Mohali, April 12 -- Police have booked two clerks for taking over Rs.10 lakh while working for an animal market company in Dera Bassi by misusing receipt books given to them for collecting fees. Asan, a manager at a private company, alleged that Javed and Junaid, both brothers, were working as clerks and were given three receipt books to collect money from people at different pashu mandis. htc In a step towards strengthening urban infrastructure and improving public hygiene, Manish Tewari, member of parliament from Chandigarh, on Saturday inaugurated an Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funded sewer project in Manimajra's Ward No. 5.The project involved laying a 300 mm NP-3 sewer line along with the construction of manholes near the cemetery and bus stand area.htc The municipal corporation Chandigarh on Saturday carried out an enforcement drive across key areas of the city to curb encroachments and ensure smooth public movement. A special drive was conducted at Naya Gaon Barrier and Sector 26 Outer Sabzi Mandi, where seven trucks loaded with coconuts were impounded for unauthorised occupation of public space in the morning. Illegal vendors encroaching on roads and public pathways were also removed in Mobile Market, Sector 22.htc A large yoga camp was organised at Yavanika Town Park in Panchkula on Saturday with the joint support of Bharat Swabhiman Trust, Patanjali Yog Samiti, Yuva Bharat, and Energetic Yoga Institute, witnessing participation of around 500 people. The camp aimed to spread awareness about importance of yoga, discipline, and healthy living, along with preventive measures for diseases like diabetes and hypertension.htc The MN Sharma Architectural Society in collaboration with PU Alumni Association and Architect's office organised a heritage walk to mark the 100th birth anniversary of architect Bhanu Pratap Mathur who designed the Student Centre building, among others, at Panjab University. Curated by Deepika Gandhi and Eashan Chaufla, visitors were introduced to some of Mathur's works, including the open-air theatre, fine arts museum, and law auditorium on campus. htc In a boost to the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of upcoming civic developments, former Congress candidate from Ward No. 10 and ward president Tarsem Mittal on Saturday joined the party along with his supporters and workers. The induction programme was held in the presence of senior party leaders, including Chandigarh in-charge Jarnail Singh, observer Gurpreet Singh GP, Vineet Verma, party president Vijaypal Singh, former president Prem Garg, former mayor Kuldeep Kumar, councillor Yogesh Dhingra, Leader of Opposition Hardeep Singh, general secretary Sunny Aulakh, rural president Jagpal Singh, and other office-bearers.htc A coffee table book on The Lawrence School, Sanawar's military heritage, published by Harper Collins, was presented to the Chandigarh audience on Friday. Edited by two retired Major Generals, the event was attended by former Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa and other senior veterans, along with students and faculty from school.htc A man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Saini Vihar Phase-3 in the Baltana area of Zirakpur on Saturday morning. According to information, a person visiting a nearby temple spotted the body lying behind the premises near bushes and informed the police. A team reached the spot and began examining the scene. The deceased is believed to be around 30-32 years old. Police said no identity proof or documents were recovered from the spot, and his identity is yet to be established. The body has been sent for postmortem, and police are investigating the case.htc...