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42-year-old man commits suicide
Panchkula, February 10
A 42-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan with the help of an electricity wire in the Chandimandir area. The incident came to light this morning. The victim, Sanjeev Kumar, was staying alone in a house on Khangesra Road in the area. He was working as a manger at a petrol pump in the same area.
24-yr-old motorcyclist crushed to death
Panchkula, February 10
A 24-year-old youth was crushed to death by a vehicle near his house in Barwala late last night. The victim, Amit Sharma, was going home on his motorcyle after dropping a friend when he was hit by the vehicle.
Amit Sharma, the victim
Foetus found dumped
Chandigarh, February 10
A foetus was found dumped in the Industrial Area here this morning. The police have registered a case under Section 318 (concealment of birth by secret disposal of body) of the IPC in this regard.
Security plate challans challenged
Chandigarh, February 10
Seeking to restrain the traffic police from issuing challans for vehicles without high security registration plates
(HSRP) and to direct the UT Administration to open more outlets for issuing the same, a city-based advocate moved court today.
High security registration plate seekers queue up at a sub-office of the RLA in the Industrial Area-I, Chandigarh, on Monday.
Tribune photo: manoj mahajan
Rush at RLA counters in city
Chandigarh, February 10
Chaos continues at the sub-offices of the Registration and Licensing Authority
(RLA) Office in Sector 42 and Industrial Area as vehicle owners seeking high security registration plates
(HSRP) face harassment.
Draft policy
Uninterrupted power supply proposed for industrial units
Chandigarh, February 10
To promote the industry in the city, the UT Administration has proposed uninterrupted power supply to such units in its draft industrial policy.
 LS poll buzz
BJP sounds poll bugle, announces 2 campaigns
Chandigarh, February 10
The local unit of the BJP today announced two campaigns, “One Note, Kamal Par Vote” and “NaMo Tea Party” ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
BJP leaders at a press conference in Chandigarh on Monday.
Tribune photo: s chandan
AAP not to receive new applications
Chandigarh, February 10
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has closed the process of receiving application forms for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat.
Big plans for ‘Kalyugi Mama-Bhanja’
Chandigarh, February 10
To target the Congress on the corruption issue, the BJP high command has approved the “Kalyugi Mama
Bhanja” street play prepared by the local unit of the party.
Artistes stage “Kalyugi Mama Bhanja”, a street play, in Chandigarh.
A file photo
CTU all set to get 49 midi-buses
Chandigarh, February 10
The ageing fleet of the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) is all set to get 49 midi-buses with the proposal being forwarded to the Finance Department of the Chandigarh Administration for its final approval.
MC proposes budget of Rs 85.5 cr
Mohali, February 10
The Mohali Municipal Corporation had proposed a budget of Rs 85.5 crore for the financial year 2014-15. The proposed budget, which is about 20 per cent higher than that of last year, had been sent for approval to the Director, Department of Local Government, Punjab.
Computer teachers block traffic
Mohali, February 10
Hundreds of computer teachers blocked traffic on the Mohali-Chandigarh road today evening. The protestors were moving towards Chandigarh to stage a protest in front of Punjab Chief Minister’s residence.
Members of the Punjab Computer Teachers Union protest on the road dividing Sectors 51 and 52 in Chandigarh on Monday.
Tribune photo: vicky gharu
Landran deaths
Father, sons cremated
Mohali, February 10
Heartrending scenes were witnessed at Landran cremation ground where Jagtar Singh and his two minor sons Guaravdeep Singh aka Jaggi (14) and Arshdeep Singh (12) were cremated today evening.
Robbery case
Police investigating call details to trace culprits
Panchkula, February 10
Following the anonymous letter, informing about the thieves who ransacked their house last month, the police are looking into the matter stated that the phone number mentioned in the letter belonged to a Himachal Pradesh based driver.
TRIBUNE IMPACT
Cops come to collect 3-month-old viscera
Panchkula, February 10
A day after Chandigarh Tribune’s report about viscera of an Army man dumped in the mortuary of the general hospital, cops today collected the viscera and dispatched the same to Forensic Science Laboratory,
Madhuban, Karnal.
