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Acquittal of 5 UT cops in Khuda Lahora rape case
Chandigarh, November 19
In the judgment acquitting five UT police constables of the rape charge last week, the court has held that the prosecution has ‘utterly’ failed to prove the charges against all the accused and termed the rape victim’s (prosecutrix) statements as ‘untrustworthy, unreliable, incredible and unconvincing’, thus giving the benefit of doubt to the accused.
Cops to recover security expenses from Rampal
Chandigarh, November 19
The Chandigarh Police are in the process of preparing a list of the expenditure incurred on the security of self-styled godman Rampal for his appearance in the Punjab and High Court and will recover it from him.
200 rendered homeless in cold
Panchkula, November 19
As many as 200 people were left homeless following a demolition drive by Haryana Urban Development Authority
(HUDA) in Sector 14
this evening. Despite the directions by the court to provide with an alternative place for the people in winters, people are out on the streets in the biting cold.
A JCB machine demolishes temporary structures on HUDA land during an anti-encroachment drive at Sector 14 in Panchkula on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: Nitin Mittal
Golf Club in trouble over ad hoardings
Chandigarh, November 19
The Municipal Corporation has decided to take action against the Chandigarh Golf Club
(CGC) over the installation of advertisement boards of a liquor brand and a political party inside the club premises.Recently, the architecture and finance wings of the UT Administration had written to the MC to probe the issue. The advertisements boards of a liquor brand and the BJP had been put up inside the club premises during the Lok Sabha elections.
A political advertisement that was installed at the Chandigarh Golf Club. A Tribune Photograph
UP artisans steal the show at national crafts mela
Chandigarh, November 19
Artisans from Uttar Pradesh have put up the majority of stalls at the Chandigarh National Crafts Mela being held at Kala Gram here.
On display are handicrafts and artefacts, including wooden crafted items, fabrics and
jewellery. Many renowned artisans from different parts of the state, including
Varanasi, Saharanpur, Moradabad and Lucknow, are participating in sixth edition of the fair.
Artistes present a folk dance of Haryana during the Chandigarh National Crafts Mela
at Kala Gram in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Nitin Mittal
disputes redressal
NCDRC chief apprised of problems faced by consumers
Chandigarh, November 19
Justice DK Jain, president of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCRDC), today held an interaction with the presidents and members of the state commissions of Punjab and Chandigarh and the district forums of Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali to understand the difficulties being faced by them in discharging their functions.
RAmpal’s arrest
Security stepped up in P’kula, UT
Panchkula/Chandigarh, Nov 19
Following the arrest of self-styled godman Rampal in Hisar, the security has been stepped up in Panchkula and Chandigarh late this evening.
Sources said the police would be keeping him at a room in General Hospital. Meanwhile, a private room has been kept reserved for the purpose at the GMCH, Sector 32, Chandigarh, too.
Empty wallets found in hospital toilet
Panchkula, November 19
Empty wallets were found in a ladies’ toilet at the General Hospital in Sector 6 here today.
It is learnt that a class-IV employee was called as there was blockage in a flush tank. On checking, the employee found purses in the flush tank. She brought the matter in the notice of doctors following which the police were informed.
policy for auction of car bazaar sites in Sector 7
MC seeks suggestions from public
Chandigarh, November 19
Despite holding a special MC House meeting on framing of a policy for the sale and purchase of second-hand cars in the biggest car bazaar of the region in Sector 7 of the city, the MC has failed to take any decision.
Councillors at a special House meeting on the issue of car bazaar at the MC building in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: S Chandan
Action plan on climate change approved
Chandigarh, November 19
Finally, the UT Administration is ready with its State Action Plan on Climate Change
(SAPCC). The UT Administrator, Shivraj V Patil, today approved the plan and now, the plan will be sendt to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF). After a delay of more than 20 months, the plan has been finalised. The MoEF had recently directed the UT Administration to submit the SAPCC at the earliest. .
GMSH-16
Single-stitch surgeries performed with routine instruments
Chandigarh, November 19
Surgeons at the Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16, have come up with a new technique for performing surgeries involving a single stitch that allows the patient to walk free within 24 hours.
OSD to JP Nadda joins PGI
Chandigarh, November 19
The Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Union Health Minister JP Nadda, today joined the PGI. Dr Varender Garg today officially took charge and he will now be responsible for liason between the institute and the Union Health Ministry.
Police week celebrations
Students get a peep into the working of police control room
Chandigarh, November 19
Students of various schools visited the Police Headquarters in Sector 9 during the ‘Police Week’. They were shown how a how a police control room practically works.
WORLD COPD DAY
Plantation drive at General Hospital
Panchkula: The General Hospital, Sector 6, today celebrated the World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day by holding an awareness campaign. The campaign began with the planting of trees on the hospital premises.
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P’kula roads cry for attention, is MC listening?
With beautification of footpaths and maintaining cleanliness in the city on its mind, the Municipal Corporation,
Panchkula, is laying paver blocks these days. However, the roads in the city are crying for the civic body authorities’ attention.
Finally caught: An MC worker tries to catch stray dogs during a drive at the Sector 17 Plaza in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune Photos: S Chandan |
Meeting with school authorities
Girls’ safety tops commissioner’s agenda
Panchkula, November 19
In view of the safety measures to be taken by the school authorities, various school owners and administrators were addressed by the Commissioner of Police, OP Singh, today.
Another clash on PU campus
Chandigarh, November 19
For the third consecutive day, students clashed with each other on the Panjab University
(PU) campus. During the clash, one of the UIET students, Saurab Shikhawat, received head injuries when three students attacked him in front of the Hostel Number 8.
Policemen at the Hostel Number 8 where a clash took place between students at Panjab University, Chandigarh. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan
Nikki Haley, Zora Singh, discuss quality education
Chandigarh, November 19
Dr Zora Singh, Chancellor, Desh Bhagat University, met Nikki Haley, Governor of South Carolina, USA, at a seminar organised by the CII, Chandigarh, and drew her attention to the fact of
quality education being imparted in India in higher education.
Professor honoured
Chandigarh, November 19
The Professor of Punjabi, USOL, Panjab University, Chandigarh, and chairperson of Guru Nanak
Sikh Studies, Dr Jaspal Kaur Kaang, has been honoured at the 65th International Sikh Educational Conference.
Students showcase skills
Chandigarh, November 19
Management Club Council students of the Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, Chandigarh, were given the opportunity to showcase their managerial skills. They gave exemplary performance by organising management games session.
PU & College notes
Economics quiz
As many as 23 teams from across the tricity and the Punjab region participated in Quiz-e-Biz-2014 - 8th Inter-College Business Economics Quiz. It was organised by the Postgraduate Department of Economics of the MCM DAV College for Women, Chandigarh. The quiz consisted of two phases - prelims and mains. Four teams that made into the mains were - Sens, Rajans, Basus and Bhagvatis.
From Schools
Spell bee competition
A spell bee competition was organised for students from Classes I to III at Tribune Model School. The students enthusiastically participated in the competition. The winners were given away prizes by Principal Vandana Saxena.
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Mohali, November 19
The local franchisee of Punjab Marshalls today announced free entry to all for the upcoming ties of the Champions Tennis League
(CTL) to be held at the CLTA sports complex in Sector 10.
