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‘Nominal taxes, grants make life comfortable’
Chandigarh, February 26
With world-class amenities and nominal taxes, Chandigarh is a pampered city. With UT status, apart from being capital to Punjab and Haryana, the city seems to be a perfect abode for a cross-section of residents, including the politicians, serving and retired civil and military officers, businessmen, professionals and the
NRIs.
UNITED FOR A CAUSE: Panjab University students protest against corruption and terrorism in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo: Manoj Mahajan
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Getting SC certificate tough task
Chandigarh, February 26
Getting a Scheduled Caste (SC) certificate for a
Dalit, migrated to or born in Chandigarh, is a strenuous task and the impact is on over 18 per cent of the total population of the city, which is being devoid of their reservation benefits.
Mayor presents Rs 590-cr budget
Chandigarh, February 26
Mayor Kamlesh today presented the budget with a deficit of Rs 70.55 for the year 2009-10 amidst opposition’s drama. Though she opened her budget speech saying that the budget is neither deficit nor any new taxes are being levied, with little juggling of figures, and with opening balance, effort was made to hide the deficiency.
City to host Audi Quattro Cup
Chandigarh, February 26
The stage is set for the Audi Quattro Cup 2009 Amateur Golf Championship that tees off on the par-72 greens of the Chandigarh Golf Club here on Saturday.
Thunderbolt rally from March 20
Chandigarh, February 26
The St John’s Old Boys’ Association
(SJOBA) will be conducting its 22nd Annual SJOBA Thunderbolt Rally, a FMSCI recognised event, from March 20 to 22.
Oppn stages walkout in MC
Chandigarh, February 26
High drama was witnessed today in the MC when members of the opposition and nominated councillors staged a walkout the moment the meeting began today.
It all started with Congress councillor Manjit Singh Chauhan’s speech wherein he gave all credit to Pawan Kumar Bansal for allowing second floor in houses in rehabilitation colonies.
Mayor Kamlesh calls marshal to keep away Harnam Dass Kala, councillor,
during a meeting in Chandigarh. A Tribune photograph
Employer accused of hitting labourer to death
Chandigarh, February 26
Mystery shrouds the death of a 45-year-old labourer, Madan Lal, who died at the Sector-16 Government Multi-Speciality Hospital yesterday. Though the police is waiting for the autopsy report to initiate any action, the deceased’s colleagues allege that he was hit by his employer, yesterday.
Bees attack Orissa cricketers
Chandigarh, February 26
Close on the heels of a bee attack at GMSSS-33 yesterday, bees stung three cricket players from Orissa during a match at DAV College, Sector 10, today.
The injured have been identified as D.C Pradhan, B.K. Das and B.B.C.C. Mahapatra when the ball hit the branch where the beehive was located.
The injured were rushed to Government Multi-Speciality Hospital, Sector 16, where they were given first-aid.
While Das and Mahapatra were discharged within half-an-hour, Pradhan was kept under observation till late evening.
DC Pardhan, member of the Orissa cricket team, in
Sector 16 hospital. A Tribune photograph
Water rationing in Mohali from March 1
Residents to get water on alternate days
Mohali, February 26
To meet the shortage of water in Mohali in the coming months, the water supply and sanitation wing of the Department of Public Health has decided to go in for rationing of water supply which will begin from March 1.
Spurious milk was packed in Ludhiana
Mohali, February 26
The seizure of substandard milk pouches resembling the Verka milk packets from Panchkula and Zirakpur could be a tip of the iceberg.
Verka milk plant chairman Parminder Singh (left) shows the similarity in colour pattern of the substandard milk pouches under brand name ‘Vedeka’ and the genuine Verka milk pouches in Mohali on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
Dulari Bai enthrals audience
Chandigarh, February 26
An uproarious and breezy delineation of the greedy empire of Dulari Bai was effectively brought to the stage by artistes of the HAFED employees’ club at Tagore theatre here yesterday. The classic situational comedy play, sculpted by Mani Madhukar, was subjected to certain modifications to infuse freshness into the old play under the direction of thespian film actor, Kuldip Sharma. It was invigorating for the veteran actors, Parvesh Sethi, Vijay Saxena and Kuldip himself, playing multiple roles.
Infotech plots: Allottees decry enhanced rate
Mohali, February 26
The allottees of Punjab Infotech plots in the Industrial Area, phase 9 here, have sought the enhanced compensation demanded by Punjab Infotech be withdrawn. In a communication to the principal secretary, Industries and commerce, director (Industries) and MD, Punjab
Infotech, the allottees have pointed out that they had been allotted plots to set up small-scale industry in 1998.
Noted film director Yash Chopra gives autographs to students at a function in MCM DAV College, Chandigarh,
on Thursday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
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Buses impounded for Cong rally
Panchkula, February 26
Hundreds of buses of the region have allegedly been impounded by the transport authorities to carry Congress workers to Panipat tomorrow for attending a rally being organised
by the party.
Police procures pollution-check instruments
Chandigarh, February 26
To catch the polluting vehicles, the UT traffic police has procured four pollution-check instruments from the UT administration, which would be used for issuing challans.
Adulterated Food
Flour-mill owner seeks relief
Chandigarh, February 26
Flour-mill owner, whose food sample was seized on grounds of adulterated food but later acquitted by the court due to the fake degree of the Food Inspector, filed a case seeking compensation of Rs 10 lakh against the Director Health Services.
Prashar is officiating P’kula SP
Panchkula, February 26
Mahinder Prashar, Additional Superintendent of Police, Ambala, has taken over as officiating Superintendent of Police, Panchkula, here yesterday.
Jolt for SAD in plan board poll
Mohali, February 26
For the first time, the election of members of the District Planning Board, Mohali, was held at the MC bhavan here today.
Allahabad Bank opens branch
Zirakpur, February 26
A branch of the Allahabad Bank was inaugurated by Prabhjot Singh Mand, Deputy Commissioner, Mohali, at the Royal Estate on Zirakpur-Ambala highway here yesterday.
Doc dies mysteriously
Chandigarh, February 26
A 37-year-old doctor, Sandeep, a resident of Sector 20, died under mysterious circumstances at his residence. The victim was brought declared dead at
GMCH, Sector 32.
PU Notes
Science congress begins
Chandigarh, February 26
The 3rd Chandigarh Science Congress (CHASCON-2009) began at the Panjab University Auditorium here today . Dr AR Kidwai, Governor of Haryana, presided over. He expressed his satisfaction that the city had emerged as a centre of education with Panjab University as a focal point. He also released a souvenir and a CD of abstracts of research articles.
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With the administration allegedly succumbing to pressure from a powerful liquor lobby in Punjab by raising VAT on liquor from 4 per cent to 12.5 per cent, having drinks with your friends will cost you more from April 1 onwards.
The 2009-10 excise policy, which was reportedly cleared by UT Administrator SF Rodrigues today, had spelled bad news for the tipplers at a time when the country is reeling under severe recession.
