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With the winter season round the corner, a man stitches quilt to eke out a livelihood in Phase-II,
Mohali, on Monday. — Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu |
When pulls and pressures drive life away
The city has witnessed over 70 incidents of
suicide so far, this year
Chandigarh, November 3
Domestic disputes, failure in studies and illicit relations are taking a toll on city residents as an average of over seven persons commit suicides in a month in Chandigarh.
The perusal of the figures of incidents of suicide reported in 2007 revealed
that most of the suicide victims were housewives, migrant labourers and
youngsters bogged down by the fast competitive lifestyle, but the city was
shocked with the suicide of a top Punjab IAS officer last month and an IPS
officer last year.
Diarrhoea in Majri
Patients reach GMSH-16
Chandigarh, November 3
The patients suffering from acute dehydration kept on reaching at Government
Multi-Speciality Hospital, Sector 16 increasing the figure of admitted patients from Majri to 15. Later, four of the patients were discharged after their condition improved substantially.
One of the patients from Majri village admitted to Government Multi-Speciality Hospital,
Sector 16, Chandigarh, on Monday. — A Tribune photograph |
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Health dept collects 10 samples, water supply
dept says no leakage
Kharar, November 3
The health department today collected 10 samples of drinking water from village Majri today after an outbreak of
diarrhoea. These samples have been sent for examination and its report will be submitted within next ten days.
Photography jaunt costs him his life
Chandigarh, November 3
A photography excursion to Sukhna Lake cost a youth his life. He reportedly slipped from a tree trunk into the murky waters, here this afternoon, while posing for a photograph.
The deceased Ranjan Nelson (22) of Baltana was a pastor in a
local church and had gone to the lake with his friend and
employer’s son Yaman.
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Tenements near IT Park
Report finds structures illegal
Chandigarh, November 3
Sub-divisional officer (buildings) A.S. Maini today submitted a report on the coming up of illegal tenements on a piece of agriculture land in Kishangarh, adjoining the IT Park, with the deputy commissioner’s office.
Illegal Shortcuts
Threat to lives of road users
Chandigarh, November 3
The UT administration has failed miserably in applying brakes on illegal shortcuts created on city’s busiest one-way roads endangering lives of road users.
A random survey of the city roads revealed that a large number of the one-way
roads in the city are plagued by the menace.
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| Oblivious of the danger ahead, a cyclist crosses a median; and (right) a biker takes a shortcut at Sector 47-48 in Chandigarh.
— Tribune photos by Manoj Mahahjan |
DAV Sodomy Case
15 days on, inquiry report still awaited!
Chandigarh, November 3
Even 15 days after an inquiry was marked into a two-month-old sodomy case, the report is yet to be received.
The course of action in the case of alleged sodomising of a class VII boarder of
DAV School, Sector 8, seems far from clear as not only the administration but
also the principal are yet to receive the report of the probe initiated after
the incident was reported by The Tribune on October 19.
Residents forced to live amid filth
MC sleeps as garbage piles up
Chandigarh, November 3
The tall claims of the municipal corporation authorities notwithstanding, heaps of garbage are commonplace in almost all localities of the city. As a result, residents are being forced to put up amidst stench emanating from the garbage.
Cattle feed on garbage which is spilling out of the bin in Sector 50, Chandigarh.
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Consumer Courts
HUDA told to pay interest to complainant
Chandigarh, November 3
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed chief administrator, Haryana Urban Development Authority
(HUDA), to pay an interest of 18 per cent per annum to a complainant on deposited amount of Rs 3,34,548 for the allotment of one kanal plot in Urban Estate,
Faridabad, from the date of such deposit.
The same old story: Stray cattle might be a safety hazard but no strict action has been taken so far to curb
this menace. A familiar scene at Phase 9, Mohali. — Tribune
photo by Vicky Gharu |
Reduce retail price of petrol, says Dasgupta
Chandigarh, November 3
The Empowered Committee of Finance Ministers has demanded that the ministry of petroleum and natural gas reduce the retail price of petrol as the international price of crude oil have reduced drastically.
Flight safety discussed at conference
Chandigarh, November 3
The Western Air Command (WAC) annual flight safety council meeting was held at the Air Force Station, here today. The purpose of the meeting was to review various air accidents, lessons learnt and inferences drawn thereof.
