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Mother seeks justice for son
Panchkula, July 25
A 23-year-old migrant labourer, Charan Singh, is dying a slow death at the PGI, Chandigarh. Critically injured Charan Singh was admitted to the hospital after being allegedly attacked by his employer and colleagues on March 27. Hailing from Bulandshahar in Uttar Pradesh, Charan Singh had sustained injuries on his spine, ankles and knees.
Unable to move the lower part of his body, Charan Singh has been forced to pass
the rest of his life on a stretcher. His mother, Ms Leela Wati and younger
brother, Deep Chand, have been trying to save him for the past five months.
Bedsores have developed on his back and lower parts of his body.
Ms Leela Wati along with her son Charan Singh, who was allegedly attacked by a brick-klin owner and a labour
contractor, in front of the Old OPD block of the PGI, Chandigarh, on Monday.
— Tribune photo by Vinay Malik |
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Baby elephant buried
Zoo violates CZA guidelines
Chhat Bir (Patiala), July 25
Carcass of Seema, a female elephant calf that died under mysterious circumstances at Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park on Sunday afternoon was buried in violation of the Central Zoo Authorities
(CZA) guidelines, here today.
Army Commander felicitates women’s Everest team
Chandigarh, July 25
Members of the Indian Army Women’s Everest Expedition were felicitated by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Command, Lieut-Gen S.
Pattabhiraman, during their visit to Chandimandir today.
Members of the Indian Army Women’s Everest Expedition who were felicitated by the GOC-in-C, Western Command, Lieut-Gen S. Pattabhiraman, in Chandimandir on Monday.
— Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma
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Fauji Beat
A mockery of health scheme
If the response of the ex-servicemen to the Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) is not what was expected when the scheme was launched in 2003, it is because of the lacklustre attitude of its implementers. No wonder then that of the nearly 35,000 ex-servicemen in Kangra district, only 1,700 have become members of the scheme so far.
Black Elephant Division Officers’ Mess at Patiala. |
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Working for lepers his mission
Chandigarh, July 25
The president of the Leprosy Welfare Mission, Mr Prem Singh Bhutte, has given a call to creative artists to help the physically challenged, especially lepers, in learning creative and performing arts.
Mr Prem Singh Bhutte, a national award winner, with a leprosy affected person at Khanpur village near Sirhind. |
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Close shave for children, bus driver dies
Mohali, July 25
It was a miraculous escape for schoolchildren travelling in a bus whose driver suffered a heart attack after he swerved the vehicle away to save a scooterist and a cyclist in Industrial Area Phase IX here today.
Vanamahotsava celebrated
Chandigarh, July 25
Vanamahotsava was celebrated at St Vivekananda Millennium School, HMT township, Pinjore today, with the launching of “Jan Jagriti Campaign”. As many as 120 students of Class VIII and IX took part in a rally which started from Gandhi Chowk, Kalka.
Pensioners’ plea to Centre
Chandigarh, July 25
Members of the Central Government Pensioners’ Welfare Society, Chandigarh, which met under its president
G.S. Oberoi on July 23, demanded that the Government of India should withdraw an order dated April 11, 2001, which had already been struck down by the Supreme Court.
Martyrs kin honoured
Chandigarh, July 25
The Anti-Terrorist Front of India president, Dr Viresh Shandilya, today honoured the family members of officers and soldiers who attained martyrdom.
Park upkeep goes for a six
Panchkula, July 25
In the past year, the municipal council has spent Rs 36.03 lakh collected from the taxpayer on the “beautification” of 204 neighbourhood parks in the township. The results are for all to see — overgrown weeds, wrecked benches and swings.
Sector-40 residents seek better amenities
Chandigarh, July 25
In a letter to the Advisor to the UT Administration residents of Sector 40 have stated that due attention was not being paid towards developing sectors in the southern parts of the city.
Plan for bicycle riders
Chandigarh, July 25
The Municipal Corporation, today, initiated a significant step to make the city bicycle-friendly. Ms Anu Chatrath, Mayor, signed the Velo Mondial (London, Amsterdam) charter and action plan for bicycle-friendly communities, on behalf of the city today. Mr Christopher Huggins countersigned the charter on behalf of Velo Mondial.
Third phase of meter installation begins
Mohali, July 25
The PSEB has begun with the third phase of the installation of electronic meters, replacing mechanical meters in Mohali.
School board staff oppose amendment to Act
Mohali, July 25
The Punjab School Education Board (Non-teaching) Employees Association has appealed to the government to withdraw the move to make amendments in the board Act so that it could remain an autonomous body.
Cleanliness drive
Mohali, July 25
A cleanliness drive was carried out by the international organisation of Brahma Kumaris and the Rural Development Wing of the Rajyoga Education and Research Foundation at Kambali village yesterday under the social project “Call of the time — Swachh Swarnim Gramya Bharat”.
32 roadside rehris removed
Chandigarh, July 25
As many as 32 illegal road side rehris in Sector 48 were removed by the anti-encroachment wing of the Estate Office, sources said here today.
Man alleges misdemeanour by cop
Mohali, July 25
A local resident has alleged that a police official threatened him with dire consequences in the Phase VIII police station here today where he had come in connection with an ongoing case.
Readers write
Illegal occupation of booths
Three booths (Nos. 95, 96 and 97) in Sector 15 market, Panchkula, have illegally
been occupied right up to the parking area by a few anti-social elements.
Truckloads of highly inflammable wooden scrap have been stacked in the open.
These can catch fire anytime and pose a serious threat to life and property of
the residents.
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