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Teenager held for rape bid on 2 minors
Chandigarh, March 28
In a shocking incident, a teenager was arrested for attempting to rape two minors at his ‘jhuggi’ at the Bapu Dham Colony here today.
The police arrested 18-year-old Amit Bhatt, a drug addict, and booked him in a case of kidnapping and attempt-to-rape under Sections 363, 366, 376, 511 and 506 of the IPC.
Policeman lodges complaint against woman colleague
Chandigarh, March 28
In an interesting turn of events, a UT police constable has lodged a complaint against a woman colleague, accusing her of harassing and blackmailing him.
Spring in, number of patients up
Chandigarh, March 28
Changes in weather, with loads of pollen in the air and increased fluctuation in day temperatures, besides dusty conditions, have resulted in long queues of patients outside hospitals and clinics all over the city.
Union ministry objects to toll plaza
Chandigarh, March 28
The commissioning of the Chandi Mandir toll plaza on the Zirakpur-Parwanoo highway has run into rough weather, with the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests objecting to its construction and terming it “violation of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980”.
A view of the toll plaza on the Zirakpur-Parwanoo highway. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal
mobile towers
193 notices to violators
Chandigarh, March 28
Tightening its noose around illegal mobile towers in the city, the UT Estate office has issued notices to 193 residential and commercial building owners for the violation of building bylaws. Recently, Deputy Commissioner Brijendra Singh in his report to UT Finance Secretary VK Singh had pointed out that more than 300 mobile towers in the city were illegal.
DLF brings smiles on fire staff’s faces
Chandigarh, March 28
Tense situation prevailed in and around the DLF building at IT Park here this morning when the fire brigade vehicles blowing sirens rushed towards that building. Unaware of the mock fire drill of the municipal corporation, visitors and employees thought that a major fire has broken on the top floor of the building and the fire team was trying to reach the site to douse the fire.
A mock drill by the fire department in progress at the DLF building, IT Park, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. tribune photo: s chandan
Experts to deliberate on climate change
Chandigarh, March 28
In the backdrop of climatic changes and rise in temperature resulting in decrease of snow cover and reduction of fresh water availability as well as giving rise to natural disasters, the Snow and Avalanche Studies Establishment (SASE) is organising a three-day international symposium on "Cryosphere and Climatic Change" from April 2.
world theatre day
Sangeet Natak Akademy honours drama ensembles
Chandigarh, March 28
As many as 29 theatre groups from the tri-city were felicitated with shawls, mementos and souvenirs while the Punjab Sangeet Natak Akademy (PSNA) celebrated 50th World Theatre Day at a function held at the Randhawa auditorium here yesterday.
Bandh: Markets wear a deserted look
Mohali, March 28
A near total bandh was observed in Mohali in response to a call given by several Sikh organisations and the Akal
Takht, Amritsar, for a state-wide bandh to protest against the death sentence awarded to Balwant Singh Rajoana convicted in former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh’s killing.
Traders face a harrowing time
Chandigarh, March 28
City traders today continued to face difficulties in getting certification or registration of licence at the Food Safety Cell in Sector 22, which runs under the UT health department. As the last date of registration is March 31, therefore, the traders are turning out in large numbers at the Food Safety Cell.
Draw of lots for liquor vends
Excise dept to add Rs 85.43 cr to its kitty
Mohali, March 28
The department of excise and taxation will earn a revenue of Rs 85.43 crore during the next financial year through allotments of 339 liquor vends in Mohali district.
Facilities at railway station a pipedream
Chandigarh, March 28
The local railway station, which connects with the nation’s capital and other major towns in the country, lacks proper infrastructure. The railway station of the capital of two states is open from all sides for a potential-free entry.
Made to bear the brunt: Though summer has set in, fans remain non-functional at the railway station in Chandigarh. Tribune photos: Manoj Mahajan
5-yr-old kidnapped girl recovered
Chandigarh, March 28
The UT police today solved the kidnapping case of a five-year-old minor girl Kajal, daughter of a daily wager, Sangram Singh.
Civic body to issue notices to violators
Panchkula, March 28
The municipal corporation has finally decided to issue notices to those shopkeepers who have put up hoardings outside their shops.
Now, up to 20 grace marks for students
Chandigarh, March 28
The UT Education Department has come out with a populist examination policy by dishing liberal grace marks up to 20 to help more and more students to pass examinations.
Introduce semester system in phased manner: PU panel
Chandigarh, March 28
Although the Panjab University (PU) has set 2013 as a deadline for the PU affiliated colleges to introduce semester system, the four-member committee formed by the PU for the introduction of the system has recommended that the semester system should be introduced in a phased manner for efficient implementation. The recommendation made by the committee would be tabled before the Senate on March 31.
Singer, dancers enthral students at ‘Jhankar Beats’
Chandigarh, March 28
Punjabi singer Alfaaz regaled the students of Panjab University during the cultural eve ‘Jhankar Beats’ organised by Panjab University Students Union
(PUSU) today.
PU revises fund for economically weaker students
Chandigarh, March 28
In a bid to provide financial assistance to the students coming from economically weaker section, the Panjab University (PU) is going to provide Rs 10, 000 per annum to students falling under the category.
Upcoming Syndicate meet likely to be stormy
Chandigarh, March 28
The Syndicate’s recent decision to disallow the change of faculties during the end of tenure as a senator has led to controversy, which is expected to turn the senate’s forthcoming meeting stormy. The Goyal group would be challenging Syndicate’s decision during the meeting.
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Making tall announcements for the public on rainwater harvesting and wastewater recycling, the municipal corporation (MC) is all at sea in setting any example on either.
