12022026-CT-01.qxd 2/12/2026 12:22 AM Page 1 c m y b Chandigarh tribune MP PUSHES FOR MORE TRAINS FROM CHANDIGARH, MOHALI PU KHELO INDIA GAMES WINNERS GET ~1.67 CRORE IN AWARDS ACTOR SHAHID KAPOOR CONFIRMS FARZI SEASON 2 Manish Tewari has renewed his demand for more rail connectivity from UT & Mohali, but Centre cites capacity limits.P3 The university has awarded sportspersons, who bagged top three positions in the Khelo India University Games. P3 The actor made the announcement on Tuesday through his social media handle, sending fans into a frenzy. P4 » » AIR QUALITY INDEX CHANDIGARH 107 PANCHKULA 72 401-500 301-400 201-300 101-200 51-100 0-50 SEVERE VERY POOR POOR MODERATE SATISFACTORY GOOD /THETRIBUNECHD Panic at more than 16 institutions after hoax call between 7.30 am & 8 am Tribune News Service CHANDIGARH THEATRE FESTIVAL: “Mahabhoj”, a play in Hindi under five-day 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav, international theatre festival by National School of Drama; Main Auditorium, Tagore Theatre, Sector 18; 6:30 pm THEATRE FESTIVAL: “Kanak Di Balli”, a play in Punjabi written by Balwant Gargi, under three-day 8th Basant TFT Theatre Festival; Mini Auditorium, Tagore Theatre, Sector 18; 6:30 pm LIT AWARDS: Wise Owl Literary Awards 2026; Foothills Clubhouse, New Chandigarh; 2 pm APNI MANDI Chandigarh: Sectors 34, 56 and Ram Darbar Panchkula: Sector 5 Mohali: Sec 88 and Phase 8 Please send information about events in tricity at: whatson@tribunemail.com POWER SHUTDOWN CHANDIGARH 10am to 1pm: Parts of PU campus (Sec 25), Behlana, Modern Housing Complex 10am to 2.30pm: Parts of Sectors 5, 6, 8, 11, 19, 20, 32, 38, AG Colony, PGI Colony (Sec 12) 2pm to 5pm: Parts of Sector 22, Behlana INBRIEF FOUR BOOKED FOR ASSAULT Chandigarh:The police have booked several persons for attacking a youth in Sector 32. A case was filed on a complaint lodged by Umesh Ghai, a resident of Sector 32. He alleged that four persons, including Ashish Sonkar, Deepak Kumar, Rahul Kamboj, attacked him with sticks on February 10. The victim was admitted to GMCH-32. TNS MAX 24°C | MIN 10°C YESTERDAY MAX 25.4°C | MIN 9.4°C SUNRISE FRIDAY 7.04 AM FACEBOOK/CHANDIGARHTRIBUNE killed, brother Mohali private schools in a tizzy Teenas vehicle hits hurt after bomb threat email, vacated bike near Sec 45 Gaurav Kanthwal WHAT’S ON MOSTLY CLEAR SKY SUNSET THURSDAY 6.08 PM » THURSDAY | 12 FEBRUARY 2026 | CHANDIGARH FORECAST Mohali, February 11 Panic gripped students and staff of more than 16 private schools of Mohali, Zirakpur and Kharar on Wednesday morning after bomb threat emails were received on their official email IDs an hour before the morning assembly. While some schools sent students back home, the others waited for instruçtions from the administration even as worried parents started gathering outside the schools. Bomb squads and anti-sabotage teams reached YPS Mohali, Learning Paths, School 67; Manav Mangal, Phase 10; Shivalik Public School, Phase 6; Paragon Senior Secondary School, Sector 71; Infant Jesus School, Phase 11; Saint Mary’s, Phase 11; and Saint Soldier’s School, Phase 7, and combed the premises. Authorities had intimated parents about the closure due to security alert before the start of certain schools. Many parents had reached schools to pick up their children. Buses were seen taking Students and staff come out of classes after the bomb threat at Lawrence Public School, Mohali, on Wednesday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: VICKY students back home. An FIR has been lodged and the case referred to the Cyber Police Station, Phase 7, Mohali, to ascertain the origin of the threat emails and carry out a detailed investigation. Divulging details outside Learning Paths School, Sector 67, Mohali SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans said the threat emails were received by private schools between 7:30 am and 8 am. Police teams, led by SPs, DSPs and SHOs, rushed to the schools along with antisabotage teams and bomb disposal squads. The checking of all schools was completed within about two and a half hours with the support of additional force and specialised teams from neighbouring districts and Chandigarh headquarters.” All schools were evacuated and closed for students and staff well before the search operations Schools covered during the search included Amity School, Doon School, Learning Paths-67, Gurukul School, Vivek High School, Paragon School, YPS Mohali, St Mary’s School, Manav Rachna School, Lawrence School, Gem Public School, Ram Tirath School, Shivalik Continued on Page 3 Tribune News Service Chandigarh, February 11 An 