With rain, surge in diseases
Chandigarh, August 8
Heavy rains have choked drains on the one hand and opened floodgates of diseases on the other. Statistics with government hospitals indicate a sharp increase in the incidence of water-borne diseases, including
diarrhoea, cholera and typhoid, cough and cold, viral fever, and gastroenteritis that are common to the season.
@-Revolution 2008
‘Retail biggies to focus on ethical sourcing’
Chandigarh, August 8
The entry of retail biggies in the country could finally awaken the domestic industry’s concerns towards sustainability. So far, the Indian industry has little concern over the issues of ethical sourcing of goods and environmental concerns.
Role of youth takes centre stage
Chandigarh, August 8
“It is great to be an Indian and to be a young politician, as I feel empowered to change the face of my state and country,” said Punjab’s finance minister Manpreet
Badal, while addressing a gathering on the second day of eRevolution-2008 here today.
Entrepreneurs share success stories
Chandigarh, August 8
The eRevolution-2008 has brought together entrepreneurs who have made mark in their respective fields of operations from around the country. These entrepreneurs highlighted their journey to success in the afternoon session today.
MC pays crores for unavailed electricity
Panchkula, August 8
Panchkula municipal council paid crores of rupees against the consumption of electricity that it never availed.
Interestingly, residents of the city, who paid this money from their pockets as municipal tax, had to go through dark streets for around one year.
Admn statement on land acquisitions ‘misleading’
Chandigarh, August 8
The Manimajra Farmers Welfare and Environment Protection Society at a meeting of its executive held here today claimed that the statement of the Chandigarh administration on land acquisitions was devoid of merit and was an attempt to mislead the union ministry of home affairs.
Ambala-Zirakpur flyover to be ready by Oct 15
Zirakpur, August 8
The countdown has begun. Come October 15, the Ambala-Zirakpur flyover would be thrown open to the public almost a month before the deadline of its completion.
The Rs 300-crore ambitious project of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) took off in 2006 and included
the construction of Zirakpur flyover, Baldev Nagar flyover, four major bridges and
underpasses.
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An aerial view of the Zirakpur flyover being built by the National Highway Authority of India.
— Tribune photo by Vinay Malik
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NRI mother gets interim custody amid drama
Chandigarh, August 8
It was an emotional mother-child reunion. A wave of a hand, a beautiful innocent smile on the child’s face and tears rolling down the eye’s of the mother in a packed court room of Justice
M.M.S. Bedi in the High Court ended the month-long separation between NRI woman Depinder Kaur and her 10-month-old son
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Kaur kisses her 10-month-old son Aviraj after getting the
interim custody in Chandigarh on Friday. — Tribune photo by
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MC panel goes tough to improve sanitation
Mohali, August 8
With residents critical of the unsatisfactory sanitation situation in the town, a municipal council committee has spelt out tough measures, including fines, to rein in the sanitation contractors.
Admn must develop reserve areas: MC panel
Chandigarh, August 8
Members of the MC’s environment and city beautification committee asked the administration to take up the responsibility of maintaining reserve areas of the city at a meeting held here today.
Villagers suffer owing to neglect of Sukhna choe
Zirakpur, August 8
Polythene, garbage and other waste material carried by the Sukhna choe is causing health hazards and other problems to residents of Baltana village and surrounding areas.
Rains wreak havoc on roads
Chandigarh, August 8
Roads in the city have borne the brunt of heavy rains that have lashed the city in the past few days. Consequently, motorists have been forced to take a bumpy ride across the city.
A damaged portion of cycle track after heavy rains at Kajheri village, Sector 52, Chandigarh.
— Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu
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40-yr-old tree makes way for car shelter
Chandigarh, August 8
Throwing norms to the winds, a 40-year-old tree has been chopped off in Sector 22-A here. The tree, which was planted by the former occupant of house no. 536, Karan Pal
Chaudhary, has allegedly been chopped off by the current occupant Sham Singh to make way for a car shelter.
Tributes paid to Major Shankla
Chandigarh, August 8
Rich tributes were paid to Ashoka Chakra recipient Maj Sandeep Shankla who had died in action while combating terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir on this day in 1991.
A contingent of the 18 Dogra Battalion presented a guard of honour at his memorial in Sector 2, Panchkula.
An officer lays a wreath at the memorial to Major Sandeep Shankla on his martyrdom day at Panchkula on Friday.
— A Tribune photograph
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Reporter's Diary
Living in the past
Though Manisha Malik’s term as vice-president, Zirakpur MC, ended three months ago, she continues to live in past glory. The nameplate outside her house still names her as the vice-president of the nagar panchayat,
Zirakpur.
Contractor’s bid to take forcible possession
Chandigarh, August 8
A building contractor and his men tried to forcibly evict members of SAI Enclave, plot No. 6, Sector 49 D, from the society premises here today.
Mountview develops leakage
Chandigarh, August 8
Mountview, the Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation Limited’s five-star hotel, also tasted the fury of the heavy downpour today.
Priyanka in city for shooting
Chandigarh, August 8
Bollywood actor and Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra is in the city for shooting of first part of Madhu Bhandarkar’s new film “Fashion”.
Cabinet nod to PGI dental and nursing college
Chandigarh, August 8
With the Cabinet today according approval to the long- pending demand of awarding recognition to the PGI dental and nursing college, the PGI will now be able to take a decision without having to attend to the formalities of the Dental and Nursing Council of India. However, the decision is yet to be approved by Parliament.
Ayurvedic college’s affiliation cancelled
Chandigarh, August 8
Sri Dhanwanatry Ayurvedic College, Sector 46, affiliated to Panjab University, is spelling trouble for its students as the Central Council of Indian Medicine has allegedly cancelled affiliation of the college early this year. It is further alleged that the college has made fresh admissions despite having been told categorically not to do so by the council.
Merger to damage CCA status: Alumni
Chandigarh, August 8
The proposed merger of Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) with Punjab Engineering College (PEC) has kicked up a storm. Close on the heels of murmurs of protests from the faculty and the students, the distinguished faculty is up in the arms against what they call a "retrograde step" against the vision of the founding fathers of Chandigarh.
Awareness programme on community responsibility
Chandigarh, August 8
The University Institute of Fashion Technology (UIFT) and the Centre for Adult Continuing Education and Extension organised an awareness programme on social and community responsibility for the students. Dr Janak McGilligan and her husband James R.
McGilligan, who run Barli Development Institute for rural women in
Indore, shared their experiences with the students.
PU’s new courses lack infrastructure, faculty
Chandigarh, August 8
Panjab University created a history by starting 48 new courses this year, but it seems making necessary arrangements for running these course was hardly on the minds of PU authorities. An example is the self-financing course of masters in public health, which started with 20 seats.
PR education should be industry-centric: Atray
Chandigarh, August 8
The Chandigarh chapter of the Public Relations Society of India organised a brainstorming session on the occasion of National Public Relations Education Day at UT Guest House here.
PU to implement OBC quota
Chandigarh, August 8
Admissions under the OBC quota to the various courses being offered by the Panjab University and its affiliated colleges will be done by August 31 as the varsity authorities are hopeful of getting a letter regarding the amount of the grant from the UGC within a week.
ICICI Bank fined for harassment
Chandigarh, August 8
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed ICICI Bank, Sector 9, to pay a compensation of Rs 50,000 for harassing a resident of Sector 32 by threatening him on phone.
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