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Soon, identify donors through DLs
Chandigarh, September 5
The consent of volunteers pledging their organs for donation will soon be visible on their driver’s licence. In a move that will help doctors in quickly identifying a potential donor in case of a road accident, the UT Administration is planning to imprint a label on the driver’s licence indicating that the individual has registered for organ donation.

Upasana (in front row), the first liver transplant recipient (operated upon in 2011) and the family of 21-year-old Parth Gandhi (in second row) were present to address a public forum at the PGIMER in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Hotel, plot owners misusing green belts in Industrial Area
Chandigarh, September 5
The Deputy Mayor of the municipal corporation shot off a letter to the MC Commissioner to stop commercial activities being carried out by hotel owners in the Industrial Area Phase I and II.

kajauli water works
Laying of pipelines halted
Mohali, September 5
Alerted by a major leakage in the Phase III and Phase IV pipelines of the Kajauli Water Works recently, an extra cautious Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has directed the Welspun Company to stop the project of laying the Phase V and Phase VI pipelines along the existing pipelines.

Water accumulates on the muddy ground following a leakage in a pipeline at Gharuan village. A file photo

Robbery bid in p’kula Two arrested
Panchkula, September 5
With the arrest of two persons, the Panchkula Police has claimed to have cracked yesterday’s attempt to robbery case, in which a woman received a bullet on her foot while trying to save her money from armed robbers at Sector 25, here.

COMMUNITY

Resident doctors intensify stir at PGI
Chandigarh, September 5
Irked by the “apathy” of the PGIMER in rectifying the inconvenience faced by patients at the Emergency and ensuring the security of doctors, resident doctors today intensified their stir.


A posse of police deployed at the PGI as resident doctors hold a protest on the campus in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

No respite from scorching sun
Chandigarh, September 5
There is no respite from scorching sun in store for city residents, with the Meteorological Department predicting a rise in mercury in coming days.

UT tells slum dwellers to clear power dues to get one-room tenements
Chandigarh, September 5
Hundreds of slum dwellers who did not bothered to clear the dues of the UT Electricity Department are now at the receiving end.




Benificiaries of the Small Flat Scheme 2006 wait for the verfication of their credentials at the Chandigarh Housing Board office. A file photo

Police zeroes in on some suspects
Chandigarh, September 5
The UT police has begun its investigations to find the source of the threat letter received by advocate Pankaj Chandgothia, who had filed a public interest litigation (PIL) on the stray cattle issue.

They live on, giving a new lease of life to others
Chandigarh, September 5
Nothing can be more painful for a family than losing its youngest member. However, amid the agony of losing their 20-year-old son in a road accident, a couple gave a new lease of life to five needy patients.


Family of Sanjay, whose organs were transplanted into five patients in June this year, at the PGI in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep tewari

Ex-SSP gives statement
Chandigarh, September 5
Former UT Senior Superintendent of Police SS Srivastava appeared before the CBI court in connection with a five-year-old corruption case involving two sub-inspectors.

In gratitude: Students perform at an award function on Teacher’s Day at Tagore Theatre in Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan Strike it out: CTU workers hold protest at the ISBT, Sector 17, in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune photo: pradeep tewari

Recommendations of panel unrealistic: Railway body
Chandigarh, September 5
Unrealistic recommendations have been drafted by the high-powered committee (HPC) constituted by the Railway Board to restructure the working hours of driver and guards alleged the members of the Indian Railway Loco Runningmen Organisation (IRLRO).

Three-day science exhibition kicks off
Chandigarh, September 5
Around 50 schools from Panjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and the tricity are participating in a three-day science exhibition that began today at Mount Carmel School, Sector 47.

Now, bills a must at IOC petrol pumps
Chandigarh, September 5
The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) introduced a new technological advancement scheme of “No Print No Delivery” (NPND) at 11 petrol pumps across the city.

‘Social evils plaguing society’
Mohali, September 5
Students are the future of the nation and their progressive thinking can help in creating a healthy society. This was stated by Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Sanjay Kishan Kaul after launching the Legal Literacy Mission through EDUSAT.

EDUCATION

Pu polls
Students go on hunger strike 
Chandigarh, September 5
As many as 42 students belonging to various student parties sat on an indefinite hunger strike today. They alleged rigging in the Panjab University Campus Student Council (PUCSC) elections.

Supporters of various student organisations on an indefinite hunger strike at PU in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep tewari

PU elections a breeding ground for young politicos
Chandigarh, September 5
Though the NSUI has won the Panjab University (PU) student elections for the first time, the PU campus has been a breeding ground for the Student Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU) and the Panjab University Students' Union (PUSU) student leaders who after graduating from the university joined the Congress and the mainstream politics.

New student council president spends the day relaxing
Chandigarh, September 5
A day after the student elections, the newly elected Panjab University Campus Student Council (PUCSC) president, Chandan Rana, spent the day relaxing at the department. Rana also celebrated the Teacher's Day with his PhD guide by cutting a cake in the department.

A day after the student elections, newly elected president Chandan Rana ( third from left) was found relaxing with other senior leaders on the university campus on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep tewari

Cong leaders scramble to take credit
Chandigarh, September 5
Success has many fathers and if one goes by the Facebook status of the local Congress leaders. The party that won the 2013 PU student elections for the first time has earned many admirers overnight.

