11 fresh cases of dengue reported
Chandigarh/Panchkula, October 6
With four more positive cases of dengue reported at the Postgraduate Institute
of Medical Education and Research and seven at the Government Medical College
and Hospital, Sector 32, the total number of dengue patients in city hospitals
has gone up to 34 since last week.
Dalit women launch stir for dignified living
Demand law
for equal share in husbands’ property
Chandigarh, October 6
Dayawanti's lifestory is heart-wrenching. She lost her husband to TB and was turned out of the house by her in-laws. They offered her no share in family property. With nothing to her name, Dayawanti had to suffer exploitation as a farm labourer at Bahuakbarpur village in Rohtak until April this year, when all hell broke lose. |
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| (Third from left) Dayawanti and other Dalit representatives from five North Indian states who are building a movement in favour of a law that guarantees women an equal share in husband's and his family's
property. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tiwari |
Dept held guilty for failing to implement RTI Act
Chandigarh, October 6
The Chief Information Commission has held the UT Law and Prosecution Department guilty for failing to implement the Right to Information Act (RTI), 1995, in connection with some information sought by a local resident, Mr P.S. Sawhney.
UT Admn gets PU nod for new Govt College
Enrolled students to study in
other colleges; 80 seats in commerce allocated
Chandigarh, October 6
The UT Administration has finally got the nod from Panjab University to go ahead with the opening of a new Government College of Commerce and Business Administration in the city.
PICTURE PERFECT: Ducklings swim in unison at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh.
— Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan |
Private hospitals may face inquiry
Flouting of PUDA’s land
allotment norms
Mohali, October 6
Private hospitals established on the land allotted by the government at concessional rates are likely to face inquiry for allegedly flouting the terms of conditions of allotment.
Tight security at PCA for matches
Chandigarh, October 6
Security arrangements at the PCA Stadium in Mohali will serve as a standard for other matches and championships held worldwide, Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) president I.S. Bindra told mediapersons during a press conference here yesterday.
Cops get 2 passes each to check gate-crashing
Mohali, October 6
In a bid to deter its personnel against refusing entry to genuine ticket holders to the PCA Stadium, Mohali, the Mohali Police today gave two complimentary passes to each police official on duty at the stadium.
Workshop discusses problems of women, children
Chandigarh, October 6
A two-day workshop pertaining to issues of women and children was organised for the staff of Women and Child Support Unit
of the Chandigarh Police in the Government College for Girls, Sector 46, here.
China eyeing Sutlej waters: ICAR
Mohali, October 6
The Chinese efforts to tap the Sutlej waters by constructing the Pareechu dam will drastically reduce the river’s perennial water flow to India, hitting northern states, especially Punjab, severely.
Surprise checks by CBI at govt houses
Chandigarh, October 6
Sleuths of the CBI today carried out surprise checks at official residences of the Central Government’s Directorate of Estate Office, Chandigarh, in connection with alleged sub-letting of the official accommodations in Sector 7 here.
 Exhibition on wildlife
Chandigarh, October 6
A three-day wildlife exhibition, in collaboration with the Environment Department, Chandigarh, began at Maharishi Dayanand Public School,
Daria, today. Indian Council for Environmental Studies Chairman Ravinder Talwar,
who was the chief guest, inaugurated the exhibition.
Students display models during an exhibition on wildlife at Maharishi Dayanand Public School,
Daria, on Friday.
Training programme concludes
Chandigarh, October 6
On the concluding day of the two days training programme, organised by the Family Counselling Centre and aided by the Central Social Welfare Board, experts discussed the Dowry Act and other women related issues.
Ban on Musharraf’s book sought
Chandigarh, October 6
The Bharti Jan Shakti party has demanded a ban on the book ‘In the Line of Fire’ written by General Pervez Musharraf as it contained a disported map of the geographical boundaries of India.
MC panel clears works worth Rs 1.27 cr
Chandigarh, October 6
The Water Supply and Sewerage Disposal committee of the Municipal Corporation accorded approval to various agendas of Rs 1.27 crore at a meeting held here under the chairmanship of Ms Harpreet Kaur Babla, head of the Water Supply and Sewerage Disposal committee, Municipal Corporation.
‘Farmers in business category for migration to Canada’
Chandigarh, October 6
Farmers are now included in the self-employed business category under Canada’s new immigration regulations, and placed on a better footing than other business category immigrants.
Mr Curtis Panake addresses mediapersons in Chandigarh on Thursday.
— A Tribune photograph |
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Festive fair to raise funds for ‘special’ kids opens
Chandigarh, October 6
Celebrations Fiesta ‘06 unfurled at Hotel Shivalik View, Sector 17, with great fanfare as the Lady Governor, Ms Jean Rodrigues, lit the traditional lamp and inaugurated this special festive fair.
Ms Jean Rodrigues with special students of Vatika School at the inauguration of the Celebrations Fiesta ‘06 at Hotel Shivalik View, Sector 17, Chandigarh.
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Parties get 5 days to file objections
Chandigarh, October 6
The State Election Commissioner, Mr S.P.
Marwaha, today gave five days time to political parties to file their objections and suggestions on the draft delimitation of wards for the forthcoming elections to the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation.
Offers of help pour in for 5-yr-old Isha
Chandigarh, October 6
Offers have poured in for help and support to the 5- year-old Isha, the sole survivor of an accident that killed her entire family 10
days ago.
ITI students protest against fee hike at Rajpura on Thursday. —
Photo by J.S. Virdi |
MC panel nod for green belt estimates
Chandigarh, October 6
The Finance and Contract Committee of the Municipal Corporation yesterday decided that the survey of institutions, autonomous bodies and residential quarters engaged in commercial activity will be presented to the next meeting of the corporation.
Artificial limbs given to 17 mine blast victims
Chandigarh, October 6
Artificial limbs were given to 17 civilians, including three women, who had been disabled in mine blast accidents during Operation Parakram, at a function organised by the Rising Star Corps in Yol Cantonment today.
Indo-Pak Peace Camp concludes
Chandigarh, October 6
The six-day Indo-Pak Peace Camp ended at the Dev Samaj College of Education here today. It was organised jointly by Yuvsatta, DAV College, MRA Senior Secondary School, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, New Delhi.
Sale of correction fluid to minors banned
Chandigarh, October 6
In an order, the District Magistrate, UT Chandigarh, has prohibited the sale of correction fluid to minors in the city for a period of 60 days.
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held with 12 kg ganja
Chandigarh, October 6
The operations cell of the Chandigarh Police arrested one person while he was allegedly carrying 12 kg of ganja. According to the police, Mohammad Ansari of Bihar was arrested from near Khudda Ali Sher on Thursday evening. His search led to the recovery of 12 kg of ganja.
Another case of road rage in city
Chandigarh, October 6
In yet another case of road rage, an employee of Ranjit Sagar Dam was brutally beaten up by a car driver on trivial issue of giving way in a traffic jam in Sector 22 on Wednesday afternoon.
Rajasthan resident booked for
misleading court, forgery
Chandigarh, October 6
The local police has booked a Rajasthan resident on the allegations of misleading the court, forgery and criminal conspiracy.
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Chandigarh, October 6
Chandigarh, October 6
