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MSC biotechnology first semester results
A year not enough for PU
Chandigarh August 6
Panjab university’s tall claims of speedy results have fallen flat as it has till date failed to announce the first and second semester results of MSc biotechnology, while the students have been promoted to third semester.
Taxing times ahead for luxury car owners
Chandigarh, August 6
If you own a luxury car be ready to shell out more for its registration in Chandigarh, with the Administration mooting a proposal to substantially increase road tax.
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A DATE WITH BAHUGUNA |
Padma Vibhushan Surinder Lal Bahuguna distributes saplings of medicinal plants among students at Govt Model Senior Secondary School in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
PU sends details to Patil
Chandigarh, August 6
Following a ragging incident on Panjab University campus recently, the authorities have now launched a campaign to “sensitise students individually” on campus.Vice-Chancellor RC Sobti today said the PU authorities would now speed up the process of educating students on the consequences of indulging in such activities.
PUTA Poll
Campaigning picks up
Chandigarh, August 6
Campaigning for the Panjab University Teacher’s Association (PUTA) election has picked up. The Panjab University teacher’s democratic front today issued a series of agenda items for the election and claimed that it would play instrumental in pushing the case of CAS promotions, BDS faculty case and several other issues.
Cultural bonanza enthrals audience
Chandigarh, August 6
The cultural bonanza organised by the Chandigarh Senior Citizen Association, Chapter 37, at Guru Nanak Public School’s (junior) auditorium was a veritable mix of patriotic songs, poems, ghazals and filmy songs. It was a sheer coincidence that while young artistes touched serious and social issues, seniors, on the contrary, doled out romantic and ecstatic numbers.
Feedback system to monitor midday meal scheme
Chandigarh August 6
Following the latest guidelines of the Government of India, the UT administration has decided to introduce a feedback system to monitor the midday meal scheme in the city schools.
UT Adviser as CVO
Power back where it belongs
Chandigarh, August 6
With the change of guard at the Punjab Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh’s senior-most bureaucrat and Adviser to the UT Administrator Pradip Mehra is gradually getting back his powers.
Schoolkids, firemen to trapped camel’s rescue
Chandigarh, August 6
Firemen had a tough time rescuing a camel that got stuck in a sewerage manhole in Sector 10 this afternoon.Three students of St John’s School, Sector 26, were the first to react when they saw the animal in a piquant situation. They participated in the rescue operation of the animal right till the end.
Newborn’s Death at GMSH
Panel may finish probe by Tuesday
Chandigarh, August 6
While the pathology department of the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, is likely to submit the histopathology report into the death of a newborn at Government Multi-speciality Hospital, Sector 16, tomorrow, the new committee is also expected to conclude its proceedings of inquiry by Tuesday.
Security to VIPs
Punjab, Haryana, UT told to evolve mechanism
Chandigarh, August 6
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today asked the Home Secretaries of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh to put their heads together for evolving a mechanism and decide upon the composition of a tribunal for providing security cover to the VIPs and others.
GMADA to offer alternative plots
Mohali, August 6
A year after erroneously carving out plots on land reserved for Dasmesh Canal here, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) is now finding it difficult to allot alternative plots to the allottees.
Cheema for NPA to vet doctors
Mohali, August 6
Veterinary doctors in the state should also get non-practising allowance on the pattern of doctors of the health department and the matter would be taken up with Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, said Dr Daljit Singh Cheema, adviser to the Chief Minister.
Tribune employee dead
Chandigarh, August 6
Shree Ram Adhaar (42), a Tribune employee, died after a brief illness at his residence in Vikas
Nagar, Mauli Jagran, here today. Adhaar is survived by his wife and a son. He was cremated at Mani Majra cremation ground this
evening
Students vow to stay away from ragging
Chandigarh, August 6
Panjab University authorities today convened an interactive session with students of University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET) at the law auditorium.Addressing a large gathering of the UIET students, RC Sobti, Vice-Chancellor, laid due emphasis on the observance of discipline, spirit of togetherness and cooperation and an unswerving pursuit of knowledge.
Student bodies’ tussle
Now, fuss over allocation of seats in PU hostel
Chandigarh, August 6
Students of Panjab University (SOPU) today held a protest outside the Dean Student Welfare Office (DSW) regarding variation in different departments for allocation of seats in hostels.
Additional seats sanctioned
Chandigarh, August 6
Panjab University today sanctioned additional seats for various courses in SD College, Sector 32.The admissions to these additional seats can be taken by making a payment of Rs 1,500 as late admission fee in addition to Rs 1,500 as the additional development fund fee.
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