City Briefs: AAP opens office in Chandigarh

Two cases of snatching filed

Chandigarh: Police registered two separate cases of snatching on Sunday. In the first,a 75-year-old resident of Mani Majra alleged two persons riding on a motorcycle snatched her bag on Saturday near her residence,while in the second,a resident of Sector 21 reported snatching of her gold chain in front of her residence. A case of theft and assault in attempt to commit theft has been filed.

Man held for stealing mobile phone

Chandigarh: Police arrested a miscreant for allegedly stealing a mobile phone of a person at Sector 43/44 small chowk on Sunday. The car of the victim had accidentally hit the accused’s bike after which an altercation took place and the accused,Ali,fled the spot after stealing the driver’s mobile phone. He was later arrested from Sec 43 market.

Youths revel in treasure hunt

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh Treasure League 2,an adventure sport,was held on Sunday. There were about 14 stopovers and at each point one had to crack the clue about Chandigarh and reach the next destination.

Bansal holds meet with RWAs

Chandigarh: Interacting with Residents Welfare Association (RWA) of Sector 39 HIG Houses on Sunday evening,MP Pawan Kumar Bansal said RWAs have a key role to play in the city by connecting residents with the government.

Bansal said RWAs had an important role in upkeep of their respective sectors. The MP was also the chief guest at a function organised at Guru Nanak Khalsa Senior Secondary School in Sector 30.

The MP,calling for implementation of RTE Act,said education should be such that there is skill development for gainful employment.

Onions: Despite dip in wholesale price,no change in retail rates

CHANDIGARH: With the increase in supply of onions,the prices that had shot up in the last few days have started coming down. The wholesale prices ,which were at a high of Rs 70-80 per kg,came down to Rs 60.

While wholesale prices have dropped by Rs 10,retail prices continue to be at Rs 70-80 per kg.

A trader at the grain market in Sector 26 said,“With less supply of onions we had to increase prices. But now in the past two days,the supply has increased a bit,which is why we decreased prices.”

Till two days ago onions were being sold at Rs 65-70 per kg at the wholesale rates. However,now onions cost Rs 60 per kg. “Till we receive the fresh stock from Nasik,the prices are likely to remain the same,” said another trader. Many of the retailers said they would lower the prices only when the supply would be in excess.

Meanwhile,the counter set up by Chandigarh Market Committee for residents to buy onions at Rs 55 per kg every day is attracting a huge crowd.