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Meet deadlines to get grant, says Centre
Chandigarh, June 21
As the UT Administration is yet to start work on initiatives on power reforms to boost e-governance in the working of the electricity department, the Centre has warned the Administration that it can withhold the grant of around Rs 15 crore in case deadlines on the implementation of power-sector reforms are not met by the Administration.
Tension-free holidays for owners of dogs
Panchkula, June 21
Dog hostels here have proved a boon for owners of pets, who usually find it difficult to leave their pets at home while going out on holidays.
With more people preferring to visit distant places during vacations, space at dog hostels has started falling short of requirement.
A caretaker has a look at puppies in the dog hostel at Sector 3 in Panchkula on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal
Finance co, told to pay relief for causing financial loss
Chandigarh, June 21
The UT consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed a finance company to pay Rs 25,000 compensation for causing financial loss and harassment to a complainant who wished to invest his money in shares.
Violence revisits university
Chandigarh, June 21
A clash between the supporters of the two student organisations of DAV College was averted today with the police reaching on time to disperse the students before the situation could worsen any further.
Omaxe Constructions penalised
Chandiagrh, June 21
While allowing the complaint against Omaxe limited for delay in construction of a flat, the UT district Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed Omaxe limited to pay penalty at the rate of Rs 5 per square feet of super area per month from the date they received the amount till the actual possession of the flat is delivered.
Patient kin allege docs’ negligence
Chandigarh, June 21
Relatives of a patient who died during treatment at the PGI Emergency protested in front of the director’s office on Wednesday. The relatives of deceased Rai Singh (28) alleged that he died soon after doctors administered an injection. Alleging negligence on the part of doctors they lodged a complaint with the local police also.
Video-conferencing from july
Chandigarh, June 21
The UT Administration is all set to connect Burail Jail through video-conferencing with the new District Court Complex in Sector 43 and with Tihar Jail. The senior officials of the Administration are claiming that they will start this facility in the first week of July.
Burail Jail, Chandigarh
Ghaggar turns into a pool
 Panchkula, June 21
Despite the Panchkula district administration asking people not to enter Ghaggar river, one can see residents, especially children, taking a dip in the river.
Ghaggar has turned into a swimming pool.
The ban has failed to deter children from entering the Ghaggar River. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
Cosmo Careers Limited penalised
Chandigarh, June 21
The District and Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum-I slapped a fine of Rs 30,000 on city-based Cosmo Careers Ltd for its failure to provide study visa for the UK to a Ropar resident.
Lights that catch commuters' fancy
Mohali, June 21
Fancy lights, installed by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) at a cost of Rs 1.25 crore, now adorn the centre verge of the recently widened shopping street of the town.
Suicide bid by Mohali civic body employee
Mohali, June 21
An employee of the local municipal corporation, Navin Pandey, reportedly attempted suicide last night after he a show-cause notice was served on him.
Giving details, Pooja Pandey, wife of Navin Pandey, a clerk in the corporation, claimed that her husband was under depression.
Civic body to put Rs 10 cr in its kitty
Mohali , June 21
The Mohali municipal corporation is gearing up to earn a revenue of about Rs 10 crore through advertisement tax even as the civic body has decided to remove all signboards put up in greenbelts in various areas as these create a visual pollution adversely affecting the beauty of the town.
A first — International vegetable, fruit market in Mohali
Mohali, June 21
on one of the most advanced vegetable and fruit markets will be completed by November.
The market will come up at Phase XI. This was stated by Ajmer Singh Lakhowal, chairman of the Punjab Mandi Board, after taking stock of the ongoing work at the site here today.
Bishop Emeritus Gilbert passes away
Chandigarh, June 21
The Catholic Community of the Simla Chandigarh Diocese along with its head Rev. Dr. Ignatius Mascarenhas paid tribute to Bishop Emeritus Gilbert Blaize
Rego, the first bishop of the Simla Chandigarh Diocese as he passed away on June 21 at Clergy Home,
Bandra, Mumbai. He died of long illness at the age of 92.
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MC certainly not prepared for monsoon
Is MC overlooking the monsoon? Pictures of blocked trenches filled with dry leaves, litter and mud captured by The Tribune lensman S Chandan expose the lackadaisical approach of officials concerned. |
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Applicants up 40 pc in UT schools
Chandigarh, June 21
While the teacher strength in UT schools has not even increased by 10 per cent in most of the cases, the number of applicants at both primary and senior secondary level has gone up by 40 per cent this year.
A view of a crowded classroom in a government school. A file photo
Clerical error delays counselling at UBS
Chandigarh, June 21
While the counselling for admission to the University Business School at Panjab University started today, the admission under the ‘single girl child’ category was postponed due to a complaint by one of the candidates who had applied under this category.
MBA aspirants along with their parents attend the first counselling session at the University Business School in Panjab University on Thursday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
PU facilitates research in Indian theatre
Chandigarh, June 21
Students who wish to pursue PhD in Indian Theatre at Punjab University have a reason to cheer as the university has decided to allow researchers to pursue research in Hindi and Punjabi languages in addition to English. Earlier, music was the only subject that had an option of writing the thesis in all the three languages.
JC Bose Fellowship for PU scientist
Chandigarh, June 21
Professor RK Kohli of Panjab University, who is also the Dean Research, has been selected for the JC Bose Fellowship by the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
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The state cyber crime police today claimed to have busted an inter-state gang which had cheated a number of banks, particularly the Federal Bank, of crores by using a unique way of operating ATM cards.
Chandigarh, June 21