18-year-old youth was killed and his elder brother critically injured after their motorcycle was allegedly hit by an unidentified vehicle near a gaushala on the Sector 45-50 road on Monday night. The deceased has been identified as Subhash (18), a resident of Jagatpura, Punjab. His brother, Shubham (20), has been undergoing treatment at the PGIMER. According to their brother Shivam, the two had gone to drop a friend in Maloya and were returning home around 10 pm on February 9 when the accident occurred. Subhash was riding the motorcycle, with Shubham seated pillion. Near the gaushala, an unknown vehicle reportedly hit their bike. A passer-by alerted the police, who rushed to the spot and shifted both injured youths to hospital. Subhash succumbed to injuries during treatment, while Shubham was referred to the PGIMER. The Sector 49 police have registered a case against Mishap occurred near gaushala on Sector 45-50 road the unidentified driver and launched an investigation. CCTV footage from the surrounding area is being examined to identify the vehicle involved. Kin refuse post-mortem Meanwhile, the family has refused to allow a postmortem examination, alleging that the police are attempting to deflect blame. Shivam claimed officers had suggested that Subhash was involved in motorcycle theft and was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, allegations the family strongly denied. They maintained that Subhash was a Class XI student with no criminal record, while Shubham works in a private job. The family has stated that they will not consent to the post-mortem or take custody of the body until the driver responsible for the accident is arrested. MC House nod to Uproar over contaminated water supply in city areas ~18.42-cr dog pound in Sector 25-West Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Chandigarh, February 11 The city will soon get a dog pound with a capacity of 1,980 canines in Sector 25-West. A proposal for the construction of a dedicated dog pound with an estimated cost of Rs 18.42-crore was approved by the MC House today. The Supreme Court, in its order dated November 7, 2025, had directed municipal bodies to urgently identify and develop animal shelters. An affidavit filed by the UT Administration before the apex court on January 29 had assured the court of completion of the facility within the stipulated timeline of September 30, 2026. The proposed dog pound will have a capacity of 1,980 with kennels and sheds. Meanwhile, the House unanimously rejected the proposal Rejects proposal to convert 123 free parking sites into paid lots to convert 123 free parking sites into paid lots on a trial basis. Despite repeated requests by MC Commissioner Amit Kumar to convert these sites into paid parking lots at least on a pilot basis for a month, councillors cutting across party lines turned down the proposal. At present, the city has 89 paid parking sites, of which 74 are operated by the MC. The House deferred the agenda to approve decisions taken by a committee constituted under the HC directions in a case related to tourist bus parking. The court has directed that the entire regulatory exercise be completed before March 31. Chandigarh, February 11 Councillors created a ruckus over the issue of dirty water supply to different areas of the city. Congress councillors displayed posters and raised slogans during the MC House meeting. The Congress alleged that residents of Mauli Jagran, Daria, Dhanas and Sector-52 had been facing the problem of dirty water for the past many years. Mauli Jagran councillor Manoj Sonkar said there was no clean water supply in his area. Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar said that the water sample was tested by the corporation and the report had indicated normal supply. However, people’s complaints continue, so now sampling will be done through a third party agency. Further action will be taken based on the agency’s report. Concerns were raised over the death of a child and many people falling ill due to contaminated water in Mauli Congress councillors hold a protest during the MC House meeting on Wednesday. PARDEEP TEWARI Jagran. The Mayor said, “We have sought a detailed report within 72 hours to clarify where the lapse occurred and who is responsible for it.” The issue of death of cows and mismanagement in gaushalas of Raipur Khurd and Mauli Jagran came up prominently in the House. Mayor Joshi said that soon after assuming charge, he had conducted a surprise inspection of Raipur Khurd Gaushala. During the inspection, several deficiencies were noticed, which have now started to be