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Woman cop ends her life
Chandigarh, February 28
A 24-year-old woman constable with the Chandigarh Police allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her residence in Sector 39 today. The victim, Renu, was found hanging from a fan by her cousin brother Pardeep Kumar around 5 pm. A two-line suicide note was recovered from the spot in which the victim has stated that no one should be held responsible for her death.
Fixing doctor-patient ratio not feasible: PGI Director
Chandigarh, February 28
The PGI Director, Dr YK Chawla, today said it was not feasible to fix the doctor-patient ratio in OPDs as proposed by the institution for controlling the rush of patients. The patient rush at the PGI has consistently been on the rise, which is affecting quality health care.
Feb at its coldest in 6 yrs
Chandigarh, February 28
The city received 134.9 mm of rainfall this month. According to the Met Department, it is the highest that the city has received in the month of February in past six years.
Panchkula Deputy Mayor falls from stairs at temple, injured
Panchkula, February 28
Panchkula Deputy Mayor Sunil Talwar fell down the stairs of the Shiv temple in Saketri, last evening.
Talwar was rushed to a local hospital from where he was taken to a private hospital.
Mahindra launches innovation prize
Chandigarh: The Mahindra Group launched an innovation prize ‘Rise Prize’ on Friday. The prize offers one million USD (Rs 6 crores) to drive globally relevant and disruptive innovations. It will start with two primary challenges, the mobility challenge, which invites solutions for driverless cars in India, while the second solar challenge aims at making solar energy products more accessible to the population at large.
Sr Dy Mayor, Dy Mayor may soon get official vehicle
Chandigarh, February 28
The Municipal Corporation (MC) is planning to send a proposal to the UT Administration for allowing the civic body to allocate an official vehicle to the Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor, to be shared jointly by them.
Mayor inaugurates green belt
Chandigarh, February 28
Not to be left behind in the councillors’ race of inaugurating new projects before the Model Code of Conduct comes into force, Mayor HC Kalyan inaugurated a green belt in Sector 44 today.
Mayor HC Kalyan addresses residents during the inauguration of a green belt at Sector 44 in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
Property tax halved for flat owners in Panchkula
Panchkula, February 28
Flat owners in Panchkula will have to pay only half the present amount of property tax. Local MLA DK Bansal said the state legislature had decided to cut the property tax on flats with area up to 2,000 square feet by 50 per cent.
IT units to come up in Industrial Area
Chandigarh, February 28
Fulfilling a long-pending demand of industrialists, the UT Administration has given its nod to the opening of information technology (IT) units in the Industrial Area of the city.
Chinks in Congress come to the fore
Chandigarh, February 28
Differences in the top brass of the city Congress again came to the fore during a meeting at the Congress Bhawan today, which was called to finalise the pad yatra programme for the coming Lok Sabha elections.
MP Pawan Kumar Bansal addresses party workers during a meeting at the Congress Bhawan in Sector 35, Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: S Chandan
Flower Show-2014 in Mohali from today
Mohali, February 28
The Janta Land Promoters Limited (JLPL) Flower Show-2014 will be organised in Sector 66-A, opposite the JLPL corporate office in Sector 82, here, on March 1 and 2 to celebrate the spring season in line with the Rose Festival and Spring Fest organised in Chandigarh and
Panchkula. The Flower Show is a maiden attempt by the company. Contests like flower show and photography have already been organised as part of the main events.
Talent unlimited: Artistes enact a scene from the play 'Sukki Kukh' at the Punjab Kala Bhawan in Sector 16 on Friday. Tribune photo: S Chandan |
Students interact with cancer patients
Students belonging to the Interact Club of Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 36, visited the Paediatric Oncology OPD of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
(PGIMER). The visit was organised by Sahayata, an NGO. The NGO has been engaged in social awareness and support campaign against cancer. Students from the school interacted with the children suffering from cancer and distributed gifts among them to boost their morale.
Stone of bridge near Jagatpura village laid
Mohali, February 28
Amanjot Kaur Ramoowalia, Chairperson of the Mohali District Planning Committee, today laid the foundation stone of a bridge, to be constructed on a choe near Jagatpura village.
Over 400 attend seminar
Chandigarh, February 28
The Chandigarh Branch of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India organised a seminar to apprise its members of the provisions of New Companies Act and deeming fiction under the Income Tax Act.
Three-day CHASCON concludes at PU
Chandigarh, February 28
The 8th Chandigarh Science Congress (CHASCON) concluded with a valedictory function at Panjab University today. National Science Day was also celebrated by organising the Children Science Congress, the student chapter of CHASCON.
Students told to use natural Holi colours
Chandigarh, February 28
Sohanjana Eco-Club of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 46-D, here, organised a workshop on preparation of eco-friendly Holi colours in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Chandigarh Administration. As many as 52 eco-club in-charges from schools and colleges took part in the workshop.
Students prepare eco-friendly Holi colours at a workshop in Chandigarh on Friday.
Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
UILS to hold counselling on March 10
Chandigarh, February 28
The University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Panjab University, will hold counselling for filling up 60 additional
seats as sanctioned by the Bar Council of India on March 10.
415 students awarded prizes
Chandigarh, February 28
The Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42, organised its 32nd annual prize distribution function today.
As many as 415 students were awarded prizes for excelling in the field of academics and co-curricular activities. Sixteen students were honoured with roll of
honour, while nine students were honoured for co-curricular activities.
Girls in a jubilant mood after receiving prizes at the PGGCG-42 in Chandigarh, on Friday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Over 1,800 students take part in tech fest
Chandigarh, February 28
Desh Bhagat University organised an academic, cultural and technical festival “Tech Fest 2014” on its campus for school students.
Over 1,800 students of Class XII from 25 schools participated in the mega event along with their teachers.
Foreign flavour: Artistes from Bulgaria present an item during the International Puppet Festival at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Friday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan |
National Science Day celebrated
Mohali, February 28
National Science Day was celebrated at the Gian Jyoti Group of Intuitions here. Various science projects, including robotics, were exhibited. Quiz game shows based on the science theme were organised.
FROM SCHOOLS
Science Day celebrated
A search for young scientist competition was held at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector 31, Chandigarh, to celebrate Science Day. As many as 75 students from Classes VI to X took part in the competition. They performed several experiments related to day-to-day life during the morning assembly. The experiments were explained by the students in simple language, which were beneficial for the students.
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