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Pooja murder case
Court holds husband, paramour guilty
Chandigarh, August 26
Two years after the murder of a 30-year-old woman, Suresh Kumari, alias Pooja, a resident of Sector 20, by her husband in connivance with his paramour, the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Anshu Shukla today convicted the two accused in the murder case.
A file photo of the accused, Vajinder and his paramour Renu, at the District Courts in Chandigarh.
PU student poll: Parties to go on air with agenda
Chandigarh, August 26
In view of the restriction on poll expenses, various student parties have decided to use the community radio station on the campus for the first time for canvassing in the coming Panjab University Campus Students Council
(PUCSC) elections. Interestingly, instead of depending on the social media, the parties are planning to use
Jyotirgamaya: 91.2 MHz, the Panjab University community radio station, as a platform for canvassing for their candidates.
Some parties, however, feel that it is not a successful mode of canvassing as the number of listeners are only around 2,200 while there are around 15,000 voters on the campus.
Explanation sought from XENs
Mohali, August 26
Mohali Deputy Commissioner Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu today sought explanation from two executive engineers for not attending the monthly review meeting.
Complete work on link roads by Sept 30, says DC
Mohali, August 26
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu has directed officials of the Mandi Board and the PWD to complete renovation work on link roads by September 30.
Hooda lays stone of Punjabi Bhawan in Panchkula
Panchkula, August 26
To promote Punjabi language and culture, the Congress government has not only provided second language status to Punjabi in Haryana but also recruited teachers in schools where at least 10 students opted for this language.
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda lays the foundation stone of Punjabi Bhawan in Sector 15, Panchkula, on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal
Vigilance cell for action against chemist
Chandigarh, August 26
Four months after the PGIMER authorities received a complaint against campus-based chemist alleging supply of a “duplicate”
omnipaque, the Vigilance cell today recommended action against the chemist.
Panel nod to annual maintenance contract
Chandigarh, August 26
A meeting of the Fire and Emergency Services committee of the Municipal Corporation (MC) was held today to have a discussion over annual maintenance contract (AMC) of breathing air compressors used to refill breathing cylinders required for fire fighting.
Flat allotted to widow
Chandigarh, August 26
Due to the intervention of Member of Parliament Kirron Kher and Estate Officer Mohammed Shayin, a widow, Afroze, has been allotted a small flat under the Small Flat Scheme - 2006.
Sites earmarked for rehri, phariwallas
Mohali, August 26
In an effort to give a cleaner look to the town, the Municipal Corporation has earmarked locations where rehri and phariwallas can operate.
Two constables found drunk
Mohali, August 26
High drama was witnessed at the Mohali Civil Hospital when two policemen were brought in an inebriated condition for a medical check-up.
MC impounds 104 stray cattle
Chandigarh, August 26
The Municipal Corporation (MC), Chandigarh, today conducted a stray cattle-catching drive during which 104 stray cattle were impounded from the municipal limits of Chandigarh.
A stray cow being loaded on to a vehicle at Kajheri village in Sector 52, Chandigarh, on Tuesday.
Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Eye donors, families honoured
Chandigarh, August 26
The Bharat Vikas Parishad today felicitated eye donors at the Madhav Eye Bank of Bharat Vikas Parishad Charitable Medical Centre, Sector 24 branch, at a function held today at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18.
MP Kirron Kher felicitates eye donors and their families at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. A Tribune photograph
Another trip for councillors
Chandigarh, August 26
Continuing with the practise of going on futile study tours, councillors of the municipal corporation (MC) are set to go on another such tour, this time to Chennai, Port Blair and Kolkata.
Private architect blacklisted for a year
Chandigarh, August 26
The UT Estate Officer has barred a private architect, Ravi Kumar, for one
year from submitting building plans with the Estate Office.
Hospitals leave 2 destitutes in the lurch
 Mohali, August 26
In different cases where two destitutes, who were in dire need of medical aid, were sent to Kurali-based Prabh Asra from the PGI, Chandigarh, and the Civil Hospital, Dera
Bassi. Both patients (male) are in their mid-40s. They have injuries on their right legs and are unable to reveal their identity.
“Yesterday, we received two patients, one from the Civil Hospital, Dera Bassi and another from the PGI.”, said Shamsher Singh, who runs Prabh Asra, the home for homeless and sick destitute persons. Shamsher Singh said the condition of both the patients were bad and needed treatment.
One of the patients who was sent to Prabh Asra, a home for the destitute, with a fractured leg, A Tribune photograph
Wrong parking outside Sector 17 fire station
Chandigarh, August 26
High drama was witnessed outside the Sector 17 fire station when a car wrongly parked outside the gate of the fire station from where the fire tender is to be refilled, left a fire tender waiting for over 40 minutes.
A vehicle parked wrongly outside the fire station at Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. A Tribune Photograph
chaos at Dr Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital
Mild lathicharge on dental students
Chandigarh, August 26
Chaos prevailed at Panjab University today as the police resorted to a mild lathicharge at the Dr Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital to thwart the efforts of the protesting students to shut down the department.
Police personnel manhandle students at Dr Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital in Sector 25, Chandigarh, on Tuesday.
(left) and Ashish Jain, director, Dr Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital addresses the protesting students in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Tribune
photos: Parvesh Chauhan
Exit exam for MBBS students opposed
Chandigarh, August 26
The Medicos Legal Action Group (MLAG), has appealed to the BJP government not to introduce a new category of MBBS passouts, who are not doctors.
PU depts receive grant to buy books
Chandigarh, August 26
Panjab University today released a special grant to all departments to purchase books from the Book Fair, being organised by the AC Joshi Library on the campus.
PUSU activists retaliate, close university Gate No. 2
Chandigarh, August 26
High drama was staged by activists of the Panjab University Students Union (PUSU) today as they closed Gate number 2 to protest the alleged lathicharge by the police on the dental interns.
ABVP campaign turns feasting time for students
Chandigarh, August 26
A campaign on drug abuse and violence-free premises, organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad
(ABVP), turned out to be a ‘refreshment party’ for the workers on the campus today.
Students throng a stall as refreshments are served by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad; and (right) party activists at the Student Centre in Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. Tribune Photos: Parvesh Chauhan
PUTA against college dons in council
Chandigarh, August 26
The Panjab University Teachers Association (PUTA) today objected to the demand of a few fellows, representing colleges, for accommodating college professors (65 years old) in the Academic Council of the university and in different faculties by amending the regulations of the university calendar.
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