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Desilting Sukhna will cost Rs 80 crore
Chandigarh, February 23
It will cost Rs 80 crore and take five years to desilt the Sukhna Lake and increase its depth, says a latest communique sent by the Visakhapatnam-based National Ship Building and Design Corporation of India to the Chandigarh Administration.

CAT stays creation of DSP’s post against quota
Chandigarh, February 23
The Central Administrative Tribunal today stayed the conduct of the Departmental Promotion Committee for promotion of Inspectors and DSPs of the Chandigarh Police, thereby affecting their promotions.

Two Xens promoted
Chandigarh, February 23
The Union Public Service Commission has promoted Mr Kishanjit Singh and Mr S.K. Jaitely as Superintending Engineers of the Chandigarh Administration.

Introduction of high security number plates to miss May 31 deadline
Chandigarh, February 23
City residents may have to wait longer to get high security number plates for their vehicles as arrangements for the purpose are yet to be made.

All set for ‘Festival of Gardens’ tomorrow
Chandigarh, February 23
The Rose Garden here wears a festive look to welcome guests at the annual festival from February 25 to February 27. This is the 33rd “Festival of Gardens”.

• Traffic regulations for Rose Fest

Passing Thru

COMMUNITY

Unbearable stench at Grain Market
Chandigarh, February 23
There are more than 125 unoccupied booths for vegetable and fruit- sellers in the Grain Market, Sector 26. The fact is interesting in the light that as a part of the ongoing anti-encroachment drive, scores of vegetable and fruit-sellers are uprooted by the authorities daily who stage comeback the next day.

Sec-8 market closed; shopkeepers told to assist police
Chandigarh, February 23
Shopkeepers, who today kept the Sector 8 market closed in protest against the high-handedness of the traffic police, were themselves made traffic marshals.

Industrial Area lacking even basic facilities Panchkula, February 23 Apathy on the part of various departments of the government has led to the near failure of the Industrial Area in the township. The dilapidated condition of roads in the Industrial Area, Panchkula, shows the apathy of the government towards development of the area. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

Awards for NGOs announced
Chandigarh, February 23
To motivate and recognise outstanding work done by NGOs in the Union Territory of Chandigarh, the Department today announced three state-level annual awards.

City Congress leader falls, in serious condition

Laboratory inaugurated
Panchkula, February 23
Chairman of Sood Sewa Bhawan Trust and Municipal Councillor, V.K. Sood today inaugurated a charitable diagnostic laboratory at Sood Bhavan, Sector 10.

CRIME

Police inaction alleged
Zirakpur, February 23
A Bartana based retired defence personnel Mr Rajinder Singh and his family have been living in fear for the last fortnight following threats from some unscrupulous property dealers.

Car, scooter stolen
Chandigarh, February 23
A Ford Ikon car and a scooter were stolen from the city while the police has arrested one person for stealing cloth from a shop, according to the police here, today.

BUSINESS

Market panel meets today on no-trust vote
Chandigarh, February 23
A meeting of the Market Committee has been summoned tomorrow to discuss the motion of no confidence against its chairman.

India all set to market handicrafts to world
Chandigarh, February 23
India is all set to market its handicrafts to the world in a big way. Associating sportspersons of international repute, barring cricketers, to market these crafts around the globe is the latest idea up their sleeve.

700 fill property tax forms
Chandigarh, February 23
A team of MC officials today made themselves available to the industrialists of the city to assist them in depositing property tax on their industrial units and in filling the self assessment scheme forms.

• Apni mandi in Sector 39 on Fridays

EDUCATION

Architecture engg students first to get jobs, says study
Mohali, February 23
In an interesting finding, the review committee reporting on revitalizing technical education in Punjab has pointed that architecture engineering students in the state are among the first to obtain jobs followed by agriculture engineers.

Guru Nanak Varsity wins Bhangra competition Chandigarh, February 23 It was the day of the bhangra and giddha at the Panjab University today as their annual cultural festival-Jhankar, organised by the Panjab University Students Council, entered second day. Music and the rhythmic movements of the dancers charged the atmosphere as the university auditorium remained full to its capacity while the folk dances regaled the audience. Students present bhangra during Jhankar-2005 at Panjab University on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Practise discipline, Governor advises NCC cadets

Chandigarh, February 23 The Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd), today called upon NCC cadets to practise discipline, adventurism, fortitude and ideals which they acquired during training. This would enable them to contribute to society and the country. Punjab Governor and UT Administrator S.F. Rodrigues with the NCC cadets, who won medals at Republic Day parade in Delhi. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Prof Yashpal interacts with students Chandigarh, February 23 As part of its ongoing ‘Campaign for Peace-city Chandigarh’ Yuvsatta in association with CRRID today organised an interaction of Prof Yashpal with students of different schools. Prof Yashpal interacts with school children at the Centre of Research, Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID), Sector 19, Chandigarh on Wednesday. — Tribune photo Malkiat Singh

PU panel rejects move to limit CLs in December
Chandigarh, February 23
The move to bring in order to the university departments has been thwarted once again at Panjab University as a high-powered committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof K.N. Pathak, has decided against the proposal to limit the casual leaves to be availed by the employees to four in December, the end of the year.

Farewell for senior students
Panchkula, February 23
Students of Jainendra Gurukul School, Sector 1, hosted a farewell party for the students of Class X at Kalagram, here today. The programme comprised cultural items and titles for Class X students.

Roll numbers of X, XII students despatched
Mohali, February 23
The Punjab School Education Board has despatched roll numbers of students appearing in the matriculation and Class XII examinations starting from March 2.

Book exhibition held at MCM DAV College
Chandigarh, February 23
A book exhibition was put up by MCM DAV College for Women, Sector 36, on the college premises, here today. The exhibition offered a wide array of books ranging from cookery, literature, self-help to bestsellers.

COURTS

Four jailed for life
Panchkula, February 23
A court here today sentenced four persons accused of kidnapping a young girl, to life. Additional District and Sessions Judge, J.R. Chauhan, ordered rigorous imprisonment for a life term to all four accused of kidnapping — Lovepreet Kaur, Lohit Kaushal, Parminder and Manjit Singh.

CAT notice on ASIs’ direct recruitment
Chandigarh, February 23
Acting on an application moved by 20 head constables against the direct recruitment for the posts of Assistant Sub-Inspector in the Chandigarh police, the Central Administrative Tribunal yesterday issued notice to the local police.