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4-yr-old hit by MUV, dies
Chandigarh, December 13
A four-year-old girl was killed after being hit by a recklessly driven MUV opposite the GMSH-16 today. The child was rushed to the hospital where she was declared brought dead. The speeding Skoda Yeti car hit the victim, Mohini, when she was crossing the road along with her mother, Suman Kumari.

The victim’s mother, Suman Kumari, breaks down. Tribune photo: S Chandan

City’s heritage goes for Rs 86 lakh at Wright 
Chandigarh, December 13
In yet another jolt to the UT Administration’s efforts to preserve the city’s heritage, a Chicago-based auction house sold heritage items designed by Le Corbusier’s cousin Pierre Jeanneret. Six lots of heritage items were auctioned for more than Rs 86 lakh.

HC chastises police for trying to delay proceedings of court 
Chandigarh, December 13
Pushed to the wall for shoddy investigations in the Tavera-Audi accident case, the Chandigarh Police were today hauled over the coals once again by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, this time for making attempts to delay the court proceedings.

IT Dept issues arrest warrant against businessman 
Chandigarh, December 13
The Income Tax Department today issued an arrest warrant against a businessman for his alleged failure to clear the arrears to the tune of Rs 4 crore.

COMMUNITY

Year 2013 ender
A prosperous year health-wise 
Chandigarh, December 13
For the PGI, 2013 remained a happening year. The premier healthcare institute witnessed a number of changes throughout the year.



A woman pelts an ambulance with a stone following the death of a patient at the GMSH, Sector 16, Chandigarh. Tribune photos: Pradeep Tewari

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City Mayor goes into damage control mode
Chandigarh, December 13
On learning about the use of substandard construction material, Mayor Subhash Chawla today directed the officials to restart the repair of the road in the parking lot of the Sector 19-C market.




Mayor Subhash Chawla inspects repair work at the Sector 19-C market in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

They are good at playing politics
Chandigarh, December 13
In the run up to the Lok Sabha elections, political parties are putting in effort to ensure the victory of their candidates in the gram panchayat elections scheduled for December 15.

Civic body gets richer by Rs 1.92 crore
Chandigarh, December 13
The MC today auctioned four paid parking lots and earned a revenue of Rs 1.92 crore. Sahib Singh and Empire Store automatic parking lots in Sector 17 fetched Rs 1.23 crore.



Sahib Singh and Empire Store automatic parking lots in Sector 17, Chandigarh, fetched Rs 1.23 crore during the auction. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Silver City fined Rs 50,000
Chandigarh, December 13
Silver City Housing and Infrastructure Limited will now have to pay Rs 50,000 more to the complainant for delaying the possession of a flat. The Chandigarh Disputes Redressal Commission has enhanced the penalty on the company from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000.

Computer teachers protest outside DPI office
Chandigarh, December 13
More than 200 computer teachers of the government schools held a massive protest in front of the office of the DPI in Sector 9 here today in support of their pending issues related to the delay in salary and increment.


Computer teachers make a point during their meeting with Kamlesh Kumar, Director Public Instructions (Schools), at his office in Sector 9, Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

College teachers await salary for 6 months
Chandigarh, December 13
Members of the Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers' Union (PCCTU) held a protest rally in front of the office of DPI, Colleges, Punjab, against non-payment of their salaries for the last seven months.

A sight to behold: Morph Academy presents a fashion show on the annual day function of Bal Bhawan, Sector 23, Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Staff development programme at PU
Chandigarh, December 13 A one-week staff development programme for enhancing personal and organisational effectiveness organised by Dr SS Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology (SSBUICET), Panjab University (PU), under the auspices of the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP-II) began here today.

Anti-encroachment drive held in city
Chandigarh, December 13
The enforcement wing of the Municipal Corporation (MC) Chandigarh today conducted anti-encroachment drive and issued 60 challans.

Play depicting primordial desires staged
Chandigarh, December 13
The play “Baldey Tibbey” was staged, today, as part of the ongoing TFT Theatre Festival at Atam Auditorium, Sector 1, Panchkula. The play is the Punjabi adaptation of an American play “Desire under the Elms” written by Eugene O’ Neil.

SAD councillor demands inquiry
Chandigarh, December 13
SAD Councillor Malkiat Singh today submitted a complaint to MC Commissioner about the poor recarpeting of roads in Butrela, Badheri and Attawa villages in Sector 41 and 42.




