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Peaceful poll in colleges
Chandigarh, September 8
The student council elections in
various colleges across the city were held peacefully today. The heavy
showers in the afternoon, however, played a little dampener in the
festivities of students as they had to run for cover.
Case against Gaganjit may fall flat
CFSL report finds
nothing incriminating
Chandigarh, September 8
The alleged rape case involving SAD MLA Gaganjit Singh Barnala, son of the Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala, appears to have fallen flat with medical reports from a forensic laboratory giving a clean chit to the accused.
Insect-infested rice found in school meal
Mohali, September 8
Insect-infested rice was being given to students as part of midday meal at Government Elementary School,
Shahimajra, here.
The matter was brought to the notice of the Kharar MLA, Mr Bir Devinder Singh, who along with the
SDM, Mr Sandeep Hans, visited the school today. The rice was checked and found unfit for eating. The entire stock of the insect-infested food was sealed.
‘Everyone in UK has woken up to India’
British Council Director
keen to seize moment
Chandigarh, September 8
The British Council of India is scouting for Indian talent like never before. Within a year, it has floated a range of projects aimed at exploring the possibility of joint initiatives between India and the UK, focus area being scientific research and creative industries.
The Director, British Council of India, Mr Rod Pryde, interacts with members of the British Library in Sector 9, Chandigarh, on Friday.
— Tribune photo by Pradeep Tiwari |
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EC order on armed forces personnel
Can cast vote at places of
posting
Chandigarh, September 8
Serving armed forces personnel will finally be able to exercise their franchise at their places of posting. The Election Commission (EC) of India has issued revised directions to electoral authorities at the state level to undertake house-to-house enumeration for registration of voters in military stations.
Swank RLA office makes visitors happy
Chandigarh, September 8
Gone are the days when the visitors at the Sector 17 office of the Registration and Licensing Authority (RLA) had to sweat it out while waiting in the queues for their turn.
Visitors wait for their turn in the newly renovated office of the Registration and Licensing Authority (RLA), Sector 17, Chandigarh on Thursday.
— Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari |
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Chaos on city roads
Rain exposes city’s poor drainage
Chandigarh, September 8
There was mayhem on city roads as heavy showers lashed the city this evening. From 4 pm to 7 pm, there was chaos inner roads of sectors, including northern sectors, became virtual waterways.
An inundated road in Chandigarh on Friday.
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Different images of the partial lunar eclipse at different time slots as observed from Chandigarh on Thursday night.
— Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan |
Demand for disqualification of councillor to be probed
Chandigarh, September 8
The municipal corporation has ordered a probe into the demand for the disqualification of councillor Chander Mukhi Sharma. A letter to the UT Finance Secretary regarding the same was forwarded to the MC for action.
Of frenzied escapes and unending journeys…
Chandigarh, September 8
A rare show was marred by the rain today. Just when the exhibition of
unpublished Partition photographs by Margaret Bourke-White was about to open at
Sukhna Lake lawns, the sky screamed panic.
CVM to contest all seats in MC poll
Chandigarh, September 8
The Chandigarh Vikas Manch plans to contest all the seats in the ensuing Municipal Corporation elections.
Chandigarh Vikas Manch President Harmohan Dhawan addresses a press conference with party workers in Chandigarh on Friday.
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Teachers, doctors discuss girl child problems
Mohali, September 8
A seminar to discuss various problems faced by adolescents was organised at Fortis Hospital here yesterday. Teachers from a number of schools were invited for discussions with special emphasis on the girl child.
Jaundice claims 2 teenagers’ lives
Chandigarh, September 8
Two teenagers from Shahabad Markanda reportedly died of jaundice after being admitted to the PGIMER about four days ago. Resident of Majri Mohalla, Mahima Chawala died on Friday while Nagpal of Satya Nagar died of the same disease three days earlier.
Plea against raise in retirement age
Mohali, September 8
Members of the Joint Struggle Committee of the water supply and sanitation wing, Punjab, appealed to the Punjab Government not to raise the retirement age of employees as the decision would adversely affect the interests of the younger generation.
Federation seeks information on MC works
Panchkula, September 8
Alleging poor quality of work leading to financial loss, the Panchkula Welfare Federation supported by residents’ welfare associations has sought detailed information regarding the current works being carried out by the municipal
council.
Fire in Sec 28 house
Chandigarh, September 8
A Sector 28 resident was in for a shock when a fire broke out due to short-circuit caused by loose electricity wires outside her house. Though no loss of property was reported, but some walls of the house turned black with smoke.
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