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Youth commits suicide after ragging
Machhiwara, September 16
A resident of Fatehgarh Jattan village in Machhiwara today reportedly committed suicide by jumping from a tower of a mobile company after being ragged in a college of Mandi Gobindgarh.
Petrol stations to remain closed from Sept 20
Chandigarh, September 16
All petrol stations in the tricity will remain closed indefinitely from September 20. According to a press note, this is on account of the “no purchase, no sale” call given by the Federation of All India Petroleum Traders (FAIPT). The demands of the petroleum retail industry include increased commission and demonstration of quality and quantity checks.
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She tried to poison dad earlier: Boy
 Chandigarh, September 16
“We’ve lost all hope. We don’t have any food nor a roof to cover our heads”, bewailed Mukesh, the 12-year-old son of Govind Singh Rana, who was murdered in Badheri village yesterday. His mother, Maheshwari, 30, was arrested on charges of killing her husband at their rented accommodation.
(Left) Mukesh, son of the victim; (Right)
Mukesh’s siblings Rakesh and Anita
Sarangpur’s dreams of prosperity dashed
Chandigarh, September 16
The sleepy village of Sarangpur on the Chandigarh-Punjab border, which hogged limelight in the backdrop of setting up of mega projects a couple of years back, seems to have fallen on bad days.
The site that was selected for the Film City at
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CITCO employees to get bonus
Chandigarh, September 16
The board of directors of the Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) today approved the bonus for its eligible employees.
Students create ruckus at Tagore Theatre
Damage property; were told to wind up party at 9 pm
Chandigarh, September 16
The annual day celebrations of a Banur-based college, Gurukul
Vidyapeeth, turned sour late this evening when some students allegedly damaged the property of Tagore Theatre after heated arguments with the theatre management.
LPG autos given to 57 beneficiaries
Chandigarh, September 16
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation Commissioner Roshan Sunkaria today handed over LPG auto-rickshaws to 57 BPL beneficiaries at the Sukhna lake parking lot.
One of the beneficiaries with his family after getting an LPG auto-rickshaw in
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Haryana to clear structures for judges’ houses
Chandigarh, September 16
Just about a week after the Punjab and Haryana High Court paved way for the construction of judges’ houses in Sector 19 by directing the authorities concerned in the state of Haryana to remove the structures, the orders have been complied with.
Pvt bus operators take commuters for a ride
Mohali, September 16
Private bus operators are taking Chandigarh-bound passengers for ride by allegedly giving wrong information about the route and destination of buses. Despite given route permits only for plying buses between different destinations within Punjab, the operators allow
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| Chandigarh-bound passengers alight from a private bus before boarding maxi cabs at Mohali bus stand on Thursday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu |
Free treatment to BPL families
Civil Surgeon suggests meeting for discussion
Mohali, September 16
The Mohali Civil Surgeon has suggested that a high-level meeting should be called to discuss the issue related to free treatment for patients from BPL families in multi-speciality hospitals here so that decisions taken nearly three years ago could be implemented.
Bahl’s claim delays UT Cong chief’s election
Chandigarh, September 16
The Chandigarh Territorial Congress Committee (CTCC) will have to wait for its new president for some more time, as the announcement is not being made on September 17-the scheduled date.
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Girls make a human chain on the occasion of World Ozone Day at GCG-11,
Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
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Stink from dumping ground annoys residents
Chandigarh, September 16
The unpleasant odour from the dumping ground at Dadu Majra here has been causing great resentment among people living in the area and surrounding
sectors.
Revision of freight sought
Industry’s SOS on concrete pump, transit mixture
Chandigarh, September 16
Seeking the revision of freight to save the concrete pump and transit mixture industry, the North India Concrete Pump and Transit Mixture Owners Association held its first meeting here on Sunday.
IT survey at firm’s offices nets
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10.85 cr
Chandigarh, September 16
The income tax surveys conducted yesterday at the offices of the city based Healthyway Immigration group yielded over Rs 10.85 crore for the department through voluntary surrender of undisclosed income. The surrender is being touted as the “biggest” in the current fiscal.
BSNL waives installation fee
Chandigarh, September 16
As a promotional offer, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has waived installation charges on all new broadband connections up to November 15. Besides, customers will be offered unlimited free download for 15 days irrespective of the plans. The scheme for free download will get terminated after 15 days and connections will be reverted to the registered plan and charges will be levied according to the plans opted for.
Dr RS Bedi who has been elected as president of the Chandigarh Nursing Home and Private Hospital Association.
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Walk for fun
Chandigarh, September 16
The Chandigarh Police in association with the Chandigarh Senior Citizens’ Association will organise a ‘Walk for Fun’ at the Sukhna Lake on September 21.
PGI professor honoured
Chandigarh, September 16
Dr Chetana Vaishnavi, Additional Professor, Department of
Gastroenterology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, became a Fellow of the International Medical Science Academy for her significant contribution to medical science. She was conferred with the honour by Prof K.
Jagdeesan, president of the society, during the 30th Annual conference of IMSA at the Royal Society of Medicine, London, on September 10.
International Week of the Deaf 2010
Painting contests tomorrow
Chandigarh, September 16
The Deaf Way Foundation is to organise All-Haryana Painting and Quiz Competitions for the Deaf” marking the 53rd International Week of the Deaf 2010, on Saturday.
‘Baba Bantu’ rips open caste prejudices
Chandiagrh, September 16
On the 81st birth anniversary of theatre stalwart Gursharan Singh, the audience witnessed action-laced with jubilation and joys outside Randhawa auditorium, venue for the play. As usual, scores of artists and art lovers escorted the living legend to the stage for a cake-cutting ceremony and distribution of
ladoos.
Artistes of the Rangkarmi Manch stage a play “Baba Bantu” at Punjab Kala Bhawan, Chandigarh, on Thursday.
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Driving school vehicles impounded
Chandigarh, September 16
To check the unauthorised operation of driving schools in the city, a drive was carried out. Fourteen vehicles of driving schools were impounded and challaned for various offences.
PO lands in police net
Chandigarh, September 16
A brawl with his brother over a trivial issue landed a proclaimed offender (PO), wanted in a double murder case, in police net on yesterday.
Park unsafe for senior citizens
WE are four senior citizens who go for a stroll to the Green Park situated adjacent to Sanatan Dharam Temple, in Sector 42, every day.
Seniority ‘Ignored’
UGC asks PEC to reply to objections
Chandigarh, September 16
Reacting to the objections voiced by the Punjab Engineering College Employees Union on Punjab Engineering College Director Manoj Dutta’s act of entrusting his work charge to a junior professor during his absence, the UGC has asked PEC authorities to react to the objections raised by the union within the next 15 days.
PU Senate Byelections
Mahajan withdraws name
Chandigarh, September 16
In a major twist to the upcoming PU Senate byelections, Professor VK Mahajan has withdrawn his name leaving the battle to both former PUTA presidents.
Awareness rally by students
Chandigarh, September 16
Students of Maharishi Dayanand Public School, Daria, Chandigarh, in collaboration with the department of environment, Chandigarh administration, organised an awareness rally to mark the International Ozone Day.
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