COLOUR COVER: An overcast evening sky in Chandigarh on Saturday.—Tribune
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Well-being of children indicator of democratic society
Chandigarh, September 22
The mantra in UNICEF’s language is ‘children first’ and two students, Sumeet Jammu (22) and Meggie Shields (22) are here to intern with the Centre for Canadian Studies, Panjab University from the University College of Fraser Valley (UCFV) in Canada, to work on a unique project for children’s rights in the city.
Allocation
of Farm Funds
States join hands to get criteria changed
Chandigarh, September 22
Several states, including Punjab, have joined hands to press the Union Government and Planning Commission of India to amend the criteria to release Rs 25,000 crore to states under the national agriculture development programme.
India to have three craniofacial centres
Chandigarh, September 22
The World Craniofacial Foundation, USA, has decided to set up three centres in India and most probably these centers would be set up at Chandigarh, Lucknow and Chennai.
Power engineers in quandary
Patiala, September 22
The recent order of the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) regarding tariff hike has left engineers of the PSEB in a quandary.
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Make city disabled friendly
It was disheartening to read about the plight of a wheelchair-ridden boy who had to knock at the door of the court to get the school classroom made accessible to him.
Traders seek balanced rent Act
Chandigarh, September 22
The Chandigarh Beopar Mandal today demanded a balanced rent act. The decision was taken at a meeting held to review the Chandigarh administration’s move to repeal the Protection of Punjab Rent Act.
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Students of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Sector 15, perform at their annual day ‘Jhil Mil’ held in the school in Panchkula on Saturday.— Tribune
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Decisions
for Panchkula
Paid parking, closing of dividers approved
Panchkula, September 22
Starting of paid parking, closure of busy dividers and installation of traffic lights at roundabouts in the city were some of the decisions taken by a committee comprising officials of the district administration, police and the Haryana Urban Development Authority today.
Banur toll rises to seven
Chandigarh, September 22
The Banur accident toll rose to seven today as Sukhdev Singh, driver of the ill-fated tipper that collided head on with a minibus yesterday on Banur-Zirakpur road, succumbed to his injuries.
Capt Kanwaljit ‘interfering’ with Mohali’s development
Mohali, September 22
The Kharar MLA Balbir Singh Sidhu has criticised cooperation minister Capt Kanwaljit Singh for allegedly adopting a contradictory stand regarding the development of
Mohali. Addressing a press conference here today, Sidhu, who is also the president of the district Congress committee, said on the one hand Capt Kanwaljit Singh was holding meetings in connection with the development of the town and on the other he was allegedly issuing directions to officials of the Local Government Department to stay the process of coming up with cost estimates for development works already cleared by the House of the Municipal Council.
Habitual
offenders
RLA suspends licences
Chandigarh, September 22
The Registration and Licensing Authority (RLA) has debarred four habitual offenders from holding a driving licence for a period of two to four months following recommendations made by the Traffic Police.
Ailing man hangs self
Chandigarh, September 22
Dharminder, a sweeper working at State Bank of India, Sector 17, is suspected to have hanged himself to death at his residence in Dadu Majra Colony, here, this morning. According to the police, no suicide note was recovered. His family members have ruled out any foul play behind the death.
Engineering trends discussed
Mohali, September 22
National Conference on Futuristic Trends in Mechanical Engineering (NCFTME) was organised by Shaheed Udham Singh College of Engineering and Technology, Tangori. The conference dwelt on the latest insights offered in the field of mechanical engineering, professionally as well as academically. The conclave of national experts saw over 100 delegates participating.
Victim of dog bite dies
Chandigarh, September 22
A dog-bite victim Vidur (35) succumbed to the rabies infection at Colony No. 5, here, today.A migrant labourer from Bihar, Vidur was bitten by a dog three months ago, but he did not take any treatment. Two days ago, Vidur felt some problem and went to the GMSH, Sector 16, where he was administered medicine.
Travel house inaugurated
Chandigarh, September 22
Keeping in line with the major thrust on tourism in the city and the adjoining states and the growing demand for world-class luxurious tour facilities, International Travel House Limited’s (ITH) new office was today inaugurated by Krishna Mohan, home secretary, Chandigarh.
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Make city disabled
friendly
Former DPI passes away
Chandigarh, September 22
Former DPI, Punjab, and fellow of Panjab University, Prof Arjan Singh Shantey, passed away after a brief illness today. He was 93. He will be cremated tomorrow and the funeral possession will start from his residence in Sector 15, Chandigarh.
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