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Foreign town planners visit SAS Nagar
Plan to develop ‘integrated township’ in Sectors 88, 89
SAS Nagar, August 13
If the response of a team of foreign investors visiting the township is anything to go by, SAS Nagar will soon house the first ‘integrated township’ in Punjab, completely planned, developed and marketed by foreign investors.
The Additional Chief Administrator, PUDA, SAS Nagar, Mr Yashvir Mahajan (centre), discusses site plan with a team of foreign investors from Malaysia and Singapore at
SAS Nagar on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph |
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Traffic restrictions for I-Day
Chandigarh, August 13
In view of the Independence Day function, the Chandigarh police has imposed restrictions on the movement of traffic on certain roads in the city. Diversions on certain sections of roads leading to Parade Ground and Punjab Raj Bhavan would be effective till the end of the function as per the schedule given below.
Seven policemen to be
honoured on I-Day
Chandigarh, August 13
Seven police personnel, including an Inspector, will be awarded medals and commendation certificates for meritorious services on the Independence Day function here.
GMCH scampers to finish block before Kalam’s visit
Chandigarh, August 13
Even though the authorities have failed to meet the deadline of August 14, for the completion of the Rs 35 crore Block-C at Government Medical College and Hospital
(GMCH), it is expected that the nine-storey building will be inaugurated by the President, Dr
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, during his visit to the city next month.
Virus hits Internet users
Chandigarh, August 13
A computer virus ‘‘Worm -32’’, has hit the city’s Internet users in the past few days. Though the local Internet service providers (ISPs) have taken steps to block it, the virus is reported to have attacked computers in several government offices located in Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana.
Memorable day for special children
SAS Nagar, August 13
It was a memorable day for more than 200 physically challenged children who went on an excursion to an amusement park near here today.
One could see excitement all around at Thunder Zone Amusement Park as children in groups could be seen enjoying different rides and boating.
It was a fun-filled day for disabled children during their trip to Thunder Zone organised by the National Society for Handicapped Child Artistes, SAS Nagar, on Wednesday.
— A Tribune photograph |
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EATING OUT
Special dessert from the desert
Hotel Maya Palace in the Sector 35 lane of hotels wears a festive look these days. Strings of electric lights dangle down the front facade, twinkling bright at night. A camel dressed up in desert finery gives children joyrides at the entrance. Another lot is occupied by a puppeteer who entertains guests with the show embellished by loud music.
A family enjoys the special treat offered by Hotel Maya Palace, Sector 35,
Chandigarh. — Tribune photo Parvesh Chauhan |
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BIS officer inspects police support unit
Chandigarh, August 13
A Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) team is inspecting the Women and Child Support Unit of the Police as the latter strives to become the first police unit in the country to get ISO 9001-2000 for quality service.
Confusion over Janmashtmi date
Chandigarh, August 13
Even though Janamashtmi, Lord Krishna’s birth anniversary is round the corner, people are still unsure of the exact date.
The confusion stems from the fact that a majority of government offices are closed on August 20, while a substantial number of temples in the city are celebrating the occasion on August 19.
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Chandigarh, August 13
Chandigarh, August 13
