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Sikhs to elect new leader: Manch
Chandigarh, August 17
The Panthic Vichar Manch has charged the government at the Centre with subverting the basic structure of the Constitution and dismantling its essential secular and democratic features, making minority communities insecure and vulnerable.
Jaitley defends Mahajan
Chandigarh, August 17
BJP’s national spokesperson, Arun Jaitley, on a visit to the city, evaded questions regarding the need for the DNA test of the Union minister, Mr Pramod Mahajan, or the child of murdered journalist Shivani Bhatnagar.
A body of British scholars
Chandigarh, August 17
In the recent times, the British government has been focusing on formulating newer and better policies with a view to strengthen ties with India. Sustained efforts have been made in this direction through the office of the British High Commission in India, which has not only established a vast network of British libraries all over the country, but has also concentrated on providing increased information and better infrastructural facilities to Indian students interested in taking up studies in British universities.
Poor-oriented LIC schemes highlighted
Chandigarh, August 17
A function was organised by the Tamil Welfare Association at Mauli Vikas Nagar village, near Chandigarh yesterday. Mr Tejinder Singh, Senior Divisional Manager, LIC of India was the chief guest. He explained the features of Janshree Bima Yojana and Shikhsha Sahyog Yojana for the poor people launched by Prime Minister on August 15, 2000.
Afghan cops’ training concludes
Chandigarh, August 17
The 21-day course which was specially designed and organised for Afghanistan police officers, concluded at Central Detective Training School (CDTS), Sector 36, here today. The training of the first batch continued from July 8 to July 13, and the second batch from July 29 to August 17.
Afghani police officials at the concluding day of their training in Central Detective Training School, Chandigarh, on Saturday. |
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JCT workers criticise factory management
SAS Nagar, August 17
Workers of JCT Electronics Limited, while welcoming the orders of the Punjab Labour Commissioner prohibiting the continuance of the temporary lockout in both plants of the factory here, today condemned the anti-labour policies of the management.
Gardeners take part in workshop
Chandigarh, August 17
Officials of the Horticulture Department and gardeners working in UT gardens took part in a workshop ‘Composting of garden waste’ held at Leisure Valley in Sector 10 here today. It was chaired by Ms Neeru Nanda, Adviser to the Administrator.
Artful tribute to freedom fighters
Chandigarh, August 17
In keeping with its tradition, with a view to promoting talent in the region, the Department of Cultural Affairs of Haryana has begun its annual painting workshop in Haryana Panchayat Bhavan, Sector 28, here.
Budding artists paint freedom fighters — the theme of the annual painting workshop of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Haryana — in Haryana Panchayat Bhavan, Sector 28, Chandigarh.
— A Tribune photograph |
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Take
care of priority areas, bankers told
Chandigarh, August 17
On the auspicious occasion of the celebration of the 55th year of the India’s Independence, the National Flag was unfurled by Mr U.S.
Bhargava, General Manager, Punjab National Bank, Northern Zone, in front of PNB house, Sector 17-B, Chandigarh, with salute by security guards of the PNB working in various branch offices of the bank in the City Beautiful.
Museum
Advisory Committee recast
Chandigarh, August 17
As per a recent notification of the UT Administration, the Museum Advisory Committee for advising the Chandigarh Administration in the working and development of the Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, has been reconstituted.
READERS WRITE
Liquor vends blot on city’s face
Planned city, with strict building bylaws and designated slots for every trade, is what has made Chandigarh the City Beautiful. However, the greed and desire to mobilise additional revenue by the Chandigarh Administration and the departments concerned are eroding its beauty. The building bylaws are being thrown to the wind with impunity.
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