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Congested Spots on Chandigarh-Ambala Highway Tribune News Service
Mohali, January 3 The slow carriageway would also cater to the buses that often stop on the highway to pick and drop passengers. The issue was discussed in a meeting of Mohali district administration officials held today in Zirakpur.
Recently, the Punjab and Haryana High Court had directed the Mohali and Panchkula Deputy Commissioners to resolve the issue of unnecessary parking of vehicles on the Zirakpur-Derabassi stretch. To find out the solution, Mohali Deputy Commissioner had yesterday constituted a sub-committee of officials. The officials along with the NHAI officials visited the spot to work out the modalities. Regarding the issue of congestion at Derabassi, it was proposed that opening of the road coming from Derabassi town be blocked to stop its direct access to the national highway. The traffic would have to take a detour of about 500 metres to join the highway. At the inauguration of the Dappar toll plaza, the Punjab Cooperation Minister, Capt Kanwaljit Singh had sought flyover at Derabassi to ease the congestion. The sub-committee has also suggested construction of bus queue shelters on both sides of the national highway at Zirakpur. Slow carriageways would enable the buses to park-to-pick and drop the passengers. The police have decided to challan the illegally parked vehicles after declaring the “tow away” zones. Sources said the sub committee did not find merit in proposal of the NHAI to divert traffic through sector 19, Industrial Area, Panchkula and another through Dhakoli village, during construction of railway overbridge at Dhakoli on the Zirakpur-Panchkula highway. The NHAI has been asked to constrict side roads on both sides before commencing construction of the railway overbridge.
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NGO to rescue of minor girl
Swati Sharma Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, January 3 Thankfully, Jasbir, who works as a domestic help at a house in Bapu Dham Colony, was saved after the intervention of an NGO that got in touch with the Child Welfare Committee who rescued her. Jasbir takes classes at the roadside school in Sector 8. It was one of her friends at the school who informed an NGO. The matter was then referred to the Child Welfare Committee and Child Line took up the matter immediately. Marriage seemed to be yet another reason to celebrate for this young girl. She said: “One, day my father’s elder brother, who stays in Lalru, told me that he has chosen a boy for me and will marry me off on December 30. I don’t know who that boy was, his age or his qualification. The marriage was to be solemnised in a nearby gurdwara in the Bapu Dham Colony.” When questioned on what she planned to do after marriage, Jasbir replied in a blink, “If married, I would have pursued my studies. According to my uncle, the boy whom I was supposed to marry was settled in Punjab. I would have gone to Punjab and would have pursued my studies.” Jasbir said that she sweeps, mops, washes clothes at a house and is paid Rs 300. “I am not so keen on getting married, but had no option as my parents were ready for it, she said.”
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CITCO treats bureaucrats generously
Chandigarh, January 3 The decision to extend the
“privilege” comes close on the heels of the CITCO’s decision to
rollback, albeit under pressure, its earlier move to increase the
discounts to bureaucrats from 40 to 50 per cent. Though a decision for
extending the discount facility to buffets was taken during the meeting
of Board of Directors on December 13, it was implemented on December 29,
incidentally the last day of Niharika Rai’s stint as the officiating
MD of the corporation. There are over 500 bureaucrats who possess
“privilege cards” and are entitled to avail discount between 25 and
40 per cent. The Board of Directors, irrespective of past or present,
are privileged to have 50 per cent discount. Experts in the
hospitality industry believe that no discount is ever offered on liquor
due to strict excise norms, but the CITCO is liberal for its privileged
members here too. “No record is maintained at any of the CITCO joint
about the number of times one has availed this privileged discount. Even
the Class I officers at CITCO are entitled to avail discount up to Rs
1,000 per month, that too in a prescribed manner, but there are no such
strictures on these bureaucrats. Since there is no photograph on the
card, their family members, too, use the card more than often,” said
an official of food and beverages wing of one of the CITCO joints.
According to an estimate, the buffet at five-star Hotel Mountview
costs Rs 399 per head, including VAT, but after discount, one course
meal would cost the privilege cardholders for Rs 200 only. “Not a
bad deal. They should withdraw all the cooks from their houses as with
this discount, the meal at five-star hotel would now cost less
comparative to get it prepared at home,” said an official. The move
has not gone down well with the CITCO staff that resent the that while
the big shots were entitled to these privileges, they do not get
anything “off” on their bills despite working for the organisation.
