Violating law, risking life
With mercury rising, children take a dip in the lake in Sector 42, Chandigarh, oblivious of the directions of the Chandigarh Administration (inset), on Sunday . Tribune photo: Pardeep Tewari |
Three swine flu cases reported
Chandigarh, April 1
The city has witnessed its first arrival of swine flu cases this year. While two patients, including a 21-year-old girl from Kurukshetra was found suffering from Influenza A-H1N1 virus, a nurse in the PGI has also fallen victim to the infection. The third patient has come from Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
Estate office suffers loss of Rs 5 crore
Chandigarh, April 1
The UT Estate Office suffered a loss of Rs 4.95 crore on account of charging less conversion fee. Against the average conversion rate of Rs 50,413 per sq yard, the estate office charged conversion fee at the rate of Rs 29,713 per sq yard.
Bee Menace Part I
Chandigarh, April 1
For the last one month, a resident of Sector 16, RL Bagga has not allowed his grandchildren to play in front of his house for kids residing in the neighbourhood were attacked by a swarm of bees that have made huge hives on the nearby trees.
A group of youngsters dunk to save themselves from a swarm of bees in Chandigarh. There have been several bee attacks at public places in the past. A file photograph
MC does nothing to clear roads of dry leaves
Chandigarh, April 1
It is strange that even after a decade the municipal corporation has failed to draft an effective mechanism for the disposal of dry leaves lying on roadsides.
Need to create awareness on waste segregation
Rules only need strict implementation. The public mentality of disposing of all their waste in a common bin cannot change till the time the corporation makes rules and implement them strictly.
Garbage lying on the roadside at Sector 22-C, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Garbage, cattle, unkempt greenbelts abound in Phase I
Mohali, April 1
Heaps of garbage, heads of cattle and unkempt greenbelts are features of Phase I.
Decline in ornaments offered at Mansa Devi
Panchkula, April 1
The nine-day Navratra fair at Mansa Devi temple had a huge rush of devotees, around 10.5
lakh, with a decline of between 35 per cent and 40 per cent in ornaments offered at the shrine.
Ramnavami celebrated with fervour
Devotees offer prayers at Sri Sai Baba temple on the occasion of Ramnavami in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: S Chandan |
Those with UT tag on key posts
Chandigarh, April 1
Elected governments no more follow the seniority list in making key appointments. Personal likes and dislikes and loyalty are perhaps the factors that determine postings and transfers as and when the new political masters assume office.
Doc dispels myth about snoring
Chandigarh, April 1
That snoring is a symptom of sound sleep is a myth and on the contrary persons who snore suffer from sleeping disorders which further lead to health complications, including obesity, hypertension and diabetes. This was stated by Dr AK Janmeja, Head, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, here yesterday.
Experts reveal diet secrets
Chandigarh, April 1
Every individual has specific nutritional requirements, thus the need for individual diet keeping in mind his ideal body weight. This was stated by Dr Sanjay
Bhadada, Associate Professor, Endocrinology, PGI, here yesterday.
Vehicles chock-a-block
A view of traffic chaos on account of the ongoing road repair work near the flyover at
Dera Bassi on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal |
PGI college fest concludes
Chandigarh, April 1
The annual cultural extravaganza of a premier medical institute of the country, the
PGIMER, called “Spring intermedical college festival”, concluded here today. The Association of Resident Doctors
(ARD) organised the festival.
Vegetable prices ease a bit
Chandigarh, April 1
While the arrival of new crops of green vegetables has led to a decline in the prices of a few vegetables, the soaring prices of pulses, condiments and refined oils have put a burden on the budget of households.
FOSWAC poll on April 22
Chandigarh, April 1
The present chairman of the Federation of Sectors Welfare Association, Chandigarh, (FOSWAC), PC Sanghi will face Hitesh Puri for the top post in the forthcoming elections to be held on April 22. Puri is holding the post of general secretary in the present body of residents which represents 59 resident welfare associations.
No community centre at six sectors
 Panchkula, April 1
In the absence of any community centre at about half a dozen sectors in the town, residents are being forced to organise functions at Zirakpur in Punjab.
A view of the land for a community centre lying vacant at Sector 12-A of
Panchkula. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal
Play on communal forces staged
Chandigarh, April 1
In the marathon series of 101 Punjabi plays, being presented by the Adakar
Manch, Mohali, as a part of the ongoing Gursharan Singh Mahanaat Utsav at the Punjab Kala Bhavan Auditorium a poignant play ‘Munshi Khan’ was staged today under the direction of Dr Sahib Singh.
Free medical camp organised
Mohali, April 1
The United Culture Social Welfare Association organised a free medical camp to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Bhagat Singh at Phase VII here today.
Book on terrorism released
Chandigarh, April 1
Dr Sudhir Hindwan, a faculty member at the postgraduate department of political science at Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42, has authored a book on ‘Encountering Terrorism’ that was released recently.
Students coming out of the AIPMT examination centre at Sector 7 in Chandigarh
on Sunday. Tribune photo: S Chandan |
Notice to Admn, education dept
Chandigarh, April 1
A local court here yesterday issued a notice to the UT Administration and the education department on a public interest litigation urging them not to shift the DEO’s office out of the Sector-9 Additional Deluxe Building.
Back for 3 years
Chandigarh, April 1
The re-employed teachers, who are employed after their retirement, at Panjab University
(PU) will no more be at the mercy of the department chairpersons, as they would be re-employed for three years in one-go.
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Mohali, April 1
