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BJP, Cong infighting in the open
Chandigarh, January 29
The rift among BJP workers over finalising the name of the candidate for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat came to the fore when they clashed with each other at Punjab BJP Bhawan in Sector 37 today.
BJP workers clash during a meeting at Punjab BJP Bhawan in Sector 37 on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph

Party leaders target Bansal over Railgate
Chandigarh, January 29
Former Union Railway Minister and sitting Congress MP Pawan Kumar Bansal, who was earlier targeted by the Opposition on Railgate, is now facing a similar attack from local party leaders.

Six stake claim to Congress ticket from City Beautiful
Chandigarh, January 29
For the coming Lok Sabha elections, six candidates, including sitting MP Pawan Kumar Bansal, have applied for the Congress ticket from the Chandigarh seat.

Day after, cop suspended
Chandigarh, January 29
A day after a UT traffic constable was caught on the wrong foot as he allegedly punched a 75-year-old man in the chest, senior police officials today suspended the errant constable and transferred him to the Police Lines. A show-cause notice was also issued to a traffic sub-inspector, who was in charge of the traffic vehicle.

COMMUNITY

Automated parking lots fleece visitors
Chandigarh, January 29
The city’s automated paid parking lots in Sector 17, which were inaugurated by the former Mayor amid much fanfare, have been resorting to manual disbursal of parking slips as the automated barriers are not being put to use. The visitors are even overcharged by parking attendants.

A worker gives a parking slip to a visitor at a parking lot in Sector 17 on Wednesday; and (right) the automated system not being used at the parking lot. Tribune photos

PGI calls for cadaver donation
Chandigarh, January 29
The PGIMER today called for cadaver donation for research purpose in different departments. The institute has received 111 bodies and seen 1,860 persons pledging their bodies since 2007. It has been facing a shortage of donated bodies.

Behl earns workers’ wrath
Chandigarh, January 29
The president of the Chandigarh Territorial Congress Committee (CTCC), BB Behl, today earned Congress workers’ wrath for demanding a demand draft for Rs 10,000 each from aspirants with their applications for the party ticket from the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat.

Respite for taxi operators
Chandigarh, January 29
The licences of 24 taxi stands in the city, which were cancelled by the Municipal Corporation, have got an extension till March 31, 2015. The three-member committee constituted to review the cancellation of the licences took the decision at a meeting held today.

Fire at Dhakoli hotel, no one hurt
Zirakpur, January 29
In a fire, which broke out at Hotel Palm Dale in Dhakoli at around 6.15 pm today, goods worth several lakhs were destroyed.









Workers salvage goods from a gutted room of the hotel at Zirakpur. Tribune photo

Conference on corporate social responsibility
Chandigarh, January 29
A two-day national meet on Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commenced at JW Marriot Hotel today. The event has been organised by a Delhi-based NGO, Greentech Foundation, in association with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.

Rs 42-cr projects for Mohali
Mohali, January 29
Mohali will soon have a new government-run residential school and an amphitheatre.

Hopes of development shattered
Mohali, January 29
Residents of several villages in and around the town that were left out of the extended Municipal Corporation limits have expressed their resentment against the Punjab government’s decision.


A road in a pathetic condition at Balongi village in Mohali. The residents were hoping that the village would be included in the MC limits and it would usher in development. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu 

Narrow escape for motorcyclist
Chandigarh, January 29
A man had a narrow escape when his motorcycle caught fire on the road dividing Sectors 33 and 45 this evening.




A motorcycle in flames on the road dividing Sectors 33 and 45 in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

NCC volunteers spread awareness on leprosy
Chandigarh, January 29
To spread awareness about the causes, prevention and cure of leprosy, National Cadet Corps (NCC) volunteers of the city took out a rally here today.





NCC cadets take out an awareness rally in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan

Flash mob focuses on women empowerment 
Chandigarh, January 29
Saupin’s Community Service Organisation, Mohali Chapter, organised a flash mob, ‘Aashayein’, at the Elante Mall, here today. Students of class 6th, 7th and 8th, put forth issues related to women empowerment through play, songs and dances to mark Women’s Empowerment Week. 

Students of Saupin’s School present a dance at Elante Mall. Tribune photo

Public darbar
Panchkula, January 29
A public darbar was held by Panchkula Deputy Commissioner SS Phulia here today. The DC was informed by villagers that liquor was being sold at two stationery shops in the area. They said they had made several complaints but to no avail. Phulia assured action. — TNS

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EDUCATION

Lecturers hold protest, block traffic
Mohali, January 29
Members of the Government School Lecturer Union, Punjab, blocked traffic on the Chandigarh-Mohali main road near YPS Chowk this evening to press for their demands.




Teachers protest in front of the DPI's office at Phase VIII in Mohali on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph

Panjab varsity employee alleges sexual harassment, backtracks
Chandigarh, January 29
A woman employee of the Panjab University’s registration and store branch today filed a complaint of sexual harassment against an accounts officer with the PU authorities. The complaint was later withdrawn.

Students spread awareness on fuel conservation
Chandigarh, January 29
A cyclothon was organised under the Oil and Gas Conservation Fortnight (OGCF) 2014 for students of the local branches of DAV here today. It was organised by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).


Students of DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, take out an awareness rally on oil conservation in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan

ABVP launches voter registration campaign
Chandigarh, January 29
The ABVP today launched a voter registration campaign from the Student Centre, Panjab University.