rectified. The sanitation system has been improved and the availability of fodder has also improved, he claimed. House to go hi-tech AAP demands special House meeting Councillors of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) staged a protest in the House under Leader of Opposition Hardeep Singh over the continuous deaths of cows. During the protest, the From big screens to discounts, city hotels gear up for India-Pak match Deepankar Sharda Tribune News Service Workers prepare a hall at a hotel in Sector 35 for the screening of the India-Pakistan match to be held in Colombo on February 15. TRIBUNE PHOTO: PARDEEP TEWARI Chandigarh, February 11 From big screens to discounts on liquor and food, the city hotels are gearing up to provide cricket fans a stadiumlike experience on February 15 when arch rivals India and Pakistan will clash in the ICC T20 World Cup at R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka. “Our hotel is creating a stadium-like atmosphere for the World Cup matches, especially the India-Pakistan clash, with free takeaway such as Indian team T-Shirts, freepitcher on a hat-trick or if a player scores century, besides other offers. A special “World Cup Menu” has been created, where the dish- c m y b es are named as “Jaffa Pesto Fish”, “Beamer Wings”, “Boundary Breeze” and others,” said A Bhandari, assistant manager (operations), of a Sector 35-based hotel. “We are coming up with a big plan to make this match a memorable moment for the fans. From big screen to attractive offers, the cricket lovers will surely enjoy the match in a stadium-like environment,” said Manmohan Singh, director of a famous hotel located in Sector 22. “The hospitality industry is excited about the mega clash with arch rivals Pakistan. The various venues are preparing specially curated menus and atmosphere for the mega event. The clash is termed as the ‘final of the tournament’ and after the recent developments, the fans are more excited for this particular match,” said Ankit Gupta, president of the Chandigarh Hospitality Association and vice-president of the Hotel & Restaurant Association of Northern India. Certain restaurants are offering discounts on the match day. “We usually run offers on a Sunday, but on February 15, the bar will offer special discounts. We are also likely to organise some fun cricket games, so to provide extra fun to our customers,” said Satish, a manager of a bar-cum-lounge located in a famous shopping-mall. Meanwhile, sources claimed that various market councillors also displayed posters of the deceased cows. All councillors unanimously demanded that the Mayor convene a special meeting so that a detailed report regarding the gaushalas can be presented before the House and accountability fixed. During the protest, AAP councillors clearly stated that those who seek votes in the name of “Gau Mata” must now answer for the situation, and the administration must fulfil its responsibilities. This was the first General House meeting chaired by newly-elected Mayor Saurabh Joshi. He thanked the Opposition councillors for exercising restraint and allowing the proceedings to run smoothly. committees/associations are also planning to install big screens in the open for the live telecast of this match to attract the crowd. “Some famous market associations do arrange such events, but they will be needing a special permission from the UT Administration and clearance from the Chandigarh Police. A prior permission is to be taken, if any group or associations plan to telecast India-Pakistan match in the open,” said a senior functionary of the administration. Police tighten vigil to check betting The Chandigarh Police has intensified vigil to curb any illegal activity, including betting, on the match day. The MC House meeting hall will go hi-tech with the installation of screens and headphones devices on councillors’ seats. The Mayor said the House had to be made paperless as a lot of money was wasted in papers. 13 challaned for polythene use Tribune News Service Chandigarh, February 11 Taking action under the ongoing Swachh Survekshan 2026 campaign, the Municipal Corporation (MC) today conducted a special drive against the use of banned polythene in Manimajra. Thirteen challans were issued to violators found using prohibited plastic materials. A cleanliness and awareness campaign was also organised at Shivalik Enclave, NAC Ward No. 6, Manimajra. Residents were sensitised to the critical importance of waste segregation at source and were educated about segregating household waste into four distinct categories — wet, dry, domestic hazardous and sanitary.