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Residents fear losing their properties
Chandigarh, February 16
Over 400 residents fear losing their prime properties in the city as the UT Estate Office has decided to push eviction proceedings against them.
Age no bar at Golf Club
Chandigarh, February 16
It seems that the age was no bar when the dependents of the permanent members of Chandigarh Golf Club were given the green card membership.
P’kula resident duped of Rs 60 lakh
Panchkula, February 16
A resident of Sector 15 was duped of Rs 60 lakh by
a fraudster on the pretext of allotting a house in his name.
Multi-drug resistant TB cases on rise in city
Chandigarh, February 16
There has been a significant increase in the multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
(MDR-TB) cases in the city, with 80 patients being treated at city hospitals.
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| With the city receiving 6 mm rainfall on Saturday, the minimum temperature plummeted by two notches in the last 24 hours. Weathermen predicted that the rain would continue for the next two days which would affect the the maximum and minimum temperatures. The maximum temperature recorded today was 17.0 degree Celsius while the minimum was 12.6 degree Celsius. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Their ordeal far from end
Chandigarh, February 16
For getting ultrasound scanning done or an X-ray examination at the
PGIMER, a patient has to wait for nine days. Going by the date being issued to patients visiting the registration counter at the new OPD block on Monday, there is no date available at the labs for these tests before February 20.
Patients and their attendants line up at the radiology counter at the PGI in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
UT Administration goes Punjab’s way
Chandigarh, February 16
In Chandigarh, the ex-servicemen category will now include lineal descendents.
For, the Chandigarh Administration has decided to follow the Punjab Recruitment of Ex-serviceman Rules. As per the rules, which came into existence some three decades ago, the category also includes lineal descendents.
Swine flu cases decline in city
Chandigarh, February 16
The number of swine flu cases reported in the city has declined drastically since 2009 when the disease had first hit the city.
In the past six days no new case of swine flu has been reported in the city. A 38-year-old woman admitted last week to the PGIMER died of swine flu on Saturday. This brings the total death tally to three in the city this
year.
New lease of life for 36 afghan children
 Mohali, February 16
Nine-year-old Bibi Faequh from Herat province of Afghanistan is eager to join school. A few weeks before, she could not have even dreamt of it, as she had been struggling for her life, due to a hole in her heart. A successful surgery by a team of specialised doctors of Fortis hospital gave her new lease of life.
The children after successful treatment of various cardiac ailments at Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Saturday. Tribune Photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Life in Afghanistan has changed now, says Kabul-based doctor
 Mohali, February 16
“Our girls are leading normal life now”, said Dr Fatima Nasir from Kabul with pride while describing the improved conditions in Afghanistan.
Dr Fatima, who was in the town to meet the Afghani children, who had been
treated at Fortis hospital. She is a renowned gynecologist and specialist in
echocardiography, is also coordinator of Congenital Heart Disease Project of
Afghanistan Red Crescent Society (ARCS), the humanitarian organisation working
in Afghanistan, mainly to improve health scenario there.
Dr Fatima
414 constables imparted training in weapons
Chandigarh, February 16
The PCR staff of the UT police underwent the firing practice at the firing range in Sector 25 here. Interestingly, women constables also went under this training. Police officials stated that since firing practice was a part of annual schedule of police official, Senior Officers desired that PCR staff should have training of using the weapons, being used during their
routine duty.
Chandigarh Police constables during the practice session at the firing range, Sector 25, on Saturday. Tribune photo: S Chandan
Sambhar strays into residential area
Panchkula, February 16
A Sambhar strayed into the residential area of Mansa Devi Complex(MDC), Sector 4,
Panchkula, here this morning. The animal
suffered injuries after it was bitten by stray dogs and it slipped on the road due to rains.
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Two cars that met with an accident at the Sectors 31/32 lights in Chandigarh on Saturday.
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P’kula police to ensure 'safe streets'
Panchkula, February 16
Newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Ambala-Panchkula, Rajbir Deswal was surprised to see only 22 police personnel at the Chandimandir police station during his visit to all the police stations in Panchkula.
Mohali family refuses to undergo treatment, again leaves hospital
Mohali, February 16
Efforts of the Mohali district administration to provide medical help to four members of a family reportedly suffering from depression proved futile as they once again walked out of the civil hospital last night refusing treatment.
A pioneer among women lawyers is no more
Chandigarh, February 16
Not many would know that one of the first women to start law practice in the country belonged to Chandigarh. She was none other than Pritpal Kaur Wasu.
Manipuri culture brought alive in city
Chandigarh, February 16
The two-day festival of Manipuri dances and music began at Tagore Theatre today. Organised by Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy,
Imphal, in collaboration with Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi, the inaugural day saw the Manipuri artistes presenting their ethnic dances and musical tradition.
Manipuri artistes perform at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
panjab university
Research to be regularly assessed
Chandigarh, February 16
The PhD students pursuing research at Panjab University will have to make at least two presentations every year to the Research Monitoring Committees (RMC) on the research work being carried out by them.
PU rose fest: Rangoli competition dominates Day 2
Chandigarh, February 16
Rangoli-making competition saw the maximum participation on the second day of the Panjab University Rose Festival.
Students of Panjab University showcase Valentine's collection of the department of fashion designing during a fashion show at Rose Festival at the university on Saturday. Tribune photo: S Chandan
Treat for classical music lovers
Chandigarh, February 16
Jasrangee Jugalbandi, a Mumbai-based group formed by disciples of eminent classical vocalist Pandit
Jasraj, performed at MCM College here today.
Members of Mumbai-based group Jasrangee Jugalbandi perform at MCM College in Sector 36, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
St John's boys highlight rights of girl child
Chandigarh, February 16
Students of St John's High School, Sector 26, dedicated Valentine's Day to the cause of the girl child. They enacted a street play,
"Mubarak Ho, Beti Hui Hai", exhorting the society to recognise and honour the gender equality and give girls the right to live and prosper.
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