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A first: Police Authority for action against DSP
Chandigarh, June 24
The Police Complaint Authority (PCA), in an order issued today, requested the Inspector General of Police PK Srivastava to consider taking suitable disciplinary action against Deputy Superintendent of Police Vijay Kumar for alleged “callousness” and “bias” in a case of criminal trespass.

Meanwhile, senior cops slow to act against inspector
Chandigarh, June 24
The police top brass seems to have a soft corner for inspector Udey Pal Singh, embroiled in many controversies, including negligent handling of the Khushpreet kidnapping for ransom case.

Admn fails to refund applicants
Chandigarh, June 24
The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB), monopolistic construction arm of the Chandigarh administration, has been sitting over crores of rupees of the unsuccessful applicants of the UT Employees Housing Scheme for the past over seven months.

PU charging fee for correcting its own mistakes
Chandigarh, June 24
Panjab University (PU) is charging fee from students for correcting its own mistakes. Students whose names and parents’ names were printed incorrectly on their degrees were today told by the university’s staff to shell out Rs 400 and apply for duplicate degrees.

MC HQ sans power back-up
Chandigarh, June 24
It seems that the municipal corporation (MC) authorities are least bothered about providing a proper working environment to their staff at the headquarters in Sector 17 here.



A non-functional generator lies in the basement of the municipal corporation building at Sector 17 in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

COMMUNITY

13 councillors complain against Mayor
Chandigarh, June 24
Thirteen nominated and opposition councillors of the municipal corporation today formally complained to Additional Commissioner II Lalit Siwach against Mayor Ravinder Pal Singh for violating the Punjab Municipal Act and approving agenda items in the House meeting yesterday.

MC tows away 30 cars, 10 motorcycles
Chandigarh, June 24
In an anti-encroachment drive today, the municipal corporation lifted 30 cars, 10 motorcycles and scooters from the motor market in Sector 48 here. Hydraulic jacks and spare parts were also seized. Encroachments were removed from corridors and public places.

A vehicle being lifted on Friday. Tribune photos: Manoj Mahajan

Splashy dash A car and an autorickshaw try to outpace each other on a rainy morning at Madhaya Marg in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Another cave-in scares I-T staff
Chandigarh, June 24
Even as the income tax (I-T) department held a high-level meeting with CPWD today and decided to jointly inspect and assess shortcomings in the newly built office complex, Aaykar Bhawan, the false ceiling of another room caved in this afternoon, causing panic among staff members.

Rain brings relief
Chandigarh, June 24
City residents woke up to a pleasant morning today as light showers brought down the temperature after several days of sweltering heat.

Waterlogging, stench dog Sector 17 residents
Panchkula, June 24
Fear of epidemic looms large on the residents of Sector 17 extension in the town, which is surrounded by slum colonies from two sides, as the Municipal Council has failed to take note of the unhygienic and filthy conditions prevailing in the area.

Garbage is dumped in deep potholes in vacant plots at Sector 17 in Panchkula. Tribune photos: Nitin Mittal

DC inspects repair work of Ghaggar
Zirakpur, June 24
Mohali Deputy Commissioner Varun Roojam today inspected the ongoing repair work of the Ghaggar at Rampur Kalan and the surrounding areas. He also asked the drainage officials to complete the work before arrival of monsoon.

6 mini-buses for Morni flagged off
Panchkula, June 24
The residents of the Morni block in this district have a reason to cheer as the Haryana Roadways has started a new mini bus service in the area keeping in view the hilly terrain. The Shivalik Vikas Board, at a cost of Rs 63 lakh, has provided six buses to the transport department.

Ambala Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar flags off a new Haryana Roadways mini-bus for Morni from the Panchkula bus stand on Friday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal

Follow road safety measures, police tells bus operators
Chandigarh, June 24
The bus tragedy that claimed three lives in Sector 28 a few days ago has sounded an alarm for need to follow traffic rules, especially by bus operators, for safety of passengers.

Lending help ABVP activists guide students at a help desk in Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Draw of lots for plots held
Mohali, June 24
A numbering draw of lots for residential plots was held for residents of Lambian village by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) here today.

Tricity Scan

Unscheduled power cuts make life miserable for residents
Panchkula, June 24
Scheduled and unscheduled power cuts, besides low voltage during late-night hours have made life miserable for residents of this town during the past few days.

Protest by accident victims’ family
Mohali, June 24
Family members and others staged a protest outside the police station at Phase XI here today against the failure of the police to register a case against the person allegedly involved in an accident which led to the death of a Mohali resident.

Minor surgeries at PGI’s new OPD block
Chandigarh, June 24
Come July and patients visiting OPDs at the PGI will have some relief from shuttling between Nehru Hospital and the New OPD Block for the minor surgeries.

