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justice for pinki
Rape charge added in FIR
Chandigarh, December 12
Eleven days after the body of 11-year-old Pinki was found in Palsora, the police today added Section 376 (rape) in the FIR.
Night shuttle bus service for girls at PU
Chandigarh, December 12
Soon, the all-girl night shuttle bus service will start between the girls’ hostels at Panjab University and AC Joshi Library, especially during the examinations.
Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Tableau of Rock Garden on Rajpath
Chandigarh, December 12
Tableau of City Beautiful will be rolling out on the Rajpath in New Delhi during the Republic Day parade. The theme for the tableau will be Rock Garden.
This was confirmed by the Ministry of Defence today. It would be for the first
time that the tableau of Rock Garden will be displayed during the Republic Day
parade.
Residents to have their say
Chandigarh, December 12
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) today announced that 15 days' time would be given to residents to file their suggestions and objections to multi-year tariff
(MYT) and demand side management (DSM).
Diner’s delight: The lit-up Nature Park at Sector 62, Mohali, where Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal will host a dinner for Pakistan Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif on
Friday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu |
Local issues take backseat
Chandigarh, December 12
Where there's politics, there's mudslinging. Issues related to lal dora and building bylaws have taken a backseat, with candidates bringing up corruption, inflation and railgate as their poll plank. Former railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has been in news, but for bad reasons. The elections are scheduled for December 15. The elections are not contested on party symbols, but the presence of the parties is quite evident.
Politics at its best, or worst
Chandigarh, December 12
Much before the triumph of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Delhi Assembly elections, the railgate had already put the Congress stalwarts on the defensive, changing the political scenario in the city.
Former union minister Harmohan Dhawan and his supporters during a protest in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: S Chandan
24-hr water supply for 3 colonies
Chandigarh, December 12
Three city colonies will get a 24-hour water supply. The Municipal Corporation will construct water tanks in the colonies.The civic body has earmarked a site at Mauli Jagran where a water tank will be constructed.The project will benefit over 25,000 residents.
Illegal structures stand tall
Mohali, December 12
Owing to the absence of check on illegal constructions in Mukandpur village in Dera
Bassi, certain residential buildings are being constructed on the Mukandpur road leading to Toganpur village.
An illegal structure coming up on shamlat land on the Mukandpur-Togan road near Dera Bassi. Tribune Photo: Parvesh Chauhan
property tax
Date for availing rebate extended
Mohali, December 12
The date for availing a 10 per cent discount on property tax has been extended to December 31. No fine would be imposed on payments received till January 31, next year. This was stated by the Commissioner of the corporation, Uma Shankar Gupta, here today.
repair work
Councillor demands vigilance inquiry
Chandigarh, December 12
Upset over the use of substandard construction material, an MC councillor today demanded a vigilance inquiry and submitted a letter to the UT Adviser, who is also holding the charge of the Chief Vigilance Officer
(CVO). It is for the first time that a Congress councillor, Mukesh
Bassi, demanded a vigilance inquiry into the functioning of the civic body.
Rahul holds Congress meet, asks Shinde to address city's concerns
New Delhi, December 12
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi today instructed Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to address the burning problems of the people of Chandigarh, on the basis of a representation made to him by the UT’s Congress unit.
THEATRE FESTIVAL
Play ‘Court martial’ takes audience on a reality ride
Panchkula, December 12
A play titled ‘Court martial’ marked the beginning of the fourth TFT Oscar Theatre Festival at Atam Auditorium in Sector 1,
Panchkula.
Tractor-trailer falls into drain at Jagatpura
Mohali, December 12
A tractor-trailer, loaded with construction material, turned toppled and fell into a drain
(nullah) at Jagatpura village, here today afternoon.
over the edge: A tractor-trailer loaded with construction material fell into a nullah at Jagatpura village in Mohali on Thursday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Dr Vadehra is DHS, Haryana
Chandigarh, December 12
Medical Superintendent (MS) of Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16, Chandigarh, Dr Rajiv
Vadehra, has been promoted as the Director, Health Services (DHS),
Haryana.
In sync: Students of Tribune Model School perform during the ‘Panch Ratna’, a cultural programme, at Tagore Theatre in Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari |
Speaking out
A day after the Supreme Court restored the Constitutional validity of Section 377 of the
IPC, under which homosexual act is a criminal offence
punishable with life term,
Chandigarh Tribune
spoke to a cross-section of people on the issue. Respondents gave a mixed response when asked whether the Parliament should push for an amendment in Section 377 of
the IPC and legitimise gay sex or gay marriages. However, there were many youths who refrained from talking about the issue.
Biz news
Exhibition at Kisan Bhawan
A four-day exhibition of modern and contemporary designer furniture will be exhibited at Kisan
Bhawan, Sector 35, on Friday. The interior will showcase items on as many as 50 stalls set up on the occasion. The exhibition will remain open till December 16 (Monday) from 10:00 am to 8.30 pm. —
TNS
Teachers, data-entry
operators protest
Chandigarh, December 12
Nearly 200 computers teachers and data-entry operators gathered at the office of the District Education Officer (DEO) in Sector 19 here to press for their pending demands.
 BAMS-II result out
Chandigarh, December 12
The Panjab University today declared the results of the BAMS-II students of Sri Dhanwantary Ayurvedic College following the recommendation of the high-powered committee constituted by Vice-Chancellor Arun Kumar Grover.
Students of Sri Dhanwantary Ayurvedic College, Chandigarh, in a jubilant mood after declaration of their result at Panjab University on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Chrysanthemum exhibition at PU
Chandigarh, December 12
As many as 183 varieties of chrysanthemum and 8,000 plants have been showcased at an exhibition organised by the Panjab University
(PU). The award-winning decorations at the chrysanthemum show organised by the MC are also on display.
PU Vice-Chancellor Prof Arun Kumar Grover (second from right) takes a round of the chrysanthemum exhibition at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
From schools
Annual sports day
Chandigarh: The annual sports fest of Manav Mangal High School, Sector 21, was organised with full verve and enthusiasm. The racing events for pre-primary classes was the highlight of the event as tiny tots of nursery to Class II performed with full energy. Students of Classes III to VI were in their best of sporting spirits, be it lemon and spoon race for Class III, hurdle race for Class V and basket ball dribble race for Class VI.
Students present a dance item during the annual day function of St Soldier’s School, Sector 16, Panchkula, on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
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Chandigarh, December 12
