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Police identify murder victim
Chandigarh, September 14
Four days after a man was found murdered, the police have identified the deceased as Ram Kishan (42) of Mandi
Gobindgarh. His body was handed over to his family members after a postmortem examination today.
The postmortem, which was conducted at the GMSH, Sector 16, hinted that Ram
Kishan was assaulted badly, which led to his death.
Firms come forward to help J&K flood-hit
Chandigarh, September 14
Max India Foundation (MIF), the corporate social responsibility wing of the Max Group, has pledged to support flood-ravaged people of valley. Mohini Daljeet Singh, chief executive, Max India Foundation, has handed over cartons of essential medicines to Maj Gen Rajveer Singh, Commandant of Command Hospital, Chandimandir Cantonment, at Command Hospital today. The cartons contained drugs such as biodipine, azee, ciplox, combiflam and broad spectrum antibiotics, anti inflammatory drugs, pain killers, anti-diarrhoea tablets and syrups. Next week, the MIF will make similar contributions through the Army in Delhi.
Winds of respite: A pleasant evening prompted students of Panjab University to venture outdoors in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
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Coffee table book gives a peep into roles of UT police
Chandigarh, September 14
Educating the people regarding the working and achievements of the city police, the 99 -page Coffee table book of the Chandigarh Police, released earlier this month, encompasses various roles of the UT police ever since its inception.
High profile cases
SITs have failed Panchkula police
Panchkula, September 14
The Panchkula police have been forming special investigating teams (SIT) for nearly every high- profile case that is registered in the city, leading to no result.
In the last one year, four SITs have been formed in high profile cases and questions are being raised on their functioning as they have been mere eyewash.
REPORTERS’ DIARY
They are no ordinary thieves!
Theft of car-tyres might come across as a trivial crime, but the thieves are not ordinary ones. A clipping of CCTV cameras, installed in the house of a Sector 69-based victim, revealed that the thieves came in a swanky SUV to steal tyres of his Innova car. The incident occurred during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday when the miscreants target two sedans in the same locality. The other car, they had targeted was a Ford Endeavour.
Open House response
Ban sans alternatives the bane of commuters
From November 1, only CNG, LPG and battery-operated auto-rickshaws will be allowed to operate in the city. Chandigarh Tribune asked its readers if banning the entry of diesel-run autos was a wise decision, given the poor public transport system.
A police official challans an auto-rickshaw driver from Mohali on the road dividing Sectors 21 and 22 in Chandigarh.
Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Deteriorating law and order situation worries FOSWAC members
Chandigarh, September 14
The executive committee meeting of the Federation of Sector Welfare Associations of Chandigarh (FOSWAC) was held today at the Community Centre, Sector 8, under the chairmanship of Baljinder Singh
Bittu. The chairman expressed his concerns regarding increasing crime and deteriorating law and order in Chandigarh.
Arts & heritage festival ends on a high note
Chandigarh, September 14
The concluding day of the 6th Chandigarh Arts and Heritage Festival witnessed a scintillating performance by danseuse Purvadhanashree from Hyderabad at Tagore Theatre here today.
In her rendition, the artiste presented three choreography compositions. She began her performance with “Vinayak Prathanka”, wherein she paid tributes to Lord
Ganesha. Followed by a remarkable piece, Purvadhanashree performed “Shlok Pushpanjli”. Her concluding act, “Jathi Swaram”, was a pure dance form without emphasis on expression.
EXPRESSING EMOTIONS THROUGH ART: Danseuse Purvadhanashree performs during the 6th Chandigarh Arts and Heritage Festival at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
BUSINESS NEWS
Training programme concludes
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted a free pre-exam training for SC/ST and OBC candidates, in addition to the disabled students. The initiative has been taken for the upliftment of reserved and backward caste candidates. The training imparted to 113 students concluded at AAA-Bright Academy, Sector 15, on Sunday.
Vanity numbers
RLA earns
Rs 17.47 lakh from auction on Day 2
Chandigarh, September 14
The fad for vanity numbers among the vehicle owners fetched Rs 17.47 lakh for the Registering and Licensing Authority
(RLA) on the second day of the open auction for the numbers of CH 01 AZ series. The vehicle numbers from ‘0101’ to ‘9999’ were auctioned today.
Leisure trip turns nightmare for Panchkula
family
BJP leader and his family return home from J&K, were forced to take shelter at a university for six days
Panchkula, September 14
A BJP leader and his family spent six days in a classroom at Kashmir University due to the floods.