MC becomes strict about field staff’s movements
Record register lacks necessary details
Mohali, November 3
The municipal council has tightened the hold over the movements of field staff during duty hours in order to improve the functioning of the civic body.
Special clinics opened at General Hospital
Panchkula, November 3
In what may come as a relief for local residents, the health authorities today started special clinics free of cost at the General Hospital here.
Driving through this road is a nightmare
Zirakpur, November 3
The Choice road, connecting the densely populated Baltana to the
Chandigarh-Zirakpur highway, presents a picture of neglect. The indifferent attitude of the authorities in maintaining the road has resulted in a nightmare for thousands of commuters who use it daily.
Residents claim that everyday around 10 to 12 minor accidents are
witnessed on this road.
POOR CHOICE: A view of pitiable condition of Choice road in Baltana.
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Anganwari workers sit on hunger strike
Chandigarh, November 3
Members of the Anganwari Employees Federation of India sat on hunger strike against the alleged dictatorial attitude of the Punjab government in Sector 34 here today.
One of the members went on fast unto death. The agitated representatives of the
union threatened to intensify their stir if the authorities failed to change
their stance. Union leaders also sought a fair probe into the matter.
Anganwari workers of Punjab sit on hunger strike in Sector 34, Chandigarh, on Monday.
— Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari |
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Amenities for Kumhar Colony sought
Chandigarh, November 3
Jai Ram Joshi, former president of the local unit of the BJP, today demanded immediate provision of drinking water, roads and sewerage in the newly set-up New Kumhar Colony and Dairy Complex at
Maloya.
Former BJP president Jai Ram Joshi during a “padyatra” in the New Kumhar Colony in Chandigarh on Monday.
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PU security ‘virtually’ on stake
Chandigarh, November 3
While Panjab University is going all out to make its campus technologically sound, what’s with computerising the entire system, revamping examination system with its technology and even providing wi-fi system to its denizens, university’s safety is “virtually” on stake.
Officials vow to end corruption
Chandigarh, November 3
The Vigilance Awareness Week kicked off with a pledge-taking ceremony here today. Adviser to the UT administrator Pradip Mehra administered the oath of integrity and transparency to officials and employees of the Chandigarh administration at the UT Secretariat, Sector 9, here.
Surprise check by transport secy
Chandigarh, November 3
Several employees of the State Transport Authority (STA) were found absent from work during a surprise check by UT home-cum-transport secretary Ram Niwas here this morning.
Admn fixes kerosene rates
Chandigarh, November 3
The Chandigarh administration has fixed the wholesale and retail prices of kerosene to be sold in the city.
Encounter
INSO activists seek probe
Chandigarh, November 3
The Indian National Students’ Organisation (INSO) today protested at Sukhna Lake against the killing of Kuldeep, a student of BA II, in a police encounter at Bhiwani last night.
Letters
Illegal vendors a headache for residents
This is with reference to the article “Hafta ensures illegal vendors stay put” in The Chandigarh Tribune on November 1. The UT administration has tried to make the city ‘smoke and polythene free’ but, all in vain.
Varsity declared Centre of Excellence
Chandigarh, November 3
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Panjab University has achieved yet another milestone with the department of science and technology, government of India, granting it the status of “Centre of excellence for science and technology”. With the status, comes a grant of Rs 10 crore per year for a period of next three years. The grant is provided for the purpose of developing its research and design (R and D). |
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| PU vice-chancellor R. C. Sobti presents a memento to T. Ramasami, secretary, department of science and technology, at PU, Chandigarh, on Monday.
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PU goes hi-tech
Chandigarh, November 3
Much awaited computerisation at Panjab University kick started was inaugurated by Prof T. Ramasami, secretary, department of science and technology (DST), Government of India, today. With this, university’s examination system will be completely revamped. For instance, OMR-based answer books will be introduced, and the results will also be computerised.
With exams near and fewer teachers, it is testing times for PU
Chandigarh, November 3
The recent ouster of 58 teachers from Panjab University after the Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to given any relief in enhancement of the retirement age from 60 to 62 years has left the university in the lurch.
From
Schools
Jain awarded for contribution to education
Chandigarh, November 3
City-based entrepreneur and educationist Nidhi Jain has won the Indian Economic Development and Research Association (IEDRA)’s Indian Achiever award for her contribution in the field of education.
Preparations go on for science exhibition at State Institute of Education, Sector 32, in Chandigarh on Monday.
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