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A diamond in the sky
 Chandigarh, August 10
The city is basking in the glory of Saurabh Bathla, an alumnus of the Panjab University's University Institute of Engineering and Technology
(UIET).
Having been shortlisted for the prestigious Hult Prize competition, a Clinton Global Initiative, the world is at Saurabh's feet.
Saurabh Bathla
Man held for raping daughter
Panchkula, August 10
The police today arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly raping his 19-year-old daughter.
The accused, Uma Shankar, is a resident of Fatehpur village, Sector 20.
The victim, who was rescued by a police team and advocates of the Legal Aid Clinic, on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, alleged that she was repeatedly raped by her father.
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dolls: Artistes perform Haryanavi dance during a Teej function sponsored by The Tribune at Mani Majra in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Two-day Teej festival kicks off at Mani Majra
Chandigarh, August 10
The two-day Teej festival, organised by the Municipal Corporation,
Chandigarh, and sponsored by The Tribune began at the Shivalik Garden, Mani
Majra, today. Prerna Puri, IAS, Secretary ( IT), inaugurated the festival in presence of Subhash
Chawla, Mayor, and other councillors.
Youths perform bhangra during Teej celebrations at Mani Majra in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Auto operators up in arms against Admn
Chandigarh, August 10
Perturbed at the ‘indifferent’ attitude of the Chandigarh Administration in resolving their problems, members of the Tricity Auto Rickshaw Union today announced
to stage a on a daylong dharna in Sector 17 on August 12.
Members of the Tricity Auto Rickshaw Union raise slogans against the UT Administration on Saturday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Special train from city to Dibrugarh
Chandigarh, August 10
The Railways has decided to run a special weekly express train from Chandigarh to Dibrugarh to clear the passengers’ rush.
6 cases of vehicle theft cracked
Chandigarh, August 10
The Chandigarh Police has solved six cases of vehicle theft with the arrest of two persons.
The police has recovered five stolen motorcycles and a scooter from the accused. On August 5, a team of the crime branch laid a trap near Nirman Cinema in Sector 32 and apprehended 24-year-old Raju
Khatri, alias Mahi, a resident of Hallo Majra, said the police.
Close shave for biker on Ambala-Chandigarh highway
Zirakpur, August 10
A youth had a narrow escape when a truck hit him from behind, while he was riding on a
mobike, on the Ambala-Chandigarh highway today in the morning.
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ride: A potholed road at Phase X in Mohali. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan |
14 lakh students register online
Mohali, August 10
With the online registration of over 14 lakh students, the Punjab School Education Board
(PSEB) authorities claim to have achieved 100 per cent success in the recently introduced online system.
High drama at Sector 35
Chandigarh, August 10
A pistol was recovered from a spot where two groups entered into a scuffle in Sector 35 on Friday night.
Caught red-handed by wife, man vents anger on ‘gifted’ car
Panchkula, August 10
A high drama was witnessed near Yavnika Park after a woman caught her husband roaming there with his girlfriend.
The agitated wife called her parents and other relatives, following which the agitated man damaged his car, which he had received in dowry, in full public view.
Man dies in mishap
Panchkula, August 10
A 29-year-old man died, while his wife and four-year-old daughter were seriously injured, when a speeding MUV hit them on the Pinjore road this evening.
The victim, Santosh, was a resident of Rampur Seuri village situated on NH-22 in
Pinjore. He along with his wife, Somwati (27), and daughter was crossing the road to visit a nearby market when the accident took place, the police said.
High-end cars to zoom through city roads today
Chandigarh, August 10
High-end cars, including Jaguar, BMW, Porsche, Range Rover, Audi and Mercedes etc will zoom through the city roads on Sunday.
The Elite Supercars Club of Chandigarh in collaboration with the Chandigarh Police will organise a car rally tomorrow to spread the message on safe driving and respect for women.
‘Honeymoon’ leaves audience in splits
 Chandigarh, August 10
“Honeymoon”, a comedy play and an adaptation of Vivek Chatterjee's Bengali play was staged at the Tagore Theatre today.
The play generated humour through many sequences.
Artistes stage the play “Honeymoon” at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Saturday.
Tribune Photo: S Chandan
Oral awareness drive from tomorrow
Chandigarh, August 10
Dr Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Panjab University
(PU), will organise an oral health awareness drive on August 12 and 13.
The Principal-cum-Professor of the dental Institute, Dr Ashish Jain, said an array of informative and educative events had been planned in which the students, staff and faculty would participate. "Marching Towards Sparkling Smiles" will be the theme of the two-day event.
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Joint action panel meets Bansal
The Joint Action Committee that includes representatives of Chandigarh Industrial Association, Chandigarh Industrial Converted Plot Owners’ Association, Chandigarh Beopar Mandal, Chandigarh Business Council, Business Promotion Council (Sector 17), Chandigarh Property Consultants’ Association, Chandigarh Hotel Association, FOSWAC and Chandigarh Citizen Council today met local Member of Parliament Pawan Kumar Bansal to discuss various issues.
Education Dept eases norms
Chandigarh, August 10
The UT Education Department has eased norms for the purchase of winter school uniforms. The decision was taken after government schools faced problem in buying summer school uniforms due to technical specification and low price ceiling fixed by the department.
Children celebrate Green Day at DAV Public School, Sector 39,
Chandigarh. A Tribune photo |
Over 500 take part in job fair
Chandigarh, August 10
More than 500 students from 25 polytechnic institutes across Punjab took part in the 11th job fair, organised by
Mohali-based Universal Group of Institutions. The fair was held at at the PHD Chamber in Sector 31. As many as 115 students were shortlisted by companies.
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Cultural programme
Students of Nirmal House of Carmel Convent School, Sector 9, showcased their talent in a cultural event in the school. The theme of the programme was "The Linguistic Voyage", aiming at different languages and cultures of India.
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Another study tour and councillors get a chance to unwind. In a sheer wastage of public money, the officials of the Municipal Corporation are all set to tour Kerala and Tamil Nadu along with their families.
St Joseph's School, Sector 44, defeated St John's School, Sector 26, by 73 runs in the ongoing 4th St Joseph's Cricket Trophy for Boys (U-12) today.
Batting first, the host team scored 122 runs in the allotted 20 overs. Anshul Negi scored 45 runs in 34 balls.
