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City residents high on
spending, low on awareness
Chandigarh, March 13
A countrywide economic profile conducted across 784 towns says that Chandigarh does not figure on the list of 25 towns where people are most read and is also low on awareness. It, however, tops in consumerism. It has the maximum number of cars and residents are the biggest spenders.
Mining poses threat to village
Narayanpur, March 13
For the development of cities, this village has been virtually put on the verge of extinction. For residents of the village, life has again become a cruel joke. Earlier, torrents threatened their lives; now haphazard and illegal sand-mining is making their lives hell.
BJP holds sammelan of roadside workers
Chandigarh, March 13
The BJP on Saturday organised a ‘vishal sammelan’ of roadside workers here today as part of its ongoing campaign for the forthcoming parliamentary elections. The gathering included barbers, cobblers,
washermen, ice-cream sellers, book-sellers and others.
Working of EVM demonstrated
Mohali, March 13
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Mohali, Mr M.L. Sharma, yesterday demonstrated the working of electronic voting machine, here. Giving details of the machine, Mr Sharma said the machine had two components — the ballot unit and the control unit. ‘‘Both are numbered the same and form a pair.
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Chandigarh, March 13
Idma foundation for Sustainable Development, Chandigarh, organised a one-day training programme to evaluate the role of governments in upholding their commitment to the 1992 Rio Earth Summit and strengthen access to decision-making that affects the environment.
Mr K.A.S. Suranjan from Sri Lanka at a one-day training programme for Indian and South Asian NGOs of Idma Foundation for
Sustainable Development in Chandigarh on Saturday.
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Transfer of MC officer sought
Panchkula, March 13
A social organisation, the People’s Voice God’s Voice, yesterday demanded the transfer of the Executive Officer of the Municipal Council
to enable a fair inquiry by the Haryana Vigilance Bureau in the alleged irregularities in various development works.
Seminar on infrastructure
development
Chandigarh, March 13
Infrastructure development has emerged as the benchmark of national growth, and the determinant of high productivity and quality of life. For Punjab, seeking to accelerate economic development, it is essential to put in place self-sustaining infrastructure projects in rural and urban areas.
Major power shutdown today
Chandigarh, March 13
There will be a major power shutdown in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali tomorrow.
According to information, the power supply will remain suspended to Sectors 20, 21, 22, 23, 33, 34 and 35 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sectors 7, 19, 26, 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sectors 24, 37, 38 and 38 (West),
IMT, Water Works, Sector 39, Ministers’ houses, Dadu Majra and Maloya from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sectors 16, 17, 18 and 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Issues of gallantry awardees raised
Chandigarh, March 13
At least 100 war heroes, gallantry awardees, war widows and their relatives from all over the country attended a national convention held by War Decorated India
— an association of retired gallantry awardees.
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