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Verka officials in tizzy over garbage near milk plant
SAS Nagar, March 20
A major health hazard has “virtually” come knocking at the door of local Verka plant, a major supplier of milk and milk products in the northern region. A sanitary landfill site of the SAS Nagar Municipal Council in Badmajra village adjacent to the milk plant has created severe unhygienic conditions which could lead to contamination of the diary products being manufactured there.

Colleges circumventing practical exam rules
Chandigarh, March 20
The decision taken by the Panjab University Senate regarding the practical examinations conducted by various affiliated colleges states clearly that the teachers teaching a particular course will not be appointed examiners of that course and also that two internal examiners will invigilate during these practical examinations. The rule further states that in the absence of internal examiners an external examiner might be employed for the purpose.

Showers before heat wave Chandigarh, March 20 People in the city and its surrounding areas got a respite from a prolonged dry spell after thunder showers lashed the city and the surrounding townships of Panchkula and SAS Nagar this evening.  Land grab bid, tension in village Kharar, March 20 Tension prevails in Kailon village in Kharar block over the alleged attempt to take possession of panchayat land by an influential person.

A Chandigarh road after a shower on Tuesday. Photo Karam Singh

HUDA plans FIR against allottees
Panchkula, March 20
The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) is considering registration of an FIR in addition to initiation of resumption proceedings against allottees for committing fraud following the submission of a report by the Chief Vigilance Officer, Mr Rakesh Kumar.

Don’t misuse water, MC is watching
Chandigarh, March 20
With a view to check the misuse of water and to ensure adequate water pressure, the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh has banned the use of morning water supply for irrigation purposes and for washing of cars and driveways with effect from March 25. The drive will be launched to nab the defaulters who use hosepipes to clean their vehicles and water lawns and pots so that water, which has relatively better pressure in the morning hours reaches the overhead tanks.

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Few beery evenings this summer
Chandigarh, March 20
The number of pubs in the city is expected to go down from the present number of 32. The Excise and Taxation Commissioner, Mr M. Ramsekhar, who is also the Estate Officer, has clarified to city hoteliers and restaurant owners that no pub licences will be issued to persons whose sites do not conform to the new building byelaws approved by the Chandigarh Administration.