15032024-CT-01.qxd 3/15/2024 12:45 AM Page 1 c m y b Chandigarh tribune UT TO REPLACE 100 DIESEL BUSES WITH ELECTRIC ONES BJP ATTACKS AHLUWALIA, CALLS HIM ‘SUPER MAYOR’ WOMAN CONVICTED OF HUSBAND’S MURDER The Transport Department of UT will soon replace 100 diesel buses with electric ones. P2 The BJP slams Mayor and AAP leader Ahluwalia for making “false” promise of providing free water. P2 A UT court convicts a woman of murdering her husband with the help of his cousin three years ago. P2 » » PANCHKULA 40 MOHALI 92 401-500 301-400 201-300 101-200 51-100 0-50 SEVERE VERY POOR POOR MODERATE SATISFACTORY GOOD INBRIEF SECTOR 22 TRADER DUPED OF ~3.5L Chandigarh: A shopkeeper has been duped of Rs 3.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters. Harpreet Singh, who runs a mobile phone business at the Sector 22 market, reported that he received a call from a person who claimed to be from Ravi Telecom, New Delhi. The caller duped him on the pretext of selling mobile phone at wholesale rates. A case has been registered at the cybercrime police station. TNS WHAT’S ON CHANDIGARH APNI MANDI: Sectors 24 and 46 MOHALI APNI MANDI: Kumbhra PANCHKULA APNI MANDI: Sector 20 FACEBOOK/CHANDIGARHTRIBUNE Purohit hits back at Mayor over free water Sleep apnea cases rising in youth Sandeep Rana Chandigarh, March 14 The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here has witnessed a rise in the number of young patients reporting with adenoid tonsil and undergoing surgeries. Twenty young patients are being operated at the ENT Department in a month. Dr Sandeep Bansal, in charge of sleep lab, Department of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, shared, “Usually, the ENT Department operates 10 young patients, less than 12 years old, who have adenoid tonsil. During this season, the number of young patients needing surgery increases to 20 due to upper respiratory infections, chronic cough and asthma exacerbations in children. The adenoid tonsil leads to obstructive sleep apnea in paediatric patients..” Tribune News Service Chandigarh, March 14 A day after Mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor and AAP took on Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Banwari Lal Purohit, the latter defended his move against free water supply with remarks “it’s not ghar ki kheti or jungle raj here... There is a system which has to be followed by all.” To buttress his point, he shared the details of the MC’s expenditure and earnings during a press conference. Purohit said the civic body was already reeling under a huge loss of about Rs 150-175 crore per annum in ensuring water supply to the residents. The MC’s earnings from the water bills was only Rs 107 crore a year. The corporation’s yearly expenditure is around Rs 1,100-1,200 crore, while revenue is hardly Rs 500 crore. There is a big deficit of Rs 600-700 crore. To fill this gap, the UT Administration gives grant-in-aid (GIA) to the MC. “The MC asks us for funds and we further request the Centre for more funds. We have raised GIA to Rs 560 crore. Otherwise, the MC would not be able even to pay salaries of its own staff. After Says ‘it’s not ghar ki kheti or jungle raj here...’ UT Administrator Banwarilal Purohit addresses the media. RAVI KUMAR BIG GAP IN MC’S EARNINGS, EXPENDITURE Purohit said the civic body was already reeling under a huge loss of about ~50-175 crore per annum in ensuring water supply to the residents. Its earning from the water bills was only ~107 crore a year. The corporation’s yearly expenditure is around ~1,100-1,200 crore, while revenue is hardly ~500 crore. “We have raised grant-in-aid to ~560 crore. Otherwise, the MC would not be able to pay the salaries of its own staff,” he added. all this, they threaten us,” said Purohit. “What is the point in making the announcement when they have no money for providing free water. Do you have surplus revenue, where will the money come from? First, justify the proposal and take permission. It is not a jungle raj, there is a system, which is to be maintained by each and every one,” he said. Holding that 24x7 water supply is the best-suited for Chandigarh, the Administrator further remarked, “Think of it — round-the-clock water supply all seven days of week. You want to put that in doldrums. You announce free water and cannot implement the plan. This is a fraud on the people of Chandigarh. It is not ghar ki kehti, there is a system. Why deceive people. Everything is up in the air.” continued on page 2 PGI operates 20 youngsters per month; allergies, junk food to blame