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Gangrape
Victim’s ‘friend’ may be missing link
Panchkula, November 9
Even as the police has questioned dozens of youths and arrested two of them in the alleged gangrape of a minor, it is trying to trace the girl’s “close associate”, Chunky, who could provide crucial details in the case.
Kalam to inaugurate aero society seminar
Chandigarh, November 9
Former President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is scheduled to inaugurate a two-day national seminar on aerospace technology being organised in the city by the Chandigarh chapter of Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) from November 14.
Magazine catering to Punjabi diaspora released
 Chandigarh, November 9
After being launched at New York, Toronto, California, Melbourne, Japan and Hollywood, Panjabi Beat, a bimonthly magazine catering to Punjabi diaspora was released by the editor-in-chief of The Tribune,
H.K. Dua today. Unveiling the copy, H.K. Dua recalled his decades-old association with Reema
Anand, chief editor, Panjabi Beat.
Editor-in-Chief of The Tribune H.K. Dua, along with chief editor Reema of “Punjabi Beat”, releases the magazine during
a function in Chandigarh on Sunday. Photo: S. Chandan
Reshaping the 'city beautiful'!
What does Panchkula, Mohali, Mullanpur and Zirakpur have which Chandigarh doesn't? The question may sound awkward as it's usually the other way round when we talk about the amenities and the ambience available in this beautiful city vis-ŕ-vis it's poor cousins on
the periphery.
Conference on Landscape Architecture
Common authority for Chandigarh region mooted
Chandigarh, November 9
In the backdrop of haphazard urbanisation, a fervent appeal for common controlling authority for the Chandigarh region, including its periphery, was made at the first-ever international conference on landscape architecture organised by the Saakaar Foundation here today.
Involve landscape architects in urban master plans: Experts
Chandigarh, November 9
Landscape architects should be involved in the formulation of master plans of the cities so that the new townships do not degenerate into concrete jungles bereft of any open spaces and recreational facilities.
159 recruits join Dogra Regiment
Chandigarh, November 9
As many as 159 recruits hailing from the Dogra regions of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Punjab were formally inducted into the ranks of the Army at an impressive passing out parade held at the Dogra Regimental Centre at Faizabad today.
SI Graft Case
Police reviews footage to identify miscreants
Vandalising of police post
Chandigarh, November 9
The Chandigarh police is reviewing the video footage of the commotion that preceded the arrest of sub-inspector Sanjiv Kumar and Shubash
Kataria, a representative of traders in Sector 17 market, by sleuths of the central bureau of investigation (CBI) in a corruption case on Friday.
Man hangs himself
Chandigarh, November 9
A man in his early 30s committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence at Ram Darbar here today.
According to police sources, Naresh Kumar was alone at his residence as his wife was away to Hisar.
Stray Dog Menace
Panchkula MC assigns task to PFA
Panchkula, November 9
Residents of the city can assure themselves to get rid of stray dog menace at least to some extent in the near future as after a lot of dilly-dallying the municipal council has finally decided to assign the task to People for Animals
(PFA), an NGO.
FUN images: Children seem to find the quaint biscope fascinating. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Parwanoo-Kalka Highway
Haryana wants stretches widened
Chandigarh, November 9
Haryana wants narrow stretches in Parwanoo and Kalka on the Shimla highway to be widened.
As traffic regulation and highway widening case came for hearing before a division bench of Justice Uma Nath Singh and Justice Daya Chaudhary, the Haryana state counsel said a free flow of traffic was obstructed at points near the railway crossing in Kalka and Kali Mata temple. Besides, the area near the Jal Dhara in Parwanoo was required to be widened by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI).
Harassment
Human rights panel seeks report
Mohali, November 9
The Punjab State Human Rights Commission has taken cognisance of a news report about a married woman being harassed by Dera Bassi police in connection with her complaint of being harassed by her in-laws.
e wild wild web
Obama would not have won without the Internet
The televised debate between John F Kennedy and Richard M Nixon was probably the most decisive event for the election of 1960, one of the closest in American history. The growth of TV as a new medium and declined use of radio marked a significant change in running election campaigns.