“We are given negligible discounts that, too, only if we organise a
private party in the hotels. Otherwise, we were never offered discount
cards on regular basis as the officers are being given,” they said.
The staff, sources say, is only entitled for 10 per cent discount in
Mountview, 15 per cent in Shivalikview and 25 per cent in Sector 24
Hotel Parkview. This discount is offered only on food items mentioned
in the party menus and the “special occasion” has to be in the
“blood relation” of the employee.
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Schools, colleges can be sued in consumer courts
Chandigarh, January 3 Listing on the wide array of complaints that come under the purview of educational institutes, the president of UT Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Justice KC Gupta, said, “There are a number of schools that are not recognized by any university or an education board, parents of students who are studying there should come to know about this. Such complaints are entertained by the consumer forum as they are termed as deficiency in service and victims can knock at the door of the consumer forum. We have not seen such complains in the consumer forum as yet the reason for which can be lack of awareness.” Giving details of an order that was recently pronounced Justice Gupta elaborated, “We have once given directions to the education department that the practice of bunking school classes to attend the private tuitions should be banned. The students bunk classes at school in order to attend classes at private tuitions who take heavy fees from students.” The schools and colleges can also be taken to consumer courts for appointing unqualified teachers and untrained teachers. Thus the parents must check on the qualification of the teachers employed with the school and compared it with the standards specified by the education department. Retired Justice S.N. Aggarwal specified, “The parents can approach the consumer courts if the infrastructure at the school is not up to the mark.” Parents can also file cases in case the syllabi adopted by the school is not prescribed by the education board or department and if a particular institute in an advertisement says that it will ensure 100 per cent placement but it is not done. Furthermore if there is any delay part of an education institute for issuing provisional certificates that result in denying admission to the students during academic year into the next higher course, then they can seek compensation at the consumer courts.
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Cardiac patients more prone to attacks in winters
Chandigarh, January 3 PGI doctors claim that they have noticed an increase of about 30-40 per cent incidence of cardiac arrests in winters as compared to warmer months as low temperatures increase the possibility of spasms in arteries. Moreover, upper respiratory infections, which are common in winter?, predispose a person to the risk of a heart attack, especially in two weeks following the infection. ''During this period, there are primarily two physiological changes that increase ?the risk in case of the cardiac ?patients. Because of the constriction of blood vessels, the pressure on the heart and the rest of the circulatory system is more,” says Dr Yashpal Sharma, head of the cardiology department, the PGI. In addition, blood viscosity goes up because of lower water intake. Both cause an added strain on the heart, adds Dr Yashpal. The situation persists from November to March. Dr HK Bali, director, cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Mohali, says, "Another problem faced by cardiac patients in winters is greater chances of increased blood pressure levels. This in turn increases the needed quantity of BP controlling medicines.” For all those who have a routine for early morning walks should delay it to post sunrise, adds Dr Bali. “The appropriate time to venture out for morning walks in the winter months should be 8:30 am as the early morning chill has subsided with the sun appearing on the skies," he says. With general cold-related ailments like common cold and cough also increases the chances of cardiac attacks, some doctors also advise administering of anti-cold vaccines right at the outset of winter. "The best way to keep the heart healthy in winters is to avoid all cold-related problems,” said Dr Bali.
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Ban On Autos
Chandigarh, January 3 Despite the ban, many auto drivers continued with their routine of ferrying school kids today. The committee also held a protest against the ban that seems to have softened Administration’s stand. “We are ready to mould things if they give in writing that they will abide by the guidelines like restricting the number of students they ferry and follow anti-pollution norms,” said Ram Niwas, Home-cum-Transport Secretary, UT. It may be noted the Administration had sought an affidavit from the auto drivers stating that they will restrict the number of students being ferried in their vehicle to six. They would have also to comply with anti-pollution norms and would charge on meter, he added. The committee is thumbs up for all conditions but want some time to install meters, as according to them, it requires time and investment. “We are ready to give this affidavit, provided we are given some time to get the meters installed,” Said Kamal Kant, chairman of the committee.
