LONE WATCHER: A bird perched atop a lamp post in Chandigarh after the Friday evening drizzle.
Tribune photo: S Chandan |
Swine Flu
Another Bhawan student tests positive
Chandigarh, September 11
One more student of Bhawan Vidyalaya, Sector 27, has been tested positive for H1N1 influenza and another has been reported as a suspected case.
With this confirmation, the number of the school students having tested positive for the flu has reached four.
Cash-for-Job Scam
Accused had access to marks list
Chandigarh, September 11
Contrary to the prior notion that the accused in the UT education department’s cash-for-job scam approached the candidates randomly, it now seems that they picked and chose only those who had not fared too well in the recruitment exam.
KV-29 expels students
Chandigarh, September 11
After dilly-dallying for almost a week, the Sector 29 Kendirya Vidyalaya (KV) authorities cracked a whip on the two class IX students who went missing after being found in questionable circumstances with a girl classmate in the staff bathroom and issued them transfer certificates
(TCs).
1984 Riot Victims
Struggle for justice far from over
 Mohali, September 11
Giving additional relief under the rehabilitation package announced by the Centre for the victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots may hit bureaucratic hurdles once again.
Reason, a number of victims have not been able to get the red cards, a mandatory document required to get compensation. “Getting compensation comes later.
Families of 1984 riot victims pray for justice during a gathering at Phase XI, Mohali, on
Friday. Tribune photos: Vicky Gharu
Relief for 95 families in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, September 11
Union Cabinet’s Rs 714-crore relief and rehabilitation package for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots is set to bring smiles on the faces of over 95 families in Chandigarh -- nearly 25 years after the families went through hell.
MC seeks police action against encroachers
 Mohali, September 11
After failing to remove habitual encroachers, the Municipal Council has, for the first time, approached the police for action, even as the civic body is ready to issue notices to shopkeepers who have encroached upon market verandahs.
In a communication to the SP (Traffic) yesterday, the MC authorities have urged him to take action against persons who had failed to vacate roadside footpaths despite several attempts by the MC.
Roadside vendors in Phase XI, Mohali. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Forest staff stage protest
 Chandigarh, September 11
Above 400 employees of the forest department of Haryana today held a protest in support of their demands in front of railway station here this morning.
The employees came here by trains from all over Haryana and gathered at the railway station.
Employees of the forest department hold a protest. Tribune photo: Pravesh Chauhan
Rain exposes MC work on road
‘Authorities repair only those which remain in public glare’
Chandigarh, September 11
While “cosmetic” carpeting of roads all over the city is taken up, most of the interior lanes and bylanes continue to remain in poor condition. One strong shower this season exposed the carpeting of roads as all work undertaken was undone.
Rain brings misery for health dept staff
Mohali, September 11
The incessant rain going on for the past three days has brought misery for employees of the health department, who have to work in rooms with leaking fans and damp walls.
Girls enjoy light showers in Sector 42, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan |
Sugar quota increased
Chandigarh, September 11
The Chandigarh administration has decided to increase quota of levy sugar from 1 kg to 2 kg per unit per month for the below poverty line (BPL) ration card holders.
21 sites relieved for mobile towers
Chandigarh, September 11
Of the 55 sites identified by the cellular operators, the Chandigarh administration today decided to relieve 21 sites immediately for setting up of new mobile towers. The decision was taken at a meeting held under the chairmanship of Finance Secretary Sanjay Kumar with mobile operators of the city.
Airlines loss is cab operators gain
Chandigarh, September 11
The ongoing Jet Airways pilots’ stir has proved to be a boon for cab operators
in the city. With all seats of the evening Shatabdi to Delhi booked and no respite from private airlines’ strike, passengers had no option but to resort to road travel today.
Ex-servicemen wards’ scholarship enhanced
Chandigarh, September 11
In yet another step towards the welfare of the wards of ex-servicemen in the city, the Chandigarh administration has enhanced the scholarships grant to Rs 6,000 for the meritorious wards of the ex-servicemen.
Students participate in a painting competition on the inaugural day of Human Development Festival at
Government Mahindra College in Patiala on Friday. Photo: Rajesh Sachar |
3 buildings get award
Chandigarh, September 11
The Indian Concrete Institute, Punjab state centre and Grasim Industries Limited have awarded three buildings with the “Outstanding structures of 2008” award.
‘Say no to alcohol’
Chandigarh, September 11
As part of the ongoing cooperation between Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the Chandigarh administration, an awareness meeting was held for a gathering of over 300 hostel students in Home Science College, Sector 10, in the presence of principal Dr Rita Singh and college staff.
Price Rise
Launch drive against hoarders: Defence body
Mohali, September 11
The Defence Accounts Pensioners Welfare Association has urged the authorities concerned to launch a drive against hoarders in order to check steep price rise.
Affected organ is now respected, not removed
Dr Sanjeev Sachdeva, Director, ENT (head and neck surgery), Fortis (NCR), is in the city to participate in the two-day 33rd Conference of North West Zone Association of Otalyrangologiots of India, being held at GMCH-32. He spoke to Jyoti Rai on technological innovation and mindset associated with medical profession. Here are some excerpts:
Q. How has technology contributed to the medical field? Dr. Sachdeva: Live surgeries at conference like these are a combined audio-visual tutorial for students today. Many other similar technologies have made the learning process easier for the students and the teachers.
Conference on head, neck malignancies
Chandigarh, September 11
Dr Atul Gulati, a professor at the ENT department of Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), spoke about “correctional attitude” among doctors at the 33rd conference of Northwest Zone Association of Otalyrangologiots of India at the GMCH, Sector 32, Chandigarh, today.
‘Fit Nation’ campaign reaches Punjab
Panchkula, September 11
“Fit Nation” campaign from Jaipur to Jammu organised by Sports Wing of RERF and Brahma Kumaris to celebrate the birthday of hockey legend Maj Dhyan Chand, which was on August 29, reached here today.
From Colleges
Tanveer crowned Mr Dillogical
Mohali, September 11
More than 100 students of CIIS Institute of Science and Technology (CIIS-IST), Mohali, participated in Mr and Ms Dillogical contest here yesterday.
RTI Act: PU withdraws list of exempted items
Chandigarh, September 11
Following a complaint registered with the Central Information Commission of Delhi by Nitin
Goyal, president, NSUI, Panjab University, the commission today decided to withdraw the alleged self-styled list of exempted items under the RTI Act.
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Patiala, September 11
