Theft at shop in Dadu Majra

Chandigarh: A theft reportedly took place at a shop in Dadu Majra Colony. According to the police, the complainant, Ram Singh, stated that unknown person stole around Rs40,000 and some documents from his shop, Sai Departmental Store, on September 28. The police were informed about the incident following which cops reached the spot and started an investigation into it. Meanwhile, a case was registered in this connection at the Maloya police station. TNS

Two booked for raping woman

Mohali: Two persons have been booked on the charge of raping a 34-year-old woman on the pretext of offering her a role in a movie. The suspects, identified as Sunil and Dinesh, are residents of Mumbai. They are yet to be arrested. TNS

Power supply to be hit today

Chandigarh: Due to an urgent maintenance work, the electricity supply to following areas will remain suspended on September 30. In parts of Sector 29-C and D, 41, Ram Darbar, Phase 1, Mauli Jagran Complex-II (EWS houses) and Daria Village, there will be no power supply from 10 am to 3 pm. The maintenance work will also affect the supply in parts of Sector 25 and 38 from 10 am to 4 pm. TNS

drawing contest

Chandigarh: The Dietetics Department, GMSH-16, in association with the Indian Dietetic Association, Netprofan, and Nutrition Society of India, Chandigarh chapter, celebrated Poshan Maah by organising an online drawing competition for junior classes at St John’s High School. Dr G Dewan, Director, Health Services-cum-Mission Director (NHM), addressed the children and asked them to be brand ambassadors of health and nutrition. TNS

Int’l webinar

Chandigarh: The Department of Library and Information Science, PU, organised an international webinar on ‘Disaster management: an integrated approach’. Heather Brown, Assistant Director, Artlab Australia, was the resource person. Heather laid emphasis on risk management and prevention so that institutions can prepare to respond with a proper plan of action when needed. TNS

World Heart Day

Patiala: Those who underwent bypass surgery at Patiala Heart Institute observed World Heart Day by cutting a cake on Tuesday. Dr SPS Bagga, senior cardiac surgeon, and Dr Biswajit Maharana, senior cardiac intensivist, were present on occasion. TNS

Syndicate meet

Patiala: Punjabi University will hold a meeting of the Syndicate on Wednesday. The university will discuss changing the name of laboratory assistants on campus to junior technician (grade-4). TNS

Mohali student shines in olympiad

Mohali: Vamika Saini, a resident Sector 70, Mohali, and a student of Paragon Senior Secondary School secured the all-India third rank in an English Olympiad organised by Orange Education Pvt Ltd. She has been rewarded with Rs30,000 and a merit certificate. Vamika gives the credit for her success to her parents and her English mentor, Dr Rajeev Chanana. Her mother Sapna Saini and father Subhash Chand were proud of their daughter for getting the third rank. TNS

Get turmeric milk in city

Chandigarh: Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Mandip Singh Brar on Tuesday launched Verka’s ‘haldi’ milk. General Manager, Verka Chandigarh Dairy, Uttam Kumar Sinha, said the therapeutic drink could prove to be the best health drink, especially during the pandemic, for boosting immunity and strength of the body. TNS