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PU elections
Panjab University decides today
Chandigarh, September 4
Panjab University is all set to go to the polls tomorrow. As many as 14,323 voters will decide the fate of 20 candidates of five student parties who are in the fray for the elections to the Panjab University Campus Students Council (PUCSC). 
Supporters of PUSU cheer their party leaders during a rally at the Student Centre, Panjab University, in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photos: Parvesh Chauhan

Woman shot at by councillor’s brother
Panchkula, September 4
A woman, who was in the news recently for levelling molestation charges against local councillor Ravi Kant Swami, was allegedly shot at by Swami’s brother Ajay Swami (32) in front of Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector 3 here late last night.

Shivani, the victim

Day after SHO’s arrest in bribe case, more skeletons tumble out
Chandigarh, September 4
A day after the arrest of the SHO of the Sector 34 police station, Inspector Rajesh Shukla, in a bribe case, more skeletons are tumbling out during the CBI investigations into the case. The CBI today said it had stumbled upon evidence that might lead them to establish the involvement of the Inspector in the purchase of illegal properties worth around Rs 85 lakh during his tenure. The CBI had seized some property documents following the raid at the Inspector’s residence yesterday. Besides, the CBI is also investigating if the SHO collected monthly bribe from various other quarters such as liquor contractors and owners of shops in the area as well as parking contractors.

The accused SHO, Rajesh Shukla, at a court in Chandigarh. 

SHO Rajesh Shukla has a dubious past

Water samples test negative for diarrhoea in Panchkula
Panchkula, September 4
The water samples taken from Sector 19, area where diarrhoea broke out, have turned out to be negative. The samples procured by the Health Department were of August 29, 30 and 31 while reports of samples taken on September 1 are awaited.

LIC donates wheelchairs 
Chandigarh, September 4
On the occasion of the 58th anniversary of the LIC and insurance week celebrations, the LIC Chandigarh Division donated 20 wheelchairs to the Post Graduate Institute of Medicine and Educational Research (PGI), Chandigarh, during a function held on the premises of the PGI.

EDUCATION

College Poll buzz
All set for battle of the ballot today
Chandigarh, September 4
Even as the authorities barred students from canvassing a day ahead of the student council elections, student leaders left no stone unturned to make their presence felt. While show of strength was on in full swing at city colleges, student leaders were seen reaching out to voters in canteen and corridors informing them about poll timings and the candidates in the fray.
Student leaders meet voters on the last day of campaigning at GGDSD College in Sector 32, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

This PU poll may create history 
Chandigarh, September 4
Similar to the 2013 Panjab University Campus Student Council (PUCSC) elections — that witnessed a student outfit of a national party creating history by winning the elections for the first time — the 2014 elections is going to create another history.

ABVP activists raise slogans during an election rally at the UIET in Sector 25, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Making jibes at others to earn brownie points
Chandigarh, September 4
All is fair in love and student poll. The last day of canvassing for the student council elections saw the student bodies using the phrase to their advantage.

Poll raises students’ expectations
Chandigarh, September 4
The ongoing activity of the student parties at Panjab University has not only raised the expectations of students but is also becoming a cause of worry due to the interference of political parties on the campus. The PU students give their take on the issue.

Revelling in booze, parties late at night
Chandigarh, September 4
It was party time, particularly for hostel inmates, at Panjab University as all the student parties wooed their voters by holding parties at various hotels and bars of the city till late night.

How much the student parties have shelled out
Chandigarh, September 4
The two major student parties — the National Students Union of India (NSUI) and the Students Organisation of India (SOI) — which are giving a tough competition to each other in the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) elections, also have a close margin when it comes to expenditure in the elections.

Lectures given a miss by faculty, students
Chandigarh, September 4
On the eve of student council elections, lectures took a back seat not only for students but also for the faculty members in city colleges. They were busy with responsibilities of scrutinising records, preparing final list of contestants, sealing ballot papers and keeping tab on violations.

Faculty members organise poll material on the eve of the elections at DAV College, Sector 10, in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari

Protesting teachers find their day meaningless
Mohali, September 4
“For us, Teacher’s Day has no meaning. We will continue with our fight for justice,” said representatives of various teachers’ bodies, staging protest in the town.

Class VIII student bashed up by seniors
Chandigarh, September 4
A student of Class VIII of Government Model High School (GMHS), Sector 38-D was allegedly bashed up by his seniors of Class IX yesterday.

CRIME

2 patwaris suspended for negligence
Mohali, September 4
Deputy Commissioner Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu today suspended two patwaris, Kuldeep Singh and Balwant Singh, for negligence of duty.

SPORTS

PCA, MPCA to clash for title
Chandigarh, September 4
The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) will face the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) in the title clash of the Fourth All-India (U-19) Invitation Tournament for Dhruv Pandove Trophy, here.



A match in progress between Himachal and Madhya Pradesh at Yadavindra Public School in Mohali on Thursday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

Hockey semis today
Chandigarh, September 4
Namdhari Hockey XI, Bhani Sahib, played a draw against VS Agriculture Senior Secondary School, Delhi, in the ongoing 13th ONGC SN Vohra Memorial Sub-Junior (U-14) Hockey Tournament at the Hockey Ground of Sector 18 here today.
Players in action during the 13th ONGC SN Vohra Memorial Sub-Junior Hockey Tournament at the Sector 18 Hockey Stadium in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan

GMSSS-20 clinch title
Chandigarh, September 4
Government Model Senior Secondary School (GMSSS), Sector 20, beat Mount Carmel School, Sector 47, 13-9, to win the Inter-School Netball Championship for Boys (U-17 years), here.