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PTL employee found murdered
Mohali, September 6
Police officials and residents outside the house of Naib Singh at Mohali The highly decomposed body of a 58-year-old employee of Punjab Tractor Limited was found at his residence in Phase XI here today.

Police officials and residents outside the house of Naib Singh at Mohali. A Tribune photograph

Fleeing car driver drags cop to 80m
Chandigarh, September 6
Car driver Tanwinder Singh who hit the traffic policeman at the Centra Mall light point on Saturday A traffic police constable was dragged on the bonnet of a car near the Centra Mall light point, Industrial Area, this evening. Constable Surinder Singh (37) suffered injuries on his right elbow and was admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital, Sector 32.
Car driver Tanwinder Singh who hit the traffic policeman at the Centra Mall light point on Saturday. Tribune photos: Parvesh Chauhan



EARLIER STORIES



Man crushed to death near Mouli village
Panchkula, September 6
A 35-year-old man was crushed to death and his relative critically injured when the bike which they were riding was hit by a speeding car near Mouli village this morning. The car driver fled the spot.

Haryana Roadways staff go on strike
Panchkula, September 6
Hundreds of passengers were inconvenienced when more than 200 roadways buses in the entire Panchkula district went off the road, bringing the public transport to a grinding halt. The roadways employees have not called off the unscheduled strike till the reports last came in.

Man gets 20-yr RI for raping child
Chandigarh, September 6
A special court for crime against women today awarded 20-year rigourous imprisonment to a 22-year-old man for raping a two-and-a-half-year-old child. The court also slapped Rs 1 lakh fine on Sandeep, the accused, in the case. A resident of Sector 52 here, he was convicted on September 4 for raping the child, who lived in his neighbourhood.

 


COMMUNITY

City gets highest 24-hr rainfall
 Chandigarh, September 6
The incessant rainfall, that lashed the city on Friday, has set a record of the highest 24-hour rainfall in September in the past three years. The city has recorded 70.8 mm rainfall in 24 hours, recorded till Saturday evening.

Showers leave vegetable market in a mess
Chandigarh, September 6
Vegetable leftovers float on stagnant water at the vegetable market, Sector 26, Chandigarh, on Saturday It was a harrowing experience for shoppers visiting the Grain and Vegetable Market, Sector 26, on Saturday as stench-emitting muddy water coupled with vegetables leftovers made it a pitiable sight.


Vegetable leftovers float on stagnant water at the vegetable market, Sector 26, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan


Girls enjoy themselves in the pleasant weather at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Saturday
under the blue sky: Girls enjoy themselves in the pleasant weather at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

muddy water
Sec 65 residents at receiving end
Mohali, September 6
Residents of GMADA flats located in the Bulk Material Market at Sector 65-A are getting muddy water supply for the past few days.

Children’s home in P’kula faces shortage of funds
Panchkula, September 6
Ashiana, a children’s home in Sector 16 here, is suffering from shortage of accommodation and funds.

High drama at Elante parking lot over fee
Chandigarh, September 6
High drama was witnessed at the paid parking lot opposite Elante Mall in the Industrial Area today after an advocate objected to the alleged overcharging by the parking attendants.

Nutrition Week observed at PGI
Mothers along with their children take part in the National Nutrition Week celebrations at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, on Saturday Chandigarh, September 6
The staff of PGIMER observed ‘Nutrition week’ organised jointly by the Departments of Dietetics and Paediatrics today. The theme of the event was improving nutritive value of foods available in eating establishments of PGIMER. Dr Yogesh Chawla, Director, PGIMER, was the chief guest on the occasion.

Mothers along with their children take part in the National Nutrition Week celebrations at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, on Saturday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan


Police officials inspect an ATM in the Sector 9 market. An attempt was made to break the ATM of AXIS Bank in Chandigarh on Saturday
Taking stock: Police officials inspect an ATM in the Sector 9 market. An attempt was made to break the ATM of AXIS Bank in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan

blood donation drive
399 from tricity volunteer for the noble cause
Chandigarh, September 6
More than one lakh persons took part in the mega blood donation drive spread across 700 centres in 300 cities across the country today.

Chances of acquiring HIV high at dental clinics, says doctor
Chandigarh: Dental clinics are a place where chances of acquiring HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis are very high. Sterilisation of equipment and instruments thus gains a lot of importance at the clinics to keep infections at bay from cross-contaminating. This was said by Dr Khyati Handa, dental surgeon, Axiss Dental, Chandigarh. — TNS

BUSINESS NEWS
BlackBerry announces special offer
BlackBerry, in association with Idea Cellular, announced a special offer on 1GB data plan for its customers using Idea postpaid connections on Saturday.

feedback
HC ruling on need-based changes in CHB units hailed
The UT Administration has been dodging city residents in regularising need-based changes in their houses/flats on the pretext that the changes do not conform to the city’s building by-laws. Various pleas by the Federation of RWAs (residents’ welfare associations) and affected residents were turned down.

 
Artistes from Delhi perform Gandharva Choir, conducted by Madhup Mudgal, at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Saturday

Striking a chord

Artistes from Delhi perform Gandharva Choir, conducted by Madhup Mudgal, at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: S Chandan


EDUCATION


Day after, PU wears deserted look

The Student Centre that remained jampacked with student leaders and their supporters during campaigning for the student council elections wears a deserted look a day after polling at Panjab University on Saturday Chandigarh, September 6
In a stark contrast to the hubbub that was being witnessed on the Panjab University campus for the past few weeks, the varsity wore a deserted look a day after the announcement of the student council poll results.


