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Withdrawal of
agenda on property tax
comes under fire
Chandigarh, November 16
Shirking from fiscal responsibility on the issue of property tax, both
the Congress and the BJP, with an eye on the general election, are
apparently trying to lure the “small section” of the moneyed
community at the risk of the development of the city.
MC
councillors plan to meet CM
SAS Nagar, November 16
Seven municipal councillors of the local civic body have decided to go
and meet the Punjab Chief Minister to apprise him of the large-scale
corruption going on in the Municipal Council.
Reshuffle
in MC enforcement wing on cards
Chandigarh, November 16
A major reshuffle in the enforcement wing of the Municipal Corporation
is on the cards. A senior officer in the corporation said the
enforcement staff, especially who have stayed beyond six months, had
been asked about their options for transfers.
Year-long
programme to mark martyrdom of Lala Lajpat Rai
Chandigarh, November 16
An year-long programme has been planned by the Chandigarh branch of the
Servants of the People Society to mark the 75th anniversary of
the martyrdom of noted freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai.
CAs
seek extension of last date for exit scheme
Chandigarh, November 16
The Chandigarh branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India has called upon the Centre and the Department of Company Affairs
to extend the closing date of simplified exit scheme by at least
three months. The last date for filing applications to wind up
companies is December 31, 2003.
Mohali
residents to get direct bus service to PGI
SAS Nagar, November 16
Literally going beyond its call of duty, the Chandigarh Transport
Undertaking (CTU) will be diverting its buses plying from the township
to Chandigarh to cater to the demand of SAS Nagar residents to get a
direct route service to the PGI and the railway station.
 Freedom
fighters dies at 101
Chandigarh, November 16
Ambala-based freedom fighter Jodh Singh Chowdhury (101) died today
following an illness at the Fortis Hospital in SAS Nagar. He had been
living in Ambala for the past 50 years since he moved from Rawalpindi,
Pakistan.
Meeting
to make police people-friendly
Dera Bassi, November 16
To get feedback on law and order situation in the subdivision from
general public and make changes in police working accordingly, Mr
Manmohan Kumar Sharma, DSP, yesterday held a meeting with heads of
various officials, including members of the local Municipal Council,
the Zirakpur Nagar Panchayat, social organisations, residents and
local media persons.
Remove
encroachments by shopkeepers,
demand residents
SAS Nagar, November 16
Occupants of one-kanal houses located behind the commercial block in
Phase X here have demanded the removal of encroachments by shopkeepers
in the area. Mr Mohan Harpal Singh, an occupant of one of the houses, says the
problem has been brought to the notice of the PUDA authorities by the
affected persons but no permanent solution has been found.
Chandi
Mandir kids get toy train
Chandigarh, November 16
A new delight has been added for children in Chandi Mandir with the
commissioning of a toy train at Vatika, an eco-friendly park located
in the cantonment, today. The train, christened Shivalik Express, was
flagged off by Ms Madhu Mehta, president of the Western Command
chapter of the Army Wives Welfare Association.
Hundreds
participate in rath yatra
Panchkula, November 16
The Jagannath Rath Yatra was organised in Panchkula here this evening
in which hundreds of devotees from all walks of life participated.
20
women given embroidery course certificates
Panchkula, November 16
As many as 20 women from the economically weaker section were given
certificates by the Financial Commissioner, Punjab on their successful
completion of stitching and embroidery course on Saturday.
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