Risky Ride: Schoolchildren sit atop a battle tank and take a ride without any safety measures in the K-Area during the “Know Your Armed Forces” event organised by the Western Command Headquarters at Zirakpur on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan |
Extended weekend
ATMs to be functional: Banks
Chandigarh, September 30
With an extended weekend starting Thursday (October 2), there are apprehensions in the minds of residents that they will not be able to carry out money transactions with banks closed on these days. Banks, however, clarified today that ATMs and netbanking services will not be affected.
UT Adviser’s transfer
Cadre war resurfaces
Chandigarh, September 30
With the Adviser to the UT Administrator, KK Sharma, on the exit mode after his transfer as the Chief Secretary of
Goa, the issue of Haryana and Punjab-cadre officers getting due representation in the distribution of portfolios has surfaced once again.
 DSP Bains case
File SIT report or its status: Court to Punjab
Mohali, September 30
In the DSP Gurbans Singh Bains case, the Mohali court today asked the state to file the Punjab special investigating team’s(SIT) report or reply on the status of the report on the next hearing.
DSP Gurbans Singh Bains at the District Courts in Phase IIIB-1, Mohali, on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
UT seeks report on violations by clubs
Chandigarh, September 30
Tightening its noose around various clubs in the city, the UT Administration has now sought report on building violations by these clubs.
 UNESCO Heritage Status for city beautiful
MHA nod to UT’s application
Chandigarh, September 30
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), today gave clearance to the UT Administration’s application seeking UNESCO heritage status for the City Beautiful.
The UT wants to get the UNESCO heritage status for certain buildings designed by French architect Le Corbusier.
Inflation casts shadow on Ravana’s height
Mohali/Panchkula, September 30
High inflation has cast a shadow on ‘Ravana’. The high cost of material has forced the Dasehra committees at Panchkula and Mohali to reduce the height of Ravana’s effigies this year.
Earlier, the Dasehra committees used to increase the height of structure by one-two feet every year. But this time, the height of Ravana’s statue will be the same like the previous year.
City organisers don’t compromise
Chandigarh, September 30
Unlike their counterparts at Mohali and Panchkula, the organisers of the Dasehra festival in Chandigarh are in no mood to compromise on Ravana’s height.
for a noble cause: Students take part in a candlelight walk organised by the Blood Bank Society at Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari |
Security upped for Dasehra
Chandigarh, September 30
Gearing up for the festive season, the Chandigarh Police have decided to strengthen the security apparatus in busy markets by deploying PCR vehicles in city markets, which are currently stationed at roundabouts, to keep a check on anti-social elements.
Dandiya raas at Kala Gram
Chandigarh, September 30
On the fourth day of the 9th International Youth Peace Fest, a colourful Dandiya Raas was organised at Kalagram. A delegation from Pakistan also visited DAV Senior Secondary School (Lahore), Sector 8.
Elderly persons seek refuge in city
Chandigarh, September 30
A resident of Agra recently called up the local helpline number of an NGO —
HelpAge India — to inquire about a vacancy at the Chandigarh Old Age Home as his 75-year-old mother wanted to make the city her new abode.
 Krispy molestation case
Rashmi’s statement recorded
Mohali, September 30
The Mohali police today recorded the statement of Rashmi Negi, the woman accused, along with
the Punjab Police suspended Inspector General, Gautam Cheema, and Ajay Chaudhary in the Krispy Khaira’s molestation case.
Accused Rashmi Negi adresses mediapersons outside the office of the SSP in Phase I, Mohali. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
3D digital orthopaedic suite now in Mohali
Chandigarh, September 30
In perhaps first of its kind in Asia, a Mohali-based hospital today launched a Digital Orthopaedic Suite, having performed over 300 surgeries using the system. The system adds precision to surgeries by allowing to measure size of implants required in knee and hip joint replacement, virtual implanting ahead of actual implantation. It also reflects images of surgery to check correct angles of incision.
Books up for grabs at ‘per kg’
Chandigarh, September 30
Move over vegetables and towels being sold at “per kilogram” rate. In a new low for the book industry, a stall at an exhibition in Sector 34 is selling costly books including classic coffee table books at mere Rs 200 per kg.
A book stall has a weighing machine at an exhibition in
Sector 34, Chandigarh. Photo by writer
Sanatan Dharm Sabha elects office-bearers
Mohali, September 30
Shri Sanatan Dharm Sabha, Phase IX, Mohali, conducted elections to elect its office-bearers.
Woman’s chain snatched in Sec 19
Chandigarh, September 30
It seems the UT Police have failed to curb snatching incidents in the city
as another woman fell prey to snatchers in Sector 19 here today. Unidentified motorcycle-borne miscreants targeted the woman.
90 violators challaned
Chandigarh, September 30
In a special anti-encroachment drive, the Enforcement Wing of the Municipal Corporation today removed encroachments from various markets of the city. As many as 90 violators were challaned by the authorities.
panjab university
Smart card mooted for local students
Chandigarh, September 30
Soon, local students of Panjab University may be able to avail themselves of various services provided by the varsity at e-Sampark centres in the city.
PGGCG-11 opens day care centre
Chandigarh, September 30
The Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 11, has become the first educational institute in the city to have a day care centre for children of the staff.
Director Higher Education, UT, Sandeep Hans inaugurated the centre that is
equipped with all modern facilities.
The day care centre for the children of PGGCG-11 staff is equipped with all modern facilities. A Tribune photograph
PEC fest to champion social cause this year
Chandigarh, September 30
The marketing brochure of PECFEST’14, the annual cultural and technical fest of the PEC University of Technology, was unveiled today. The fest will champion the cause of women’s safety this year.
Officials release the marketing brochure of PECFEST’14 at the PEC University of Technology in Chandigarh. A Tribune photograph
world tourism week
Children give wings to their imagination
Chandigarh, September 30
On the fourth day of World Tourism Week, a painting competition was held at the Garden of Palms, Sector 42. Around 200 students from various government schools drew paintings on the theme “tourist spots in the city”.
Children take part in a painting competition organised as part of World Tourism Week by Chandigarh Tourism in association with The Tribune at the Garden of Palms in Sector 42
on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
105 MBBS seats filled in Chintpurni college
Mohali, September 30
As many as 105 out of 150 MBBS seats at Chintpurni Medical College and Hospital, Bungal village,
Pathankot, were filled during the counselling at the State Institute of Health and Family Welfare in Mohali yesterday.
from schools
Visit to traffic park
Chandigarh: The kindergarten students of St Joseph’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, visited the traffic park. They were shown an animation movie on road safety. They were encouraged to follow traffic rules.
PU & college notes
Personality development
Chandigarh: A two-day personality development workshop was organised at the Government College of Education, Sector 20. Students were trained in resume writing and interview skills.
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Chandigarh, September 30