Naina Mishra WHAT IS OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA Tribune News Service Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterised by repeated episodes of complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway during sleep. This obstruction leads to disrupted breathing patterns, including pauses in breathing (apneas) or shallow breathing during sleep. SYMPTOMS NORMAL BREATHING Loud snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, daytime sleepiness, morning headaches and difficulty in concentrating. CONSEQUENCES SLEEP APNEA OSA can have serious health consequences if left untreated, including increased risk of hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and daytime fatigue-related accidents. TREATMENT Treatment options include lifestyle changes, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral appliances, surgery and positional therapy. Dr Bansal explains that the early signs of OSA in children is if the child starts mouth breathing or snoring. “If a child develops ear or throat infection, then surgical intervention may be required.” There are many risk factors that contribute to OSA among children, including allergies, eating junk food or bottle feeding in some babies. The adenoid tonsil, also known as the pharyngeal ton- sil, can contribute to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) when it becomes enlarged. Enlargement of the adenoids can obstruct the airway during sleep. Dr Bansal warns that untreated OSA in children is leading to many problems such impaired growth and development, experiencing cognitive deficits, including difficulties with attention, concentration, and memory. They may also exhibit behavioural issues such as hyperactivity, irritability, aggression, and poor school performance. Untreated OSA may contribute to weight gain and obesity due to disruptions in metabolic processes. There is a high possibility of that chronic mouth breathing, which is common in children with OSA and can lead to dental malocclusions, craniofacial changes, and alterations in facial structure over time. Youth found dead in Sec 44 Minor boy dies in accident Tribune News Service Chandigarh, March 14 A 19-year-old youth was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a ground in Sector 44. The police suspect 340 that the victim was strangled. He has been identified as Jatinder, a resident of Burail. The police have registered a murder case at the Sector 34 police station and started an investigation. Chandigarh, March 14 An 11-year-old boy died when an e-rickshaw overturned near the Housing Board traffic light point. The police said a rashly driven e-rickshaw overturned. A boy, who was travelling by the e-rickshaw sustained injuries. He was rushed to the PGI where the doctors declared him dead on arrival. The police have registered a case at Mani Majra. — TNS 13 COUNTRIES From North to South, East to West, here she comes to #ShowTheWay Experience the bridal magic with Brides of India. Featuring a stunning and stellar collection of bridal jewellery pieces in gold, diamonds, polki, precious gemstones and beyond, exquisitely crafted to embrace India's diverse culture. SCO 200-201, SECTOR-17C, CHANDIGARH B-19, RANI JHANSI ROAD, GHUMAR MANDI, LUDHIANA 0172-4090916, 9876008916 0161-4069916, 7087234471 | 679, MASAND CHOWK, MODEL TOWN, JALANDHAR, PUNJAB. 8714594916, 8714595916 Also at : AMBALA | ROHTAK | HISAR | DEHRADUN | DELHI | GURGAON | NOIDA | GHAZIABAD | BAREILLY | AGRA | LUCKNOW | KANPUR | VARANASI | PATNA | JAIPUR BUY ONLINE AT: malabargoldanddiamonds.com | INDIA | AUSTRALIA | CANADA | UK | USA | SINGAPORE | MALAYSIA | UAE | QATAR | KSA | OMAN | KUWAIT | BAHRAIN c m y b *Conditions apply 104 SUNRISE SATURDAY 6.31 AM TWITTER/THETRIBUNECHD PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATIVE PURPOSE CHANDIGARH MAX 28°C | MIN 14°C YESTERDAY MAX 28.2°C | MIN 13°C PLUS STORES AIR QUALITY INDEX MAINLY CLEAR SKY SUNSET FRIDAY 6.31 PM » FRIDAY | 15 MARCH 2024 | CHANDIGARH FORECAST
The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is run by a trust comprising four eminent persons as trustees.
The Tribune, the largest selling daily in North India, publishes news and views without any bias or prejudice of any kind. Restraint and moderation, rather than agitational language and partisanship, are the hallmarks of the paper. It is an independent newspaper in the real sense of the term.
The English edition apart, the 133-year-old Tribune has two sister publications, Punjabi Tribune (in Punjabi) and Dainik Tribune (in Hindi).