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PUCSC POLL
Day one: Violations rampant
Chandigarh, August 31
A day after candidates for the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) elections was announced, different parties were seen flouting the code of conduct and the Lyngdoh Committee norms during canvassing.

NSUI coordinator Rahul Bhattal violates Clause 6.7.1 of the Lyngdoh Committee recommendations as he addresses a gathering at Panjab University on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

16 more cases of diarrhoea in Panchkula
Panchkula, August 31
Sixteen more cases of diarrhoea were reported in Sector 19 Civil Dispensary, on the third day of the outbreak of this water-borne disease, raising the patient count to over 200. Two patients however, were referred to Government Hospital, Sector 6, after their heath worsened at the dispensary.

Man shoots at father over property dispute in Sec 36
Chandigarh, August 31
A retired Chief Engineer from the Punjab Mandikaran Board was shot twice by his 46-year-old son over a property dispute at his four-kanal house in Sector 36 today. The police said, 75-year-old Kesar Singh was shot on his shoulder and left leg by Harminder Singh after they had an argument over the property.

Injured Kesar Singh at the GMSH, Sector 16, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photos: S Chandan

Police and forensic experts examine the spot where the firing took place in Sector 36, Chandigarh, on Sunday.

Industrial Area, Phase II Fire breaks out at printing press Chandigarh, August 31 A fire incident was reported at a printing press at Plot No. 44 in Industrial Area, Phase II, this morning leading to an estimated loss of around Rs 1 crore. The fire control room received a call at around 5.21 am following which three fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The factory that was gutted at Ram Darbar on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

UT to ban entry of diesel-run autos
Chandigarh, August 31
The Chandigarh Administration has decided to ban the entry of diesel-run autos in the city with effect from November 1. Auto operators from the neighouring states of Punjab and Haryana have been given option of converting to LPG fuel.

PM’s speech on Sept 5: Teachers, students, parents a worried lot
Chandigarh, August 31
The scheduled national live broadcast of Prime Minister Narender Modi’s speech for students on Teacher’s Day (September 5) has not only upset teachers of various schools, but has also left students and their parents worried, as exams are round the corner.

Open House response Spate of road accidents: It’s time to get serious Accidents keep claiming precious lives on city roads. The 15-km stretch of National Highway-21 is most prone to such mishaps, especially during night hours. Chandigarh Tribune asked its readers what can be done to check the menace. The bus that was involved in a fatal late-night accident at Sector 45/46/49/50 light point in Chandigarh. A file photo

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Zero tolerance need of the hour
As sun sets over the city, traffic rules go for a toss. With traffic law enforcers calling it a day, it is literally a free-for-all on the city roads. Even the self-regulated traffic signals are replaced by blinkers.

In sync: Girls perform a traditional dance during Onam celebrations at the Community Centre in Sector 47, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Spirited talk: Justice V Eswaraiah addresses a programme, ‘Re-establishment of Golden World by God of Gita’, at the Rajyoga Bhawan in Sector 33, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

COMMUNITY

Deficient rain in city a blessing in disguise Chandigarh, August 31 Even as deficient rain this year left the city residents unhappy, it has brought a reason to cheer. Not a single confirmed case of dengue has been reported this year so far. The figure for the previous year stood at 109 while in 2012, 160 persons had tested positive for dengue. Light showers came as a pleasant surprise in the city on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

MC to provide 15 acres for sports complex in Mani Majra
Chandigarh, August 31
The Municipal Corporation (MC) has decided to transfer around 15 acres in Mani Majra to the UT Sports Department for setting up a sports complex. The Director, Sports, UT, had written to the civic body requesting transfer of a suitable site in Mani Majra to set up a sports complex similar to those in Sectors 7, 42 and 46, and the Lake Sports Complex.

REPORTERS' DIARY When a little apathy cost PGI nurse dear A little apathy cost a staff nurse dear at the PGIMER last week. As a patient approached her during lunch time for affixation of a stamp on his OPD card for further course of treatment, the nurse, without paying much heed to the person accompanying the patient, kept the request pending for over half an hour citing lunch break.
Students of UICET shout slogans in favour of their candidate during the filing of nominations for the posts of department representative at Panjab University. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

GMADA fails to meet deadline
Mohali, August 31
The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has failed to meet the deadline of its ambitious Rs 150 crore project of laying new Phase 5 and 6 pipeline of Kajauli Waterworks to pump additional 80 MGD (million gallon per day) water to Mohali.

Heart patient needs help
Chandigarh, August 31
A 65-year-old heart patient from Saharanpur, Mehboob, needs money for treatment. His son Aalam, a barber, is unable to meet the medical expenses. According to doctors in the PGIMER, Mehboob’s arteries are blocked and stent needs to be implanted to save his life. The cost of treatment is estimated at Rs 60,000. Those interested in helping the patient can contact him at 09814823928. — TNS

EDUCATION

PU elections ‘Paperless’ campaign on in full swing
Chandigarh, August 31 With the student parties taking to social media to garner the support of voters for the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) elections, canvassing through posters and pamphlets has taken a backseat. Campaign: Supporters of the NSUI-HIMSU-NSO during the poll campaign on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

NSUI, PUSU ‘organise’ trips to Shimla, Kasauli Chandigarh, August 31 It is picnic time for the student voters of Panjab University as the parties — in the race for the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) elections — are making all out efforts to earn brownie points. Students gear up for a trip organised by a student party in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