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Ex-soldiers threaten to
burn medals
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, January 3 Colonel Phulka stated that the pay scales was creating resentment amongst the armed forces of the country. Addressing a press conference here Colonel Phulka said the bureaucracy left no chance to give a negative colour to the thinking of their political bosses in order to downgrade the status of security forces. Colonel Phulka further stated that the demand of “one rank one pension” of the ex-servicemen was outrightly rejected by the Union Defence Minister under the ill advice of these bureaucrats. “As per Madan Lal Khurana Committee’s report, the implementation of this demand involved an expenditure of Rs 650 crore only whereas these bureaucrats twisted the financial implications of this proposal to the tune of Rs 45,000 crore,” he said. He said the enhancement of 70 per cent to the personnel below officer rank recommended earlier had been reduced 50 per cent by the Sixth Pay Commission. “Almost 90 per cent of the PBORs are part of armed forces, who have been adversely affected by the decision of the Sixth Pay Commission,” he said. He added that the terminology used by the group of officers in respect of pay band-4 has confused it in such a manner that the 7th Pay Commission if ever appointed, will not be in a position to rectify the anomalies in the pay scales and the members of the armed forces will have to face litigations to get their claims. “Even class IV employees in the Central government would be getting better pay scales, pensioner benefits and benefit of holidays and duty hour than the sepoys of the armed forces,” he said. Colonel Phulka expressed apprehensions that some anti-armed forces elements had sneaked in the Ministry of Defence to torpedo the interests of the armed forces and to demoralise them. He referred to an incident where a martyr was compared to a dog by a political leader. Colonel Phulka exhorted the seven lakh ex-serviceman of the state and family members of the working soldiers that they should rise above petty politics and should work together under the banner of Ex-Serviceman Wing to get their genuine demands accepted by the Centre.
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Relief from cold, but fog delays trains
Chandigarh, January 3 Dense fog during the morning and evening affected schedules of flights and trains on third consecutive day. The Unchahaar Express was delayed by nine hours, while the Sadbhawna Express was late by more than three hours. The Jan Shatabdi was running behind its schedule by one hour, and the Kalka-Hawrah Mail was late by 12 hours. The Mumbai-Chandigarh Paschim Express arrived five hours behind its scheduled arrival time, the morning Delhi-Chandigarh Shatabdi Express (2011) was almost one hour late. The Jet Airways’ flight for Delhi was cancelled and another flight for Mumbai was behind schedule by more than one hour.
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Experts to discuss ways to beat meltdown
Chandigarh, January 3 The eminent persons would be delivering their lectures during the “Inaugural Lecture Series - 2009” being held at the IDC from Januray 5 to January 7. On January 6, a roundtable on “Security Sector Reforms: Challenges of Terrorism” would take forward the debate on the new reality of globalising the world order. These challenges have a bearing not only on issues relating to human security, but on environmental degradation, deteriorating ecological balance, population mobility, poverty, distributive justice in multicultural settings. The keynote address will be given by Prof Christopher Stone, Guggenheim Professor of the Practice of Criminal Justice, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, USA with presentations by Prof Paul Wallace, Professor Emeritus, Department of political science, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA and Dr Pramod Kumar, director, IDC. Other participants include AS Dullat, former RAW chief, KS Dhillon, former DGP, Madhya Pradesh, Dr KS Subramanian, MPS Aulakh, Prof Rakesh Dutta and Prof Ronki Ram. Besides, a national workshop on food security will also be convened on the occasion to discuss the manner in which the food security of Indian masses has once again become a major concern of national policy as the result of a number of recent developments. The issues are proposed to be discussed in the one-day workshop on food security. The keynote address will be delivered by Prof Susan George with presentations from Prof HS Shergill, director (Research), Punjab Development Studies Unit, IDC.
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Fest proves to be turning point in Siddharth’s life
Chandigarh, January 3 It is not only the award of the best actor in situational acting but also the whopping scholarship of Rs 1.5 lakh to Kisore Namit Kapoor Acting School in Mumbai that has left this active member of DAV College Dramatics Club “Aaghaaz” beaming. “It’s really a surprise for me. I had gone to the fest with just one wish that was to win but this scholarship has come across as a life-changing brownie. Many great stars like Hritik Roshan have been a part of this acting institute. I consider myself lucky to have got through this institution,” he exclaimed. Pursuing his graduation and now in the second year, he cannot wait to complete his graduation and avail the opportunity to jumpstart his career. However, this opportunity is accompanied with confusion for Siddharth, who always aspired to be in the Army. “Acting was never my first love but a passionate hobby. I always wanted to join the Army and was all set for it but now of course I am in a fix and I really have not decided what to do.” While he might take some more time to chose his path, his associates want him to go for acting. “He is my golden boy with a Midas touch. Siddharth has done the entire team proud. Being such a versatile actor, he has a bright future ahead. He gets acclaim in whatever he does,” said Prof Ravinder Chaudhary, his mentor. Siddharth has also played the lead protagonist in a short silent film, "Socha Na Tha" by Aghaaz Productions, which was also screened at IIT Mumbai. Now he is all set for the inter-university nationals to be held at Medina pore (West Bengal).