Residents show a newly built damaged road at Butrela village, Sector 41, Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: S chandan

Dinner diplomacy: The cavalcade of Pakistan Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif outside the Nature Park in Phase VIII, Mohali, on Friday. Sharif was in the town to attend the dinner hosted by Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

First P'kula Lit Fest tomorrow
Panchkula, December 13
The first Panchkula Lit Fest will be held at Satluj Public School, Sector 4, here, on December 15. It will witness a lot of young authors from the region and other parts of the country who will come together for talks based on books, book launches and sharing their thoughts, ideas and nostalgia on writing.

Panel leaves for Amritsar to submit details
Mohali, December 13
A four-member panel representing leaders of the ‘Bandi Sikh Rihayi’ stir left here today for Amritsar to give details of the detained Sikh youths languishing in various jails of the country to the Akal Takht Jathedar.

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EDUCATION

Cong advances collecting feedback from students
Chandigarh, December 13
A dismal performance by the Congress in the Assembly elections held in four states recently drove it to accelerate preparations for the Lok Sabha elections to be held in 2014.

Memorable moment: Students of Stepping Stones Senior Secondary School in a jubilant mood after receiving prizes during the 30th annual day function of the school held at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

Students exhibit ways to conserve energy
Chandigarh, December 13
On the eve of the Energy Conservation Day, students of Dikshant International School displayed various models and different methods of conserving energy at Sector 17 Plaza here today.

Annual function of Sacred Heart School concludes
Chandigarh, December 13
The second day of 'Carpe Diem', the annual function of Sacred Heart School, Sector 26, Chandigarh, concluded at the Inderdhanush Auditorium, Panchkula, today.

From Schools
World Disability Day
Chandigarh: Class VIII students of Saupin's School, Sector 32, observed the World Disability Day on the school premises. The show was an endeavour to create awareness about the emotional and physical needs of the differently abled.

Students showcase talent at annual day
Mohali, December 13
The senior section of Shivalik Public School here celebrated its annual day today. The annual day, ‘Magical Journey-2013’, celebrations began with the lighting of the traditional lamp.



Students present an item during the annual day function at Shivalik Public School in Mohali on Friday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

SPORTS

St Kabir lift trophy 
Chandigarh, December 13
The host St Kabir School, Sector 26, lifted St Kabir Trophy after defeating the rival Saupin’s School, Sector 32, in a penalty shootout.


Players of St Kabir School in a jubilant mood after winning the final match of St Kabir Football Tournament held on the school campus in Sector 26, Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: parvesh chauhan

Saupin’s School defeat Chandigarh Baptist 
Chandigarh, December 13
In the second quarterfinal of 10th Molly Carver Memorial Cricket Cup 2013 being held at St Stephen’s School, Chandigarh, Saupin’s School, Sector 32 beat Chandigarh Baptist School, Sector 45, Chandigarh by 119 runs.

Vishav, Jasmine win titles
Chandigarh, December 13
On the second last day of The Millennium School Annual Athletics Meet being held at the Sports Complex, Sector 7, Chandigarh, Vishav and Jasmine bagged the titles for the under-14 boys and girls shot put throw respectively. On the other hand, Simran won the high jump under-15 girls category.

Mount Carmel, Chandigarh Baptist to clash for title
Chandigarh, December 13
Mount Carmel School, Sector 47, and Chandigarh Baptist School, Sector 45, has reached the final of the under-17 category of 16th Blessed Edmund Rice Cricket Tournament. The final will be played on December 17 at St John’s High School, Sector 26.


A match in progress between Saupin’s School and Mount Carmel School at St John’s High School, Sector 26, Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: parvesh chauhan

Canines to walk the ramp on Dec 15
Chandigarh, December 13
More than 400 entries and 45 breeds of dogs are expected to take part in the Chandigarh Kennel Club’s All Breeds Championship Dog Show on December 15 at Leisure Valley, Sector 10, Chandigarh.

Lawn tennis tourney begins today
Chandigarh, December 13
CLTA-AITA Championship Series Tennis Tournament for boys’ & girls’ under-16 will be starting from tomorrow at Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association (CLTA) Complex. It is sponsored by People for Animals (PFA) Chandigarh, the tournament will conclude on December 19.