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UT Admn writes to MoEF
Chandigarh, August 9
Taking a tough stand against the Punjab Government’s proposal to have 100-metre eco-sensitive zone
around the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, the Chandigarh Administration in its point-wise reply submitted to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests has now demanded that the entire Kansal area of Mohali district be included.
The Camelot project in Kansal. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan
Average, delayed power bills
City residents can deposit more money
Chandigarh, August 9
As the June 8 fire incident at the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) building in Sector 17 affected the electricity bill distribution system of the UT 5
1,500 cellphones seized in Mohali
 Mohali, August 9
Officials of the Excise and Taxation Department last night seized more than 1,500 Nokia mobile phones and impounded the car in which these were being transported illegally. The estimated cost of the phones seized was about Rs 25
lakh.
Sales Tax Commissioner Abhishek Duggal (second from left) inspects the impounded Innova car at the tax barrier in
Phase VII, Mohali, on Saturday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Fake degrees
Four members of gang arrested
Chandigarh, August 9
The Chandigarh Police today arrested four members of a gang who were involved in making fake degrees and certificates of different institutions.
Apathy: Help lands only after one hour, 55 minutes
 Panchkula, August 9
Cries of an ill man lying on the road in pain failed to move the Panchkula administration today. The victim (unidentified) whose body particularly neck, has been eaten by maggots and is now and critical and battling for life at the
PGI, Chandigarh, thanks to the insensitivity of the authorities that caused the delay.
The sick man lying on a pavement near the Mansa Devi Complex, Sector 5, Panchkula, on Saturday. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal
MC Teej function
Only eight councillors turn up
Chandigarh, August 9
The Teej function organised by the Municipal Corporation (MC) at the Shivalik Garden in Mani Majra witnessed only eight councillors out of a total of 35 during the inauguration ceremony held this morning.
Artistes enjoy swing during Teej celebrations at the Shivalik Garden in Mani Majra on Saturday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
GMADA seeks Rs 10K for RTI info
Mohali, August 9
A resident and RTI activist was shocked when GMADA made a demand of Rs 10,000 as cost to provide information to him regarding the details of various works undertaken at the Baba Banda Singh Memorial at Chappar Chirri village.
Traders to hold car rally on Aug 14
Chandigarh, August 9
As the UT Administration forwarded the draft Master Plan to the Central Government without making local MP Kirron Kher and Mayor HC Kalyan as members of the Master Plan Committee, traders and industrialists have decided to hold a car rally on August 14 to lodge their protest.
“Girl in Yellow”: One of the pictures captured by late Yog Joy, a former chief photographer with The Tribune, displayed at a photography exhibition at Hotel JW Marriott. The exhibition ends today. Tribune photo: S Chandan
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Agent-employee nexus
More RLA employees under the scanner
Chandigarh, August 9
A day after a nexus between the Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA) employee and agents was exposed at the Sector 17 office, more RLA employees have come-under scanner who were interrogated by the Vigilance Department today.
Vet officials found absent from duty
Mohali, August 9
Three veterinary officers, four veterinary inspectors and a Class IV employee were found absent today during a surprise check of various hospitals and dispensaries in the district done by the Director, Department of Animal Husbandry, Punjab.
Tie rakhi after 1:38 pm: Astrologers
Chandigarh, August 9
The city is all geared up to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, the festival that strengthens the bond of love between sisters and brothers.
Astrologers from the city have said that the pious timing for tying rakhi is after 1:38 pm.
A heavy rush is seen at kiosks selling colourful rakhis of various shapes and sizes. Sweets and gift shops are witnessing a heavy footfall of customers, especially women and girls.
HIV positive women tie rakhis to boys at Panjab University on Saturday. A Tribune photograph
The lasting bond: Customers buy rakhis on the eve of Raksha Bandhan in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
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Foundation day celebrated
Chandigarh, August 9
The Chandigarh Youth Congress today celebrated the Indian Youth Congress foundation day at Institute for the Blind, Sector 26, here.
BUSINESS NEWS
‘Alive Drive Experience’
Jaguar India announces its ‘Alive Drive Experience’ - a multi-city drive programme for its customers across the country. Participants will witness excellence in design, performance and the unmistakable roar of Jaguar engines over a three-day period, August 12,13 and 14, in Chandigarh.
PU
ELECTIONS
Poll agenda: Genuine or gimmick?
Chandigarh, August 9
Are student leaders of different parties at Panjab University serious about resolving issues that they raise in the run-up to the council elections or are these just poll gimmicks?
Two groups lay claim to NSUI leadership at DAV College
Chandigarh, August 9
Confusion prevailed at DAV College, Sector 10, as two groups laid claim to the leadership of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) wing this morning.
tough act: Students get trained in self-defence techniques at the Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
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pu registrar
Col Chadha’s name gets nod from panel
Chandigarh, August 9
Panjab University has cleared the name of Pune-based Col GS Chadha for the post of Registrar.
Expert motivates students
Chandigarh, August 9
India is a fast developing country and its real strength is its energetic youth talented and able to compete on the world stage.
ICAI’s convocation
Degrees conferred on 768 students
Chandigarh, August 9
As many as 768 students hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh were conferred degrees at the annual convocation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) at the Government Medical College and Hospital today.
Students in a jubilant mood after receiving degrees during the convocation cermony at the GMCH-32 in Chandigarh
on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
Sexual assault, harassment cases in schools
Panchkula schools pull their socks up
 Panchkula, August 9
Learning a lesson from recent incidents of sexual harassment and assault in schools across India, Panchkula will soon see doctors teaching students about appropriate and inappropriate touch.
A few schools have also introduced a two-hour daily class of tae kwon do to teach
self-defence techniques to both girls and boys.
A CCTV camera installed in a corridor of Hansraj Public School, Sector 6, Panchkula. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal
FROM SCHOOLS
Monsoon party
Chandigarh:
A monsoon party was organised at Tribune Model School, Sector 29. The artificial rain gave the kindergarten children respite from hot and humid weather. The students carried umbrellas and wore raincoats.
Children enjoy artificial rain at Tribune Model School, Sector 29, Chandigarh, on Saturday.
A Tribune photograph
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A fire incident was reported on the eighth floor of the Haryana Civil Secretariat, Sector 1, here today. The fire was reported at the G-1 branch of the Finance Department.
Sources stated that the control room of the Fire Department received a call at 6.26 pm after a security personnel noticed smoke coming out from the eight floor.
Chandigarh, August 9
