|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
|
Youth killed in midnight brawl
Chandigarh, January 13 According to the complaint lodged by Dilshaad Ali, security guard with Aroma, six or seven persons came out of the coffee shop where Harminder, standing beside his Maruti car (CH03-9824), was having ice-cream. The group got into a heated argument with him. Following heated arguments, they beat him up. As the group began to flee after bashing him up, Harminder took out a rod from his car and chased them. As they reached the road on the rear side of the petrol station, the youths overpowered him and one of them hit Harminder with a heavy rod on
the head. The assaulting youths fled, leaving behind their Scorpio car (CH01AC-0195). A PCR van rushed the victim to the PGI, where he was declared brought dead. The number of the Scorpio car was traced to a Sector-36 resident Sukjit Singh Sooch. Sooch was not found residing at the address located. The police said it had identified some of the accused and raids were on to arrest them. The mobile phones of all of them had been switched off. The police said the attack
was not preplanned and was a spur-of-the-moment reaction. ASP (Central) Desraj Singh said preliminary investigations revealed that Harminder was heavily drunk when he chased the youths. A case of murder under Section 302 of the IPC was registered at the Sector-17 police station. Harminder had recently returned from Ireland. An MBA student, he was unmarried. He was survived by his parents and elder brother Amrinder.
|
|
Endeavor a mystery
Drunk? Brother says no
Utter police failure
|
|
Police zeroes in on unidentified
caller
Rules out role of Aanchal’s father Tribune News Service
Zirakpur, January 13 The victims were found murdered at their house in Har Milap Nagar at Baltana in Zirakpur yesterday. Priyanka’s elder sister Aanchal was among the four girls who had allegedly made an MMS clip of their estranged friend in October past year. The police registered a case of murder against Pradeep Jindal, Aanchal’s father, and her boyfriend Vineet. Pradeep surrendered past night. The CIA team interrogated him and let him off after proper investigations, a police official said. Vineet was still at large, the police added. The bodies of the deceased were handed over to the family after post-mortem examination at the Dera Bassi Civil Hospital. The SMO said the police found two used condoms wrapped in a newspaper from the spot, which were sent for a DNA test to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory in Chandigarh. One of the doctors who conducted the post-mortem examination said Shikha’s throat was slit with a sharp-edged weapon and Priyanka’s throat bore strangulation marks. The doctors sent the viscera of the victims to Patiala. The doctors also sought a chemical report to check whether any or both were physical abused. Police sources revealed that more than one person was involved in the crime. A police official said it was too early to say anything about the involvement of the persons. After questioning Pradeep, who had not been staying with the family, investigators ruled out his role in the incident. Aanchal had told the police that she suspected the role of her father in the murders. The presence of used and unused condoms also made the police believe that more than one person frequented the place. A neighbour told the police that a number of persons used to frequent the house. The sources said Shikha and her daughters had shifted from Saini Vihar in Baltana to Har Milap Nagar past year after residents of the area had objected to certain activities of theirs. Residents of Saini Vihar had also complained to the police, which gave the family a warning, the sources added. Dera Bassi DSP Anil Sharma said, “We are suspecting the role of Aanchal and Pradeep in the crime, but the picture will be clear after proper investigations.” The police was working on various theories and the case would be solved soon, he added.
|
Sukhna depleting fast: Study
Chandigarh, January 13 Sources revealed that in the report it was mentioned that the Sukhna water level is going down 6mm daily in winter and 8 or 9 mm daily in summer. A senior official of the UT Administration said they had received the report and now on the basis of it the administration was planning to deal with the problems of low water level and weed in the Sukhna as well. The sources added that the UT Administration would dig many parts of the lake two feet deep in the summer to deal with the weed problem. But the administration is yet to decide on the strategy of digging, they added. The original area that the lake spanned had considerably shrunk. In 1958, the lake spread over 228 hectares. Today, it spanned 148 hectares, down by almost a third. In recent times, the maximum water level of the Sukhna was 1,163 feet. During 2010 monsoon, the water level recorded was 1,162 feet while during last monsoon in 2011 the water level had dipped to 1,155 feet. The water scarcity in Sukhna Lake has become a major concern for the higher authorities. Last week the administration had proposed to bring water from Kajauli water works to Sukhna Lake, particularly during winter, to tide over the water crisis. The UT Administration had demanded water for the lake during winter because the demand for water is naturally low during that season.
