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Jeweller shot at in Mullanpur
 Kharar, April 17
In yet another incident of firing in Mohali district, three motorcycle-borne persons opened fire at a jeweller near his shop in Mullanpur around 8.15 pm today.
Police officials inspect the crime spot at Mullanpur on Thursday evening. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Beautiful creations: Models showcase outfits designed by fashion technology students of Panjab University at a fashion show on the campus on Thursday.
Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari |
‘Duplicate’ omnipaque: PGI constitutes probe team
Chandigarh, April 17
Nearly 10 days after a PGI doctor complained that water was found inside a pack of omnipaque, saving a heart patient in whom the fluid was to be injected from serious complications, the institution today constituted a committee to probe the matter.
Residents of 3 colonies get eviction notices
Chandigarh, April 17
The Chandigarh Administration today served 21-day eviction notices on residents of Kuldeep Colony, Mazdoor Colony and Pandit Colony, all located in Sector 52 near Kajehri village.
Engineer dies in mishap
Chandigarh, April 17
A 20-year-old mechanical engineer, Kamal Kishore, was killed when his scooter was hit by a Mahindra pickup near the Sector 34/35 light point early this morning. Kishore was taken to the PGI, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Panjab varsity mulls paid parking for outsiders
Chandigarh, April 17
After the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, it is the turn of Panjab University
(PU) to introduce paid parking for visitors on the campus.
Miraculous escape: The car that was damaged after it met with an accident at the Ram Darbar roundabout on Wednesday night. The occupants of the car were injured. A Tribune Photo |
Societies to become autonomous
Chandigarh, April 17
Functioning of the cooperative house building societies in Chandigarh is autonomous and free from the bureaucratic control of the Chandigarh Administration, benefiting over 100 cooperative societies having over 15,000 members.
10 challaned, 38 served notice
Chandigarh, April 17
Continuing its drive against misuse of potable water during morning hours, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) today issued 10 challans to residents in different parts of the city.
Architecture college students in a quandary
Chandigarh, April 17
Confusion prevails among the students of the Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) whether they will be allowed to register themselves with the Council of Architecture (COA) for professional practice or not.
Shopkeeper accuses estate officials of bias
Chandigarh, April 17
A shopkeeper, whose shop was sealed by the Estate Office in Sector 17, for misuse of premises, has raised questions on the functioning of the Estate office.
cooling effect: A brief spell of rain brought respite to residents from the heat. The city received 2.6 mm of rainfall, which reduced the maximum and minimum temperature by five and two degrees, respectively. The maximum temperature was recorded at 29°C and minimum at 17.2°C. The Met Department said rain over the next two days would further bring down the day and night temperature. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Long wait: Residents line up at an outlet for kerosene in Sector 29, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj mahajan |
Intravenous drugs most harmful, say inmates at drug de-addiction and treatment centre
Chandigarh, April 17
In a study assessing perspective of those who experience and are harmed due to substance abuse closely, inmates at the PGIMER’s Drug De-addiction and Treatment Centre (DDTC) - coming from across the northern region - considered intravenous drugs as the most harmful followed by heroin.
Admn expects 85% polling in Mohali district
Mohali, April 17
The administration has fixed a target of 85 per cent polling in Mohali district during the Lok Sabha elections to be held on April 30.
128 units of blood collected at camp
Mohali, April 17
The Rayat-Bahra Institute of Engineering and Biotechnology (RBIEBT) organised its fourth blood donation camp at the Mohali campus today.
Mohali dentist attends international conclave
Mohali, April 17
Mohali-based doctor Preetinder Singh, chief dental consultant and specialist at Indus Hygiea Hospital, here, represented the country in the world’s first conclave of Periodontology organised by the International Academy of Periodontology (IAP, US) at Bangkok, Thailand. Dr Preetinder Singh was the only dentist who was invited as a special delegate at the three-day conclave from the northern part of the country.
Missing man’s body found in pond
Panchkula, April 17
The body of an industrial worker, who was missing since April 13, was found in a sacred pond (Sukhanand Talab) at Barwala, about 25 km from here, this morning.
Monkey menace: Dept takes steps to check mishaps
 Panchkula, April 17
In an effort to save human lives and wild animals, especially monkeys, in road accidents, the Haryana Wildlife Department has decided to rope in the district police and non-government organisations (NGOs) to educate transporters and the public on not to feed simians on the Panchkula-Naraingarh Road.
A man feeds monkeys at Ramgarh in Panchkula. A file photo
Election-related complaints: Anandpur sahib votes 2014
Soni, Chandumajra top list
Mohali, April 17
The District Election Office (DEO) has received as many as 98 election-related complaints so far.
Bid to breach security
 Chandigarh, April 17
Taking a serious view about an attempt to breach security at girls’ hostel number 9 — in the South campus of Panjab University (PU) — in the wee hours today, the Dean Student Welfare (DSW) has directed the installation of grills and fixing of glass pieces on the boundary wall.
Residents of Sector 25 scale the boundary wall of girls’ hostel number 9 at Panjab University in
Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
FIESTA: Students of the Government College of Art perform during their annual function at Tagore Theatre on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari |
FROM SCHOOLS
St Xavier’s students bag chess trophy
Chandigarh: Students of St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, were crowned as the overall champions in the ICSE Chess Tournament today. The event was organised by Saupin School, Panchkula.
2nd and 4th semesters
No change in date sheet of MCom, MBA exams
Chandigarh, April 17
Confusion prevailed among the post-graduate students of MCom and MBA (second and fourth semesters) regarding the date sheet of their examinations. The students today sought a clarification from the office of the Controller of Examinations whether the exams will commence on May 3 or in the last week of May.
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Chandigarh, April 17
