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SI, wife, son held guilty of graft
Chandigarh, November 12
A special court of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today held a Chandigarh Police Sub-Inspector, his wife and son guilty in a graft case registered in May 2011.
Summon estranged husband from Oz: Mother
Mohali, November 12
While the Mohali police are yet to identify the killer(s) of six-year-old Mehram Singh, his mother Harinder Kaur reiterated that she suspected the role of her estranged husband Varinderpal Singh in the crime. Soon after Mehram’s bhog ceremony concluded at a gurdwara in Phase IX this afternoon, Harinder Kaur demanded that her husband should be brought back from Australia. “Bring back Varinder, who is abroad,” said Harinder Kaur when asked whom she suspected behind the crime.
Mehram's mother holds his portrait as she comes out of a gurdwara after the bhog ceremony at Phase IX in Mohali on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
mobile toilets for traffic cops
Need to answer call of nature? Hold on till facility arrives!
Chandigarh, November 12
"Need to answer the call of nature? Hold on, we are on the way." This is the reply traffic policemen on duty will get when they call for the services of mobile toilets, being introduced by the Chandigarh Traffic Police.
The fully equipped mobile toilets, to be stationed at the Sector 29 Traffic Lines, will rush to the spot.
Attacked by stray cattle, woman dies
Mohali, November 12
A 39-year-old woman lost her life after being attacked by stray cattle here last night.
The incident occurred at around 8 pm on the road separating Sector 68 and Phase IX. The deceased, Satwinder Kaur, a resident of Phase IX, was on her way back home from Kharar after meeting a relative when stray cattle came in front of her Activa scooter all of a sudden.
Paid parking lots
Service tax keeps contractors off auction
Chandigarh, November 12
The auction of 17 paid parking lots, organised by the municipal corporation, today turned out to be a flop show as contractors refused to participate.
The contractors were opposing MC’s decision not to include 12.36 per cent service tax in the reserve price of the parking lots.
No takers for parking lots at rly station
Chandigarh, November 12
There is no taker for parking lots located at the Chandigarh railway station. The authorities are struggling to allot the newly developed parking lot spread over an area of 1,200 square feet having a capacity for more than 700 cars to smoothen the parking for the commuters at the railway station.
A parking lot at the Chandigarh railway station. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
Reduction in penalty charges for building violation
UT Administration sits over file
Chandigarh, November 12
The UT Administration is sitting over the file proposing reduction in penalty for misuse of buildings and violation of building bylaws from Rs 500 per sq feet per month to Rs 210 per sq feet per month.
Fee for serving liquor at community centres
Applicants at the receiving end
Chandigarh, November 12
City residents, who have booked community centres of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (CMC) for social get-together or marriage functions are at the receiving end, thanks to the differences between the civic body and the UT excise department over giving the permit to serve liquor during functions.
Le
Corbusier Centre
Heritage panel approves restoration work
Chandigarh, November 11
The Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee (CHCC) today in-principle approved restoration of Le Corbusier Centre in Sector 19. The decision comes in wake of a recent survey by the UT engineering wing that found the centre crying for maintenance.
Kathak dancer enthrals audience
Chandigarh, November 12
Kathak rendition by Deodatt Persaud left the audience mesmerised at Bhaskar Rao Indoor Auditorium, Kendra Complex, Sector 35, today.The event was organised by the Pracheen Kala Kendra.
The young and dynamic Germany-based kathak danseur Deodutt regaled the city art lovers with his kathak dance.
His style reflected that of his mentor Pt. Rajindra
Gangani, kathak wizard of the “Jaipur Gharana”.The programme commenced as danseur Deodutt paid obeisance to Lord
Kathak dancer Deodutt Prasad performs at the Pracheen Kala Kendra in Sector 35, Chandigarh. A tribune photograph
Surprise check at POE office
Chandigarh, November 12
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sleuths today conducted a surprise check at the office of Protector of Emigrants (POE) office, Sector 9, functioning under the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs.
Staff shortage at CHC adds to residents’ woes
Zirakpur, November 12
The Community Health Centre (CH), Dhakoli, is unable to cater to a population of around 1.50 lakh residents due to staff shortage being faced by them.
Though the Punjab Government has set up the government-run 30-bedded CHC in 2011, the health authorities have failed to recruit requisite staff against the sanctioned strength even after three years.
4 cars damaged in Mohali locality
Mohali, November 12
Unidentified miscreants allegedly damaged four cars at the Riot Victims’ Colony in Phase XI late last night.
Cars that were damaged at the Riot Victims’ Colony in Phase XI, Mohali, late on Tuesday night. Tribune photographs
Kirron’s tweet on cut in VAT on diesel evokes mixed reaction
Chandigarh, November 12
Local MP Kirron Kher’s recent Twitter post on reduction in diesel prices in Chandigarh evoked mixed reactions from her followers.
Kirron Kher, in her post on the micro-blogging site on November 11, had said, “I am happy that I have been able to bring down the price of diesel in Chandigarh by Rs 2. Congrats to everyone.”
delimitation in mohali
MC receives 53 objections
Mohali, November 12
The Mohali Municipal Corporation has received 53 objections against the recently held delimitation.
