GCM: Defence raises two pleas against Army
Chandigarh, February 21
The general court martial (GCM) which re-convened to revise its findings in a case pertaining to sexual assault by a colonel on a women officer under his command, today took a new turn with the defence raising two pleas against the actions of the Army authorities.
SAD joins BJP in opposing urban arts panel
Chandigarh, February 21
The formation of the Urban Arts Commission has stirred a hornet’s nest. Close on the heels of the BJP and the CVM opposing it tooth and nail, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today came down heavily on its formation, terming it as another attempt by the Central Government to “remote control” city’s decision-making process and muzzle the voice of the elected representatives of the people.
Test for learners too!
Chandigarh, February 21
The Chandigarh Administration has introduced a schematic test for the applicants of the learner’s licence. The test would be a pre-qualification for getting the licence.
Air Marshal Chaturvedi visits 3 BRD
Chandigarh, February 21
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the IAF's Nagpur based Maintenance Command, Air Marshal K.S. Chaturvedi, arrived at No 3 Base Repair Depot here on an inspection visit today.
Bomb scare proves lucky for businessman
Chandigarh, February 21
Bomb scare proved lucky for a Faridabad-based business man today when he got back his suitcase containing Rs 5 lakh, which he lost near Mauli Jagran on his way to Chandigarh railway station. The suitcase kept lying on the road as no one picked it up suspecting it to be carrying some explosives, said the police.
A retired Head Constable of Chandigarh police, Ajit Singh (right) who found a suitcase containing Rs 5 lakh from the road leading to the railway station on Wednesday.
— Tribune photo by Malkiat Singh
Property dealers meet EO over case disposal
Panchkula, February 21
A delegation of the Haryana State Property Dealers Welfare Association today met estate officer S.P. Arora and told him of the inordinate delay in the disposal of cases pertaining to property.
Plea to demarcate ‘abadi deh’ area
Panchkula, February 21
The panchayats of 154 villages of Pinjore, today, demanded withdrawal of a criminal case against 15 villagers for holding the district town planner captive during a demolition drive in the periphery.
Need to encourage alternative means of resolving cases: Expert
Chandigarh, February 21
“In Canada, around 80 per cent of the cases are settled before reaching the trial stage. This expedites the decision-making process and allows the client to get on with his life and save costs. It is very common for the lawyer there to even sit in a conference room or talk to the other side or write to the other side and suggest a settlement.
Sec 35 ruckus: Youth, mother interrogated
Chandigarh, February 21
The Chandigarh Police today swung into action after a news item “Mentally unstable youth creates ruckus in Sector 35” appeared in these columns, and took the youth to the Sector 16 General Hospital for medical examination.
Water in LPG cylinder!
Panchkula, February 21
Dr Ramesh, a resident of Sector 26, complained here today that the LPG cylinder being used at his home for the past few days was filled with water. Maintaining that he had bought the cylinder a month back, he said he had installed it only five days back.
"Two days back, we could not light the burner. We checked the cylinder and
its weight was down to 27 kg. I turned it around to see what was wrong and water
gushed out of the spout," he stated.
Water comes out of an LPG cylinder in Sector 26, Panchkula, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph
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Chandigarh, February 21
