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PGI governing body meeting
17 faculty members denied promotion
Chandigarh, April 22
Although it may sound strange, the PGI authorities think that at least 11 per cent of its faculty is not fit for promotion to the next level. In fact, the rejection of promotion to 17 faculty members out of a total of 155 at the governing body meeting in New Delhi yesterday has led to unrest among certain senior doctors.

Exam postponement SMSes do PU rounds
All messages fake: Varsity
Chandigarh, April 22
A series of SMSes, informing about the postponement of several exams or leaking of question papers, has upset both the Panjab University authorities and students.

Shatabdi engine de-couples from bogies
Kalka, April 22
A major tragedy was averted when the engine of the Kalka-Delhi Shatabdi Express de-coupled here today.



EARLIER STORIES

Woman bites traffic cop for stopping her car
Chandigarh, April 22
In an unsual incident a traffic head constable was bit on his left hand by a 33-year-old female motorist when he tried to stop her vehicle for talking on her cellphone while driving. The impulsive act cost the woman, identified as Shilpi of Sector 37, dear with the police slapping a case of causing obstruction in the duty of a government official (under sections 332 & 353 of the Indian Penal Code) against her.
Head constable Om Parkash shows the mark on his left hand, which was bitten by a woman traffic offender; (right) a female constable takes the offender for a medical check-up at a local hospital following the incident.
OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD: Head constable Om Parkash shows the mark on his left hand, which was bitten by a woman traffic offender; (right) a female constable takes the offender for a medical check-up at a local hospital following the incident. Tribune photos: Manoj Mahajan

FY11: IT dept unearths Rs 658 cr concealed income
Chandigarh, April 22
The investigative wing of the income tax department, northwest region, which includes the city, has detected a record Rs 658 crore in undisclosed (additional) income during the fiscal year just closed (2010-11).



COMMUNITY


For God’s sake
Devotees attend a Good Friday prayer at a Church in Sector 19, Chandigarh, on Friday.
Devotees attend a Good Friday prayer at a Church in Sector 19, Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Consumer Body’s take on Insured Stolen Vehicles
‘Untraced reports no reason for delaying payments’
Chandigarh, April 22
Next time when an insurance company harasses you by delaying payments of your claims on pretext of "untraced reports" not being submitted or forces you to complete the formalities of transferring the stolen vehicle in their name, don't forget to carry the copy of this news item to show them their duties.

Realtor told to refund Rs 5.18 lakh with interest
Mohali, April 22
Holding a Delhi-based realtor responsible for deficiency in service, the Mohali Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed JTPL Townships Private Limited to refund the booking amount of Rs 5,18,000 to a Panchkula-based complainant, Sneh Bhatia.

Construction of New OPD block at GMSH
Extended deadline of March 31 expires
Chandigarh, April 22
Even as Home-cum- Health secretary Ram Niwas kept on repeating his claims of completing the construction work of the New OPD block of Government Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector 16, by December 31 last, the hospital administration has returned Rs 4 crore meant for purchasing of equipment to be installed in the building as the new deadline fixed for completing the work expired once again on March 31.
The under-construction new OPD block at Government Multi Speciality Hospital, Sector 16, which was to be completed in July 2009.
The under-construction new OPD block at Government Multi Speciality Hospital, Sector 16, which was to be completed in July 2009. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Major fire erupts near Leisure Valley, none hurt
Chandigarh, April 22
A major fire broke out on Friday near the N-choe close to the Leisure Valley in Sector 10, burning a large swathe of the bamboo stretch there. When the intense fire reached the CITCO food joint, located about 300 metres away, employees called up the fire brigade. The fire began in the bamboo stretch at around 2:15 pm, later spreading to the food joint.



Ordeal by fire:
A view of the massive fire that spread in Leisure Valley, Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: S Chandan
A view of the massive fire that spread in Leisure Valley, Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Friday.

Poultry sellers to continue stir
Chandigarh, April 22 After one of the city-based meat associations called off strike yesterday, another group of the Chandigarh Meat Market Association today decided to continue the agitation.

High fliers

Students discuss their models during the 30th Annual International Space Development Conference organised by NASA, in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Kitchen expo kicks off
Chandigarh, April 22
The 11th edition of CII’s Expo Kitchen and Beyond-2011 started at Himachal Bhawan here today. The exhibition on “modern kitchen concepts” was inaugurated by Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry, a Padma Shri awardee, and a renowned theatre personality.

