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CBSE boost to sports in schools
Relaxes attendance norms for players
Chandigarh, November 29
Celebrating India’s ongoing success in various international sports events, the Central Board Of Secondary Education (CBSE) has relaxed the attendance requirements for budding sportspersons in Class XII to promote sports in schools.
 Panchkula realtor’s murder case
Vital clues found: Police
Mohali, November 29
In the mysterious murder of 25-year-old Panchkula-based property dealer, Suresh Kumar, whose charred body was found on the rear seat of burnt Suzuki Swift car near Siswan village on the Mullanpur-Baddi highway on Friday night, the police has got some vital clues that could soon solve the case.
Finally, 69 security gates to be put up in Mohali
Mohali, November 29
The municipal council has decided to install as many as 69 security gates in various areas of the town after it approves a sample gate in Sector 70 in a day or two. All the 39 gates put up about a year ago will now be replaced with new ones.
Affected doc challenges criteria for appointment
CAT issues notice to PGI authorities
Chandigarh, November 29
An associate professor in PGI’s neonatology department has challenged the criteria for appointing a professor in her department before the Central Administrative Tribunal here alleging that the required essential qualifications has been downgraded even when there is no dearth of
candidates with higher qualifications.
Streetlights non-functional in southern sectors
Chandigarh, November 29
These days, southern sectors of the city are engulfed in total darkness due to non-functioning of streetlights. Interestingly area councillor Manjit Singh Chauhan in a number of house meetings had raised the issue but the authorities said that no one had ever complained about the problem in the area.
A road in a dilapidated condition; and (right) streetlight poles without bulbs in Sector 55, Chandigarh, near the Mohali barrier.
Tribune photos: Vicky Gharu
Work on Pinjore-Parwanoo Bypass
Landslides push process behind schedule
Chandigarh, November 29
Heavy landslides have pushed the process of setting up the Pinjore-Parwanoo bypass behind schedule.
Delay in handing over a chunk of land, too, has contributed to the slowdown, the Punjab and Haryana High Court heard today.
Bahuguna expresses concern over deteriorating condition of trees
Chandigarh, November 29
Padma Vibhushana Sunder Lal Bahuguna today visited the city to see the deteriorating condition of trees and expressed concern at the appalling carelessness of the UT administration in addressing
an important issue of environmental concern. Bahuguna visited the city on a
special invitation from an NGO, Yuvsatta.
Environmentalist Sunder Lal Bahuguna with his wife Vimla Bahuguna, leaning on his shoulder, narrate a tale of green trees to students for
better living at Sector 46 in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
CHB’s Special Housing Scheme
Unlucky UT employees refuse to accept refund amount
Chandigarh, November 29
Hundreds of employees belonging of the UT Administration who could not get lucky in the draw of lots for the Chandigarh Housing Board’s special housing scheme today refused to accept the refund and instead demanded a house.
Employees of UT administration queue up outside the CHB office on Monday.
Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Man arrested for possessing snake
Chandigarh, November 29
The Chandigarh Police arrested a person for possessing a snake today. The accused Gian Chand, a resident of Karbala Bedi village, Uttar Pradesh, was nabbed from Motor Market, Mani Majra, here on the complaint of Rajinder Singh, Forest Guard, World Life Squad Office of Deputy Conservator of Forest, Chandigarh.
Gallantry Award Category
War widow claims denial of plot
Mohali, November 29
The widow of a war hero today alleged that she had been denied a plot against the Gallantry Award category in the
Aerocity. Amarjit Kaur, widow of Lt Col Daljit Singh, resident of
Barnala, said despite being successful in the draw of lots for 500 sq yard she was denied the benefit.
Villages around Mohali to have better facilities
Mohali, November 29
Villages in and around Mohali are in for a face change with the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority
(GMADA) releasing funds for up gradation of basic amenities in over dozen villages.
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Ignoring their safety, youngsters drive two-wheelers without wearing helmets at different places in Panchkula on Monday. Tribune photos: Nitin Mittal
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‘Law, order going haywire in city’
Chandigarh, November 29
Jai Ram Joshi, a former president of the local unit of the BJP has expressed his concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the city. In a press note issued here today he said that the incidents of snatching, robberies, thefts, murders had become order of the day in the city and its surrounding areas.
RLA clears backlog of files
Chandigarh, November 29
In accordance with the UT administration’s directives the Registering & Licensing Authority has cleared the backlog of nearly 5,000 cases in all its offices. This follows a report recently carried by the Chandigarh Tribune highlighting the harassment faced by the public due to pending files.
Special phone numbers for city hospitality body
Chandigarh, November 29
The Chandigarh Police has circulated special numbers 0172-2745609 and 9465121000 to all members of the Chandigarh Hospitality Association for a phone call in case of an emergency.
6,500 kids examined for dental care
Mohali, November 29
As many as 6,500 schoolchildren were examined for dental care during the dental fortnight organised at the Civil Hospital here, even free dentures were given to the needy.
Jet Airways slashes fare for armed forces
Chandigarh, November 29
Jet Airways has announced a 50 per cent discount on fares for the Indian armed forces and paramilitary personnel with immediate effect. A press note issued here today said that the discount would also be available for retired defence and paramilitary personnel, and their families.
80-year-old struggles for his land
Zirakpur, November 29
An 80-year-old man is struggling for his land. Acting on his complaint, the Zirakpur police arrested two persons after registering a case in February. However, he is yet to get his land back.
CCE
Scheme
CBSE to use software solution to collect data
Chandigarh, November 29
In a bid to standardise its Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) scheme introduced last year, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) would now use a special software solution to collect and analyse all data related to it.
 FROM SCHOOLS
Dental camp
CHANDIGARH: Over 2,600 students of KB DAV, Sector 7, and 300 underprivilged students from Bapu Dham adopted under “Saral Ahsaas” programme were examined during a free dental check-up camp on school premises here today.
Tiny tots of Small Wonders School participate in a fancy dress competition at Mohali. A Tribune photograph
Students awarded
degrees
Mohali, November 29
The second convocation of PTU’s Gian Jyoti School of TQM and Entrepreneurship was held here recently. Around 260 BTech students were conferred degrees, while 196 received diplomas.
Date extended
Chandigarh, November 29
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, in its latest notification has extended the last date for submission of forms and fee for the candidates appearing under compartment, improvement and additional subject categories for March 2010 examinations to December 15.
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Chandigarh, November 29
Abhijit Chadha is back with a silver medal. The 19-year-old city golfer was part of the India quartet that won the team silver medal at the Guangzhao Asian Games in China.
Abhijit was among the three best scorers on the second and third day of the golf squad. In the team event, the three best scores were counted on each of the four days to determine the winning team.
KABIR TROPHY