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Thanks to brawls, Aroma may close down 24-hr eatery
Chandigarh, January 15
The recent murder of a youth outside the most happening night-food eating joint in the city has forced the Aroma hotel authorities to contemplate closing the 24-hour eatery and impose restrictions on its timings.

A PCR vehicle stationed in front of Aroma at Sector 22, Chandigarh, on Sunday night. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

More rain in next 24 hours
Chandigarh, January 15
Cold wave conditions are likely to persist in the tricity region as the weather office has predicted more rain during the next 24 hours, bringing down the temperature further.

A cyclist caught in heavy rain in Sector 8, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

P’kula MC has funds, but won’t spend
Panchkula, January 15
The Panchkula Municipal Corporation (MC) has spent only Rs 3.5 crore during the current financial year (2011-2012) out of the budget allocation of more than Rs 57 crore even as residents of the town are clamouring for better civic facilities.

COMMUNITY

Road mishaps claim maximum lives in India
In India, road accidents account for the maximum number of deaths. The World Health Organisation in the ‘Global Status Report on Road Safety’ has pointed out that speeding and drunk driving are the major contributing factors to road mishaps. As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the total number of deaths due to road accidents in India every year is over 1, 35,000. The NCRB report also states drunk driving as a major factor.

Classrooms turn ‘smart’
Chandigarh, January15
With an aim to convert all classrooms in government colleges into smart classrooms, equipped with audio-visual aids, the UT’s department of  higher education has asked all the principals to submit a detailed report of the infrastructure required to implement the scheme.

Stale info on ut Admn website
Chandigarh, January 15
Logging on to the official website of the Chandigarh Administration does not mean that you will get correct information.

Raids on to arrest main accused
Chandigarh, January 15
The UT police today conducted raids at various places to arrest Sukhjit Singh Sooch, accused in the murder of Harminder Singh. The police conducted raids at the Mohali phase 11 house of the accused and also at a possible hideout in Panchkula. His mobile phone is on surveillance, the police said.

UT departments owe Rs 4 crore
Chandigarh, January 15
Government departments where water connections have been snapped by the Municipal Corporation on account of non-clearance of arrears of water bills are seemingly managing their requirements illegally rather than paying their dues. Bills amounting to Rs 4 crores (approximately) are due from them.

In need of repair A road in a bad shape at Sector 12-A in Panchkula. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal

FOSWAC seeks revamping of education, medical facilities
Chandigarh, January 15
Concerned over the growing need of the UT administration to look into major issues related to the city, the Federation of Sector Welfare Association, Chandigarh (FOSWAC), has made a representation to the Advisor to the UT administrator attracting his attention towards the need of revamping the education and medical facilities in the city.

TBRL golden jubilee celebrations conclude
Chandigarh, January 15
The year-long golden jubilee celebrations of Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) concluded here today with several functions being organised to mark the event. An establishment under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the laboratory has worked on several projects of national importance.

Tricity Scan
The Bhai JaitaJee Foundation (BJF) today announced that it would provide free coaching every year to at least 200 students from the economically weaker sections of society. The scheme would be implemented in collaboration with the Corporate Training and Development Institute (CTDI), Chandigarh.

Committed to faith Devotees remember Hajrat Imam Hussain as they take part in a ‘chelum’ in Mohali on Sunday. Tribune photo: vicky gharu

Campaigning reaches a crescendo
Mohali, January 15
The heat generated by electioneering did not dampen the spirit of candidates, who undertook door-to-door campaigning in Mohali. The wife and son of the Congress candidate, Daljit Kaur and Kanwarbeer Singh Sidhu, campaigned in Phase III B1, 4 and 7 while asking residents to vote for a change.

Police on lookout for three youths
Zirakpur, January 15
Investigations into the double murder case of 42-year-old Shikha and her 17-year-old daughter Priyanka has revealed that three youths in their mid-20s spoke to Shikha on her mobile phone before going to her house on the day of the murder at Har Milap Nagar in Baltana.

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged road separating Sectors 4 and 5 in Panchkula on Sunday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal

Bhandara complex opened
Panchkula, January 15
A bhandara complex built at a cost of Rs 5 crore was inaugurated at Mata Mansa Devi Temple here today. The complex was inaugurated by Sat Pal Gupta, chairman, Shree Mata Mansa Devi Bhandara Committee Charitable Trust.

