Student of PU hangs herself

Chandigarh: A 24-year-old student of Panjab University allegedly hanged herself from a ceiling fan at her home in Dhanas. The victim has been identified as Anchal. The door of her room was found bolted from inside. No suicide note was recovered. The body was shifted to the GMSH-16. The police have initiated inquest proceedings into the incident. TNS

Constable found dead in barracks

Chandigarh: A CISF constable, Khem Raj (41), allegedly committed suicide at barrack number 6 in Sector 1 here on Monday night. His colleagues found him hanging around 7 pm and rushed him to a hospital where he was declared brought dead. Head Constable Khem Raj was posted as mess commander and had returned from Jammu and Kashmir a fortnight ago. TNS

Teachers to shut VC’S office

Patiala: The teaching staff of Punjabi University, who have been awaiting deposition of GPF deductions from their salaries in their respective accounts since May, have now decided to close the main entrance to the Vice-Chancellor’s office in protest. TNS

Demolition team faces resistance

Panchkula: A demolition drive by the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) could not be carried out due to protest from residents of Madrasi Colony in Sector 21 on Tuesday. Estate Officer Anil Doon said the HSVP would soon take the possession of the land. TNS

Dr Bhushan gets PU CoE charge

Chandigarh: PU VC Prof Raj Kumar has given the additional charge of Controller of Examinations(CoE) to Dr Jagat Bhushan, Principal of the dental institute. TNS