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PU move raises Eyebrows
Chandigarh, December 11
Questions are being raised about Panjab University's move to have a Syndicate meeting for approving the promotion of at least 109 faculty members under the career advancement scheme (CAS) and increasing the retirement age of teachers from 60 to 65, on December 20, which is coinciding with the forthcoming Municipal Corporation (MC) elections.

open house exercise
Candidates shy away from public debate
Chandigarh, December 11
Showcasing the futility of the “Open House” exercises, to get candidates from different political parties on a common platform, being organised in different parts of the city, not even a single candidate turned up for a special public debate organised in Sector 37 (ward 8) here today. Ward no 8 comprises Sectors 37, 38 and 38 (West).

Maloya murder case solved
Chandigarh, December 11
The UT police today claimed to have solved the blind murder of the man who was found in a bludgeoned state in Gawala Colony in Maloya on December 9.

walking pretty: Models walk on ramp during a fashion show held at Chandigarh Golf Club on Sunday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal

Seeking better response, GMADA relaxes eligibility criteria
Mohali, December 11
To seek a better response for its 4,500 multi-storeyed flats scheme in Sector 88 that opens tomorrow, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has relaxed the eligibility criteria of domicile for applicants. Persons residing anywhere in the country can apply for the flats.

‘Free delivery’ scheme a success in city
Chandigarh, December 11
The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) to promote institutional deliveries has proved to be a success in the city, with the Government Medical College and Hospital Sector 32 (GMCH-32) registering a 50 per cent increase ever since “free deliveries” were started in June under a centrally sponsored scheme.

COMMUNITY

approved underpasses
Eight months later, no action on ground
Chandigarh, December 11
More than eight months have passed, but work has not begun on underpasses for the railway crossings at Mauli Jagran and Mani Majra as the UT Administration and the Railways are engaged in a blame game.



Long and serpentine queues of vehicles getting stuck in traffic jams, sometimes for hours, are routine many times a day, particularly during morning and evening rush hours, at the railway crossing near Mauli Jagran on the road connecting Hallo Majra in Chandigarh to Phase II of Industrial Area at Panchkula. Tribune Photos: Nitin Mittal

Cong harps on Centre’s largesse
Chandigarh, December 11
In a bid to woo voters for municipal corporation (MC) elections, the Congress is projecting Centrally funded projects as achievements of its councillors. In its manifesto released here today, the party showcased the new international airport, improved rail facilities, better road transport and a three-fold jump in Chandigarh’s budget as its achievements of the past five years in the MC.

MP Pawan Bansal (centre) releases Congress manifesto in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

No rest this Sunday

Regimental bash Members of the Sikh Regiment during a get-together at the DSOI in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Cong expels two more

Police on alert

open house Response
Team Anna will not affect MC polls
I feel that Team Anna will not have any impact in any party’s defeat in the municipal corporation elections in Chandigarh. No party feels pleasure in losing elections. They lose because of poor performance during the previous five years. We must ensure that unless the ruling party has given a commendable performance, new councillors should be given a chance.

Tricity scan

To boost tourism, Railways to set up executive lounges
Chandigarh, December 11
To promote tourism in the country, the Indian Railway Catering Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) would set up international executive lounges at railway stations of tourist importance.

Bloom time Visitors enjoy Chrysanthemum Show at Terraced Garden in Sector 33 of Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Harish, Tanushri spell magic
Chandigarh, December 11
Young and enterprising guru Harish Gangani and his foremost versatile and vivacious disciple Tanushri Roy (16) teamed up to spell magic at the baithak programme organised by the Pracheen Kala Kendra at the Randhawa Auditorium here today.

Legends remembered
Chandigarh, December 11 “To me Chandigarh is beautiful not only for its landscapes, picturesque planning or panoramic ambience, but for warmth of the people living here, especially for the love and ability to appreciate finer nuances of music,” opined Moushumi Chaterjee, the veteran celebrated heroine from the Bollywood.

Newly appointed home secretary
He will have to sweat for Admn’s credibility
Chandigarh, December 11
Among other things, restoration of credibility of the recruitment scam-hit Chandigarh Administration will be one of the major challenges for newly appointed Home Secretary Anil Kumar.

death of complainant
Heirs will fight case, says forum
Chandigarh, December 11
The death of a complainant during the pendency of the case will not result in the dismissal of the complaint, which will be continued by his legal heirs.

Woman falls off roof, dies
Chandigarh, December 11
Thirtyfive-year-old Neelu died after falling from the second-floor roof of a house at Sector 22 in the wee hours today.

Cattle menace still dots P’kula roads
Panchkula, December 11
Despite tall claims by Municipal Corporation (MC) officials, the stray cattle menace dots Panchkula roads, posing a great danger to the life of commuters.


Cattle at a dairy in Mansa Devi Complex of Panchkula. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal

Work to erect footbridges begins
Mohali, December 11
With the work of widening 3.5 km long section of the Arterial road passing through Phases IV, V, 3BI, 3BII and VII nearing completion, the much-awaited project to erect footbridges on the widened road sections had begun.

EDUCATION

A student explains his model to visitors during a science exhibition at The Millennium School in Mohali on Sunday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

PU all set to introduce road safety as compulsory subject
Chandigarh, December 11
Students of over 170 Panjab University (PU) affiliated colleges would have to study road safety as a subject and will have to appear in the compulsory examination, along with environment education from the coming academic session.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Residents face electricity dept’s apathy
Fatehgarh Sahib, December 11
Though the state government claims to provide 67 citizens-centric services to the public and form grievances committees to redress problems of the people at their doorsteps, the ground reality is totally different as far as the town of Bassi Pathana is concerned.

