04042025-CT-01.qxd 4/4/2025 12:20 AM Page 1 c m y b Chandigarh tribune PGI GETS TECH UPGRADE TO IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY RESIDENTS’ WAIT FOR METRO PROJECT GETS LONGER CHHORII 2 FEATURING NUSHRRATT TRAILER OUT Institute shifts its indenting system online in an attempt to curb fraudulent practices. P2 Admn yet to send detailed project report to Centre, says minister in reply to MP Tewari’s query. P3 The trailer of the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 horror hit Chhorii, titled Chhorii 2, has been dropped.P4 » » CHANDIGARH Tree walk: By Chandigarh Tree Lovers, Botanical Garden, Panjab University, April 6, 8 am, register for free by dropping an email at chandigarhtreelovers@gm ail.com before April 5, with the contact details and number of participants Navratri Utsav: By Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Academy, kathak performance by Samira Koser on April 4, Rani Laxmi Bai Mahila Bhawan, Sector 38, 6:30 pm Presentation: “PL Varma, The maker of Chandigarh, from vision to reality” by Deepika Gandhi, Le Corbusier Centre, Sector 19, April 6, 5:30 pm APNI MANDI Chandigarh: Sector 24 & 46 P’kula: Sector 20 Mohali: Kumbhra Please send information about events in tricity at: whatson@tribunemail.com MAX 35°C | MIN 14°C YESTERDAY MAX 35.8°C | MIN 15.1°C SUNRISE SATURDAY 6.07 AM /THETRIBUNECHD FACEBOOK/CHANDIGARHTRIBUNE TRIBUNE PHOTO: RAVI KUMAR Main accused arrested in PU South Campus stabbing case WHAT’S ON MAINLY CLEAR SKY SUNSET FRIDAY 6.43 PM » FRIDAY | 4 APRIL 2025 | CHANDIGARH FORECAST Murder weapon recovered from 17-year-old juvenile Tribune News Service Chandigarh, April 3 The police arrested the main accused, a 17-year-old juvenile, in the South Campus stabbing case today. Panjab University student Aditya Thakur died after being stabbed at a musical concert on the Sector 25 campus on March 28. The police have also recovered the murder weapon from the juvenile, who is a resident of Mani Majra. Earlier, a team, led by Sector 11 SHO arrested Lavish (19), Udey (19), Sahil (18) and Raghav (20) from Mani Majra. On April 2, the court extended the accused's police remand for three days. Their interrogation revealed that the accused had used fake ID proof to gain entry into the concert venue. Meanwhile, one of the student groups called off their protest after the Panjab University authorities announced an ex gratia of Rs 12.5 lakh for the family of Aditya Thakur. The authorities also agreed to providing free education to Aditya’s sister at the university for undergraduate (From left) Shashank Singh, Vyshak Vijaykumar and Arshdeep Singh of Punjab Kings practise ahead of their match against Rajasthan Royals at the PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh, on Thursday. Pay for parking at Mullanpur Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals face-off tomorrow Deepankar Sharda The Joint Action Committee of Panjab University Students stages a dharna demanding justice for deceased Aditya Thakur on Thursday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: PRADEEP TEWARI and postgraduate degrees along with free hostel accommodation. The Dean, Student Welfare (DSW), Dr Amit Chauhan, handed over a letter to Aditya’s family, confirming that a committee has approved the ex gratia. “A sum of Rs 5 lakh from the ‘poor student welfare fund’ be sanctioned to the parents of the victim. Further, an amount of Rs 6 lakh be sanctioned from the ‘amalgamated funds’ — Rs 2 lakh each year for a period of University announces ~12.5L ex gratia for kin of deceased student three years,” read the order. It further stated, “In addition, the one-year honorarium of the DSW, the DSW (Women) and the Associate DSW will be transferred to the victim’s parents. Also, the victim’s sister will be allowed to study free of cost in Panjab University at undergraduate and postgraduate level. She c m y b will be allowed free accommodation in the girls hostel on the campus as and when she is granted admission.” Meanwhile, the other groups continued their protest at the Student Centre. Key appointments The PU authorities have appointed Prof Anil Monga as adviser (campus security) and Tejinder Singh Sandhu, former Punjab Police SP as officer on spe, cial duty, campus security. Continued on page 2 Tribune News Service Chandigarh, April 3 Punjab Kings fans looking forward to watching the team’s IPL face-off with Rajasthan Royals at Mullanpur on April 5 will have to pay for parking — Rs 200 for a four-wheeler and Rs 100 for a two-wheeler. The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) International Cricket Stadium will host its first match of the IPL season on the evening of April 5. “The general public can park their vehicles at P4, P5 and P6 after paying Rs 200 for a four-wheeler and Rs 100 for a two-wheeler. ~200 for four-wheeler, ~100 for two-wheeler BAGS, CAMERAS NOT ALLOWED IN STADIUM Visitors carrying tickets of the differently abled category will enter the stadium from Outer Gate 1 and Inner Gate W1 for the West Terrace A. The other visitors can enter the stadium as per the details mentioned on their respective tickets. The list of items prohibited in the stadium include food and beverage brought from outside, bags and laptops, tobacco products and lighters, dangerous objects or weapons, inflammable items, professional cameras, coins, selfie sticks, drones and helmets. Visitors can book a parking spot at https://showmyparking.onelink.me/789G/ndmafark,” said the Punjab Kings management. Sources claimed that the paid parking would continue for the future matches as well. “The arrangement will continue for the rest of the fixtures as well. The organisers have reportedly taken the nearby fields on lease to manage the vehicular rush, the same as last year. Lights will be installed and boards with entry route info put up Continued on page 2