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Ropar lad secures 6th place
Ropar, May 25
Kunal Chawla, a resident of Thermal Colony, has made the city proud by securing the sixth position in the IIT-JEE examination.
A student of Netaji Model School, Kunal is at present undergoing a 10-day theory and practical training at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education in
Mumbai.
Kunal Chawla
34-yr-old woman murdered in Mohali
Mohali, May 25
The body of a 34-year-old married woman with her throat slit, probably with a sharp-edged weapon, was found lying in a pool of blood at her home in Phase XI on Wednesday morning. The deceased has been identified as of the deceased as Sonia alias
Sapna.
The victim Sonia
10 jail inmates hurt in clash
Ropar, May 25
As many as 10 jail inmates, under trial in different criminal cases, were injured in a clash that took place on the jail premises here this evening.
Go Airways passengers stranded for over 2 hrs
Chandigarh, May 25
Nearly 170 passengers on the Chandigarh-Mumbai Go Airways flight (G-8142) were left high and dry at the airport this evening after the Air Traffic Control (ATC) disallowed the flight coming from Delhi to land after its “operational hours” at 8 pm.
Stuck Passengers bound for Mumbai stranded at the Chandigarh Airport on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
BTech passout held for rape bid
Chandigarh, May 25
The police today arrested a 22-year-old youth for an attempt to rape a two-year-old girl in Manimajra here today. The police arrested Rohit, who is a BTech passout, in this connection.
Tea vendor’s son does him proud
Chandigarh, May 25
Raja Ram Gupta has been selling tea in Sector 37 D for several years now but hardly anybody registered his existence. But today when he walked in the market his head was held high and even big shop owners came to congratulate him as his son Amit has cleared the IIT exam.
ACHIEVER Amit, a tea seller's son, who has made it to the IIT in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Will gift a car to dad soon, says Divya
Chandigarh, May 25
He grew up seeing his dad toiling night and day as a police constable who hardly had time to help him with his studies. But Divya Kant was fully aware of the sacrifices made by his parents to get him the best.
PRAYERS HEARD Divya Kant with his parents in a jubilant mood after making it to the IIT in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
His mother’s 12-year struggle did not go in vain
Chandigarh, May 25
He lost his father 12 years ago and mother was left to struggle in order to sustain her family of three.
Not well educated, she took to stitching clothes. Nitin would see her on her machine day and night and would promise to solve all her problems one day and today he has done it. Having made it to IIT Nitin Mukesh of Khuda Lahora has marked an end to all his woes.
Power cuts make it tough for residents
Panchkula, May 25
Power cuts, both scheduled and unscheduled, made life of residents of the town tough since Saturday morning, with most of the sectors witnessing long-duration power cuts.
Officials of the HVPN said the supply was interrupted as two mainline towers near the Azad Colony and the Ambedpur Colony had been damaged due to high-velocity winds that lashed the region some days ago.
HAND OF COMFORT Bimla Devi uses a hand-fan for her
grand-daughter at their residence in Sector 11, Panchkula, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
Service tax on two new services discussed
Chandigarh, May 25
An open house on the applicability of service tax on two new services introduced in the Union Budget-2011, including the short-term accommodation services and the restaurant services, which have been brought under service tax net with effect from May 1, was held in the Central Revenue Building here today.
Protest by JD activists
Activists of the Chandigarh Territorial Janata Dal (United) today held a protest at Mani Majra in front of the MC’s office against the indifferent attitude of the Chandigarh administration towards the problems of area residents. They also burnt an effigy of the Chandigarh administration. They demanded that the Food and Civil Supply office be shifted to Mani Majra in order to streamline the issuing of ration cards to residents of the area. Later, a delegation led by Surinder Bhardwaj, president of the party, submitted a memorandum to the MC Assistant Commissioner, who will hand it over to the Adviser to the UT Administrator. Their other demands included provision of basic amenities, along with regular water and electricity supplies, and opening of more ration depots in order to distribute wheat and atta under the PDS scheme among BPL families.
Level crossing on Kalka highway near Dhakoli closed
Zirakpur, May 25
Level crossing 121-A near Dhakoli, on the Zirakpur-Kalka highway, was closed to vehicular traffic past night as another section of a railway overbridge was thrown open.
looking from the top A view of the railway overbridge on the Panchkula-Zirakpur highway that was opened to traffic on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
Strong winds lash Mohali
 Mohali, May 25
A dust-storm lashed the town here this evening, throwing life out of gear. Some trees fell on the roads due to the strong winds, disrupting the smooth flow of traffic. One such occurrence was witnessed near the Chawla chowk at Phase VII. Power supply in many areas remained disrupted for nearly two hours, with frequent trippings later.
down and out A tree that was uprooted in a dust-storm on the road separating Phases 3B1 and 3B2 at Mohali on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
MC adopts pick-and-choose policy
Chandigarh, May 25
It seems the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has conflicting policy for road widening in the city. The classic example of this is the ongoing work in Sector 40 where the authorities have left varied margins on the roadside in same street during road widening.
A dug up road in Sector 40 creates inconvenience to residents
High alert sounded in city
Chandigarh, May 25
The Chandigarh Police has sounded high alert following a blast in Delhi this afternoon.
Dust storm, drizzle bring down temperature in city
Chandigarh, May 25
Dust storm followed by a drizzle in the evening today provided the much-needed respite to the tricity residents from the hot and sultry weather . And if the Met office is to be believed, residents can look forward to some more respite, as showers are expected on Thursday night as well.
sirocco A cyclist finds it hard to pedal during a dust storm in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: S Chandan
SDMs to check stocks at fair price shops, says Home Secy
Chandigarh, May 25
Home Secretary-cum-Secretary Food and Supplies and Consumer Affairs convened a meeting here today. According to the secretary’s directions, on receipt of a tank lorry of kerosene at the kerosene pump, stocks should be decanted in the presence of the SDM/Additional Deputy Commissioner/Inspector Food and Supplies and members of the Vigilance Committee.
What went wrong?
Chandigarh, May 25
With the city having performed so dismally in the IIT entrance examination, all students, teachers and tutors have been left wondering as to what went wrong.
Syndicate member in the dock
Chandigarh, May 25
In an interesting turn of events pertaining to the filling of administrative posts at Panjab University, Syndicate member AS
Bedi, who rocked the issue of appointments by seeking interference of the Chancellor, is himself in the dock.
Shivalik Public School gets relief
Chandigarh, May 25
In a major relief to Shivalik Public School, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today set aside the order dated January 6, 2010, withdrawing the institute’s affiliation.
Promoting healthy living
PANCHKULA: Students of junior wing of St Soldier’s School, Sector 16, presented their respective club activities before going for the summer break. Eco club children emphasised upon the need to keep environment clean to save earth. Children learnt to make and use paper bags. Students of the art club showed paper art techniques. Yoga club students displayed various exercises like ‘Pranayam’, ‘Vajrasana’, ‘Tarasana’, ‘Padmasana’ etc to promote their motto “Healthy living is good living”. Students of drama club showcased their acting skills in the form of play, skits and mono-acting, besides highlighting, the need to save water.
Australian institutes to enrol students with Cambridge English
Chandigarh, May 25
Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen, during a press conference yesterday announced that the Cambridge English Advanced Examination (also known as CAE) will be recognised for Australian student visas.
Couple win award for quality education
Chandigarh, May 25
Munish Verma and Mona Verma, director and principal of Eurokids playschools, were awarded with the Excellence Award at a national-level function held in Mumbai last week.
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