Admn reviews fire-fighting arrangements in pvt hospitals
Ambala, December 11
Following the fire incident that claimed the lives of around 89 patients in a multi-storey private hospital at Kolkata, the Ambala administration has started reviewing fire-fighting arrangements in private hospitals.

3 held in murder case
Ambala, December 11
The police has arrested three persons on the charges of murdering Pappu Ram, a resident of Rambag road, Ambala Cantt, here.

Man shot at, dies
Ambala, December 11
An ex-employee of the irrigation department, identified as Babu Ram, was shot dead at the Kalpi bus stand close to Ambala Cantonment this evening.

One killed in accident
Ambala, December 11
A resident of Sector 41, Chandigarh, died in a road accident while his son escaped with minor injuries on the GT road near Ambala city this afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Vinod Vohra.

Foundation stone laid
Ambala, December 11
Former union minister and local MLA Venod Sharma laid the foundation stone of Gurdwara Guru Har Kishan Sahib, close to Sector 10 at Ambala City today.

Brick-kiln owner violates pollution control norms
Dera Bassi, December 11
Officials of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) raided a brick-kiln near Jaula Kalan village and found it violating the pollution control norms.

COURTS

Missing Baby Case
Two sent to 3-day police custody
Panchkula, December 11
The police produced two women, accused of stealing newly born from a Panchkula hospital, in the district courts here today. The court has sent the two to police custody for three days. The role of the accused has also to be investigated in the missing case of Nishant, a 10-month-old boy, on September 29 at Mansa Devi Temple, said police sources.

CRIME

3 held on extortion charge
Chandigarh, December 11
The Chandigarh Police (crime branch) yesterday arrested three persons for allegedly demanding extortion money of Rs 8 lakh from the family members of a UK-based person, Surjeet Singh, by posing as Punjab Police intelligence wing staff on Saturday.

Pet dies of injections, vet booked
Mohali, December 11
In an unprecedented case, a veterinary doctor has been booked by the Mohali police for allegedly causing death of a pet dog due to administering of several injections.

Four rob man of car, Rs 3,200
Zirakpur, December 11
Four unidentified miscreants in Innova car allegedly snatched a scooter and Rs 3,200 cash from Vikas Kumar, a resident of Krishan Enclave near K-Area, Baltana, on Saturday night.

Theft bid at ATM
Panchkula, December 11
Thefts in the town continued for the second day here today. The locks of a house were found broken in Sector 25 this morning. However, an attempt of theft at an ATM of ICICI Bank in Sector 15 was foiled when watchman raised the alarm, following which police personnel sealed all roads of the sector and rounded up suspects.

SPORTS

Shooting range to be upgraded
Chandigarh, December 11
Facing flak from the sports lovers of the city for neglecting the shooting range, the Chandigarh police has finally realised that the Patiala-Ki-Rao Shooting Range, Sector 25, which is in a dilapidated condition, requires maintenance and upgradation.

TENNIS tourney
Gurleen, Kabir enter main draw
Chandigarh, December 11
Gurleen and Kabir Manraj have entered the main draw first round matches for the under-16 girls and boys’ matches of the St Stephen’s School-CLTA-AITA Talent Series Tennis Tournament, respectively, being held at CLTA, Sector 10, here today.

Punjab to clash with Baroda on Dec 22
Mohali, December 11
Excellent batting by Panith Manyala (131) of Andhra Pradesh went in vain as Punjab managed to snatch three points for first innings lead in the U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy against Andhra Pradesh, held at the PCA Stadium, Mohali, here today.


A player gets bowled during the U-19 cricket match of Cooch Behar Trophy at PCA stadium, Mohali, on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Vicky Gharu

Ankit fashions Infosys win
Panchkula, December 11
All round performance by Ankit Sharma (38 and 2 for 6) enabled Infosys XI to beat Godrej and Boyce XI by 12 runs and lift the IX MG Cup League Cricket Tournament organised by Cricket Federation of Haryana at the Cricket Stadium, Sector-3, here today.

Former champion extends help to players
Chandigarh, December 11
Former Chandigarh state badminton champion, Surjit Bedi, wants to give back to the game by sponsoring the local talented players to participate in the international badminton tournaments.

Priyanshu’s ton helps HPCA pile up runs
Chandigarh, December 11
Fine batting by Priyanshu (116) enabled HPCA to pile up 207 runs in the first innings against Punjab in the Vijay Merchant Trophy being held at the DPS Stadium, Patiala, today.

Sudhanshu wins boys’ quad in skating tournament
Mohali, December 11
Sudhanshu Jain won the first position in the under 14-16 boys’ quads Gurukul World Speed Skating Tournament which concluded at the Skating Rink, Gurukul World School, Sector 69, here today.

Kho-kho Welfare Club lift trophy
Chandigarh, December 11
The Chandigarh Kho-Kho Welfare Club lifted the 8th Challenger Kho-Kho Championship by defeating Khalsa Club with 10 points in the finals of the open category, men’s section, held at Shivalik Public School, Sector 41, here today. The DAV Club beat Eagle Club by 2 points to bag the third place.


Students in action during the Challenger Kho-Kho Championship at Shivalik Public School in Sector 41, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Parvesh Chauhan