B Ed Admissions Today
But course yet to get NCTE affiliation
Chandigarh, July 11
Counselling for admissions to the Bachelor of Education 4-year integrated programme begins tomorrow, but Panjab University has yet to receive the mandatory affiliation from the National Council of Teachers’ Education (NCTE) for the same.
For driver’s licence, poll roll alone will do
Chandigarh, July 11
A voter ID card or ration card will not be admitted as proof of residence at the office of the registering and licensing authority (RLA).
NRI to invest $ 1 billion in Indian realty market
Chandigarh, July 11
Jaswinder Oberai, a successful NRI businessman of Swiss nationality, has returned to his native Punjab to start many real estate and other projects in the state. He is the founder and managing director of Synergy Asset Management, which manages over $ 1-billion assets of many major European and North American financial institutions and high-net worth individuals.
Jaswinder Oberai |
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Be fair, defence counsel tells GCM
Chandigarh, July 11
The defence counsel, in a general court martial (GCM) trying a colonel here for alleged misappropriation of ammunition in the Kargil sector, today raised objections to the manner in which the trial proceedings were being conducted.
Army fears let-down in court
Promotes Brig
Chandigarh, July 11
After keeping a brigadier waiting for about two years and promoting an officer junior to him, the Army today issued his promotion orders a short while before the matter was scheduled to come up for hearing before the Delhi High Court.
Mauled by Malls
Experts debunk admin policy
Chandigarh, July 11
Norms on adequate parking spaces, smooth flow of traffic and strict environment controls should be followed while allowing multiplexes in the city. Though multiplexes are welcome, they should not become a source of public inconvenience.
Mohali IT Hub Plans
All noise, no funds
Mohali, July 11
Two years ago, former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh announced at a mega conclave on IT that Rs 200 crore would be spent on the development of Mohali as a major IT hub.
Cops suspended for chaining juvenile
Chandigarh, July 11
The Punjab DGP today informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that the two police personnel allegedly responsible for chaining a juvenile accused admitted to the PGI have been placed under suspension.
Former councillor attacked by SP leader
Chandigarh, July 11
A former nominated councillor, P.C. Sanghi, has accused the president of the local unit of the Samajwadi Party and the husband of a councillor, of manhandling him in a park in Sector 21-B here this evening.
Legalise sting operations, says ex-CBI chief
Chandigarh, July 11
Former Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Joginder Singh is a strong supporter of sting operations saying these should be legalised to strengthen democracy.
Joginder underscores press freedom
Chandigarh, July 11
The freedom of press is vital for democracy. This was stated by Joginder Singh, former director of the CBI, today. He was in the city to launch Green Apple Foundation School of Journalism and New Media. The school would be run with technical assistance from Drake University, USA.
Former CBI director Joginder Singh discusses a point with D.S. Gill, president of the GAF School of Journalism and New Media, Chandigarh, on Wednesday.
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Beam Blues
Employees keep out of office
Chandigarh, July 11
Fearing that another portion of the beam supporting the roof in the estate office’s record room would fall, the employees spent the entire day sitting outside the room.
BLOOMING BEAUTY
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A football lily flowers in a garden in Chandigarh.
— Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan |
Elusive rain pushes humidity to 85 pc
Chandigarh, July 11
Chandigarh recorded the second sultriest day of July today, with the prevailing weather systems forcing humidity levels to rise. Absence of rain aggravated the situation.
Entries invited for children’s bravery awards
Chandigarh, July 11
The Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW), New Delhi, has invited applications for Bravery awards for 2007. Children between 8 to 18 years, who have shown exemplary courage in a difficult situation or have to their credit a meritorious deed, can apply. The achievement must have been made between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007.
28-yr-old youth found dead
Chandigarh, July 11
A 28-year-old man was found dead near Shahpur Chowk here this evening. Ruling out the possibility of foul play, the police said no visible injury mark was found on the body.
176 traffic violators booked
Chandigarh, July 11
The traffic police today booked 176 motorists for violating rules. The police had set up seven checking points in various parts of the city.
Demolition put off
Chandigarh, July 11
A demolition drive to remove unauthorised structures in Kumhar Colony, Sector 25, was given up after officials realised that they did not have adequate force to remove the structures. A number of people had gathered at the spot. The drive would be continued tomorrow.
— TNS
Three hurt in accident
Mohali, July 11
Three persons were injured, one of them seriously, in an accident that took place on the road separating Phase V and IV here this afternoon.
Sec 11 showroom sealed
Panchkula, July 11
In compliance of the Supreme Court orders, a team led by former Delhi High Court judge R.N. Aggarwal today sealed a showroom in Sector 11 after a 10-day reprieve.
Carpenter run over by train
Panchkula, July 11
A 20-year-old carpenter, running a small business in Dhakoli, was crushed under a train at the Sector-19 level crossing this evening.
Sec 16 resident alleges theft of Rs 80,000
Panchkula, July 11
A resident of Sector 16, Rajinder Pal Gupta, yesterday alleged theft of Rs 80,000 from his house while the occupants were away.
Living in fear of dog attack
Mohali, July 11
Stray dogs have become a menace in certain localities here with the Municipal Council failing to launch a consistent drive to tackle the problem.
Sec 22 rotary — A site for traffic chaos
Chandigarh, July 11
The small rotary on the road dividing Sector 22 and Sector 17, opposite the ISBT, has made the area accident-prone. In the absence of any check, accidents, jams, and scuffles have become a routine affair here.
The traffic mess at the rotary near Sector 22, Chandigarh. — Tribune
photo by Manoj Mahajan |
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