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Police clueless in Pandey beating case
Chandigarh, January 3 DIG (Headquarters) Mahabir Singh has marked an inquiry on December 28, 2008 to SP (Security and traffic) HS Doon to investigate the whole matter. Pandey, a Sector 17-based bookseller, alleged that the investigation officer and the accused are of almost same rank and how the inquiry would be fair. Pandey said, “I will move an application under the Right to Information Act (RTI) to show me the footage of CCTV cameras of that time period. I will go and meet Governor SF Rodrigues and IG SK Jain on the next working day.” “Even now I fear that the police will put pressure on that person, who went along with me that day,” he added. Pandey has earlier made allegations that ASP Verma has beaten him with the help of three gunmen when he went to his office. He went through the main entrance of the police station and it must be recorded in the footage of the CCTV camera, but after the whole incident he was thrown out from the entrance door of the ASP office because there was no CCTV camera. ASP Verma has already denied the allegations made by Pandey against him. Verma said, “Pandey has implicated me in a false case and the truth will come out after the inquiry.” It is pertinent to mention here that earlier on Pandey’s complaint the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested the Neelam police post in charge Sanjeev Kumar in a corruption case on November 7 last year. HS Doon, SP, the UT police said, “The investigations are on and the investigating officers are collecting the information, in a short time the truth will come out.”
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More accolades for Mitter Sain
Chandigarh, January 3 Any form of literature must depict the ethos, aspirations, problems and suggestive measures of the people, debate the common issues in a subtle style without any prejudice to the society and the governance, he said. “All my short stories and six novels like “Tapteesh”, “Agg de Beej”, “Kafila”, “Kaurav Sabha” and “Sudhar Ghar” have immaculately depicted the evils perpetrated by the ridiculous attitude of governance and leadership,” he added. When asked for his inspiration for writing, the Ludhiana-based author claimed, “My writings are just the observation and articulation of the anguish of many poor persons not getting fair justice in every sphere of life. Sahir Ludhinavi’s couplet “Duniyan ne tazarbaat-o-hawadis ki shakl mein, jo kuchh mujhe diya hai voh lauta rha hun mein” is a veritable summation of my concept, treatment and mission.” On the impact of his socially oriented writings, he disclosed that three of his novels had been translated into Hindi, titled “Ram Rajya”, by the Haryana Police Akademy and prescribed as research work. Born in Barnala, Mitter Sain was a brilliant student being a topper in BA (Hons) and medallist in LLB from PU, Chandigarh. Divulging his future plans, he indicated that his next novels would bare rampant corruption in politics, judiciary and the debasing power of money. Commenting on language and literature, he opined that good Punjabi literature, with a cultivated literary language, stimulated its growth, especially in novel genre.
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New corporate strategy need of the hour: Minister
Chandigarh, January 3 Addressing the conference, Surjewala said a fresh approach to corporate and accountability was the order of the day. Management accountants must comprehend, understand and explain to corporate boards the risk associated with company. He said in times of global meltdown a new corporate strategy and a number of essential paradigm shifts were the need of the hour. He also referred to the changing business environment and said products and service were now perishable commodities. To sustain and achieve competitive advantage, customer focus was the main mantra,
he added. Various speakers at the seminar felt that the main challenge facing firms today was how to take advantage of new resources and markets while dealing with intense and growing global competition. The speakers said the challenge facing governments was how to design and implement supportive policies and strategies. While corporate units have a clearly defined bottomline, the government has to balance the interest of various sectors of society — the producer, the consumer, the workers, the rural sector, weaker sections, and the like they felt. Emphasising on how to respond effectively to the demanding global environment, speakers said that firms needed to develop a range of export capabilities in the areas of technology, marketing, management, human resources and finance, and continuously upgrade themselves. They need to support competitiveness with a coherent strategy with the effective use of management accountancy In developing countries, innovation in applying information and communications technologies to trade was an undisputed driver of competitiveness. Developing countries, however, tend not to produce technology but to use imported technology, obtained from sources such as foreign direct investment and licensing, and from equipment and skilled manpower supplied by technical assistance programmes, they said. They also emphasised on the need of having a coherent competitiveness strategy, tailormade to national circumstances.
