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Now, victims of atrocities can claim relief
Chandigarh, September 3
Now, victims of atrocities can claim compensation under the Chandigarh Victims' Assistance Scheme, 2012. Under the scheme, which was notified today by the UT Administration, the victims can claim compensation for 10 types of offences, including murder, assault, rape, acid attack and human trafficking. They can claim compensation for rehabilitation also.
No poison found in samples lifted from Fiza's house
 Mohali, September 3
Experts at the Punjab State Chemical Laboratory at Kharar have found no traces of poison in the samples of liquor, soda, water and eatables (cheese pakoras) which were lifted from Fiza’s room on August 7.
Sources said the chemical analysis of all samples had been conducted and a report had been prepared. However, there were some doubts over the viscera analysis and it was being re-examined. It would take another day or two to prepare the final report in this regard, the sources said.
Cops' kin turning lawbreakers
Panchkula, September 3
Be it a case of robbery, kidnapping, attempt to murder or carjacking, it has come to light that kin of law protectors are turning lawbreakers. Most of the recent crimes show thier involvement.
Stray dogs hound Panchkula residents
 Panchkula, September 3
Vinod Bhushan, an eldery person, was walking home from the Sector 12 market here when a pack of stray dogs attacked him. He was bitten while trying to shoo them away.
Almost everyday, residents are becoming victims of dog bites in Panchkula. As many as 42 cases of dog bites have been reported in the past one week. Five such incidents were reported today itself.
Stray dogs chase children in Sector 14, Panchkula.
Photo: Nitin Mittal
Govt school runs from PGI serai
Chandigarh, September 3
For children studying at the government school located at the PGI campus, “adjustment” seems to be too small a term. The school, which has been operating from a serai (shelter home) housing patients for the past 12 years, has not only kept the children aloof of basic facilities like clean toilets, playgrounds and spacious classrooms but also posed risks of exposure to the patients with chronic ailments.
Government Model High School, Sector 12, shares its building with the PGI Rotary Serai. The serai occupies the ground floor and portions of first and second floors, while children attend classes on the first and second floors (circled) in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Lake Club
Attractive deal on beer was on offer at pool party: Caterer
Chandigarh, September 3
In the high-voltage pool party at the Lake Club, the attractive deal of one-plus-one was available on beer for youngsters. Not only this, chicken items like kebab, etc, were also available at Rs 100 per small plate.
It was revealed in the statement given by Sanjay Singla, official caterer of the Lake Club, to the UT police.
A file photo of the Lake Sports Complex in Chandigarh.
16 complainants turn up at public darbar
Chandigarh, September 3
UT Administrator Shivraj Patil’s public darbar witnessed 16 complainants that turned up for the public hearing session at the UT Secretariat, Sector 9, today.
One of the complainants, Sucha Singh, a victim of the 1984 riots, said his truck was burnt in Madhya Pradesh in 1984, but he has not got any compensation so far.
PGI to launch 27 genetic tests
Chandigarh, September 3
The Postgraduate Institute for Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) is going to introduce 27 new genetic tests for patient care.
These include genetic testing for epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, ataxias, Alzheimer, Parkinson, migraine and retinitis pigmentosa.
Now, eggs to be served at food street
Chandigarh, September 3
The all-vegetarian menu at the Night Food Street at Sector 14 will now include eggs and four kiosks will be allotted for the food street. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Finance and Contract Committee (FNCC) today.
The Night Food Street in Sector 14, Chandigarh.
Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Chandigarh scan
A meet of JMOSMA was organised at Chandigarh Club. Old students of Model 22 School recalled their school memories. It was fun to meet old school friends after a gap of 25 to 30 years. Most of them also enquired about the wellbeing of those who were not present in the meet. The meet concluded with a vote of thanks to members present there and with the hope of next meet on October 5, this year.
Wastage of public money
In a perfect example of wastage of public money and poor quality of work by the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC), the recently laid paver blocks by the civic body in different parts of Chandigarh have given way and there is no accountability of officials. |
Broken paver blocks at Sector 17; and (right) at Sector 19 in Chandigarh.
Tribune photos: Manoj mahajan
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Panchkula ACP resumes charge
Panchkula, September 3
Panchkula Assistant Commissioner of Police (under training) Adarshdeep Singh, who was recently lodged in Burail Jail, resumed his duty from today.
He was released on bail on September 1 and currently posted as station house officer at Sector-14 police station, Panchkula.
Thrashing of student by teacher
Mohali police to conduct inquiry
 Mohali, September 3
The Mohali police will conduct an inquiry in the alleged bashing-up case of a six-year-old student of Lawrence Public Senior Secondary School
(LPSSS), Sector 51, by a PT teacher. The parents of Jatin Kansal, a student of Class I, today approached Mohali SSP GS Bhullar and urged him to take action. Following which Bhullar marked an inquiry by DSP (headquarters) in the case.
Jatin, who was thrashed by a teacher at Lawrence School, returns to his home, Balongi, in Mohali on Monday.
Tribune Photo: Vicky Gharu
423 vehicles challaned
Chandigarh, September 3
To curb the menace of plying unauthorised vehicles with incomplete documents, driving overloaded vehicles and to make the city pollution free, the State Transport Authority (STA) carried out an intensive checking campaign of commercial vehicles.