The Student Centre that remained jampacked with student leaders and their supporters during campaigning for the student council elections wears a deserted look a day after polling at Panjab University on Saturday. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan

Mainstream parties gaining ground on varsity campus
Chandigarh, September 6
The direct influence of mainstream parties on student politics at Panjab University has become clear with the results of the student council elections.

SOPU, PUSU run out of gas at colleges
Supporters of the KCSU-GGSU-INSO alliance in a jubilant mood after the declaration of results at SGGS Khalsa College, Sector 26 Chandigarh, September 6
Signifying a shift in the general trend of Panjab University Students Union (PUSU) and Student Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU) dominating the student council elections at city colleges, SOPU was found missing from most colleges after the results were announced this year.


Supporters of the KCSU-GGSU-INSO alliance in a jubilant mood after the declaration of results at SGGS Khalsa College, Sector 26. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan

Fun and festivities marked the Teacher’s Day and Freshers’ Day celebrations at the Institute of Hospitality and Management, Banur, on Saturday. Students and the management honoured the teachers. Dance, dramatics and music competitions were held. Nikhil (second from left) was adjudged Mr Fresher while Ashima (second from right) was declared Miss Fresher

Fresh start

Fun and festivities marked the Teacher’s Day and Freshers’ Day celebrations at the Institute of Hospitality and Management, Banur, on Saturday. Students and the management honoured the teachers. Dance, dramatics and music competitions were held. Nikhil (second from left) was adjudged Mr Fresher while Ashima (second from right) was declared Miss Fresher. A Tribune photograph


 
NEIGHBOURHOOD

protest by pharmaceutical units
Agitation gets political support
Protesters stage a dharna in Lalru on SaturdayLalru, September 6
The 10-month-old agitation by employees of pharmaceutical units, Panacea and PanEra Biotec, got political support with leaders from different political parties joining the protesters here in the last four days.


Protesters stage a dharna in Lalru on Saturday. A Tribune photograph

Ambala girl operated for rare ailment
Banur, September 6
A 22-year-old girl, suffering from Celiac Axis Syndrome, a rare ailment, was successfully operated upon at Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, here.


COURTS

sho bribery case
Shukla sent to judicial custody
Chandigarh, September 6
The special CBI court here today sent the SHO of the Sector 34 police station, Inspector Rajesh Shukla, who was arrested in a bribery case three days ago, to 14-day judicial custody.

CRIME

Flesh trade racket busted in Zirakpur, 9 held
Zirakpur, September 6
Police personnel take the accused girls into custody in Zirakpur With the arrest of nine persons, including seven girls and their two accomplices from a housing society on late Friday night, the local police today claimed to have unearthed a flesh trade racket.
All accused were today produced before a court in Dera Bassi and remanded to judicial custody.


Police personnel take the accused girls into custody in Zirakpur. A Tribune photograph

robbery case
Another accused in police net
Chandigarh, September 6
The Chandigarh Police today arrested the accused servant, who had fled with Rs 10 lakh and an iPad from the house of GS Bahra, chairman of the Rayat Bahra Group of Institutes.

Domestic help held for thefts
Mohali, September 6
The Mohali police today arrested a domestic help, who allegedly stole gold jewellery, worth around Rs 19 lakh, from two houses where she had been working.


SPORTS

13th ONGC SN Vohra Memorial Sub-Junior (U-14) Hockey Tournament
BUSH academy corner glory
A match in progress between Surjit Hockey Academy, Jalandhar, and Baba Uttam Singh Hockey Academy, Khadoor Sahib, at Hockey Stadium in Mohali on Saturday Chandigarh, September 6
Baba Uttam Singh Hockey Academy (BUSH), Khadoor Sabib, emerged victorious after defeating Surjit Hockey Academy Jalandhar, 6-4, on the concluding day of the 13th ONGC SN Vohra Memorial Sub-Junior (U-14) Hockey Tournament at the hockey stadium of Mohali here today.

A match in progress between Surjit Hockey Academy, Jalandhar, and Baba Uttam Singh Hockey Academy, Khadoor Sahib, at Hockey Stadium in Mohali on Saturday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

AITA Tennis Championship Series
Bindu, Princy, Nikita steer into main draw
Chandigarh, September 6
CHART trainee Bindu Kulhria along with Princy Panchal and Nikita Kharangra steered into the main draw of St Stephen’s School’s AITA Tennis Championship Series. The tournament commenced at the CLTA Tennis Courts in Sector 10 here today.

Dhruv Pandove trophy
Rain mars Day 1 of PCA-MPCA final
Chandigarh, September 6
Overnight showers spoiled the opening day match of the Dhruv Pandove trophy finals between the Punjab Cricket Association and the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) at Dhruv Pandove Cricket Stadium in Patiala.

SGGS College clinch cross-country title
Chandigarh, September 6
Shri Guru Gobind Singh (SGGS) College Sector 26, Sector 26, won the Panjab University’s Inter-College Cross-Country Race for Men, organised on the Panjab University campus here today.

Chess: Varun, Anubhav, Jaskeerat lead
Chandigarh, September 6
Varun Gupta, Jaskeerat Singh and Anubhav Tuknayat claimed three point lead on the opening day of the Chandigarh (Under-25) Youth Chess Championship at St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44.

 



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