The ghosts didn’t have a chance
AIDS control team enters the building only after path
Chandigarh, February 1
If the staff of the Punjab State AIDS Control Society (PSACS) had their way, perhaps they would have not liked to shift to their new office in Prayaas, Sector 38. Reason - the place is believed to be haunted; it has not been occupied in many years.
Recorded opinion can be disclosed, says CIC
Chandigarh, February 1
The Central Information Commissioner (CIC) has ruled that opinions behind administrative decisions can be disclosed to information seekers if the same have been recorded on files.
Army dental unit observes first Corps Day
Chandigarh, February 1
The Army Dental Corps celebrated its 67th Corps Day at the Command Military Dental Centre (CMDC), Chandimandir today.
Oriental Insurance told to pay Rs 19-lakh compensation
Chandigarh, February 1
The UT State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Oriental Insurance Company Limited, Panchkula, to pay a compensation of Rs 19.54 lakh along with interest of 12 per cent per annum to Rishab Refractories Limited of Patiala.
Tribune Bureau chief bereaved
Ludhiana/Chandigarh, February 1
Mehtab Kaur (94), mother of The Tribune Bureau chief Prabhjot Singh, passed away here today after a brief illness.
She is survived by nine sons and two daughters. The cremation will take place on Sunday at 4 pm at the Model Town cremation ground here.
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Dainik Tribune journalist retires
Chandigarh, February 1
Ashok Sharma, chief sub-editor of Dainik Tribune, retired yesterday after putting in 18 years of service.
He was given a warm farewell last evening at the Press Club by his colleagues. Naresh
Kaushal, editor of Dainik Tribune, lauded the services of Sharma towards the institution.They described him a true, loyal and dedicated journalist who never lagged behind in any difficult situation.
Switch on geysers at night: Admin
Chandigarh, February 1
The Chandigarh Administration today asked the residents to switch on their storage-water geysers during the night so that the power load during morning hours could be minimised. The Administration has also asked that unnecessary use of room heaters could be avoided in morning hours.
Banks vie to open ATMs at railway station
Chandigarh, February 1
Banks in the region are making their presence felt at the Chandigarh railway station. With two banks already having opened their ATMs outside the railway station, six other banks are also opening their ATMs here.
HR workers oppose privatisation
Chandigarh, February 1
The Haryana Roadways Workers Union has threatened to start an agitation on the proposed privatisation policy of the state government.
‘Withdraw sale clause in GPA for relatives’
Chandigarh, February 1
The Chandigarh Nagrik Sabha today demanded the withdrawal of the sale clause in the general power of attorney (GPA) for blood relations attracting a stamp duty of 1.5 per cent.
Respite for director, Military Farms
Chandigarh, February 1
The Central Administrative Tribune (CAT) today directed the Military Secretary’s branch, Army Headquarters, New Delhi, not to disturb Kashmira Singh, director, Military Farms, Western Command, from his post for two weeks.
Admin ignoring Punjabi: Mann
Chandigarh, February 1
A protest rally was held to strengthen the ‘Punjabi bachao manch’ for providing certified status to Punjabi language at Plaza, Sector 17, here today.
Sector 23 resident Om Prakash (left) shows a 400 ml milk packet of milkfed which he
bought from a Verka booth in Sector 23, Chandigarh. It was sold to him as a 500 ml pack. With the underweight packet he has decided to approach the Weight
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Treat for music lovers from today
Chandigarh, February 1
The fourth Acharya Brahaspati Sangeet Samaroh will be held at the Law Bhavan auditorium in Sector 37 on February 2 and 3. Festival coordinator Dr Saubhagya Brahspati said the event was being organised under the aegis of Acharya Brahspati Institute in association with
Sadbhavna Arts.
Medicity: Hunt on for better site
Chandigarh, February 1
Even as the Administration has invited expression of interest for its proposed hi-tech medicity, it is reportedly scouting for a better and bigger location on the Chandigarh-Panchkula road for the medicity.
Man alleges attempt to murder
Lalru, February 1
Mukesh, a sweetshop owner in Jolly village here, has complained to the police that someone tried to kill him along with his family by causing a blast with his LPG cylinder in his home.
Mohali to have women hostel, senior citizens’ home
Mohali, February 1
Mohali is all set to get its first working women’s hostel and a senior citizens’ home. The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority
(GMADA) has earmarked almost 2.7 acres of land in Sector 68 for the purpose.
Surgeon honoured
Mohali, February 1
Dr Pankaj Garg, senior surgeon at Fortis Hospital, has won the first prize for his paper presented at the annual surgeons’ conference held recently at
Bhubaneswar. His research paper, “Treatment of fistula-in-ano by a new procedure — Anal Fistula Plug”, has been adjudged the best presentation from among a large number of contributions made by surgeons from India and abroad. The conference was attended by over 4,000 surgeons.
Letters
Closure of Schools
Confusion reigns supreme
Mohali, February 1
A sudden announcement by the Punjab Chief Minister in Amritsar led to major confusion among schools in Mohali. The Chief Minister had, yesterday, announced that all private and government primary schools be closed for a week due to extreme cold.
From Schools & Colleges
Manav Mangal students bag top positions in Olympiad
Panchkula, February 1
Students of Manav Mangal School, Sector 11, made a mark in the 10th National Science Olympiad organised by Science Olympiad Foundation. In Class three category, first eight positions in Panchkula were bagged by the school with Muskan standing first. Others who got first positions include Anmol Rana (Class IV), Rajat Sadana (Class VI), Ayushi Singal (Class VII), and Madhuri (Class IX). Those who secured second position are Abhinava (Class III), Himani Kaul (Class IV), Pulkit (Class VII), and Shailender Pratap (Class IX).
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