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Derabassi set to witness real estate boom
Derabassi, January 13
After Zirakpur it is the turn of Derabassi, the strategic subdivisional town on the Chandigarh-Ambala highway, to witness the real estate boom.
With two major real estate players — the Silver City Group of Companies and the Omaxe Construction Limited — launching their mega multi-storeyed
projects, the stage is set for the battle of wits among the real estate giants, who are ready to fight it out for a share in the ever-expanding booming business.
VAT notified, officers yet to be redesignated
Chandigarh, January 13
About a month ago the Chandigarh Administration had notified the value added tax. But to implement it the Administration has forgot to
redesignate officers in the Excise and Taxation Department, a mandatory provision under the new tax regime
Traffic cops misbehave with NRI, inquiry on
Chandigarh, January 13
Overzealous Chandigarh Traffic Police personnel went overboard allegedly in a drunken state late last night and misbehaved with a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) and his family near the Sector 40 and 41 intersection.
Space design contest gets under way
Chandigarh, January 13
The Second Annual Asian Regional Space Settlement Design Competition got of to a start here today, with eight teams including one from Malaysia, participating in the event. The winning team would be going to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration base in Florida in July to participate in the global finals.
General Nakai laid to rest with service honours
Chandigarh, January 13
Lieutenant General J.S. Nakai, one of the oldest officers settled in the city, passed away yesterday. He was 85 and had been ailing for some time. His mortal remains were cremated with full service honours.
IAF prepares 25-year technology roadmap
Chandigarh, January 13
The Indian Air Force has prepared a 25-year technology roadmap to identify its technological requirements to cater to the roles it is perceived to play in a fast changing and fluid geo-political environment in the coming years.
Israel helps Army aviators fly in the dark
Chandigarh, January 13
The Army's helicopters are now set to fly in the dark. Its fleet of Cheetah light-utility helicopters is being equipped with Israeli night vision goggles. This would enable the Army undertake heli-borne operations at night in the operational areas, particularly Jammu and Kashmir.
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My uncle, the General
It was almost sixty-five years ago. My mother was suffering from an advanced condition of tuberculosis and lived permanently in the sanatorium at
Jubar. She was also in an advanced state of pregnancy — she was expecting me.
Bharti gets five acres
Chandigarh, January 13
The Chandigarh Administration has approved the allotment of 5 acres to Bharti Tele-Ventures Limited in the second Phase of the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park, making Bharti the second major company after Wipro to be part of the second Phase of the
RGCTP.
NRI tourism facilitation cell set up
Chandigarh, January 13
To facilitate the visiting Non-Residents Indians and those who are planning to visit the city from different countries across the world, the Chandigarh Administration has set up an NRI tourism facilitation cell in the Department of Tourism.
Voluntary disclosure plan
Panchkula, January 13
The Haryana Power Utilities has decided to re-introduce the voluntary disclosure scheme for unauthorised load. The scheme will remain operational for a month from January 16 to February 15.
NSUI burns effigy of Amar Singh
Chandigarh, January 13
The National Students of India today burned an effigy of Mr Amar Singh, general secretary Samajwadi Party, for using abusive language, against Ms Sonia Gandhi.
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