A gas plant in a dilapidated condition is now being used as a public toilet in the Punjab and Haryana Public Analysis Lab complex in Sector 11, Chandigarh.
— Tribune photo by Karam Singh |
Green spaces may now be parking lots
Chandigarh, July 12
After relaxing the floor area ratio (FAR) for developers of multiplexes in the industrial area here, the city administration plans to give away green spaces along roads for additional parking facility.
Non-creative pros joining animation industry
Chandigarh, July 12
Non-creative professionals are now dominating the animation industry that earlier was considered to be a hub of creative professionals.
Stolen Passport Case
Crime branch on lookout for Delhi-based agent
Chandigarh, July 12
The arrest of two more suspects in the stolen passport case has lent a new twist to the case. The crime branch, which had earlier claimed that the passports were stolen by Gurjinder Singh Lucky, is now looking for
Verma, a Delhi-based travel agent. Verma had arranged passports for Lucky, the
prime suspect, and both are still absconding.
Gurginder Pal Singh and Upjeet Singh in police custody in Chandigarh on Saturday.
— Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan
FR Building Violation
CBI questions estate office
Chandigarh, July 12
While investigating building violation case of Fun Republic, the Central Bureau of Investigation has broadened its perspective wherein its has questioned the estate office on the criteria followed by the technical committee constituted to inspect the buildings of cinemas in UT.
Tribune Impact
GMCH-32 told to procure drugs
Chandigarh, July 12
After Chandigarh Tribune reported the shortage of essential medicines, cotton and gauze at the emergency of Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, the UT health secretary has directed the director-principal to procure drugs and cotton with immediate effect.
Stress on media in proactive role
Chandigarh, July 12
Various speakers at a seminar on “Public perception of the Media” organised by the Chandigarh Press Club here today stressed the need for a proactive and pro-people role from journalists of all hues. It was unanimously felt that media must place the issues related to common man on priority.
Dug-up Routes
MC apathetic to road users
Chandigarh, July 12
Incomplete work and dug-up roads have become a source of nuisance for road users across the city. Thanks to the slack attitude of the authorities concerned, the sand and debris, spilled over the roads, make the motorists vulnerable.
Sec-44 roads not recarpeted for years
Chandigarh, July 12
The internal roads of Sector 44 have become a virtual death trap for motorists, especially at night. Congress grass and open areas being used for dumping debris has aggravated the problem.
Insurance co told to pay Rs 29 lakh
Chandigarh, July 12
The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed National Insurance Company to pay claim of Rs 29 lakh along with interest of 12 per cent per annum to a resident of Delhi for repudiating claim of diesel generator (DG) set.
MC keen to outsource upkeep of parks
Chandigarh, July 12
Buoyed by the cost-cutting factors and better upkeep, the municipal corporation is keen to outsource the maintenance of parks and green belts in
the city.
BSF launches plantation drive
Chandigarh, July 12
A plantation drive was launched by the Border Security Force on its Lakhnaur campus here today.
1,000 saplings planted in park
Chandigarh, July 12
The horticulture wing of the municipal corporation yesterday planted around 1,000 saplings of various varieties in a newly developed park in Phase I, Ram
Darbar, to celebrate vanamahotsava, here on Thursday.
Seminar on emergency response
Chandigarh, July 12
The UT police today organised a seminar on emergency response and care awareness campaign for the senior citizens of the city.
Two Rohtak residents duped
Panchkula, July 12
Two Rohtak residents were allegedly duped of Rs 1,40,000 when they reached here to purchase a car on Thursday. The victims Sumit and Amit were rescued by the police from a locked room in Ramgarh where they were dumped by the accused after giving them some sedative.
N-deal in interest of Punjab: Ravi Inder
Mohali, July 12
Akali Dal (1920) supports Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the issue of nuclear deal and wanted the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) also to do the same instead of getting involved in a narrow political game.
Mohali industries association gets new president
Mohali, July 12
B.S. Anand, director, Jupiter Aqua Lines Ltd. has been chosen as the president of the Mohali Industries Association. The office bearers of the Association were finalised during its annual general meeting held yesterday under the chairmanship of T.L. Easwar, president, MIA.
Music needs innovation to survive: Jagjit Singh
Chandigarh July 12
“Any musical art form, though rooted in tradition, can survive only through innovations and by enriching it from other compatible sources,” opines Jagjit Singh, epoch-making ghazal maestro.
Slump forces retailers to put up sales
Chandigarh, July 12
Reeling under a weak consumer demand as the inflation soars to 11.89 per cent, retailers in the city are now trying to woo customers by offering discounts. The “end of season sale” has started at least a month in advance this year.
Sales beckon customers who are turning elusive in this era of rising prices.
— A Tribune photograph
Seminar on fuel conservation
Chandigarh, July 12
Keeping in view the present scenario of skyrocketing fuel prices and the need to conserve depleting energy recourses, IAF’s 12 Wing organised a one-day seminar on fuel conservation here today. The seminar was conducted by the Petroleum Conservation and Research Association (PCRA).
Letters
Make city bicycle-friendly
Whilst the Chandigarh administration is busy providing new facilities to motorists, it should not forget those who use environment-friendly means like bicycles for commuting.
BBA not a ticket to MBA
Chandigarh, July 12
Is Bachelor’s of Business Administration (BBA) a ticket to Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)? A rare probability, if the experts are to be believed.
Humanities seats in model schools filled
Chandigarh, July 12
The 10th day of Class-XI admissions saw a thin crowd as the day was scheduled for compartment candidates having 47 per cent and above marks as well as the compartment candidates under the sports category. The counselling is underway at GMSSS-10.
Students run to highlight population pangs
Chandigarh, July 12
Maharishi Dayanand Public School, Daria, in collaboration with the department of environment, Chandigarh, organised a run to mark World Population Day.
From Schools and Colleges
Seminar on enterprise planning held
Mohali, July 12
A seminar on enterprise resources planning was conducted by ‘Headstart’ at Indo Global College of Engineering, SAS Nagar. The key spokesman on the subject was Vivek Kumar, business manager, Headstart, Chandigarh. The seminar was attended by large number of faculty members and students of computer science, electronics, mechanical and civil engineering departments.
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