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Student politics, outsiders, violence — DAV-10 has it all
Chandigarh, June 28
One of the sought-after local colleges for admission, DAV College, Sector 10, has become a hotbed of violence among student groups. The college is home to outsiders from different areas in adjoining states, who are camping here in support of potential candidates for student elections, to be held in September.
Retail diesel sales plunge after price hike
Chandigarh, June 28
Sale of diesel at fuel stations in the city have fallen drastically following the recent hike in its price by Rs 3. Local fuel dealers claimed the dip was as high as 40 per cent.
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Freewheeling A car rests on a median after it hit a woman on the road separating Sectors 27 and 30 in Chandigarh on Tuesday. The woman was injured in the accident and was taken to a hospital. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Minor raped, two held
Panchkula, June 28
In a bizarre incident, a 15-year-old class X student of a private school here was allegedly kidnapped and raped by two youths. The victim’s elder brother knew the accused.On the complaint of the victim’s father, the police arrested the accused, identified as Sahil Puri, a resident of Sector 2 and first-year mechanical engineering student of a Baddi-based private university, and Marshal Arora, a resident of NAC, Mani Majra, and a BA first-year student of a private college in Chandigarh.
All talk, no walk for MC committees
Chandigarh, June 28
It appears that representatives elected to the municipal corporation (MC), who have been vocal on the floor of the House in airing problems about civic amenities, do not believe in action on the ground.
Secretaries’ panel to have say in master plans of border states
Chandigarh, June 28
With a view to checking haphazard constructions in Chandigarh and its periphery, a committee comprising urban development secretaries of Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana will make recommendations in the master plans of the respective states.
Burning of patient a freak accident: PGI
Chandigarh, June 28
Even as the PGI today termed the partial burn of Ghinder Singh, a patient, during treatment a freak accident, the incident has put a question mark over the preparedness of the PGI staff during such exigencies.
Conference of IAF commanders ends
Chandigarh, June 28
To review the ongoing training procedures in the IAF and evaluate emerging training concepts, a two-day conference of TETTRA school commanders concluded at the Air Force High Grounds near here today.
IAF officers at the training commanders conference at the Air Force High Grounds near Chandigarh on Tuesday. A Tribune photograph
Indoor facility at Spinal Centre awaits inauguration
Mohali, June 28
The Regional Spinal Injuries Centre (RSIC) at Sector 70, which is providing medical help only to outdoor patients, awaits inauguration to make the indoor facility functional for the critical patients.
After the shots Actor Salman Khan with producer Atul Agnihotri after the shooting of their film ‘Bodygaurd’ in Patiala on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Rajesh Sachar |
Vocalist Pt Yashpaul casts spell
Chandigarh, June 28
Undeniably the most prolific and versatile classical vocalist of Agra ghrana, Pandit Yashpaul enraptured the music lovers in a special music soiree organised by the Chandigarh Senior Citizens Association at Bal Bhawan here today.
Over 1.14 lakh kids immunised
Chandigarh, June 28
At least 1,14,829 children were immunised during the three-day pulse polio drive that concluded here today.
Two realty firms directed to pay Rs 7.5 lakh to client
Chandigarh, June 28
The UT Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum has directed Chandigarh Overseas Pvt Ltd and Green Field Sites Management to pay Rs 7.5 lakh jointly to a city resident under the “buyback option” offered to him for a unit in Fashion Technology Park.
CHB told to refund excess payment, pay Rs 10,000 in compensation
Chandigarh, June 28
The UT Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum has directed the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) to refund the excess amount charged from a city resident for the allotment of a plot in Sector 45 A on hire-purchase basis.
HUDA told to ensure enough space for ‘anganwaris’
Panchkula, June 28
Haryana financial commissioner and principal secretary of the women & and child development department Shakuntla Jakhu has instructed the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) to provide adequate space for nine ‘anganwaris’ in Azad colony in dwelling units constructed under the first phase of the Ashiana housing scheme, where they are planned to be shifted, as well as ensure optimum facilities for children.
Fortis is the best hospital, say patient, staff
Mohali, June 28
Prem Suri (73), one of the most serious and longest staying patients at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, shared her personal experience during a special event organised by the hospital management, as a part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, here today.
One killed, three critically hurt as truck hits tree
Panchkula, June 28
A man was killed and four other people were injured after a truck rammed into a tree near Naggal village in Bawala on NH-73 in the wee hours on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as
Somnath, 36, a resident of Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh. After a post mortem was conducted his body was handed over to his family members.
Meeting reviews progress of grants to weaker sections
Chandigarh, June 28
A meeting of the board of directors of the Chandigarh Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and Minorities Financial and Development Corporation Limited and the Chandigarh Child and Women Development Corporation of the Department of Social Welfare, UT, was held here today under the chairmanship of the Home Secretary-cum-Secretary (Social Welfare) Ram Niwas.
Chandigarh SCAN
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The recent breaches in Bhakra Canal near here were repaired and plugged today by irrigation department officials after the publication of the news item in this regard in these columns. The embankment of Bhakra Canal was also strengthened by putting sand bags along it.
Ropar, June 28
Chandigarh, June 28
Chandigarh, June 28