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3 killed as car rams into truck
Banur, August 24
Three residents of Delhi were killed when the car they were travelling in rammed into a stationary truck at Khaspur village on the Banur-Tepla-Ambala Highway, near here, early this morning.
The mangled remains of an Alto car that rammed into a stationary truck at Khaspur village on the Banur-Tepla -Ambala Highway near Dera Bassi on Sunday. A Tribune photograph

Reckless speed has proved fatal for revellers
Chandigarh, August 24
Late night revelling and reckless driving have snuffed out many a precious life on city roads. Statistics available with the police reveal that youths on a “geri” or those returning from late night parties have been the most vulnerable with high speed killing several of them in a fraction of a second.

Wild growth may have obstructed drivers’ view
Chandigarh, August 24
Even as high speed of the Volvo bus and the Swift car is said to be the reason behind the accident, a visit to the accident spot revealed that the view of the national highway is obstructed on either side due to wild growth as one enters the intersection from Mohali.

Wild growth alongside the road on the Sector 45/46/49/50 intersection in Chandigarh. A Tribune photograph

They helped others in tragedy, met tragic end
Chandigarh, August 24
Both Roopesh Nawakhale and Kavita Nawakhale, the NRI couple that died in the dreadful bus-car accident two days ago, worked as social workers and had first met during the Bhuj earthquake tragedy while starting their careers in social service.

Family members of the NRI couple break down at the cremation ground in Sector 25, Chandigarh, on Sunday (left) and A file photo of the deceased NRI couple and their daughter, who is battling for life at a hospital in Chandigarh.. Tribune photos: S Chandan

Bumpy ride for motorists as MC looks the other way
Chandigarh, August 24
Commuters’ safety and convenience seem to last on the agenda of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation if the partly carpeted road diving Sectors 45 and 46 is any indication. The road towards Sector 45 is yet to be carpeted.


The road dividing Sectors 45 and 46 is in poor shape. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

COMMUNITY

Senior citizen seeks justice
Zirakpur, August 24
A septuagenarian resident of Panchkula has been running from pillar to post for reimbursement of Rs 75,000 from State Bank of Indian (SBI), Zirakpur Branch, for the past three months.



OP Verma, a resident of Panchkula, shows bank documents. Tribune Photo: S Chandan

Doctors attend CME on infertility 
Chandigarh, August 24
A Continuous Medical Education (CME)-cum-workshop was held at Bedi Hospital, Sector 33, for gynecologists and infertility specialists of the Northern region.

World Bank studying bus routes in city
Chandigarh, August 24
Ahead of starting the ‘City Bus Service’, the World Bank (WB) is conducting a detailed study of different bus routes being operated by the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU).




A bus shelter in a miserable condition at Sector 11, Chandigarh. A file photo

Snake venom sample sent to CFSL for authentication 
Chandigarh, August 24
To verify whether the liquid seized by the police on a tip-off from the People for Animals (PFA) was snake venom or not, the UT Wildlife Department has directed the police to get the seizure verified from the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun.

Civic body yet to repair unsafe connecting passages in Sector 17
Chandigarh, August 24
The municipal corporation (MC) sealed a dozen unsafe connecting passages in Sector 17 almost two months ago, the authorities have failed to start the renovation of these passages, which are posing threat to the people.




The unsafe passages in Sector 17, Chandigarh. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan

300 patients examined at eye camp
Chandigarh, August 24
As many as 300 patients were examined and medicines were distributed free of cost at an eye camp.

Training programme on oral health ends
Chandigarh, August 24
A five-day national training programme on oral health in children concluded on Saturday.

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EDUCATION

PU ELECTIONS
Six parties join hands for a cause
Chandigarh, August 24
In what seems to be a step forward towards an alliance of student outfits ahead of the Panjab University (PU) elections, as many as six parties today put forth a common demand.




Leaders of student parties address mediapersons at a press conference at the Student Centre, Panjab University, on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari

ABVP holds protest, demands increase in poll timings
Chandigarh, August 24
Representatives of the Akhil Bhartiya Vidhyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Panjab University, today held a protest demanding an increase in polling time.




ABVP supporters hold a protest in front of the Vice-Chancellor's residence at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Sunday. A Tribune Photograph

Engineering students visit three industries
Chandigarh, August 24
For giving practical exposure to students, the Aryans College of Engineering, Chandigarh, organised a visit to three different industries for its engineering students.

Shreya, Akshay adjudged Ms, Mr Fresher
Mohali, August 24
Shreya and Akshay Kapoor won the titles of Ms Fresher and Mr Fresher, respectively, at a  freshers’ party organsied at the Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Jhanjeri, here.

