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LOST IN THE SMOKE: The burning of garbage makes it difficult for this horse cart driver to
find way in Panchkula. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
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Prof’s prosecution
PU, CBI head for confrontation over sanction
Chandigarh, November 13
Panjab University (PU) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seem to be heading for yet another confrontation over the sanction of prosecution of a university professor.
Benefits miss the target for them
Chandigarh, November 13
“Celebrations”, “RTE”, “ambitions”, “functions”, while city school students will have a gala time tomorrow at the Children’s Day, there will be thousands of others who will go around mopping floors, begging, helping dhaba owners or simply loitering around because all that their existence has educed so far is indifference.
Water everywhere, residents almost in tears
Chandigarh, November 13
The problem of stagnant water in low-lying area near Goodwill Enclave at Sector 49 here, that houses Oriental Insurance, Private Teachers and Railway societies, has become a matter of concern for thousands of residents.
Stagnant water near housing societies at Sector 49 in Chandigarh. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan
Property details of residents go online
Tribune News Service
From now on, complete details of properties, both residential and commercial, and status of complaints will be available at the click of a button. In a user-friendly initiative, the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) has come out with an updated website that allows the Net users to see property details like ownership, installment schedule, receipt details, extension fee charges and pending amount of any plot located in urban estates of Sectors 56 to 80 in Mohali.
Soon, UT residents to pay bills via Internet
Chandigarh, November 13
The Chandigarh administration will soon commence online payment of bills, including those of electricity, water and taxes, besides certain other services.
Poor sanitation, bad roads and untidy parks
Ward No. 11 comprises Sectors 53 and 56 and Palsora village. When slum-dwellers were shifted to Sector 53 by the UT administration, tall claims were made of providing them with adequate health and sanitary facilities. However, the area lacks even the basic civic amenities. The other two areas of the ward have also been in a state of utter neglect.
open house response
Stop making false promises to residents
At the time of elections, every political party issues its manifesto through which it makes determined bid to woo voters. In 2006, when the elections to the Municipal Corporation were to be held, similar manifesto were issued by two major political parties, the Congress and BJP, in which it was promised to provide various amenities to residents of the City Beautiful. On one occasion, it was promised that some of the sectors would be model sectors. After five years of its rule, this promise of the party remained on paper as many sectors are in a deplorable condition.
mc elections
Now, Sec-45 RWA names candidate
Chandigarh, November 13
The Resident Welfare Associations (RWA) of the city look to play a crucial role in the upcoming municipal corporation elections. While the race for securing tickets of political parties has already begun, the RWAs are also holding their meetings to decide their candidates.
consumer courts
MRI, CT scan centre fined Rs 20 lakh for negligence
Chandigarh, November 13
The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Sector 8-based Suparb MRI and CT Scan Centre to pay Rs 20 lakh as compensation to the complainant.
Adversity of middle class family comes to fore
Chandigarh, November 13
The tricity theatre buffs witnessed yet another socially-relevant Punjabi play “Chhaan
Vihoone” with a diverse theme, tone and treatment by Norah Richards
Rangmanch, Mohali, in the ongoing Sixth Annual Chandigarh Theatre Festival-2011 organised by the Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi at the Randhawa Auditorium here today.
Artistes stage the play ‘Chhaan Vihoone’ at the Punjab Kala Bhawan in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribuner photo: Vicky Gharu
Nukkar Natak, bhangra mark end of PEC Fest
Chandigarh, November 13
The three-day annual PEC Fest concluded today with students taking part in mesmerising events while unveiling their talent. The day was marked with events like coffee mug painting, street play, salsa, while the fest concluded with the performance of a Punjabi singer in the evening.
Boisterous fans enjoy the performance of Punjabi singer Gippy Grewal at PEC Fest in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Chandigarh Scan
Sector Scan
Wild growth, dark streets welcome visitors to
Panchkula, November 13
Wild growth, bumpy roads and dark streets have become the bane of Sector-27 residents.
“The area eludes basic amenities,” said SK Bhalla, general secretary of the House Owners Welfare Association (HOWA).
The authorities have never bothered to get roads repaired here.
Farmers seek purchase centre at Morni
Panchkula, November 13
Farmers of the Morni area, known for its quality vegetables in the region, have been facing a tough time marketing their produce.
The farmers are involved in farming tomatoes, capsicum, French bean, pumpkin, onion, garlic, ginger and turmeric.
It was dogs’ day at P’kula
Panchkula, November 13
A German shepherd dog belonging to Lalli and a St Bernard belonging to Rajan of Khanna were adjudged best dogs during a dog show here today. In all, 120 dogs of over 20 breeds participated in the first dog show, organised by the Panchkula Kennel Club, of the town.
Girls with their pets during the dog show in Panchkula on Sunday. Tribune photo: Nitin MIttal
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