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Woman set afire, in-laws blamed
Chandigarh, September 20
A woman, a resident of Burail, was allegedly set afire by her in-laws on Friday after her family failed to meet their dowry demands.
Asiatic lion dies at Chhat Bir zoo
Chhat Bir, September 20
Abhey, an adult lion, that had been alluring visitors in the Lion Safari of the Asia fame Chhat Bir zoo, died after a week-long illness, here today.
With the death of the Asiatic lion, the wildlife conservation at the zoo has
once again suffered a major setback thus bringing the vet-care for zoo inmates
under the scanner.
Senior citizens ‘walk for fun’ at Sukhna Lake
Chandigarh, September 20
The beautiful environs of Sukhna Lake hummed with activity today as senior citizens started arriving in droves early morning to take part in the two-km ‘Walk for fun’, an annual event, held in run up to the Senior Citizens’ Day.
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| In the pink of health: The elderly came in droves to take part in “Walk for Fun”, an annual event organised ahead of Senior Citizens’ Day, at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Saturday. |
Senior citizens take part in “Walk for fun” at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune
photos: Manoj Mahajan |
Co-accused in Devinder Gill case seeks CBI probe
Chandigarh, September 20
A woman, an accused in the molestation case of alleged con man Devinder Gill’s wife Kricpy
Khaira, today blamed a senior officer of the Punjab Police for pressurising the Mohali Police against taking action against
Khaira.
Panchkula to have hi-tech Ramlila this year
 Panchkula, September 20
Panchkula will witness hi-tech Ramlila this year. For the first time in the
tricity, a LED screen will depict the background for the scenes during the
Ramlila. Till now, most of the organisers are using projectors.
Workers make arrangements for Ramlila at a ground near Shalimar Mall in Panchkula
on Saturday. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal
Chopped off arm of man found near drain in P’kula
Panchkula, September 20
Panic gripped Sector 28 here when a chopped off arm of a man was found near a drain this evening.
Ensure maximum disposal of cases, says Justice Mittal
Chandigarh, September 20
Justice SK Mittal of the Punjab and Haryana High Court called upon district and sessions judges to effectively monitor performance of judicial officers in their respective divisions to ensure maximum disposal of cases.
Western Command: Grand dinner marks Raising Day
Chandigarh, September 20
As part of the 67th Raising Day celebrations of the Western Command, a “bara khana” (grand dinner) was organised for the troops and their families at the Chandimandir Military Station today. A cultural programme comprising folk dances and songs was also presented on the occasion.
J&K floods
LIC sends relief material
Chandigarh, September 20
The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India, Chandigarh division, has sent relief material to the flood-hit state of Jammu and Kashmir.
City-based social activist to get national award
Chandigarh, September 20
Dr Brig ML Kataria (93), a social worker, has been selected by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the national award to be conferred on October 1, the International Senior Citizens' Day, in the centenarian category.
Kataria, who has been a social worker for almost four decades, has served in the Army for around 32 years and rose to the rank of Brigadier. He was awarded the prestigious Ati Vishisht Sewa Medal. He established 20 healthcare
centres, including five exclusively for senior citizens in and around Chandigarh and several in slums, colonies and villages.
— TNS
senate meeting
PU reconsiders introducing one-year LLM course
Chandigarh, September 20
Panjab University is again reconsidering to introduce one-year LLM (Master of Law) course from the next session in the Department of Law. The proposal is going to be tabled in the Senate meeting scheduled to be held on September 28.
Kibria wins Ms Fresher title
Chandigarh, September 20
The Department of Humanities of GGDSD College organised a freshers’ party, “Serendipity”, for first-year students of Bachelor of Arts (BA) today.
Senior students presented a lively medley of songs and dances to welcome the
first-year students.
Anmolpreet Singh and Kibria, who were adjudged Mr and Ms Fresher, respectively, during the freshers’ party at GGDSD College in Sector 32, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Sailing camp for NCC cadets under way
Chandigarh, September 20
A 10-day annual training and sailing camp for Naval wing NCC cadets of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh NCC Directorate is being conducted by the No. 1 Chandigarh naval NCC unit here. As many as 103 cadets, including 40 girls from various colleges, are attending the camp.
Students hold signature campaign
Chandigarh, September 20
On the eve of International Day of Peace, students of Dikshant International School,
Zirakpur, spread the message of peace
at the Plaza in Sector 17, here, by holding a signature campaign.
Girls take part in a signature campaign at Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
PU & College notes
Int’l conference concludes
The two-day international conference on Harnessing Engineering, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development (HETIS-2014) concluded on Saturday. The conference was organised under the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme
(TEQIP-II). Prof Rupinder Tiwari, Dean Sciences, was the chief guest for the valedictory function.
from schools
Founder’s Day celebrated
St Xavier’s, Mohali, celebrated its 25 years’ of establishment. Students dressed as renowned poets recited poems such as “Chal Gayi” during the Founder’s Day celebrations. Their forceful voices with an equally effective message left the audience spellbound.
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women cricket meet