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Dowry accused wants in-laws booked, too
Chandigarh, December 8
A man accused of seeking dowry today sought action against his in-laws for giving him dowry.
Police scripts success story, but only in petty crime
Chandigarh, December 8
The UT administration today released police success figures on drug peddling, illegal weapon cases, liquor smuggling and gambling, quoting nearly 100 per cent success rate in cracking these cases.
Child’s body found in furnace
Zirakpur, December 8
The body of a five-year-old child was found under mysterious circumstances in the brick-kiln located at Nabha Sahib village, on the Zirakpur-Patiala highway, late last night.
Toothless MC - II
Hedge violators have it easy
Chandigarh, December 8
The MC is powerless to take action against violators of the hedge and fences policy in the city. All it can do is issue show-cause notices for encroaching on government land.
Admn promotes southern sectors at auction
Chandigarh, December 8
In a bid to bridge the north-south divide, the Chandigarh administration has decided to promote southern sectors in a big way through the auction of a large number of residential and commercial sites on December 16 and 17.
Financier’s Murder
Victim had sought police help
Chandigarh, December 8
Had the police not ignored the threat perception complaint lodged by Harjinder Singh Dhillon about five months ago before he was allegedly killed by Davinder Singh, alias Whiskey, his life would have been saved.
Cancer survivor and cancer-afflicted children perform a dance organised by the Cancer Sahayata Sahyog in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Three more die of swine flu
Chandigarh, December 8
Three men — one from Chandigarh and two belonging to Punjab -- died of swine flu here today. Meanwhile, five fresh cases have also been reported.
Rodrigues for focus on public utility services
Chandigarh, December 8
UT Administrator SF Rodrigues yesterday reviewed the progress of various development projects, including the Modern Terminal Market and the
Medicity, and asked officers to take further necessary steps for the implementation of these schemes.
Link between Sec 54, 55 road opened
Mohali, December 8
After months of wait, the UT engineering department has opened the link between road separating Sectors 54 and 55 to traffic.
Broken sewerage has residents fuming
Mohali, December 8
Resentment prevailed among residents of Phase XI here today when sewage from a broken sewerage flooded an open area, spreading foul smell in the vicinity.
No-trust motion against MC chief today
Dera Bassi, December 8
Accusing municipal council president Manjit Kaur of not initiating development works on a priority basis, eight councillors will table a no-confidence motion against her at an MC meeting tomorrow.
‘Salesman Ramlal’ reveals plight of ageing parents
 Chandigarh, December 8
Unprecedented rush of theatre buffs outnumbered by admirers of Bollywood stars, actor-director Satish Kaushik and Seema Biswas of Bandit Queen fame thronged the Tagore Theatre much before the Platform Theatre Company, Mumbai, unfolded the 10th edition of their popular production “Salesman Ramlal” in the ongoing TFT Festival.
Satish Kaushik performs in the play ‘Salesman Ramlal’ at the Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on
Tuesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
3-minute film contest
‘Nanhi Chidiya’ wins second spot
Chandigarh, December 8
Mad Arts, Jaspal Bhatti film school’s “Nanhi Chidiya”, an animation film on female foeticide, has won the second prize in the Advantage India, the three-minute film competition, organised by 1take Media.
Stone for community parking laid
Chandigarh, December 8
The much awaited project of community parking in Sector 19-D would soon the see the light of the day with the authorities deciding to complete the work within two months. Mayor Kamlesh laid its foundation stone today.
Dispossession stayed
Chandigarh, December 8
A division bench of Chief Justice Mukul Mudgal and Justice Ajay Kumar Mittal of the Punjab and Haryana High Court yesterday stayed the dispossession of Kishan Lal Dang of Ferozepur village in Panchkula district till further orders.
CRPF to raise 10 Cobra battalions
Chandigarh, December 8
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will raise 10 Cobra battalions (Commando Battalions for Resolute Action) for countering Left Wing extremism, Naxalites and terrorist activities in the country.
ASC celebrates anniversary
Chandigarh, December 8
The Army Service Corps (ASC), the oldest logistic component of the Indian Army, celebrated its 249th anniversary at the Western Command Headquarters in Chandimandir today.
Community centre inaugurated
Chandigarh, December 8
Adviser to UT Administrator Pradip Mehra yesterday laid the foundation stone of community centre in Sector 22.
PGI prof felicitated
Chandigarh, December 8
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Advocates Cooperative House Building Society, Sector 49, today felicitated Dr Yash Paul Sharma, additional professor with the department of cardiology at the PGI, for winning the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshani National Award 2009.
105 units of blood donated
Chandigarh, December 8
A blood donation camp was organised at St Soldier Paradise Senior Secondary School,
Dhakoli. As many as 105 units of blood were donated. Dr Raj Bahadur, director-principal GMCH-32, was the chief guest.
Student council welcomes Centre’s decision
Chandigarh, December 8
The Panjab University students’ council has welcomed the announcement made by Vice-Chancellor, Prof RC Sobti, at the Senate meeting regarding the decision of the Central government to meet 60 per cent of the income-expenditure deficit of the university.
Seminar on ethics in corporate governance
Chandigarh, December 8
A seminar was organised at the ICSSR, Panjab University, today on “Ethics in corporate governance in India” by Aryans Business School (ABS) in association with the Bank of India.
Exams from today
Chandigarh, December 8
The Controller of Examinations, Panjab University, informed that the examinations for the courses of BE, ME, MTech, LLB, BALLB (Hons), MCom, MBACIT, MBE, MEFB and PG diploma in the personnel management and labour welfare, which were scheduled from tomorrow would be conducted according to the date sheets already released.
The new dates for the examinations postponed for December 7 and 8 will be notified later.
—TNS
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Chandigarh, December 8
