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Life term to youth in road rage case
Chandigarh, September 28
The court of District and Sessions Judge, SK Aggarwal, today sentenced a youth to life imprisonment in a case of road rage.
Row over cause of man's death
Panchkula, September 28
Confusion prevails over the cause of a patient's death at the Alchemist hospital in Sector 21 here. While the Health Department is not ready to take it as a dengue death, sources at the private hospital said the hospital had confirmed it as a case of dengue.
Cut in reimbursement mooted
Chandigarh, September 28
The per child reimbursement under the Right to Education Act, 2009 has gone down for the academic session 2012-13.
Sources informed that the education department has proposed approximately Rs 750 per child as reimbursement amount against Rs 865 per child approved for session 2011-12 and Rs 825 per child for the session 2010-11.
Over 300 walk to promote tourism
 Chandigarh, September 28
Around 300 participants of various age groups took part in a tourism walk held as part of the third day of World Tourism Week celebrations in the city today. Organised by the Chandigarh Tourism Department in association with CITCO and The Tribune, various activities and events were held today.
Girls play ludo at Sector 17, Chandigarh, during the World Tourism Week celebrations on Saturday. The event is sponsored by The Tribune. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
Smoking takes toll on young women’s health
Chandigarh, September 28
Smoking is fast emerging as a major factor leading to heart ailments, especially in both men and women aged as young as 21.
According to experts at the PGIMER, while ignorance of heart problems is one common factor, the number of young women who die of coronary heart disease each year is roughly comparable to the number of women who die of breast cancer in this age group.
Heart ailments rising among rural youth: Study
Chandigarh, September 28
Changing lifestyle and high calories diet are not only affecting the urban population but the rural inhabitants are also at high risk, if one goes by the PGIMER observations. As per the observations of the Cardiology Department, there is around 10 per cent young rural population, which is suffering from cardiac problem due to the changing lifestyle and high calories diet.
Former IPS officer on a mission to conserve art and culture
Chandigarh, September 28
Former IPS officer VK Kapoor is on a unique mission to conserve art and culture in
Chandigarh.
In fact, under Kapoor’s stewardship, the Chandigarh Chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has the distinction of bagging the prestigious “Best Chapter Award-2012” catapulting the local chapter among the galaxy of top 140 national and 15 international chapters.
Gunners’ Day celebrated at Chandi Mandir
 Chandigarh, September 28
Gunners' Day, commemorating the 186th anniversary of the Regiment of Artillery, was celebrated today at the Chandi Mandir Military Station. This day marks the raising of the first Indian artillery unit, the Bombay Battery in 1827.
An Army officer salutes after laying a wreath at the Veer Smriti on the 186th anniversary of the Regiment of Artillery at the Chandi Mandir Military Station. A Tribune photograph
Heart ailments rising among youth: Experts
Chandigarh, September 28
There were days when only a 70-year-old needed to have an angioplasty to get rid of a blockage in the heart.
The average age for the onset of heart problems had come down with even youngsters reporting heart problems, said experts during a lecture organised at Panjab University (PU) recently.
Panchkula Mayor writes to District Education Officer
Panchkula, September 28
Following the report by the councillor of Ward No. 13 about the mid-day meal being prepared in toilets and insect-laden ration for 500 students of a government school in his ward, Panchkula Mayor Upinder Ahluwalia sent a letter to the District Education Officer telling about the situation and asking what action was initiated in the matter.
Actress Neha Dhupia displays a creation of Neeta Lulla in Chandigarh on Saturday.
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Boy hit by train, dies
Mohali, September 28
A 13-year-old boy died, while his 17-year-old friend sustained serious injuries after being hit by a local train near Jagatpura village here today.
The deceased has been identified as Hanuman Kumar, while the injured has been identified as
Ramesh.
20 days on, laying of pipeline resumed
Mohali, September 28
The work of laying of Kajauli Waterworks pipeline at Phase V and Phase VI has been restarted after being stalled for around 20 days.
The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has asked the company, Leighton Welspun Contractors Private Ltd, to go ahead with its job through a communiqué issued recently.
