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GMSH-16 warning to senior staff members
Chandigarh, May 30
Junior staff members at Government Multi-Speciality Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16, here are being exploited by seniors, if a notice issued by the Medical Superintendent of the hospital is to be believed.
Drunk driving: 300 challaned in May
 Chandigarh, May 30
The menace of drunken driving has reached an all-time high in the city, with the number of violators increasing with each passing day. While the traffic police has strengthened the drive to keep a check on drunk driving, the challans seem to be no deterrent to traffic violators.
A menace A taxi overturned after dashing into a car, whose driver stopped suddenly to purchase liquor from a vend in Sector 48, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Villagers resent land acquisition to benefit bigwigs
Hoshiarpur (Mohali), May 30
Landowners of this village are upset with the state government for allegedly going out of its way to extend benefit of land compensation to well-heeled and politically connected members of land mafia by carving out a 380-acre urban estate in the village, located along the Chandigarh-Siswan road, and displacing them to appease bigwigs.
Landowners of Ferozepore Banga village protest outside the GMADA office against the acquisition of land for the Medicity project. A Tribune photograph
Illegal Colonies
CHB asks estate office to get land vacated
Chandigarh, May 30
Taking a serious note of the mushrooming of encroachment by slum-dwellers in illegal rehabilitation colonies of the city, the Chandigarh Housing Board
(CHB) has asked the UT estate office to get the land vacated in these colonies.
Haphazard Growth Encroachment galore in Colony No. 4, Industrial Area, Phase I, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
UT to get Rs 10 crore for six new schools
Chandigarh, May 30
In what is bound to make education easily accessible to all, especially in rural areas and colonies, the UT Administration will be receiving a whooping grant of Rs 10 crore for constructing six new schools and enhancing 13 existing ones.
UT leaps to third spot on nature index
Chandigarh, May 30
The UT is now placed No. 3, up from its earlier 23rd position, on the PC-EPI (Planning Commission-Environmental Performance Index).
World No Tobacco Day
City on way to curb smoking
 Chandigarh, May 30
The City Beautiful has covered a long way since it was declared as the first city in the country to ban smoking at public places four years ago on July 15, and the level of awareness among people, compliance and even enforcement in this regard has made the life of residents much better, feels Hemant
Goswami, chairperson of the Burning Brain
Society, that played a major role in crusade against the menace in the city.
Heritage panel finds exceptional furniture at Panjab University
Chandigarh, May 30
In what is bound to fascinate architects and historians across the globe, Panjab University’s AC Joshi library has been identified as the hub of largest congregation of heritage furniture, actively being put to use in the city.
Members of the heritage committee of the UT Administration inspect the furniture designed by Le Corbusier’s cousin Pierre Jeanneret at Panjab University’s AC Joshi Library in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Open road gullies in Sector 41 death traps for two-wheeler riders
Chandigarh, May 30
The Residents Welfare Association of Sector 41 has complained that their area has been neglected by the Municipal Corporation (MC) and fails to redress the grievances of residents.
Grave RISK A view of an open gully ; and (above) the layout plan on a pavement poses threat to the life of residents at Sector 41 in Chandigarh. Tribune photographs
Potholed roads connecting underpass a nightmare for motorists
Panchkula, May 30
Motorists continue to undergo a harrowing experience while negotiating deep potholes and rough stretches connecting the underpass of the Zirakpur-Pinjore flyover, especially after heavy rainfall.
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While the traffic moves smoothly on the Zirakpur-Pinjore overbridge, things are not quite the same underneath, as motorists have to negotiate potholes and puddles near the road separating Sectors 12 and 4, Panchkula. Tribune photos: Nitin Mittal |
Land finalised for MC office
Zirakpur, May 30
The Zirakpur Municipal Council has finalised a land for building a new MC office near Punjab Sewerage and Water Supply office at old Kalka road. A resolution to this effect was passed at the MC meeting at its office here today. Earlier, the council had selected the land to set up the building in Bishanpura village opposite the police station.
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A duststorm hit the region on Sunday evening affecting traffic movement |
the aftermath
A hoarding near a car repair centre fell and damaged a wall on the Ambala-Chandigarh highway at Bhankarpur village, near Dera Bassi; and an uprooted tree that led to a traffic jam on the Landra-Banur road in Mohali. Tribune photographs |
Think tank solicits advice on plan for Mohali
Chandigarh, May 30
With a view to giving impetus through micro-planning and development process in Punjab, the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab, (MGSIPAP) organised an core group meeting to solicit advice on the draft of the plan for Mohali constituency.
Truck carrying spurious juice impounded
Chandigarh, May 30
The police impounded a mini-truck laden with spurious orange juice packets and ice-creams on the road separating Sectors 51 and 52 here today.
Zirakpur MC begins survey of mobile towers
Zirakpur, May 30
In a face saving bid, the Zirakpur Municipal Council today started survey of all mobile towers located in the area.
No carrying of firearms to marriage palaces till July 25
Mohali/Zirakpur, May 30
The Mohali administration has imposed a ban on carrying firearms at banquet halls and marriage palaces in the district till July 25. The ban has been imposed with an intention to maintain the law and order situation in the area during functions.
Flute maestro Rajan casts spell
Chandigarh, May 30
Sublime and serene melodic strains wafted across the Randhawa Auditorium, as the acclaimed flautist GS Rajan gave an entrancing flute recital in a
special concert organised by the Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi here today.
Flute maestro GS Rajan performs in Chandigarh
on Monday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Tricity Scan
Chandigarh scan
Gold crown gifted
The Shirdi Sai Samaj has offered a gold crown for the idol of Sai Baba. The crown is made of 1,136 grams of gold and 477 grams of precious stones. The crown was designed in Australia and made in
Mumbai.
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