For the TV appearance, Nixon refused to wear make up and thus, appeared unshaven, tired and sweaty under the lights. Kennedy, however, did wear the make up and so appeared cooler and more composed than Nixon.
Impounded vehicles rust at police stations
Chandigarh, November 9
The Chandigarh police is facing a peculiar problem of storing vehicles impounded or recovered in various criminal cases. Since these vehicles are part of case property, these cannot be disposed of until the verdict on their respective cases comes.
| Vehicles lie abandoned in front of the Industrial Area police station; and (right) Skeleton of what once was a swanky bike at the police station in Sector 3, Chandigarh. Tribune photos: Manoj Mahajan |
Make library science more job-oriented: Expert
Patiala, November 9
"The scholars of library science need to reorient and redesign the mechanics and dynamics of their approach, aimed at diversification and spreading of knowledge among the masses. They should also develop a continuous interface with librarians and experts from the industry for broad-basing their intellectual and scholarly frontiers.
Himachal federation’s convention concludes
 Chandigarh, November 9
The half-yearly convention of the All-India Himachal Social Bodies Federation concluded at Parshuram Bhawan in Sector 37 today.
The two-day convention was inaugurated by principal Gurbachan Singh, president Nationalist Congress Party,
Chandigarh.
Members of the All-India Himachal Social Bodies Federation during a convention at Parshuram Bhawan, Sector 37, in Chandigarh on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
Jain flays cut in budget
Chandigarh, November 9
Satya Pal Jain, former Member of Parliament from Chandigarh, today criticised the Congress-led central government for imposing a cut of around Rs 140 crore (10 per cent non-planned and 5 per cent planned) in the budget of Chandigarh for this year.
Devotees take part in Lord Kartike rath yatra that started from Ayyappa Temple in Sector 47, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan |
Expansion of parking hits roadblock
Chandigarh, November 9
The expansion of the parking area at the Chandigarh railway station has hit a roadblock with the UT administration delaying the permission to cut eucalyptus trees at the station. Though the trees stand on the railways land, the UT has to give clearance for the felling of trees.
PU to revamp security on campus
Chandigarh, November 9
In order to revamp the security arrangements on the Panjab University campus, the authorities held a meeting that was attended by the top brass of the varsity.
Letters
This is in reference to Raveen Thukral’s article “But, why take this risk” that appeared in Chandigarh Tribune on November 3. He has rightly emphasised the need to use helmet to prevent fatalities as studies suggest that a helmetless driver is three times more at risk of losing his life. There is greater need to spread awareness about traffic rules, especially among the youngsters.
Founder’s week celebrations end
Chandigarh, November 9
Vivek High school, Sector 38, founder’s week celebrations closed with an exhibition and a field cultural programme. ‘Renegades of Funk’, the school’s rock band entertained the parents and guests with an excellent performance. The chief guest was Manpreet Badal, finance minister, Punjab. —
TNS
Highway blocked
Chandigarh, November 9
The Ambala-Chandigarh highway remained blocked for around four hours following an accident today.
Traffic remained disrupted after a truck met with an accident at Bankarpur bridge, near Dera Bassi. Police had to toil hard for hours to clear the road of the wreckage.—TNS
Bag found
Chandigarh, November 9
A police patrol party recovered a white colour jute bag containing clothes and other garments.
The police said no document or other article that could help establish the identity of its owner was found. The bag is kept at the police station-36.—TNS
Rs 45 lakh for PU geology dept
Chandigarh, November 9
Panjab University’s department of Geology has added yet another achievement in its list by becoming the first department to have earned endowment amount for the establishment of a chair, in the field of “Exploration and development of hydrocarbon resources”.
PEC fest concludes
Chandigarh, November 9
The final day of PECFest 5 began with the crosswords finals and the Crotchet finals, the musical event happening at the same time. Nukkad
Naatak, a street play competition, also took place during the festival. Melodious tunes and dramatics gave a way to some serious literary competition with ‘Just A Minute’ contest.
Hard Kaur performs at the PEC fest in Chandigarh
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