Sanjay Ahuja, a resident of Sector 10, had gone for a leisure trip to Srinagar with his family, including two children. They reached their hotel near Dal Lake on September 6.
BJP leader Sanjay Ahuja with his family at their residence in Sector 10, Panchkula, on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal
Suicide: Parents identify deceased couple
Zirakpur, September 14
A young couple, who had jumped to death before a moving train on the Kalka-Ambala Railway lines in Gajipur Sanian village on Saturday evening, were identified as residents of Dhanas village in Chandigarh here today.
 UT Home Secretary visits socio-medical camp
Chandigarh, September 14
UT Home Secretary Anil Kumar visited a socio-medical camp at Government Model High School, Vikas Nagar, Mauli
Jagran. The camp was organised by the Chandigarh Senior Citizens’ Association.
It was the first camp in
a series of such events planned for the month-long celebrations of International Senior Citizens’ Day.
The events will culminate in a formal function to be held on October
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Gauvardhan rally
Chandigarh, September 14
Hindu religious groups gathered today at Sector 34 demanding capital punishment for those who indulged in cow slaughter. The Bhartiya Gau Kranti Manch, an organisation at the helm of the ongoing countrywide agitation against cow slaughter, organised a ‘Gauvardhan’ rally at the Exhibition Ground at Sector 34, Chandigarh.— TNS
Admission to medical institutes
MCI introduces online monitoring system
Chandigarh, September 14
In order to bring in transparency in admission to medical colleges and institutions, the Medical Council of India (MCI) has introduced an online monitoring system where all government and private colleges have been instructed to provide the details of all vacant and filled seats.
Demolition drive
Good news for Madrasi Colony students
Chandigarh, September 14
Even
in the unfolding tragedy of a demolition drive at Madrasi Colony, there
is something to cheer for 11-year-old Kajal and several other
schoolchildren like her who had missed their first semester examinations
during the demolition drive on Friday. Education Secretary Sarvjit
Singh has decided to conduct special examination for all affected
students.
From Schools
Honour for Chandigarh school
In the Annual Education World India
School Rankings, Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, Sector 26,
Chandigarh, has been ranked No. 6 in the category of “India’s Most
Preferred Girls Day Schools”. The school was ranked No. 2 in the state
ranking. On the occasion, Principal Sister Nisha Lobo said: “The
school has put sustained efforts to ensure that the girls receive
world-class education.
Over 450 students attend Canadian education fair
Chandigarh, September 14
As many as 25 Canadian colleges and universities converged to participate in the ‘Study in Canada Mega Education Fair’ here today.
Over 450 students from across the city visited
the fair to explore graduation courses available in Canada.
An official from a Canadian college interacts with students during an education fair at
Sector 17 in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
Victory in
PU Poll
Bhattal congratulates NSUI
members
Chandigarh, September
14
Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, former Chief Minister of Punjab, today congratulated members of the Panjab University’s National Student Union of India
(NSUI)
for their victory in the student council  elections by organising a tea party at her residence. The elected candidates are Divyanshu Budhiraja (president), Snighda Bawa (vice-president) and Ankur Sherawat (secretary). Sachin
Kanwar, who contested for the post of joint secretary, lost the election by 77 votes. — TNS
NSUI leaders with Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, former Chief Minister of Punjab, at her residence on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Hindi Day celebrated
Chandigarh, September 14
The Union Bank of India, Regional Office, Chandigarh, observed Hindi Day by organising a cultural programme at the SS Bhatnagar Hall, Panjab University, today. The programme was attended by bank officials and their family members. The participants presented poems, duet songs, jokes and dances.
The event was inaugurated by Dr Baijnath Prasad, Head of the Hindi Department, PU. Dr Baijnath appreciated the initiative taken by the banking sector to preserve the Hindi language.
He said banks were not the focal point of trade and money but a melting point and binding force of families, society and communities. — TNS
US universities join hands with Gharuan varsity
Mohali, September 14
Recognising the efforts of Chandigarh University (CU), Gharuan, to establish an International Academic Model, universities from the US have joined hands with the CU under the International Academic Alliance Programme.
Earlier, more than 10 world-renowned universities from the UK and Canada had formed an International Academic Alliance with Chandigarh University that will benefit both student as
well as faculty communities of the participating countries. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the flagship programme of International Academic Alliance was signed between Chandigarh University, Gharuan, and Youngstown University, Ohio.
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