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2 more fall prey to cloned ATM cards
Chandigarh, August 25
Two more victims of ATM card cloning approached the Chandigarh Police today, alleging that they had lost around Rs 1 lakh to the hi-tech miscreants.
While Kamlesh, an employee of Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratory (TBRL), alleged that someone had withdrawn Rs 60,000 from his bank account,
Rashmi, a resident of Phase 1, Industrial Area, has reportedly lost Rs 40,000 to the hi-tech criminals.
Both the victims are SBI ATM cardholders and their cards were with them at the time of the withdrawal.
A security guard on duty in front of an SBI ATM in Sector 30, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
Police clueless
SBI asks customers to change PIN
Chandigarh, August 25
Even as the incidents of people losing their hard-earned money through cloned ATM cards seem unending, the police has failed to nab the hi-tech criminals.
Rain throws train schedules haywire
Evening Shatabdi delayed by 3 hrs
Chandigarh, August 25
Passengers had to face a lot of inconvenience this evening at the New Delhi train station after the evening 2005 Shatabdi Express, which was scheduled to reach Chandigarh station at 8:45 pm, left New Delhi at 8:30 pm - its scheduled arrival time at Chandigarh.
A signboard shows the arrival time of the evening Shatabdi Express at the Chandigarh railway station on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Vinay Malik
Constable Stabbing Case
Cops detain wrong person, torture him for 4 hours
Panchkula, August 25
In its zeal to nab the suspect who stabbed to death a police constable here yesterday, the police detained an innocent person and allegedly tortured him for about four hours. The hapless victim was released only when the police personnel realised their mistake after the arrest of main accused in the evening.
Kuldeep
City hospitals gear up to treat H1N1 patients
GMCH asks outstation interns to return
Chandigarh, August 25
Facing an increased workload due to a fresh outbreak of swine flu, the Government Medical College & Hospital, Sector 32, has decided to withdraw permission it had earlier granted to some of its students to do internship at other places.
‘Supernatural’ snake faces bleak future
Smugglers eye 37 newborns of sand boa at Chhatbir zoo
Chhat (Banur), August 25
Superstition has lead to sharp fall in number of sand boa snakes in the region, besides raising its cost in the black market. Sand boas are in great demand for the past few years as it is believed that it brings monetary benefits for its keeper.
MC hikes water tariff
12 per cent increase for residential areas
Chandigarh, August 25
Amidst great uproar by the opposition councillors at today's general house meeting, the House approved 12 per cent hike in water tariff for the residential areas of the city.
Use of Excessive Powers
Resolution passed against MC Commissioner
Chandigarh, August 25
A unanimous resolution was passed against MC Commissioner Roshan Sunkaria by the councillors at the general house meeting today for exercising excessive powers, which according to the MC Act cannot be used by him.
Councillors engage in heated arguments at the general house meeting of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation
on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Group housing: LR comes to the rescue of GPA holders
Transfer of flats to resume soon
Chandigarh, August 25
The UT legal remembrancer (LR) has come to the rescue of the harassed General Power of
Attorney(GPA) holders in the cooperative group housing societies.
Hit and Run Case
Tributes paid to victims
Chandigarh, August 25
Residents of the City Beautiful, Mohali and Kansal village, accompanied by parents of Sukhwinder and
Harpreet, who recently lost their lives in a case of the negligent driving near Sukhna Lake, paid homage the departed souls near the lake here this evening.
with the parents of Sukhwinder and Harpreet
at Sukhna Lake on WednesResidents of Chandigarh and Mohali along day. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
UT to restrict entry of vehicles from outside on busy roads
Chandigarh, August 25
To ease out traffic congestion on city roads, the UT Administration may soon restrict entry of outside vehicles on busy roads of the city. For this, alternative routes may be earmarked. Officials in the UT Administration have been asked to study the feasibility of this restriction on entry of vehicles.
Acquitted twice, cop still faces inquires
Gets respite from CAT
Chandigarh, August 25
Inspector Kuldeep Singh has spent 12 years of his life in proving himself innocent of corruption charges levelled against him in 1998.
Autos, taxis to display STA complaint number
Chandigarh, August 25
Following complaints of overcharging and misbehaviour by auto-rickshaw drivers in city, the State Transport Authority
(STA) has issued directions to all the auto and taxi operators to display the complaint no (0172-2700159) of the STA.
Clubs, discos no to do business till late night
Chandigarh, August 25
The District Magistrate, UT, Chandigarh, Brijendra Singh, has prohibited commercial operations in the business of restaurants, discos, clubs and vendors sitting by the road sides and in public places operating till late in the night.
