Artistes from Norway perform “The Mountain Bird” at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Tuesday.
Tribune photo: S Chandan
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‘Politicians or dacoits — who are worse?’
Mohali, December 7
“An inquiry should be conducted into the assets of politicians and dacoits to know who are the bigger dacoits among them”, said BK Pancham Singh, 80, a former Chambal valley dacoit who has rejoined mainstream society. Addressing reporters at Sukh Shanti Bhawan in Phase VII here today, he asserted he was not interested in joining politics and wanted to lead a “peaceful life”. “‘Rajniti mein bahut jhanjhat hote hain, aram ki zindagi nahin hai’ (life in politics is not a bed of roses)”, he observed.
Legal troubles for Kings XI intensify
 Chandigarh, December 7
More than four months after Preity Zinta got relief from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Nirmaljit Kaur asserted the stay on further proceedings in the “Kings’ XI” audit matter would not come in way of dispute resolution. As the case came up for hearing yesterday, the respondents sought time to file a reply. Taking note of the plea, Justice Kaur fixed March 18 as the date of hearing.
Cop hit by car
Chandigarh, December 7
In an incident of road rage, a Mohali-based sub-inspector of the Punjab Police, Harjinder Singh, was seriously injured when a Ford Fiesta car (CH01AA-0029) hit his car from the rear at the Sector 28 traffic lights here.
Three LPG agencies challaned
Chandigarh, December 7
The weights and measures department of the UT Administration today challaned three LPG agencies after some cylinders were found underweight. The agencies that were challaned are Punia Gas Agency, Sabharwal Gas Agency and Premier Gas Agency.
VAT, excise collections up
Chandigarh, December 7
Collections from value added tax (VAT) and excise for 2010-11 are up in the city if the collections until November 30 are any indicator. So far, the excise department has registered 28 per cent increase in excise collections from liquor compared to the collections in this quarter last year.
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All Set For The Show: People visit the garden at Sector 33 to have a look at preparations for the Chrysanthemum Show in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
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PGI says strike not justified
Chandigarh, December 7
Taking serious note of the strike call by its contract workers, the PGI authorities have claimed that the strike was unjustified. According to the official statement released by the PGI, the allegation of contract employees regarding the non-payment of salary for October and November was false.
HC moved over stir
Chandigarh, December 7
Taking note of the ailing health services at the PGI due to the stir by contractual employees, an advocate-cum-social activist today moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Nature at its best: The golden light of the sun making a beautiful painting effect in the evening
in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
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MC may impose entry tax on commercial vehicles
Chandigarh, December 7
The Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh (MCC) may impose an entry tax on commercial vehicles entering the city to partly finance the creation and maintenance of the road infrastructure.
HC’s date with blood donation today
Chandigarh, December 7
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar and Bench will donate more than their precious time for public good on Wednesday morning. The lawyers and judges will, in fact, donate blood in larger public interest during a camp organised by the High Court Blood Contributors Club.
Cold wave grips Punjab, Haryana
Chandigarh, December 7
The winter chill is finally setting in the region. As cold air currents crisscrossed the northern states of Haryana and Punjab today, Hissar recorded the lowest temperature in the plains with mercury dipping to 3.2°C.
Unidentified body found
Chandigarh, December 7
The body of an unidentified middle-aged man was found lying in the circus ground at Mani Majra here today.
The body was sent to Government Multi-Speciality Hospital, Sector 16, for post-mortem examination. The police said there was no injury mark on the body.
From Schools
Chandigarh:
Jawahar Navodaya Vidayalaya, Sector 25, has organised its alumni meet with great festivity on the campus. The function started with a welcome speech by the school vice principal. Alumni, present on the occasion, shared their experiences with the students goading them to choose their option for a career young in life. Former Deputy Commissioner NVS, Regional Office, ML Sharma, presided over the function. Principal PK Sharma gave the concluding remarks. A cultural function was also organised in honour of the alumni present on the occasion.
INSO protests against hike in food prices
Chandigarh, December 7
High drama prevailed at Panjab University today when the Indian National Student's Organisation
(INSO) at Student Centre protested against the recent hike in food prices on the Panjab University Campus.
The police takes control of the situation on the PU campus
in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
UGC-NET roll numbers dispatched
Chandigarh, December 7
Roll numbers of all eligible candidates for the forthcoming UGC-NET examination for the Junior Research Fellowship and eligibility for lectureship scheduled to be held on December 26, have been dispatched, a press note here said today.
PU second in international moot contest
Chandigarh, December 7
University Institute Of Legal Studies (U.I.L.S.), Panjab University, team comprising Navratan Singh (fifth year), Ravipal Singh Bains (fourth Year) and Navreet Kaur (second Year), became first runners up in the International Environment Moot Court Competition, held at Mumbai, by SNDT Women’s University Law School in association with Surana and Surana International Attorneys.
Fellowship for PU VC
Chandigarh, December 7
Professor RC Sobti, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, has been honoured with the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) fellowship with effect from January 1, 2011.
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Molestation Case