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MC doesn’t know what it’s up to
Chandigarh, November 4
Lack of coordination among various wings of the municipal corporation has again cost the state dear. A case in point is freshly laid paver blocks in Sector 19 to lay a water pipeline. A fortnight ago, the road wing of the MC laid paver blocks to build a footpath for residents in Sector 19. 

MC workers dig out the paver blocks which were laid at Sector 19 a month ago in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

PGI shuts eyes to stains in its serais
Chandigarh, November 4
Serais at the region's premier healthcare institute, PGIMER, are in utter state of neglect when it comes to hygiene and cleanliness.

Good news for Sec 17: Traders will soon get free parking space
Chandigarh, November 4
To ease out the parking problem of Sector 17, the MC has decided to exclusively allot traders of the Sector two underground parking lots. As per the decision, the underground parking lots of the MOH and the CMC in Sector 17 will be used for parking of vehicles by the shopkeepers who own their shops in Sector 17.


A parking lot in Sector 17. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Liver donors have a tale to tell and smile
Chadigarh, November 4
Until 3 months ago, unaware of each other’s existence, 50-year-old Vinod Kumar from Ludhiana and 58-year-old Amrik Singh from Chandigarh were both battling for survival due to terminal liver failure. Their families had lost all hopes, as the only available liver donors for each case were of incompatible blood groups. Little did they realise that their destinies would be so closely intertwined that they would have successful liver transplants by exchanging their donors.

COMMUNITY

Children display skills and panache
Panchkula, November 4
Holy Child School, Morni Road, celebrated its 17th annual function at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, today. The function was a confluence of colours, jubilance, creativity and artistic talent of the students. The show began with “Namoh Namoh”, a captivating dance performance.


Students perform during the annual function of Holy Child School, Panchkula, at the Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photographs

New panel to look into demand
Chandigarh, November 4
The Panjab University Syndicate has decided to constitute a broad-based committee to look into the demand for appointment of chairpersons in all the departments on rotational basis here today.

open house response
Rear-seat passengers must use safety belts
Seat belts are lifesavers. The government has recognised it and therefore made it mandatory for all passengers to wear seat belts while riding on a vehicle. The national data state people sitting on rear seats wear seat belts less often than in those on the front seats. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (2009), 84 per cent of front-seat passengers fasten seat belts while only 70 per cent of rear-seat occupants do the same. We need laws to ensure that people do not undermine the need of seat belts.

Accused fit to be in judicial custody, says Doctor
Mohali, November 4
Archna Goyal, an accused in the infamous kidney scam, is now fit to be discharged from Civil Hospital, Phase VI. Talking to the Chandigarh Tribune, Dr Rajiv Bhalla, acting civil surgeon, Mohali, said she (the accused) was fit to be send to judicial custody. “Our expert team has checked her up properly and her reports are normal. She is now fit to be discharged from the hospital,” said Dr Bhalla.

Be ready for a hassle-free ride
Chandigarh, November 4
Come next October and Panchkula-Chandigarh will have a "hassle-free" alternative road connectivity. The local division of the Indian railways engineering department has begun the construction of the railway underbridge (RuB) at the level crossing between Hallo Majra and Industrial Area in Panchkula.

The road between Hallo Majra and Industrial Area in Panchkula where a railway underbridge is being constructed by the engineering department of the Indian Railways. tribune photo: s chandan

Solar tree lights up Mohali
Chandigarh, November 4
Chandigarh’s loss is Mohali’s gain. Country’s first solar tree, which was planned to be installed near the city’s landmark, Sukhna Lake, has now been finally installed in Mohali.

Police Complaint Authority for action against 1 serving, 2 retired SHOs
Chandigarh, November 4
Holding the UT Police negligent as it failed to take any action in a case of house trespass, the Police Complaint Authority has recommended action against two retired and one serving station house officers (SHOs).

Goods worth Rs 75 lakh destroyed in fire
Chandigarh, November 4
Goods worth Rs 75 lakh were gutted at two industrial units this morning. However, no loss of life was reported. At 11.45 am, a fire broke out at Devi Dayal flour mill at Industrial Area Phase I, where goods, including flour bags and machinery worth Rs 40 lakh, were destroyed.


