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Termite threat looms over green cover
 Chandigarh, January 8
With termite and mealy bug infesting trees, particularly in northern sectors, one wonders what the authorities are doing in this regard.
The life of green trees in Sectors 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, near the High Court, Punjab and Haryana Secretariat and the Rock Garden is under threat as termites and the bug have been eating up greenery and several grown-up trees here.
On the other hand, the UT authorities, which have already prepared “Greenery Chandigarh Action Plan 2011-12”, are yet to take any action to check the menace.
A tree badly damaged by termites in Sector 10, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Drunk driving claims 2 lives
Chandigarh, January 8
Driving under the influence of alcohol claimed the life of two pedestrians and injured a third in an accident at Daria village past night. Two persons died while another sustained serious injuries when a rashly driven truck hit them.
UT’s no to teachers’ repatriation
Chandigarh, January 8
The Chandigarh Administration has “in principle” halted repatriation to the states concerned of more than 400 teachers from Punjab and Haryana serving in local government schools.
No takers for creche at ISBT
Though the UT had opened the crèche for working couples, it was not a suitable place to run a crèche due to the noise of the buses and commuters coming to the bus stand, following which it was closed
down.
The creche at ISBT-43, shut a few months after it was opened in May 2008. A Tribune photograph
Awareness drive a non-starter
Chandigarh, January 8
Even as big swanky schools have opened their gates for them, thousands of prospective beneficiaries of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act are yet to be informed about it.
In place, yet to kick off
Chandigarh, January 8
The pilot project of hi-tech parking lots, after installation three months ago at four sites in the city, has been left to rust. The municipal corporation (MC) has not handed over infrastructure to parking contractors.
In October past year, the semi-automatic system had been set up at four parking lots, at near Sahib Singh and near Empire Store, both in Sector 17, and in Sectors 22-B and Sector 35-B, but these had not become functional due to delay in handing over to contractors.
Cars at a parking lot in Chandigarh. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan
PCA recommends disciplinary action against policemen
Chandigarh, January 8
The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) has recommended disciplinary action against police officers of the Sector-11 police station for their lethargy and delay as they sat on a complaint of forgery against a PGI employee for two years.
Brace for more chill
Chandigarh, January 8
Residents are likely to face more chill in the next couple of days, with day and night temperatures likely to dip further in view of sporadic rain during the past two days.
Birds seek warm spots at the Rose Garden in Sector 16 of Chandigarh. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
86 new CTU buses on the way
Chandigarh, January 8
Although the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) has planned to add 86 new buses to its fleet, but those will be showpieces at CTU depots.
There is a shortage of drivers and conductors and no fresh appointment is being made. The CTU is short of staff and many buses are already parked at depots.
Kidnapping call sends PCR staff in a tizzy
Chandigarh, January 8
The UT police went into a tizzy last night when the police control room received a call that an elderly person has been kidnapped in an Indica car.
The call was received at around 10 pm that two unidentified youths forced an elderly person into the car. However, nothing was found on the spot when PCR gypsies and the police team of the Sector 34 police station reached the spot.
NHAI files complaint against MLA’s kin
Panchkula, January 8
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has lodged a complaint with the police against Rabhubir Singh, a local resident, alleging that he lifted the earth from its land adjoining National Highway 22 near Amravati Enclave. Rabhubir is related to a senior office-bearer of the district Congress. He is also a distant relative of INLD leader and Kalka MLA Pradip Chaudhary.
Affair with girl may be reason for Khatauli double murder
Panchkula, January 8
The affair with a girl at his native village in West Bengal is likely to be the reason behind the murder of Mujib-ur-Rehman (19) and his brother-in-law Ansur Ali (55) at Khatauli village, near here, last week. Mujib had received threats from the girl’s relatives who live in West Bengal and due to this reason only he was sent here to stay with his father Rafi-ul-Islam.