Musical treat for senior citizens
Chandigarh September 3
Melody ruled the centre-stage as Rinku Kalia, acclaimed vocalist and winner of Zee TV’s musical show “Sa Re Ga
Ma”, performed at a concert organised by the Chandigarh Senior Citizens’ Association at the Tagore Theatre here today.
Nutritious food exhibition at Fortis
Mohali, September 3
As part of World Nutrition Week, from September 1 to 7, an exhibition of various nutritious foods was organised at Fortis Hospital.
BJP councillors submit memo to Adviser
Chandigarh, September 3
Senior BJP leaders, including Harmohan Dhawan, along with councillors today submitted a memorandum to UT Adviser KK Sharma against the MC’s decision to scrap the project of day market at Mauli
Jagran.
Girl commits suicide
Panchkula, September 3
A 20-year-old resident of Haripur village committed suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan of her room this afternoon. The victim, identified as Anita, married Ramdas, a labourer, this
April Anita was rushed to Sector-6 General Hospital where she was declared brought dead. According to the family of the deceased, the victim committed suicide as Ramdas was torturing her to get a bike as
dowry. The accused Ramdas has been arrested. — TNS
Admn removes encroachments
 Mohali, September 3
The district administration today removed illegal structures, about six meat shops, along the highway at Balongi village
today. The drive was conducted under the supervision of Mohali SDM Lakhmir Singh. “One of these structures was a cemented shop while the others were wooden kiosks”, said SDM Lakhmir Singh.
— TNS
An employee of the municipal corporation removes encroachments at Balongi in Mohali on Monday.
Tribune Photo: Vicky Gharu
Lyngdoh committee
Student bodies violate norms
Chandigarh, September 3
Panjab University will issue show-cause notices to three student organisations for violating Lyngdoh recommendations. The parties, during checking were found using printed material and were even disturbing classes during campaigning.
Parties announce candidates
Chandigarh, September 3
Student Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU) will contest the elections in alliance with Hindustan Students Association (HSA) and Student Organisation of India
(SOI), SOPU has decided to field Satwinder Singh from the geology department as the presidential candidate meanwhile, Kuldeep Sheron an HSA candidate has been fielded for the post of secretary.
SOPU presidential candidate Satwinder (in white kurta pyjama); and (right) PUSU-NSUI presidential candidate Abhinav on their way to file the nomination papers at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Monday.
Tribune photos: Pradeep Tewari
Coalition the norm
Chandigarh, September 3
Coalition is not a buzz word among the main stream political parties but the trend is catching fast among the student organisations also who prefer entering into alliances with other parties to ensure a
massive win.
Swanky cars add to expenditure
Chandigarh, September 3
Riding swanky cars with party stickers to show money and muscle power will not come easy to the student organisations as using each car for campaigning would be added to the expenditure of a candidate.
Students with their cars on the Panjab University campus.
A Tribune photograph
800 additional humanities seats for Class XI
Chandigarh, September 3
The UT Education Department has created over 800 additional seats in humanities in government schools with a view to accommodate those students who did not get admission in class XI even after three rounds of counselling due to lower
CGPA. Along with vacant seats, these seats will be given to low CGPA students in special round of admission, to be held separately in different schools on Tuesday.
5 outsiders detained; let off
Chandigarh, September 3
High drama was witnessed when the Chandigarh police started surprise checking of the identity cards of Panjab University Students Union (PUSU) supporters outside the
law department.
30 go on fast after cancellation of candidature
Chandigarh, September 3
Over 30 members of Student Organistaion of Panjab University today began an indefinite hunger strike at GGDSD College, Sector 32, after the nominations of SOPU presidential candidate was rejected due to incomplete information.
SOPU leader, Amtoj Singh, had filled his nominations for the presidential post, however, his candidature was cancelled due to his incomplete form.
Supporters of SOPU protest at GGDSD College, Sector 32, in Chandigarh on Monday.
Tribune photo: s. chandan
28 girls file papers for 4 seats
Chandigarh, September 3
It is not just the Panjab University where student leaders are in race for power, but the girls’ colleges in the city are also witnessing competition among the candidates contesting student elections, which can be gauged with the fact that total 28 candidates today applied for four seats in student council at Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42.
Quick police action defuses tension
Chandigarh, September 3
A verbal dispute between SOPU and PUSU supporters was witnessed at the girls’ hostels today evening. Timely intervention by the police pacified the situation.
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A 16-year-old non-medical student of Class XII at the GMSSS-37 B, Rupinder Singh, was severely injured after an iron pole (football goalpost) fell on him in the school at about 11.45 am today.
Mohali, September 3
Chandigarh, September 3
Carrom players Mohd Hassan, Farheen and Tuba won the top titles during the ongoing 22nd Chandigarh State Carrom Tournament, which concluded at St Stephen’s School, today. Mohd Hassan defeated Gagandeep in the men’s (singles) final by 18-21, 20-7, 23-16 while in the boys’s (junior singles) final game, Hassan outclassed his brother Saquib in straight games by 20-5, 12-1.
