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Power scenario dismal in city
Chandigarh, June 22
Though the City Beautiful is the first planned city of the country yet when it comes to the power supply infrastructure, it is wanting in it.

(Left) Electricity Department employees repair a line with the help of a small torch at Sector 21, Chandigarh; and (right) Residents from various parts of the city wait for their turn to register their electricity complaint at 11.30 pm in Sector 20. Tribune photos: Pradeep Tewari

Mohali, Ropar youths stranded in Iraq
Mohali /Dera Bassi, June 22
The hopes of 14 youths from this part of Punjab of earning a livelihood in Iraq and helping their family lead a decent life has been dashed to the ground with the country caught in turmoil.

(Left) NK Sharma, MLA, Dera Bassi, interacts with family members of Dappar village youths who are stranded in Iraq, on Sunday afternoon; and (right) Mohali SDM Lakhmir Singh interacts with family members of a youth trapped in Iraq on Sunday in Mohali. Tribune photographs

building collapse- in sector 17
Insurance cover of firemen to be discussed in MC meet
Chandigarh, June 22
Taking note of the long-pending demand of firemen for providing them insurance cover after two firemen lost their lives following a building collapse while they were dousing fire at the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) building in Sector 17, the Municipal Corporation (MC) will finally discuss the issue during the General House meeting. The MC has proposed an insurance cover of Rs 20 lakh in case of death while fighting fire and Rs 10 lakh in case of 75 per cent disability.

COMMUNITY

Better Chandigarh
Filth, chaos bring down footfall, revenue at Grain Market
With sanitation being a casualty and visitors finding it difficult to park their vehicles or even walk around, the biggest revenue generator and the largest supplier of grains, vegetables and fruits, the Grain Market in Sector 26 of the city is on the verge of collapse. Chandigarh Tribune gives an insight
Chandigarh, June 22
Even as the City Beautiful is known for its well-planned infrastructure, cleanliness and high aesthetic values, the UT Administration’s apathy towards the upkeep of the Sector 26 Grain Market has been bringing shame to residents as well as traders.

Vendors encroach upon the road in the Grain Market, Sector 26, in the evening. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Two community centres to get facelift
Chandigarh, June 22
Residents of Sectors 18 and 19 have something to cheer about as the Municipal Corporation is all set to give community centres in both the sectors a facelift. It was a long-pending demand of the residents of these sectors.

Renovation work in progress at the Community Centre, Sector 19, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari

Councillor for auditing of water in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, June 22
With an aim to bridge the gap between the demand and supply of water, the Municipal Corporation (MC) is going to have a discussion on water auditing to avoid wastage of water and monitor the supply in a uniform and time-bound manner.

Expect rain throughout week: Met
Chandigarh, June 22
As early morning showers brought relief from scorching heat on Sunday, city residents have much more to cheer about. The weatherman has predicted the possibility of rain throughout the week (June 23 to June 28) and a significant dip in temperature.

People enjoy pleasant weather at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

Death in road accident
Day on, police yet to register case
Chandigarh, June 22
Even a day after the road accident that claimed the life of Aditya Singla, the Chandigarh Police are yet to register a case in this regard. The accident took place during the wee hours on June 21.

Panchkula wall collapse
Fourth victim dies
Panchkula, June 22
The fourth victim in the wall collapse incident in Sector 11 here recently succumbed to her injuries at the PGI, Chandigarh, this morning. The victim, identified as Sabana (10), was the eldest of the three siblings. She has already lost her parents and four-year-old sister Chandni.

Shanties lying at a vacant plot at Sector 11 in Panchkula on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal

In sync: Students take part in a cultural event organised by Shemrock School, Mohali, at Indera Holiday Home, Sector 24, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

Good response to drug helpline sends cops into a tizzy
Mohali, June 22
The Mohali police have started facing a peculiar problem after receiving an overwhelming response on the recently launched helpline to deal with drug-related cases.

Assembly elections
Yogendra Yadav seeks AAP workers’ opinion
Panchkula, June 22
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Yogendra Yadav was in Panchkula to do some groundwork for the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections, wherein he sought opinion from workers whether the party should contest further elections or not.

Play ‘Mungu Comrade’ leaves audience spellbound
Chandigarh, June 22
Manchan Arts and Research Center presented a dramatic recital of Mungu Comrade at Punjab Kala Bhawan here today.

Artistes enact a scene from the play, ‘Mungu Comrade’, at Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector 16, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan

Open House response
Raging inferno: Shun gaffes, focus on lessons learnt
The recent fire tragedy at Sector 17, which claimed two lives, has raised several questions about the efficiency of the city's disaster management plan. Chandigarh Tribune asked its readers about what needs to be done to improve the disaster management machinery

Members of the National Disaster Response try to douse the fire at Sector 17 in Chandigarh. Tribune Photo Pradeep Tewari

CBSE, Shoobh Group Welfare Society to team up
Chandigarh, June 22
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and ShOObh Group Welfare Society have joined hands to launch a new project ‘Joy photography contest’.

Cong councillors mock BJP’s election slogan
With the prices of different products rising, Congress councillors at the Municipal Corporation (MC) can be seen joking around with MC staff and journos stating that “ache din aa gaye hain” (good days have arrived). The councillors said now the BJP councillors would not come up with the party’s election slogan in the House meeting.
Chandigarh Traffic Police argue with the driver of a Mercedes car who violated traffic rules at the traffic light point of Sectors 20 and 21. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

EDUCATION

PU scholar to represent young int'l researchers in US
Chandigarh, June 22
A research scholar from the Department of Physics, Panjab University (PU), was chosen to represent young international researchers at Fermilab, near Chicago, USA, during the visit of United States Secretary of Energy Dr Ernest Moniz to Fermilab.


PhD scholar Kuldeep Kaur (centre) with US Secretary of Energy, Dr Ernest Moniz (right) and Prof Mark Messier (left) at Fermilab near Chicago in USA.

CRIME

SPORTS

Dhruv Pandove Trophy
Shivam Bhambri’s knock puts UT team in drivers’ seat
Chandigarh, June 22
On the second day of the ongoing Under-19 match being played between Chandigarh and Ludhiana at Sector 16 Stadium for the Dhruv Pandove Trophy, the host got into the drivers’ seat.

Players in action during the Under-19 tournament at Sector 16, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari

PCA panel discuss team performance
Chandigarh, June 22
Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) organised its executive committee meeting at Dhruv Pandove conference hall, PCA Cricket Stadium, Mohali today.