Larvae were found in most of the air coolers and water tanks in the hostels. As monsoon arrived in the city, 15 hostels of Panjab University (PU) were challaned Rs 500 each for mosquito breeding in air coolers, pots, drums and water tanks, on Saturday. But in PU, we found larvae in broken chairs, upper caps of washing machines, flower pots, water coolers, water tanks on the roofs and even in the hostel rooms,” said an official of the health department. Dean student welfare (Women) Nandita Shukla said, “Cleaning of the air coolers and water tanks is a regular exercise in the hostels. “Residents in other sectors regularly clean their water tanks and coolers.

Source: Hindustan Times July 03, 2016 08:26 UTC