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WORLD EDUCATION DAY |
RIGHT;MCM girls participate in an event on higher education in Chandigah on Wednesday.
Tribune photo: Vinay Malik :LEFT:Students of Dev Samaj College, Sector 36, in a newly inaugurated mobile school van on the occasion of National Education Day. Tribune Photo: Vicky Gharu |
Gang of thieves busted, 7 held
Were said to be inspired by Bollywood flick
Rajpura, November 11
The seven members of a gang that had stolen scores of vehicles, who were arrested in Rajpura, reportedly drew inspiration for their crimes from the Bollywood movie ‘Oye Lucky Lucky Oye’. From petty thefts they graduated to stealing luxury vehicles besides expensive gadgets in the same manner as Lucky Singh, the movie’s protagonist,
did.
Laadli media awards
Chandigarh, November 11
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and Infords has officially invited entries for the second UNFPA-Laadli media awards for gender
sensitivity.
Swine Flu
Two students among four test positive
Chandigarh, November 11
With four more persons, including two students from DPS and DAV Public School each, testing positive for H1N1 virus in the city, the total number of confirmed swine flu cases in the city has gone up to
79.
Plunderers strip fountains dry
 Chandigarh, November 11
Fountains installed at various gardens to enhance their beauty here last year have become an eyesore as most of these are out of order. Reason: Parts of most of the fountains have been
plundered.According to the records of the municipal corporation, five fountains were installed at various parks in Sectors 22, 27, 28 and Mani Majra at the cost of Rs 30 to 40 lakh
each.
A fountain without nozzles at Moon Lite Park, Sector 22, in
Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Vinay Malik
Work on drainage system inaugurated
Chandigarh, November 11
MC Mayor Kamlesh formally inaugurated the work on laying of storm water drainage system at Dadu Majra village here
today.
Honour for city doctor
Chandigarh, November 11
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has awarded Dr Ashok Sharma, director of the Chandigarh Cornea Centre, for his services in the field of cornea research.
9-day sanitation drive begins at Mohali
Mohali, November 11
Ridden by squabbling between the Congress-led MC and Akali councillors, a special ‘clean-Mohali’ drive kicked off from Phase VI here this afternoon. As the Kharar MLA, Balbir
Sidhu, and MC president Rajinder Rana flagged off the campaign, senior vice-president HS Prince, also descended on the scene stating that the Deputy Commissioner had to intervene as the president had failed in improving the sanitation of the city.
Lack of infrastructure, supervision worsens situation
Mohali, November
11
Heaps of garbage, dry leaves and garden waste can be seen lying in different parts of the town. Garbage can also be seen scattered around collection bins.
P’kula MC vice-chief moves HC
Chandigarh, November 11
Panchkula Municipal Council vice-president BB Singal today moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court claiming that he was not being allowed to work as the acting vice-president, which was against the provisions of the Municipal Act.
Waterlogging
NHAI blamed for dumping debris in choe
Chandigarh, November
11
In an affidavit, Punjab’s department of local bodies has claimed that the problem of waterlogging in some areas under the Zirakpur municipal council in July was caused due to dumping of debris in a choe by the National Highway Authority
(NHAI).
15 children suspected with dengue
Mohali, November 11
Panic gripped inmates of Guru Asra Trust in Phase VII when a number of children complained of fever, suspecting it to be
dengue.
Wheelchairs distributed
Zirakpur, November 11
The Disabled Persons Welfare Organisation distributed tricycles and wheelchairs to 20 disabled persons free of cost during a function at Pabhat village
recently.
Tributes paid to martyr
Panchkula, November 11
Tributes were paid to Captain Rohit Kaushal on his martyrdom day observed at his memorial in his ancestral village, Jalauli, near here today.Capain Kaushal had sacrificed his life while fighting militants in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, 14 year ago, on November 11,
1995.
Mohali allottees split over benefits of waiver
Mohali, November 11
A notification issued by the financial commissioner, revenue, that allows those re-allotted plots to be considered at par with original allottees for the purpose of registration of conveyance deed (CD) at the allotment price, has only served to create confusion among allottees
here.
Annual theatre fest begins
Chandigarh, November 11
The annual Chandigarh theatre festival, fourth in the series, organised by the Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Academy commenced on an aesthetically brilliant note and blessings of grand old thespian Gursharan Singh at the Randhawa Auditorium here
today.
A play being staged during the fourth annual Chandigarh theatre fest at Randhawa Auditorium on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
Delhi danseuse captivates audience
 Chandigarh, November 11
After establishing her credentials as a young exponent of Kathak in Germany, USA, Belgium, Korea, Peru and Surinam recently, Sangita Chatterjee gave a captivating Kathak recital at the Pracheen Kala Kendra here today.The programme began with a devotional composition
"Shyam Chani", an elaborated articulation of pranks of Lord Krishna and the adoration of
Gopikas.
Delhi danseuse Sangita Chatterjee performs
kathak. A Tribune photograph
Foreign students dance on desi tunes
Chandigarh, November 11
“Gurbat mein hon agar ham, rehta
hai dil vatan mein, Samjho hamein vahin tum, dil ho jahan hamara,” the sentiment expressed by
poet Iqbal remained the thematic content of all musical presentations made by foreign students,
studying in the region, at a cultural meet here.
An artiste performs during the National Education Day at DAV College, Sector 10,
in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Violence on Campus
4 PU students suspended
Chandigarh, November 11
Four students of mathematics department, Panjab University, were suspended today for indulging in violence on the
campus.
Law dept admission under scanner
Chandigarh, November 11
Panjab University’s action of granting admissions in the department of laws to “students less meritorious” has come under the Punjab and Haryana High Court
scanner.
‘Porn’ Row
ducation dept to hear complainant
Chandigarh, November 11
Following St John’s denial to join inquiry into the matter of the alleged involvement of school’s art teacher in instigating students to join adult sites, UT education department has now decided to take a decision based on the complainant’s perspective
only.
Tribune Impact
PU VC orders inquiry
Black marketing of admission forms
Chandigarh, November 11
Swinging into action on black marketing of admission forms at Panjab University, PU Vice-Chancellor Prof RC Sobti today marked a time bound inquiry into the
matter.A single person committee comprising of SK Sharma, Prof Emeritus, will conduct the inquiry and a report will be submitted on
Monday.
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Chandigarh, November 11
Chandigarh, November 11
Spring Dale Senior School, Amritsar, drub BGUS Senior Secondary School Tarn Taran by 5-1 in Pool “N” of the 38th ATS Junior Nehru (U-17) Hockey Tournament being organised at the Sector 42 Hockey Stadium here today.From the beginning the team launched an attacking game and scored the first goal through its captain Ramandeep Singh who scored the field goal in the ninth minute of the game.