NCC cadets visit Rock Garden
Chandigarh, June 24
As many as 65 NCC cadets from all over the country attending the national integration camp at Naya Nangal visited the Rock Garden here today and interacted with its creator Nek Chand.

NCC cadets interact with Nek Chand, the creator of the Rock Garden, in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Akali minister, Mohali SSP harassing me: Gurgaon resident
Chandigarh, June 24
In what could turn out to be an embarrassment for the Punjab Government, a Gurgaon resident has not only accused a former minister and Mohali SSP of harassing him, but also threatening him with implication.

EDUCATION

PU announces admission, interview schedule 
Chandigarh, June 24
Panjab University has released admission, interview and counselling schedule for certain departments.

Students seek reduction in cost of prospectus
Chandigarh, June 24
Highlighting the issue of high cost of prospectus at Panjab University, the Indian National Students Organisation (INSO) submitted a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor and Dean, Students Welfare, demanding a cut in the cost of prospectus fee of PhD, MBA and other courses .

Schedule for admission to BCom
Chandigarh, June 24
As a number of queries related to admission to BCom-I is pouring in, Panjab University today released details.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Saplings planted
Bassi Pathana, June 24
A local social organisation, “Go Green My Mother”, planted saplings at different places in the town. HS Diwana, senior Congress leader, was the chief guest whereas Maninder Pal, president of the organisation, presided over the ceremony. On this occasion saplings of Tulsi, neem and pipal were planted at Ram temple, Ram Park and the ITI.

Govt spending Rs 1,050 cr under SSA: Sekhwan
Ropar, June 24
The Punjab Government is spending Rs 1,050 crore on government schools under the Sarv Shiksha Abhiyaan (SSA) during 2011-12 fiscal year.

Woman gangraped in Ambala
Ambala, June 24
A middle-aged widow of a village was allegedly raped by four persons last night. The victim was admitted to the Civil Hospital, Ambala City, this noon. Her medical examination was also conducted. The police is investigating the matter.

Youth Cong leaders join Panjokhra farmers’ stir
Ambala, June 23
Five senior Youth Congress leaders, including Himmat Singh, Manish Rana and Rajbir Singh, joined farmers’ protest outside the SDM office who had been on hunger strike since past 34 days.

COURTS

Career Overseas told to pay Rs 17,500
Chandigarh, June 24
In an ex parte order, the UT Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum has directed Career Overseas to refund Rs 10,000 to a student, Damanpreet, for not arranging his visa to Canada. The forum also directed Career Overseas to pay Rs 2,500 as compensation and Rs 5,000 as the litigation cost.

CRIME

Gang of vehicle thieves busted, six held
Chandigarh, June 24
With the arrest of six persons, the police today claimed to have busted an inter-state gang of vehicle lifters. The six accused have been identified as Vinay, Mandan Lal, Pawan, Deepak, Rinkle and Parveen Garg of Patiala.

The accused in police custody at the Mani Majra police station in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal

SPORTS

Chandigarh in command
Chandigarh, June 24
Anil Sihag and Gaurav Puri put Chandigarh in a strong position against Mohali on the first day of the Punjab inter-district (U-22) cricket tournament at the PCA Stadium in Mohali today.

A match between Mohali and Chandigarh under way on the first day of the Punjab inter-dPistrict (U-22) cricket tournament at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Friday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

Shubhankar wins Albatross golf title; Juniors sweat it out
Chandigarh, June 24
Shubhankar Sharma of Patiala fired a one over par 73 to clinch the A Category title in the 31st Albatross Junior Golf Tournament played on the par-72 greens of the Chandigarh Golf Club here today.

Bharti, Mohd Irfan clinch titles
Chandigarh, June 24
Bharti Narayan and Mohd Irfan from Delhi lifted the title in the women and men category, respectively during the LIC North Zone Carrom Championship held at Hotel Park View here.

A player plays a shot during the final match of the LIC North Zone Carrom Tournament at Sector 24 in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Arunima wins chess meet
Chandigarh, June 24
Arunima Goyal of Sacred Heart School won the Chandigarh Women Chess Championship held at St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, here.

Upgrade of Sec-16 stadium in offing
Chandigarh, June 24
Cricket lovers in city have reason to cheer as the UT administration has planned an upgrade of the Cricket Stadium at Sector 16 here.




Electricty poles have been bought for floodlights at the Sector-16 cricket stadium in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Match ends in draw
Chandigarh, June 24
The match between Saupin’s Cricket Academy and Stepping Stones Cricket Academy ended in a draw during the St Stephen's Junior Cricket(U-12) Championship being held at St Stephen’s School, Sector 45.

3 Punjab players honoured
Patiala, June 24
In order to encourage sportspersons who have made the country proud, Patiala Royal Society organised a function here today.