Power cuts take a toll on residents
Mohali, September 28
Hundreds of residents of the town were put to inconvenience with the long power cuts for past two days.
Today, there was no power in several parts of the town for at least 10 hours while about 500 residents of the Guru Angad Dev Colony were forced to spend sleepless night as the power remained suspended for at least 22 hours from Thursday evening till Friday afternoon.
Early detection effective tool for cancer prevention: Expert
Mohali, September 28
Early detection was the most effective tool for the prevention and better treatment of cancer, said Dr Ajay Bakshi, CEO and Managing Director, Max Healthcare, while participating in the World’s Largest Cancer Screening Camp organised by the Punjab Government in 22 districts.
Illegal colonies to be charged as per last registration rates
Mohali, September 28
Regularisation fees in the case of illegal colonies in Punjab will be charged as per the rates of the last registration of property in the area.
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to hold book fair from Nov 13
Chandigarh, September 28
The preparations for organising
“Chandigarh Book Fair-2013” have been started in full swing by the
Chandigarh Administration in collaboration with the National Book
Trust of India, New Delhi. The book fair will be held from November 13
to 18 here at Parade Ground.
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Birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh
Chandigarh: Johny Cretaion celebrated the 105th birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh by organising a rally in Sector 10. Starting from Sector 10, the rally ended at the Sector 17 plaza. The participants were carrying placards and posters
Tribute to the
brave: Members of the Youth Congress hold a rally at Sector 17,
Chandigarh, to pay tribute to
Lt Col Bikramjeet Singh, who died during a terror attack in Jammu. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari |
PU cancels Senate meeting for want of quorum
Chandigarh, September 28
Adamant on their stand to boycott the meeting, the Syndicate members, except a few, boycotted the meeting despite a request made by the Panjab University (PU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) a day earlier asking them to attend the meeting. Thereafter, following thin attendance, the university authorities cancelled the meeting.
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World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day celebrations at University Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism (UIHMT), Panjab University (PU) concluded here on Saturday with a blood donation camp. The camp was organised at ‘The Green Ivy’ UIHMT.
Students take part in a rangoli competition on World Tourism Day at the Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management, Sector 42, in Chandigarh on Saturday.
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Schools
International accreditation for school
Stepping Stones Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, got CBSEi (International) accreditation. This will enable schools to address global needs of its student. It aims at promoting critical and creative thinking skills, effective communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills and
information.
PU to hold Cine Manthan-2013
Chandigarh, September 28
Cine lovers of Chandigarh region are all set for a rare treat next week as Panjab University (PU), is hosting a three-day long film festival ‘Cine Manthan-2013’ from October 3 on the PU campus. The festival will offer 39 rare, historical, celebrated and award winning films. Cine Manthan is being organised in collaboration with the Film Division of India.
Students leave audience spellbound
Chandigarh, September 28
The students of Vivek High School, Sector 70, Mohali, left the audience spellbound with their outstanding performance staged through play titled “The Harmony of Seasons” on the opening day of its founder’s ay celebration, held at Vivek High School in Sector 38. The little ones took
the audience to a fantasyland where all the seasons got together and spoke about their characteristics.
Students of Vivek High School perform during their annual day celebrations in Chandigarh on Saturday.
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A former officer of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Chandigarh, tasted the Panchkula police's ‘alertness’ when thieves struck at his locked house in Sector 11, Panchkula, which was under policemen's watch.
Himal Gusain of SD College won the 6th round, with 6 points, during the 24th Chandigarh Chess Championship, being held at St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School. Tarini Goyal and Naveen
Bansal, with 5 points each claimed, second and third spot, respectively. Results:
Playing above the expectations and nabbing their rivals from the very first minute, the lads of Chandigarh Football Academy, playing in the absence of their star players, defeated Mahilpur Football Club, in the semi-final match of 11th All-India Administrator’s Challenge Football Cup for boys (U-17), held here today.
In the ongoing 43rd SN.Vohra’s All India Gurmit Memorial Hockey Tournament, Punjab and Sindh Bank defeated Indian Air Force by 2-0, today. Opening the team’s account Harbir Singh scored first goal. He dribbled across the ball to strike the wooden plank in the 3rd minute.