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DEVOTION DECORATED |
An artist gives final touches to idols of Krishna on the eve of Janmashtami at Kali Bari temple, near Air Force station, in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: S Chandan |
ATM Fraud
Forgery case filed on SBI complaint
Chandigarh, August 31
The police today registered a case of forgery and cheating against unidentified people after State Bank of India lodged a complaint regarding fraudulent cash withdrawals through ATM cards that the bank suspects were cloned.
No uniformity in CITCO policy
Suits for GMs, nothing for junior
staff
Chandigarh, August 31
Strange are the ways of the Chandigarh Tourism and Industrial Development Corporation
(CITCO), the hospitality wing of the UT Administration. While the junior staff of
CITCO-run hotels are forced to wear worn-out uniforms since there is no provision for uniforms for the past two years, the general managers at the corporate office are soon going to get incentives for uniforms.
Tension grips UIET
Supporters give ‘cold stares’ to
one another
Chandigarh, August 31
Tension continued to prevail at University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET) during the first half of the day, even as two major alliances, PUSU-INSO and SOPU-ABVP, campaigned fervently at the south campus.
 SOPU, ABVP enter alliance
Chandigarh, August 31
With the Student Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU) entering into an alliance with the Akhil Bhartiya Vidhyarthi Parishad (ABVP) at 2 am today, the midnight alliance syndrome appears to have become common at PU campus this election.Both major alliances for the forthcoming student election on PU campus were formed during the post-midnight hours at the respective help desks of the parties.
SOI releases manifesto
 Chandigarh, August 31
The Students Organisation of India (SOI) today announced its panel and assured students of regular checks on food in hostel mess and canteen as a part of their election manifesto.
‘Open house integral part of PU poll’
Chandigarh, August 31
On the confusion prevailing in Panjab University on whether or not it would host an open house this year, former council presidents and student leaders of Panjab University are of the opinion that the ritual must continue. PU officials, however, are yet to decide the fate of the open house. The formal announcement regarding the open house would be done tomorrow, says returning officer.
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Campaign din gets better |
Supporters of SOPU-ABVP (left), SOI (above) and PUSU campaign on the PU campus, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. Tribune photos: Vicky Gharu and Pradeep Tewari |
Candidates’ lists out, not on voters’ fingertips
Chandigarh, August 31
It’s just three days to go for the D-day but college students are still not aware of the names of all presidential candidates.With final nominations being declared in various colleges today, the student
organisations, who have been campaigning for almost a week now have got their faces or official “rubber stamps”.
Hostellers central in college election
Chandigarh, August 31
While every year the university campus has a fresh set of issues underlining the battle of student organisations, the colleges are yet to move forward from the usual hostel politics.
Not murder, says CBI
Closure report submitted in court
Chandigarh, August 31
Giving a clean chit to four police personnel, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today submitted the closure report in the case of murder of head constable Manmohan Singh, stating that no offence of murder had been made out.
Doctor acquitted of graft charge
Panchkula, August 31
Dr Prabhat Sood, a psychiatrist at General Hospital, Sector 6, who was caught by the Haryana Vigilance Bureau (VB) for allegedly accepting bribe from his patients, has been acquitted of all charges.
500 persons turn up for health camp
Chandigarh, August 31
The Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society organised a health check-up camp at the rural polyclinic in Attawa here today, in which at least 500 persons, including women and children, turned up for availing themselves of STD/RTI, HIV/AIDS, paediatric and ENT-related facilities.
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REPAIR WORK puts brakes on TRAFFIC |
Traffic jam on the road separating Sectors 35 and 36 due re-carpeting in Chandigarh on Tuesday.Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan |
Hunger strike by insurance staff
Chandigarh, August 31
A large number of employees of four public-sector general insurance companies, National Insurance, Oriental Insurance, United India Insurance and New India Assurance, participated in a one-day hunger strike in response to a call given by the All-India Association of General Insurance Employees here today.
Man pays price for chivalry
Panchkula, August 31
The police does not distinguishes between right and wrong and believes in dealing everyone with a stern hand.Vikram, a resident of Sector 10, in his complaint submitted to the Superintendent of Police, Maneesh Chaudhary, today said he and his friend, while returning from Gymkhana Club after swimming, saw two youths beating up a girl near Sector 10 market.
24-hour essential dengue medicine facility is here
Measures to check spread of
water-borne diseases reviewed at meeting
Chandigarh, August 31
A meeting was called by municipal corporation (MC) Commissioner Roshan Sunkaria today to review various ongoing measures being taken to check the spread of water-borne diseases and dengue in Chandigarh.
Youth touches high-tension cable, dies
Chandigarh, August 31
Twentytwo-year-old Sunny of Sector 25 was electrocuted when he came in contact with a high-tension cable at his residence here this morning. He was found lying dead on the spot.
Tribune employees retire
Chandigarh, August 31
Parmod Malhotra, Assistant Manager, MIS Department, retired today after putting in 33 years of service. He joined The Tribune in July, 1977, and worked in various departments. At a farewell party organized by the staff, Vinay Verma, Additional General Manager and Mr Rajeshwar Chopra, AGM circulation, lauded his services.
Date for late admissions extended
Chandigarh, August 31
Panjab University Syndicate has extended the last date for late admissions to university and colleges (with permission of Vice-Chancellor) from August 31 to September 15 at a meeting held today.
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Chandigarh, August 31
