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Under the nose of authorities |
Pirated CDs on sale near the DC office at Sector 17 in Chandigarh on Monday.
Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari |
Girl falls from second floor at school
Chandigarh, February 13
There was high drama at St Anne’s School in Sector 32 here today as a Class-VIII student allegedly fell from the second floor. The Mohali resident was found in a pool of blood in the school compound.
Woman cheats triple in year
Chandigarh, February 13
When it comes to conning gullible people, there is no beating the fairer sex. UT police figure of the total women arrested for involvement in cheating cases has tripled in the past one year. While a total of eight women were arrested for fraud in 2010, the figure rose to 26 in 2011.
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Getting set for Valentine’s Day |
A girl buys gifts at a gallery in Sector 11 of Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: s chandan |
Mohali renamed, official orders not received yet
Mohali, February 13
The reported approval by the Union Home Ministry to rename Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar as
Ajitgarh, on the basis of a two-year-old proposal sent by the Punjab Government, has come not only as a surprise for the local residents but also it is double whammy for the officials of the state government who for the past over three decades have been promoting the Mohali township as Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar in the memory of the warrior son of the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh.
Contrary to the use of name ‘Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar’ in official communication and signboards, ‘Mohali’ is being used, in addition to abbreviating of the official name.
Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Fiza alleges police inaction
Mohali, February 13
Fiza, a divorcée of former Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, Chander Mohan, who was injured in a bloody clash with her neighbour over a petty issue, a month ago, has now alleged the police inaction in arresting those responsible for injuring her.
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Say cheese |
Artistes in a scene from the play ‘Letter to God’ at Panjab Kala Bhavan, Sector 16, Chandigarh, on Monday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari |
Application against HOA allowed
Panchkula, February 13
In the ongoing tussle between the Chautala and Rathee Group over the Haryana Olympic Association (HOA), the Chautala Group received a major blow today when the Panchkula Sessions Court allowed the revision of the petition filed by the Haryana Government against the discharge of Chautala led HOA director HS Bhadu and ex-cashier Bupinder Singh.
HUDA, MC fails to remove encroachments
Panchkula, February 13
Despite the directions of the Panchkula Deputy Commissioner Ashima
Brar, roadside enroachment in Panchkula can be easily witnessed. The Haryana Urban Development Authority
(HUDA) and Municipal Corporation has failed to remove encroachments.
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Romance in the air |
A couple walks hand-in-hand ahead of Valentine’s Day in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: manoj mahajan |
Vigilance raids former MC president’s house, finds it locked
Panchkula, February 13
The Haryana Vigilance Bureau today conducted raids at the former Pinjore MC president Kuldeep Singh’s residence at Pinjore in connection with Rs 1.17 crore Pinjore municipal scam. Besides Kuldeep’s residence, the team also raided at contractor Charanjeet Singh’s house but both the houses were locked.
BSNL soft on govt dues
Chandigarh, February 13
When it comes to the realisation of payment of bills, the state-owned telecom company BSNL has a separate set of standards for the common man, the state governments of Punjab and Haryana and the UT Administration.
February turning out to be a month of suicides
Chandigarh, February 13
The month of February, celebrated as the month of love, has witnessed six suicides cases in city, till now. Most of the younsters and teenagers who committed suicide were reported to be going through depression.
UT administration lax in maintaining accounts
Chandigarh, February 13
The cash-rich Chandigarh Administration appears to be least bothered when it comes to reconciliation of cash collected by various departments with treasury accounts. As per the rules, the entire cash collected by government departments has to be deposited in the treasury every day or the next working day (in case of a holiday or other such reasons), and the accounts of the department and the treasury have to be tallied on a regular basis to keep check.
A girl walks around the Rose Garden as youths look on. Tribune photo: S Chandan
Flouting all norms, trees trimmed
Chandigarh, February 13
Kulbhushan Kanwar, a butterfly lover, probably received the worst birthday gift today, after his society members trimmed down around 20 tress planted by him eleven years ago in the GBS Society, Sector 48, here.
MC gets four-month deadline on unauthorised structures
Chandigarh, February 13
For redeeming Ambala from encroachments, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today set a four-month deadline for the local municipal corporation (MC) to carry out a survey of unauthorised structures before removing those. The significant directions came by the Division Bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Mahesh Grover.
Staff crunch ails CFSL
Chandigarh, February 13
Known for its authenticity, the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) is currently facing an acute staff crunch, that has taken a heavy toll on the output of scientists, affecting inputs to cases of gory crime.
Florists on a roll
Chandigarh, February 13
With an increased demand in delivery of bouquets at midnight, city florists were on their toes on the Valentine’s eve preparing for the same. With over 200 such deliveries been planned for the V-Day, various shops funtioned till late night to meet the last-minute orders.
Policewomen in civvies to nab eve-teasers
Chandigarh, February 13
Policewomen dressed in civvies have been deputed for duty on the occasion of Valentine Day to nab eve-teasers.
The UT police has deployed policewomen all along the “geri route” and at public parks who will keep a watchful eye and nab eve-teasers.
Students at a dance party in connection with Valentine’s Day celebrations at Student Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Monday.
A Tribune photograph
Tight security at PU
Chandigarh, February 13
In a bid to avoid any unwanted incident, Panjab University has stepped up its security for Valentine’s Day. The university authorities will be regulating the entry to the campus through Gate No.2 (opposite Sector 15) as Gate No. 1 and 3 will remain closed from 9am to 3pm tomorrow.
suman case
Doctors’ counsel blames it on hospital administration
Chandigarh, February 13
The counsel for the accused doctors in transfusing wrong blood to a slum-dweller Suman on December 16, 2010, sought to lay the blame entirely on the hospital administration and lack of procedure and protocol in the institution. The counsel termed the inquiry report as a pre-determined effort to shield senior doctors by giving findings against the intern and contractual doctors. The UT State Consumer Commission today started hearing arguments in the infamous Suman case.
Drive to check over-speeding begins today
Chandigarh, February 13
In an advisory, the Chandigarh traffic police has stated that the department will start a daily over-speeding check, in effort to curb road accidents, from tomorrow.
Staff of Sampark Centres call off strike
Chandigarh, February 13
All Sampark Centres and Gram Centres will resume work from tomorrow as the employees of these centres have called off their strike this evening. “The issue has been resolved amicably. We have agreed to their main demand of hike in salaries by giving them 20 per cent increase,” said Yogesh Kumar, CEO, SPIC and director, Information Technology.
Heavy rush at the Sampark Centre in Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Monday. A tribune photograph
PU toppers to get medals after two-month delay
Chandigarh, Feburary 13
After waiting for two long months, more than 200 PU toppers will probably get their hard earned gold medals on March 4.
Students, police launch awareness drive
Chandigarh, Feburary 13
In keeping with the college’s age long tradition of being actively involved with the social welfare activities, MCM DAV College for Women, in collaboration with the Chandigarh Police, has devised a novel mechanism to ensure safety of city residents, especially the senior citizens.
Volunteers and police officials take part in awareness drive in Sector 36, Chandigarh, on Monday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
UT government schools ban exchange of Valentine gifts
Chandigarh, Feburary 13
In a bid to avoid any discipline issues, several UT government schools have banned exchange of valentine cards and gifts in addition to asking students to ‘stick to their limits’ on Valentine’s day. Principals concerned in several schools have issued instructions that students will have to face dire consequences if caught bunking school, carrying mobiles or having any celebration on school premises.
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