UT to make regular checks of public buildings
Chandigarh June 15
The Chandigarh administration today decided that all buildings, where public congregations take place, would be checked on regular intervals for their structural stability.
An illegally-extended portion of a house in Indira Colony, Maini Majra. Will the Chandigarh administration ask such violators to adhere to the structural safety of their houses?
— A Tribune photograph
Temperature cools
by 7.2 °C
Chandigarh, June 15
With rains continuing to lash the city for the fourth day in a row, generally the hot June is turning out to be pleasant and cool. The maximum temperature declined by a record 7.2°C as compared to yesterday.
Flag march on PU campus
Chandigarh, June 15
Two days after a student was seriously hurt in a clash between activists of two student organisations at Panjab University, the Chandigarh police today carried out a flag march on the campus.
The police holds a flag march on the Panjab University campus on Friday in the wake of a clash between activists of two student organisations.
— Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan
Plot to kill Bhaniarawala; two arrested
 Mohali, June 15
Skeletons from the days of terrorism tumbled out today when the son of a former terrorist leading a gang of dacoits today revealed that he was collecting cash to buy weapons to kill Baba Piara Singh
Bhaniarawala. Guracharan Singh, son of slain terrorist Sangat Singh Bawani, a
leader of the Bhindarewale Tiger Force, and his accomplice Swaranjit Singh, a
Youth Akali Dal (Badal) leader from Ropar have been arrested for plotting the
murder of Bhaniarawala.
SSP Mohali with the accused Gurcharan Singh and Swaranjit Singh in Mohali on Friday.
— A Tribune photograph
Historically, turbaned Bhagat is the real Bhagat
 Official
biographer tells why
Chandigarh, June 15
Now that Bhagat Singh’s appearance has become an issue, history must speak for itself. And the first thing it tells us is that appearance was the last thing on Bhagat’s mind.
The famous group picture of the Dramatics Club members taken at National College Lahore in 1921-22, which gives away the best details on Bhagat's real personality.
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The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India, in association with the Alpha Foundation, recently organised a photography contest on World Environment Day. These three entries sent by
The Tribune lensmen won prizes.
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Ghaggar unsafe, but people ignore warning
Panchkula, June 15
The public is a law unto itself and the staff at the Ghaggar control room know it more than anybody else. With the Ghaggar recording its highest discharge of the season at over 21,000 cusecs water yesterday, they are unsuccessfully trying to keep people from going down to the river bed.
MC okays augmentation of streetlights
Chandigarh, June 15
The electricity committee of the Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, at its meeting held here today, approved various development works for providing streetlights in the city, including augmentation of streetlights on the V-5 road in Sector 7-B and C.
A date with stars
Chandigarh, June 15
Friday proved to be a lucky day for Chandigarhians. After the morning showers, it was raining celebrities in the city. Actress Minissha Lamba, who caught everyone’s eye with her innocent smile and girl-next-door looks in her debut film ‘Yahan’, was in the city in connection with the ongoing shooting of Meghna Gulzar’s, ‘Dus Kahaniyan’, a short film based on Kartar Singh Duggal’s novel.
Tips
for safe driving
Awareness of collision factors
Safe driving requires you to be fully aware of factors which create accidents. You should bear in mind:
Planning ahead to prevent last-minute reactions
Driving at the correct speed and leaving enough distance to react.
Security up after bomb hoax
Chandigarh, June 15
The Chandigarh police today launched a special checking drive and intensify patrolling in and around bus stands, the railway station and busy places in the city following a bomb hoax call.
Retired officers celebrate raising day
Chandigarh, June 15
Keeping alive the spirit of camaraderie, retired officers of the Assam Regiment assembled at the Defence Services Officers’ Institute here to observe the regiment’s 66th raising day here today.
Retired officers celebrate the raising day of the Assam Regiment at the DSOI, Sector 36, Chandigarh, on Friday.
— Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari
Ensure safety of scribes, Pak Prez urged
Chandigarh, June 15
A delegation of the Chandigarh chapter of Indian Media Centre today submitted a memorandum to the Pakistan President through the Punjab Governor to express its concern over the increasing dangers faced by journalists in Pakistan. The memorandum asked the Pakistan government to ensure safety and security of journalists and media organisations.
Letters
Disaster in waiting
The two tragedies - fire in Colony No. 5 and roof collapse in the grain market, Sector 26, have failed to draw the administration’s attention despite numerous representations made by different market associations.
IAF workshop
Chandigarh, June 15
A three-day training workshop on financial management software for Air Force personnel from various IAF establishments in the northern sector concluded at the Air Force Station, High Grounds, today.
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