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Student’s rape: Court frames charges against 5 constables
Chandigarh, March 6
Barely a fortnight after the UT police submitted a chargesheet in the case, the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Anshu Shukla today framed charges of rape and criminal conspiracy against five dismissed UT police constables.
Scooterist crushed to death under Army truck
Chandigarh, March 6
A 59-year-old official of the Regional Census Office was crushed to death under an Army truck at the Sector 8/9/17/18 Press light point today.
The deceased, Bhag Singh, a resident of Sector 50, died on the spot. He was driving a scooter.
Future belongs to solar energy: Patil
Chandigarh, March 6
“Extensive focus and investments in research and development (R&D), collaboration between industry and governments, both the state and Centre, development of cost-effective solar panels and cells and above all, a strong resolve to harvest solar energy in the best possible way can bring about the much-needed solar revolution in India,” said Shivraj Patil.
Governor of Punjab and UT Administrator Shivraj Patil (left) attends a conference, ‘Harvesting the Sun’, at the CII Headquarters in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan
Man gets life term for wife’s murder
Chandigarh, March 6
The court of District and Sessions Judge SK Aggarwal today sentenced a 23-year-old man,
Vikram, to life imprisonment for murdering his wife. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on him. 
PGI doctors protest against attack on medical students in Kanpur
 Chandigarh, March 6
PGIMER doctors today came out in large numbers to demonstrate against the recent attack on students at medical college in
Kanpur.
Doctors stage a protest against the alleged assault on medical students by the Uttar Pradesh police in Kanpur, at Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan
Chandigarh votes 2014
Final bid: Congress, BJP ticket aspirants rush to Delhi
Chandigarh, March 6
With the Congress and the BJP expected to announce the names of their candidates for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha (LS) seat in a day or two, the ticket aspirants of both the parties have rushed to Delhi to make the last-ditch effort to get the ticket.
striking a pose: Mothers pose with their children during a fashion show in Chandigarh on Thursday.
Tribune Photo: manoj Mahajan
Up in arms: Members of the Punjab State Ministerial Services Association protest in support of their demands, including grade pay, revision of pay scales and other allowances, at Sector 34 in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Poll issues
The city is all set to go to the polls on April 10. However, there are many eligible voters who are not registered. Those who are 18 years and above can get their voter ID cards made till March 22.
UT told to check smuggling of liquor
Chandigarh, March 6
To keep a tab on smuggling of liquor from Chandigarh to neighbouring stares of Punjab, the Election Commission has directed the UT Election Department to ensure that CCTV cameras are installed at the distillers and wholesale dealers of liquor.
Inclusion of area in paid parking facility
Parking contractor, shopkeepers at loggerheads in Mohali
Mohali, March 6
A dispute arose between a parking contractor and shopkeepers in Phase III B2 here today over the Municipal Corporation’s inclusion of the area behind showrooms in the paid parking facility.
No intention to stop Apni Mandi: Board
Mohali, March 6
Clearing all confusions on holding Apni Mandis in the town, Ajmer Singh Lakhowal, Chairman, Punjab Mandi Board, said the board had no intentions to stop these mandis.
Avoid self-medication to prevent glaucoma: Experts
Chandigarh, March 6
Using eye drops without doctor’s advice was the main cause of glaucoma, an irreversible damage to the optic nerve leading to blindness, said experts at PGIMER.
To raise awareness about it, PGIMER and a glaucoma-support group in the city will celebrate the 6th Glaucoma Awareness Week from March 9 to 15.
JERC to hear objections on March 21
Chandigarh, March 6
The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) will hear the objections of city residents on the proposal of the Electricity Department to raise the tariff by 21 per cent, on March 21.
Deposit arms, says DM
Mohali, March 6
District Magistrate Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu has directed those possessing licensed arms to deposit these at the nearest police station or with arms dealers in view of the coming Lok Sabha elections.
Pensioners to hold protest today
Mohali, March 6
To expose anti-pensioner policies of the Punjab Government, members of the Punjab Government Pensioners Association will hold a protest on March 7 behind Neelam theatre in Sector 17 in Chandigarh.
Charge withdrawn
Chandigarh, March 6
The PGIMER today withdrew the charge of its estate officer and transferred him to a store in the advanced cardiac
centre.
Placement drive begins at PU
Chandigarh, March 6
A placement drive "Avsar" commenced at Panjab University today. The drive, organised by the University Institute of Applied Management Studies (UIAMS), will see a total of 35 companies participating over the next two days.
from schools
Global Citizen Week
CHANDIGARH: To enable children to see themselves as global citizens who can make a difference to the world, Dikshant International School organised the Global Citizen Week for kindergarten students from March 3. The event will conclude on Friday.
Students of Dikshant International School at the Sukhna Lake
in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manoj MAHAJAN
PU revises date sheet
Chandigarh, March 6
Panjab University (PU), has notified the revised date sheets of BA/BSc/BCom/
BBA/BCA/BSc (Bio-Informatics/Bio-Technology) First, Second and Third Year Annual Examinations-2014.
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Chandigarh, March 6
