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Make research lucrative to attract talent: Menon 
Chandigarh, November 21
“India has perhaps the world’s best brains and potential in the area of research but given the present scenario, a highly competitive world, India is doing only moderately good and China has certainly done a lot better,” observed eminent scientist and Professor M.G.K. Menon, who is presently adviser in the Department of Space/ Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and president of Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta.
Prof M.G.K. Menon
Workers giving final touches to the theme-based carnival at Leisure Valley, Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Friday.
Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
UT: Refund surrendered plots’ money to allottees
Chandigarh, November 21
In a decision affecting thousands of city residents, UT chief administrator Sanjay Kumar, has directed the estate office to refund money of surrendered plots to allottees on the grounds of Rule 12(3) of the Chandigarh Leasehold of Sites and Building Rules. With the implementation of this order the administration will have to return the money to the tune of lakhs to the allottees.
Food court unveiled to kindle tastebuds
Chandigarh, November 21
From gourmet coffee and fresh baked delights, to a superbly prepared South Indian menu, from exotic Chinese cuisine, to a creative culinary innovations, there's something for everyone at the Food Court Drop-In, in Sector 34. Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) unveiled flavours to kindle the tastebuds at this ‘one stop joint’ in new avataar.
Trees axed in Sec 45, admn clueless
Chandigarh, November 21
Even as three full-grown trees have been axed in Sector 45-A, the Chandigarh administration is not ready to own the responsibility for it. Surprisingly, the authorities concerned are not even aware about it.
A full-grown peepal tree that was axed in Sector 45-A on Thursday.
Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Traffic junction reopens
Chandigarh, November 21
A delegation of the Chandigarh Beopar Mandal (CBM) today called on Sanjay Kumar, finance secretary, to express gratitude on the opening of the traffic junction between Sector 34 and Sector 35, which was closed few months back.
Parking norms delay opening of Paras Square
Start of functioning by year-end, say promoters
Zirakpur, November 21
Failure to fulfill the building bylaws has delayed the opening of Paras Down Town Square, the biggest shopping mall-cum-multiplex here.
A view of the Paras Down Town Square, the biggest shopping mall-cum-multiplex in Zirakpur. A Tribune photograph
Artistes from Polland perform during Intrnational Heritage of Music and Folk Dance Festival-2008 at St Stephen’s School in Sector 45, Chandigarh, on Friday.
Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan |
Students of a Kerala dance troop take part in the National Integration Meet-2008 at Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sector 25, in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
400 scientists participate in annual session of NASI
Chandigarh, November 21
The 78th annual session of the National Academy of Sciences, India, (NASI) began on an impressive note at PU campus here today. Around 400 scientists from all over India are participating in this three-day session.
Rare surgery performed at Fortis
Chandigarh, November 21
In a rare medical feat, a team of senior doctors of Fortis Hospital, Mohali, successfully conducted a complex surgery on an NRI, Gurcharan Shergil (58).
Health institutions to be upgraded, says Hooda
Panchkula, November
21
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today said that all constructions at the health institutions in the state would be according to the Indian Public Health Standard
(IPHS).
Cops on challaning spree
Chandigarh, November 21
The police has issued challans in thousands in just 15 days to traffic violators.
Demolition drive in Sec 41
Chandigarh, November 21
The enforcement wing of the Chandigarh Housing Board
(CHB) yesterday demolished illegal constructions in seven houses in Sector 41.
40 structures razed in Sector 71
Mohali, November 21
Amid protest by residents Johta Kut Colony, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) undertook a demolition drive here today. The illegal tenements were located in Sector 71, along the main road leading to Lakhnour village.
Special kids at Dy CM’s house
Panchkula, November 21
Special children from Saket had moments of joy at the residence of deputy chief minister Chander Mohan.
Noise in town fails to wake up admn
Mohali, November 21
More than seven years have elapsed since the receipt of a notification on noise pollution by the SDM’s office here. But to the officials concerned, it matters little if residents’ right to live in peace and quiet is violated with impunity. Strangely, no resident has taken the trouble of filing public interest litigation to wake up an indifferent administration.
Pedestrian killed, 5 hurt in mishaps
Panchkula, November 21
A pedestrian was killed when a speeding car hit him near the Azad Colony here today.
Exhibition on calligraphy works
Chandigarh, November 21
It was, indeed, for the art aficionados of the city to relish an exhibition of calligraphy works with a scared thematic content of mysticism.
Syed Aftab Ahmed Shah, an artist from Lahore, with his calligraphy works at an exhibition in Chandigarh. A Tribune photograph
NCC cadets run for fun
Chandigarh, November 21
Around 500 cadets participated in the run for fun organised as part of the ongoing events to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the National Cadets Corps
(NCC).
NCC cadets take part in ‘Run for Fun’ as a part of the NCC Celebrations Week at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Friday.
A Tribune photograph
Sharma is Shikshan Sansthan chief
Clarification
PU Clash
Students, employee reach
compromise
Chandigarh, November 21
Two days after the alleged assault by two students on a non-teaching employee of the Panjab University, both the parties today reached a compromise. In a meeting comprising the top brass of the univeristy and even the representatives of the computer sciences department that lasted for over three hours today, both the students apologised to the employee.
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