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Back after studying in Oz, youth held for stealing SUVs
Chandigarh, July 18
The crime branch of the UT police has arrested a 27-year-old Australia-returned student in a case of theft of luxury cars. The accused belongs to a well-off family settled in the US and had stolen two Fortuner
SUVs, both of which have been recovered from his possession.
The accused, Sarvervir (in green T-shirt) being produced at the District Courts in Chandigarh on
Thursday. A Tribune photograph
WATERY RIDE: Motorists pass through a waterlogged road after rain in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Mystery shrouds PGI doctor’s death
Chandigarh, July 18
A PGI resident doctor died under mysterious circumstances today. While sources said she died after injecting a dose of a medicine over two weeks ago allegedly in an attempt to commit suicide, that landed her in the ICU, the police said investigations were on to ascertain the exact cause of her death.
Leaving course midway to cost PGI junior docs dear
Chandigarh, July 18
Resigning from the PGI in the middle of a course is going to cost doctors dear. The institute will increase the penalty on junior residents leaving the course midway.
Pilgrims feel harassed
Chandigarh, July 18
Around 500 passengers from the region on board the Bharat Darshan train of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
(IRCTC) had a harrowing time during the six-day journey to Shirdi from July 13 to 18, as they had to travel in unhygienic conditions and erratic electricity on the coaches.
Passengers of the Bharat Darshan train raise slogans against the railway authorities at the Chandigarh railway station on Thursday.
Tribune photo: parvesh Chauhan
Declare service tax or face arrest
Chandigarh, July 18
A word of caution for those who evade service tax. With the passage of Finance Bill 2013, those who fail to deposit service tax may face arrest
and imprisonment up to seven years.
Student who nabbed snatcher to be rewarded with Rs 10,000
Chandigarh, July 18
A day after a 19-year-old student showcased utmost bravery and presence of mind while apprehending a snatcher, senior police officers today announced
a reward of Rs 10,000 for him.
Sachit Khanna
Accused watched television show to murder taxi driver
Mohali, July 18
Simarjit Singh and Raghbir Singh, who allegedly murdered a taxi driver, said a television show gave them the idea to commit the crime.
The two allegedly murdered Ram Shromanipal, aka Guddu. The duo was arrested by the Mohali police today.
The accused in police custody in Mohali on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
TRIBUNE IMPACT
5 school buses impounded
Mohali, July 18
Five school buses were impounded by the district transport authorities here today as the drivers were not carrying the required documents at the time of plying these vehicles.
Wildlife board gives nod to 250-bedded hospital at PGI
Chandigarh, July 18
The State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) in meeting chaired by UT Administrator Shivraj V Patil today in principal approved the wildlife clearance to projects like 250-bedded hospital at
PGI, multi-level parking in Sector 17, slum rehabilitation housing scheme in Maloya and CHB housing scheme in Sector 52 and 56.
Poet Gopal Das Neeraj casts a spell
 Chandigarh, July 18
Hindi poet and lyricist Padma Bhushan Gopal Das Neeraj left the audience spellbound on the opening day of the HIFA's four day cultural bonanza at Punjab Kala
Bhawan, Sector 6. Neeraj (88) recited poems, including 'karvaan guzar gaya', 'gubaar dekhte
rahe'. Known for his evergreen songs like 'dil aaj shaayar hai' and 'phoolon ke rang se', the poet has maintained a literary touch in his compositions.
Ayn Rand's 'Night of January 16' staged
Chandigarh, July 18
A team of young artistes from the Wings Theatre Academy, St Kabir, presented Ayn Rand's, 'Night of January 16' to a houseful audience.
Artistes enact a scene from the play "Night of January 16" at St Kabir School, Sector 26, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Welfare body rues lack of basic amenities
Chandigarh, July 18
The Federation of Sector Welfare Associations Chandigarh (FOSWAC) has shot off a letter to Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde pointing out the failure of the UT Administration in addressing problems faced by residents. FOSWAC chairman PC Sanghi said they had urged the home department to restore the position of Chief Commissioner in Chandigarh in place of Governor-cum-Administrator.
2 snatchings reported
Chandigarh, July 18
Two snatching incidents were reported in the city today. Sunena Sharma, a resident of Sector 41, said two motorcycle-borne youths snatched her purse near sabzi mandi in Sector 40.
Third-party evaluation for govt students
Chandigarh, July 18
For the first time, the UT Education Department is going to conduct a third-party evaluation to assess the academic performance and co-holistic skills of its students in government schools.
admission to class xi
Over 8,000 students apply for second round of counselling
Chandigarh, July 18
Over 8, 000 students applied for the second round of counselling for admission in Class XI, whose last date for submission of forms was today.
Teachers oppose longer working hours
Chandigarh, July 18
Over 400 government schoolteachers gathered here at the Masjid ground, Sector 20, and opposed the recent proposal by the UT Education Department to extend the school timings of the teaching staff by one and half hours every day.
Government schoolteachers gather at the Masjid Ground, Sector 20, Chandigarh, to oppose the proposal of the UT Education Department to extend their working hours, on Thursday.
A Tribune Photograph
Boys keen on taking up women studies at PU
Chandigarh, July 18
In a reverse trend this year, boys have outnumbered girls in seeking admission in Panjab University's
(PU) Department of Women's Studies. For a total of 17 seats in the MA course — conceptualised with the idea of empowering women — 87 boys have applied this year. The number of girls is 83.
“The trend indicates the rising interest of boys in feminist studies to diversify their knowledge. Increased job opportunities in national and international NGOs can be the other reason,” said a faculty member.
Mixed response to SC verdict on quashing NEET
Chandigarh, July 18
Mixed response came fromlocal students and PMT teachers over the SC verdict on quashing National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) for the admission in medical colleges across the country.
FROM SCHOOLS
Traffic awareness campaign
Chandigarh: A traffic awareness campaign was launched in Government Model Senior Secondary School,
Karsan, Chandigarh, by the Traffic Police, on Thursday in cooperation with school management committee. In the programme students were informed about the traffic rules and the importance of it in daily life. Useful guidance was provided to the students about pros and cons of traffic rules.
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