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Devotees light candles on Christmas at Catholic Church in Sector 19 of Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: S Chandan |
Pali, Babla create ruckus
Chandigarh, December 25
Mayor Ravinder Pal Singh Pali and Devinder Singh Babla allegedly created a ruckus and manhandled the staff of Fun Republic at Mani Majra this
evening.
2 tipsy PCR men suspended, 2 women face probe
Chandigarh, December 25
Two PCR personnel found drunk on duty were suspended today. They were creating a ruckus at Mani Majra after their PCR jeep hit another
vehicle.
Drunk sons of high-ups try to flee, challaned
Chandigarh, December 25
There was high drama near the Aroma traffic light point here tonight as the son of a senior Punjab-cadre Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, along with his friend, tried to flee the police barrier towards Sector
35. Both youths were under the influence of liquor and were not carrying their driving
licences. They tried to speed away on seeing police personnel coming to check
them.
Youngsters dance during a Christmas party at the Aerizona discotheque in Sector 9 of Chandigarh on Sunday night.
Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari |
Cops reckon it’s contract killing
Mohali, December 25
Investigations by the police into the mysterious death of Chandigarh-based cardiologist Deepak Kaura are strongly indicating towards it being case of a contract killing. More than one person seems to have been roped in to kill Dr
Kaura.
City still colder than Shimla
Chandigarh, December
25
Residents continue to reel under severe cold conditions as mercury in the city dipped further to 2.8 degree Celsius, keeping it colder than Shimla for the third consecutive
day.
Santa paints Sector 17 red
 Chandigarh, December 25
Decked up with exquisite decorative illuminations, Sector 17 brimmed with merriment and festive fervour, as the week-long New Year
Extravaganza-2011 started with a majestic start here today.
A rock band performs at Sector 17 in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Celebrating Christmas differently
Panchkula, December 25
For students of Citizens Forum Vidya Mandir School (CFVMS) at Maqboolpur area in Amritsar, popularly known as the locality of widows, Christmas was celebrated with a difference, as the students created awareness about drug menace among slum children here today.
Post of Mayor
Cong leaves it to Bansal to finalise candidate
Chandigarh, December 25
A special meeting of 11 newly elected Congress councillors to the municipal corporation (MC) was convened here today by Union minister and MP Pawan Kumar Bansal to finalise the candidature for the post of Mayor.
Pawan Kumar Bansal
MC Poll Results
It’s neither Anna, nor inflation
Chandigarh, December 25
Results of the recent Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) election have thrown up certain contradictory facets regarding the Congress standing in the city.
Year Ender 2011 health
A smooth year sans major controversy
Chandigarh, December 25
Unlike last year when the UT health department came under a lot of criticism following Bulbul (delivery of an infant near the OPD counter at GMSH-16) and Suman (blood of wrong group given in an advanced stage of pregnancy at GMSH-16) episodes, 2011 passed off without any major controversies, except selection of the new PGI director, which witnessed an unprecedented delay and a lot of politicking.
A view of the advanced trauma centre at the PGI in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
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Students of Shivalik Public School perform during the school’s annual function in Phase VI of Mohali on Sunday.
Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu |
126 join Chandigarh traffic police
Chandigarh, December 25
New faces brimming with enthusiasm in white khaki uniforms are dotting the city roads these days, regulating traffic at peak hours. The long-pending demand of the Chandigarh traffic police has finally been catered with 79 male and 47 female recruits being inducted into the force. All recruits are currently being trained to learn traffic rules and regulations.
Special prayer for Manu Sharma
Chandigarh, December 25
Christ The King Cathedral held a special prayer for Manu Sharma, alias Siddhartha Vashishtha, the name that rocked the nation in the infamous Jessica Lal murder case, here today.
Change in colonial mindset need of the hour
Recent occurrences of crime in the city signal a wake-up call for the police. The speed at which the
crime is growing is a wake-up call for the Chandigarh Administration to render a clarion before we fall into a situation of no return. The police get up in the terms of listening of complaints and their handling continues to be colonial till date. Starting with the filing of complaints, even the language has not changed. A conscious effort needs to be made to update the police look, particularly its public handling.
AIG insurance company told to refund Rs 1,76,700
Chandigarh, December 25
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum-II has directed Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited (opposite party number 3) to refund Rs 1,76,700
to a Panchkula-based firm towards repair charges of the car.
Admn sends panel of 3 IPS men to MHA
Chandigarh, December 25
The UT Administration has sent a panel of three IPS officers to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for the post of SP (traffic). It is the same panel, which was sent to the UT Administration by the Haryana government.
Development at Mohali in instalments
Mohali, December 25
Being an election year, the five-year-old district witnessed an unprecedented development activity ranging from widening of major roads to construction of sports complex in different parts of the city.
The road separating Phases IV and V beautified by the municipal council. Tribune photos: Vicky Gharu
Tricity SCAN
No water supply in afternoon
There will be no afternoon water supply to Sectors 20 C and D, 21 C and D, Sectors 31 to 34, Sectors 44 to 47 and Industrial Area, Phase II, on Monday.
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Policemen check the identity cards of Jagatpura residents in Phase XI of
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Chandigarh, December 25
Chandigarh, December 25
Haryana lads won the finals of 23rd edition of Senior National Circle Kabaddi Championship for Men while the Punjab team lifted the girl’s title, at Football Stadium, Sector 17, here today.