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Cadets relax during a full-dress rehearsal for Independence Day at the Government College ground in PhaseVI, Mohali, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
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Police personnel conduct a full dress rehearsal for Independence Day at Government College, Phase VI, Mohali, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
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In tricity, nobody bothers and nobody cares
Chandigarh, August 13
If you happen to come across a diseased abandoned person lying alongside a road in the city, make your own arrangement for medical evacuation of the poor soul. Government agencies instead of coming to the rescue of patients, they begin shifting responsibilities on one another.
An ailing person abandoned near the PGI in Chandigarh. a file photo
Touts used secret codes to get files cleared
Chandigarh, August 13
The ongoing investigation into the nexus between touts and the Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA) employees have revealed that mobile numbers of touts written on files used to be the signal for errant employees of the RLA so that they got only those files cleared without delay.
Now, filing cheque-bounce case gets tough in city
Chandigarh, August 13
Recovering money if a cheque bounces has become more taxing in the city with the Chandigarh District Courts returning over 300 cheque-bounce cases in the last two days. The case has to be filed at the branch of the bank from where the cheque was drawn is located. The courts have initiated implementing the recent Supreme Court judgment dated August 1 which ruled that a cheque-bounce case has to be initiated at the branch of the bank where the cheque was drawn was located.
Mohali admn appoints nodal officer
Mohali, August 13
Finally, waking up to the cause of destitute ailing persons, the Mohali Civil Hospital authorities have started a special helpline and appointed a senior medical officer as nodal officer, at the hospital for the destitute.
Students, staff help maggot-infested victim
Panchkula, August 13
Hearts of scores of students and faculty members of a University melted for the maggot-infested victim but not of the Panchkula administration.
Administration fails to provide conveyance to students
Chandigarh, August 13
The students of Khalsa College and Polytechnic Women College, Sector 11, whined that for past one week they had been coming for the rehearsal of the Independence Day parade at their own expense, as the authorities failed to provide them any transportation facility.
Abandoned by loved ones, neglected by authorities
Chandigarh, August 13
Instances of abandoned persons found lying neglected on the roadside speak volumes of the Administration’s failure to fix the responsibility for providing care to the needy. In four such cases in the past one year, it was only after the media intervention that the authorities, including hospitals, magistrates and the police, swung into action.
An ailing person, later found to be suffering from tuberculosis, abandoned in front of the PGI Emergency in Chandigarh. A file photo
Mohali Admn believes in shifting “burden”
Mohali, August 13
The Mental Health Act, 1987, carries clear guidelines regarding the state’s responsibility towards rehabilitation, care and treatment of destitute and mentally ailing abandoned persons. The Mohali Administration, however, has made no such arrangements.
Shamsher Singh and his wife, Rajinder Kaur, take care of an abandoned elderly person at Prabh Asra in Kurali. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
It takes a lot to wake up P’kula authorities
Panchkula, August 13
The case of a maggot-infested person who kept crying in pain and seeking help for hours near the Mansa Devi Singh Dwar in Panchkula is not an isolated one. There are many such destitute persons crying for attention, but the Panchkula Administration continues to ignore them.
A maggot-infested man awaits help near Mansa Devi Singh Dwar in Panchkula. A file photo
General Hospital fails when it matters
The 150-bed General Hospital in the town that claims to provide the best of facilities available in the state had no place for the maggot-infested man, who had to be sent to the PGI for treatment.
e-Sampark centre in Sector 7 gets solar power back-up
Chandigarh, August 13
In a yet another step to make Chandigarh a ‘model solar city’, the UT Science and Technology Department has commissioned the first solar photovoltaic (SPV) power plant at an e-Sampark centre in Sector 7. The plant will serve as a power back-up at the centre.
RLA may deliver RC, DL at applicant’s doorstep
Chandigarh, August 13
The city residents may not have to drive down to the Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA) office to collect a registration certificate (RC) or a driving licence (DL) if the authority’s proposal to deliver the documents at the applicant’s doorsteps gets the UT Administration’s nod.
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Chandigarh Mayor Harphool Chandra Kalyan flags off four front-end loaders at the office of the Municipal Corporation in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. The vehicles, purchased at the cost of ~45.25 lakh, are meant to strengthen the sanitation wing of the civic body. Tribune photo: S Chandan
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Traders face trouble e-filing VAT returns
Chandigarh, August 13
City traders are facing problems in uploading value added tax (VAT) returns. They allege that the system goes slow when the date for filing of tax returns nears.
Animated movie ‘Gudiya’ raises voice against rape
Chandigarh, August 13
In an effort to raise voice against rape, Mohali-based director Parvinder Singh Wraich today released a 14 minutes animated movie ‘Gudiya’ which is based on the theme of rape and how women should fight against it.
Mohali forms special panel
Mohali, August 13
Giving a special gift to defence personnel on the occasion of the Independence Day, the Mohali administration will form a special committee to facilitate them (serving and retired defence personnel) at various departments in the district.
Cops create ruckus
Panchkula, August 13
High drama was witnessed last night when a senior police officer chased a PCR vehicle after he found two cops creating ruckus with truck drivers at Majri Chowk.
F&CC to discuss auctioning Sector 34 exhibition ground
Chandigarh, August 13
After failing to auction the exhibition ground in Sector 34 for Diwali fair, the Municipal Corporation (MC) has decided to discuss the matter during a meeting of its Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC) scheduled for Thursday.
Business news
2,000 students apply for change in stream, school
Chandigarh, August 13
Nearly 2,000 students bought forms to change the school/stream/option during the third round of the counselling for admission to government schools in Class XI of the six designated schools here today.
Students wait for their turn during the third counselling for Class XI at the GMSSS, Sector 37, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
PU student elections takes ugly turn
Chandigarh, August 13
The Panjab University Student Council elections is taking an ugly turn as the internal conflicts and changing of loyalty among leaders of the student parties are being witnessed with the elections approaching near.
Members of Sopu panel along with party supporters at the Student Centre in Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: S Chandan
HPSA announces panel
Chandigarh, August 13
The Himachal Pradesh Student Association (HPSA), which made an entry in the race for Panjab university student council poll seats a few days ago, today announced its panel in the university. The announcement was made in the presence of Arun Dhumal, vice-president of the HPSA and son of former HP Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal.
NSUI raises issues of hostel inmates
Chandigarh, August 13
The NSUI today submitted a memorandum to the PU Vice-Chancellor on various demands regarding inmates of the hostels. The memorandum was submitted by NSUI president Rimpy Brar and chief patron Simranjit Kaur Gill.
Members of the NSUI come out from the VC office at the PU after submitting a memorandum. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
Revive PU research scholars association, says INSO
Chandigarh, August 13
Indian National Students Organization (INSO) today demanded to dissolve the research promotion cell constituted by the Panjab University authorities for Phd scholars.
Varsity to start grading
system for NSS volunteers
Chandigarh, August 13
Panjab University will start grading system from the current session for NSS volunteers.
Seminar discusses bed and breakfast scheme
Chandigarh, August 13
Dr Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Sector 42, today organised a seminar to facilitate ‘The Incredible India Bed and Breakfast, Home Stay Establishments Scheme under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
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A pall of gloom descended on Prajjapati Nursery at Shastri Nagar, Mani Majra,when an 18-month-old toddler, Raghav,drowned in a water tank at the nursery today.