Adopt latest tools, methodology, Education Secy to teachers
Chandigarh, September 5
Addressing during a Teacher's Day function, which was organised by the UT Education Department, Education Secretary V K Singh urged the teachers to equip themselves with the latest tools and methodology to meet the modern day changes. He also guided them to develop their interpersonal skills and expertise.

Teachers during an award ceremony at Tagore Theatre in Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Science depts ensured Rana’s win
Chandigarh, September 5
Science departments and the arts block I and III played a crucial role in driving National Students Union of India (NSUI) and the HIMSU presidential candidate towards victory with a lead of 838 votes.

from schools
Teacher’s Day celebrated
The Tribune Model School celebrated the Teacher’s Day amid great fanfare and excitement. Students of Classes IX and X dedicated melodious songs to their loving teachers. Students of Classes V and VII put up beautiful dance performances. The day reached its crescendo with an emotional and motivational song sung by the Sur Sangam Choir.

Teachers and students celebrate the Teacher’s Day in Patiala on Thursday. Tribune photo: Rajesh Sachar

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Mann, Cheema mesmerise audience at Aagaz-2013 in Dera Bassi
Dera Bassi, September 5
Punjabi singers Harbhajan Mann and Sarabjit Singh Cheema enthralled the audience on the occasion of the Freshers’ party, Aagaz 2013, organised on the campus of Sri Sukhmani Institute of Engineering, Dera Bassi.

2 killed in road mishap
Ropar, September 5
A 27-year-old local advocate and his clerk were killed in a road mishap today. The accident took place near a toll plaza at Solkhian village. The deceased have been identified as Tarun Makkar and Surinder Chopra.

Consumers resent direct transfer scheme
Fatehgarh Sahib, September 5
The LPG consumers, who have received Direct Cash Subsidy on LPG in their bank accounts have resented the new policy and termed it as a mean to cheat the consumers and have urged the government to review the system

Students protest at Punjabi varsity
Patiala, September 5
Owing the alleged shortage of facilities at Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha Library at Punjabi University, students under the banner of Students Federation of India, held a protest rally outside the library of the college.

Housing, employment our main concern: Zila Parishad chief
Fatehgarh Sahib, September 5
On the occasion of the coronation ceremony of the newly-elected Zila Parishad chairman Baljit Singh Bhutta and vice-charman Puja Rani, Bhutta said the main priority of Zila Parishad is to identify homeless people and those living in kutcha houses in the villages of the district. The report regarding the same would be sent to the state government, so that proper accommodation may be allotted to them, said the chairman.

Harjit Kaur to represent state at Malta varsity
Anandpur Sahib, September 5
Bhai Nand Lal Public School principal Harjit Kaur Sidhu will represent Punjab in an academic programme at the University of Malta next week.

COURTS

Dowry death: Court orders framing of charges
Chandigarh: District and Sessions Judge SK Aggarwal on Thursday ordered the framing of charges under Sections 406 (criminal breach of trust) and Section 498-A (husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty) of the IPC against the three accused in a dowry death case. The case dates back to December 22 last year, when Leena Rani (34) died at the PGI. Her mother, Swarn Kaur, accused her husband, Manjit (alias Mukesh) and his brother, Neeraj, and mother, Sushil, of poisoning Leena. She said Leena was tortured for dowry.

CRIME

Robbers strike at Sohana village
Mohali, September 5
Three persons, including a young girl, sustained injuries when some burglars entered their house at Sohana village and attacked them here last night.



Tinku (left) and his father, who were attacked by robbers, at a hospital in Mohali on Thursday. Tribune photo: parvesh chauhan

Policeman booked for forgery
Chandigarh, September 5
The Chandigarh police has booked a dismissed policeman for forgery, cheating and for submitting a fake driving license for obtaining extra marks during the recruitment.

Car hits cop, driver held
Chandigarh, September 5
A resident of Nayagaon was arrested after he hit a traffic policeman (constable) with his car at Tribune Chowk on September 4.

SPORTS

GMSSS-18 lift hockey cup
Chandigarh, September 5
The hockey team of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 18, (GMSSS-18) defeated Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, to win the final of girls’ (U-17) category, in the ongoing Inter-School Hockey Tournament, being played here today.


Players in action during a hockey match at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: parvesh chauhan

GMSSS-35 team win baseball tourney
Chandigarh, September 5
The baseball team of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 35, (GMSSS-35) won the Inter-School Baseball Tournament for Boys’ (U-17), here today. In the final match of the tournament, the team registered a marginal 1-0 win over Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 10.

Ecstatic: Members of the Coaching Centre, DAV School, Sector 8, strike a pose after winning the Sub-Junior State Handball Championship on Friday. Tribune photo: pradeep tewari

DAV-8 bag kabaddi title
Chandigarh, September 5
The Kabaddi side of DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, (DAV-8) defeated Government Senior Secondary School, Dhanas, by 18 points, to win the final of Inter-School Kabaddi Tournament for Boys (U-17), at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 23, here today.

Soccer tournament begins
Chandigarh, September 5
The 44th KVS Regional Football Tournament at started at Kendriya Vidyalaya (No 1) Chandi Mandir, today. In the first match of the day, the team of KV 3 BRD, Chandigarh, defeated KV (No 1), Patiala, by 3-1. Col Govindram Sharma, Commanding Officer, 4 Sikh Regiment, declared the meet open.