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Govt schools grapple with poor infrastructure
Chandigarh, September 12
The Central government report tabled in Parliament recently may have shown the Chandigarh government schools in good light, but most of the schools, especially on the city’s periphery, stand with lack of infrastructure.
Schoolchildren pass through the broken boundary wall of Government Senior Secondary School, Karsan, in Chandigarh. GSSS, Karsan: Schoolchildren pass through the broken boundary wall of Government Senior Secondary School, Karsan, in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan



EARLIER STORIES

Bunking classes? You are being tracked
Students of the UIET display the GPS-based tracking system developed by them in Chandigarh. Chandigarh, September 12
Skipping classes and hanging out with friends won’t be fun anymore as your parents might be keeping a track of your activities. Thanks to an elaborate system involving the global positioning system (GPS) developed by students of the University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET) which will make it possible for parents to monitor the exact location of their children.


Students of the UIET display the GPS-based tracking system developed by them in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Relief to dog owners
Chandigarh, September 12
Taking a serious note of challans being issued to pet lovers who own more then two dogs, Mayor Raj Bala Malik today instructed officials to shun the wrong practice.


COMMUNITY

 A portion of the false ceiling (encircled) gave way in the labour room of the General Hospital, Sector 6, Panchkula, on Wednesday. panchkula general hospital
Part of false ceiling gives way
Panchkula, September 12
Newborn babies and doctors had a narrow escape at the General Hospital, Sector 6, Panchkula, when the newly constructed false ceiling collapsed in the wee hours today. The room used as a nursery was renovated four days ago exposing the quality of material used.

A portion of the false ceiling (encircled) gave way in the labour room of the General Hospital, Sector 6, Panchkula, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal

File photo of accused Nand Kishore Paedophile’s cell phone only contains porn material: Police
Panchkula, September 12
The Panchkula Police has recovered a mobile phone containing porn songs and movies from retired army personnel Nand Kishore, who was arrested last week after he attempted to rape three school girls. The medical report of one schoolgirl had confirmed that she was raped repeatedly.
File photo of accused Nand Kishore

Collector rate of SCO Rs 4.8 lakh in Sector 17
Chandigarh, September 12
After the announcement of 10 per cent hike in collector rates by the UT Administration, the collector rate of a shop-cum-office (SCO) in Sector 17 remained the highest in the city. The UT Administration has decided to raise the collector rate of an SCO in Sector 17 from Rs 4,36,800 per square yards to Rs 4,80,480 per square yards.

Fallen tree posing threat to children removed
A tree that fell in April (in picture) at Government Model High School, Kajheri, was removed on Tuesday evening. Chandigarh September 12
A heavy eucalyptus tree which fell over the main gate of Government High school, Kajheri in April this year, was hanging loose till Tuesday afternoon. After this correspondent spoke to the higher authorities in the education department, it was removed later that evening.
A tree that fell in April (in picture) at Government Model High School, Kajheri, was removed on Tuesday evening. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

ATM frauds: SIT formed
Chandigarh, September 12 After receiving a number of complaints regarding ATM frauds, senior police officials have formed a special investigating team (SIT) to probe the cases. The SIT is headed by DSP Satbir Singh and comprises of two inspectors and a sub inspector.

A priest of the cremation ground shows the incomplete boundary wall of the burial ground at Sector 25 in Chandigarh. No proper burial ground for infants
Chandigarh, September 12
In a well-planned city like Chandigarh, infants are not safe even after their death. The UT Administration and Municipal Corporation have failed to earmark a place as a burial ground for infants in the city.

A priest of the cremation ground shows the incomplete boundary wall of the burial ground at Sector 25 in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Acid Attack
Chances of regaining vision are bleak, say docs
Chandigarh, September 12
The 24-year-old, whose eyes were severely damaged in an acid attack on him, continues to battle for revival of his vision at PGIMER.

