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Pak spy convicted; sentence today
Chandigarh, July 24
Four years after he was arrested, a local court today convicted Pakistan spy Kashif Ali, a resident of Faisalabad in Pakistan, of spying. He has been convicted under various Sections of the Official Secrets Act and the Foreigners Act, and under Sections 419 and 120-B of the
IPC.
Snag disrupts power supply to southern sectors
Chandigarh, July 24
A technical snag in the power line from Mohali led to a disruption in the power supply to a majority of the sectors in the southern parts of the city this evening.
High Court stays UT’s demand, but with a rider
Chandigarh, July 24
Issuing a fresh notice for August 25 on a petition filed by the Chandigarh Golf Club, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today stayed the impugned demand made by the Chandigarh Administration, subject to deposit of 50 per cent amount.
UT soft-pedals on cycle track issue
Chandigarh, July 24
Nearly seven months have lapsed since the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the UT Engineering Department and the Municipal Corporation to repair cycle pathways in the city, but the authorities concerned seems to have lost track of the orders.
(From left) Cycle tracks in Sectors 7, 19 and 20 in Chandigarh are in bad shape and need urgent repairs. Photos by the writer
Fiza’s death: Finally, Mohali police file closure report
Mohali, July 24
It is official now that Anuradha Bali aka Fiza, the estranged wife of Haryana’s former Deputy Chief Minister Chander Mohan, was not murdered.
Click-a-cab service launched in city
Chandigarh, July 24
A consolidated cab service for local and outstation travel, bringing 75 individual cab operators under one platform, has been launched in the city today.
Garden of Palms inaugurated in city
 Chandigarh, July 24
Adviser to UT Administrator KK Sharma inaugurated the Garden of Palms in Sector 42 here and released a brochure on “Festivals of Chandigarh” that describes and synchronize tourist events organised by the Chandigarh Tourism.
Artistes perform during the inaugural ceremony of the Garden of Palms in Sector 42, Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photos: Parvesh Chauhan
RLA set to make forms people-friendly
Chandigarh, July 24
In a bid to make forms for different services at the UT Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA) simpler and people-friendly, the department is soon going to introduce revised forms that will provide all information, including fee for the service and the counter number where the file will be deposited to name a few.
Rs 14.56 cr spent on infrastructure: DC
Mohali, July 24
A sum of over Rs 14.56 crore has been spent so far on providing basic infrastructure and facilities, including proper classrooms, and renovation work in government schools in the district.
Contract employees’ body holds protest
 Mohali, July 24
Members of the Contractual Employees Association (CEA) of the Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Punjab, staged a dharna here today against the failure of the authorities to fulfill their demands.
Members of the Contractual Employees Association of the Water Supply and Sanitation Department stage a protest in Mohali on Thursday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
MC tightens noose around parking contractors
Chandigarh, July 24
In a bid to tighten the noose around paid parking contractors in the city who overcharge commuters using the facility, the Municipal Corporation (MC) has decided to impose heavy fine on them starting from Rs 500, which will go up to Rs 10,000.
learning the ropes: Artistes enact a scene from a play, "The First Teacher", at the Punjab Kala Bhawan in Sector 16, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu |
Diplomats host dinner to mark opening of C’wealth Games
Chandigarh, July 24
To mark the opening of the XXth Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, David Lelliott, British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandigarh, and Canadian Consul General Rajani Alexander, jointly hosted a dinner here today.
3-yr-old gets free cancer treatment
Chandigarh, July 24
A three-year-old child, Manish, suffering from cancer of abdomen was provided free treatment by a hospital here. The Samana-based couple working in a bakery had lost hopes due to their inability to afford the expenses.
Business News
Epson on Thursday conducted its ‘envision programme’, a technology carnival, aiming at delighting visitors with the latest digital imaging solutions for home, office, business and beyond. Epson is a company committed to developing technologies that enhance experiences of customers.
Contract faculty terminated, CCET staff go on strike
 Chandigarh, July 24
The staff of the Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology, Sector 26, today went on an indefinite strike against the termination of a contractual Assistant Professor from the college. As the teaching faculty was on strike, no classes were held today.
Members of the Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology Employees Union protest in Sector 26, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan
class xi admissions in government schools
Second cut-off hits the roof again
Chandigarh, July 24
Applicants seeking admission in Class XI in government schools continue to face cut-throat competition as the cut-off in the science and commerce stream after the second counselling has scaled up to a perfect 10, while it is 8.6 in humanities.
panjab university student council elections
NSUI announces general body
 Chandigarh, July 24
The National Students Union of India (NSUI), today announced its general body for the Panjab University Student Council Election-2014 at the Student
Centre.
Newly appointed office-bearers of the National Students Union of India at the Student Centre
in Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
PU and college notes
Counselling schedule announced
Chandigarh: Panjab University has announced counselling schedule for various certificate and diploma courses in departments. The counselling for admission to certificate courses in Chinese and Tibetan, Postgraduate Diploma in Buddhist Studies will be held on July 25.
PU security staff seek assistance from UT police
 Chandigarh, July 24
With the election scenario hotting up on the Panjab University campus, the PU Security Department has approached the UT Police to manage the law and order situation during the student council elections.
PUSU supporters with their newly appointed campus chairman Karni Kullar (centre — in white kurta) at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
Junkyard exhibition ends
Chandigarh, July 24
The best of working and non-working models prepared from waste materials were showcased at the junkyard exhibition, which concluded at RIMT World School, Mani
Majra, today.
Protesting INSO students lock up XEN’s office
 Chandigarh, July 24
High drama was witnessed at the office of the Executive Engineer, Panjab University
(PU), when activists of the Indian National Students Organisation (INSO), locked the XEN’s office today.
INSO activists stage a dharna in front of the Executive Engineer’s office at Panjab University. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
From Schools
Students bring laurels
 Chandigarh: Adiraj
Chaudhary, a student of Ryan International School, brought laurels to her school by securing second position at the international level of the National Science Olympiad. Toshali
Pandey, another student, topped the state-level examination of the International English Olympiad.
Students at a book exhibition at Shivalik Public School in Mohali on Thursday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
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Mohali, July 24
Mohali, July 24
Chandigarh, July 24
