15012025-CT-01.qxd 1/14/2025 11:40 PM Page 1 c m y b Chandigarh tribune CONTRACTOR ARRESTED DAY AFTER BUILDING COLLAPSE THESE FAMILIES STAND FOR VALOUR & SACRIFICE SOKHI SHOOTS FOR SECOND SEASON OF LAUGHTER CHEF Booked under Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. P2 Legacies are intertwined with history of the Army, the British Indian Army and even the army of Sikh Empire. P3 The chef is not only an expert with varied cuisines, but also adds a dash of comedy to lives of people. P4 » » MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 21°C | MIN 8°C YESTERDAY MAX 22.5°C | MIN 7°C SUNSET WEDNESDAY 5.45 PM SUNRISE THURSDAY 7:19 AM » WEDNESDAY | 15 JANUARY 2025 | CHANDIGARH FORECAST /THETRIBUNECHD FACEBOOK/CHANDIGARHTRIBUNE Admn starts restoring Leisure Valley sculptures, ropes in art college faculty THE TRIBUNE IMPACT WHAT’S ON Sheetal CHANDIGARH Exhibition of works by architect SD Sharma, who was associated with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret: From January 15 to February 15, Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10 Tribune News Service Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria flags off new buses. PRADEEP TEWARI Green drive: UT to procure 358 e-buses in two years Tribune News Service Solo Exhibition: Path of Endurance by Guramarpreet Kaur, from Jan 15 to 18, 11 am to 7 pm, Alliance Francaise, Sector 36-A APNI MANDI Chandigarh: Sectors 15, 40, 46 and 52 Panchkula: Sector 25 Mohali: Phase 11 Please send information about events in tricity at: whatson@tribunemail.com Chandigarh, January 14 To promote eco-friendly transportation in the city, the UT Administration aims to procure 358 electric buses in two years. Flagging off 60 new ordinary buses of the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) on Makar Sankranti today, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria emphasised that the launch of the initiative on such a significant day makes it even more special. “The step is a major milestone in strengthening and modernising public transport Guv says CTU fleet to be made 100% electric by 2026-27, flags off 60 ordinary buses in Chandigarh,” he said. The Governor highlighted CTU’s efforts to promoting eco-friendly transportation and announced that the administration aims to make the CTU fleet 100% electric by 2026-27. He added that this will not only reduce diesel consumption but also significantly improve the city’s air quality. So far, the administration has included 80 electric buses in the fleet, resulting in a saving of 29.81 lakh litres of diesel and a reduction in 7,872 metric tonnes of carbon emissions. Under the PM E-Bus Scheme, 100 more electric buses will soon be added to the fleet. The 60 new buses come equipped with modern features such as an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), smart card facility and integration with the Tri-City Mobile App. These technologies will allow passengers to check live location of buses, besides schedule and fare details, making their travel more convenient and efficient. continued on page 2 c m y b Chandigarh, January 14 Two days after The Tribune highlighted the neglect of sculptures in Leisure Valley, the Chandigarh Administration initiated restoration work today to bring these masterpieces back to their former glory. Public outcry fuelled by the news report brought the damage to the sculptures to light. Realising the cultural significance of these installations, the administration decided to intervene. UT Chief Engineer CB Ojha stated that the repair work had commenced and a thorough inspection was being conducted to determine the appropriate care and maintenance each installation required. Leisure Valley, a testament to Chandigarh’s vibrant artis- Labourers repair an artwork in Leisure Valley, Sector 10, in Chandigarh on Tuesday. PRADEEP TEWARI tic legacy, once boasted installations by celebrated sculptors such as Shiv Singh, Sardari Lal Parasher, HS Kulkarni and Charanjit Singh Matharu. However, the sculptures had fallen into a state of disrepair, caught in a bureaucratic maze without clear ownership or responsibility. The installations were in a state of neglect, with metal rusting away, masonry eroding and chipped murals turning the continued on page 2 Villager beaten to death at home on Lohri night Mohali, January 14 A 45-year-old resident of Shampur village was beaten to death at his home by four assailants allegedly over a financial dispute around 11 pm on Lohri night. Baljinder Puri, an agriculturist, sustained chest injuries and was rushed to GMCH, Sector 32, in Chandi- Altercation triggered by playing of loud music garh, where doctors declared him dead. He is survived by his wife and three children. Around 10 pm, one of the assailants, Narinder came outside Baljinder’s house and start- ed playing loud music on his tractor. As he did not relent despite Baljinder’s objection, the latter called up the village sarpanch. After sometime, the music system developed a snag and the assailant arranged another tractor and continued playing music. Later, the sarpanch reached the spot and tried to resolve the matter. In the meantime, Narinder reportedly called Shampur residents Inderpreet Singh, Sachin, Prajwal and Jaswinder Puri. All of them reportedly attacked the victim inside the house. After Baljinder fell unconscious, they fled the spot. continued on page 2