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Security up for Prime Minister’s visit today
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Chandigarh/Mohali, October 25
In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Panchkula tomorrow, the Chandigarh Police and their Mohali counterparts have sounded a high alert in their respective areas around the Chandigarh Airport.
UT police personnel get instructions on security arrangements ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit for attending the swearing-in ceremony of the new Haryana Chief Minister, in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
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Smart act: PWD workers spruce up the road from The Tribune Chowk to the Transport Area lights ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
No major air traffic disruption for PM’s flight
Chandigarh, October 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s movement by air to Chandigarh for attending the swearing-in ceremony of Haryana Chief Minister-designate Manohar Lal Khattar in Panchkula tomorrow would not cause any major disruption in the schedules of commercial flights operating from the city.
GRP gears up to cater to rush of BJP supporters at railway station
Chandigarh, October 25
The Government Railway Police have geared up to cater to the rush of BJP supporters reaching the city by train to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Haryana Chief Minister-designate Manohar Lal Khattar at Sector 5 in Panchkula on Sunday.
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11-yr-old girl dies of burns in Mohali
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Mohali, October 25
A 11-year-old girl died at Gige Majra village near Sohana after sustaining burn injuries today.
The victim, Simran Kaur, a student of Class V, sustained burn injuries on her face, arms, legs and other parts of the body when she was playing with gunpowder taken out from burnt crackers along with other children yesterday morning after
Diwali.
Family members of Simran who died due to burn injuries at the Civil Hospital in Mohali on Saturday. A Tribune photograph |
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Bonds of love: A girl applies tilak on her brother’s forehead on the occasion of Bhai Dooj at Sector 20, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune
photo: Pradeep Tewari |
environment clearance
UT Admn orders legal recourse against builder
Chandigarh, October 25
Taking a serious note of the failure on part of a builder to get environmental clearance before starting construction, the UT Environment Department has ordered to file a criminal case against Berkeley Realtech Ltd, a leading real estate developer, in the region.
Besides, orders for sealing the premises and disconnecting water and electricity
connection, the department director, Santosh Kumar, confirmed that legal
recourse was being taken.
Relief likely for plot owners
Chandigarh, October 25
Relief to the industrialists, who had opted for the Conversion Scheme in the Industrial Area, Phases I and II, is on the cards as the UT Administration is likely to remove condition to complete construction within three years on the converted plots.
400 attend veterans’ meet at Chandimandir Military Station
Chandigarh, October 25
Continuing with the series of outreach initiatives, the Headquarters Western Command organised an interaction with retired officers residing in the tricity at the Chandimandir Military Station today.
Col DC Bhalla (retd) being felicitated by
GOC-in-C, Western Command, Lt-Gen KJ Singh at the Chandimandir Military Station. A Tribune photograph |
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PGI celebrates Research Day
Chandigarh, October 25
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) today celebrated the third annual Research Day. The faculty of 50 departments showcased their research activities of the past one year.
Misty view: Smog was visible in Chandigarh on Saturday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan |
Diesel-run autos to go off road from November 1
Chandigarh, October 25
The UT Transport Department is going ahead with its decision to ban the entry of diesel-run auto-rickshaws in the city with effect from November 1.
A communication has been sent to the UT traffic police to coordinate with the State Transport Authority (STA) to enforce the ban effectively.
Dealers to be allowed to process documents
Chandigarh, October 25
On the pattern of Punjab, the Chandigarh Administration is seriously contemplating to allow car dealers in Chandigarh to handle the work of processing documents pertaining to the registration certificates of new vehicles.
Problems continue to plague Industrial Area in Mohali
Mohali, October 25
The state of infrastructure in the Industrial Area here has improved due to steps taken by the Municipal Corporation. However, problems continue to plague the owners of the industrial units.
A potholed road in the Industrial Area, Phase II,
Mohali. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan |
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Traffic police, students hold road safety drive
Chandigarh, October 25
The Chandigarh Traffic Police in association with Aautosync Innovation, Vintage and Classic Car Club organised a road safety awareness drive in honour of late Jaspal
Bhatti.
Students perform a flash mob at Elante Mall in Industrial Area, Phase I, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune
photo: S Chandan
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First woman branch of bank
inaugurated
Member of Parliament (MP) from Chandigarh and veteran actress Kirron Kher inaugurated the first woman branch of the Bank of Baroda at Sector 40 on Saturday, making it the 22nd branch in Chandigarh.
PU slow on installing grilles in hostels
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Chandigarh, October 25
It seems Panjab University authorities are waiting for another tragedy to happen on the campus.
In the wake of the recent cases of suicide on the campus, the PU authorities had decided to install grilles on the balconies of hostels for the safety of inmates on the campus.
Due to the absence of iron grilles on the balconies of hostels, several students have committed suicide at the hostel in Panjab University. A Tribune
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PU roster not as per UGC guidelines?
Chandigarh, October 25
The teaching roster of Panjab University is not as per the UGC guidelines for the SC/ST candidates. This is in violation of the National Reservation Policy, Fundamental Rights and UGC guidelines-2006.
Survey to identify outsiders’ vehicles at PU
Chandigarh, October 25
Taking note of the traffic problem on the campus, Panjab University is mulling to monitor the inflow of ‘outsider’ vehicles and make separate arrangement for their parking.
Heavy vehicular movement causes chaos at the Panjab University. Tribune
photo: Pradeep Tewari |
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Vocalists’ renditions mesmerise audience
Chandigarh, October 25
Scintillating vocal performances were given by Manjusha Patil and Shounak Abhisheki on the second day of the 37th Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan at Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan today.
Manjusha Patil performs at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan in Sector 27, Chandigarh, on Saturday. Tribune
photo: Pradeep Tewari |
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Anti-cracker rally
Chandigarh, October 25
Ashmah International School organised an anti-cracker campaign. The students as well as residents were educated about the ill-effects of burning crackers and were advocated about the idea of celebrating Diwali with candles, sweets and non-polluting green crackers available in markets.
FROM SCHOOLS
Diwali function
Chandigarh: The tiny tots of Eurokids, Sector 37, along with their teachers and parents organised a colourful function to celebrate
Diwali. The function was also held Euro kids School, Sector 9, Panchkula. During occasion, the school wore a festive look and Diwali was celebrated with full fervour and enthusiasm.
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