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Chamber upset as cops fail to nab robbers
Mohali, January 3 The association members have in a letter written to SSP JS Aulakh lamented that the cops at the Phase XI police station had failed to check the increasing incidents of thefts. In the past one week, goods worth several lakhs had been stolen but the police had failed to act despite a suspect being handed over to it. Instead of reaching the spot on time, the police was seen siding with the suspect whose rickshaw was found on the spot. Alleging that the SHO was not interested in resolving their problem, they have demanded action against the erring cops. In the past few months, the incidents of thefts have increased but the cops have failed to act. The SSP has directed the DSP (city) to probe into the matter. A constable at the Phase 11 police station has been transferred in this connection. Meanwhile, a case was registered on a complaint lodged by Satwant Singh, a resident of Mohali. According to the police, Satwant Singh, who was out of station for the past couple of days, alleged that on his return he found the locks of his house broken. He told the police that the jewellery worth lakhs of rupees was missing from the ransacked house. Meanwhile, a case has been registered on a complaint lodged by Parvinder Singh, a resident of Mundi Kharar. He told the police that his scooter was stolen from outside his office on Friday morning. In another case, Ram Kumar, a resident of Shahi Majra, complained that his motorcycle (PB65C-5477) was stolen from Phase 5 market on December 24. A case has been registered.
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Compensation to Farmers
Chandigarh, January 3 He said the administration had never adopted the prescribed Punjab Raj Act, and the panchayats were deprived of their rights. He assured to take an initiative in the matter too. BB Behl, president of the local wing of the Congress said for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Bansal would be representing from the Congress side. Meanwhile, out of 12 sarpanches, only 9 turned up at the function. Among others present on the occasion included Balbir S Sidhu, Mohali MLA, Jagmohan Singh Kang, ex-minister, Punjab, and city mayor Kamlesh.
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Traders up in arms
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, January 3 The traders called for launching an agitation for getting the barriers removed at the earliest. A joint action committee to be headed by Bhim Sein, president, grain market, was constituted on the occasion. He said the traders would go on an indefinite strike from Wednesday onwards, if the matter was not resolved at the earliest. The meeting was attended by large number of traders from the respective markets, Chandigarh Beopar Mandal president and representatives of trader cells of all political parties. MP Kohli, chairman, Chandigarh Beopar Mandal and Charan Jiv Singh, president, Chandigarh Beopar Mandal, while extending their support to the protesting traders decided to take up the matter with the committee.
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Child reunites with family
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, January 3 Twelve-year-old Rahul was found shivering near the PGI on December 30. The child reached Juvenile Home at midnight on the directions of the SDM Central and was provided shelter there. According to sources at Juvenile Home, the child was given counselling and as a result he later disclosed contact number of his family. The child also disclosed that he belonged to Amethi and told his address to the counsellor at Juvenile Home. According to Rahul’s mother Sumitra, her son had a fight with some of his friends and as a result he ran away from home. He knew that one of his relatives lives in Chandigarh so he caught a train to the city. On getting the contact number of Rahul’s family, the authorities informed the family about the whereabouts of their child, who then informed the child’s relatives.
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Sector 25 gets new electric crematorium
Chandigarh, January 3 The new electric crematorium has been installed at the cost
of Rs 59 lakh, which includes the cost of new wire panels and generator sets. It also has a separate chamber for collecting bones and ashes. But, not many people opt for this unconventional way of cremating the body. Figures reveal that on an average 120 tonnes of wood is needed for cremating at least
300 bodies in traditional manner every month. If people start opting for this a large number of trees could be saved from being
axed. However, out of 10 bodies cremated every day on an average, only one or two bodies, mostly unclaimed ones are cremated in the electric crematorium. While in the West and even in bigger Indian cities, this method of cremating the dead is preferred over the traditional one. Call it as a lack of awareness or rituals related with the traditional cremation, most of the people are not willing to opt for this method, a corporation official remarked.
