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Six students hurt as bus overturns
Chandigarh, January 28
Six students of Vivek High School, Mohali, had a miraculous escape after a school bus they were travelling in overturned at the Sector 17/9 light point at 8 am today.
The students sustained minor injuries and were discharged after treatment at the
GMSH, Sector 16.
A school bus that overturned at the Sector 17/9 light point in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Setback for UT Admn
Chandigarh, January 28
In a major setback for the UT Administration, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has turned down the request of the UT Administration to lift a ban on land acquisition. The ban was imposed by the
MHA. The ministry has asked for the status of the land available with the Administration.
 Mega credit camp
Mohali DC distributes 21 eco-rickshaws
Mohali, January 28
A mega credit camp was organised at the Municipal Bhawan where sanction letters worth Rs 21 lakh were given to beneficiaries by Mohali Deputy Commissioner Varun Roojam here today.
The DRI (differential rate of interest) credit camp was organised by the Lead Bank office with the active participation of banks in the district.
An eco-rickshaw given by Deputy Commissioner Varun Roojam at the MC office in Mohali on Monday. A Tribune photograph
Mayor puts off F&CC elections
Chandigarh, January 28
City Mayor Subhash Chawla today postponed the MC house meeting and the Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC) elections to January 30.
The elections were to be held on January 29. The Mayor's decision has not gone down well with the opposition parties as they are terming the decision unethical and illegal.
General House on January 30
House tax to be on civic body’s agenda
Chandigarh, January 28
Though the city Mayor is against the imposition of house tax, nominated councillors today submitted an application to the Mayor and the MC Commissioner, asking them to table the house tax agenda in the General House scheduled for January 30.
Chandigarh scan
171 units of blood donated
As many as 171 units of blood were donated at the 28th blood donation camp organised by the Canara Bank Officers’ Association, Chandigarh Region. The camp, held to mark Republic Day, was organised in association with the department of transfusion medicine,
PGI. During the camp Pragraj Sharma donated blood for the 205th time in his life. The star donor was joined by Atul Kapoor (42nd time) and Gulab Singh (78th time). Members of the association along with their family members from Chandigarh,
Ambala, Karnal, Ludhiana, Patiala, Panchkula and Mohali donated blood.
Insurance company penalised for denying mediclaim
Chandigarh, January 28
The New India Assurance Company has been penalised for denying a medical claim and has also been directed to pay Rs 35,000 as compensation. The company had denied claim against tongue cancer operation of the complainant claiming that it was caused due to tobacco chewing.
CTU treads path with caution
Chandigarh, January 28
The scam-hit Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) is treading cautiously while recruiting 150 drivers.
The conductor recruitment scam had raised many an eyebrow two years ago. The undertaking has received 3,000 applicants.
A candidate takes a driving test at the CTU workshop in Industrial Area, Phase I, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: S Chandan
Girl forced to live with man who raped her
Panchkula, January 28
Even after the Delhi gang rape case, the Panchkula police has not learnt any lesson. Allegations by a minor girl revealed that policemen forced her to live with an accused who raped her. A 17-year-old resident of Morni alleged that after she was abducted while coming back from school, she was raped by a youth and in connivance with the policemen she was kept hostage.
Tableau on lok adalats to spread awareness
Mohali, January 28
To spread awareness among the public about the schemes, legal rights and importance of lok
adalats, the Mohali District Legal Authority Services adopted a novel way by parking the tableau depicting a “lok
adalat” scene in front of local district courts here today.
The tableau outside the district courts in Mohali on Monday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
3 more cases of swine flu surface
Chandigarh, January 28
Three new cases of swine flu were reported in city hospitals today. Of these, one case was reported at the GMCH, Sector 32, while the other two were reported in
Haryana.
Illegal structures razed at Balongi
Mohali, January 28
Swinging into action against illegal constructions along the National Highway, the Public Works Department (PWD) demolished at least six structures, including a liquor vend and three shops, at Balongi village here today morning.
The drive passed off peacefully as officials on duty did not witness any protest.
A JCB machine demolishes an illegal structure at National Highway 21 in Kharar on Monday. Tribune photo: Vicky Gharu
Ludhiana ACP’s bribe case hearing adjourned till Feb 8
Mohali, January 28
In the bribe case against Ludhiana’s Assistant Commissioner of Police
(ACP) Gurcharan Singh, the local court today adjourned the hearing till February 8.
Earlier, the ACP, who has been released on bail by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, was present in the court today.
From schools
Republic Day celebrations
Chandigarh: Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Government Model High School, Sector 29. The National Flag was unfurled in the presence the staff and students, who sang the National Anthem. Students took part a cultural
programme.
A shot in the arm for NSUi at PU
Chandigarh, January 28
In a bid to strengthen the Congress youth wing in Panjab University, senior student leaders affiliated to the Student Organisation of Panjab University
(SOPU) and Panjab University Students’ Union (PUSU) joined the National Students’ Union of India
(NSUI) here today.
Student leaders after joining the National Students’ Union of India at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Monday.
Tribune photo: S Chandan
CBSE introduces web-based software for providing question papers, marking scheme
Chandigarh, January 28
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will not provide question papers and marking scheme on compact disks for the forthcoming written examination of classes IX and X.
The CDs that were being sent till the previous examination in the current academic session have been replaced by a web-based software — CBSE Integrated Test Management System
(CBSE-ITMS).
PEC university of technology
Vehicle-free zoning receives mixed response
Chandigarh, January 28
On the first day, the vehicle-free zoning on the PEC University of Technology campus received mixed response from students. Students who are accustomed to park their vehicles outside their departments got late for classes, as they had to walk from the designated parking lots to
the departments.
Students walk on a designated vehicle-free road, meant only for pedestrians and cyclists, at the PEC University of Technology in Sector 12, Chandigarh, on Monday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari
MCM students showcase latest trends in winter fashion
Chandigarh, January 28
Bringing their research and study of the latest fashion trends to the ramp, students of cosmetology and beauty care organised a fashion show at MCM DAV College, Sector 36, here today.
Through different rounds, that incorporated both traditional and modern styles, students
showcased various trends that got popular in this winter season. The event aimed at providing a platform for practical learning of students.
Students take part in a fashion show at MCM DAV College, Sector 36, in Chandigarh on Monday. Tribune
photo: S Chandan
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Inadequate publicity regarding the shifting of the district courts from Sector 17 to the new District Courts Complex in Sector 43 has led to confusion among litigants.
A local court today sent all accused, including suspended Superintendent of Police (Vigilance) Amandeep
Kaur, in the ETO Ranjit Singh suicide case to judicial remand till February 16.
Earlier, Amandeep Kaur, along with the other four accused, constable Harminder Singh, Paramjit Singh, a driver, Rajiv Sood and Rajinder
Gopi, both Ludhiana-based transporters, were produced in the court of the Mohali Additional District and Sessions Judge (Senior Division) RS
Rai, as their 14-day judicial remand came to an end today.
