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Sterilisation of stray dogs to begin soon
Panchkula, June 17
The stray dog sterilisation drive will be launched in the town soon. After withdrawing from the project, the contractor has agreed to start the work of catching animals for sterilisation at the Government Pet Clinic in Sector 3 here.
Getting train ticket a nightmare
 Chandigarh, June 17
In the sweltering heat and the non-functional air-conditioning system, it is a nightmare for the 150-odd rail ticket-seekers, who jostle to remain in the unending queue at the railway reservation centre at the Inter-State Bus Terminus
(ISBT) at Sector 17 here.
A view of ticket-seekers at the railway reservation counter of the Inter-State Bus Terminus at Sector 17 in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
No parking lot for proposed Metro stations in UT
Chandigarh, June 17
Keeping in view the parking problem in the city, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
(DMRC) has ruled out the construction of any parking lot at Metro stations here. The Metro will connect Chandigarh with the satellite townships of Mohali and
Panchkula.
Daily flight to Dharamshala to begin soon
Chandigarh, June 17
The dream to fly from Chandigarh to Dharamshala will be fulfilled soon as a private airline is set to launch a daily flight between the two destinations.
Going for a swim? Beware of infections
Chandigarh, June 17
It’s time to be cautious for those who splash in pools to beat the heat. The city hospitals are receiving dozens of cases with infections of the skin, ear, nose and throat.
Administration extending power cut duration at whims, say residents
Chandigarh, June 17
After giving sleepless nights to residents due to long unscheduled power cuts, the UT Administration had announced timings of scheduled power cuts so that residents could fix their daily schedule.
Open House
Plan and preserve to meet fuel needs
All those who are genuinely concerned with the price of crude oil in the world would be surprised to know that the present price hike in petrol effected by the UPA government has little to do with the prices of crude oil and more to earn enhanced excise duty. Political parties are opposing this hike only to shed crocodile tears.
BJP workers protest against the fuel price hike in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
UT doctors to observe strike on June 25
Chandigarh, June 17
Protesting against the NCHRH (National Commission for Human Resources) Bill and Clinical Establishment Act, the doctors of UT Chandigarh will be on a one -day strike on June 25.
Process to recruit 72 nurses begins
 Chandigarh, June 17
Patients can hope for better care at the Government Multi Speciality Hospital, Sector 16
(GMSH), in the near future as the health authorities have started the process of recruiting 72 nurses.
Overcroweded OPD at Government Multi-Speciality Hospital in Sector 16,
Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Panch’s post: By-election on June 30
Chandigarh, June 17
The bye-election to fill one casual vacancy of panch, gram panchayat village, Khuda Jassu, will be held on June 30. The polling will be held from 8 am to 5 pm. The State Election Commissioner, UT, has appointed Balbir Singh as the Electoral Registration Officer and Returning Officer for conducting the above bye-election.
Rally by CHB Residents’ Federation
 Chandigarh, June 17
The CHB Residents’ Federation, an apex body of 45 welfare association, today started the second phase of its campaign to get all types of changes regularised and to get ownership rights for residents of rehabilitation colonies.
Members of the Chandigarh Housing Board Residents’ Federation protest at Sector 40 in Chandigarh on Sunday.
Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Air-conditioners lying defunct at RLA
Chandigarh, June 17
The sweltering heat and improper functioning air-conditioning system at the office of the Registration and Licensing Authority
(RLA) here is giving a harrowing time to visitors. While waiting in long queues, the seekers of vehicle registration documents literally sweat it out.
Monkey menace at Sector 28 in city
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When nights are a nightmare
Mohali, June 17
Despite tall claims of the electricity department of having "surplus" power to cope with the scorching heat this season, residents of the town and periphery have been facing the
heat due to unscheduled power cuts.
Meeting by PWD officials, NHAI director
Panchkula, June 17
Residents living in sectors across the National Highway No. 22 are likely to get relief as the Haryana PWD B&R had convened a meeting of the representatives of various government departments and director of the National Highway Authority of India to decide crossing points on the highway.
Parent's consent mandatory
Chandigarh, June 17
In what comes as a major relief to the parents and students of classes IX and XI, schools will have a tough time shunting them out in name the of "protecting" its board's result.
Over 4,000 appear in OCET across eight centres at PU
 Chandigarh, June 17
Over four-thousand applicants appeared on the second-day of the Other Common Entrance Test
(OCET) held today at Panjab University campus.
Students come out after appearing in the OCET at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep
Tewari
PUTA objects handing of DUI charge to DCDC
Chandigarh, June 17
The Panjab University Teachers Association (PUTA) has raised objections to the handing of officiating charge of Dean University Instructions (DUI) to Dean College Development Council
(DCDC).
Punjabi University to carry DNA barcoding of Himalayan ants
Chandigarh, June 17
Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi, has sanctioned a major research project to Punjabi University,
Patiala, under the supervision of Dr Himender Bharti (Department of Zoology and Environmental Sciences).
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Mohali, June 17
Patiala, June 17
