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Police alertness takes a beating
Poor patrol made it easy for car thieves: Complainant
Chandigarh, September 29
Surprises checks by the SSP, Naunihal Singh, to keep his force on alert have failed to yield the desired results. A lot remains to be done with regard to police response to the public even though police reaction to “mock” calls by the SSP recently was prompt.
Aerocity
418 land one-kanal plot in 2nd draw
Mohali, September 29
As many as 418 plots measuring one kanal (500 square yards) were allotted in the second round of the draw of lots for the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority’s Aerocity housing project held today, with another 42 applicants put on the waiting list. A total of 38,576 applications were received in the ‘general’ category for 460 plots.
Indian skipper MS Dhoni, batsman Rahul Dravid, spinner Harbhajan Singh and Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson practise ahead of the Test match at PCA Stadium, Mohali, on Wednesday. Tribune photos: S
Chandan, Vicky Gharu
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Taking e-Revolution to differently abled
Chandigarh, September 29
In India, a new website is launched every single minute, but a sizeable population of differently abled remains untouched by this technological revolution.
Shocking, as it may sound, but out of over 6,000 government websites across the country, only six or seven are of use for persons suffering from visual, hearing, mental and other disabilities. Out of the seven disabled-friendly government websites, two are: the National Portal of India and the website of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Empowerment.
Admn comes out in support of Josan
Chandigarh, September 29
Coming out in support of Sector 10 DAV College principal Balbir Chand Josan, the Chandigarh administration today said a person approaching the court could not be victimised for “ill-motivated” reasons.
Policy on recruitment, promotion deferred
Chandigarh, September 29
Are the authorities of the municipal corporation really serious of formulating a recruitment and promotion policy for their employees? After a great hue and cry by
councillors, the authorities tabled the agenda of service rules after six years, but a majority of councillors were not in favour of discussion and the house deferred it.
A heated discussion going on during a meeting of the municipal corporation in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo
Dept heads to be accountable for delays: MC Commissioner
Chandigarh, September 29
Municipal Corporation Commissioner Roshan Sunkaria today said responsibility of the department head would be fixed for any delay in the completion of development works allotted to private contractors with specific deadlines.
Students of The British School take out a rally ‘My Shera’ at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
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MC divided over waiving water dues
Chandigarh, September 29
Confusion prevailed in the general house meeting of the MC today on the issue of non-clearance of water tariff dues worth Rs 4 crore pending against the horticulture wing of the Chandigarh administration for 2002.
A majority of councillors objected to why no action was taken by the authorities to recover the amount from the administration.
10-ft sludge accumulates near Tikkar Tal
Tikkar Tal (Panchkula),
September 29
Even as the vehicular traffic on the Morni-Tikkar Tal road has been restored, landslides completely damaged about 300-meter stretch near this tourist spot as 8 to 10 feet of sludge has accumulated on the main road.
Delightful mix of satire, intrigue
Chandigarh, September 29
The Indian People Theatre Association (IPTA), Mumbai, presented a Hindi play “Aaall Izz Well With Shuturmurgh”, on the third day of the ongoing tourism week celebrations at the Tagore Theatre here today.
Artistes stage Aaall Izz Well With Shuturmurgh at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, on Wednesday.
Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Anti-encroachment drive
MC adopts pick-and-choose policy?
Zirakpur, September 29
It seems that the enforcement wing of the Zirakpur municipal council is in no mood to remove encroachments from Zirakpur, Baltana and other surrounding areas of the town.
As if fulfilling only a formality, the councils’ inspector merely removed the rehriwalas (street vendors) from the roads, but failed to remove the extension encroachments from outside the shops in the markets.
Ayodhya Verdict
Admn issues prohibitory orders
Chandigarh, September 29
Fearing an agitation by some anti-social elements ahead of the verdict in the case of Ram Mandir vs Babri Masjid to be pronounced by the High Court of Allahabad on September 30, the Chandigarh administration today issued prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the
CrPC.
Brawl at bus stand holds up flag march
Panchkula, September 29
Officials of the Panchkula police, while taking out a flag march in the city on the eve of the High Court verdict over Ram Janambhoomi controversy, had to face law and order problem on the way here today. The situation, however, had nothing to do with
Ayodhya.
Haryana police personnel take out a flag march ahead of Ayodhya verdict in Panchkula on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
Keep promises, pensioners urge Punjab govt
Mohali, September 29
The Punjab government pensioners held a protest here today against the failure of the government to implement the promises which were made by the SAD before coming to power in the state.
I-T survey on group of paper manufacturers
Chandigarh, September 29
Income tax (I-T) officials have initiated a survey on a group of paper manufacturers, Nachiketa Papers Limited, Nidhi Pipes, Haripur Paper Company, Haripur Kraft Company and Rainbow Laminates, under the supervision of Commissioner, Income Tax-I.
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Roads in Chandigarh are in a bad shape, but despite several pleas, the authorities are yet to re-carpet these. Commuters have to face inconvenience while driving on these roads. Tribune photos: S Chandan
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Laser fountain at Sector 17
Traders hail decision
Chandigarh, September 29
Traders of Sector 17 have hailed the decision of municipal corporation of Chandigarh (MCC) to install a laser fountain in Sector 17.
The traders said other under-developed areas such as Sector 17-A, B and parts of C and D were far behind as far as development was concerned.
Nutrition conference at PGI from today
Chandigarh, September 29
“Gone are the days when books and games kept children preoccupied. Today one can see them watching TV or binging on chocolates and junk food. A study done by the PGI on 1,500 children in the age group of 5 to 15 years reveals that about 15 per cent of them are obese,” stated Dr BR Thapa, head paediatric gastroenterolgy, PGI, ahead of the three-day National Conference of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Conference 2010 (PGHANCON-2010).
Bhavan Vidyalaya’s students first in quiz
Chandigarh, September 29
Chandigarh School Tourism Quiz organised by the department of tourism, UT administration, in collaboration with the University Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism (UIHMT) concluded today at Government Museum.
More than 28 teams from various city schools participated in the quiz, which was divided into two parts.
Peace Fest
Workshops mark Day 2
Chandigarh, September 29
The second day of International Youth Peace Festival started with an Indian immersion experience at local schools. Young delegates from over 15 countries got a taste of Indian classrooms at Saupins School, Dev Samaj College, Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 16, SGGS College and The
Gurukul, Panchkula.
Industrialists meet admn officials
Chandigarh, September 29
A delegation of Federation of Small Scale Industries held a meeting with senior officials of the Chandigarh administration. The delegation demanded that a meeting of the Single Window Committee be held every month. They said the Industrial Advisory Committee should also hold a meeting every three months.
NRI accuses cops of inaction
Chandigarh, September
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Chaandni Gautam, a UK-based NRI, today accused the Mohali police of not taking action on her complaint of cheating against the manager of a private bank.
Admission allowed
Chandigarh, September 29
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has accorded permission for admitting the fifth batch of students for 2010-11.
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After posting a 10 per cent jump in software exports in FY2009-10, the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Mohali, established in 1998, is all set to be housed in a new state-of-art complex spread over an area of 100,000 square feet. Construction is expected to be completed in two to three years’ time at an estimated cost of Rs 40 crore.
