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Labourer dies, 4 hurt as earth caves in
Chandigarh, May 24
A labourer was buried alive while four others had a narrow escape after the earth at a construction site caved in at Sector 19 this morning.
A labourer being rescued from the construction site in Sector 19, Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
St John’s student hit by school bus, injured
 Chandigarh, May 24
A Class VI student of St John’s High School in Sector 26 was critically injured after being hit by a speeding bus of the same school at full break today. The student, 12-year-old Harpreet Singh, a resident of Bapu Dham Colony, is admitted to the PGI and has suffered injuries on his chest and
stomach. He was riding pillion on a bicycle when the mishap occurred at 10.40 am when his school got over.
The injured, Harpreet Singh. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
CBSE Class XII results expected on May 27
Chandigarh, May 24
The anxious wait of Class XII students seems to be ending soon as the countdown for the CBSE results-2013 is inching closer. The board is expected to declare the results on May 27.
Fire safety violations: Notice served on PU
Chandigarh, May 24
A day after the tragic death of Amandeep Singh Dhaliwal, a fourth year student of the University Institute of Engineering and Technology
(UIET), Panjab University, the Fire and Emergency Department of the Municipal Corporation today slapped a fresh notice on Panjab University for fire safety violations.
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Amandeep’s brother shell-shocked
 Chandigarh, May 24
Sitting silently under the shade of a tree at Government Multi-Specialty Hospital
(GMSH), Sector 16, Kuldeep Singh seemed completely perplexed, blank and was not ready to believe that his brother, with whom he had been discussing plans to return to Canada for the past few months, was no more.
A grief-stricken brother of Amandeep (in turban) and relatives wait while his postmortem was being conducted at GMSH, Sector 16, Chandigarh, on Friday.
Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Autopsy conducted at GMSH-16
Chandigarh, May 24
The autopsy of the PU student, who had died under mysterious circumstances in his room at Hostel Number II, was held today at the Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16. Since the body was charred nothing could be ascertained. The viscera samples have been taken and sent for tests. Meanwhile, a magisterial probe on the request of the Chandigarh Police has been ordered.
PU to appoint two counsellors for students
Chandigarh, May 24
Waking up from a deep-slumber, following the death of a student of University Institute of Engineering and Technology
(UIET), Panjab University has decided to rope in two counsellors for students. Interestingly, the demand to have a counsellor in PU was pending for the last few years. AS
Ahluwalia, Dean, Student Welfare (DSW), today made this announcement during the condolence meeting organised at the Boys Hostel No. 2. “The counselors will be appointed on a part-time basis”, the DSW added.
Safety given a miss in executive coaches
Chandigarh, May 24
It sounds strange, but it is a fact that deployment of the Railway Protection Force staff
(RPF) in trains is merely an eye wash as no action is taken by the staff in case of any untoward incident during journey. A classic example is the incident which took place yesterday in one of the trains in which five robbers looted passengers at gunpoint and the RPF staff was clueless about the incident.
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(right) a heavy rush at the Chandigarh railway station. Tribune Photos: Manoj Mahajan |
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Passengers served breakfast after crossing Ambala
Chandigarh, May 24
More than 500 passengers aboard the morning Shatabdi from New Delhi to Chandigarh today had a harrowing time as a majority of them were not served breakfast on time due to shortage of pantry staff. The passengers were even asked to fetch their food from the pantry, if they were keen on having their breakfast on time.
Know your candidate
Panchkula, May 24
With the MC elections nearing, candidates are putting in efforts to woo voters.
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Commissioner issues instructions
 Panchkula, May 24
With the campaigning picking up, the Commissioner of Police, Rajbir
Deswal, has directed the officers to keep a check on the transportation of liquor in the town.
PU student leader Manoj Lubana campaigns for his uncle Pritam Singh Lubana, a candidate from Ward 8, Panchkula; and (right) supporters canvass through Whatsapp. Tribune photos
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Mishap revives traffic issues
Chandigarh, May 24
Concern over accidents caused due to chaos prevailing outside schools came true when a student was seriously injured after being hit by a bus while coming out of a city-based school. Harpreet Singh, a Class VI student of St John's High School, who was riding pillion on a bicycle, was hit by a recklessly driven school bus in Sector 26 outside Sacred Heart School.
Show stopper:
A model during a fashion show at a hotel in Industrial Area, Phase II, Chandigarh, on Friday.
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I was misinterpreted, says Hard Kaur
Chanidgarh, May 24
While defending herself after courting controversy here, singer-rapper Hard Kaur said that she never wanted to hurt anyone's feelings and sentiments. "My comments during my performance were completely misinterpreted and blown out of proportion," said the singer, who used abusive language during her performance at a five-star hotel on Wednesday night. Many people uploaded the video of her performance on YouTube.
Philips workers stage dharna outside DC office
Mohali, May 24
On the call given by the Philips India Employees’ Union, workers staged a dharna in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in support of their demands here today. Among those who took part in the protest were members of the families of the employees and leaders of the AITUC and other trade unions.
Air pollution at critical level in parts of city: Centre for Science and
Environment
Chandigarh, May 24
The iconic urban design of Chandigarh, planned to avoid congestion and pollution, is now in danger of falling victim to these very problems.
Damaged sewer poses danger
Mohali, May 24
A sewer line on a road near PTL Chowk here has further damaged, posing a danger to motorists and residents.
The sewer broken by a heavy vehicle at the road separating Phase IV and Industrial Area Phase III in Mohali on Friday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Hypertension a silent killer: Docs
Chandigarh, May 24
Rapid lifestyle changes such as lack of physical activity, high fat intake, obesity and stress are resulting in high blood pressure which is contributing to 45 per cent of the total cardiovascular disease burden worldwide.
Syndicate Bank holds customer meet
Chandigarh, May 24
The Syndicate Bank organised a customer meet in all of its branches in India. The activity was also held at all its branches in
Panchkula, including Sector 7, Sector 11 and Swasthik Vihar.
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UBS staff give statements
Chandigarh, May 24
The sexual harassment committee of Panjab University (PU) probing into allegations of sexual harassment made by an assistant professor of
University Business School (UBS) today recorded statements of the UBS staff.
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PU extends date for form submission
Chandigarh, May 24
Giving major relief to students who had applied for the Combined Entrance Test (CET) and LLB entrance test, but failed to complete their online forms, the Panjab University has extended the last date for submission of forms to May 31.
Saint Kabir brought to life through visually stimulating performance
 Chandigarh, May 24
They might be visually challenged, but today it did not deter these 31 students of the Institute for the Blind, Sector 26, from staging a visually stimulating performance on the life of Saint
Kabir.
Students of the Institute for the Blind stage a play at Tagore Theatre in Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Fashion tech students present final projects
Mohali, May 24
Students of the Garment Manufacturing Technology (GMT) programme of the Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology presented their final diploma projects on the campus here today.
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Children display projects
Mohali: The junior wing of Yadavindra Public School on Friday exhibited their science and social studies projects. A science project display on ‘The Wonderful World of Plants’ was organised by the Class IV students. The children displayed various projects showing the growth rate of plants, process of transpiration, working of a fruit battery, etc. They even conjured up Ayurvedic preparations called ‘Dadi Maa Ke Nuske’. A skit and dance performance on the importance of plants was an added attraction.
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