Better Chandigarh
Traffic chaos rules city roads
With rampant bottlenecks giving a tough time to commuters  daily, the UT Administration and the traffic police need to make concerted efforts to streamline traffic in the City Beautiful to provide relief to people
Chandigarh, February 10
Incessant honking, vehicles jostling for space, commuters waiting in long queues and traffic police personnel prodding motorists to clear the road.
Long queues of vehicles can be seen at the Housing Board light point in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
Chandigarh Beopar Mandal poll on Feb 21
Chandigarh, February 10
The elections of Chandigarh Beopar Mandal (CBM) will be held on February 21.
NRHM staff call off strike
Chandigarh, February 10
Employees of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) today called off their strike following assurance from the UT Administration that their grievances will be addressed.
Workers of the National Rural Health Mission stage a protest against the UT Administration in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
2 kidnapped youths return
Mohali, February 10
In yet another case, two unidentified persons allegedly kidnapped two youngsters with their car at gunpoint from the Phase 7 market last evening. The victims, Harnoor and
Gaurav, however, returned today and told the police that their captors released them at Nabha and fled with their i-20.
chilling out: Girls brave cold weather in Chandigarh on Monday.
Tribune photo: Manoj MaHAJAN |
Drunk cop suspended
Panchkula, February 10
A police official, posted with the traffic wing here, was suspended following a complaint that he was in found in an inebriated state on duty.
MOHALI-NAYAGAON ROBBERY CASES
Police claim to have vital clues
Mohali, February 10
In Naya Gaon shooting case in which three masked robbers looted cash worth Rs 1.5 lakh from a jeweller after firing gunshots, the Mohali Police zeroed in on some
history-sheeters of the Tricity.
speaking out: racism against north-east people
‘Minorities shouldn’t be targeted’
To a certain extent, the North-East people are themselves responsible for discrimination and racism against them. They stay isolated and are shy of mixing up with others. We don't have any kind of hatred or ill feelings towards them. Language is a barrier in interacting with them. But as a whole we tend to be co-operative and friendly with
them.
Students left in the dark
Chandigarh, February 10
Students of Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College, Sector 46, are clueless about whether Panjab University will be conducting their examinations for this session or not.
Students say no to violence against women
Chandigarh, February 10
Over 200 students converged on the Post Graduate Government College for Girls
(PGGCG), Sector 11, to support the global campaign One Billion Rising for Justice.
Students of various government colleges take part in a flash mob as part of the One Billion Rising for Justice campaign at the
Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh, on Monday. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan
SFS opposes fee hike at PU
Chandigarh, February 10
Objecting to Panjab University Fee Committee’s decision regarding 10 to 20 per cent hike in the fee of various courses as well as hostel, the Student for Society
(SFS) today demanded its rollback. Representatives of the students’ organisation submitted a memorandum against the decision to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Arun Kumar Grover.
Students raise their voice against the proposed fee hike outside the Vice-Chancellor’s office at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Monday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
ABVP urges youth to vote
Chandigarh, February 10
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad today urged youngsters to cast their vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Presentations focus on garment industry
Mohali, February 10
The postgraduate students pursuing the bridge programme of garment manufacturing technology and fashion marketing management gave their final presentations at the Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology here today.
Students give the final touches to their project before the presentation at the Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology in Mohali on Monday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
No loans for small vendors: Survey
Chandigarh, February 10
The city is not yet financially inclusive when it comes to small vendors. Only 2.5 per cent of such workers in the city have access to bank loans.
from schools
Chitkara students attend global conference
Chandigarh: Students of Chitkara International School participated in the Boston University United Nations Conference held recently in the USA. The conference focused on enhancing the experience of middle-school delegates and helping them build their public-speaking skills. Around 160 students from 20 schools from all over the world participated in the conference. The conference started with welcome speech of Director-General Natalie Mayer. The keynote speaker was Ambassador Jonathan Moore. A team of four students of the school had participated in Stanford United Nations Conference organised by Stanford University, California, last year.
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