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Students at a function held as part of the Independence Day celebrations at MCM DAV College, Sector 36, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
(Left) and Students rush back to classrooms after attending a rehearsal for the Independence Day function at Shivalik Public School in Phase VI, Mohali, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
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Now, get water, power bills online
Chandigarh, August 14
For the convenience of city residents, the municipal corporation today launched the Management Information System (MIS) to manage the water billing data here.
Lower police ranks may become transferable
Chandigarh, August 14
A proposal for making the subordinate ranks of the UT police transferable among all UTs, which was mooted last year, is gathering momentum with the Ministry of Home Affairs issuing an order to form a committee, comprising heads of all police forces, to study all issues in this regard.
Veggie prices go through the roof
Chandigarh, August 14
With onions already out of the reach of the common man, a hike in the prices of other green vegetables during the past one month has added to the burden of households.
Police steps up vigil in tricity
Chandigarh, August 14
The UT police undertook a major checking exercise in the city keeping in view the Independence Day celebrations tomorrow. The drive aimed at checking the movement of criminals in the city.
Policemen check vehicles during a special drive on the eve of Independence Day on the road dividing Sectors 50 and 51
in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
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A recarpeted road to be used by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal’s cavalcade on August 15;
(Left) and earlier, municipal staff had recarpeted one side of the road while leaving the other side unrepaired in Phase VI, Mohali. Tribune Photos: Vicky Gharu
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Questions over GMSH management
Chandigarh, August 14
The incident of vandalism by a deceased's family at the GMSH-16 on Tuesday has posed a big question mark over the system of patient handling and the response of authorities to allegations of negligence. While the police said there was the lack of communication from the hospital's side that enraged the family, the officials at GMSH took the plea that the GMCH-32 failed to send a forensic expert, leading to the delay, which aggravated the issue.
A protester hurls a stone during a protest at the GMSH in Chandigarh on Tuesday. a file photo
Rs 25.88 lakh cheque for family of Sucha Singh
Chandigarh, August 14
As a token of respect and gratitude to late Inspector Sucha Singh, who sacrificed his life on the call of duty, a cheque for Rs 25,88,300 was handed over to his wife Ranjit Kaur by UT IGP RP Upadhyaya. The amount was contributed by the Chandigarh Police employees from their salaries.
Making a difference, reaching the sky
Chandigarh, August 14
The fireman who saved lives of women trapped during a fire incident and Goyal sisters who have been making waves in chess are among 12 people who will be given commendation certificates by the UT Administration during the Independence Day function at the Sector 17 Parade Ground tomorrow.
Sisters Arunima and Tarini Goyal will be awarded for excelling in the field of
sports (Top left)and (right) fireman Randhir Singh will get felicitated for exemplary service. Tribune photos: Parvesh Chauhan and S Chandan
Ghaggar tragedy: Villagers to be honoured for bravery
Panchkula, August 14
Although they could not save some lives in the Ghaggar tragedy, their consistent efforts which saved eight children has earned three villagers awards from the district administration. They will be felicitated during the Independence Day function at Sector 5 Parade Ground tomorrow. Raj Kumar, the policeman, who jumped in the river to save the lives of children will also be awarded.
Dy CM to felicitate 19
Mohali, August 14
As many as 19 persons, including government officials, sportspersons, social workers and policemen, will be honoured for their meritorious service by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal during The Independence Day function at Government College, Phase VI, tomorrow.
President’s Police Medal for UT SSP
Chandigarh, August 14
1997-batch IPS officer, UT Senior Superintendent of Police Naunihal Singh has been awarded with President’s Police Medal for meritorious service this Independence Day.
UT SSP Naunihal Singh, DSP Satbir Singh
and Inspector Sukhdev Raj
Body found in forest area
Chandigarh, August 14
The mutilated body of an unidentified person was found in the forest area near Sector 26 this morning. The deceased appears to be 25 years of age and his face has been smashed with a stone. The police said the body was lying in a pool of blood about 700 meters from a bridge leading to
Kishangarh.
Lyngdoh to address PU students on Aug 20
Chandigarh, August 14
Former Chief Election Commissioner JM Lyngdoh will address the PU students and the faculty members at the PU auditorium on August 20. He was the former charman of the Lyngdoh Committee, which was was constituted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, India, as per the direction of the Supreme Court.
Shuttle bus service at PU soon
Chandigarh, August 14
In a bid to de-congest the Panjab University (PU) campus, the university will soon introduce a shuttle bus service for students. Some of the areas will be made one way so that vehicles are parked only on one side.
New software for govt schools launched
Chandigarh, August 14
On the eve of the Independence Day, the UT Education Department has launched the school management and information system (SMIS), a software, under the aegis of the Department of Information Technology at the Tagore Theatre today.
MCM DAV celebrates
I-Day
Chandigarh, August 14
MCM DAV College for Women celebrated the Pre-Independence Day today. The festivities gave an impetus to the spirit of statesmanship among students of the college.
NSUI stages protest outside VC's office
Chandigarh, August 14
Representatives of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) staged a protest outside the Vice-Chancellor's office at Panjab University (PU) today. They were protesting against the involvement of the police on the campus. The NSUI members alleged that they were being chased and questioned by the police unnecessarily every time they met students or organised any meeting.
college faculty row
Now, ball in VC’s
court
Chandigarh, August 14
The Panjab University (PU) Syndicate on Tuesday authorised the Vice-Chancellor to look into the possibility of a probe by an independant investigation agency in the case of SGGS College, Mahilpur.
From schools
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Chandigarh Baptist School defeated Golden Cricket Academy by four runs in the ongoing fourth Vivek Trophy Cricket Tournament for Boys (U-14) being held here today.
