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Hazardous Waste
UT gives 3 months to erring units
Chandigarh, June 15
The Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC) has decided to crack the whip against industrial units flouting norms on the dumping of hazardous waste in the city.

Couple’s Murder
Suresh had taunted me, says girl’s brother
Gajju Khera (Banur), June 15
"A few days ago, Suresh taunted me saying that I would soon be maternal uncle (mama). This infuriated me and I decided to kill both Suresh and Sanvinder," confessed unrepentant Sarabjit before the police.

CAT WALK: A model displays garments designed by students of the IIFT in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

CVC’s orders remain on the paper
Chandigarh, June 15
Repeated orders of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on identification of sensitive posts and rotation of officials on such posts are nothing new to the top brass in the Chandigarh Administration.

Morning walker killed in accident
Chandigarh, June 15
Satish Kumar, 65, was killed in a road accident on the road dividing Sectors 44 and 43 early this morning.

Letters
News channels getting sensational
With media explosion, there is a cutthroat competition among the news channels.

COMMUNITY

17 scooter trips to Ladakh and still counting
73-year-old returns after annual visit
Chandigarh, June 15
A passion to see the pristine beauty of the stark mountains with its amazing wildlife and friendly people, is what drives this 73-year-old man to the Ladakh region on a scooter every year. This is the remarkable feat of J.P. Bhatnagar, a senior citizen from Ghaziabad, who undertakes this adventurous trip riding on his companion of 20 years - his LML Vespa scooter.


J.P. Bhatnagar with his trusted companion - his scooter - while on his way to Ghaziabad after a trip to Ladakh. A Tribune photograph

Partnership key to developing affordable drugs: CSIR chief
Chandigarh, June 15
The empowerment and leadership of young scientists, greater synergy and collaboration with universities and industries is the key to major challenges like drug development, energy conservation and biofuel development.

A man carrying LPG cylinder during rain near the Punjab and Haryana Secretariat in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Karam Singh

Sector 63 CHB Scheme
EWS flats elicit poor response
Chandigarh, June 15
One-bedroom and and one-room flats for the economically weaker section (EWS) do not fancy the residents of Chandigarh, the city with highest per capita income in the country.

Arrest of six in Teheran
Bahai council stages protest
Chandigarh, June 15
The Northern Region Bahai Council today staged a peaceful protest here against the arrest of their six leaders in Teheran on May 14 by allegedly implicating them in anti-national activities.

Zirakpur MC Poll
Badal kicks off campaign
Zirakpur, June 15
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today kicked off the election campaign for the Municipal Council elections in Zirakpur here this evening. Addressing thousands of SAD-BJP supporters, who had gathered despite the rains, the Chief Minister asked residents of the township to vote for the 15 BJP-SAD candidates in the coming Zirakpur Municipal Council elections on June 30.

Prakash Singh Badal (centre), Balramji Dass Tandon, Rajinder Bhandari and Capt Kanwaljit Singh during an Akali-BJP joint rally at Zirakpur on Sunday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu

Muddy roads nightmare for motorists
Chandigarh, June 15
The recent spell of rain in the city has rendered most of its roads difficult to drive on for motorists, especially two-wheeler riders, as most of these have been covered with thick layers of mud.

Panchkula apni mandi flooded
Panchkula, June 15
Visitors as well as vendors had a harrowing time when the area demarcated for apni mandi at Swastik Vihar was inundated with water here today. The town is witnessing heavy downpour since yesterday.


A view of the flooded apni mandi at Swastik Vihar in Panchkula on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Chhabeels organised to mark Shaheedi Divas
Chandigarh, June 15
The Martyrdom Day of Guru Arjan Dev was observed with religious fervor here today. Chhabeels were organised in various parts of the city to mark the occasion. Members of various market associations and residential welfare associations offered sweetened water to commuters.

ITBP IG Ahmed Jamal Rasul distributes sweetened water on the occasion of the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arjan Dev in Chandigarh on Sunday. A Tribune photograph

Father’s Day celebrated with senior citizens
Chandigarh June 15
Fathers’ Day was celebrated by the Sai Tara Ummat Foundation at the Old Age Home, Sector 43, here today by holding a free eye check-up camp in collaboration with the Chandigarh Senior Citizens' Association and Grewal Eye Institute, Sector 9.

198 challaned for using non-ISI helmets
Chandigarh, June 15
The Chandigarh police today carried out a special challaning drive against those violating traffic rules, Beggar Act and those found smoking at public place.

