Tearful adieu to Chhatwal
Had meticulously planned his suicide: Police
Chandigarh, October 21
Hundreds bid a tearful adieu to Punjab IAS officer A.S. Chhatwal who was cremated today at the Sector 25 crematorium.
The cremation was attended by a large number of political and administrative
functionaries of Punjab and Haryana.
German Tourist Molestatation
Police readies for fool-proof challan
Chandigarh, October 21
Even as the Chandigarh Police awaits the CFSL report in the alleged molestation case of the 20-year-old German tourist, they claim to have made out a “watertight” case against the five accused.
DAV initiates probe into sodomy case
Records statement of accused
Chandigarh, October 21
The DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, has finally initiated a probe into the alleged sodomisation of a class VI student. The move comes after the UT administration’s demand for a detailed inquiry report into the matter.
Panchkula-Chandigarh road not before six months: UT
No short-term relief for commuters
Chandigarh, October 21
There seems to be no short-term relief in sight for the commuters between Chandigarh and Panchkula as the third link between the two cities would take atleast six months to be completed.
Work in progress at an alternate route from Chandigarh to Panchkula from the Chandigarh-Ambala highway.
— Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan |
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Cash-at-Judge’s Door
Ravinder likely to depose today
Chandigarh, October 21
Delhi-based businessman and accused in the cash at judge’s door case, Ravinder Singh, is expected to depose on Wednesday before three-judge committee set up by the Chief Justice of India for looking into the matter.
NAAC team arrives in Panjab varsity
Chandigarh, October 21
An eight-member team of National Assessment and Accreditation Council
(NAAC) arrived in the Panjab University here today. The team will also visit city colleges apart from the university during the three-day visit.
Fans rejoice the spectacular win of India over Australia by 320 runs at PCA Stadium in Mohali on Tuesday. While the Indian team has bid goodbye to the city, the Australians will leave Chandigarh on Wednesday for Delhi where the next Test would take place on October 29.
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PU to have bus service soon
Chandigarh, October 21
Students of Panjab University now need not fret about distances between some of the teaching departments, for the much-awaited bus service within the university campus is going to kick-start soon after Diwali. In fact the university has already purchased two buses for the same.
Network down, users out of range
Chandigarh, October 21
Thousands of Airtel subscribers were disconnected today when a technical snag led to a disruption in its network. The users complained that for over two hours they could neither make nor receive any calls on the network. The problem began around 11 am in the morning.
Ex-students vow to save St Bede’s
To meet on college campus to chalk
out action plan
Chandigarh, October 21
Nestled in spruce, fir and oak trees, St Bede’s, Shimla, came into being in 1904 with only 15 students. It was initially set up to impart the TTC (Teachers’ Training Certificate) with an aim to raise the standard of education in the north-western India.
Former students of St. Bede’s College during a discussion in
Chandigarh. — A Tribune photograph |
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Move to install CCTVs in parking lots
MC engg dept fails to design poles
Chandigarh, October 21
The municipal corporation’s proposal to make the parking lots in the city hi-tech has once again got delayed due to the failure of its engineering department to design poles for it. The work of the installation of CCTV cameras has not started even after the expiry of two deadlines fixed by the authorities.
Police Commemoration Day observed
Chandigarh, October 21
The Chandigarh Police today observed the Police Commemoration Day in the memory of valiant officers who laid down their lives in counter insurgency operations at the Sector 17 police station.
Carnival Time: A girl with her father at a Diwali mela at Sector 34 in Chandigarh
on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu |
Bank asked to pay Rs 2 lakh as compensation
Chandigarh, October 21
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed the ICICI Bank to pay Rs 2 lakh as compensation for forcibly retaining a vehicle.
Protesting Pepsu employees rounded up, released
Chandigarh, October 21
The police today rounded up contractual employees of the Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) for holding a protest demonstration outside the Sector 31 police station. They were, however, released later in the evening.
Ex-servicemen seek cut in fuel prices
Mohali, October 21
The Central government should reduce prices of petrol, diesel, LPG, other lubricants and fertilisers with immediate effect because oil prices have registered nearly 44 per cent fall in the international market.
Open house held
Mohali, October 21
An open house was held between two rival groups contesting the annual elections to the Punjab State Electricity Board Employees Union being held tomorrow.
Youth fest inaugurated
Chandigarh, October 21
Panjab University Diamond Jubilee Zonal Youth & Heritage Festival to be hosted by Government College, Sector 46 was inaugurated by Praidp Mehra, Adviser to the UT Administrator, today. 826 performers from 10 colleges will participate in the the four day extravaganza a total of 44 events will be organised. Dr. S.L. Kaant, Director Youth Welfare announced that very soon Panjab University will host North India's Inter University Youth Festival.
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