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Couple defies odds for unity
Panchkula, February 9
There could not have been a quintessential example of Valentine Week better than the story of Dharminder Kumar, who served jail sentence for absconding with his lover, who was minor at that point of time and coming out of jail and marrying her again, much to the discomfort of the girl’s family. To add a little icing to the marriage pudding, the couple has approached the Panchkula Court for protection.
City Metro to go on steam in 5 yrs
Chandigarh, February 9
The Metro would start running in the city by 2018. This is what RC Sharma, Joint General Manager, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), asserted in his presentation on the Chandigarh Metro Project at the Administrator’s Advisory Council meeting at UT Guest House here today.
| A prayer for Yuvi |
Students of Gurukul Vidyapeeth take part in a havan to pray for speedy recovery of cricketer Yuvraj Singh in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari |
Midnight ‘shock’ for panel members
Chandigarh, February 9
It was not less than a ‘shock’ for several members of the various committees of the Administrator’s Advisory Council, when they found policemen knocking at their doors past midnight. They were delivering copies of the revised agenda of the council’s meeting, which was scheduled for today at 11 am.
Municipal Corporation mulls house tax imposition
Chandigarh, February 9
After prolonged discussions and despite vehement opposition by different resident associations, the Municipal Corporation has finally decided to consider imposing house tax in the city. In fact, the MC is also bringing up the agenda for the revision of the commercial property tax along with the property tax in the forthcoming house meeting on February 16.
No stopping ‘killer’ auto-rickshaws
Chandigarh/Panchkula, February 9
Auto-rickshaws packed with students and their bags bulging out is a common sight in Chandigarh and Panchkula. Throwing the rules to winds, auto-rickshaw drivers pack their vehicles to capacity, without ensuring children’s safety and security.
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| Schoolstudents in an auto-rickshaw in Sector 19, Chandigarh, on Thursday.
Tribune photo: Pravesh Chauhan |
An auto-rickshaw carrying students in Sector 14,
Panchkula, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal |
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Inquiry marked into infant’s death
Chandigarh, February 9
Even as the GMSH-16 authorities today marked an inquiry into the allegations of negligence in the death of an infant yesterday, CCTV footage viewed by the hospital officials belies the claim of the deceased's family that there was a delay of half an hour by doctors in attending to the infant.
Green belts ‘open casinos’
 Chandigarh, February 9
Green belts in the city have been turned into open casinos by daily wage earners and people with criminal background.
The areas of Sector 42, Sector 38 (west), Sector 26 (back of the timber market), Sector 25 (residential area) and Sector 52 are hot spots for gamblers.
A view of a park at Sector 42 adjoining Attawa village. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Cultural heritage of Kerala comes alive
Chandigarh, February 9
A group of 20 accomplished Mohinattam and Kathakali dancers brought alive the old cultural heritage of
Kerala, the abode of God, as the acclaimed choreographer danseuse, Jaya Prabha, puts it at the Kerala Tour Partnership seminar held at a hotel here today.
About 20 dancers from the International Academy of Mohinattam and International
Centre for Kathakali, Delhi, performed.
In God’s Own Country:
An artiste from Kerala performs Kathakali at a hotel in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Police ‘highhandedness’ to the fore again
Chandigarh, February 9
Yet another case of alleged highhandedness by the Haryana police has come to light.
3 constables held guilty of vandalism at rally
Chandigah, February 9
Three constables of the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) of the Chandigarh police have been held guilty of vandalism act for damaging public property during a political rally in March, 2011.
CME on practical aspects of childhood
Chandigarh, February 9
A continuous medical education (CME) programme on “Childhood epilepsy in office practice” will be conducted on February 12. The CME would focus on practical aspects of childhood.
DSPs shifted
Chandigarh, February 9
DSP Baljit Chadha has been transferred to Women and Child Support Unit while DSP Kamaldeep has been transferred to Economic Offences Wing.
Convicted SI dismissed
Chandigarh, February 9
Senior police officials today dismissed SI Ravinder Singh, who was accused of murdering his wife in 1998 and convicted by the High Court past year. He was posted at the Industrial Area police station.
