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Supplementary Chargesheet
A few days before murder, Doon MLA made 41 missed calls on Jyoti’s mobile in two days
Panchkula, September 11
As many as 41 missed calls were made by Doon MLA Ram Kumar Chaudhary within two days on Jyoti's mobile number a few days before the murder, according to the supplementary
chargesheet, a copy of which is with Chandigarh Tribune.
RK Chaudhary being produced in the district courts in Panchkula on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal
Now, PM to travel by road from airport to Dhanas
Chandigarh, September 11
City residents, including patients heading for the PGI, should brace for traffic restrictions on September 14 as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will now travel by road from the airport to Dhanas to deliver the keys of flats to the beneficiaries of an ambitious slum rehabilitation scheme under the
JNNURM, spread over 162.5 acres in Dhanas.
MC workers recarpet the road dividing Sectors 20 and 21 ahead of the Prime Minister's visit to Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Admn gears up for PM’s visit
Chandigarh, September 11
To promote solar power, the UT Administration for the first time installed a solar panel on a government house in the rehabilitation colony at
Dhanas.
A verification camp for slum dwellers under way at the CHB office in Chandigarh on Wednesday. tribune photo:
Manoj Mahajan
Mayor’s ‘secret’ Mumbai tour raises councillors’ hackles
Chandigarh, September 11
There is resentment among councillors as a five-member team of the municipal corporation, led by city Mayor Subhash Chawla, "secretly" went to Mumbai to study a project regarding disposal of waste generated by hotels.
Diabetes fast affecting youth
Chandigarh, September 11
The phase I of a study taken up by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that 13.6 per cent population of Chandigarh is diabetic while 14.6 per cent is at high risk of diabetes.
Elderly go on diet to escape docs’ wrath
Chandigarh, September 11
To escape the wrath of their doctors and attendants, a number of diabetics have adopted the practice of controlling diet a few days before undergoing a test so that deviation in their diet plan is not detected.
Nod to multi-functional complex at railway station
Chandigarh, September 11
The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), at a meeting held here today, gave the green light to the action plan for the setting up of a multi-functional complex (MFC) at the Chandigarh railway station. It was decided that the RLDA would develop the MFC on the approved site in the city in the current fiscal year.
Dadu Majra residents curse new road; blame PWD for their plight
Chandigarh, September 11
Construction of a road at Dadu Majra has proved to be a nightmare for the local residents after the PWD workers dug up up to the foundations of many houses. As the foundations are exposed to the rainwater accumulated in the area dug up by the workers, many houses have developed cracks. This careless digging by the PWD staff has put the property and lives of many residents to a grave risk.
Sanitation drive has little impact
Mohali, September 11
Sanitation is far from satisfactory in parts of Mohali despite a recent 10-day cleanliness drive.
Heaps of garbage, dry leaves and debris are a common sight in the town. Footpaths along some of the roads can be seen strewn with waste material and polythene bags.
Debris; and (right) dry leaves lying near a park in Phase VII. Tribune photos: Parvesh Chauhan
Dept of Posts has lost a dynamic official: Staff
Chandigarh, September 11
Shock and grief prevailed at the postal department this morning as the information about Chief Post Master General KL Khanna’s sudden demise spread in the office. Employees exchanged calls to confirm the sad news.
Traffic marshal accuses cop of misbehaviour
Chandigarh, September 11
A traffic marshal has accused a traffic police inspector of misbehaving with him after he objected to a vehicle with a red beacon being let off despite being stopped for speeding.
Nikolai Gogol’s play staged at Tagore Theatre
Chandigarh, September 11
Russian dramatist Nikolai Gogol’s famous play “Revizor, The Inspector General” was staged at the Tagore Theatre in Sector 18 here.
Designed and directed by Prof Mahendra Kumar, the play underlined social absurdities, corruption, greed and insecurities throbbing beneath the artificial facade of the system.
Acclaimed danseuse enthrals audience
Chandigarh, September 11
Acclaimed danseuse Neha Khaitan left the audience spellbound with her Bharat Natyam performance at the Pracheen Kala Kendra in Sector 35 here.
Neha Khaitan made her present felt with her graceful movements, beautiful expressions and charming personality.
A feather in UT Dept’s cap
Chandigarh, September 11
Skoch Smart e-Governance Award 2013 has been conferred on the UT Social Welfare Department for its initiative in the field of social security pensions.
3,224 girl students to get free bicycles in Mohali
Mohali, September 11
The Punjab Government will provide 3,224 bicycles free of cost to girl students of Classes XI and XII in the government schools of Mohali district.
Chief Parliamentary Secretary NK Sharma said 1,542 girl students of Class XI and 1,682 of Class XII
in the district would benefit from the Mai Bhago Vidya scheme this financial year.
Controversy fails to die down
Chandigarh, September 11
The student parties on the Panjab University campus that have joined hands alleging rigging and Lyngdoh violations by the newly elected Panjab University Campus Student Council
(PUCSC) president are now planning to move a no-confidence motion against the president.
Pretty picture: Girls dressed up for a fashion show during a freshers’ party at the Industrial Training Institute for Women in Chandigarh. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan |
PU starts online submission of exam forms
Chandigarh, September 11
Taking a major leap towards examination reforms, Panjab University has switched over to online system for the submission of forms. This would benefit the students as they would get online roll numbers, information regarding examination centre and the result at the click of the mouse. PU Controller of Examinations Dr Parvinder Singh said it was a new initiative that would help the students of the university.
Cultural programme, contest mark freshers’ party
Chandigarh, September 11
Desh Bhagat University organised a freshers’ party to welcome its new students and acquaint them with the facilities and the academic atmosphere available in this university. Students from different university schools participated in this programme. Desh Bhagat University Vice-Chancellor Dr SS Chahal inaugurated the function.
PSEB holds motivational training programme
Mohali, September 11
The Punjab School Education Board organised a motivational training programme for its staff in
collaboration with the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration
(MGSIPA) on the board premises here yesterday.
 PU/College Notes
Applications invited
Panjab University has invited applications for admission to MPhil in the Department of Punjabi on the PU campus. Students have been asked to submit application forms at the office of the Department of Punjabi before September 20 till 5 PM. Interviews for MPhil (Punjabi) would be conducted on September 24 at 10 AM, whereas interviews for MPhil (Guru Granth Sahib Studies) have been scheduled on September 26 at 10 AM.
From Schools
Poster-making contest
Chandigarh: Saupin's School, Sector 32, devoted the entire day to lay stress on the use and reuse of tetra packs. Students from classes I to X were shown movies. A poster-making competition was conducted on topics like Save Earth, 4R's - recycle, reuse, refuse and reduce. The journey of a tetra pack was explained and children were told how to dispose them of. Thereafter, a special session was also conducted for the helpers and the cleaning staff.
 Run for the nation: Olympian Milkha Singh flags off a mini-marathon at the Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Wednesday. The event was organised to pay tributes to Swami Vivekananda. The Flying Sikh Milkha Singh asked youngsters to draw motivation from Swami Vivekananda’s life and take an oath to keep themselves physically and mentally fit. Adviser to the Administrator KK Sharma (standing next to Milkha Singh) said the youth should follow in the footsteps of Swami Vivekananda
for a brighter future of the nation. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
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Chief Postmaster General, North Circle, KL Khanna was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in Sector 30-A this morning.
