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What a waste, every year!
Chandigarh, February 28
Every year, all 35 councillors are provided luggage trolley bags for carrying a ‘truckload’ of their agenda items for the General House of the municipal corporation (MC).
Bullet planted, argues police
Panchkula, February 28
The controversial case of Nelson, Dr Sumit Sofat’s driver, being shot at in 2009, took an interesting turn today, with the Panchkula police moving the district court, arguing that the bullet was planted inside the body and he never received any gunshot.
36 structures razed in demolition drive
Mohali, February 28
As many as 36 commercial structures constructed illegally in various places were demolished by the enforcement wing of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) today.
Punjabi version of Hindi play ‘Chehrey’ enthrals audience
Chandigarh, February 28
Theatre for Theatre marked their participation in the ongoing TFT Basant theatre fest with a brilliant presentation of the Punjabi version of their Hindi play Chehrey at the Randhawa Auditorium.
Dead foetus found
Mohali, February 28
A dead foetus was found in Kumbra village here today. According to reports, children saw stray dogs dragging the foetus around which drew the attention of the locals. The villagers later buried the foetus near a temple.
Officials inspect the foetus found at Kumbra village,
Mohali, on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
GMCH-32 to have mobile unit for cancer screening
Chandigarh, February 28
The Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, is all set to have a mobile unit with facilities of mammography and ultrasound for the screening of breast cancer. The hospital has already placed an order for the unit after the Chandigarh Administration sanctioned Rs 1.60 crore for the purpose.
GMCH-32 contractual sweepers scatter garbage at hospital
Chandigarh, February 28
The nationwide strike call by trade unions evoked a partial response in city government hospitals.
While some of the workers did not reach for work in the morning hours at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), the workers at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, decided to stay at the workplace. At GMSH, Sector16, also the workers decided to remain on
duties
Harrassed passengers at the Sector-43 bus stand in Chandigarh.
Amit garg case
Vigilance department to issues look-out notice for two
Chandigarh, February 28
The Vigilance Department of the UT police will issue a look-out notice for two persons who led Amit Garg to Sector 17 police station along with his mother’s body.
As part of the ongoing enquiry into Amit’s suicide in Ambala, the department reviewed the 70-second long CCTV footage of the Sector 17 police station where two persons were seen accompanying Amit to the police and gesturing behind his back.
Policeman guilty of bribe repatriated
Chandigarh, February 28
ASI Deshraj of the proclaimed offender special team of the UT police has been repatriated to his parent state Punjab after being found guilty of taking Rs 3,000 as bribe in connivance with head constable Vajinder Singh. While Deshraj is on the run, Vajinder has been nabbed by the CBI.
Traders beat up contractor’s employee
 Mohali, February 28
An employee of a contractor of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority
(GMADA) was allegedly beaten up during the laying of a stormwater pipe in Industrial Area, Phase IX, here today.
Industrialists stop the work of a GMADA contractor at Phase IX, Industrial Area,
Mohali, on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
‘0001’ fetches Rs 9.5 lakh
Mohali, February 28
Setting a new record in the auction of vehicle numbers, the number, 0001 in the “Q” series, went for Rs 9.50 lakh here today. The reserve price was only Rs 50,000. The number was bought by Makhan Singh, an agriculturist of Bari village.
Makhan Singh, who bought the number. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Officials need to be sensitised on use of solar energy: Expert
Chandigarh, February 28
Aiming at sharing best ways for harnessing solar energy and addressing critical issues for implementing solar technology in
City Beautiful, a one-day seminar on “Chandigarh- Solar City of the Future: Planning and Implementation” was held at the UT Guest House, here today.
Chandigarh Scan
Sobti’s Successor
Senator in search committee leaves fraternity fuming
Chandigarh, February 28
The search committee constituted for the selection of new Vice Chancellor of Panjab University, Chandigarh, has come under the scanner with questions being raised on the issue of propriety. Former Ambassador IS Chadha, who is one of the members of the panel, happens to be an active Panjab University-nominated senator.
UIET students stand out
Chandigarh, February 28
Team Chargeurs Phoenix, a team of 11 students of University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University, Chandigarh, won the first prize in a national-level motor sports event “BAJA SAEINDIA-2012” held in Indore.
CSIO observes National Science Day
Chandigarh, February 28
The Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) celebrated National Science Day today by holding an “Open Day” and organising a special lecture for its scientists and staff members. All labs of the CSIO remained open for the general public.
Students being apprised of a scientific instrument at the CSIO in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Board exam fever: Students approach councillors
Chandigarh, February 28
With hardly two days left for the CBSE examination, councillors are busy giving tips on how to attempt question papers.
Fellowship for student
Chandigarh, February 28
Making the college proud, Akshi Chawla a psychology student of MCM College, bagged the coveted fellowship under YIF 2012-13. The YIF fellowship is offered to 50 students from various academic disciplines across the country.
Deepak Kaushik is PUSA president
Chandigarh, February 28
Deepak Kaushik won the Panjab University Staff Association (PUSA) elections to the post of president after defeating Dharam Pal Sharma who has remained PUSA president for over two decades. While Kaushik secured 322 votes, Sharma managed to bag 273 votes, meanwhile the third contender for the presidential post Jaswinder got 196 votes.
Placement drive
Panchkula: Swami Devi Dyal Group of Professional Institutions,
Barwala, conducted a placement drive. Global Coordinates Company visited the campus. About 15 students of BTech and MCA were selected by the company. An “Annual Academic Awards” function was held at Saupin’s School, Sector 9. A special assembly was held. — TNS
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Various trade unions, including the AICCTU and the CITU, supported by the clerical staff in the banking sector, caused inconvenience to the public here today.
