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Youth’s body taken out of Tikkar Taal
Morni (Panchkula), June 26
The body of a Chandigarh-based youth, Kuldeep Kumar, was taken out of Tikkar Taal in Morni Hills by the police this morning.
Was Moga encounter in haste or had hidden motive?
Chandigarh, June 26
The encounter by the UT police at Moga yesterday in which crime branch sleuths ruthlessly gunned down two persons has raised several question marks on the haste, ill-preparedness and the suspected ‘hidden motive’ behind the police operation.
Two meets, Rs 4 lakh spent, outcome nil
 Chandigarh, June 26
The alleged non-seriousness of MC councillors, who were elected by public, towards developmental works and wastage of public money came to the fore when despite two House meetings over the last two days, not even a single item on the agenda was passed.
BJP councillors agrue with Mayor Harphool Kalyan (extreme right) during a House meeting of the Muncipal Corporation in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Shortage of liquor, beer continues to plague the city
Chandigarh, June 26
Almost a month after the UT excise policy came into force, shortage of premium and popular brands of beer and liquor continue to plague the city.
Dhawan man accuses Tandon of sidelining him
Chandigarh, June 26
Independent MC councillor Gurcharan Dass Kala, who had joined the BJP during the recent Lok Sabha elections, has accused the party’s city unit president Sanjay Tandon of sidelining him.
Patil for stronger civil, defence ties
 Chandigarh, June 26
The Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj V Patil today said the defence personnel were disciplined and were always prepared to make any kind of sacrifice to achieve the objectives fixed for them.
Lt General Philip Campose, GOC-in-C, Western Command, presents a painting to Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj V Patil during the annual civil and military liaison conference in Chandimandir on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
Rights panel summons cops who entered children’s home in uniform
Chandigarh, June 26
The Chandigarh Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) has summoned two more police officials, namely Sector 11 SHO Malkit Singh and Harjeet
Kaur, for recording their statements regarding their visit to the Children’s Home for Girls, earlier known as Bal
Niketan, Sector 15 here, in police uniform.
75 encroachers issued challans in Mani Majra
Chandigarh, June 26
The enforcement wing of Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, today removed encroachments from the Motor Market in Mani Majra and the areas in its vicinity. During the drive, 75 violators were challaned.
Komagata Maru incident has changed our views, says Canadian High Commissioner
Chandigarh, June 26
“The Komagata Maru incident has not been one of the best events in the history of Canada and we have learnt from it. Fundamentally our approach towards immigration has changed since then,” said Stewart Beck, High Commissioner for Canada to India, while commemorating the centennial year of the incident here today.
Scleroderma day observed
Chandigarh, June 26
The Department of Internal Medicine celebrated World Scleroderma Day. Besides specialists, the programme was attended by nearly 200 patients.
Protest over remarks against Sai Baba
Panchkula, June 26
Up in arms against a religious guru for making objectionable statements against Sai Baba, a number of Sai followers lodged their protest by burning an effigy of the ‘guru’ at the Sector 16 roundabout today afternoon.
Panel chief seeks people’s cooperation
Mohali, june 26
Chairperson of the District Planning Committee, Amanjot Kaur Ramoowalia, today sought cooperation of all sections of society to check drug abuse.
Elderly made aware of tobacco’s ill-effects
 Chandigarh, June 26
Thirtyfive-year-old Kanta Devi (name changed), a resident of Indira Colony, here, developed addiction of tobacco in her teenage. Little did she understand its harm as she started chewing tobacco to relieve herself of her anger every time her mother would scold her.
Psychiatrists interact with the inmates of Old Age Home in Sector 43, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Recruitment to be probed
Panchkula, June 26
Recruitment of Anganwari workers held recently at Saketri village came under scanner with Haryana Minister of Local Urban Government Savitri Jindal marking a probe in this regard to the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, here today.
Traders meet pollution control panel vice-chief
Chandigarh, June 26
A delegation of the Chandigarh Beopar Mandal (CBM) met Satya Gopal, vice-chairman, Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee, and took up pollution control-related issues on behalf of traders of the city.
RELIGIOUS REVERENCE: A nagar kirtan being taken out on the Martyrdom Day of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur in Phase VI, Mohali, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu |
BJP seeks suggestions from public
Chandigarh, June 26
The Chandigarh masterplan is going to be discussed in the meeting of the Advisory Council of the Chandigarh Administration on June 30.
Resentment in PGI contractual staff
Chandigarh, June 26
With the PGIMER scheduling the exam for nearly 75 posts of lower division clerk on June 30 (Monday), thousands of contractual employees of the institute will be forced to take leave to appear for the exam.
Students develop
eco-friendly rickshaw
Mohali, June 26
Students of the Gian Jyoti Group of Institutions have designed and developed a battery-operated ‘Go green rickshaw’.
Cable theft leaves over 600 phones dead
Chandigarh, June 26
Over 600 BSNL telephone lines have been disrupted due to a theft of two of 1,200 pair cables in Sectors 27 and 28. The services in Darua village have also been affected. JS Sahota, general manager (Telecom), BSNL, Chandigarh, said an FIR was registered regarding the theft.
Medical camp on June 29
Mohali, June 26
In a joint effort to serve society, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Mohali, and the House Owners Welfare Society, Phase V, will organise a legal awareness and free medical check-up camp on June 29 here.
Tough contest in general pool
Chandigarh, June 26
BCom Part I applicants seeking admissions under the general pool in the city colleges would have to face tough competition this year. As against around 294 seats for the general quota, which is 15 per cent of the total seats, as many as 3,773 applications were received by Panjab University under the centralised admission.
Admissions begin for new course at DAV College
Chandigarh, June 26
Admissions to the newly introduced two-year Advance Diploma in Medical Lab Technology Community College Scheme have started at DAV College, Sector 10, here.
PU declares MCA sixth semester results
Chandigarh, June 26
Panjab University, Chandigarh, has declared the results of MCA sixth semester.
A total of 146 students, who appeared for the examination, have passed the examination.
Summer camp ends
Mohali, June 26
The summer camp organised by Shemrock Senior Secondary School concluded today. During the three-week camp, children got an opportunity to hone their skills in various activities.
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