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6-yr-old rape victim identifies accused
Panchkula, February 27
A six-year-old rape victim today identified the accused in the court. The victim, having two holes in her heart, told everything fearlessly how she was violated by the accused, who drives her father’s car.
A life lost for Rs 200
Chandigarh, February 27
A 22-year-old youth snatched a purse from a woman and tried to flee on a stolen scooter at the Sector 38 market. But fate had something else in store for him.
Rs 20 cr spent, waste mgmt still a tall order
Chandigarh, February 27
Figure this out: The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has spent a whopping Rs 20 crore on the purchase of garbage lifting machines in the past five years, but the management of solid waste is still a challenge to the civic body. The MC has failed to find a solution to the problem.
Garbage dumped in front of the Police Lines in Sector 26, Chandigarh. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
PCA Acts tough with cops
Chandigarh, February 27
Coming down heavily on three policemen, the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) has ordered shifting of two police officials to the police lines for “dereliction of duty, mala fides and partisan attitude.
This fiscal, residents expect a people-friendly Budget
Chandigarh, February 27
The Union Budget for fiscal 2013-14 will be presented by Finance Minister P Chidambaram in Parliament on Thursday. City residents have high expectations and are hoping that prices of essential commodities will come down and the income tax slabs will be revised. Chandigarh Tribune talks to the residents across the city.
EWS society faces neglect
Chandigarh, February 27
The residents of EWS society, Sector 49, are a harried lot. They said despite taking up the problem of waterlogging on internal roads of the society with the authorities, nothing has been done.
The situation goes from bad to worse during rainy season as it becomes difficult to commute on the roads.
Water accumulated on a road in Sector 49, Chandigarh. Tribune photos: Parvesh Chauhan
Under cover
A cyclist pedals down a road as it rains in Phase I, Mohali, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
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missing family case
Debt forced family to flee
Mohali, February 27
Huge burden of loan led a family of three persons from Phase 4, Mohali, to run away from their house about 12 days ago. This was stated by Kamaljit Singh, SHO of Phase 1 Police Station while claiming that the family comprising, Baldeep Singh, his wife Taranjot Kaur and his mother Raminder Kaur, has safely reached at the Patiala residence of Taranjot’s father, Santokh Singh.
pending demands
PUDA employees protest
Mohali, February 27
Hundreds of Punjab Urban Development Authority (PUDA) employees, under the flagship of Punjab Field Workshop Workers Union staged a protest against the authorities for not paying heed to their long-pending demands, here today.
A stormwater line caves in at Sector 51, Chandigarh, on Wednesday.
Tribune Photo: Parvesh Chauhan
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Canada issues record visas to Indians in 2012
Chandigarh, February 27
The applications of More than 1.40 lakh Indians— both students and visitors— for visa to Canada were not only successful but also created a record of sorts as never before so many visas have been granted in a single calendar year.
Among the beneficiaries were 1.30 lakh visitors and 13,000 students. Canadian Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism Maxime Bernier hailed this as a demonstration of the increasingly close relationship between the two countries.
A treat for music lovers
Chandigarh, February 27
Langa folk singer from Rajasthan, Rehmat Khan, mesmerised the audience with his folk music performance at the PEC, Chandigarh. A part of SpicMacay’s function, he began his performance with a beautiful folk song on the festival, Holi, “O Mharo Jalalo Bilalo”, followed by another folk song Maurni Baga Ma Nache.
Dr Raj Bahadur gets yet another extension as GMCH Director
Chandigarh, February 27
Dr Raj Bahadur, Director, Principal of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, has been “awarded” another extension for a month.
Thrashed police constable admitted to PGI
Chandigarh, February 27
A day after a scuffle was reported between constable and advocates at the Punjab and Haryana
High Court, the constable was admitted to the PGI today after his condition deteriorated.
Diabetics at high risk of contracting TB: Experts
Chandigarh, February 27
“Diabetics are at a high risk of developing tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes worsens the outcomes of TB. These outcomes include increased deaths, failure and relapse rates,” city experts said.
Splendid performance by classical dancer Rajashree
Chandigarh, February 27
The third day of the Chandigarh dance festival at Tagore Theatre saw a splendid performance by Mumbai-based classical dancer Rajashree
Shirke.
Artistes perform during the Chandigarh Dance Festival at Tagore Theatre in Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
board examination
Students spend sleepless nights
Chandigarh, February 27
With just two days remaining for the board examinations of Classes X and XII to begin, students are spending sleepless nights. However, the anxiety is more among the Class XII students, whose career opportunities depend on the examination.
Students prepare for the board examination that will begin on Friday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Bonhomie
Students of Home Science College, Sector 10, in a jubilant mood after rehearsing for a fashion show in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: S Chandan
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Science fest kicks off at Panjab University
Chandigarh, February 27
A science fest, CITRON 2013, began today at Panjab University, with an encouraging response from students. A flash mob performance creating awareness on the security of women marked the beginning of the event.
from schools
Annual day
Panchkula: Colours and festive spirit abound at the primary wing of Dikshant International School,
Zirakpur, as students presented skills in acting, dancing, singing, and playing musical instruments during the junior annual day. Around 400 students performed on the stage as parents cheered them.
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A petty quarrel between neighbours over parking of vehicles took an ugly turn when some youngsters, living as paying guests, opened fire, leaving one person dead and two injured.
