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Students come last on PU agenda
Chandigarh, December 10
Despite catering to over 40,000 students, studying in 80 departments and 100 affiliated colleges, through correspondence and as private candidates, Panjab University (PU) is yet to give them their due in its Senate and Syndicate meeting agendas.
Stolen newborn back in parents’ arms
Panchkula, December 10
The Panchkula police today arrested the two women who reportedly stole a newborn from the General Hospital at Sector 6 on December 6.
The police was on the lookout for their third accomplice. The newborn, named Mannat, was restored to his worried parents, who were all smiles.
The stolen newborn in the lap of his mother at Panchkula
on Saturday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
It is raining flour, ‘desi ghee’ in slums
Chandigarh, December 10
Gone are the days when candidates contesting municipal corporation (MC) elections used to woo voters by offering them liquor.
This time, it is flour, food coupons of hotels and ‘ghee’ drums that are being offered on a platter to voters, mainly those living in slum areas.
Violators escape with notices, warnings
Chandigarh, December 10
The UT Election Commission seems to have a soft corner for habitual violators of the model code of conduct during the Municipal Corporation polls.
BJP and Congress hoardings put up at the Sector-20 market in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photos: Parvesh Chauhan |
Fearing tough contest, Bansal, Tiwari roped in to address rally
Chandigarh, December 10
Fearing tough competition against their candidate from Ward No. 15, the Congress is making every possible effort to impress the electorates by roping mainstream politicians in local sector rallies.
Holiday in offices on Dec17
Chandigarh, December 10
The Haryana Government has decided to observe December 17 as public holiday in the government and semi-government offices of the state government located in the UT, Chandigarh, to enable the employees of these offices to cast their votes on account of elections of the Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh.
Campaigning reaches a feverish pitch in city
Chandigarh, December 10
With few days left for the MC poll campaigning period to end, the candidates of all parties are making all possible efforts to attract the voters. Various teams are moving in each ward to cover maximum number of
voters.
Congress candidate Anu Chatrath; and (right) BJP candidate Saurabh Joshi (with folded hands) campaign at Sector 15, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune photos: Manoj Mahajan |
Jan Manch claims edge over Congress, BJP
Chandigarh, December 10
The Chandigarh Jan Manch claimed that it had edges over the BJP and the Congress in the forthcoming Municipal Corporation polls. During media interaction today, senior leaders said that their campaign was getting positive response in all wards where candidates had been fielded by the party.
People perturbed by corruption: CPM
Chandigarh, December 10
“Corruptions issues generated by the Congress and the BJP had made the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation elections as important as national and Punjab elections”. This was stated by CPM veteran leader K Raghunath during a media interaction today.
2 Cong leaders expelled
Chandigarh, December 10
Chandigarh Congress Territorial Committee president BB Behl today expelled two more Congress leaders from the primary membership of the party for six years .They were Smt Bhajan Kaur and BS Gill.
Section 144 in force at Sec 17
Chandigarh, December 10
Keeping in view that certain groups of people were planning to organise rallies, dharnas and resort to other agitation methods that could cause obstruction, annoyance or injury to the persons lawfully employed and endanger human life and property, disturb public peace and tranquility and cause riots, the UT Administration Deputy Magistrate Brijendra Singh has imposed Section 144 of the
CrPc.
School board helper commits suicide
Mohali, December 10
Thirtyfive-year-old Dilbagh, a helper with the Punjab School Education Board, has allegedly
committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan in the accounts section on the premises.
Sector-63 housing project in trouble
Mohali, December 10
The much-delayed Sector-63 housing project of the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) is again in trouble with the Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Department reportedly reluctant in permitting the former to integrate the sewer and storm water drainage system of the upcoming dwelling units with that of
Mohali.
The foundation of one block of the Sector-63 housing scheme of CHB is being raised at just 15 feet from the boundary wall of the houses in Phase IX of Mohali. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Admn to start accepting demand draft
Chandigarh, December 10
If everything goes according to plan, then next time unsuccessful bidders for VIP numbers will not have to wait for the refund of their deposited amount. The UT administration has planned to start accepting demand drafts instead of cash.
CHB defying orders, allege residents
Mohali, December 10
Residents of Phase IX, living adjacent to the PCA stadium, complain that the dwelling units of the Sector 63 housing scheme of Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) are being constructed at a distance of 15 feet from their houses despite instructions by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) to the CHB to maintain a minimum distance of 60 feet between the CHB flats and the houses in Phase IX.
Bailable warrants against crime branch in charge
Chandigarh, December 10
Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) JS Sidhu today issued bailable warrants against UT police Crime Branch in-charge Amanjot Singh for December 23.
Residents sensitised on ill-effects of tobacco
Zirakpur, December 10
An awareness programme was organised by Unnat Bharat Vikas in collaboration with the Community Health Centre, Dhakoli (health department) to make Mohali district smoke free. The event was held at Sanouli gurdwara here today. Dr
Ramnik, SMO, Dhakoli,apprised residents of the ill-effects of tobacco.
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The hostel warden of Doon International Public School, Derek, was arrested today for thrashing a class-IX student of the school, Damanveer, on the school
premises.
