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Residents bear the brunt of power cuts
Chandigarh, June 5
As if the heat wave conditions that intensified in the city today were not enough, power supply continued to play hide and seek with city residents. Reports of power cuts were also received from Mohali and Panchkula.
Biker’s death: Family loses sole breadwinner
Chandigarh, June 5
The death of a 24-year-old motorcyclist, Gurpreet Singh, in a road accident here last night has left his family in shock. The only breadwinner in the family, he had the responsibility of three siblings on his shoulders.
Gurpreet Singh, the victim
Free saplings just a phone call away
Chandigarh, June 5
Now, planting a sapling in your neighbourhood or putting up plants at your home is just a phone call away. A city resident, who started “Hello Green Project” promising to provide saplings free of cost for one year yesterday, has received 100 calls from across the city for the purpose till this evening.
Nazim Ahmad (extreme left), founder of the Hello Green Project, launches the free sapling delivery service at Gandhi Smarak, Sector 16, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Max temp in city 5 notches above normal
Chandigarh, June 5
City residents will have to endure the scorching heat for at least three more days as the Met Department does not expect rain any time soon.
world environment day
Admn releases action plan for a greener city
Chandigarh, June 5
The UT Department of Forest and Environment today released the Greening Chandigarh Action Plan-2014 during a function organised at Sukhna Lake to mark World Environment Day.
Youngsters take part in a cycle rally organised to mark World Enviornment Day at Sukhna Lake on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Three hurt as AC compressor bursts
Zirakpur, June 5
Three persons, including a couple, sustained serious injuries as the compressor of an air-conditioner (AC) exploded at an electrical appliances repair shop, located adjacent to Lucky
Dhaba, here late this evening.
Darshan Singh, who was injured after the compressor of an AC exploded at a shop in Zirakpur on Thursday evening. A Tribune photo
Residents, traders discuss problems with UT Adviser
Chandigarh, June 5
A delegation of sarpanches, colony residents as well as traders today met UT Adviser KK Sharma and MC Commissioner Vivek Partap Singh, who is the acting Deputy Commissioner, regarding various problems faced by residents of villages, colonies and traders.
Sanjeev Gautam is DIG of CBI’s city unit
Chandigarh, June 5
The 1995-batch IRS officer, Sanjeev Gautam, today took over the charge of the DIG, CBI, Chandigarh.
MC Commissioner gets additional charge
Chandigarh, June 5
The Commissioner of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, Vivek Partap Singh, has been given the charge of the Deputy Commissioner as Mohammed Shayin has proceeded on an ex-India leave from June 6 to 22.
Toilet scam
Ready to act as witness, MC officials tell CBI
Chandigarh, June 5
Four Municipal Corporation (MC) officials have expressed their willingness to act as witness and assist the CBI in probing alleged undue favour extended to M/s Selvel Media Services Pvt Ltd in allotment of tenders for the maintenance of 86 public toilets and displaying advertisements on these between 2007 and 2012.
 stabbing case
Deceased’s husband evades arrest
Chandigarh, June 5
A day after registering a case against Raj Kumar, a resident of Mauli Jagran, for stabbing his wife Reeta to death, the Chandigarh Police today conducted raids to arrest the accused.
Unscheduled power cuts hit Mohali residents
Mohali, June 5
Unscheduled power cuts and voltage fluctuation are on the rise here making life miserable for residents.
The power cuts are also adversely affecting the water supply, adding to the woes of the residents.
Photo contest marks Environment Day
Chandigarh, June 5
ITFT marked World Environment Day-2014 celebrations in the presence of eminent environmentalist Sant Balbir Singh
Seechewal. A photography contest on Facebook, conducted by ITFT College, was the centre of attraction.
Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal addresses a seminar at the Tagore Theatre in Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Thursday.
Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
BUSINESS NEWS
Mahindra launches ‘XUV500 Sportz’
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M) on Thursday announced the launch of the limited edition ‘XUV500 Sportz’ built on its W8 model. Priced at Rs 13.92 lakh (ex-showroom, Chandigarh), the ‘XUV500 Sportz’ stands out and comes packed with premium features and plush interiors.
Arun Malhotra, chief sales and customer care officer, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, launches "XUV500 Sportz" at Sector 17 in Chandigarh on Thursday.
Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
SENSITISING STUDENTS ON TOBACCO CONSUMPTION
CBSE issues circulars to schools
Chandigarh, June 5
To sensitise students against the consumption of tobacco, the Central Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE), has directed all its affiliated schools to conduct activities highlighting the harmful effects of tobacco.
The Central Board of Secondary Education has taken a strong note of tobacco usage among schoolchildren. A file photo
SCERT ‘violates’ NCTE norms, puts teaching aspirants in a fix
Chandigarh, June 5
In a gross violation of the norms laid down by the National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Act-2011, the State Council of Education Research and Training
(SCERT) centre has made graduate degree compulsory for pursuing a Diploma in Elementary Education
(D.ET.ED) course.
 mission admission
GGSCW mulls increasing free-ship seats in BA
Chandigarh, June 5
Guru Gobind Singh College for Women (GGSCW), Sector 26, is mulling to increase free-ship (free of cost) seats in the BA stream in the academic session 2014-15.
Girls read a circular on the notice board at Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
hseb class x results
Students anxious as board ‘fails’ to provide results
Panchkula, June 5
Anxious moments were witnessed by a large number of students and their parents as the Haryana State Education Board
(HSEB) failed to provide the comprehensive results of Class X and XII here today.
Students plant saplings on the occasion of World Environment Day at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh. Tribune Photo: Vicky Gharu |
FROM SCHOOLS
Summer camp concludes
Chandigarh: The summer camp, being held at Ryan International School, concluded today. On the last day, the students showcased a plethora of activities. The camp was divided into several workshops, including theatre, dance, music, English communication and personality grooming.
pu & college notes
BBA-II: Ludhiana girls bag top 3 positions
Ludhiana girls have bagged the top three positions of the BBA-II in Panjab University
(PU). The detailed results are available on PU website http://results.puchd.ac.in/ . PU Controller of Examinations Prof Parvinder Singh said 83.19 per cent students had passed
BBA-II. As many as 1,053 students appeared for BBA- II and 876 passed the exams. Amrit Kaur of Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Model Town, has topped with 1,209/1,450 marks. Amanjit Kaur and Mehak Sharma of Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Model Town and Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, have secured the second and third positions. Amanjit Kaur scored 1,187/1,450 and Mehak Sharma scored 1,174/1,450.
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Dera Bassi, June 5
