265 violate curfew, detained
Chandigarh: A total of 265 persons were on Tuesday rounded up by the Chandigarh Police for violating the curfew orders. The police said besides, 114 vehicles were detained and 239 impounded in different parts of the city. The police also registered four cases under Section 188 of the IPC in the city. Since March 23, a total of 9,260 persons have been rounded up, 5,022 vehicles detained and 1,932 impounded. A total of 120 persons have been booked under Section 188 of the IPC. TNS
49 violators held in Ambala
Ambala: The police have arrested 49 persons for violating the lockdown during the past 24 hours on Tuesday. According to the police, the suspects were caught roaming around, opening shops (other than that of essential commodities) and disrupting government servants from discharging their duties in violation of the prohibitory order to contain the spread of Covid-19 . TNS
Veterans contribute
Chandigarh: As the nation continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, a large number of veterans from Western Command have come forward to extend their support by contributing to the PM-CARES fund from their savings. Those residing at the Senior Veterans Home (SVH) of Western Command at Panchkula have made major contributions towards the cause. Among the major donors are Subedar Khem Singh, Honorary Lieutenant AD Sharma and Hav SK Chauhan, who have contribute Rs 1.01 lakh each, Surinder Kaur, wife of Late Col Manmohan Singh donated Rs 50.000, while Sub Maj DD Chadha gave Rs 31,000. All serving ranks have already contributed a day’s salary. TNS
PU-CET ON June 13, PUMEET ON MAY 31
Chandigarh: In view of the Covid-19 outbreak, Panjab University (PU) has rescheduled entrance tests. The PU-CET (PG) will now be held on June 13 and June 14, while PUMEET-2020 will now be conducted on May 31. The prospectus, including application form, for the entrance tests will now be made available online on April 20, instead of April 7 and April 9, informed Prof Parvinder Singh, Controller of Examinations, PU. He said: “A detailed schedule will also be available on the websites.” TNS
Helpline for PU students
Chandigarh: To facilitate students during the lockdown and to provide them with information regarding examination and admission, the PU has made helplines operational. Prof Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, PU, said for exam-related queries, KG Grover, AR Examination, could be contacted on 9464511696, and Deepak Kaushik, AR Secrecy, could be reached to on 8146700440. For admission-related queries, Deepak Singh Rana, DUI Office, may be contacted on 9803069111 and students could also make a call to Devinder Singh Rawat, DUI Office, on 9780413094. The dates for May examinations are yet to be decided. TNS
DPS starts online classes
Chandigarh: Delhi Public School, Mohali, has started online classes for students. According to a press release, the school has carefully planned a study package of two hours that students have to sit through daily, divided over several subjects. A routine has been drawn up. The students have been given links, which they use to log on to the virtual classroom. Apart from online teaching via a video-call app, teachers are also sharing chapter-wise assignments of different subjects. The online sessions began from April 1. TNS
Desh Bhagat varsity DONATES
Fatehgarh Sahib: Reacting to the appeal of the Prime Minister, the staff of Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, has contributed a day’s salary to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund/PM Cares. Chancellor Zora Singh said they were always available to stand by the nation. Pro- Chancellor Tajinder Kaur said as a responsible citizen, it was their responsibility to take all precautionary measures and extend support to overcome the situation. OC
Sanitisers, Masks distributed
Chandigarh: Municipal Corporation Councillor Shakti Prakash Devshali today distributed masks and sanitisers to door-to-door garbage collectors in Sector 29. The BJP leader said he had requested Mayor Raj Bala Malik to make the arrangments, following which it was distributed today. Many of the waste collectors did not have masks and were using their clothes or chunni as protective gear. “They visit every house and every nook and corner for picking waste. They come in contact with different people, thus it was imporant to provide them basic safety equipment. Residents will also remain safe with this,” added Devshali. Meanwhile, he said they have been distributing ration or food packets to the needy in his ward. “People are also requested to come forward, if they want to contribute for the cause,” he added. TNS
Quack held for violating curfew
Chandigarh: A quack has been arrested by the Chandigarh police for opening his shop at Gobindpura, Mani Majra during the curfew. Police officials said Roop Chand Dhiman (56), a resident of Mohalla Dera Sahib, Mani Majra, defied curfew orders by opening of his shop. A case under section 188 of the IPC has been registered against him at the Mani Majra police station. TNS
4 quarantined in Kharar
Kharar: Four members of a family, who reside in Gillco Valley, Kharar, have been home-quarantined today in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. Kharar Civil Hospital SMO Dr Tarsem Singh said those quarantined are relatives of a Ludhiana-based lady who died due to Covid-19 a couple of days ago. He said the victim had visited the said family on March 19. Dr Tarsem said samples of four persons have been sent for testing. OC
Kharar Admn seals 5 villages
Kharar: The administration on Tuesday sealed five villages falling within 3-km radius of Chatamli village in Ropar district. The villages include are Goslan, Kalewal, Badanpur, Barouli and Singhpura. A person suffering from Chatamli was tested Covid-19 positive and has been admitted at a hospital in Chandigarh. Kharar SDM Himanshu Jain said all these villages fall under Kharar sub-division. He said all residents of these were being examined. He said entry and exit of residents from these villages has been banned and essentials would be supplied to villagers. OC
Two held with intoxicants
Kharar: Th police have arrested two persons and recovered 170 tramadol tablets from them on Monday. The suspects have been identified as Sunil Kumar and Manjeet Singh. Kharar City SHO Bhagwant Singh said the duo was roaming on a motorcycle. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered. The suspects were produced before a local court, which sent them to police remand for three days. oc
