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UT shocks for Mohali residents
Electric current flowing through barbed wires
Chandigarh, November 30
Living in a ‘danger zone’, residents of more than a dozen houses in a row, in Phase III-A Mohali, touching the Nehru Colony of Chandigarh, have become used to “getting electric shocks” from the barbed wires in their backyard.

Wires from illegal ‘kundi’ connections running along barbed wires of houses in Phase 3A, Mohali, which result in electric shocks. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Forget water woes, MC okays 24-hr
water supply
Chandigarh, November 30
A proposal for 24-hour water supply to the city was approved at the meeting of the General House of the Municipal Corporation here today. Under the scheme, the MC plans to increase water supply from 10 hours to 16 hours in summer and up to 20 hours in winter once the Phase IV of Kajauli Water Works is commissioned.

COMMUNITY

MC okays move on parking passes
Chandigarh, November 30
The long overdue proposal of introducing ‘City Passes’ in the paid parking lots in the city got a nod from members of the Municipal Corporation. These will be issued between the first and tenth of every month by the MC and will be available on quarterly, half-yearly or annual basis to save the public from the inconvenience of coming back for a fresh pass every month.

UT’s dubious distinction
New Delhi, November 30
Believe it or not, statistics reveal that the City Beautiful leads the list of 35 states and union territories in the country as far as the total incidence of crime committed against minors per 10 lakh of population is concerned.

Electronic transfer of funds introduced Chandigarh, November 30 With implementation of the Panchayati Raj system gaining momentum, the government is recasting centrally sponsored schemes to cater to the requirements of decentralised governance. We are trying to make sure that whatever can be done at the local level is done there itself,” Mr B.S. Lalli, Secretary, Department of Panchayati Raj told The Tribune here today.                 B.S. Lalli

Seminar on management practices ends

Chandigarh, November 30 Lack of adequate funds for implementation of need-based programmes is a major impediment in the effective functioning of Panchayati Raj institutions. This has resulted in near failure to carry out their responsibilities. Delegates at a seminar on Management Practices and Provision of Civic Services in European countries and Progressive Indian states in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

Governor for umbrella body for ex-servicemen
Chandigarh, November 30
Gen (retd) S.F. Rodrigues, Governor of Punjab, while presiding over the meeting of the Punjab Rajya Sainik Board at Raj Bhavan here today called for the setting up of an umbrella body for all ex-servicemen, which should act as a common platform for their welfare.

Bir Devinder to meet CM on Mohali health infrastructure
Mohali, November 30
The Mohali Civil Hospital is going to be upgraded very soon and the process is nearing completion. The town is on the way of becoming an IT hub and the government has to see that modern health facilities are provided here.

Kang misleading villagers: BJP
Mohali, November 30
The Punjab unit of the BJP today criticised Cabinet Minister Jagmohan Singh Kang’s statement promising residents that he would ask for a meeting with the Forest Department and the other authorities concerned to see possibilities to exclude areas of Karoran, Kansal and Nayagaon from the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900.

New Chief of Staff of Western Command Chandigarh, November 30 Lieut-Gen Paramjit Singh took over as Chief of Staff, Western Command, today. Prior to this appointment, he was General Officer Commanding, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka Area at Chennai. He takes over from Lieut-Gen P K Grover, who has retired. Commissioned into Garhwal Rifles in December, 1968, he commanded 2 Garhwal, an infantry brigade on the Line of Control and 12 RAPID Division.                                                     Lieut-Gen Paramjit Singh

Paying power bills made easier
Mohali, November 30
Residents of villages falling in the Dera Bassi Punjab State Electricity Board subdivision can now deposit their electricity bills at the nearest post office. According to a press note issued by the Deputy Chief Engineer, PSEB, Mohali, an agreement has been made with the Department of Posts in this regard.

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CRIME

Theft in Sec 9 house
Panchkula, November 30
Burglars decamped with cash, gold and electronic goods worth several lakhs from a house in Sector 10 here. A case has been registered in Sector 5 police station in this regard.

More plaints against Anjali
Chandigarh, November 30
Following the registration of a case and arrest of Anjali, Managing Director of Sector 35- based Durga Finance and Immigration Consultants, over 10 fresh complaints were received today by the Crime Branch of the Chandigarh Police.

