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20 outsiders detained on Panjab University campus
Chandigarh, August 12
Twenty outsiders, who came to participate in a car rally organised by the Students Organisation of Panjab University
(SOPU) at the PU today, were detained by the police. Yesterday, the police had to intervene when a clash took place between activists of the NSUI and the SOI at the
UIET.
The police detain outsiders during a SOPU rally on the PU campus in Chandigarh on
Tuesday. Tribune photos: S Chandan
Lease Rent
Now, dues to be recovered from Chandigarh Club
Chandigarh, August 12
After asking the Chandigarh Golf Club to deposit its outstanding lease rent, the UT Estate Office has taken up the issue of recovery of pending lease money from the Chandigarh Club.
UT Admn turns down Kirron’s plea for red beacon
Chandigarh, August 12
The Chandigarh Administration has turned down local MP Kirron Kher’s request for a red beacon and a hooter.
Last month, Kirron had written to the UT Deputy Commissioner, seeking a red beacon and a hooter for her vehicle. The office of the Deputy Commissioner had forwarded the case to the UT traffic police for permission.
Kirron Kher, MP
MP Kirron Kher has spent only 15 days in city
Chandigarh, August 12
Nearly three months have passed since the Lok Sabha election results were declared on May 16, but newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) Kirron Kher has spent only 15 days in Chandigarh, the constituency, which she represents in Parliament.
Health Ministry forms PGI’s governing body
Chandigarh, August 12
The Union Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan, constituted the new governing body of the PGIMER and selected MPs Prem Singh Chandumajra, Vinod Khanna and Kirron Kher as its members.
PGI to celebrate lefties’ day today
Chandigarh, August 12
The International Left
Handers’ Day will be celebrated at the PGIMER tomorrow.
Rain showers misery on P’kula
Panchkula, August 12
Several parts of Panchkula, got submerged in a downpour lasting just one-and-a-half hour, here today. Not just houses and vehicles of the residents in various sectors but even the ‘planned’ basement of General Hospital building in Sector 6 were found inundated. Stocks of medicines, general store manned by a pharmacist and the medical records department all in the basement were found inundated this morning.
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| A resident shows water-soaked interiors of a car that was parked outside her residence in Sector 10, Panchkula, on
Tuesday; and (right) a waterlogged basement of the General Hospital, Sector 6, Panchkula, on Tuesday. Tribune
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No relief from humid weather in city
Chandigarh, August 12
While Chandigarh and Mohali are facing weak monsoon due to which the humidity level has increased to 75 per cent which is maximum in the last 10 days, Panchkula residents are lucky to have received 30 mm of rain last night.
My priority is to improve referral system in City Beautiful, says DHS
Chandigarh, August 12
A month after he joined as the UT Director Health Services (DHS), Dr VK
Gagneja, said his prime goal in the tenure would be to bring referral system among dispensaries, two multi-specialty hospitals- GMSH-16 and GMCH-32 and a tertiary care hospital –
PGIMER.
Dr VK Gagneja, Director Health Services
No proper treatment for this paralysed man at Mohali hospital
 Mohali, August 12
The ‘insensitivity’ or callous attitude of government doctors came to the fore when they were about send an unidentified 45-year-old paralysed man to a privately run home for the destitute without providing him proper treatment at Civil Hospital at Phase VI, here today.
The paralysed man admitted to the Civil Hospital in Mohali. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Cyclist hit by vehicle on ‘killer’ Kalka-Ambala stretch, dies
Zirakpur, August 12
An unidentified youth lost his life in an accident on the ‘killer’
Kalka-Ambala road here this morning. This is the third fatal mishap on the highway in the last four days.
The Tata Qualis that overturned after knocking down a cyclist on the Kalka-Ambala highway on Tuesday. A Tribune photograph
SAS Nagar MC bans pitching tents in markets
Mohali, August 12
The Municipal Corporation (MC) has banned pitching tents at parking lots here. From now on, prior permission from the civic body will be required for the purpose.
Best foot forward: NCC cadets rehearse for the Independence Day parade in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari |
UT police induct 59 bikes
Chandigarh, August 12
In a step that will boost the efficiency and increase police presence in the city, 59 motorcycles were inducted into the UT police today. The motorcycles were launched amidst a colourful event inaugurated by UT Adviser KK Sharma.
Student commits suicide
Chandigarh, August 12
A 20 year-old student allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling fan at his residence in Mani Majra today. The incident came to light when the sister of the deceased, noticed his body hanging from the ceiling fan.
Businessman goes missing
Chandigarh, August 12
A 39-year-old businessman residing in Sector 38 (West) went missing this morning. While the family suspects he was under some pressure, the police have begun investigating chain of events, following which he went missing. The businessman, Lakhwinder Singh, went to the Inter-State Bus Terminus in Sector 43 in the morning and parked his car at the parking lot.
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BUSINESS NEWS
Happy meal now comes with books
McDonald’s is offering books with ‘happy meals’. Under the initiative, the international food chain will offer books for two months every year. In 2014, the programme will run throughout August and September and will include limited-edition books that feature fun and playful themes to make family time, a happy time. Over the next three years, McDonald’s aims to distribute nearly 2 million distinctive, educational books in India.
Amrit is SOPU campus president
Chandigarh, August 12
The Students Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU) today announced its panel for the
campus.
Campus president of SOPU Amrit Kaleka (in dark check shirt - centre), along with his supporters, at the Student Centre, Panjab University, on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
Violation of pre-poll code of conduct
Two student parties put on notice
Chandigarh, August 12
The Panjab University authorities today issued notices to two student parties for violating the pre-election code of conduct.
ABVP chief denies joining NSUI
Chandigarh, August 12
Just four hours after an official announcement was made by the NSUI that Sukhjot Singh, sitting president of the
ABVP, Panjab University, had joined their party, the latter refuted the claims.
 Involvement of outsiders on campus
Panjab varsity should act tough against violators: SFI
Chandigarh, August 12
Panjab University is adopting a lackadaisical attitude towards the involvement of outsiders on the campus during student council elections.
SFI workers address a press conference at the Student Centre in Panjab University on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
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| Violations galore at PU: (Clockwise from top) SOPU workers take out a rally; party activists argue with policemen; and vehicles stopped by the police during a rally on the Panjab University campus in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Tribune Photos: S Chandan |
1,130 posts: Education Dept to conduct recruitment drive
Chandigarh, August 12
The UT Education Department is all set to conduct a recruitment drive for 1,130 posts of educationists.
Vivek High School students to attend int’l programme
Chandigarh, August 12
Students from Vivek High School, Sector 38, here would attend the Global Social Leaders Programme in Berkshire, UK, the school authorities said today.
From Schools
Principal awarded
Krit Serai, principal of Satluj Public School, Panchkula, was awarded for “Innovation in Pedagogical Practice” at a ceremony in New Delhi. He was awarded during the 4th World Education Summit organised by Digital Learning. Vivek
Atray, Director Education, Haryana, was the chief speaker during the summit. The principal dedicated the award to the school faculty for their innovative teaching practices.
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Bhagwant Singh Memorial Inter-school basketball tournament