PU experts testing water
Recently, the UT Administration had awarded a two-year study project to the department of zoology of Panjab University (PU). Under this project the experts from the department would analyse water samples from the lake. The UT administration had agreed to pay Rs 10 lakh to the university to conduct the study.
|
|
Second EC notice to Ramoowalia
Mohali, January 13 The RO, Amit Talwar, said the SAD candidate has been issued notice in this regard. Harbhajan Mann, who had yesterday accompanied him during filing of nomination papers, had said he was in close relation of the Balwant Singh Ramoowlia and his presence and campaigning for him should not be counted in the election expenditure. Meanwhile, the returning office Dera Bassi Rajesh Tripathi issued notice to the SAD candidate, NK Sharma, following a complaint that there was a criminal case pending against him and the same was not disclosed in the nomination papers. A spokesman of NK Sharma said that there was no such case pending as the earlier the FIR had been cancelled.
|
|
Neighbours launch signature campaign against Fiza
Mohali, January 13 As a mark of protest, the children in the locality hanged posters against her in the ground followed by a press briefing by the residents. Fiza was, however, not available for comments as she was in hospital. The neighbour, Sanjay Aggarwal, his wife, Neeru, and their three children also received injuries in the clash. While Fiza was admitted to the GMCH, Sector 32, Chandigarh, with head injuries, Sanjay Aggarwal was admitted to the Government Civil Hospital, Phase VI, Mohali. Sources said since persons injured on both sides were under treatment, further investigation would start on the basis of medical records. The arguments between Fiza and her neighbour Sanjay Aggarwal over the issue turned violent when both the parties exchanged brick bats. The DSP City-II DS Mann said an FIR had been lodged on the basis of medical examination of the injured persons. Unconfirmed reports said that Dilip Mahjan, Fiza’s advocate, and another person named Tarun were also injured in the clash. Soon after the argument broke out, the police was called to solve the matter. But as the police left, both the parties clashed again.
|
|
IRCTC mulls advance booking of food
Chandigarh, January 13 The IRCTC has started Janata Meal, Jan Aahaar, Food Plaza and Dial-e-Meal schemes to provide meals to the passengers travelling on the long distance trains. At present, this facility has been taken up as a pilot project on the Karnataka Express and Goa Express. According to information available, this facility would be provided to passengers on confirmed tickets and the payment would not be taken online as it would be charged by the pantry staff after the delivery of food. As contractors, appointed by the railway division, were providing food items, the amount was not being taken online. Sources said the passengers would be able to book food in advance or at any of the railway stations falling on the route. The process of booking is easy and details about the food items were being displayed at the IRCTC’s website. Chief regional manager RK Sondh said the pilot project of booking food with e-tickets had already been started in some trains in South India and the same would be started in the North if the project was successful there. The IRCTC has provided this facility directly to the passengers and travel agents would not be able to book the tickets on their behalf. Once the ticket and food was booked online, the passengers would not be able to change or cancel the ordered food. According to information, Rs 10 would be charged for vegetable cutlets and Rs 30 for egg biryani. The food could be booked on the IRCTC’s website. The meals were available on fixed timings as per schedule. Fact File
|
|
Students enjoy Lohri warmth
Chandigarh, January 13 Meanwhile, the Lohri celebrations were in full swing at the Dev Samaj College for Women, with the sky finally getting cleared. The college campus reverberated with dhol beats and the traditional Lohri songs. Not before long the gathering was surcharged with the spirit of the festival and was seen enjoying and dancing to foot-taping music. Lohri sweets like gachak, ladoos and rewris were distributed among the revellers. The celebration continued till late as the students were seen enjoying the Lohri spirit, the fine weather and music in totality. The students and the staff of Guru Gobind Singh College for Women celebrated Lohri on the college campus with great enthusiasm. The girls were traditionally dressed and they danced around a bonfire to the tunes of Punjabi songs. A special Lohri dinner was organised for the hostel inmates who were also given indoor games as Lohri gifts. The NSS unit of Dev Samaj College of Education celebrated Lohri with great zeal and enthusiasm. The NSS volunteers visited Mother Teresa Home, Sector 23, and celebrated Lohri with its inmates. The prospective teachers sang and danced with the children and distributed sweets among them.
