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Multi-crore fraud
Court rejects closure report, orders reinvestigation
Chandigarh, April 30
The court of Civil Judge (Junior Division) Pamelpreet Grewal today rejected the cancellation report in the high profile fraud case involving Congress MLA Jeet Mohinder Singh as an accused and ordered a reinvestigation into it.
Good shot: Artistes enact a scene from the play, “Ram Muhammad Singh Azad”, written by CS Sindhra, at Punjab Kala Bhawan in Sector 16, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: S Chandan |
High Court rap for UT police
Chandigarh, April 30
The Chandigarh police is in the dock. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken a serious view of grant of parole to a rape convict twice within three months of his conviction. It has now given the police time till May 5 to explain under what circumstances and for what reason was the parole granted.
Age Proof of 20 Burail Jail Inmates
Child rights panel puts cops on notice
Chandigarh, April 30
The Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) has issued a notice to the Chandigarh police for failing to submit a report on the age proof of 20 undertrials lodged in Burail Jail here.
CBI finds MC reply unsatisfactory, seeks fresh info
Chandigarh, April 30
The CBI has found the reply to its queries sent to officials of the local municipal corporation (MC) regarding alleged favours extended to M/s Selvel Media Services Pvt Ltd for advertising and the maintenance of public toilets as "not clear" and "unsatisfactory".
6-year-old boy hit by vehicle, dies
Chandigarh, April 30
A six-year-old boy, Akash, lost his life after he was hit by a rashly driven vehicle in Sector 39 in the wee hours today.
lok sabha elections
First-time voters fume over no ‘special’ treatment
 Mohali, April 30
Excited first-time voters faced huge disappointment today — when they went to cast their vote for the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha elections in Mohali — as they were not accorded ‘special treatment’ as announced by the district administration.
Tambourines were distributed among voters at a polling booth in Dera Bassi on Wednesday.
Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
Stores open as usual; poll rules flouted?
Mohali, April 30
Despite the announcement made by the District Electoral Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner that all commercial establishments will remain closed till 5 pm on the polling day, several stores were open today.
Now, P’kula cops to verify car ownership papers at nakas
Panchkula, April 30
To catch vehicle-lifters, the Panchkula Police will now check the ownership of vehicles at the nakas or check-points itself.
No trace of semen found on victim’s clothes: Report
Panchkula, April 30
No trace of semen were found on the clothes of the victim, Jyoti, stated the report by the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Madhuban, Karnal. The doctor from the CFSL, Dr Richa Mehta, deposed before the court and confirmed the examination conducted by her.
Top cops keep vigil
Mohali, April 30
Following last night’s scuffle between Congress MLA Balbir Singh and SAD activists at Jagatpura village, senior police officials were on their toes the entire night here.
P’kula-Delhi Volvo bus from today
Panchkula, April 30
Panchkulaites have a reason to smile. For the first time, Volvo bus service has been introduced from the city to Delhi. Residents will no longer have to go to Chandigarh to board a bus to Delhi, now. The services will start from tomorrow.
Mock fire drill at SBI head office in Sector 17
 Chandigarh, April 30
A mock fire evacuation drill at the State Bank of India, local head office in Sector 17, was conducted today in coordination with the Fire and Emergency Department, Chandigarh Police and the UT Administration.
Fire Department officials give tips to employees of the bank during a mock drill in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
UT Chief Architect gets one-month extension
Chandigarh, April 30
The Chandigarh Administration has decided to give one-month extension to UT Chief Architect Sumit Kaur, whose term ended today.
Onion prices up Rs 5 per kg
Chandigarh, April 30
Triggered by shortage in supply, the prices of onion has shot up. There has been rise in prices of onion in the city markets — both at sector shops and Apni Mandi. The price has risen from Rs 15 per kg to Rs 20 per kg.
Home Guards jawan dies in road accident in Panchkula
Panchkula, April 30
In a hit-and-run case a Home Guards jawan at Panchkula died while his friend was injured when a recklessly driven Army truck hit their motorcycle on the Panchkula-Pinjore road here this evening.
UT DIG retires
Chandigarh, April 30
Rajinder Singh Ghumman, DIG, UT, at Police Lines, Sector 26, retired today after serving for 31 years in the Indian Police Services. He was given a warm farewell. Dr Sukhchain Singh, SSP, UT, Maneesh Chaudhry, SSP(security and traffic), Parminder Singh, ASP(City) and others were present at the function at the Police Lines.Under the command of DSP Satish Kumar, SDPO (central), Five contingents saluted the DIG.— TNS
Class XII examinations
CBSE allows re-evaluation facility
Chandigarh, April 30
The CBSE has announced re-evaluation facility for the students, who have appeared in the Class XII board examinations this year.
VC urged to give approval for appointment of teachers
Chandigarh, April 30
To encourage introduction of new courses in colleges affiliated to Panjab University (PU), the authorities should speed up the process of inspection and approval. This was suggested by a delegation of Principal’s Association of Panjab University, which met Vice-chancellor (VC) Arun Kumar Grover today.
PUCSC takes up library-related issues with DSW, chief librarian
Chandigarh, April 30
Panjab University Campus Students Council (PUCSC) has taken up the problems faced by students at the AC Joshi library, with the university authorities. Representatives of the council today met the Dean Students Welfare (DSW) and the chief librarian.
Seminar dwells on humanistic economics
Chandigarh, April 30
A noted economist and member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, Prof Pulin B
Nayak, today said reorienting economics to address the hardships of the people at large, particularly poor, can possibly offer a blueprint for humanistic economics.
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Chandigarh, April 30
Chandigarh, April 30
Chandigarh, April 30
