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MC changing rules at its own whims
Chandigarh, September 20
In the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, it seems that there are different rules for different people and it changes rules as per the convenience of the councillors and officials.
Briton held guilty for carrying drugs
Chandigarh, September 20
A local court today convicted a 20-year-old British national of carrying drugs.
The crime branch of the Chandigarh Police had arrested Napper Ned O’ Conner Tandy two years ago on July 16, 2011, in Sector 38.
dental college at PU
Patients’ patience put to test
Chandigarh, September 20
A two-hour power outage at Dr HS Judge Dental College, Panjab University, aggravated the woes of patients coming from far-off places.
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(Right) auto drivers cash in on the opportunity in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune photos: S Chandan |
DC wants report from civic body officials within 15 days
Mohali, September 20
Unhappy with the slow pace of work on sewerage projects in Kurali and Lalru, Mohali Deputy Commissioner Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu today sought a report from the MC officials.
Finance committee okays weekly carnival at Sector 17
Chandigarh, September 20
The Finance and Contracts Committee (F&CC) today gave a green signal to the weekly carnival at the Sector 17 Plaza.
Acting tough: MC staff remove encroachments along the Chandigarh-Ambala highway at Zirakpur on Friday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal |
Home Secy reviews projects
Chandigarh, September 20
UT Home Secretary Anil Kumar today reviewed the progress of tourism projects being undertaken by the UT engineering department.
PGI spends over Rs 29 lakh on litigations
Chandigarh, September 20
PGIMER has spent over Rs 29 lakh as lawyers’ fee on 273 litigations in the past 23 months. Since January 2012, till now, the institution has been responding to thee litigations, including cases of alleged medical negligence and alleged discrepancies in administrative issues.
Hit by SUV, 15-year-old boy slips into coma at GMCH-32
Chandigarh, September 20
A 15-year-old boy, who was hit by a SUV in Mohali, last month, is battling for survival. Even a month after the accident, he continues to be in coma and his pulse rate is going down, said his father who has been struggling financially to ensure that his son’s treatment goes on smoothly.
Senior citizens interact with UT Inspector General of Police
Chandigarh, September 20
The beautiful environs of Sukhna Lake buzzed with activity today as senior citizens began arriving in droves right from 5.30 am to take part in the “Walk For Fun” organised by the Senior Citizens’ Association and the Chandigarh Police.
Elderly participate in “Walk For Fun” organised by the Senior Citizens’ Association in collaboration with the Chandigarh Police at Sukhna Lake on Friday. Tribune photos: Manoj Mahajan |
Displaced Kashmiri Pandits demand resettlement
Chandigarh, September 20
Displaced Kashmiri Pandits under the banner of the Panun Kashmir today reiterated their demand for carving out a Union Territory under the Central Administration in Kashmir Valley for their resettlement.
Application software developed for AGF
Chandigarh, September 20
In order to streamline the process of redressing grievances received for the Administrator’s Grievance Forum (AGF), an application software has been developed.
White coat ceremony held at Panjab varsity
Chandigarh, September 20
Dr Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Panjab University
(PU), Chandigarh, conducted its second white coat ceremony and induction programme for the BDS students at the university auditorium today.
Students of a private school organise a signature campaign on the eve of International Day of Peace in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
45-day fair kicks off at Sector 34 ground
 Chandigarh, September 20
Chandigarh Haat, a 45-day fair to mark the upcoming festive season, began at the Sector 34 exhibition ground today.
Children pose in front of a giant replica of the Titanic that doubles up as the entrance to a fair that began at the Sector 34 exhibition ground in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune photo: S Chandan
Police submits evidence to PU
Chandigarh, September 20
The Lyngdoh committee guidelines were violated by various student organisations during the recently held Panjab University Campus Student Council (PUCSC) elections. The Chandigarh Police has submitted a report along with compact discs (CDs) carrying photographs and videos of violations to Panjab University (PU).
PU asks student to shell out
Rs 2.1 lakh to obtain information under RTI Act
Chandigarh, September 20
Panjab University (PU) has demanded over Rs 2 lakh for providing information sought by a PhD student under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
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Blood donation
Chandigarh: The National Service Scheme unit of the PEC University of Technology organised a blood donation camp in collaboration with the PGIMER. A total of 352 units of blood were collected. Regular donors were felicitated.
Do not burden schoolteachers with clerical work, says DEO
Chandigarh, September 20
Government schoolteachers will not be overburdened with any clerical work, courtesy the latest orders of the UT Education Department. In its directive issued on September 16, the District Education Office has asked all the government school heads to immediately shift any kind of clerical work to the clerical staff.
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