A factory where a fire broke out at Industrial Area, Phase I, in Chandigarh on Sunday. tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

City’s loss is Mohali’s gain

The proposal for installing the country’s first solar tree near the city landmark, Sukhna Lake, was turned down by the UT urban planning department. It has now been installed near the YPS roundabout in Mohali. A Tribune photograph

1.17 lakh MT paddy purchased
Mohali, November 4
Different government agencies have purchased 1.17 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of paddy from the district's grain markets till date. 

Teacher suspended
Mohali, November 4
Initiating action against teachers, found guilty of negligence in duty or habitual absenteeism, Punjab Director General of School Education Kahan Singh Pannu ordered suspension of one teacher and action against 17 others during an inspection here.

Secy to PM addresses session on paediatrics
Chandigarh, November 4
During the ongoing golden jubilee celebrations of the Advanced Paediatrics Centre at the PGI, a special session was addressed by Prof MK Bhan, Secretary to the Prime Minsiter, Department of Biotechnology. Prof Bhan spoke on the theme of perspective and horizon in Paediatrics. Sharing his memories during his formative years at the premier institute, he mentioned that the PGI has been blessed with a strong set of core values, which have stood the test of time.

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EDUCATION

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Chandigarh: The annual function of the Shishu Niketan Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 22, was held on the school campus amidst much fanfare on Sunday. The function themed on “Waves”, signifying the creative spirit of students, was well attended by students with their parents and the management of the school. 


Students perform during the annual function at Shishu Niketan Senior Secondary School in Sector 22, Chandigarh, on Sunday. A tribune photograph

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Migratory round of polio campaign launched
Fatehgarh Sahib, November 4
The District Health Department launched the three-day migratory round of pulse polio campaign here today. Jaswant Singh, Civil Surgeon, inaugurated the campaign by administering polio drops to a child at the Sapera Basti slum area in Sirhind town.

Experts dwell on business ethics
Fatehgarh Sahib, November 4
Attention to business ethics is on the rise across the globe and many companies are now realising that in order to succeed, they must earn the respect and confidence of their customers.

COURTS

Court withholds salary of SHO
Panchkula, November 4
The local court has pulled up the station house officer of the Sector 5 police station, Nupur Bishnoi, by attaching her salary for not complying with the repeated summons in a murder case.

CRIME

Four rounded up for theft at wedding venue
Chandigarh, November 4
In yet another incident of theft during weddings, attendants during a religious function being held in Guru Kalgi Dhar Gurdwara at Sector 20 caught hold of two juvenile girls and four other persons, who were trying to steal a bag containing cash at the venue this morning.

Minor raped
Mohali, November 4
A 13-year-old girl residing at Milkh village was allegedly raped by a 19-year-old youth. The accused, Rinku, who had been exploiting the girl her for at least five months before she got pregnant, had left her at the Ambala Railway Junction in a bid to get rid of her. A beggar gave the victim money to return home.

Four arrested for damaging PCR vehicle
Chandigarh, November 4
In yet another attack on police, miscreants pelted stones at a PCR gypsy in Ram Darbar near Sector 31 last night. The incident occurred around 12.15 am when the police gypsy along with head constable Raj Singh was returning from Ram Darbar.

Youth creates ruckus at P’kula general hospital
Panchkula, November 4
High drama was witnessed late Sunday evening at the General Hospital, Sector 6, Panchkula, when two policemen brought a youth in an inebriated state for medical check up.

SPORTS

Vijender leads marathon
Chandigarh, November 4
Sunday morning saw Olympic boxer Vijender Singh joining the locals with 5-km walk marathon “Walk for Fitness” here today. Over 500 people, including students, participated in the event, which started from Sukhna Lake.


Olympic boxer Vijender Singh takes part in a walk at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Table tennis meet concludes
Mohali, November 4
The Mohali District Table Tennis Championship concluded at The Millennium School, Mohali, yesterday. Jagmeet Singh and Jasleen Kaur of Shemrock School won the Junior Boys’ and Junior Girls’ title, respectively.