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PGI-Siswan road to be four-laned
Chandigarh, November 19
The fourth meeting of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority held under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today approved the construction of
four-laned road from the PGI to Siswan T-junction in the jurisdiction of Punjab.
German Tourist Rape Case
Police adds rape in challan amid dilemma
Chandigarh, November 19
After much discussion and brainstorming, the Chandigarh police today finalised the challan with rape and other charges in the alleged rape case of a German tourist. The challan will be filed in the court tomorrow.
The Sector 34-35 intersection in Chandigarh was reopened to traffic after being closed for a few months,
much to the relief of commuters. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
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Mock parliament to discuss national issues
Chandigarh, November 19
Leaving behind the issue of getting 33 per cent women reservation in Parliament or the Assemblies, women groups are now gearing themselves for getting well acquainted with the parliament procedures so as to show their impact in these democratic institutions to become future women leaders. The unique and experimental model of ‘Women Parliament’ has been framed by the women and for the women by the National Alliance of Women (NAWO), a non government
organisation (NGO).
Veer Vikramjit, a poignant play
Chandigarh, November 19
A popular folk drama “Veer Vikramajit” was staged on the second day of the ongoing three- day Yuva Haryanvi Saang festival at the Tagore theatre here today.
Admn to re-inspect old CTU buses
Chandigarh, November 19
The Chandigarh administration is not ready to compromise with the safety of the passengers, and hence, is making an attempt to get “roadworthy clearance” for its old fleet of Chandigarh Transport Undertaking
buses is any indication. Also, the decks have not been cleared for the CTU to fabricate the bodies for 17 bus chassis, rotting at its depot for the past six months, which, apparently, forced the Chandigarh administration to flout the High Court directions and the Motor Vehicle Act by “re-inspecting its worn-out buses”.
Workers prepare an iron tub at a workshop on the outskirts of Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Kamal Kishore
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Relief for vehicle operators as entry tax cut
Mohali, November 19
Giving relief to operators who plied their vehicles on a contract basis, the Punjab government has slashed entry tax and also allowed them to pay it on a quarterly basis.
Cycle tracks to be fully functional soon
Chandigarh, November 19
Cycle tracks in the city may soon become fully functional, encroachment free and better maintained. In a significant order, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today asked the inspector-general of police (IGP) and the UT chief engineer (CE) to take an appropriate action on the basis of a public interest litigation seeking the optimum utilisation of the cycle tracks and the removal of the encroachments.
Ludhiana man tortured
by Ambala cops
Panchkula, November 19
A 35-year-old resident of Ludhiana was allegedly tortured by the CIA staff of the Ambala police resulting in fracture of his hipbone.
Marital Dispute
Industrialist, wife reconcile
Chandigarh, November 19
Reconciliation sessions by the Chandigarh police in the high-profile matrimonial dispute between local industrialist and his wife have finally paid off.
Sangharsh panel holds protest
Mohali, November 19
Members of the Plot Allotment Sangharsh Committee, Sectors 76-80, today held a rally in protest against the failure of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) to hold a draw of lots for plots allotted to them around seven years ago.
Welfare body meets MC commissioner
Chandigarh, November 19
A delegation of the Federation of Sector Welfare Associations, Chandigarh (FOSWAC) submitted a memorandum of their demands to MC commissioner Dr Roshan Sunkaria here yesterday.
Carnival
‘Something for everyone’
Chandigarh, November 19
With the theme of “Nachley Chandigarh”, the two-day extravaganza — Chandigarh Carnival — promises to have something for every age group. This was stated by home secretary Ram Niwas at a press conference here today.
He was accompanied by finance secretary Sanjay Kumar, CITCO managing director Niharika Rai, SSP S.S. Srivastava, public relations director R.S. Verma and tourism director Samwartak Singh. UT administrator S. F. Rodrigues will inaugurate the carnival on November 22.
Students of Art College share a light moment after finishing their floats, prepared for upcoming Chandigarh Carnival, in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Land grabbers on sale spree
Deals need to be cross-checked: DC
Zirakpur, November 19
Facing severe penalties, land grabbers in Zirakpur are now on a sale spree. Following an action by the district administration, which has come down heavily against the land grabbers, these encroachers are trying
desperately to sell their illegal properties to the less discerning.
CAT relief for GMSH-16 doctor
Issues directive to health director
Chandigarh, November 19
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has told the director of health services to pass appropriate orders for grant of leave for period as admissible under the law along with full pay and allowances to Dr Dimple Kandhar who had taken maternity leave.