Most objections are related to the formation of new wards while around 15 objections are in connection with the reservation of wards, said the MC officials.
councillor-official row
Panchkula police issue notice, direct absconding councillor to surrender
Panchkula, November 12
The Panchkula police today issued a notice asking BJP councillor Ravi Kant Swami to surrender.
If he fails to give heed to the notice, the police will issue warrants against him.
Protesting MC workers raise slogans in Panchkula on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal
PUTA launches portal
Chandigarh, November 12
To reach out to its members and facilitate communication, the Panjab University Teachers’ Association (PUTA) today launched a new portal.
PUTA president Rajat Sandhir and Dean (Research) Lalit Bansal launch the PUTA website in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
146 units of blood donated
Chandigarh, November 12
The Property Consultants Association, Chandigarh, today organised a blood donation camp at Sector 22.
Japanese delegation visits PGI
Chandigarh, November 12
To understand why some infections lead to severe forms of the disease, a project has been sanctioned by the Government of India in collaboration with Japan to Prof Rakesh Sehgal, head of the medical parasitology department, PGI.
Punjab pensioners to protest
Mohali, November 12
To expose anti-pensioner policies of the Punjab Government, members of the Punjab Government Pensioners Association will hold a protest on November 13 outside Rose Garden in Phase 3B1 here at 11 am.
Book on Indo-Pak brotherhood released
Chandigarh, November 12
Pakistani author and doctor from Rawalpindi Medical College Dr Khalid Javed Jan today released his book, “Ishaq Salamat”, on the Indo-Pak brotherhood.
Madhvi Kataria, additional director, Department of Local Bodies, Punjab, (left) releases the book written by Dr Khalid Javed Jan (centre) in Chandigarh. Tribune photo:Parvesh Chauhan
Jawaharlal Nehru National
Science, Mathematics and Science Exhibition for Children
Necessity is the mother of invention
Chandigarh, November 12
Students from government schools of the city have found scientific solutions to various day-to-day problems being faced by them. In view of the problems such as undue power cuts, contaminated water, drug hazards, health problems related to labourers and several other issues, the students have come up with various scientific models.
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| Rahul and Akash from Government High School, Dadu Majra, exhibit their project during the exhibition on Wednesday. Tribune Photos: S Chandan |
Kajal, a Class IX student from Government High School, Maloya Colony, exhibits her project. |
Adil Azaz from Government Higher Secondary School, Resai, Jammu, with his model. |
‘The Boy Who Stopped Smiling’ delights audience at Tagore
Chandigarh, November 12
Strawberry Fields High School hosted one of the most staged and popular theatrical productions on and for children at the Tagore Theatre here today.
Artistes enact a scene from a play, "The Boy Who Stopped Smiling", at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
Contests mark IT Tech Mania
Mohali, November 12
Students of various institutes of the region participated in the IT Tech Mania-2014 organised by the Gain Jyoti Institute of Management and Technology at Phase II, here, today.
The fest witnessed different kind of competitions such as KBC, LAN gaming NFS, LAN gaming counter strike, debate and web designing.
School, NGO spread smiles
Chandigarh, November 12
A team of Small Wonders School, Mohali, and NGO Nanhi Jaan today visited children at the paediatric ward of the PGI to spend time with them and present them gifts as token of love for Children’s Day under their initiative ‘Children for Children’.
Members of Small Wonders School, Mohali, and NGO Nanhi Jaan spend time with children at the paediatric ward of the PGI, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Panjab varsity to intensify cleanliness campaign
Chandigarh, November 12
Panjab University has decided to intensify the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on the university campus.
PU Registrar Col GS Chadha (retd) today chaired a meeting of the newly constituted standing committee for proper implementation of the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ on the university campus. The meeting identified areas on the campus that need urgent attention in this regard.
PU & College notes
Wellness programme
The medical committee of MCM DAV College for Women organised a wellness programme in collaboration with dietician Shreya’s Family diet clinic to foster among students a better understanding of food and health in daily lives. The programme included group counselling and talk on healthy lifestyle and nutrition.
From schools
House show
Boys of Br Morrissey House, St John’s High School, Chandigarh, presented a house show on “Divinity in God’s creation” on Wednesday. Reverend brothers and parents were present on the occasion. The show began with the vandana recitation, followed by an English play, “The Emperor’s New Clothes” in which the value of honesty was exhibited. The show was made interesting with the humorous Hindi play, “Free Style Gawahi”. The show ended with a message of being united and living in peace and harmony through a Kashmiri dance.
UIET students told about opportunities in IT, telecom
Chandigarh, November 12
A two-day symposium on emerging trends in telecommunication and IT started today at Panjab University (PU). The symposium is being organised by the IT department of the University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET).
Experts to dwell on quality education
Chandigarh, November 12
The twenty-ninth academic conference of the All-India Federation of University and College Teachers Organisation will begin at GGDSD College, Sector 32, on November 14. The theme of the conference is “quality in higher education: issues and challenges”.
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