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Patriotic fervour overwhelms tricity
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Chandigarh, August 15
Schools, colleges and various institutions of the tricity of Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali dedicated the day to the memory of freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the nation. At a number of places it was a combined celebration with the Independence Day coinciding with Janmashtami.
A man distributes balloons to children at an Independence Day function in Mohali on Tuesday.
— Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu
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‘If you are married, ignore this’
Chandigarh, August 15
If you were wondering that in spite of the renewed nationalism in the youth — post Rang De Basanti — you found the usual excitement about Independence Day missing, check your mobile and e-mail account. The netizens are certainly not removed from Independence Day as would prove the increased sms traffic today.
A GOLDEN TOUCH: Much-awaited rain on Monday evening was a welcome relief for residents in Chandigarh. As night progressed the bridge before the railway traffic light point, sparkled in golden hue and gave the road a metropolitan look. — Tribune
photo by Malkiat Singh
A kid dressed as Lord Krishna during the Janmashtami celebrations at Shri Radha Krishan Sidh Temple at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Tuesday.
— Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari |
Rape case: lacunae in FIR, medico-legal report mar probe
Chandigarh, August 15
The Chandigarh Police has written to the Director, Health Services, Chandigarh, seeking some clarifications about the medico-legal report (MLR) of the maid, who was allegedly raped by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MLA from Dhuri, Gaganjit Singh Barnala, at his Sector-3 MLA flat on Saturday.
Facelift for Tagore Theatre on the cards
Chandigarh, August 15
Going to the Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, for a play may become a more pleasant experience with the UT administration finally considering a proposal to give the nod to an overhaul of the city’s centre of cultural activities.
Punjab, Haryana face milk shortage
Chandigarh, August 15
The delayed monsoon in Punjab and Haryana has led to a shortage of milk in this “land of milk”. As a result, Milkfed, the Punjab and Dairy Development Cooperative Federation, Haryana, have recommended a rationing in milk supply to their regular customers, and are putting their growth plans on hold.
City-Ambala travel set to get costlier
Dera Bassi, August 15
The closure of the Ghaggar bridge for heavy traffic is all set to make the commuting between Chandigarh and Ambala costlier.
With heavy vehicles, including buses, run by the state transport corporations,
being diverted to longer routes, a hike in the bus fare is being mooted.
Puja again pollutes Sukhna Lake
Chandigarh, August 15
A large number of devotees of Sheetla Mata this afternoon converged on Sukhna Lake and performed religious ceremonies despite a ban imposed by the Administration on such ceremonies.
Devotees offer prayers on the conclusion of the Sheetla Mata festival at the Sukhna Lake on Tuesday.
— Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan
Assembly poll: booth-level officers to be deputed
Mohali, August 15
Under the new directions issued by the Election Commission of India for the intensive revision of electoral rolls for the coming Assembly elections, for the first time booth-level officers (BLOs) have been deputed to check and update the voters’ list.
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Martyr’s frustrated family contemplates refusing Sena Medal
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Chandigarh, August 15
After months of staying gracious in the face of their son’s loss, Lieut-Col Rajeev Bakshi’s parents wept their hearts out today. Contrary to what they had hoped, this year’s list of I-Day
Presidential Awards held no pleasant surprise for them.
The family of Lt-Col Rajeev Bakshi.
— Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan
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City boy is this year’s Shaurya Chakra awardee
Chandigarh, August 15
Lt Amarjit Singh Aulakh has done the city proud. Easily among the youngest recipients of this year’s Independence Day Presidential Awards, he is shining at the top in the list of Shaurya Chakra awardees for this year.
The achievement is commendable considering he has less than two years service.
He will complete two years of his service in September this year when he will
also be promoted to the rank of Captain.
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Amarjit Singh Aulakh
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President’s Police Medal for SP
Mohali, August 15
Mr Varinder Pal Singh, SP (City), has been awarded the President’s Police Medal for meritorious service on the occasion of Independence Day.
Mr Varinder Pal Singh joined the Punjab Police as Inspector in 1988 and was
promoted as DSP in 1992.
Magician casts spell
Chandigarh, August 15
Have you ever seen an elephant disappear into thin air from the stage in a theatre? Believe it or not, it is actually taking place not once but three times in a day at Neelam theatre, Sector 17, where spellbinder Satya Parkash Sharma has been performing since last month.
Magician Satya Parkash Sharma performs at Neelam Theatre in Chandigarh.
— A Tribune photograph
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