Monday, January 29, 2001,
Chandigarh, India






THE TRIBUNE SPECIALS
50 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

TERCENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
C H A N D I G A R H

Relief consignment from city reaches Bhuj
22,000 blankets airlifted
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — Responding to an appeal of the Punjab Governor and the UT Administrator, Lieut-Gen JFR Jacob(retd), 22,000 blankets were airlifted early this morning. 

Members of the Sector 45 Market Association (Burail) pack relief material for Gujarat and (right) the police waits at the Air Force station for the quake victims to be transferred to hospitals in Chandigarh on Sunday.

Members of the Sector 45 Market Association (Burail) pack relief material for Gujarat and (right) the police waits at the Air Force station for the quake victims to be transferred to hospitals in Chandigarh on Sunday. — Tribune photographs

Admn losing money bid by bid
VIPs evading payments of instalments
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — The Chandigarh Administration has to recover Rs 30 crore from many persons who own commercial or residential property in the city. The list of defaulters includes names of politicians, bureaucrats, big businessmen and their family members.


 

EARLIER STORIES

 

Neighbourhood watch scheme begins
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — The Chandigarh police launched its neighbourhood watch scheme in Sector 38 (west) here today. The scheme, that will later be expanded to the other parts of the city, is aimed at checking the increase in thefts.

Deadline under public notice ends today
PUDA without action plan on encroachments
SAS NAGAR, Jan 28 — The PUDA authorities have still not drawn up any action plan to tackle the problem of extensive encroachments by plot and house-owners here even as the deadline fixed by them under a public notice ends on Monday.

Extension rule amended
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — The Chandigarh Administration has amended the Chandigarh (Sale of Sites and Building) Rules, 1960. A notification has been issued providing for an extension in the last date for the completion of commercial as well as residential buildings. The last date has been extended to March 31, 2002.

IT seems that Nek Chand and his Rock Garden will never cease to amaze. Just imagine, the conferring of the status of an “international cultural heritage of mankind” by UNESCO on his masterpiece in rock. It is perceived as the largest monument ever made by a single individual as well as one of the most unique folk art environments in the world.

 


COMMUNITY

Free etching of 4-wheelers soon
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — City residents can now get the registration number of their four-wheelers etched on the window panes free of cost. A private mobile phone service provider in the city has agreed to bear the cost of etching, said a senior police official.

Stress on organic farming
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — Organic farming can become a major source of foreign exchange for India, as in this age of ever-increasing health consciousness, the answer lies in foods grown the organic way, said Mr Hari Jaisingh, Editor, The Tribune.

Cyclist dies in accident
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — An unidentified man reportedly died after being hit by an ‘‘unknown vehicle’’, near Shiv Mandir on the outer road of Colony No. 5, here yesterday. The body is presently lying in the General Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32.

Tempers flare at temple body meeting
PANCHKULA, Jan 28 — Police was called in to diffuse the rising tension and flaring tempers at the general body meeting of the Pracheen Shiv Mandir, Sector 9, here today, where elections to the management committee of the temple were scheduled to be held.

Ms Gurpreet Khatra teaches her dog, Olivia, last-minute tricks for holding a newspaper in order to woo the judges during the dog show held at the Leisure Valley in Chandigarh on Sunday. Rooie most obedient dog
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — City’s well-bred dogs in all shapes and sizes strutted around with their owners at the ‘‘I and II all breed Dog Show and Championship’’ held at the Leisure Valley here today.
Ms Gurpreet Khatra teaches her dog, Olivia, last-minute tricks for holding a newspaper in order to woo the judges during the dog show held at the Leisure Valley in Chandigarh on Sunday.
— Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

 

CRIME

Case registered in club brawl
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — Mr Sukhbir Singh, a constable with the Punjab police, alleged that he was attacked by unidentified persons at the Chandigarh Club, Sector 2, here yesterday. According to police sources, the constable further alleged that the attackers also quarreled with him.

 

EDUCATION

Dance performance by children
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — Golden Bells Public School, Chandigarh, and Golden Bells Preparatory School, Sohana, organised its 15th annual day function at LECMA, 3 BRD, here today.

City schools, colleges open today
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — All schools and colleges in Chandigarh including Panjab University will remain open tomorrow. However, schools in Punjab and Haryana will remain closed on account of a holiday declared by the governments for Basant Panchami and the birth anniversary of Sir Chottu Ram, respectively.

Hemlata, Raman win quiz contest
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — The master mind quiz contest was organised here today at Vishav Public School, Mouli Complex, Mani Majra.

 

CULTURE

Orchestra performs for Keralites
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — For Keralites based in the city and its vicinity, it was an occasion worth remembering. As the community celebrated its annual day on the premises of the Government Polytechnic for Women in Sector 10 here today, one got an opportunity to view some great talent. 

Camp on Sikh heritage
SAS NAGAR, Jan 28 — A three-day camp to create awareness among the youth about the religious and cultural heritage of Sikhism, organised by Khalsa Panchayat Chandigarh, concluded at Shivalik Public School in Phase 6 here today.

HEALTH

Hope for childless couples
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — As many as 20 to 30 per cent of the males have infertility problem due to a low-sperm count. While the causes leading to the condition may range from genetic to induced factors like alcohol abuse and smoking, with the latest advents in assisted reproductive technology, males with a very low-sperm count can also now hope to become a father.

 

SPORT

Naveen wins chess tourney
CHANDIGARH, Jan 28 — Naveen Jain won the Chandigarh Open 2001 Chess Tournament title which concldued here today at Sports Complex, Sector 42. The second and third positions were clinched by Jitender Joshi, and Abhinandan Vohra, respectively.Top

 

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