Encroachments on Zirakpur-Patiala Highway
Shopkeepers allege unfair demarcation
 Zirakpur, August 25
As many as 200 shopkeepers, having their shops on the Zirakpur-Patiala Highway, are confused over the demarcation done by the Zirakpur Municipal Council.
They alleged that the process of demarcation was not carried out properly. Shopkeepers claimed that they had constructed their shops before 1995. They also claimed having all the documents related to their shops and a few of them had already submitted them to the officials concerned.
A shopkeeper shows the demarcation sign marked by the MC in his shop on the Zirakput-Patiala highway.
Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
One suspected dengue case in Mohali
Mohali, August 25
One person suspected to be suffering from dengue fever was admitted to Fortis Hospital here
yesterday .
CM’s meeting with municipal councillors
Clueless, officials await intimation
Mohali, August 25
Seriousness on the part of the government regarding the development work at Mohali can be gauged from the fact that despite reports of a meeting between the Punjab Chief Minister and municipal councillors, no official information has been given to elected representatives.
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Gas being transferred to a tanker after one of them overturned on the
Chandigarh-Ambala highway on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
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BEd Fee
Ex-deputy speaker seeks CM’s help
Mohali, August 25
Bir Devinder Singh, former deputy speaker, Punjab, has written to the Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal seeking an immediate intervention to rationalise the exorbitant fee structure of the self-financed education (BEd) colleges in Punjab.
Separatists should be dealt with sternly: BJP
Chandigarh, August 25
“Autonomy for Kashmir is like taking the first step to isolate the state from the country,” remarked BJP’s national general secretary Jagat Prakash Nadda here.
ISKCON celebrates Janamashtami
Chandigarh, August 25
As a part of Sri Krishna Janamashtami celebration, a nagar sankirtan procession was taken out by International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). A large number of ISKCON devotees participated in the procession.
Sale of correction fluid banned
Chandigarh, August 25
District Magistrate, Chandigarh, Brijendra Singh has prohibited the sale of correction fluid to the minors for a period of 60 days starting from August 26 to 24.
Drug, cheating cases against foreigners on the rise
Chandigarh, August 25
The incidence of foreign nationals involved in contraband narcotics seizure and cheating cases filed in the city has been increasing over the years. Tuesday’s arrest of two Australians on charges of masterminding a kidnapping has added a new dimension to the trend. During the past few years foreign nationals were usually booked for possessing prohibited narcotic drugs, cheating or for not possessing a valid visa.
A monkey distracts a rickshaw-puller; and (right) primates have a field day loitering around the back lanes at Sector 7 in Chandigarh.
Tribune photos: Manoj Mahajan
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PU to organise annual conferences in Dec
Chandigarh, August 25
In a meeting of teaching departments, deans, directors and administrative officials at the Senate Hall in Panjab University campus, Vice-Chancellor RC Sobti said PU would organise two important events in December, the annual conference of Indian Chemical Society and annual conference of Indian Economic Association.
Pay Scale Arrears
Teachers submit memo to education secy
Chandigarh, August 25
A delegation of the DAV College Teachers' Union met the UT education secretary Ram Niwas here demanding the arrears of the new pay scale applicable from January 1, 2006, for teaching staff of aided colleges.
PUSU protests against delay in allotment of hostel
Chandigarh, August 25
Panjab University Student Union (PUSU) under the leadership of its president Udey Singh Wirring protested against delay in the release of second list of hostel allotment by PU authorities.
PUSU supporters protest outside the Panjab University Vice-Chancellor’s office
on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
PSU to hold rally tomorrow
Bassi Pathana, August, 25
The Punjab Student's Union in a meeting held here today has decided to boycott classes and to organise a protest rally on August 27 all over the state in support of the demands of students.
450 saplings planted
Chandigarh, August 25
 MCM, Sector 36 Environment Committee in collaboration with NSS and NCC groups organised a tree plantation drive in which more than 450 saplings of medicinal herbs were planted in the Rishi Vatika of the college. Santosh Kumar, Chief Conservator of Forest (IFS), was the Chief Guest at the occasion. Bikram Rana State liaison Officer NSS was the guest of honour at the event. The event was applauded by the likes of Saurabh Kumar, Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests (IFS).
Students form a human chain to save environment at MCM DAV College in Sector 36, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
Surprise Visit by DPI
GSSS-38 principal found absent, asked to explain
Chandigarh, August 25
Following a surprise inspection, DPI (S) PK Sharma, today sought an explanation from Baljinder Singh, principal of Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS), 38 (W), for his reported “unexplained” absence during school hours.
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It seems that Akali leaders do not practise what they preach. Even as Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said that addiction to liquor and drugs had ruined the youth.
Ambala, August 25
Chandigarh, August 25
Chandigarh, August 25
