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Get ready for a pleasant weekend
Chandigarh, June 7
There is good news for city residents as the weekend is likely to be pleasant, according to the forecast of the Met Department. The city is likely to see a dip of two to three degrees Celsius, both in the maximum and minimum temperatures, in the coming days.
Thunderstorm fallout
Day after, several areas still sans power
 Chandigarh, June 7
City residents continued to suffer due to power cuts on the second day today after high-velocity winds snapped power supply lines in various parts of the city yesterday. The worst affected was Mani
Majra, where residents were without power for around 28 hours.
Workers remove the branches of an uprooted tree that damaged power cables in Sector 27. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
States, UT to form Corp
Chandigarh, June 7
The UT Administration and states of Punjab and Haryana have agreed to set up a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the Metro rail project. In a meeting between the officials of UT Administration, Punjab and Haryana, it was also decided that the SPV be named Chandigarh Tricity Multi-Modal Transport Corporation (CTMTC).
Workshop concludes
 Chandigarh, June 7
Experts from various fields discussed the issues related to the disposal of waste, surplus or life expired ammunition and high energy materials at a two-day workshop, organised by the High Energy Material Society of India
(HEMSI), in collaboration with Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratory (TBRL), that concluded at Ramgarh near here today.
The Laser Ordinance Disposal System developed by DRDO during a trial at the Terminal Ballistic Research Loboratory range near Chandigarh. A Tribune Photograph
Trains delayed at city station
Chandigarh, June 7
Hundreds of passengers commuting to Chandigarh in the morning trains were at the receiving end due to the delay in arrival and departure of trains at the city railway station.
CHB employees demand pension
 Chandigarh, June 7
Employees of the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) took part in a protest march to the Raj Bhawan for submitting a memorandum to UT Administrator Shivraj V
Patil, seeking implementation of Pension Scheme to the employees of Chandigarh Housing Board
(CHB) who joined prior to 2004.
UT employees hold a protest in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
Why compensation not paid yet, commission asks PGI
Chandigarh, June 7
The UT State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commssion, today served a show-cause notice on the
PGI, asking the respondent to explain why the compensation of Rs 7 lakh had not been provided to Anupama’s parents yet.
LOVELY CREATIONS: Models showcase NIIFT, Mohali, students’ creations at a fashion show, “ANUKAMA-13”, at the Tagore Theatre on Friday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Paediatrics body to train docs, health professionals
Chandigarh, June 7
The Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) is launching a nationwide Safe Injection Environment (SIE) Campaign to train paediatricians in safe injection practices over the next six months.
Mohali MC in a fix over delimitation of wards
Mohali , June 7
The Mohali Municipal Corporation is in a fix over the delimitation of wards for the long-overdue civic body elections, as the Department of Local Government is going at a snail's pace for taking a decision on a proposal to extend the municipal limits.
RWA-21 election challenged in court
Chandigarh, June 7
A member of Residents Welfare Association (RWA) of Sector 21 has challenged the election of the association in the local court here.
Girl's body cremated
Panchkula, June 7
The 16-year-old maid, who has allegedly committed suicide, was cremated at the cremation ground of Sector 11, here today.
Parliamentary panel to inspect PGI today
Chandigarh, June 7
A 29-member parliamentary committee will visit various departments and patient wards at the PGI tomorrow to assess developments at the premier institute.
No posts sanctioned for cath lab at GMCH-32 yet
 Chandigarh, June 7
For running the “fully equipped” cath lab, which was scheduled for completion in March this year, no posts of staff have been sanctioned by Government Medical College and Hospital
(GMCH), Sector 32, till date.
The entry to the coronary care unit at Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, in Chandigarh. The unit located on the fifth floor of Block C will be converted into an advanced cardiac centre. A File Photo
Power workers stage protest
Chandigarh, June 7
The electricity department staff under the banner of UT Powermen Union Chandigarh today staged a protest at Sector 17.
Police launches new scheme
Chandigarh, June 7
The UT police has launched a unique scheme, know your case, to bring transparency and accountability in its functioning.
sunshield: Despite a dip in the mercury, girls cover their faces to fend off sun rays in Chandigarh on Friday.
Tribune photo: S Chandan |
Financial crunch hits social welfare board hard
Chandigarh, June 7
Chandigarh Social Welfare Board is facing an acute financial crunch as the Union Government is yet to release the first installment of the annual budget, which is needed to continue running its projects in the city.
PB 65 V 0009 goes for Rs 1.45 lakh
Mohali, June 7
The office of the District Transport Authority earned a revenue of Rs 19.72 lakh against the reserve price of Rs 3.42 lakh at an auction of the registration numbers of the PB 65-V series held here today.
Encroachments removed from Sec 71 parks
Mohali, June 7
The GMADA authorities removed encroachments from 10 developed parks in Sector 71 here today.
CM visits ailing Chandumajra
Mohali, June 7
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal yesterday visited a hospital here to enquire about SAD general secretary Prem Singh Chandumajra's health, who had sustained a fracture in his leg.
Mission Admission
Rooted in tradition
The college, named after the immortal luminary and the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, was established by Sikh Educational Society in 1966 as a tercentennial memorial to the Guru. SGGS College is among the prominent colleges in the city. Students from different across the country and other parts of the world take admission to the college.
Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, Chandigarh
Website for BCom admissions launched
Chandigarh, June 7
Panjab University today launched the website for centralised admissions to BCom first-year at 12 institutions in
Chandigarh. There will be 1,120 seats in co-educational colleges, 770 seats in women’s colleges and 140 seats in the men’s college.
MPhil, PhD: PU invites forms
Chandigarh, June 7
Panjab University has invited applications for MPhil and PhD in the Faculties of Arts, Business Management and Commerce, Design and Fine Arts, Engineering, Languages, Law, and Science. The prospectus and application form is available on the PU website. The admissions would be based on the entrance test, which would be conducted on July 28.
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