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CHB flats not affordable, say residents
Chandigarh, July 5
Residents have contested the claim of the Chandigarh Housing Board that its general category rates for the housing scheme in Sector 63 is rationally priced.
Off Natural Course-II
Choe land not spared by builders
Zirakpur, July 5
Baltana has been the place of the confluence of Sukhna choe and a seasonal choe. A part of the village land (approx 1173 bighas) that falls within the natural course of the Sukhna choe has been kept aside for it to flow during monsoons and to be otherwise used as fodder grounds for cattle.
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The showrooms being constructed in the choe bed; and (right) the Choice road after a downpour in Zirakpur. Tribune photos: Vicky Gharu |
Patiala highway a nightmare for commuters
Zirakpur, July 5
Potholes, pools of stagnant water and dirty mud accumulated at various places are a common sight on the Zirakpur-Patiala national highway. It is a virtual nightmare for lakhs of commuters who use it every day. Deep potholes and tanks of water in front of shops have become a hazard for visitors and residents.
Highway travel to be costlier in region
Chandigarh, July 5
The highway travel is going to cost more in the region. Close on the heels of steep hike in the prices of petrol and diesel, the proposed new toll plazas are set to make travel a costlier affair on the Delhi-Amritsar and Delhi-Chandigarh highways.
While the DC Mohali follows rules and parks his vehicle in the appropriate parking area, a Gypsy belonging to GA Mohali is parked in the corridor of the DC office in Mohali on Saturday.
Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
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High court asks police to shun ‘rusty approach’
Chandigarh, July 5
Anguished over the “banality” of the criminal investigation system in the country, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the police to shun its “rusty approach” and adopt more scientific methods. The ruling by Justice Mahesh Grover came on a petition narrating bizarre facts of implication and manipulated evidence in the murder case of a woman, who was never killed.
Panel to look after sanitation
Mohali, July 5
A five-member committee has been set up to chalk out the terms and conditions for assigning sanitation work on contract in Mohali.
HelpAge to launch helpline for senior citizens
Chandigarh, July 5
Living life at their own will not be just a dream for senior citizens of the city as HelpAge India is launching an exclusive helpline to guide them about their welfare schemes. The helplines of Chandigarh and Chennai will become functional by the end of this month.
No retiring room for forum members
Chandigarh, July 5
There is no retiring room for members of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum in Punjab or Haryana. They do not even have secretaries or stenographers to help them with their work.
PGI foundation day tomorrow
Chandigarh, July 5
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, will celebrate Institute Foundation Day on July 7 at Bhargava Auditorium, PGI.
Develop Sectors 50, 51, 63, demands panel
Chandigarh, July 5
The Joint Action Committee today invited state minister for finance Pawan Kumar Bansal, Mohali MLA Balbir Singh Sidhu and mayor Pradeep Chhabra to hear grievances and complaints against the long-pending demands of residents regarding the development of Sectors 50, 51 and 63.
Members of the Joint Action Committee along with residents of Sector 50, 51 and 63 during a rally held in Sector 50 in Chandigarh on Saturday.
Tribune photo: Pravesh Chauhan
BC panel member meets home secy
Chandigarh, July 5
Abdul Ali Azizi, a member of the National Commission for Backward Class, yesterday held a meeting with UT officials led by the UT home secretary Sanjay Kumar.
Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi constituted
Chandigarh, July 5
The Chandigarh administration has constituted the Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi for a period of two years. Prof Manju Jaidka has taken over as chairperson of the Akademi and Dr D.S. Gupt as vice-chairman.
Rotary Club installs president
Chandigarh, July 5
Inderjit Singh was installed new president of Rotary Club, Chandigarh central, at a ceremony held at PHD Chamber of Commerce Hall, Sector 31, here, today. He has served Rotary in various capacities since 1998.
Jamun Day celebrated
Chandigarh, July 5
As many as 160 students from various government schools relished season’s nature gift blackberry
(jamun) during the Annual Jamun Day celebrations at the Nature Observatory, Sector 26, and the Nature Discovery Commonwealth Youth Programme, Asia
Centre, Sector 12, here, today.
PU mass comm dept to start new courses
Chandigarh, July 5
Department of mass communication and journalism at Panjab University is all set for a revamp beginning with its new name as School of Communication Studies, which was recently approved by the syndicate in its meeting held on June 28.
From Colleges
Airhostess academy holds workshop
Mohali, July 5
Airhostess Hospitality Management Institute, Phase 3B2, here, conducted a workshop on voice-overs. The students of the institute were given guidance by radio jockey Sachin of Big FM 92.7 on control of voice, pleasant speech, voice modulation and an insight on how to speak on the microphone while recording or live.
PU plans ‘open house’ for girls
Chandigarh, July 5
In coming session, girl students at Panjab University will be empowered as the authorities are thinking over ways to have an active contribution from them.
PU Notes
Interview schedule for admissions
Chandigarh, July 5
Panjab University has announced interview schedule of various departments for admission. Masters of library and information science (1st year) on July 9 at 10.00 am in department of library & information science, Arts Block IV. MSc (hons) biochemistry (1st year) on July 10 at 11.30 am in department of biochemistry. MSc (hons) mathematics (1st year) on July 10 at 9.30 am through O-CET (all categories except NRI) in Mathematics department. M.Sc (hons) zoology (1st year) on July 10 at 10 am in department of zoology.
PUTA dharna
Chandigarh, July 5
On the first day of the dharna, a large number of teachers and students participated as part of their ongoing agitation for the central university status for PU today. When asked what if Punjab government does not respect its words, PUTA president
A.S. Ahluwalia said, “If we could sustain our agitation under the most adverse conditions of summer vacation, we feel strengthened many folds more now once the university opens on July 8.”
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Panchkula, July 5
Mohali, July 5
