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Man jumps before train, dies
Panchkula, August 4
A 42-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by jumping before a train on the track in Sector 19 here last evening. The police recovered a detailed suicide note from the spot in which the victim, identified as Rajbir Singh, held his wife responsible for his death.
Dismissed constable commits suicide
Mohali, August 4
A dismissed constable of the Punjab Police today committed suicide by taking poison at Nature Park in Phase VIII this morning.
Woman’s murder: Life term for husband, mother-in-law
Mohali, August 4
A local court today awarded life term along with a fine of Rs 10,000 each to a man and his mother for the murder of his wife.
Incidents of violence on campus
Don’t hold student council poll, police tell PU
 Chandigarh, August 4
Taking a serious note of incidents of violence on the Panjab University campus in the past month and a half, the UT police have written to the PU not to hold the student council elections this year.
SOI leaflets lie scattered at Student Centre after the announcement of the office-bearers by the party on Monday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Sham Fashion Mall owner’s murder
Court rejects CBI’s closure report, orders further probe
Chandigarh, August 4
Holding that the CBI did not properly investigate the Sham Fashion Mall murder case of 2009 and there was scope for further investigation, the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Anubhav Sharma today rejected the closure report filed by the CBI in the case.
Rape accused enjoys P’kula cops’ hospitality
Panchkula, August 4
The conman, who duped a number of Punjab IPS officers in the past, was seen enjoying the hospitality of the Chandimandir police last night while he was on police remand.
Mohali cops to seek Gill’s production remand from P’kula police
Chandigarh, August 4
Even as ‘hush’ is the word in the Punjab Police when it comes to talking about the police case and connections of an alleged conman Devinder Gill, arrested by the Panchkula police two days ago on charges of rape and cheating a woman and wanted in a fraud case in Punjab, the Mohali police will seek his production remand from the Panchkula police.
Sector 63 General Housing Scheme: Ray of hope for allottees
 Chandigarh, August 4
With the construction of 388 flats in one of the blocks of the Sector 63 General Housing Scheme of the Chandigarh Housing Board
(CHB) gaining speed, a ray of hope has emerged for allottees for early completion of flats.
Flats in Sector 63 in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
I-Day speech: Patil tells UT Admn to list ‘new’ achievements
Chandigarh, August 4
Instructions have been issued to the UT’s top brass only to include new achievements in his Independence Day speech, Since it is likely to be the last Independence Day speech of UT Administrator Shivraj V Patil in
Chandigarh.
UT master plan to be notified by Oct-end
Chandigarh, August 4
The master plan for Chandigarh will finally be notified by October-end. Six years after a petition was filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court for a composite regional plan for Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula, the Bench was today informed that the master plan would be notified by the competent authority by October 30.
ISBT-17 roundabout to stay
 Chandigarh, August 4
The Municipal Corporation will not remove the roundabout adjoining the Sector 17 ISBT for building an underpass there.
The proposed underpass will decongest traffic at the ISBT-17 roundabout in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Estate Office directs property owners to obtain completion certificates
Chandigarh, August 4
The UT Estate Office has started issuing notices to property owners who have failed to get completion certificates for their properties.
The property owners are being asked to submit the requisite documents to get the completion certificate.
MC starts drive to catch stray dogs
 Chandigarh, August 4
The Municipal Corporation today started a drive to catch stray dogs in Sector 16.
Employees of the civic body catch stray dogs at Shanti Kunj in Sector 16, Chandigarh, on Monday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
Only 20% brain-dead patients become organ donors at PGI
 Chandigarh, August 4
Despite reporting at least one brain death every week, the region’s premier healthcare institution, the
PGIMER, has been struggling to convert these into potential organ donors and save lives of those patients who suffer organ failure.
Doctors explain organ donation initiatives taken by the PGI for raising awareness. A tribune photograph
Experts dwell on vascular diseases
Mohali, August 4
To enlighten experts and young doctors about vascular diseases, an international workshop is being held at Fortis Hospital, Phase 9, here today.
SAD (A) supports ETT teachers
 Mohali, August 4
After support from the Congress, the protesting ETT teachers got support of Shiromani Akali Dal
(Amritsar) and members of Sikh Bandi Rehai Morcha.