PM’s Sec-11 house costs Rs 4.47 crore
Chandigarh, September 12
Information on movable and immovable assets of Union Council of Ministers available on Prime Minister’s official website reveals the current market value of PM Manmohan Singh’s kothi in Sector 11 as Rs 4.74 crore.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s residence at Sector 11; (centre) Union Minister Kapil Sibal’s residence at Sector 5 in Chandigarh; and (right) MP Pawan Kumar Bansal’s residence at Sector 28 in Chandigarh.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s residence at Sector 11; (centre) Union Minister Kapil Sibal’s residence at Sector 5 in Chandigarh; and (right) MP Pawan Kumar Bansal’s residence at Sector 28 in Chandigarh. Tribune photos: S Chandan

Blast at agro solvent plant
Chandigarh, September 12
Workers on the evening shift at the Sanjiv Agro Solvent Plant, were in for a sudden shock on Tuesday midnight. When they went off to sleep at a cottage, merely 50 meters away from the factory, little did they know that they would be considering themselves lucky for having escaped death, in the next few hours.

Pt Ronu Majumdar performs during a function held at the Post Graduate Government College for Girls in Sector 42, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Hindustani flautist touches hearts
Chandigarh, September 12
Hindustani classical instrumentalist Pt Ronu Majumdar gave a spellbound performance on a flute at the Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42, here today. He started his performance with “raga puria”, and played it for over 45 minutes. He also presented “madhya laya” in “rupak” and “vilambit" and "dhrut laya” in “teen taal”.
Pt Ronu Majumdar performs during a function held at the Post Graduate Government College for Girls in Sector 42, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

Rain remains below normal in September
Chandigarh, September 12
Rainfall has remained below normal this month in the city so far. Only 33.6mm of rainfall has been recorded in the city from September 1 till today.

A view of booths at the Day Market in Mauli Jagran, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Shopkeepers oppose cancellation of day market in Mauli Jagran
Chandigarh, September 12
Shopkeepers of Azad Rehri Pheri Association, Mauli Jagran, today staged a protest against the Congress Party in Maloya for cancelling day market project.




A view of booths at the Day Market in Mauli Jagran, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal

Admn fails to get deputationists in CHB
Chandigarh, September 12
The Chandigarh Administration is not only facing problem in getting Haryana and Punjab cadre state civil services officers on deputation in Chandigarh, but is also finding it tough to get deputationists in the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB).

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Chandigarh scan
Prakriti Utsav celebrated
Around 150 saplings of medicinal plants and herbs were planted on the campus of MCMDAV College, Sector 36, as a part of Prakriti Utsav celebrations here today. The annual environment fest was organised by the environment committee of the college with an aim to sensitise the students about the contemporary environmental concerns. To mark the international decade of biodiversity, a hydrophytic ecosystem pond was also commissioned on the college campus. A lecture enlightening the students on various environmental issues was delivered by Samarth Madan, an environment engineer with a USA-based corporation. Madan also organised a concert along with the college students. The musical notes lent a new high to the spirit of the event and captivated the hearts of all present.


EDUCATION

Cut down on election expenses: VC
Vice-Chancellor Prof Arun Grover offers sweets to the newly elected office-bearers of the student council after the oath-taking ceremony at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Chandigarh, September 12
Panjab University Vice-Chancellor appealed to students to improvise and lessen their election expenses so that the Lyngdoh committee guidelines are not violated. The VC, during the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected student council office-bearers, also asked the students to identify the “burning issues” and work in that direction.

Vice-Chancellor Prof Arun Grover offers sweets to the newly elected office-bearers of the student council after the oath-taking ceremony at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

Primary school at PGI will be renovated soon, MC chief says after inspection
MC Commissioner VP Singh (second from left) inspects a primary school at the PGI, Sector 12, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Chandigarh, September 12
The Municipal Corporation has decided to speed up the renovation work of the primary school at the PGI, Sector 12, that is lying in shambles for more than a decade. This assurance was given by MC Commissioner VP Singh during his visit to the school to look into the basic civic amenities and infrastructure of the school today.

MC Commissioner VP Singh (second from left) inspects a primary school at the PGI, Sector 12, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

No backdoor entry for JBT posts this time
Chandigarh, September 12
The Chandigarh Administration has refrained from allowing any ‘backdoor entry’ in the fresh advertisement issued for the recruitment of junior basic teachers (JBT) yesterday evening.

PU Senate Elections
Another setback for Chatrath camp
Chandigarh, September 12
In the ongoing Panjab University Senate elections, the Chatrath camp got another setback when their candidate Jasvir Kaur Chahal of the Government College of Yoga Education and Health lost from the technical college teacher’s constituency today.

