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City gets first mobile mammography van
Chandigarh, April 12
Now, for getting breast cancer screening done, you will not have to pay a visit to a hospital as the UT Administration today launched its first mobile mammography van.
MLA Chaudhary has a criminal past
Panchkula, April 12
Ram Kumar Chaudhary, the main accused in the Jyoti murder case, was booked for criminal intimidation at the age of 17.
Seven cases have been registered against the Doon MLA, Ram Kumar Chaudhary, at Baddi and
Nalagarh.
Ram Kumar Chaudhary
Four get life term for killing student
Chandigarh, April 12
The court of Additional District and Sessions Judge, Preeti Sahni, today sentenced four persons to life imprisonment for the murder of a 21-year-old hotel management student in June 2010.
Extendible artificial bone saves child’s arm from amputation
Chandigarh, April 12
Eight-year-old Mansi had developed bone cancer in her left arm and was in pain for the past one year. By the time she was taken for consultations to doctor, her half arm (from shoulder till the elbow) suffered damage as the cancer had already reached an advanced stage. Amputation of the arm was the only possibility left.
Ex-UT adviser moves application
Chandigarh, April 12
Former UT Adviser Lalit Sharma today moved an application in the CBI court for giving his submissions in the theme-cum-amusement park case in which he is framed as an accused. The application of Sharma has been allowed by the CBI court today.
Probe recommended against a serving, two retired inspectors
Chandigarh, April 12
The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) today recommended a departmental inquiry against two retired inspectors and a serving SHO of the Sector-19 police station, as they had allegedly shown undue favour to an accused in a trespassing case.
A first: ‘Daughters’ Dream Park’ inaugurated at Sector-44 B
Chandigarh, April 12
City Mayor Subhash Chawla today inaugurated the newly developed green belt, dedicated to girls, “Daughters’ Dream Park” in Sector 44 B.
The newly inaugurated park at Sector-44 B in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune Photo: S.Chandan
Victim’s family meets Mayor, civic body Commissioner
Chandigarh, April 12
Family members of 33-year-old Harpreet Singh Sodhi, who died in a road accident involving stray cattle, met the Mayor and the MC Commissioner, today.
Harpreet’s mother Jagwinder Kaur, wife Gurpreet Kaur, one-year-old daughter, and other family members, first met MC Commissioner Vivek Pratap Singh. The commissioner assured them that though there was no provision of compensation in the MC, they would take up the issue with the UT Administration.
The victim’s family come out of the office of the MC Commissioner at Sector 17, Chandigarh,
on Friday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
70 challans issued to violators
Chandigarh, April 12
In a special anti-encroachment drive, the enforcement wing of the Municipal Corporation today removed encroachments from various markets of the city and issued 70 challans to violators.
High drama at Sec-17 ISBT
Chandigarh, April 12
High drama was witnessed at the Sector 17 inter-state bus terminus when members of the CTU Workers Union today prevented the buses of Uttranchal Roadways from leaving the bus stand after a driver of
CTU, Rajesh Kumar, was thrashed at Haridwar by officials of the Uttranchal Roadways.
Residents of Uttarakhand protest and block the main gate of the Sector 17 ISBT in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune Photos: S.Chandan
Commercial vehicle operators get relief
Chandigarh, April 12
On the demand of school bus operators, truck operators and other commercial vehicle operators, the Chandigarh Administration has decided to register and collect their taxes in the office of the Secretary, Transport Authority, Chandigarh.
Ride on Mohali roads a nightmare
 Mohali, April 12
If you are entering Mohali, ensure that your vehicle has super shock absorbers and that you don't suffer from severe spondylitis because potholed roads in certain parts of the town can turn out to be a nightmare for you.
The road separating Phase 3B1 and Phase 3A in a bad shape; and a damaged road in Phase IX,
Mohali. Tribune photos: Vicky Gharu
Industry condemns hike in power tariff
Mohali, April 12
Condemning the recent hike in power tariff by the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Anurag Aggarwal, president, Mohali Industries Association, said the industry was reeling under financial crisis.
Fiza's sisters want her house, vehicles
Mohali, April 12
Three sisters of Anuradha Bali, alias Fiza, the estranged wife of former Haryana deputy chief minister Chander Mohan, today made a plea to the court seeking the possession of Fiza's house and cars till the settlement of the case.
Pensioners' body wants dog pound
Mohali, April 12
The Defence Accounts Pensioners Welfare Association has demanded that the notification of dog bylaws should be issued and a dog pound should be set up in the town.
Bhawan representatives air grievances
Chandigarh, April 12
The representatives of bhawans today demanded that the UT Administration should stop issuing notices to them for holding marriage functions. In a meeting held between the UT officials and the representatives of 68 bhawans in the city, the latter stated that instead of harassing them by sending notices, the Administration should allow them to hold marriage functions at these bhawans.
Drug trail takes police to Delhi
Chandigarh, April 12
Two days after the UT police arrested a Nigerian in a case of drug peddling, a police team was dispatched to Delhi along with the accused to get to the root of drug peddling racket. The Nigerian, Samsom, aka Frank, was taken to Delhi today. The accused used to supply cocaine to a number of college students who used to order the drugs on phone, the police said.
26 stray cattle impounded
Chandigarh, April 12
In continuation to their drive against stray cattle menace, the municipal corporation impounded 26 stray cattle last night.
These cattle were impounded from various parts of the city. MC officials said the cattle impounded would not be released, as keeping of animals within the municipal limits was not permissible.
Education Department issues notice to private schools
Chandigarh, April 12
The Education Department today issued fresh notice to private schools strictly asking them not to convert their reserved seats under the RTE Act to general category till further instructions are issued.
Minority status for schools opposed
Chandigarh, April 12
The UT Education Department has strongly opposedgranting of minority status to three of the top schools in the city — Vivek High School, Sector 38; St Kabir School, Sector 26; and New Public School, Sector 18 —in its reply filed yesterday to the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutes (NCMEI), New Delhi, during the resumed hearing of a petition filed by these schools.
Festivities Children celebrate Baisakhi at Saupin’s School, Sector 32, in Chandigarh
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Admn in touch with pvt schools for making bus fare affordable
Chandigarh, April 12
The Chandigarh Administration has rolled out 40 buses, 20 each for morning and evening, for ferrying the government school students. The administration is also in touch with private schools across the city for making buses more affordable for students.
Paper-setting by external teachers leading to goof-ups in BCom exams, say officials
Chandigarh, April 12
The policy of Panjab University which allows only external faculty to set the BCom papers has again been held responsible for recurring goof-ups.
Recently, the question paper of cost accounting during BCom second-year exam, which was supposed to carry both theoretical and numerical-type questions, was completely theoretical in nature.
Meritorious students felicitated
Chandigarh, April 12
The Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Sector 42, celebrated its annual day and prize distribution function here today.
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A cultural programme which included various dance performances was presented by students. The audience including hoteliers, parents of students and heads of various institutions applauded them.
Students in a jubilant mood after receiving awards during the annual day celebrations at the Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Sector 42, in@@Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune photo: S Chandan
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In an aggressive drive, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation today disconnected water connections of 18 defaulters.
The MC initiated proceedings against consumers who have not cleared their water bills or are having dispute with the MC.