6th Sikh celebrates golden jubilee
Chandigarh, February 9
The 6th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment celebrated its golden jubilee at Chandi Mandir military station today. Raised on this day in 1962 at
Meerut, the battalion has a rich history of valour, sacrifices and martial traditions spanning over the past five decades.
Chief of Staff, Western Command, Lt-Gen Baljeet Singh (left), presents a silver trophy to the commanding officer of 6 Sikh on the occasion of the unit’s golden jubilee in Chandi Mandir on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
Kiran’s kin refuse to take her body
Chandigarh, February 9
High drama was witnessed at the Government Multi-Speciality Hospital, Sector 16, after the family of Kiran, who allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself in Sector 19 on Wednesday, alleged that the hospital staff was not giving them the postmortem report.
In memory of Jagjit Singh
Chandigarh, February 9
Rich musical tributes were paid to legendary ghazal king Jagjit Singh on his 71st birthday by his foremost disciple, ghazal maestro Vinod Sehgal and other well-known artistes at the Bhaaji Gursharn auditorium at Gian Sagar Educational and Charitable Trust Complex, Ram Nagar, last evening.
pinjore mc scam
Vigilance bureau issues warrants
Panchkula, February 9
The Haryana Vigilance Bureau today issued warrants against the four accused including the Pinjore MC President and Secretary in the Rs 1.17 crore Pinjore municipal scam.
Attempt to rape case
‘Parties reach compromise’
Panchkula, February 9
Two days after the registration of an FIR under the charges of attempt to rape against the Gurudwara Nada Sahib manager, both the parties have reportedly reached at compromise.
Few applicants for GMADA apartment scheme
Mohali, February 9
Allotment of flats is assured for certain categories under GMADA’s Purab Premium Apartment scheme as a very few applications have been received in such categories.
Four shops gutted in fire in Mohali
Mohali, February 9
Yet another fire broke in Phase I Rehri Market in the wee hours today morning. The fire damaged the items kept in four kiosks. Though the local administration is yet to ascertain loss suffered by the shopkeepers yet sources said that the total amount of loss was around Rs 4
lakh.
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| Some of the shops that were damaged in the fire which broke out last night in Phase I, Mohali. Tribune Photo: Parvesh Chauhan |
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Power shutdown
Power supply to Sectors 5, 7, 8, 9, 22, 31 and Kaimbwala village will remain suspended from 10 am to 5 pm on Friday. The supply will also remain suspended to Sectors 33 and 34 from 11 am to 3 pm and power in Phases I and II of Ram Darbar from 9.30 am to 1 pm.
PUTA to hold rally on February 22
Chandigarh, February 9
Reacting to the reported collapse of Panjab University’s accounts and audit branch, the PU Teachers’ Association (PUTA) has decided to hold a rally on February 22 to attract the authorities attention towards the problems being faced by teachers.
| On wings of fancy |
Students take part in an inter-school painting competition to mark the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore at Strawberry Fields World School in Chandigarh on Thursday. A Tribune photograph |
PSEB issues notices to 820 schools
Mohali, February 9
Even as the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) is gearing itself for the March examinations to be held through the semester system, it has issued notices to 820 schools for failing to submit grades of internal assessment of their students who appeared in the semester exams in September 2011.
Psychological test at GCG-42
Chandigarh, February 9
The annual psycho fest was organised by the department of psychology of Postgraduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42. Students of the department diligently prepared working models depicting themes like motivation, learning and phobias.
Board Exams
Counsellors’ panel constituted to aid students
Chandigarh, February 9
In lieu of the forthcoming board examinations of classes X and XII, the
UT education department today constituted a panel of counsellors to aid students in dealing with exams related stress and subject specific problems.
200 vow to support ‘Smoke-Free City’ campaign
 Chandigarh, February 9
Over 200 students of Postgraduate Government College, Sector 11, pledged to support the “Smoke-Free City” campaign, as they formed a human chain on the college premises today.
Students of Postgraduate Government College, Sector 11, make a human chain to mark their support for the ‘Smoke-Free City’ campaign in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
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