 
NEIGHBOURHOOD

Farmers advised to adopt beekeeping
Fatehgarh Sahib, September 12
In order to create awareness among farmers about the new avenues to supplement their income, a week-long training workshop has been organised by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) from today.

Eco-maths park inaugurated
Patiala, September 12
Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra on Wednesday inaugurated an eco-maths park, developed at Government High School, Karhali, Patiala. The project was completed with the efforts of headmistress Sharanjit Kaur and mathematics teacher Gagandeep Singh.

COURTS

Drug trafficking case
State moves High Court to cancel bail
Panchkula, September 12
Controversy over the grant of bail to Praveen Kumar, an accused in drug trafficking case in Panchkula, is getting murkier.



CRIME

A slipper of the unidentified man who was found murdered in the forest area near the ISBT at Sector 43 in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Body found near ISBT-43
Chandigarh, September 12
A mutilated body of an unidentified man was found in the jungle area, which is on the rear side of the Inter-State Bus Terminus in Sector 43, this morning. The body had several deep wounds on the chest and stomach. The man appears to be in his mid thirties and the police suspects it to be a case of hate crime or robbery.



A slipper of the unidentified man who was found murdered in the forest area near the ISBT at Sector 43 in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Rs 2.5 lakh, 5 tola gold stolen
Panchkula, September 12
Thieves decamped with cash worth Rs 2.5 lakh and 5 tola of gold jewellery from the residence of Mohammad Hasib in Maheshpur. Hasib runs a beauty parlour at Sector 11 in Panchkula. He lives in a rented accommodation in Maheshpur.



SPORTS

DAVIS CUP
PREPARATIONS IN FULL SWING AT CLTA
Chandigarh, September 12
With just two days left for the Davis Cup, both India and New Zealand teams are gearing up to face each other. The four-day long international tennis tournament will be held at the CLTA courts in Sector 10.
Workers ready the CLTA Complex for the Davis Cup in Chandigarh on Wednesday; (right) Nek Chand creations displayed at the entrance gate of the Davis Cup venue, CLTA Complex, Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Wednesday.
Workers ready the CLTA Complex for the Davis Cup in Chandigarh on Wednesday; (right) Nek Chand creations displayed at the entrance gate of the Davis Cup venue, CLTA Complex, Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photos: parvesh chauhan

Kiwis get a taste of Indian cuisine
Chandigarh, September 12
They may be wary of hot and spicy food, but the Kiwis are relishing delicacies like butter chicken, mutton rogan josh, garlic and butter nan, available locally. The New Zealand team is in the city to participate in the forthcoming Davis Cup Tennis Tournament from September 14.

katoch shield
Mohali, Chandigarh share honours as match ends in draw
Chandigarh, September 12
The ongoing match between Mohali and Chandigarh in the Katoch Cricket Shield Tournament ended in a draw at the PCA Cricket Stadium, Mohali, without even the first innings being completed.

cbse tourney
Mind Tree beat St Soldier
Mohali, September 12
The team of St Soldier, Mohali, went down against Mind Tree School by 1-3, in the boys (U-16) category during the ongoing north-zone CBSE Table Tennis and Badminton Tournament today. In another match of the same category, Swami Ram Tirth, Mohali, lost to St Joseph School, Sector 44, Chandigarh, by 0-3.

City eves beat Amritsar in U-19 cricket
Chandigarh, September 12
In the first match of the Womens Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament (U-19), the local side defeated Amritsar to bag full points. Electing to bat first, the local team scored 225 runs for the loss of four wickets in the allotted 45 overs.

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St Joseph's boys lift trophy
Chandigarh, September 12
The host team of St Joseph’s School defeated DPS by three runs to win the St Joseph's Cash Prize Cricket Tournament today.

Players in action during a cricket match at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Wednesday. GGDSD-32 beat PU by 77 runs
Chandigarh, September 12
In the ongoing Inter-College Cricket Tournament for Men (A -division), the team from GGDSD College, Sector 32, defeated PU Campus by 77 runs today.



Players in action during a cricket match at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Manoj mahajan

 



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