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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.
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
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
under the blue sky: Girls enjoy themselves in the pleasant weather at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
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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
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
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
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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.
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Striking
a chord
Artistes from Delhi perform Gandharva Choir, conducted by Madhup Mudgal, at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: S Chandan
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Day after, PU wears deserted look
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
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
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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
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The highly decomposed body of a 58-year-old employee of Punjab Tractor Limited was found at his residence in Phase XI here today.
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.
Lalru, September 6
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.
Chandigarh, September 6
