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Khemka, Mayor’s cars collide head-on
 Chandigarh, February 25
The official vehicles of senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka and Chandigarh Mayor HC Kalyan were severely damaged in a head-on collision at the Sector 20/30 light point late last night.
IAS officer Ashok Khemka’s SX4; and (right) Mayor HC Kalyan’s Corolla that collided at the Sector 20/30 light point on Monday night. Tribune photos: M Nasser Gorsi
PGI’s hi-tech ambulance does the unthinkable!
Chandigarh, February 25
For shifting just 10 critical patients within the campus, measuring less than 2 sq km, a hi-tech ambulance of the PGI travelled over 9,000 km during the past 18 months.
The hi-tech ambulance; and (right) a logbook sheet gives details of how the ambulance was used. |
General Manager of CITCO suspended
Chandigarh, February 25
The General Manager (GM) of the Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation
(CITCO), AK Malhotra, was placed under suspension today in connection with anomalies in the allotment of stalls during the recently concluded Rose Festival.
Protesting residents lathicharged
 Panchkula, February 25
The police today lathicharged over 500 residents of Ashiana flats in Panchkula who had come to the DC office protesting the hike in their
instalment.
Residents of Ashiana flats hold a protest in Panchkula on Tuesday.
A tribune photograph
Chandigarh votes 2014
BJP ticket contenders camp in Delhi
Chandigarh, February 25
The race to secure the BJP ticket for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha (LS) seat has reached Delhi.
Elections on mind, BJP councillors ‘sideline’ Mayor
Chandigarh, February 25
With the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on mind, the BJP councillors have started ‘sidelining’ the Mayor, who is also a Congress
councillor, during inauguration of MC projects falling in their respective wards.
Typhoid: Five of 9 blood samples test positive
Panchkula, February 25
Five of the nine blood samples of those who were taken ill due to contaminated water supply at the Haryana Employees Welfare Society at Mansa Devi Complex, Sector 5, Panchkula, have tested positive for typhoid.
MC mulls auto stands in city
Chandigarh, February 25
To check the haphazard parking of auto-rickshaws that cause chaos on the roads, the Municipal Corporation (MC) is mulling to set up designated auto stands in each sector similar to taxi stands.
LENDING VOICE TO THOUGHTS: An artiste from Spain performs an item, ‘Seven Baby Goats,’ during the International Puppet Festival at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan |
ADC Tanvi Garg indispensable for UT Admn?
Chandigarh, February 25
It seems that Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Tanvi Garg is indispensable for the Chandigarh Administration.
PUDA XENs prefer demotion for better wages!
Mohali, February 25
In an interesting move, certain executive engineers of the Punjab Urban Development Authority (PUDA) showed their readiness to get demotion from their current post to that of sub-divisional officer.
Tobacco products to cost more in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, February 25
A few days after Punjab reduced the value added tax (VAT) on tobacco products, inviting criticism from several quarters, the Chandigarh Administration has increased VAT on tobacco products.
Suspected cases from Balongi test negative
Mohali, February 25
Fears that fresh cases of typhoid have surfaced in Balongi village turned out to be unfounded as the Civil Hospital here reported that the medical reports of the examinees have been “negative”.
No takers for Sec 22 parking lot
Chandigarh, February 25
The auction of the semi-automatic parking lot in Sector 22-B, opposite the ISBT-17, turned out to be a futile exercise, as the Municipal Corporation (MC) did not receive even a single bid for the contract.
New MS at GMSH-16
Chandigarh, February 25
Dr Vandana Gupta, a Haryana-cadre officer, took over as the medical superintendent (MS) of Government Multi-Specialty Hospital, Sector 16,
Chandigarh, today.
Trolley hits level crossing gate; trains on Kurukshetra-Ambala route delayed
Chandigarh, February 25
Hundreds of passengers had a harrowing time today morning as rail traffic was disrupted due to a mishap on the Kurukshetra-Ambala railway track.
Man hurt as car hits two-wheeler
 Mohali, February 25
A middle-aged Army personnel sustained head injuries when a speeding car hit his two-wheeler from the rear at Phase VIII Industrial Area here today. The incident occurred at around 9.30 pm.
The mangled remains of the car that was involved in a mishap with a two-wheeler in Mohali on Tuesday. A Tribune Photograph
Two snatchings reported from city
Chandigarh, February 25
Two more incidents of snatching were reported in the city in the last 24 hours.
Slapping case: Police see video footage
Chandigarh, February 25
As part of the ongoing investigations into the allegations that a sub-inspector had slapped a Haryana police constable at the Rose Festival, the UT police are scrutinising the footage of the event.
Doc found with his wrist slit
Panchkula, February 25
The former head of the Bio-Chemistry Department, PGI, was found with a slit wrist at his residence in Mansa Devi Complex today morning. He was rushed to PGI.
Cleanliness drive in Maloya
Chandigarh, February 25
To sensitise residents on the need to attain total sanitation, a cleanliness drive-cum-awareness campaign was held at Maloya village and colony today.
health notes
Senior citizens attend talk on andropause
As many as 100 senior citizens attended a health talk on andropause, the lesser known truth, held at Max Super Specialty Hospital (MSSH), Mohali, on Tuesday.
NSUI members lock gate of VC's office
 Chandigarh, February 25
Protesting against the decision of the authorities to allow the Student Organisation of India
(SOI) to put up the banners of a star nite on the campus, members of the National Student Union of India
(NSUI) locked the gate of the Vice-Chancellor's office when he refused to meet them.
Members of the NSUI protest outside the Vice-Chancellor’s office at Panjab University on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
Panjab varsity declares date sheet
Chandigarh, February 25
Panjab University has declared the date sheet for undergraduate (UG) practical examinations. The undergraduate practical examinations would commence from March 10.
FROM SCHOOLS
Prize distribution function
 Chandigarh: Sri Guru Gobind School Collegiate Public School organised its annual prize distribution function with enthusiasm and zeal. DPI (Schools) Kamlesh Kumar graced the occasion as the chief guest. Kamlesh Kumar motivated the students to work hard.
Students of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Collegiate Public School, Sector 26, Chandigarh, perform a folk dance on Tuesday.
Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan
FROM colleges
Two-day lecture series
Chandigarh: The Economics Department of GGDSD College, Sector 32, organised a two-day lecture series on “changing business objectives demand analysis and fiscal policy”. Prof Manoj Kumar Sharma, a professor from University Business School, Panjab University, graced the occasion.
Up in arms: Computer teachers protest outside the office of the DPI in support of their demands in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan |
189 students get placements
Chandigarh, February 25
As many as 189 students were selected by various companies during a job fair at DAV College, Sector 10, here. Around 688 students from various colleges and institutions took part in the event.
437 shortlisted during job fest
Mohali, February 25
As many as 437 candidates were shortlisted by different companies at the 17th Aryans Job Fest here today.
PU notes
Colloquium held
Chandigarh: The promotion of the English language and dissemination of knowledge gave rise to renaissance in India - the cradle of ideas of freedom. This was stated by Prof Ronki Ram, honorary director, ICSSR North-Western Regional
Centre, and Dean, Faculty of Arts, Panjab University (PU), in his talk at the PU colloquium here on Tuesday.
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Chandigarh, February 25
Chandigarh, February 25