Functions mark festival
at Mohali schools
Mohali: The DAV school, Mohali, celebrated Lohri with zeal and vigour. Groundnuts, revris and popcorn were distributed among the students. A few activities were also conducted in the classrooms. The Principal, Dr Rosy Sharma, extended good wishes to the students, their parents and all the staff members. At Anees School, the students and staff members congregated to celebrate Lohri on the school campus where a huge bonfire was lit. A colourful function was organised to celebrate the festival. Aneet Goel, MD, Anees Group of Schools, was the chief guest on the occasion. Harpreet Grewal, Principal, Anees School, lighted the bonfire. At Ashmah International School, Principal Roopinder Ghuman inaugurated the function by lighting a bonfire. Students were wearing traditional dresses. Boliyan was the most enjoyed part of the function. The students and staff of Golden Bells Public School, Sector 77, Mohali, celebrated the festival along with girls from nearby slum areas. The Chairman of the school, Col CS Bawa, encouraged the girls to get basic education.
|
|
Panchkula admn to tighten noose around illegal miners
Panchkula, January 13 In recent past, many vehicles have been impounded by the local police for ferrying sand and stone extracted from local rivers illegally. Brar, who was presiding over the monthly meeting of the officers at district secretariat today, also directed the officers of the public health engineering and power departments not to sanction water and power connections to those who are encroaching upon the government land illegally in the district. Brar asked the officers to stop forthwith setting up of new ‘jhuggis’ on the government land and to check the use of polythene bags in the vegetable markets being set up in their respective areas and issue challan to guilty.
|
|
Advt norms in Sector 17
The Municipal Corporation will strictly enforce the advertisement control order and zonal control Order in sector 17. A meeting in this regard was attended by the UT Adviser, the Mayor and the Commissioner here on Friday. During the meeting it was decided that the zonal control order will be enforced strictly in the market and the other areas of Sector 17 and the improvement and development work of new plaza and the existing infrastructure in Sector 17 A and B will be completed soon.
Literary quiz
The newly formed Chandigarh Literary Society plans to organise a series of events to promote literary activities. For the first time, a literary quiz would be organised in Chandigarh next month, which would open to those above the age of 18 years. Prizes would be given to top three
teams.
Mohali scan
Urological problems
Dr Priyadarshi Ranjan, Associate Consultant, Kidney Transplant and Urology, Fortis Hospital, while interacting with 150 senior citizens and members of Sahaayak, a
support initiative for dialysis patients, on Friday spoke on “Urological Problems in the Golden Age” and “Living with Kidney Failure and Complications of Chronic Kidney Failure’. He said: “Urological issues are the third most common complaint among patients who are 65 plus. One of the most pre dominant problems is the lower urinary tract symptoms. The symptoms could include that urinedoes not come spontaneously, a person has to stand and wait for sometime before starting voiding, poor flow, straining to urinate, intermittent urination, feeling of incomplete emptying of bladder, etc”.
Faculty development
For implementing Noble Vision of the PTU on Faculty Development Programme, Sri Sukhmani Instistitute of Engineering and Technology, Dera Bassi, organised a five-day course on digital signal processing with focus on image processing using modern software tool its campus. Rajesh Tirpathi, SDM, Dera Bassi, inaugurated the programme. — Tribune Reporters
|
|
Visitors’ entry to airport banned
Chandigarh, January 13 Airport Director HS Toor has said the prohibition, which will remain effective from January 15 to January 30, has been imposed in view of Republic Day. During this period, only passengers would be allowed to enter the airport premises. Earlier, visitors were let in on production of a facilitation pass issued by the authorities. The decision in this regard has been taken in view of threat perceptions at the vital installations from anti-social elements.
|
|
|
Industry body distances itself from politics
Mohali, January 13 At an urgent executive committee meeting of the MIA held today, it was decided in principle that the platform is used to take up the problems related to the industries and any particular political party or candidate would not use it.
|
| HOME PAGE | |
Punjab | Haryana | Jammu & Kashmir |
Himachal Pradesh | Regional Briefs |
Nation | Opinions | | Business | Sports | World | Letters | Chandigarh | Ludhiana | Delhi | | Calendar | Weather | Archive | Subscribe | Suggestion | E-mail | |
