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Commuters dissatisfied,
CTU running into losses
Chandigarh, June 21
Despite having a good public transport system only a few persons are using the local bus service of the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking. According to senior officials of the
CTU, during non-peak hours, the occupancy on local routes is 10 per cent.
Vehicular traffic was blocked at the Tribune chowk, Chandigarh, for more than half an hour
following a collision between two vehicles on Saturday. Motorists who were stranded complained
of poor police response, which arrived late on the scene. — A Tribune photograph
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Bulk users ‘are not following RBI order’
Chandigarh, June 21
The Reserve Bank of India’s recent instructions to the banks to offer ‘clean currency notes’ by ensuring staple-free bundles, have started making impact on market.
Eligibility lists for allotment out
Chandigarh, June 21
The Estate Office has prepared separate eligibility lists for allotment of dwelling units and also for booths in commercial areas under the rehabilitation policy for slum-dwellers and for
rehriwallahs, respectively.
10 villages shortlisted for UN scheme
Chandigarh, June 21
Falling in line with the new mantra on water resource management, 10 villages located on the periphery of Chandigarh have been shortlisted for a United Nations- backed scheme in the nearby Shivalik hills. This is part of the national action programme.
ITBP to introduce disaster management course
Chandigarh, June 21
With the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force introducing a special disaster management course, disaster management in the country will soon assume a professional and more efficient approach.
Budding designers showcase
talent
Panchkula, June 21
Budding designers were provided an opportunity to showcase their talent at a contest organised by Renoo’s designer studio in Sector 8 here today. Titled “Be A Designer”, the contest attracted more than 70 entries from Chandigarh, Panchkula and SAS Nagar.
Designers display their creations at a contest in Sector 8, Panchkula, on Saturday.
— A Tribune photograph
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Parliamentarians meet BSNL officials
Chandigarh, June 21
An eight-member delegation of Parliament reached here today to review the functioning of the telecom sector, especially of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited. The members of the Standing Committee on Communications held meetings with the officials of the BSNL and consumer forums.
‘Striking sweepers not GMCH employees’
Chandigarh, June 21
The authorities of Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, today clarified that the striking safai karamcharis were not their employees. Reacting to a news item, the Joint Director (Administration) stated that they were the employees of a contractor.
Traffic police turns to public for help
Chandigarh, June 21
Concerned at increasing traffic violations during the late evening and night hours, the police has sought cooperation from members of the public to enforce the traffic rules.
PLATFORM — SAVE WATER
 Check wastage
Water is a pre-condition of life. The presence of water has made the earth a unique planet. With the changing lifestyle the demand of drinking water has gone up. In spite of concerted efforts to increase drinking water supply, there is a yawning gap between demand and supply.
Labourer dies from
electrocution at PGI
Chandigarh, June 21
A 19-year-old labourer was electrocuted while working at a construction site in the PGI here late last evening.
The victim, Deepak, who hailed from Minardhu, West Bengal, had been employed by a contractor, Neeraj Goyal, two months ago for constructing a water tank on the PGI premises.
Cupboard falls on girl, dies
Panchkula, June 21
A two-and-a-half year old girl died after a cupboard fell on her while she was asleep in her house in Sector 12 here late last night.
The police said the deceased, Savita, sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to the General Hospital in Sector 6 by her father Raju.
MC warning on ad panels
Chandigarh, June 21
The Municipal Commissioner, Mr M. P. Singh, who has been authorised to deal with violations of advertisement display norms, yesterday warned the persons running shops and offices to bring their advertisement panels in conformity with the rules or face action.
Ex-servicemen’s body against contributory health scheme
Chandigarh, June 21
The All-India Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association here has, in a representation sent to the Ministry of Defence, asked the three service chiefs to reconsider the recently launched Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme on the grounds that it is against the interests of personnel below officer rank.
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