Nagla denies cheating allegations
Zirakpur, April 22
Denying the allegations of cheating and fraud, treetop protester Avtar Singh Nagla, today said he was being framed in an attempt to dilute his protest.

Shifting of apni mandi to Sec 20 opposed
Panchkula, April 22
Confusion prevailed over the shifting of apni mandi to the Sector 20 grain market, as farmers and vegetable vendors protested against the move of the Haryana Mandi Board.

Demolition drive at Dera Bassi
Mohali, April 22
The enforcement staff of regulatory wing of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) today carried out a demolition drive against illegal structures at Dera Bassi.



EDUCATION

St Xavier’s School
Students take out march to support principal
Chandigarh, April 22
Alumni and students of St Xavier’s School held a march today at the Sector 17 Plaza, expressing their support to principal Mervin West, who is facing allegations of pushing Janvi, a Class X student from the third floor.

Awareness rally to protect environment
Chandigarh, April 22
About 220 NCC cadets, including 170 cadets from the Chandigarh Naval NCC unit took part in the Earth Day’s celebrations today by organising an awareness rally from Sukhna Lake to their unit location in Sector 26.
NCC cadets take out an awareness rally, spreading the message of protection of environment, in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
NCC cadets take out an awareness rally, spreading the message of protection of environment, in Chandigarh on Friday.

RTE Case
Add all schools as defendants: Bhavan Vidyalaya
Panchkula, April 22
In a new twist to the RTE case, Bhavan Vidyalaya School moved an application in the court of Renu Rana, Civil Judge, District Court, seeking to add all schools of the town as defendants.


 
NEIGHBOURHOOD

Miscreants set house on fire, decamp with valuables
Patiala, April 22
Unknown miscreants decamped with cash and valuables worth lakhs of rupees and later set the house on fire at Sewak Colony.

Harassment
Commission agents threaten to boycott FCI
Bassi Pathana, April 22
Commission agents here have alleged that the procurement staff of the FCI is harassing commission agents while procuring wheat on one or the other pretext and their speed of procurement is slow as compare to other state procurement agencies.

PKR Jain college lifts overall trophy
Ambala, April 22
Pupil teachers of the PKR Jain College of Education, Ambala City, have proved their mettle once again by sweeping maximum prizes, along with the overall trophy in the skill-in-teaching competition held at the Sardari Lal College of Education, Nahoni.

Classical music soiree enthrals audience
Patiala, April 22
Acclaimed flute maestro Ravinder Singh of Kirana gharana enthralled audience in the sixth edition of the classical music soiree “Sunaad” held on Punjabi University campus here yesterday.

Two held for smuggling liquor
1,062 boxes seized from truck
Ambala, April 22
The Ambala police today arrested two persons for allegedly smuggling liquor in a truck from Chandigarh to Gujarat, here.



COURTS

14 yrs behind bars for lack of legal aid
HC acquits BSF constable convicted of killing colleague
Chandigarh, April 22
Convicted of gunning down a colleague, a BSF constable, Karnail Chand, remained behind bars for 14 long years merely due to the “lack of legal aid”.



CRIME

Couple booked for cheating
Mohali, April 22
The police today booked a Gujarat-based couple for duping a Mohali resident of Rs 20 lakh on the pretext of sending his niece abroad.

Man found dead at his residence
Chandigarh, April 22
Twenty-eight-year old Sumit, a resident of Ram Darbar, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence here, today.



SPORTS

Satluj Cricket Academy corner glory
Panchkula, April 22
Satluj Cricket Academy, Panchkula, beat DAV Cricket Academy, Sector 8, by 56 runs during the Satluj (U-19) Hot Weather Cricket Tournament being held on the Satluj School premises .

Tennis coach gets Pak visa
Chandigarh, April 22
Chandigarh-based tennis coach Birbal Wadhera is all set for his “special assignment” of training top tennis players across the neighbouring country after getting visa from the Pakistan government.

                                                                              
Birbal Wadhera
Birbal Wadhera

Tennis
Sanya beat Nandini
Chandigarh, April 22
Tennis tournament for girls in U-12 and U-16 categories commenced at Banyan Tree Tennis Academy , Sector 48-B, on Friday.

 



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