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Suspense over BJP ticket continues
Chandigarh, March 13
The suspense over the BJP candidate for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat will now end on March 15. The Central Election Committee of the BJP, which met in Delhi today, deferred the announcement of the candidate for the Chandigarh seat to March 15.
French tourist’s bag stolen
Chandigarh, March 13
A tourist from France became a theft victim as her bag containing important documents, including her passport, was stolen last night.
Gul Panag not a city voter
Chandigarh, March 13
The Aam Aadmi Party candidate for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat, Gul Panag, who is seeking votes from local residents, does not have a vote in the city.
Couldn’t complete her master’s at PU
Chandigarh, March 13
Gul Panag, a Bollywood actress and the AAP candidate from Chandigarh, was denied permission to complete her MA by Panjab University (PU) in 2012.
Cong, SAD leaders trade barbs
Mohali, March 13
With election date inching closer, leaders of the SAD and the Congress have begun a war of words.
Permission must for using helipad: DM
Chandigarh, March 13
The political parties inviting its bigwigs for campaigning in Chandigarh by helicopters will have to take permission from District Magistrate (DM) Mohhammed Shayin at least 24 hours before the schedule.
Sector 19 traders remove banners
Chandigarh, March 13
Following the order of the District Magistrate (DM) and Returning Officer (RO) Mohhamed Shayin, shopkeepers in Sector 19 today removed flags and banners of political parties.
Neighbour raped, dumped minor girl at Mauli Jagran
Chandigarh, March 13
A day after a five-year-old girl was raped and abandoned on the roadside in Mauli Jagran, the UT police arrested the accused, an auto-rickshaw driver. The girl was noticed by a passerby and taken to the Civil Hospital, Mani Majra, last night.
People made aware of kidney-related diseases
 Chandigarh, March 13
An awareness campaign on the occasion of World Kidney Day was launched today at the new OPD block of the
PGIMER. The programme was inaugurated by Prof YK Chawla, Director of the institute.
People take part in an awareness programme on
kidney-related diseases at the PGI on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Delay in diagnosis, limited infrastructure behind child mortality
Chandigarh, March 13
Researchers at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, here, in a hospital-based study, found that administrative issues like shortage of staff, ventilators, beds (due to overcrowding) and delayed recognition of diseases by parents were some leading but preventable factors responsible for the death of 107 children aged below 12 years, who died within one year.
Allow development works in Balongi: DC to CEO
Mohali, March 13
The Mohali Deputy Commissioner sought special permission from the Election Commission to start overall development works at Balongi village even when the model code of conduct is on. The initiative has been taken to improve the unbearable condition of basic infrastructure in the village.
Theatre enthusiasts get double treat
 Chandigarh, March 13
Two comedy plays, ‘Dr
Patla’ and ‘Planning’, were showcased back to back at the Punjab Kala Bhawan here today.
Artistes enact a scene from the play, ‘Planning’, at the Punjab Kala Bhawan in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Lok Adalat directs PSPCL to refund bill amount
Mohali, March 13
The Permanent Lok Adalat (Public Utility Services), Mohali, headed by Jagroop Singh Mahal directed respondents of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and the Sub-divisional Officer, Kharar, to refund Rs 11,420 paid by a consumer towards the bill issued by them. The decision was given holding that if a meter was installed outside the premises the consumer was not liable for theft or damage to the meter or theft of power by other persons.
Protect rights of the disabled: ADC
Mohali, March 13
It is one’s prime duty to protect the rights of persons with disability who are also a part of society. This was stated by Additional DC Parveen Kumar Thind while conducting a meeting to ensure strict implementation of the National Trust Act for the welfare of persons suffering from autism, cerebral palsy and mental retardation along with persons who come under the Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999.
GMCH’s Cath Lab project set to get delayed further
Chandigarh, March 13
The completion of the Rs 12-crore Cath Lab project of the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, which has already been delayed by over a year, now seems to be delayed further.
BSc ( PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH EDUCATION AND SPORTS)
PU to scrap course from next session
Chandigarh, March 13
Panjab University will scrap the BSc course in physical education, health education and sports due to its ‘outdated’ curriculum from the next session.
National Defence College team on Punjab tour
 Chandigarh, March 13
A team of the National Defence College (NDC), arrived here today as part of its five-day study tour to Punjab to get an insight into the socio-economic aspects of the state.
Members of National Defence College in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Encore musical event at PEC
Chandigarh, March 13
PEC University of Technology organised “Encore”, a musical event at the college auditorium today.
ALL SMILES: Students of the Government College of Commerce and Business Administration in a jubilant mood during their annual prize distribution function in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Parvesh Chauhan |
Students stage dharna outside PU VC’s office
Chandigarh, March 13
As many as 100 students today assembled in front of Panjab University Vice-Chancellor’s office and raised slogans demanding the rollback of fees.
PU students’ body submits memo to VC
Chandigarh, March 13
The Panjab University Campus Student Council (PUCSC) today submitted a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor regarding PhD course work certificate for the research scholars.
Seminar on gender issues at PU
CHANDIGARH, March 13
The Department of Life Long Learning and Extension, Panjab University (PU), today organised a seminar on Indian culture and gender issues at the ICSSR complex,
PU.
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