ABVP workers entertain visitors during a voter registration campaign at the Student Centre, Panjab University, in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan

MCM college gets physics society
Chandigarh, January 29
The Department of Physics of the MCM DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, launched the first-ever physics society of the institution during a two-day event at the college. The society aims at imparting knowledge and sensitising students to application of science, specifically physics, in day-to-day life.

1,200 students join NSUI's signature campaign
Chandigarh, January 29
The Student Centre, Panjab University, today hosted a signature campaign. It was headed by the council president, Chandan Rana, and representatives of the National Student Union of India (NSUI).


NSUI supporters take part in a signature campaign on anti-corruption at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan

Mohali B-school excels
Mohali, January 29
The team of the Indian School of Business, Mohali, emerged winner in the second edition of the Amazing Champions of Energy (ACE-II), which concluded at Gurgaon today. It was conducted by Cairn India. MNIT, Jaipur, and IIM, Calcutta, finished second and third, respectively.

From schools

COURTS

P’kula court dismisses Rathore’s affidavit
Panchkula, January 29
Former Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) SPS Rathore, accused of molesting 14-year-old tennis player Ruchika Girhotra, submitted an additional affidavit in court today stating that Anand Prakash, father of victim’s friend Aradhna, was fighting legal battle against him to fulfil his political aspirations. The court, however, dismissed the affidavit.

CRIME

Woman robbed of gold chain in P’kula
Panchkula, January 29
Two youngsters, who were posing as prospective tenants, robbed a resident of a gold chain worth Rs 50,000 in Sector 21 here today. The victim, Karamjeet Sandhu, was alone at her house.

Neighbour held for minor's rape
Chandigarh, January 29
A nine-year-old girl was raped by her neighbour today. The police has arrested a Class IV employee of the PGI for raping the nine-year-old girl in the forest area near Sector 24. The accused has been remanded to police custody.

Auto driver’s body found
Mohali, January 29
The body of a Nihang Sikh was recovered from a pond at Tangori village here today.

Swindlers target elderly woman in Sector 33
Chandigarh, January 29
A 62-year-old woman was allegedly conned out of two gold bangles and a pair of gold earrings by two persons near her house in Sector 33 this afternoon.

ASI hurt in hit-and-run
Chandigarh, January 29
A Chandigarh Police assistant sub-inspector (ASI) was critically injured in a road accident late this evening.

Crime briefs

SPORTS

CLDAV-7 lift karate trophy
Chandigarh, January 29
Karate players of CL Aggarwal DAV Model School, Sector 7, Chandigarh, won the team championship of the 22nd Chandigarh State Karate Championship, concluded at the indoor arena of the school. The host team bagged the overall trophy with a total score of 67 points. Mount Carmel School finished as first runners-up scoring 54 points whereas Saupin’s School, Sector 32 finished third with 46 points.

Dev Samaj College begin campaign with win
Chandigarh, January 29
Shuttlers of Dev Samaj College of Education for Women, Sector 45, Chandigarh, defeated Kenway College of Education, Abohar, in the first league match of Panjab University Inter-College Badminton Championship for women (C-division) of B Ed Colleges, being held at badminton courts of Panjab University, here today. The local team defeated the visiting side 2-1. In other matches, the team of Government College of Education, Chandigarh, blanked Lala Jagat Narayan Education College, Jalalabad, 2-0 whereas GHGH College of Education, Sidhwan Khurd, defeated BCM College of Education, Ludhiana, 2-0.

A player returns a shot during the inter-college badminton championship being held at Panjab University. Tribune photo

APJ defeat Shivalik School by 112 runs
Chandigarh, January 29
Cricket team of APJ School, Kharar, qualified for the next round of Mohali leg, by defeating Shivalik School, Mohali, during the ongoing Coca-Cola Inter-School Cricket Championship for boys (U-16). In the first match of Mohali leg, played today at Yadvindra Public School, APJ school defeated Shivalk Public School by 112 runs. 
Players in action during a match between the YPS, Mohali and a government school in Mohali on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

Team selected for national judo meet
Chandigarh, January 29
The Amateur Judo Association of Chandigarh organised the Senior State Judo Championship for Men and Women, at the SGGS College, Sector 26, Chandigarh. During the championship, the organisers had selected all the winners, of different categories, to represent Chandigarh in the upcoming Senior National Judo Championship to be held in Una (Himachal Pradesh) from February 9 to 12.
Players in action during the Chandigarh State Senior Judo Championship in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo

DAV College of Education, Fazilka, win 3-0 in table tennis
Chandigarh, January 29
Players of DAV College of Education, Fazilka defeated JD College of Education, Muktsar, 3-0, during a match of Panjab University Inter-College Table Tennis Tournament of men (c-division) for Evening and Education colleges, being held at gymnasium hall of Panjab University, here today. Guru Ram Dass B Ed College, Jalalabad, beat Kenway College of Education, Abohar 3-1.

Boxing tourney from February 15
Chandigarh, January 29
The Chandigarh Amateur Boxing Association will organise 28th Sub-Junior Men and 36th Junior Men Chandigarh State Boxing Championships at PMLSD Public School, Sector 32, on February 15 and16. Boxers born in the year 1997- 98, (46 to 80 kg) 1999, (42 to 66kg), 2000 (34 to 48kg) and 2001 (30to 40kg) will be eligible to participate in the competition.