Cops in civvies keep eye on outsiders at city colleges Chandigarh, August 31 Keeping in view that outsiders turned out to be the trouble-makers during the student elections in colleges every year, the Chandigarh Police has gone a step ahead in keeping vigil this year. A police personnel dressed in civvies (blue T-shirt), keeps vigil at the GGDSD College, Sector 32, in Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Parking chaos ranks high on parties’ agenda
Chandigarh, August 31
Frequent challaning of students’ vehicles parked outside college premises has turned out to be one of the major issues concerning all student organisations this time. The paucity of parking space on college campuses has been forcing students to park their vehicles along side the boundary wall and on main roads in all the three private colleges, leading to traffic chaos in the area.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Panchkula lawyer, two others booked for fraudulent land deal
Dera Bassi, August 31
Three persons, including a Panchkula-based advocate, have been booked for a fraudulent sale of a piece of land jointly owned by two residents of Chandigarh. As per the details available, Davinder Singh, the father of a judge in Chandigarh, and his brother Mohan Singh owned over six acres on the Gulabgarh road in Dera Bassi.

Authorities fail to check underage driving Dera Bassi, August 31 Even after 12 days a minor crushed a school student to death under his car in Khatik Mohalla, the local administration seems to have not woken up from its slumber. Giving traffic rules a go-by, minors are driving four-wheelers and riding two-wheelers without wearing helmets. Schoolboys triple ride a two-wheeler on the Chandigarh-Ambala Highway in Dera Bassi. A Tribune photograph

CRIME

Two robbers land in Crime Branch net
Chandigarh, August 31
The Crime Branch of the Chandigarh Police arrested two members of a gang of robbers at a naka near a rotary in Sector 11 while they were riding a stolen bike. The accused have been identified as Rajinder Kumar (24), alias Vishal, a resident of Sultanpur district in Uttar Pradesh, and Harbir Singh (40), alias Bunty, a resident of Saketri village in Panchkula.

4-yr-old boy strangled accidentally
Chandigarh, August 31
A four-and-a-half-year-old boy died after he was accidentally strangulated while he was playing at his house in Maloya. Gurmukh Singh, SHO, Sector 39 police station, said the victim, identified as Anshul, was playing on stairs of his house when a piece of cloth tied around his neck got stuck in the handle of a door resulting in strangulation.

Mining officer caught red-handed while accepting Rs 50,000 as bribe
Mohali, August 31
The Punjab Vigilance flying squad, Mohali, caught a mining officer posted at Ropar red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 from a contractor here. The accused, Harpreet Singh, was arrested on the complaint of the contractor, Balwinder Singh, aka Rittu.

Couple booked on rape charge
Mohali, August 31
The Mohali police booked a couple on charges of rape and criminal conspiracy here today. Ashu Garg and his wife Heena, both residents of Phase 3B1 here, have been booked under Sections 342, 376, 120B and 506 of the IPC for raping a 25-year-old girl, who stays on the upper floor in the same building as a tenant.

Mauli Jagran man held with illicit liquor
Chandigarh, August 31
The Chandigarh Police arrested a resident of Vikas Nagar, Mauli Jagran, Chandigarh, from near the Airport light point and recovered 24 quarters of a country-made wine from his possession. A case under the Excise Act has been registered at the Industrial Area police station. The accused was later released on bail.

SPORTS

Fourth All-India Under-19 Dhruv Pandove Trophy Punjab cricketers triumph over Andhra
Chandigarh, August 31 Punjab (Under-19) continued their dominance over Andhra in the 4th All-India Under-19 Dhruv Pandove Trophy. The team skittled out Andhra (U-19) for 103 during the Round 2 of the two-day encounter played at the Dhruv Pandove Cricket Stadium, Patiala. A match in progress between MP and Bengal in Sector 8, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

Solo Challenge National Championship
Philipose Mathai of Delhi corners glory
Chandigarh, August 31
Philipose Mathai of Delhi, driving a Maruti Zen at a top speed of 160 kms per hour, was adjudged fastest overall in the round 1 of the Solo Challenge National Championship, held near Sarangpur village in UT today.

Winners in a jubilant mood after a car rally at Sarangpur village in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photos: S Chandan

BUSH Academy storm into hockey semifinals Chandigarh, August 31 In the first match of the ongoing Memorial Sub-Junior U-14 Hockey Tournament played between the SGPC Hockey Academy Faridkot and Surjit Hockey Academy, Jalandhar, the later won by 2-1. Players of SGPC, Faridkot, and Surjeet Hockey Academy, Jalandhar, in action at the Sector 18 stadium in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: S Chandan

Subhash Kumar emerges wushu champion
Chandigarh, August 31
Subhash Kumar bagged gold in the senior category of men < 48 kg during the 4th Chandigarh State Wushu Championship. Nearly 200 participants from different clubs/institutions took part in the championship.

Western Air Command lift football trophy
Chandigarh, August 31
Western Air Command (WAC) won the Air Force Football Champion while Training Command (TC) had to settle for runners-up position in the final match of the Air Force Football Championship that concluded today at the 3 Base Repair Depot, Air Force Station. WAC won by 1-0.

Vivek High School clinch golf title
Chandigarh, August 31
Aadil Bedi (13) of Class VIII and Adilbir Singh (15) of Class X, studying in Vivek High School, Sector 38, Chandigarh, beat team of St John’s High School, Chandigarh, comprising Karandeep Kochar (15) and Rohan Kathuria (16), to win the trophy for Category A-B (13-17 years) by 2 strokes during the 4th Albatross All-India Inter School Golf Championship at the ITC Classics, Gurgaon.