A police official challans traffic offenders during a special drive in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

EDUCATION

PU to start guidance cell
Wardens to help students for accommodation
Chandigarh, June 15
Given the heavy rush of students owing to the ongoing admission process, Panjab University is soon going to repeat its success story of last year in setting up a guidance cell of its own.

Central Status for PU
Protesters threaten to come on roads
Chandigarh, June 15
“If our peaceful voices are not heard, we will not hesitate to come on the roads,” said Prof V.P. Upadhaya, from department of Sanskrit.

New computer curriculum implemented
Chandigarh, June 15
Chandigarh education department has developed its own curriculum in computer education, which has been implemented in all government schools of the city for the academic session of 2008-09.

Summer camp for disabled
Chandigarh, June 15
A summer camp for the disabled children was organised by the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan Society, Chandigarh. Approximately 120 children participated in the four-day camp.

ADMINISTRATION

Admn gives powers to tainted officer
Overlooks vigilance panel advisory
Chandigarh, June 15
The Chandigarh administration follows the advisory of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) at its own convenience, be it rotating officials posted on sensitive posts or giving additional charge to those against whom penalty has been advised by the commission.

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Water enters houses in Patiala
Patiala, June 15
Heavy rains that have been lashing the city for the past two days have put to inconvenience hundreds of residents with rainwater entering their houses both in the walled city as well as in the peripheral colonies of the town.



Motorists wade through waterlogged streets following heavy rainfall in Patiala on Sunday. A Tribune photograph

Woman dies in hospital, kin allege negligence
Doctor booked following protests
Ambala, June 15
The agitated relatives of a woman who died here today protested against the negligent attitude of a doctor of Mission Hospital at Ambala City. On the complaint of a relative of the deceased, the police registered a case of negligence against the doctor at Baldev Nagar police station.

Man commits suicide
Kharar, June 15
Nanhe Khan (47), a resident of Azad Nagar Colony in Balongi area, committed suicide today by hanging himself from the hook meant for ceiling fan.

One killed, 3 hurt in accidents
Kharar, June 15
Rudak Kumar died after a Sumo ran over him near Balongi sales tax barrier last night. At around 11 pm, Rudak, a native of Gurakhpur, who was residing at Badhmajra, was returning home from work when the vehicle ran over him. He was killed on the spot. The driver of the Sumo stopped the vehicle at the divider at NH 21, locked the car and fled.

Truck lifter held
Fatehgarh Sahib, June 15
Fatehgarh Sahib police has arrested Chand Nath Majra who used to lift trucks loaded with costly material.

SPORTS

Himal emerges chess champion
Chandigarh, June 15
Living up to expectations, Himal Gusain emerged champion with 6.5 points in the Chandigarh Prize Money Chess Championship-2008 at St. Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, here today.

Himal (right) plays against Satbir Singh in the final of chess tournament at St Xavier’s School in Sector 44, Chandigarh, on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Pugilists selected
Chandigarh, June 15
The following pugilists will represent Chandigarh State in the 41st Youth National Men's Boxing Championship to be held at Nagpur (Maharshtra) from June 17 to 22.

HEALTH

200 examined at health camp
Chandigarh, June 15
Over 200 patients were examined and given free medicines by the Sai Tara Ummat Foundation at the Old Age Home, Sector 43, on Father’s Day here today.

CRIME

One booked for reckless driving
Chandigarh, June 15
On a complaint by Tanuj Gupta, a resident of Mohali, the police has booked Tarun Malhotra for crashing a car (HR 12 E 9779) in a tree near Kaimbwala.

Former IPS officer duped
Panchkula, June 15
Three tricksters managed to escape after duping a former IPS officer here today. The victim, Kartar Singh Tomar, is a resident of Sector 6.

Gardener booked for rape
Chandigarh, June 15
The local police has arrested a gardener working in Sector 8 on charges of raping a girl. The victim is allegedly six months pregnant.

Under debt, man commits suicide
Chandigarh, June 15
Sunil Kumar, a father of two, hanged himself to death, at his residence in Sector 22 here today. The body was found by the house owner who broke open the door locked from inside.

BUSINESS

Sec 17 piazza vendors’ weekend paradise
Chandigarh, June 15
On weekends when babus of the municipal corporation stay home, the Sector 17 piazza is brimful of encroachers. For those who have seen the encroached narrow streets of Delhi’s Chandani Chowk, Janpath or Karol Bagh, the otherwise serene piazza area looks no different. Hundreds of encroachers occupy every inch of the available space, as shoppers rub shoulders to find their way.

ENCROACHERS’ PARADISE: Vendors do brisk business in Sector 17 piazza, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari