An illuminated UT insignia accords welcome to commuters entering Chandigarh from the Zirakpur side. Photo: Nitin Mittal |
MC warning to Jaypee Group
Tells it to stop burning refuge derived fuel at Dadumajra garbage plant
Chandigarh, August 24
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation today issued a warning to Jaypee Group, which is managing the Garbage Processing Plant at Dadumajra, to immediately stop burning refuge derived fuel (RDF), as it is against the norms of the pollution control board.
Tree felling case
IG, wife deposit paltry penalty
Panchkula, August 24
In Panchkula, one can go scot-free after cutting a full-fledged tree and depositing a meagre amount as penalty with the horticulture department of the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA). Surprisingly, even the wood is not demanded from the accused.
Parsvnath adviser meets CHB chief
Seeks ‘rescheduling’ of payment
Chandigarh, August 24
Prideasia at the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park (RGCTP) continues to be in the news.
After unsuccessfully trying to "wriggle out" of the project, Parsvnath now wants the "rescheduling" of the payment from the Chandigarh Housing Board
(CHB) with whom it launched the Rs 4,100-crore project under public-private partnership.
Graft Case
CAT relief for ASI
Chandigarh, August 24
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has quashed the decision of the UT police against an
ASI, accused of graft charges, despite a clearance given by the inquiry officer.
Members of the Hindustan Student Association take out a rally in Panjab University in Chandigarh on Monday.
A Tribune photograph |
Two-day health camp for children
Chandigarh, August 24
A two-day medical camp for children in the age group of 6 to 14 from government, private and government-aided schools in the city, who are suffering from orthopaedic handicap and hearing impairment, commenced at Government Multi-Speciality Hospital, Sector 16, here today.
Admn praise of police belies figures
Chandigarh, August 24
Even as the UT Administration has showered praise on the city police for “its professional approach and adoption of modern investigative techniques”, figures speak otherwise.
Bathing ban, but not for dogs at Sukhna Lake.
Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
CITCO revenue dips, courtesy staff
Chandigarh, August 24
While Chandigarh Industrial Tourism Corporation Limited (CITCO) may cheer about Hotel Shivalikview to come up well even during the times of global recession, it has reasons to worry about the revenue loss at Transit Lounge. Surprisingly, its employees have a role in it. Incidentally, the budget accommodation on the Sector-17 ISBT premises directly comes under the governance of Hotel Shivalikview only.
Suicide: Youth’s body handed over to family
Chandigarh, August 24
The police today handed over the body of Suresh Kumar, alias
Sonu, to his family members after post-mortem examination.
Stolen laptop found in hostel corridor
Chandigarh, August 23
Three days after an inmate of Panjab University hostel no 2, Neha, filed a complaint of a missing laptop, it was found abandoned in her hostel corridor last night. While the complainant is relieved, the varsity officials and police are adamant on finding the culprit.
Workshop on clinical trial writing
Mohali, August 24
Dr Vasanta Muthuswamy, former senior deputy director general, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, inaugurated a five-day workshop on “Clinical trial protocol writing” at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) here.
‘Anangpal’ staged at Tagore theatre
 Chandigarh, August 24
Despite the alien cultures influencing our traditional arts, the Haryanvi folk theatre commonly called “saang” retains its vitality and vigour in its pristine form even today as evidenced by record audience at Tagore theatre to watch the opening folk play “Anangpal” here today.
Artistes perform Haryanvi saang ‘Anangpal’ at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Monday. A Tribune photograph
Rs 4 crore for Mohali development
Sanitation issue raises councillors’ hackles
Mohali, August 24
Arguments over the state of sanitation in Mohali marked the meeting of the Municipal Council here today even as estimates for developments works worth about Rs 4 crore were unanimously cleared by the House.
Members of the Juniors Doctors Association, Government Medical College, Patiala, sit on a dharna on Monday. A Tribune photograph |
Local Cong leaders to oppose outsiders
Panchkula, August 24
Following the exit of former Deputy Chief Minister and local MLA Chander Mohan from political scenario in a bid to reach the state assembly, the local Congress leaders have decided to oppose any move to field an outsider from the Panchkula constituency during forthcoming Assembly elections.
Seven parking lots auctioned
Panchkula, August 24
Even as the business community resented the paid parking system to be introduced in the town, the district administration conducted the auction of 11 parking lots here today. The District Red Cross Society organised the auction.
Labourer electrocuted
Zirakpur, August 24
A 20-year-old labourer died after he was electrocuted by the high-tension wires at Zirakpur-Patiala highway this afternoon.
 CityScope Letters
School flouts rules, mandates new dress code
Chandigarh, August 24
Defying the rules of the education department of a common dress code in the government schools, GGMSSS-18 new principal mandated a new dress code for students in the school.
Poor check on children ‘bunking’ schools
 Chandigarh, August 24
The incident of two school students, who were caught during school hours collecting money on the pretext of donation from a city-based doctor in Sector 44 today, has raised concerns over the rising cases of students on “bunk” from city schools.
Students in uniform stroll in a park during school hours. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
School shines in science exhibition
Mohali, August 24
Manav Mangal Smart School, Mohali, was declared first in the region in the CBSE Science Exhibition held at Green Land Senior Secondary School, Ludhiana, under the category “Harnessing Energy”.
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