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Can’t spare DSPs, Admn to MHA
Chandigarh, December 4
In a setback to reforming the policing system in the city, the UT Administration in a surprise move has now communicated to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that it will not be able to spare DSPs (deputy superintendent of police) from Chandigarh for posting in other union territories of the country.

A shot in the arm for DSPs
Chandigarh, December 4
The UT Administration’s move of keeping the sitting DSPs intact on the saddle has come as a shot in the arm for the seven Chandigarh police DSPs, many of who are suspected of having developed vested interests by staying on in the City Beautiful for the last several years.

Fearing for life, Kashmiri students decide to go back home
Panchkula, December 4
Most of the Kashmiri students who were allegedly harassed and assaulted at Panchkula Engineering College, Barwala, yesterday, have decided to leave the city and go back to their native place fearing for their lives.

MP caught on wrong foot
Chandigarh, December 4
A member of Rajya Sabha and northern region in charge of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), KD Singh, has encroached upon an open space, including the road berm, by constructing a car shelter in violation of the building bylaws outside his house in Sector 9 here.

In violation of the building bylaws, Rajya Sabha MP and TMC leader KD Singh has encroached upon public land outside his house in Sector 9, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

City shooter Smit bags silver for India
Chandigarh, December 4
City shooter Smit Singh hit a purple patch on Tuesday as he won two medals in the prestigious shooting competitions being held in New Moti Bagh Palace on Tuesday.

59 yrs down, Cheap Houses to get re-carpeted roads
Chandigarh, December 4
After a gap of 59 years, residents of Cheap Houses in Sector 15 D have a reason to smile as the Municipal Corporation today started the re-carpeting work of internal roads in their area.

Ward councillor Saurabh Joshi (fourth from left), MC officials, along with area residents, inspect the work at Cheap Houses in Sector 15-D, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

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COMMUNITY

High drama at civil dispensary in Sec 22
Chandigarh, December 4
High drama prevailed at the civil dispensary in Sector 22 early this morning when the family members of a woman, who delivered a stillborn baby, alleged that the baby died due to negligence of the medical staff.


Relatives of the woman, who delivered a stillborn baby in civil dispensary at Sector 22 in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

GMADA tightens noose around encroachers
Mohali, December 4
With GMADA acting against the encroachers in Sectors 76 and 80, the development work in the sectors will be started soon.

Dog sterilisation
Project stalled in Panchkula as contractor flees
Panchkula, December 4
The dog sterilisation project in Panchkula has hit a roadblock as the contractor concerned has left the work and fled. He has done this for the second time.

Water goes waste Water accumulated alongside a road near the PhD Chamber in Sector 31, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Robbery: Money was for shopping, say victims
Chandigarh, December 4
A day after the armed gunpoint robbery of Rs 6 lakh in Mani Majra, police investigations revealed that the amount of Rs 6 lakh was meant for shopping for a wedding ceremony of one of the relatives of the businessman.

CBI files closure report
Chandigarh, December 4
While the CBI has submitted a closure report in the sensational murder case of the owner of Sham Fashion Mall on November 27, a gang of robbers busted the next day by the police provided some clues to the murder case.

Three SHOs transferred
Panchkula, December 4
The Panchkula police department has ordered the transfer of three station house officers of the district.

Parked trucks along highway in Zirakpur a traffic hazard
Zirakpur, December 4
Parking of trucks on the service lanes along the Zirakpur-Ambala highway is leading to traffic chaos here.





Trucks parked on the service lane hinder the smooth flow of traffic along the Chandigarh-Zirakpur highway on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal

Central Social Welfare Board mulling over hike in fund for creche diet
Chandigarh, December 4
The Central Social Welfare Board is contemplating on a proposal to hike the funds allocated for the nutrition of children in crèches and raising the honorariums of the counsellors at family counselling centres.

3 Senators co-opted to PUTA executive
Chandigarh, December 4
The Panjab University Teachers Association (PUTA) co-opted three new executive members from the newly elected Senate.

105 challans issued across Chandigarh
Chandigarh, December 4
The enforcement wing of the Municipal Corporation today removed encroachments from various sectors in the city. During the drive, 105 challans were issued to the violators.

Inquiry report remains inconclusive
Chandigarh, December 4
The inquiry report dealing with the allegations of sexual harassment, made by a senior female employee of the Education Department in August this year, remained inconclusive.

Open spaces soul of city: Chief Architect
Chandigarh, December 4
The two-day India Urban Development Vision 2020 organised by Wisitex foundation in association with the Municipal Corporation concluded here today.