EDUCATION

City Beautiful charms Manipuri students

Chandigarh, November 30 An initiative taken by the HRD Ministry to encourage inter-state youth exchange programmes as part of its National Service Scheme has taken off with a flying start, with 50 NSS volunteers from 10 colleges of Manipur visiting Chandigarh. Dr A.C. Vaid, Principal, GGDSD College, Sector 32, Chandigarh, interacts with NSS volunteers from Manipur on the college campus on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan

UGC NET awareness camp Chandigarh, November 30 A UGC NET awareness camp was held at DAV College, Sector 10, today. The camp was organised by Aryans Educational and Charitable Trust. An exhibition of UGC NET books was also organised. Participants take a pledge at a seminar on social implications of HIV/AIDS at Dev Samaj College, Sector 45, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Nostalgia marks MCM alumni meet
Chandigarh, November 30
Around 150 alumni attended the third alumni meet of the alumni association of the MCM DAV College, Sector 36, at in the college premises today. The function began with the lighting of ‘deepmala’ by the Principal, Dr Puneet Bedi.

Annual song and rhyme day at YPS Mohali, November 30 The colourful building of the kindergarten at YPS, which has been the centre of attention ever since its inception this year, was made all the more attractive on its first ‘Annual song and rhyme day’ held here today. Children perform at the annual song and rhyme day at Yadavindra Public School at Mohali on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Manav Mangal holds cultural extravaganza
Chandigarh, November 30
The three-day cultural programme of Manav Mangal High School, Sector 21, entered the second day at Tagore Theatre yesterday. The chief guest, Mr I.S. Sandhu, Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-Director Sports, Chandigarh Administration, gave away prizes to 50 students of primary classes who had excelled in various fields during the academic year 2004-05.

Prizes awarded to GMSSS-44 students

Chandigarh, November 30 Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, today, organised its prize distribution function on the school premises, here. Mr D.S. Mangat, DPI (Schools), who was the chief guest, lighted the lamp to mark the beginning of the cultural programme. Students of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, perform bhangra at their annual function in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Prof K.N. Pathak, Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University, launches an updated website of PU on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Seminar on ‘Good Life’ held at PU
Chandigarh, November 30
A two-day seminar on the concept of ‘Good Life’ concluded at the Golden Jubilee Hall, Panjab University today. The seminar was organised by the Centre for Vivekananda Studies under the aegis of the Department of Philosophy.

Indefinite fast by PU students
Chandigarh, November 30
Activists of the Panjab University Students Union along with students of B Sc Honours School started an indefinite hunger strike in front of the VC’s Office.

COURTS

Juvenile homes: HC summons DGPs, Home Secys
Chandigarh, November 30
Taking a serious view of the casual attitude of the governments of Punjab and Haryana in providing information about the establishment and functioning of observations homes for juveniles, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today summoned the Home Secretaries and DGPs of the two states.

Plea on Phase VIII-B sites disposed of
Chandigarh, November 30
The Punjab and Haryana High Court yesterday disposed of the petition filed by Mr Roshan Singh of Mohali, seeking directions to the respondents to finalise the auction of the proposed sites for multiplex, shopping mall and hotel in Phase VIII-B, Industrial Focal Point, Mohali, as per the Punjab Regional and Town Planning Act, 1995, and Punjab Urban Town Planning Act.

3 men of SDM’s office get judicial remand
Panchkula, November 30
Chief Judicial Magistrate Gulab Singh today remanded three employees of the SDM’s office — Shiv Shanker, Surat Singh and Surinder Singh — in 14 days’ judicial remand in a case of false registration of stolen vehicles. They had been arrested two days ago and had been sent in two days’ police remand.

SPORTS

Karnataka gain two points Chandigarh, November 30 Karnataka gained two points on the basis of the first innings lead of 156 runs in the Elite group A Cooch Behar Trophy match against Maharashtra which ended in a draw at Sector 16 cricket stadium, here, today. The match between Karnataka and Maharashtra in progress on the last day for the Cooch Behar Trophy at the Sector 16 cricket stadium on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Vinay Malik

Throwball players of Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School after winning three team titles in the UT Inter-School Throwball Tournament which concluded at Government Model School, Sector 33, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. The school team won in the under-14, under-17 and under-19 categories of the tournament.

Cycle rally for healthy hearts
Chandigarh, November 30
The Chandigarh Healthy Heart Action Project organised a cycle rally in collaboration with SD Public School, Sector 32, here. As many as 75 school children participated in the rally which was flagged off by Ms Manju Bhardwaj. The rally was flagged off from SD Public School and it passed through Sectors 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36.

• PU athletic meet from Dec 2

• UT kho-kho meet from Dec 3

• Panchkula skating