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Panic as rail coach goes ‘missing’
Chandigarh, April 22
Passengers at the local railway station were subject to utter confusion this morning, when a particular Jan Shatabdi coach, C3, did not arrive at the station.
In the ensuing commotion, a doctor, who did not find his mother on board, pulled the chain and was subsequently roughed up by Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel.
Permanent counter set up at Sec-17 office
Chandigarh, April 22
Already running behind schedule and having failed to get the estimated 2.5 lakh families, including below poverty line (BPL), ‘antyodaya anna yojna’ (AAY) and above poverty line (APL) ones, registered during field enrolment camps, the food and civil supplies department has now set up a permanent counter at its Sector-17 office to register the remaining ration cards holders in the city.
67 colleges to face action
Chandigarh, April 22
Panjab University has prepared a list of 67 affiliated colleges for not complying with various norms, particularly for operating without the adequate number of teachers and for paying low salaries to them. The colleges would be given a 15-day deadline and those failing to fulfil the requirements by then could face disaffiliation. The report with the names of the colleges defaulting in fulfilling the norms would be tabled in the forthcoming Syndicate meeting.
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Job-seekers in a rush |
A candidate, who had come to
appear for the BSF entrance examination, tries to enter a
crowded bus through a window at the Sector-17 ISBT, Chandigarh,
on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari |
PGI launches ‘Asha Jyoti’
Chandigarh, April 22
In order to provide healthcare at the doorstep of women in the region, the department of radiodiagnosis at the PGI launched ‘Asha Jyoti’, a women’s healthcare mobile outreach
programme, here today.
Union minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and PGI Director YK Chawla interact with the staff of the ‘Asha Jyoti’ women’s healthcare mobile outreach programme at the health institute in
Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
Sanghi FOSWAC chairman again
Chandigarh, April 22
PC Sanghi was elected chairman of the Federation of Sector Welfare Association Chandigarh (FOSWAC) for the fifth consecutive term here today. He defeated Hitesh Kumar Puri by 27 votes.
HC Judges celebrate fourth International Mother Earth Day
Chandigarh, April 22
Driving home the message of preserving resources and Mother Earth, 27 Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, including three woman Judges, participated in an event today, underlining the message of conserving scant natural resources for future generations.
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Rain-full of laughter |
A couple breaks out into a laugh after being caught in the sudden rain at the Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Sunday evening. Tribune photo: S Chandan |
Drive on collection of e-waste remains a non-starter
Chandigarh, April 22
The e-waste collection drive, launched by the UT Administration with the support of NGOs in the city with the objective to promote a greener environment, has failed to bear fruit, with electronic waste bins lying empty in the city.
Eight especially designed e-waste collection bins have been placed at strategic locations in the city, but the residents’ participation is very poor.
Heavy traffic to be diverted
Mohali, April 22
The district administration has decided to divert the route for heavy traffic entering and leaving the town from the Punjab side.
CM inaugurates spinal injury centre, announces Rs 2-cr grant
Mohali, April 22
To make Punjab numero uno in medical and education fields was one of the main targets of the state government, announced Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal here today.
Sector 11 home to scary stray dogs
Sector 11 is home to an increasing population of unpredictable stray dogs that chase motorists and randomly harass pedestrians. Even a short walk to the nearby milk vend has become a hazard these days. It is more dangerous, especially after dark, since one cannot see the dogs lurking.
Stray dogs roam in Sector 20. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Mango rates begin to fall
Chandigarh, April 22
With an increase in the supply of mango, the prices of the fruit have started to go down in the Sector 26 fruit and vegetable market this week. The ‘safeda’ variety, which was being sold at Rs 100/kg a week ago, is available at Rs 60/kg now. It is being supplied from Secundrabad in Andhra
Pradesh. In the coming week, the supply is expected to further increase.
957 vote, results today
Chandigarh, April 22
The annual election of the Chandigarh Golf Club was held here today.
A total of 957 members turned out for voting whereas most of the VIP members skipped the voting. A total of four candidates, including GS
Sandhu, Simran Singh, Harpreet Singh and Col JS Panag, are vying for the president’s chair. The result will be declared tomorrow after the vote counting scheduled to start at 9am.
Golf club members greet each other during the election in Chandigarh on Sunday.
A tribune photograph
Chandigarh scan
School organises prize distribution
Mohali, April 22
Guru Gobind Singh Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Ratwara Sahib, celebrated its annual prize distribution function ‘Aks 2012’ with great fervour and enthusiasm. The function started with the lamp lighting ceremony by Director Education Kulwant Singh Gill, S Manjit Singh Gill, (vice-president, Ratwara Sahib Trust), Baba Harpal Singh, and principal Ritu
Oberoi.
Over 100 biology teachers participate in annual conference
Chandigarh, April 22
The Association of Biology Teachers (Colleges) organised its 15th annual conference at the Postgraduate College for Girls, Sector 42, here today. More than 100 delegates from different parts of the country participated in the deliberations of the conference.
A speaker addresses a gathering at the annual conference of the Association of Biology Teachers (Colleges) at the Postgraduate College for Girls, Sector 42, Chandigarh, on Sunday.
A Tribune photograph
Educational institutes emphasise on need to protect environment
Panchkula, April 22
Scholars Public School, Mouli Chowk, Barwala, celebrated ‘Earth Day’ with great zeal. The school marked the occasion by initiating a ‘Go Green Drive’. In this drive, the students of kindergarten block planted saplings in the school.
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Chandigarh, April 22
Chandigarh, April 22