No drainage system in councillor’s sector
Chandigarh, November 19
Interestingly, the area councillor and chairman of the water supply and sewerage committee Jagjit Singh Kang never thought of taking up the issue of laying of water drainage system in his own area in Sector 40 in any of the committee meeting chaired by him in the last one year.
Work on laying of water drainage system under progress in Sector 40, Chandigarh. A Tribune photograph
Seminar on media on Nov 23
Chandigarh, November 19
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication
(SIMC) is organising “Chandigarh Footprints 2008”, a media and communication seminar for young media aspirants and students, on November 23 at CII auditorium, Sector 31. The seminar is expected to be a must attend for the students, who are planning to enter the field of media at the undergraduate and postgraduate course and become a part of the media and communication industry.
Keeping chikungunya at bay
Chandigarh, November 19
With chikungunya infection surfacing in Panchkula, it is time to take a look at this viral infection and simple precautions to avoid it.
Sec-15 apni mandi back in business
Chandigarh, November 19
Apni mandi in Sector 15 began functioning again from the same place today following directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Integration week begins with cycle rally
Chandigarh November 19
A cycle rally was the highlight of the start of a national integration week (Quami Ekta Day) here today.
Home secretary-cum secretary education Ram Niwas flagged off the rally in the morning.
Children take part in a cycle rally in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Smart card for PDS in city
Chandigarh, November
19
Chandigarh has taken the lead in the implementation of the smart
card scheme for PDS, which is to be implemented on a pilot basis in the
city.
Punjab, UT staff hold protest
Chandigarh, November 19
The joint action committee of Punjab and UT employees held a protest rally against the “anti-employee” policy of
 the Punjab Government, Sector 34, today.
Over 700 members raised slogans against the Punjab government for delaying the release of dearness allowance installment and fifth pay commission report, including filling of vacant posts on a regular basis, regularisation of daily wagers, grant of bonus, abolition of contract system and giving of flats to allottees.
Members of the joint action committee Punjab and UT employees protest in support of their demands in Sector 34, Chandigarh, on Wednesday.
Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Youth’s Death
Autopsy confirms asphyxia by drowning
Chandigarh, November 19
The autopsy of Vikas Kashyap, who allegedly jumped to death in Sukhna Lake on Tuesday, today confirmed that the death was caused due to asphyxia by drowning.
Encourage kids, says Rodrigues
Chandigarh, November 19
Strongly advocating the need for compassion, care and concern by improving the quality of life of children, Punjab governor and UT administrator, S.F. Rodrigues, today called for a mass movement to develop their potential and make them productive members of society.
Accident at Sec 31-32 rotary
Chandigarh, November 19
A minor accident between two cars coming from opposite directions took place at the rotary of Sector 31-32 here this evening.
Rs 15-lakh grant
Chandigarh, November 19
The union ministry of tourism has sanctioned a financial assistance of Rs 15
lakh to the UT administration for Chandigarh Carnival to be held on November 22
and 23.
Letters
City parks fail to serve purpose
Most of the city parks, including the one located in Sector 20-A, Chandigarh, are not serving their real purpose and are being used to park cars, while, the cycle and motorcycle riders are using the park’s drives as a means of bypassing adjacent streets. Moreover, the joggers add to the nuisance.
PU told to issue roll numbers to cops
Chandigarh, November 19
A local court today stayed the orders of the IGP and asked Panjab University to issue roll numbers for the course of LLB to SI Hardit Singh and SI Charanjit Singh Virk.
From Schools & Colleges
Campus placement at Landran College
Chandigarh, November 19
The Bank of America recruited 12 students of Chandigarh Business School, Landran, yesterday testing them on the basis of their presentation, interview, group discussion skills and a written test.
Dikshant School celebrates founder’s day
Panchkula, November 19
More then 750 children of Dikshant International School participated in the Founder’s Day celebrations held at Indradhanush Auditorium, Sector 5, here today.
Kalki Koechlin, a French actress, Anurag Kashyap, director/ script writer of famous movie “Black Friday”, and Captain
V.K. Verma, chairman, Indian Public Schools conference, were the chief guests.
Students of Dikshant International School perform during founder’s day celebrations at Panchkula on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
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Bhupinder Singh, a law department student, was seriously injured while his classmate Vikram Kumar was hurt in a scuffle with a lab operator in the Computer Sciences Department of the Panjab University here this morning.
A twelve-year-old special child, Anmol Aggarwal, shines out in the crowd because of his ability
to swim. The child, who is mentally challenged and finds it difficult to even comprehend what one tells him, has clinched second position in the sub-junior 50 m free style swimming event in the IX National Paralympic Swimming Championship held at Karnal, Haryana, from November13 to 16.