38th State Science and Environment Exhibition
Students display 152 models
Chandigarh, December 4
The State Institute of Education, Sector 32, witnessed future geniuses displaying their best scientific models during the 38th State Science and Environment Exhibition organised in collaboration with the NCERT here today.




Sahil and Pareena display a model at the exhibition held at the State Institute of Education in Sector 32, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Rs 20 lakh subsidy for installing solar water geysers in Mohali
Mohali, December 4
A subsidy of Rs 20 lakh has been provided for the installation of solar water geysers in Mohali district.

health notes
Tranexamic acid reduces blood loss during surgery
Chandigarh: A study was conducted by Dr Santosh Kumar, department of urology, PGI, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an anti-fibrinolytic agent, tranexamic acid, in reducing blood loss and surgical complication in patients undergoing endoscopic stone surgery.

EDUCATION

Panjab University failed to stick to its promises, allege students
Chandigarh, December 4
Panjab University students, who had recently launched a massive agitation against the hike in food rates on the campus, alleged during a press conference today that the university had failed to stick to its promises made to them.


Members of the Students for Society interact with mediapersons at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Tribune photo: S. Chandan

School Notes
Saupin’s students excel in TT meet
Students of Saupin’s School, Sector-70, Mohali, brought laurels to the school by winning medals and trophies in the 58th Punjab State Table Tennis Championship 2012-2013 held at Ropar from November 26 to 29.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Man dies in mishap 
Kalka, December 4
A 58-year-old shopkeeper was crushed to death in Pinjore today. The deceased, Darshan Piplani, was trying to cross a road at the main bazaar, near Dhara Mandalat, when a recklessly driven truck coming from Nalagarh side ran over him around 11am.

Burglars strike at two liquor vends in Ambala
Ambala, December 4
Burglars decamped with cash from two liquor vends late last night. Three burglars, reportedly, struck at a liquor vend on the Ambala-Chandigarh highway near Ambala City around midnight.

COURTS

Builder penalised
Told to pay Rs 6 lakh for failing to provide agreed amenities 
Chandigarh, December 4
A city-based builder has been penalised for failing to construct and hand over the house to the complainant in accordance with the agreed upon specifications . The UT Consumer Forum has directed the contractor to pay Rs 5,45,600 to the complainant for the works that she had to get done on her own.

Two-day remand for four accused
Chandigarh, December 4
A day after the firing incident at Sector 22/23 lights, the police has arrested four persons while the remaining three are at large.




The accused, who were involved in the firing incident at the Sector 22/23 lights, being taken to the district courts at Sector 17 in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

SBI assn told to compensate complainants 
Chandigarh, December 4
In five separate cases, the State Bank of India Staff Association in Sector 49, has been penalised for the non-payment of amount due against FDRs issued by it (the association) in the name of the respective complainants.

SPORTS

Prinkle enters quarterfinals
Chandigarh, December 4
Tennis player Prinkle Singh moved to quarterfinals of the girls’ (U-12 and U-16) event during the ongoing AITA Championship Series Tennis Tournament being held at CLTA and Lake Sports Complex here today.


A player in action during a tennis match in the girls’ category at CLTA, Sector 10, in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: S. Chandan

St. Soldier School-28 lift overall trophy
Chandigarh, December 4
St. Soldier International School, Sector 28, lifted the overall champions trophy of the Chandigarh Inter-School Athletic Meet for Boys held at Sports Complex, Sector 7, here.

Lawrance School athletes shine
Mohali, December 4
Athletes of Lawrance School won the 7th Mohali Open District Athletics Meet after achieving first three positions and bagging 24 medals here today.

Khalsa College, Ludhiana, beat PGGCG-42
Chandigarh, December 4
In the ongoing Panjab University Inter-College Softball Championship for Women, the team of Khalsa College Women, Ludhiana, overcame PGGCG, Sector 42, by 26-1 held at Panjab University Grounds here today.

City lad to play in global volleyball meet
Chandigarh, December 4
Volleyball player Bhushan Bhirud, a student of the Aryans College of Engineering, will represent the Pune Sports Academy for international volleyball series to be held in New Zealand.

Golf camp on Dec 9
Chandigarh, December 4
A two-hour golf camp will be held at the Chandigarh Golf Club on December 9 (2pm to 4pm) for the beginners. The camp will include showcase of short games, including grip, aim, alignment, stance, posture, putting, chipping and pitching.

AKSIPS-41 win football tourney
Chandigarh, December 4
The soccer team of AKSIPS, Sector 41, won the Lal Bahadur Shastri Seven-A-Side Football Tournament being held here today. In the final match, the team defeated AKSIPS, Mohali, by 4-2.