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From police files: List of proclaimed offenders
growing
100% rise in 5 yrs: 2,629 and counting
Chandigarh, March 25
The UT police’s list of offenders who have given it a slip over the years is on a high and the number has recorded more than 100 percent increase in the last five years. Till date, there are 2,629 POs on the
run and a large number of them belong to outstation areas.
Jinxed James Plaza courts fresh controversy
Chandigarh, March 25
Struggling to find a way out of the deep muck of economic failures and procedural lapses, the controversial project of four star James Plaza, started more than 25 years ago, has courted fresh controversy with the Registrar of Companies, Punjab and Chandigarh, filing a case in the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Chandigarh, over a long list of different violations of the Companies Act, 1956.
13-year-old girl escapes flesh-trade trap
Panchkula, March 25
A 13-year-old girl, who had gone missing from the residence of her uncle in Sector 14 three days ago, escaped from being pushed into prostitution, after she ran away from the suspect’s house in Beer Ghaggar.
UT Estate Office fails to recover service tax
Chandigarh, March 25
The UT Estate Office has failed to recover lakhs of rupees as service tax on ground rent of prime
commercial properties in Sector 17. Pointing out the anomaly, the office of the Accountant General Punjab and UT in a communication to the Chandigarh Administration has pointed out that despite the laid down rules on ‘renting of property services’, the estate office has failed to recover service tax to the tune of around Rs 20
lakh.
A file photo of a commercial complex in Sector 17.
Police inaction: Gangrape victim threatens to stage dharna
Panchkula, March 25
Alleging inaction in the gang rape case, the victim, here today, threatened to hold a dharna outside the office of Law Minister Haryana if the accused were not arrested within next two days.
 Chandigarh scan
Dance marks annual event
Ryan International School organised its annual event of The Montessori Graduation Ceremony, a press release said here on Sunday. The event, one of the major attractions of the school was initiated as a morale boaster for the upgrading students of the kindergarten level. The theme of the programme was ‘Incredible India’. To showcase different aspects of the Indian culture and colour varied dances representing the states were presented on the occasion.
DOG SHOW
Golden Retriever bags first prize
Panchkula, March 25
A large number of people gathered at the Vet clinic in Sector 3 to admire all kinds of canines at the Dog fashion show where dogs with fashionable dresses sashayed the ramp this evening today.
Traditional hues: Artistes from Sikkim perform a traditional dance at a function organised by the North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala, at The Plaza, Sector 17, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: S Chandan
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Clinical Establishment Act on anvil
Chandigarh, March 25
The Union Territory of Chandigarh is all set to implement the Clinical Establishment Act soon. The Act came into force after Parliament passed a Bill on May 5, 2010, and the President of India extended her assent three months later on August 18.
Work on railway underbridge to start in three months
To come up on level crossing near Modern Housing Complex at Mani Majra
Chandigarh, March 25
The work pertaining to the railway under bridge (RUB) on the level crossing near Modern Housing Complex, Mani
Majra, will be started soon as the local MP has asked the officials of the Ambala railway division to finalise the plan within a week with the UT Administration.
SGPC member calls for meeting to discuss issue
Death sentence to Balwant Singh Rajoana
Mohali, March 25
SGPC member Hardeep Singh yesterday called for a meeting of representatives of all political parties, including the Congress, at Gurdwara Amb Sahib on March 26 to discuss the issue of the death sentence awarded to Balwant Singh
Rajoana, former CM Beant Singh’s assassin.
Baba comes calling: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev congratulates Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal
for being elected as the Punjab CM for the second time in a row in Chandigarh on Sunday. A Tribune photo
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Preparing for new academic session: A student with his father comes out of a shop in Sector 19, Chandigarh, after buying books for the new academic session.
Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
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Open house response
No end to parking problems in sight
Chandigarh was designed for a population around of five lakh, which has increased drastically over 12 lakhs officially, actually, more than that. Originally, Chandigarh had registered only 940 vehicles which increased to 4, 96,086 during 2001 and 6, 69,713 during 2007 and this figure is touching a million marks thus facing acute parking problems in the city not only in markets but everywhere in the city.
Insurance company told to pay relief
Chandigarh, March 25
The UT District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed National Insurance Company Limited to pay Rs 29,61,429 to Umesh Chander Gupta, a resident of Sector 9, Panchkula, for not settling his claim.
Classical vocalist gives impressive performance
Chandigarh, March 25
An entrancing classical vocal recital by Udaipur-based young classical vocalist Samrath Janve lighted up the special musical event organised by the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) at Kalgram yesterday.
Marathon by PGI docs
Over 1,000 take part in run for cause
Chandigarh, March 25
Over 1,000 persons took part in the 10-km marathon to sensitise residents against female foeticide here today. The marathon was organised by the Association of Resident Doctors
(ARD) of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER).
Snatching cases
No arrest made so far
Chandigarh, March 25
A day after four incidents of chain snatching were reported in the city, senior police officials today convened a meeting and
initiated steps to curb the rising crime.
295 students conferred degrees
Chandigarh, March 25
The 27th annual convocation of Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, was held today. The function began on a formal note with the academic procession followed by the lighting of inaugural lamp.
Girls in a jubilant mood after receiving their degrees at the convocation held at the Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
PU Prof invited to UN summit
Chandigarh, March 25
The General Assembly of the United Nations has invited Prof Vijay Rattan, Public Administration, University School of Open Learning, Panjab University, to attend the United Nations World G-192 Summit on ‘Impact and Implications of the Global Financial and Economic Crisis on Sustainable Development and Climate Change Proposals for an Integrated Global Response to the Crisis’.
Play by English department captivates audience
Chandigarh, March 25
The Literary Society, Department of English and Cultural Studies, staged an English play “Bravely Fought the Queen” at their auditorium at Punjab University here today. Written by Mahesh
Dattani, the play flourished under the able direction of thespian Rana Nayar ‘Bravely Fought the Queen’ is a domestic
drama that deals with the story of a dysfunctional, urban family, settled
in Bangalore.
Students enact play “Bravely Fought the Queen” at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: S. Chandan
Scholars who left PhD midway still have
hope
PU mulls over a proposal to allow them continue their research
Chandigarh, March 25
There is still hope for research scholars who had left their doctorate in between due to various reasons. Panjab University is mulling over a proposal to allow these research scholars to continue their degree.
Meritorious students awarded
Chandigarh, March 25
The annual prize distribution function of GGDSD College, Sector 32, was organised today in the college auditorium. Students were honoured for their achievements in academics, cultural activities and sports.
Four city candidates make it to PCS
Chandigarh, March 25
Making the city proud, the top-four ranks in Punjab Civil Services (PCS) Judicial Branch 2011 exam has been clinched by the candidates from Chandigarh, while around 37 candidates from the city had qualified the exam.
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In a shocking incident, a 52-year-old man shot at his 22-year-old daughter following a verbal spat with her at their Sector-41 residence this evening.
The accused, Ramphal, who is a senior audit officer with the Haryana (AG) office in Sector 33, fled the spot and was later arrested. He was heavily drunk when he shot at his daughter Poonam with his licenced .32 bore revolver.
Chandigarh, March 25
Chandigarh, March 25
