: Children presented a colourful programme — Radiant Smiles — at RIMT World School,
Manimajra, on Thursday. Forty students performed during an hour-long programme. School's in-house doctor Dr Preeti gave tips on preventing winter-related ailments.
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Chandigarh, January 31