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Sangarsh committee protests against GMADA
Mohali, January 3 The protesters raised slogans against GMADA officials and demanded action against those who had failed to execute the orders issued by the Punjab Chief Minister, which said that a draw of lots for the remaining plots should be held. Around 1,400 allottees are still awaiting the draw of lots. President of the committee Sucha Singh Kalour said that even the allottees who had been given possession of plots were feeling harassed as there were no proper arrangements of water supply, sewerage and power in the area and they had to visit GMADA office time and again. He alleged that the draw of lots for the remaining plots was being deliberately delayed due to the directions of certain Akali leaders.
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1 hurt in accidental gunfire shot
Mohali, January 3 Though no police official was available to give comments, sources said the victim was studying the functioning of the loaded weapon when it accidentally fired. But nothing can be said till the statement of the victim was not recorded, said a police official. The victim has been admitted to the PGI with injuries in his abdominal area and was said to still unfit to give the statement to the police. After being admitted to the PGI, the Chandigarh police was inadvertently informed and they recorded the statement of the victim.
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Industrial shed catches fire
Chandigarh, January 3 Immediately, the fire tenders were called, and two of them reached from Ram Darbar and the Sector-32 fire station. The fire was brought under control with in 7-8 minutes. While nobody got injured, goods worth Rs 50,000 were damaged.
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1 charred to death
Panchkula, January 3 Short-circuit was believed to be the reason behind the fire. According to information, Balbeer Singh was sleeping inside the store when the incident took place. After the post-mortem examination in a hospital, the body was handed over to the family of the deceased today.
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Man found dead
Chandigarh, January 3 The deceased has been identified as Vijay Kumar, he was alone at his house and nobody was looking after him. The police said the body had been sent to Government Multi-Specialty Hospital, Sector 16, where a postmortem would be conducted tomorrow. Sudershan Thakur, SHO, the Sector 36 police station, said, “He was suffering with an ailment and was living alone at his house from the past 15 years.”
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Auto drivers attend workshops
Chandigarh, January 3 Lectures on road safety and tips on safe driving besides thousands of pamphlets were also distributed among auto-rickshaw drivers. JS Cheema, DSP (Traffic), along with other police personnel was present on the occasion.
— TNS
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DOEACC to handle MC complaint cell
Chandigarh, January 3 Now, the authorities of the municipal corporation have decided to launch a new complaint number, which would be handled by DOEACC, a government agency. It is already handling complaints addressed to the UT Administration. Earlier, a complaint number existed for addressing all corporation-related complaints. According to sources, numerous complaints were being registered every day and also redressed. But many a times, the complaints ended up confusing the officials who were not sure whether a particular road, or area falls under municipal jurisdiction or the UT administration. Unlike the earlier service, the new complaint cell number would work two ways. As soon as a complaint would get registered, it would be forwarded to the JE or SDO concerned. The complaint can be related to the public health wing, sanitation and roads etc. Complaints would not only be sorted out but the same would also be conveyed to the complainants as well. Even the officer concerned is unable to sort out the problem; its status would be communicated to the complainants, the sources added. “The new service will be more convenient for the residents as will come to know about the status of their complaints”, said T PS Phoolka, municipal joint commissioner. At least five staff members of DOEACC would take care of the service, which is due to start, soon. The complaint number is yet to be decided and would soon be advertised. The entire project is being launched at the estimated cost of Rs 30, 000 to Rs 40,000. This issue was raised in the recently held municipal House meeting.
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Accounts technician course launched
Chandigarh, January 3 While addressing the media, Kunal Banerjee, president of the ICWAI, said the institute had also signed the mutual recognition of Indian ICWAI with CIMA, UK, a leading management accountancy institute in the world. “The institute, continuing its efforts in the management-accounting field, has introduced the Management Accounting Guidelines in India, in collaboration with the CMA, Canada,” said Kunal. Recently, the institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). The MoU would provide recognition of the ICWAI examination by IGNOU, where students would be eligible for IGNOU’s BCom degree by passing institute’s four exams, he added. The mode of education will be in both the languages, Hindi and English, with three years of the course duration.
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