Participants perform during a freshers' party at the Chandigarh Group of Colleges in Jhanjeri. A Tribune Photograph

Gurkirat, Parul win painting contest
Chandigarh, August 24
Students from Shemrock School, Millennium School and Saupins School today participated in a painting competition. The competition was organised by Fortis Hospital, Mohali, to raise awareness about organ donation. The event was organized at a mall in the city. Gurkirat Kaur of Saupins School stood first, Dibjot Kaur of Saupins School stood second, while Riya of Millennium School bagged third position in the painting competition (junior).

Colourful events mark Teej celebrations
Mohali, August 24
Staff and students of the Quest Group of Institutions celebrated Teej, a traditional festival for women, with fun and frolic on the college premises here today.

From schools

Over 20,000 appear for UPSC prelims
Chandigarh, August 24
More than 20,000 aspirants appeared for the preliminary examination of the Union Public Service Commission in the city today. The examination was conducted across 40 centres in the city. The aspirants were satisfied with the examination. No major traffic disruptions were reported due to the examination. — TNS

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Couple ends life on rail track in Kurali
Kurali, August 24
A couple in their mid-40s committed suicide by jumping in front of a train this evening at Adhrehra village in Kurali. The deceased’s are yet to be identified.

COURTS

National Insurance Co. fined 
Chandigarh, August 24
National Insurance Company has been penalised for not providing complete claim of insurance on a dead cow.

Ansal Properties penalised 
Chandigarh, August 24
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Limited to pay Rs 50,000 as compensation to a New Delhi resident.

CRIME

Spate of thefts creates panic in P’kula
Panchkula, August 24
The spate of thefts has created panic among the city residents. The recent incidents – burglary at a house of former Additional Director General of Punjab Police, in Sector 6, on Thursday, and loot of Rs 10 lakhs from two liquor contractors in Sector 25, on Friday night, have raised doubts on the functioning of the district police.

Country-made pistol used to loot liquor vend: Police
Panchkula, August 24
The police stated that the robbers had used a country made pistol to shoot at liquor contractors, including a youth BJP leader, outside a liquor vend in Sector 25 on Friday.

Raipur Khurd man booked for duping Mohali resident
Chandigarh, August 24
The Chandigarh Police has booked a resident of Raipur Khurd for allegedly duping a Mohali resident on the pretext of sending him abroad.

SPORTS

Saupin’s lift cricket cup
Chandigarh, August 24
Saupin’s School, Sector 32, defeated Delhi Public School, Sector 40, in the finals of the Independent Cricket Cup organised here today. The title winners named the match by 36 runs.

Saupin’s team in a jubilant mood after lifting the cricket cup in Chandigarh. A tribune photograph 

St Joseph’s beat Swami Vivekanand School by 6 wickets
Chandigarh, August 24
In a closely contested match, St Joseph’s School, Sector 44, beat Swami Vivekanand School by six wickets in the ongoing series of the 6th St Joseph’s (Under-13) Cricket Championship, being played here today.

Sigma XI win T-20 cricket tournament
Chandigarh, August 24
Sigma XI lifted the trophy of the 2nd AG Challenger Cup T-20 Cricket Tournament that concluded at the cricket stadium of Sector 16 here today. The team won the championship after defeating Earth Green Infrastructure by 39 runs in the floodlight final.

ONGC hockey tournament postponed
Chandigarh, August 24
The Rock Rover Hockey Club will host the 13th edition of the ONGC SN Vohra Memorial Sub-Junior (U-14) Hockey Tournament from August 30 to September 6 at the hockey stadium of sports complex, Sector 42, today.

Harvest Academy to hold tennis tourney 
Chandigarh, August 24
Harvest Tennis Academy, Ludhiana, will conduct Rs 1 lakh Prize Money AITA Tennis Tournament for men and women (Singles and Doubles) on the academy campus in Jassowal (Kular) village from September 20 to 26. The tournament will be conducted under the aegis of the Punjab State Lawn Tennis Association and All India Tennis Association (AITA).

Netball tourney begins today
Chandigarh, August 24
The UT Education Department will host Chandigarh Inter-School Netball Tournament at KB DAV Senior Secondary Public School, Sector 7, from August 25 to September 1.

Minerva (A) clinch football title
Chandigarh, August 24
Minerva (A) defeated Minerva (C) to win the finals of the UT Futbol Campeonato 7-a-side Football Tournament that concluded at football stadium of Sector 17 here today.

Local lads prove their mettle at junior golf championship 
Chandigarh, August 24
Team of local golfers made their mark during the inaugural leg of the Inter-Club Junior Golf Championship at the Delhi Golf Club, where around 22 golf clubs from the country floated their talent.


(From left) Local golfers Aadil Bedi, Jaiveer Singh, Karandeep Kochar and Jairaj Singh with their trophies during the felicitation ceremony at the Delhi Golf Club. A tribune photograph