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Bansal’s driver enters a row
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Chandigarh, March 17 Guidelines on spending public funds were released today by the UT Election Department. Though these do not say it in so many words, development works will virtually come to a stop. Dhawan’s entry
upsets BJP, Cong calculations  Chandigarh, March 17The entry of Mr Harmohan Dhawan, a former Union Minister, in the electoral arena as a nominee of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) led by the Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Om Prakash Chautala, has upset the calculations of both the BJP and the Congress party, the main contenders for the Chandigarh parliamentary seat, and forced them to revise their poll strategies. 250 BSF companies
for poll duty The Union Government has directed the Border Security Force (BSF) to earmark 250 companies for undertaking security duties during the forthcoming general election.
As many as 718 Punjab farmers affiliated to the Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta) were taken into preventive custody after they blocked traffic, near the Sector 16 cricket stadium roundabout here this afternoon. All of them were later, let off. Farmers protesting at the Matka Chowk in support of their demands in Chandigarh on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma Chandigarh, March 17Residents of various parts of the city today complained of low water pressure since Monday evening. Residents of certain areas in Sectors 38, 38(West), 36, 35, 34 and 21 have complained of problems in water supply. Waiting for
result even after 3 years! Over 30 physically challenged candidates, who appeared for an examination for the post of patwari about three years ago, are still waiting for the result. |
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ASI misbehaves with SHO? Camp to make
women aware of their rights Women take part in an awareness camp at Daddu Majra village on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph Admn begins
removing hoardings Following the directions of the Election Commission, the district administration has started removing the hoardings highlighting the achievements of the Chautala government. Piccadily chowk
gets traffic lights To ease traffic congestion at the Piccadilly chowk on Dakshin Marg here, the UT Administration has installed traffic lights on the chowk. The lights became functional from this evening. Chandigarh, March 17 An American, Ruta Singh, lands in India to meet her Indian e-friend Deepak Singh and marries him in a gurdwara in Dehra Dun in December, 2001, little realising that post 9/11, visa clearance stood between their union. Mrs Ruta Singh’s two children studying in a school here want to go back to the U. S. but the U.S. Embassy has doubts about her second marriage to an Indian. It has to refuse her husband a visa. Ruta Singh (left) and Deepak Singh
Two city residents are part of a delegation which will go to Pakistan on motorcycles through the Attari-Wagah border to watch a one-day cricket match between India and Pakistan on March 21 at Lahore. Mr Pradeep Chakravarty (left) and Mr Balbir Singh Saini, who will ride on motor cycles through the Attari-Wagah border into Pakistan for the Lahore One-Day International cricket match, left Chandigarh on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Malkiat Singh Army officers
have a get-together For officers who had passed out from the Officers Training Academy in March 1979, it was a memorable trip down memory lane as they congregated in the city to observe the silver jubilee of their getting commissioned into the Army. Awareness camp
for women voters The local wing of the Mahila Morcha of the Bharatiya Janata Party organised an awareness camp for women voters of the city at Mauli Jagran here today. Mrs Asha Verma, Mrs Sashibala Jain, vice-chairmen and Mrs Renu Arora addressed the gathering. Chandigarh, March 17 The Spring Fest-2004 began at the Bhargava Auditorium here today. The five-day annual cultural festival is being organised by the Association of Resident Doctors, PGI. |
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Three booked for attempt to
murder Man held for
killing labourer Hawala operator
married thrice Ugandan student held for theft
Cable operators urge MC to
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seminar |
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Hamara School
Students with their awards at the prize distribution function of Government College, Sector 46, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph 2 get medical
sciences academy membership A Professor and an Associate Professor of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research have been awarded membership of National Academy of Medical Sciences. Chandigarh, March 17 Apurva Sondhi, Gurdeep Kaur, Tina Chaudhary and Prerna, students of Government College of Arts, today received special awards for exceptional performances in the fields of Applied Art, Painting, Graphics and Sculpture, respectively, during the annual prize distribution function of the college.
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The presentation of Suchetak Rang Manch Mohali “Kote katehre vich” was performed at Tagore Theatre here this evening. A Punjabi translation of the famous Hindi play “Cuts” by Naag Bades, the play depicted the death idealism in the life of a young couple who begin the journey of their life wanting to change the world.
Eating Out Enjoy your food in the lap of nature AWAY from the congested commercial hubs of Sectors 17 and 35, where most of the city’s eateries are located, nestled in the green patch of Citco’s rapidly growing baby, Hotel Parkview, Sector 24, is a brand new restaurant-cum-bar. Morning Chatter Excuse me, please A child clutching his stomach as if holding on to a painful cramp and telling the teacher, “Ma’am I couldn’t do homework because my head was paining” is a sight witnessed once too many.
Anil Sharma, director of “Gadar”, shares the secrets of his success on the sets of his latest film being shot at Chandi Mandir. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan My teachers have
honed my skills, says designer
Eye check-up
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A wrestling bout in progress at the annual rural sports meet at Sports Complex, Sector 46, Chandigarh, on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Pawan Sharma
Inter-district tourney from April 13
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Chandigarh, March 17
