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Amit Garg case
Role of eight police officials under scanner
Chandigarh, February 29
The role of eight policemen and SHOs and DSPs of police stations of Sectors 17, 34 and Industrial Area, has come under the scanner for negligence of duty in handling the Amit Garg case. Amit had later committed suicide.
Hollywood crew comes calling
Oscar-winning director in city to shoot film on Osama bin Laden
Chandigarh, February 29
There is excitement among students of Punjab Engineering College (PEC) as Oscar-winner and legendary Hollywood director Kathryn Bigelow, who has directed “The Hurt Locker”, is shooting a film on Osama bin Laden on the campus.
A Hollywood film on the life of Osama bin Laden being shot in the Sector 15 market, Chandigarh, on Wednesday.
Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
River, nullah in Kansal area non-existent now: Punjab govt
Chandigarh, February 29
The Punjab government has categorically stated that the river or nullah in the Kansal area is now non-existent.
In a reply to a PIL filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court on saving Sukhna Lake, the Punjab government has relied on Google image to portray that the land under the river was individually held and had now been put to various uses in Kaimbwala village in Chandigarh and Kansal in Punjab.
Divine light:
The golden light of the sun gives a divine touch to the sunset in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
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MC wakes up to stray dog menace
Chandigarh, February 29
After a dogbite incident in which a councillor was involved, the municipal corporation (MC) authorities and the councillor concerned realised that they had no proper system to control the stray dog menace.
Chandigarh scan
Accessing e-resources
The library of DAV College, Sector10, organised a lecture on “Accessing e-resources at AC Joshi Library” by Dr Raj Kumar, librarian, AC Joshi Library,
PU. Deepti Madaan, chief librarian of DAV College, Sector 10, emphasised on the need for the libraries to keep pace with the changing scenario and to meet the requirements of tech-savvy readers.
Students of Woodlands House School, Panchkula, perform a dance during their annual function ‘MUSIQUE-2012’ at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Former nursing student goes berserk, damages hospital property
Was struck off rolls three years ago for violent, erratic behaviour
Mohali, February 29
A former student of the Fortis School of Nursing who was struck off the rolls about three years ago went on the rampage and damaged the hospital property here today.
14 illegal structures razed
Mohali, February 29
As many as 14 structures constructed illegally in various places were demolished by the enforcement wing of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) even as the drive faced a tough opposition at Balongi village here today.
No consumer forum proceedings from this week
Member passes away; new appointment likely to take time
Panchkula, February 29
Following the death of its member, SP Singh, on Saturday, the Panchkula District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum will not be able to function from this week onwards.
Walking the ramp: Students participate in a fashion show at the College of Commerce in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Manon Mahajan
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Benares express? Wait a bit more
Railway Board yet to okay special Holi train
Chandigarh, February 29
With just a week to go for Holi, which falls on March 8, the proposed train from Chandigarh to Benares is yet to get the final nod from the Railway Board.
A huge rush of migrants from Uttar Pradesh generally makes a beeline to the railway station to book tickets for their native places to celebrate Holi there.
Sanitation contract extended
Mohali, February 29
Even as the municipal council is planning to carry out the work of lifting garbage at its own level instead of outsourcing it, the sanitation contract of the town has been extended by about a month.
Saluting womanhood
 Chandigarh, February 29
The Punjabi play ‘Agli dastak hon ton
pehlan’ was presented by the Natyam group from Bathinda in the second TFT Basant Theatre Festival at Randhawa auditorium here today.
It was a credible tribute to womanhood and a woman’s devout dedication and sacrifices for her family and motherland.
Written by Pali Bhupinder, the play flourished under the direction of Kirti Kirpal to bring into focus the woes and sufferings of womanhood.
Artistes enact a scene from the play ‘Agli Dastak Hon Ton Pehlan’ at the Punjab Kala Bhavan in Chandigarh on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
Poor upkeep of park irks residents
 Mohali, February 29
Residents have complained to the GMADA authorities about the poor upkeep of Silvi Park in Phase X here. The residents, who have written to the Chief Administrator of GMADA, said the condition of the park had deteriorated over the years due to the lack of proper maintenance by the authorities.
A neglected part of the Silvi Park at Phase X of Mohali on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
New official takes charge
Chandigarh, February 29
SK Chadha today took over as Chief Engineer of the UT engineering department in a brief ceremony at the UT Secretariat here following the superannuation of SK Jaitley here this evening.
Nights to be colder
Chandigarh, February 29
Though people in the region got slight relief from cold-wave conditions, nights would be colder as night temperatures were likely to decline in the next few days.
PU Syndicate decides against fee hike
Enhances salaries of part-time lecturers in law department
Chandigarh, February 29
In an important development, the Panjab University Syndicate today decided that there will be no fee hike in the forthcoming academic session(July 2012-2013). It has been specified that there will be no hike in the fee for the courses run by the university.
Enforce teachers’ evaluation: PU students
Protest before Syndicate meeting
 Chandigarh, February 29
The demand for introducing teachers’ evaluation system by the Panjab University students two years ago has once again gained momentum as the members of the Student Organisation of Panjab University
(SOPU) staged a protest before the Syndicate meeting demanding immediate introduction of the same.
Students stage a protest in support of their demands at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Correspondence Course
Exams nearing, but students still awaiting study material
Chandigarh, February 29
With hardly a month left for the Panjab University correspondence examinations to commence, a large number of students enrolled for the examinations through the University School of Open Learning
(USOL) are yet to receive the complete study material.
CBSE exams for Class X, XII begin today
Chandigarh, February 29
The final countdown has begun for students who will be appearing for the CBSE Class XII exams tomorrow. The exams will commence with English paper.
Sensitising students on gender issues
Chandigarh, February 29
In an innovative venture, the Department-cum-Centre for Women’s Studies, today organised a gender sensitisation workshop on the Panjab University Campus. The workshop was based on interactive sessions with the participants, conducted by eminent scholars with the expertise in the field of gender studies.
Twenty students get roll of honour
 Chandigarh, February 29
Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42; today organised its 30th annual prize-giving function on the college premises.
High on achievement: Students in a jubilant mood after winning awards at an annual prize distribution function of GCG-42, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
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Chandigarh, February 29
Youth Football Club, Sector 30, defeated Youngster Football Club 2-0 in the Chandigarh Senior Football Championship held at the Sector-17 Football Stadium here today.
Chandigarh, February 29