ETT teachers hold a protest at Phase VIII, Mohali, on Monday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Tussle over chief guest at teej function
2 BJP councillors to organise function out of own pocket
Chandigarh, August 4
Following Mayor Harphool Chander Kalyan’s decision to postpone the Teej function over the lack of consensus in finalising the chief guest, two BJP councillors have decided to hold the function out of their own pocket at Mani
Majra.
Lights, camera, action: Artistes from the Alankar Theatre Group stage a play, "Andher Nagari" at Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Monday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari |
assembly elections
Congress begins mobilising workers
Panchkula, August 4
After the district unit of the BJP held a meeting of party workers to get feedback on suitable candidates for the ensuing Assembly elections, Congress leaders swung into action and started mobilising public to strengthen the party at the grassroots level.
food safety licence
Date extended to Feb 4, 2015
Chandigarh, August 4
The Union Health Ministry has extended the last date for obtaining licences under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Now, vendors can obtain the licence till February 4, 2015.
Raising their voice: Members of the United Sikh Movement try to cross barricades near Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Monday. The protesters accused Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal of politicising the issue of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Undertrial suffers chest pain at court
Panchkula, August 4
A murder accused suffered chest pain in the court lock-up here this morning.
The accused, Bunty was rushed to General Hospital, Sector 6, where his condition is said to be
stable.
Feedback
People and the authorities have failed to learn any lesson from incidents of drowning in the Ghaggar and other rivers and ponds, mostly in monsoons. The previous week, too, two boys drowned in the
Ghaggar.
Business News
Chandigarh: Acer India announced the launch of its lightweight and compact 17.78 cm (7 inch) tablet PC- the Acer ICONIA A1-713. It runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4
(Kitkat).
Panjab University student council elections
SOI announces poll panel
 Chandigarh, August 4
The Student Centre at Panjab University was packed to the hilt as the Students Organisation of India
(SOI), announced its panel here today.
Activists of the Students Organisation of India in a jubilant mood after its party panel was announced at the Student Centre in Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Monday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
Leaflets lie scattered, pre-code of conduct violated?
Chandigarh, August 4
In a violation of the pre-code of conduct norms set by all student parties of Panjab University —regarding misuse of printed material for campaigning — several leaflets were found scattered at the Student Centre today after a student party announced its panel.
Code of Conduct
Will refrain from violence-related activities, say parties
Chandigarh, August 4
Student parties contesting the Panjab University student council elections will not indulge in any kind of violence before and after the announcement of the code of conduct on the campus.
SD College students protest against warden’s behaviour
 Chandigarh, August 4
Irked at the ‘behaviour’ of the warden of the girls’ hostel towards the inmates, the students of SD College today went on a hunger strike.
Students stage a protest against the warden of the girls’ hostel at SD College on Monday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
PU & College Notes
3rd counselling of BCom-I
Prof RK Gupta, co-ordinator of BCom centralised admission has informed that the third counselling of BCom-I of centralised admission of Panjab University (PU), for Chandigarh colleges will be held on August 8 (8.30 AM onwards) in the university auditorium. All students who have already applied online are eligible for counselling. Even the shifting of college is allowed. All students are required to pay late fees.
NSUI submits memo to VC
 Chandigarh, August 4
The National Students Union of India today submitted a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor regarding various problems faced by the PhD research scholars.
NSUI activists outside the Vice-Chancellor’s office at Panjab University on Monday. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan
FROM SCHOOLS
Child rights discussed
Chandigarh: A sensitisation programme on child rights and the Juvenile Justice Act was held at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 19, by programme officer
Tabeussam.
the ACHIEVERS: Some of the recipients of the ‘Punjab Rattan’ award at a function in DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, on Monday. A Tribune Photograph |
New courses at Desh Bhagat varsity
Chandigarh, August 4
Desh Bhagat University is starting new courses in marine engineering from this academic session.
Rare migratory birds on campus
Chandigarh, August 4
Panjab University (PU), campus is hosting many rare migratory birds. Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) and Brown Hawk Owl (Ninox scutulata) have been spotted by the bird enthusiasts, who have formed a group to research on the biodiversity of PU.
Orientation programme at PEC
Chandigarh, August 4
The new academic session commenced with an orientation programme at the PEC University of Technology today. This is annual event conducted for the new students.
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Chandigarh, August 4