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Stray cattle on a road in Sector 20 in Panchkula. Tribune photo: Nitin MIttal |
Memories relived
Chandigarh, January 8
Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, organised a reunion after 28 years. Alumni from various parts of the country as well as from abroad attended the meet and honoured teachers of the school.
17 teachers felicitated
Chandigarh, January 8
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan felicitated 17 teachers and other staff members for their contribution towards academic and extra-curricular activities in their respective schools across the region.
Rehearsal for election staff
Mohali, January 8
A rehearsal of the polling staff deployed in Mohali, Dera Bassi and Kharar constituencies was held at three different places in the district.
District election officer (DEO) Varun Roojam said 2,324 employees had been deployed on the polling duty at 581 polling stations in three constituencies.
Ramoowalia banking on work done for women, youth
 Mohali, January 8
While the SAD candidate from Mohali, Balwant Singh Ramoowalia, is banking on his past experience and work done for the women deserted by their NRI grooms and youngsters languishing in jails abroad, the Congress candidate, Balbir Singh Sidhu today promised to uplift the ailing industry in Mohali. “The industry had been totally ignored by the SAD. The Congress would bail it out,” he said while addressing a press conference here.
Junk godowns bane of
Pinjore
Panchkula, January 8
The junk godowns situated on the Baddi-Pinjore road have become a health hazard for the local residents. The junk dealers instead of disposing of the garbage in a proper manner, set the waste material on fire every evening posing a danger to the health of the local population. The problem has been persisting for a long but the local administration has failed to take any effective step in this
regard.
Fact File
Need for implementation in systematic manner
There has been a constant rise in cases of murders, snatchings, armed robberies and thefts in tricity and it is natural for the residents to feel unsafe. Beat patrolling is a great concept if implemented in a systematic manner.
Running gave me a second life: Fauja Singh
 Panchkula, January 8
“Running has given me a second life,” said 100-year-old Fauja Singh, a veteran athlete, for whom athleticism is the only thing he knows, loves and prays.
Here to flag off the 2nd Panchkula running and living marathon, including a cross-country half marathon (21.097 km), cross-country (10 km) and cross-country (5 km), the athlete was seen promoting sports among the youth.
Marathon legend Fauja Singh runs with participants at Panchkula on Sunday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
Scheme for invalided defence staff implemented
Chandigarh, January 8
About eight months after a new scheme to benefit invalided paramilitary personnel was announced by the Finance Minister, the same has now also been implemented for armed forces personnel.
Members of the VHP and Bajrang Dal protest against DP Dattana, chief executive official of Mata Mansa Devi Shrine, alleging him of misbehaviour with one of the priests at Hanuman Dham in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: S Chandan |
Candigarh scan
Book released
In a function organised by the Rajasthan Parishad, a book “Aao Guitar Seekhain” written by Sanjeev Kohli, a renowned guitarist and music guru of the tricity, was released at the Rajasthan Bhawan, Sector 33-A. Chief guest Shobha Kosar, registrar Pracheen Kala Kendra, and guest of honour Rakesh Sharma, CEO “Aaj Samaj” released the book. Chief guest Shobha Kosar, registrar Pracheen Kala Kendra, and guest of honour Rakesh Sharma, CEO “Aaj Samaj” released the book.
PSEB result on Jan 10
Mohali, January 8
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will declare its result of the first semester of its matriculation examination on January 10.
Board chairman, Dr Dalbir Singh Dhillon, in an announcement here today said the result would be available on the board website www.pseb.ac.in from 8 am onwards on January 10.
New academic session inaugurated at PGI
Chandigarh, January 8
Dr N Sathyamurthy, director, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali, inaugurated the new academic session of the PGI here yesterday. He delivered his address on “Dedicating yourself to a cause-A chemist’s perspective”.
He emphasized on the need for research in the medical field. He said, “Research is the key to success in medicine and you have an opportunity to work on diseases like TB, malaria and leischmania and solve problems through research.”
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