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Ranjit Case
Contradictions galore in police probe
Panchkula, March 14
The district police, which has shown ‘extraordinary efficiency’ in arresting Ranjit Bajaj and his accomplices, seems to be in a questionable situation over its frequently changing stance on investigation results.
Open House
UT unclear on reshaping of the Industrial Area
Chandigarh Administration continues to dabble in experimenting with the growth of the Industrial Area without a clear cut policy. Its ambitious plans of transforming the look of the entire area went kaput the day Centre confiscated its conversion amount of more than Rs 500
crores.
Vehicles parked by the roadside at Industrial Area, Phase I, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Illegal taxi operators having the last laugh
Chandigarh, March 12
For those running transport business illegally, city happens to be a happy hunting ground, as the Chandigarh administration and the municipal corporation authorities have failed to check the illegal plying and parking of their vehicles.
CME on Rheumatology
Experts dwell on ailments, cure
Chandigarh, March 14
The department of internal medicine of the PGI organised a continuous medical education programme on rheumatology here today.
The programme started with a welcome address by Prof KK
Talwar, Director of the institute.
Burning of leaves goes unchecked
Chandigarh, March 14
In spite of the possibility of a strong punitive action against violators, the burning of dry leaves and grass continues unabated in various parts of the city.
In the name of beautification, the practice of burning of leaves is quite common in the city. Each morning, sweepers in almost every sector cause air pollution and create health hazard for local residents by burning heaps of dry leaves.
The ban on burning of leaves goes up in smoke in Chandigarh.
Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Bank Locker Theft
Nine months on, complainant awaits lodging of FIR
Chandigarh, March 14
Even nine months after a Sector-20 resident reported theft of jewellery worth Rs 10 lakh from his locker in Punjab National Bank, Sector 22, the Chandigarh police has failed to register a case into the matter.
Anti-sexual harassment committee reconstituted
Chandigarh, March 14
The Chandigarh district courts reconstituted the anti-sexual harassment committee on Friday. Earlier, the committee proved to be defunct as not even a single meeting was held in 13 years of its existence.
Students queue up for a fashion show by the University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology at
Panjab University in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
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A police team and a CFSL squad inspect the scene where a .32 bore pistol and 21 live cartridges were found in a carrybag at Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Sunday evening. Tribune photo: Vinay Malik
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Punjab Haat to offer distinct cuisines
Mohali, March 14
Following green signal to the Punjab Haat-cum-amusement park project of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) in Sector 62, the consultant of the project has envisaged a traditional permanent market wherein visitors could browse and purchase skilfully crafted handcrafts and savour distinct cuisine.
SCs, sewermen to get one-room flats
Chandigarh, March 14
Sewermen of the Chandigarh engineering department and the Municipal Corporation and Scheduled Castes, as notified for the Union Territory, have reason to cheer.
Two booked for assaulting jawan
Zirakpur, March 14
The police booked two persons for assaulting an Army official and allegedly tearing his uniform, near Zirakpur-Kalka barrier, at Dhakoli village here last night. The accused have been identified as Gurpreet Singh, a resident of Dashmesh Colony, Zirakpur, and Jarnail Singh, a resident of Sohana village, Mohali.
Mining shut, building material prices up
Panchkula, March 14
The closure of mining operations in rivers of the district has started pinching on the pockets of consumers of building material. Prices of sand, gravel and boulders have been increased by around 25 per cent since March 1.
Sec-26 police station sans inspector
Chandigarh, March 14
While certain police stations in the city have more than two inspectors to take care of routine policing, the Sector-26 police station is virtually being run by a sub-inspector.
Spirit depot near stadium potential threat
Mohali, March 14
While the Mohali police has conducted a thorough search of the residential area around the PCA stadium during the ongoing IPL matches, the potential hazard of spirit depot in a house immediately behind the stadium in Phase IX has failed to catch the attention of the police.
Mayor visits Sectors 50, 51
Chandigarh, March 14
Mayor Anu Chatrath yesterday visited Sectors 50 and 51 to look into the problems of the residents of the area.
Painting contest for underprivileged
Chandigarh, March 14
“Saplings-Care, We Share” in collaboration with “Nanhe Kadam” organised a painting competition for the underprivileged children at the Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, here yesterday.
The competition, which had over 250 participants, aimed at making these kids not only aware of various environmental issues, but also catalyse their thinking towards making a difference.
Children take part in a painting competition at the Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
40 take part in singing contest
Chandigarh, March 14
A singing competition “Singing Star 2010”
based on film/non film songs was organised under the aegis of the Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts (CIPA) at the Government Museum Auditorium
here today.
Prize distribution function
Chandigarh, March 14
The 37th annual prize distribution function of GGDSD College, Sector 32-C, Chandigarh, was held on the college premises yesterday.
Principal Dr AC Vaid read out the annual report of the college. He enlisted the significant achievements of the college, its faculty and students during the academic session 2009-10, along with elaborating the future vision of the college in terms of potential research and development, infrastructure enhancement and innovative courses and projects being undertaken.
Auditions for talent hunt at GCM-11
Chandigarh, March 14
Academics and aesthetics compliment each other at Gurukul Vidyapeeth, which has teamed up to identify and promote the promising talented artistes from the region.
Audition for the mega talent hunt “Dancer of Chandigarh” for age group 18 to 25 was held at Government College for Men (GCM)-11 here today.
Annual planner system for
college teachers
Chandigarh, March 14
In a bid to establish a corporate and systematised ambiance, the UT education department will set up an “annual planner” system for teachers in the city colleges.
Under the scheme, the teachers would be required to set “weekly target” for themselves to complete the whole syllabus.
Collection of funds by DEO
Lunch for principals draws flak
Mohali, March 14
A few days after the alleged scam involving collection of funds by the Mohali district education office to honour government teachers raised many eyebrows, an “exclusive” lunch for some principals and their spouses, extended by the Mohali District Education Office on Sunday has again raised several questions.
135 degrees awarded
Chandigarh, March 14
Government Home Science College, Sector 10, held its 42nd annual convocation and prize distribution function yesterday.
Dr Rita G Singh read out the annual report and enlisted the achievements of the college.
Panel discussion on architectural education
Chandigarh, March 14
The student body of the Chandigarh College of Architecture, (CASA), organised a panel discussion on subject-architecture education model-synchronising academic curriculum and professional demands here today.
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Devinder Kapoor lifts tennis title
