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Taxi driver kidnapped from Kajheri
Chandigarh, February 24
Four unidentified youths in a white Zen car allegedly kidnapped a 25-year-old taxi driver Mandeep Singh, a resident of Barnala district, from near Government High School from Kajheri near Sector 61 today.
Sparrows in a maze of brown and green on a road dividing Sectors 46 and 47 in Chandigarh on a
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IT dept raids builders’ premises, seizes Rs 23 cr
Chandigarh, February 24
The search and seizure operations conducted by the income tax department’s investigation wing on 18 premises of three major builders in the city and its periphery on February 18 has yielded rich dividends for the department with the groups making a voluntary surrender of concealed income to the tune of Rs 23 crore.
Health officials face heat for urging
docs to ‘bring in more patients’
Ropar, February 24
Health officials at the local Civil Hospital have put up a notice in the emergency wing notifying its doctors to bring in the maximum number of patients possible. Interestingly, the notice pasted on a wall of the building, stated the hospital had “failed to meet its target of the number of patients”.
Consumer panel upholds own verdict on PGI
Had directed institute, then neuro-surgery dept head to pay for negligence
Chandigarh, February 24
The UT Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has upheld its earlier decision directing the PGI and its then
neuro-surgery department’s head, Dr VK Khosla, to pay a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for carelessness, negligence and deficiency in service to the family of a patient, Indrawati Sharma, who had died after being operated upon in 1999.
Social sciences provide holistic understanding of society: Puri
Chandigarh, February 24
The third Chandigarh Social Science Congress (CSSC) began today at Panjab University. The vice-chancellor of PU, RC Sobti, talked about the changing nature of knowledge from the 12th century to today.
PU Job Fair
50 companies, 1,000 students registered so far
Chandigarh, February 24
With 50 companies and more than 1,000 participants registered so far, Panjab University is all set to host its annual job fair from March 4 to March 6 with students from all teaching departments coming together for one major recruitment drive on the campus.
Students of the University Institute of Engineering and Technology put up a help desk for Panjab University’s annual job fair in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Glaring mistakes pointed out in MC Budget
Cong councillors not present at F&CC meeting
Chandigarh, February 24
Going by the budget estimates prepared by the accounts department of Municipal Corporation (MC), an otherwise cash-rich MC is heading for a major revenue loss in the coming fiscal year.
Violations of building bylaws
Basement of Mehfil hotel sealed
Chandigarh, February 24
The UT Estate Office sealed the basement of one of the oldest hotels in the city, Mehfil, Sector 17, this morning for violations of building bylaws.The enforcement wing of the Estate Office reached the hotel premises in the morning and sealed the basement area, The English Garden, which was being used as dining hall and banquet.
The backdoor entry to Mehfil hotel being sealed by estate officemen at Sector 17 in Chandigarh on Thursday.A Tribune photograph
Building bylaws violations
Political intervention leaves GMADA toothless
Mohali, February 24
Even as nearly all house owners in a pocket of Phase XI here have indulged in major building rule violations, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) finds its hands tied in the matter of taking action due to alleged political intervention.
Custodians of law becoming violators?
Mohali, February 24
The custodians of law and order are turning into lawbreakers, if the incidents of alleged highhandedness by officials of the Mohali police are any indication.
GMADA promises Rs 127 cr to farmers
Mohali, February 24
The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) announced that it will give Rs 127 crore as compensation amount to farmers for acquiring 83 acres for the international airport road.
Starts dispatching letter of intent
Mohali, February 24
There is good news for the successful applicants in the draw of lots for plots in Aerocity. The estate office of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has started dispatching letter of intent (LoI) to the successful applicants.
MC proposes Rs 26.6 cr for Budget
Zirakpur, February 24
The Zirakpur Municipal Council has proposed a Budget of Rs 26.60 crore for the financial year 2011-12 in which Rs 25.50 crore will be spent on various development works. However, the civic body is also planning to launch its website and Rs 1.50 lakh would be spent on it. The website address will be decided after getting an approval from the higher authorities.
Shopkeepers seek HUDA chief’s transfer
Panchkula, February 24
A day after the Haryana Urban Development Authority’s anti-encroachment drive sparked violence in the Sector 7 market, the Vyapar
Mandal, Panchkula called for the transfer of HUDA administrator Rajender Kataria and threatened shopkeepers in the district would go on an indefinite strike if its demand was not met.
Anthology of 275 sonnets released
Chandigarh, February 24
Dr SS Bhatti’s “Song of the Soul”, an anthology of 275 sonnets, published by Rose Dog Publishers of the USA, was released by Dr Sharda
Kaushik, director, Regional Institute of English, at an impressive ceremony at their conference hall.
36 development projects get green signal
Chandigarh, February 24
Municipal Corporation Finance and Contract Committee approved 36 development agendas for various sectors at its first meeting held under the chairmanship of Mayor Ravinder Pal Singh here today.
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A providential escape |
The mangled remains of the SUV, in which DSP (Punjab Vigilance) Amandeep Singh and his gunman were travelling, met with an accident near Kumbra chowk on Thursday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu |
Sandeep Hans is DPI (S)
Chandigarh, February 24
The post of the DPI (S) has come back to the Punjab cadre after about five years with the posting of PCS officer Sandeep Hans as the new DPI (S) by the Chandigarh Administration today.
Book on paediatrics nutrition released
Chandigarh, February 24
Madhu Sharma, a senior dietician in the department of paediatrics, PGI, whose book “Therapeutic Paediatric Nutrition” was released here today said diet and diseases were closely related.
‘Shaping young minds’ at Tagore Theatre
Chandigarh, February 24
The Chandigarh Management Association (CMA) today organised an event “Shaping young minds” at the Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, in which students from the tricity participated.
Song, dance performances mark annual day
Chandigarh, February 24
Students of the DPS Play School, Kharar, regaled their parents, by presenting song and dance performances at the first annual day function “Expressions”.
SOPU demands 6-month training for UIET students
Chandigarh, February 24
The Student Organisation of Panjab University
(SOPU) staged a protest at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology
(UIET) to demand a six-month training for all branches of UIET and for removal of cap on marks in internal reappears.
From Schools &
Colleges
Thinking Day
CHANDIGARH
: Thinking Day was observed at GMSSS-33 here today with students participating in slogan-writing, essay-writing and poster-making contests. School principal Dr Surendra Singh unfurled the flag and gave away prizes to the winners.
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Hundreds of litigants who thronged the district courts in Sector 17 today suffered great inconvenience.
