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A rickshaw-puller and boys silhouetted against the cloudy sky in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal |
Pregnant woman dies at PGI, family alleges negligence
Chandigarh, September 5
In a string of deaths allegedly caused by negligence at city hospitals, a 22-year-old pregnant woman died at PGI today. Her agitated relatives, who created a ruckus in the hospital’s labour room, claimed the woman, identified as Manpreet Kaur, was not given medical treatment in time.
1 suspected dengue death in city
Chandigarh, September 5
A 22-year-old resident from a slum area of the city died of suspected dengue fever here today.
The deceased, identified as Sanjay Kumar Rao, from Colony No 4, was admitted to the
PGI last evening. His relatives said Rao died in the morning and doctors told them that he had symptoms of dengue fever.
Overwhelming response to small plots
Mohali, September 5
Small and mid-sized plots offered in the Aerocity project of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority
(GMADA) have caught the fancy of a large number of applicants.
Open House
Parents, too, responsible for underage driving
As the Chandigarh traffic police continue a special drive against underage drivers, from the past few weeks, newspapers and news channels continue to flash pictures of traffic violators, who continue to flout the traffic rules with impunity.
A schoolboy flouts road safety norms by not wearing helmet in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
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PU to remain closed today
Chandigarh, September 5
Panjab University registrar on
Sunday notified that there would be no teaching work in the
departments, institutes and PU centres on September 6. Non-teaching
departments, administrative offices, committees, examinations or
examination-related work will continue to function as per schedule.
— TNS
A damaged traffic light pole lying on the housing board traffic lights point
in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal |
Most road mishaps go unreported
Chandigarh, September 5
With a majority of road accidents going unreported or ending in a compromise, the police fails to get a true picture of the cause behind mishaps and the accident-prone areas in the city.
GMCH faculty uncertain over career advancement scheme
To meet UT Health Secretary today
Chandigarh, September 5
The uncertainty over the future of the career advancement scheme (re-designation scheme), anomalies in the recruitment rules (RR) and a recent circular issued by authorities regarding the gradation of seniority has left the faculty of Government Medical College and Hospital
(GMCH) in tizzy.
Pensioners still await 43-month arrears
Chandigarh, September 5
Notorious for giving a raw deal to its employees and pensioners, the Punjab government is at it again.
This time, it has raised the hackles of thousands of pensioners who are on a
warpath demanding 43 months arrears, besides seeking fulfilment of other demands.
2 more dengue cases reported
Panchkula, September 5
The persistent denial by the health authorities about the outbreak of dengue in the city on technical grounds notwithstanding, two new dengue cases have been reported in the city here today.
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Anything for adventure |
A finalist take part in the National Lead Climbing Competition at MCM College in Chandigarh on Sunday.
Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari |
Parking lots in bad shape
Mohali, September 5
Parking lots in almost all markets of the town are in a state of neglect causing great inconvenience to shoppers
frequenting these areas. Most of the parking areas have ample potholes or other damaged
portions and require re-carpeting.
Reporters' Diary
Unwanted greenery
Officials of the UT administration never shirk from making tall claims about their efforts to increase the green cover in the city and preserve the existing one. Contrary to this, some residents of the city are not in favour of green cover around them.
Hoax call keeps cops on toes
Mohali, September 5
The police remained on its toes for over three hours when an anonymous caller called up the Police Control Room (PCR) stating that he had planted bombs in Balongi to protest against his brother being implicated in a false case by the Chandigarh police.
Industrial tenants seek rehabilitation
Chandigarh, September 5
The Chandigarh Industrial Area Tenants Association has reiterated its demand for the rehabilitation of the industrial tenants in the proposed
Phase III of the Industrial Area here.
Onam celebrated with traditional fervour
Chandigarh, September 5
The Chandigarh Malayalee Association celebrated Onam with traditional fervour in Sector 40 here today.
The 10-day festival coincides with the beginning of harvest season of
Kerala.
SOPU to form ‘action team’
Chandigarh, September 5
The Student Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU) is all set to form an “action team”, which would work parallel to the Panjab University student council this year.
As the PU authorities prepare to host the oath ceremony of the newly elected student council office-bearers, SOPU is planning to host a press conference immediately after the oath ceremony,
which is likely to take place on Tuesday.
Vice-Chancellors’ Meet
De-politicise appointments to protect varsity autonomy: Dua
Chandigarh, September 5
“He who dares to teach must never cease to learn”, should be the guiding principle for all those connected with education, said IGNOU vice-chancellor Vijay Kapoor at the North Zone Vice-Chancellors’ Conference currently underway at Panjab University, Chandigarh. |
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| Prof RC Sobti, VC, Panjab University, along with other VCs cutting the cake to celebrate the Teachers Day during the North Zone Vice-Chancellors’ Conference at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Sunday.
Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari |
Teacher’s Day
Build PU as institute of excellence: VC
Chandigarh, September 5
The Panjab University Teachers’ Association
(PUTA) celebrated the Teacher’s Day by organising a welcome as well as a farewell function here today. Panjab University Vice-Chancellor RC Sobti was the chief guest and MM
Puri, former Vice-Chancellor and professor emeritus, was the guest of
honour.
State award given to 35 teachers
Chandigarh, September 5
The UT education department today held a function to celebrate Teacher’s
Day at Tagore Theatre here today. A large number of principals, headmasters, wards of award winners, along with teachers and faculty members of various government schools of Chandigarh participated in the
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| UT schoolteachers after receiving state awards on the Teacher’s Day at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Sunday. A Tribune photograph |
Day out for St John’s teachers
Chandigarh, September 5
St John’s Old Boys Association (SJOBA) and school students today took their schoolteachers for an outing on the Teacher’s Day.
SJOBA members had extensively planned activities that gave the teachers an opportunity to relax and enjoy from their routine.
Mgmt aspirants take test
Chandigarh, September 5
The management aptitude test (MAT), an entrance test to management colleges in the country, was conducted at Lala Lajpat Rai Bhawan, Sector 15, here today.
The test is conducted four times in a year, i.e. February, May, September and December.
Moot Court contests conclude
Chandigarh, September 5
The final round of the ongoing Surana and Surana National Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition (North rounds) concluded at the Moot Court Hall of the University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Panjab University, here today.
Creative design course for poor girls
Panchkula, September 5
In order to make poor and the needy girls self-sufficient a new sewing creative design course has been started by Sundar Lal Ram Parshad Khosla Charitable Trust at its Lila Vati Sewing Coaching Centre at Fatehpur here today.
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