Youth dies in road mishap
Chandigarh, January 15
A 24-year-old youth riding a bike died after his motorcycle rammed into the Sector 36 roundabout in the wee hours today. The deceased has been identified as Amanpreet, resident of Sector 39.

City sees little change in vegetable prices
Chandigarh, January 15
A little change was recorded in the prices of green vegetables in the city last week. The retail prices in Sector 26 vegetable market were as follows.

EDUCATION

Reserved seats lie vacant
Chandigarh, January 15
With only 700 applications pouring in for the 3000 seats reserved for students from the disadvantaged section of society under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (or the RTE Act) in 80 private schools, it appears that the entire exercise has been a waste.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Lok adalats providing speedy justice: DC
Fatehgarh Sahib, January 15
“Lok adalats have been providing easy, speedy and cheap justice by way of settlement of cases through mutual understanding, therefore the public and all heads of government departments should approach these courts,” said Yashveer Mahajan, Deputy Commissioner, while presiding over a meeting of the district heads and District Legal Services Authority.

Trees are being axed to widen a road at Industrial Area in Phase III of Mohali. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

PPP, BSP activists join SAD
Fatehgarh Sahib, January 15
The election campaign of Prof Prem Singh Chandumajra got a shot in the arm as during his visit to Sirhind and rural areas, the PPP workers led by Gurjit Singh Khatri, circle president, Sirhind, along with his supporters, joined the SAD and assured vote and support to him.

Failed to develop town, admits CM
Fatehgarh Sahib, January 15
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, in an written appeal, has admitted to have failed to develop the district as per his wishes.

Candidates intensify campaign
Dera Bassi, January 15
Candidates of various political parties and Independent candidates have intensified their campaign.

Council takes up patients’ issues
Ambala, January 15
Members of the Senior Citizens Welfare Council, Ambala City, had an interaction with indoor patients of the Civil Hospital today. The council members heard their problems.

COURTS

Syndicate Bank pulled up for harassing complainant
Mohali, January 15
The Mohali District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has come down heavily on the Phase XI branch of Syndicate Bank for harassing a consumer by wrongly deducting penal interest from his savings bank account and imposing a penalty of Rs 231 for non-maintaining minimum balance.

Insurance company told to compensate complainants
Mohali, January 15
In five separate cases pertaining to the landowners of Bhago Majra village, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Mohali, has come down heavily on Bajaj Alliance Life Insurance Company Limited for deficiency in service while insuring a sum of Rs 5.50 lakh and not informing the investor about terms and conditions of the policy and their implications.

CRIME

Two held in dowry case
Panchkula, January 15
The Pinjore police today arrested the husband and father-in-law of a woman for demanding dowry.

Passersby thrash thieves
Panchkula, January 15
Three persons were thrashed by the public when they were caught stealing goods at a factory in Industrial Area last night. While two of the accused were admitted to General Hospital, their third accomplice Manoj was arrested by the police.

Lucknow branch of SBI fined Rs 3,000
Chandigarh, January 15
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum-I has slapped a fine of Rs 3,000 on the Lucknow-based Alambagh branch of State Bank of India (opposite party number 1) for deducting amount from the savings account of a Sector 31 resident after he applied for the transfer of his account to the city.

SPORTS

 Astroturf? Not for three more months
Chandigarh, January 15
Hockey fans will have to for another three months to get the new Astroturf at Hockey Stadium in Sector 42 here.




The to-be-replaced turf at Hockey Stadium in Sector 42 of Chandigarh. Tribune Photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Netball trials on Jan 18
Chandigarh, January 15
The Netball Association of Chandigarh will conduct trials to select city netball teams, both boys and girls, at Mount Carmel School, Sector 47, on January 18.

Tribune Impact: Back to match fitness New fencing nets for the six-a-side astroturf at Hockey Stadium in Sector 42 of Chandigarh. The field was a shambles due to poor maintenance, with algae growing on it. After a report was published in these columns, the area was cleaned and fitted with new fencing. Tribune Photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Indian cricketer going places in Hungary
Panchkula, January 15
He may not have got the chance to represent the nation in cricket, but is living his dream of making a name in the sport. Abhishek Khetarpal of Panchkula, presently residing in Hungary, has been awarded the Cricketer of the Year Award for 2011 by the Hungarian Cricket Association.

Maharashtra in driver’s seat
Chandigarh, January 15
Continuing from their overnight score of 41 runs, Punjab were struggling to register a big total against Maharashtra during the third day of the four-day quarter-final match of the Cooch Behar Trophy (for under-19 boys) here today.