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Cold wave recedes
However, train services still hit, only one flight takes off
Chandigarh, January 24
To the advantage of passengers travelling by air, the city sky remained clear for the second day today even though trains continued to remain badly affected.
The Northern Railway had to cancel one train for the day, while most of the other major trains were running late.
Democracy at a Price-I
LS poll cost UT Rs 1.38 cr
Rs 22 lakh honorarium to officials raises eyebrows
Chandigarh, January 24
The conduct of the May 13 Lok Sabha election for the local parliamentary seat cost the Chandigarh Administration dear, with about Rs 1.38 crore being spent on it and surprisingly, a substantial part, amounting to over Rs 41
lakh, went for the payment of remuneration to the polling parties and honorarium to the staff on election duty.
Lack of parking space leads to traffic jam in Zirakpur
Zirakpur, January 24
Chaos prevailed at Zirakpur following a major traffic jam that was witnessed due to ongoing shopping festival at the Paras Down Town Square here on Sunday.
The traffic came to a standstill at most of the intersections, causing harassment to daily commuters.
Traffic Rules
Size of headgear creates confusion
Turban-wearing motorcyclist cries foul for being challaned
Chandigarh, January 24
A traffic policeman allegedly went overboard and booked a turban-sporting motorcyclist for not wearing a “proper safety headgear”.
With the motorcyclist, Harwinder Singh of Naya Gaon, claiming that he was wearing a
proper turban and was wrongly booked for the violation.
Work on channelising Sec 67 nullah begins
Mohali, January 24
Much to the relief of residents, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority has commenced work for channelising the foul-smelling ‘nullah’ (watercourse) winding through various parts of the township at a cost of Rs 1.75 crore.
28 to get commendation certificates on R-Day
Chandigarh, January 24
The Chandigarh administration has decided to award 28 commendation certificates to public men and employees of the Chandigarh administration on the Republic Day for outstanding services in their respective fields.
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(From left) Arun Kumar Kansal, Sanjeev Kohli, Harman Singh Sidhu,
Satinder Sharma, Dr GS Bajwa, Hardit Singh, Balbir Singh,
Jagroop Singh and Kuldip Sharma.
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Area where grenades were found cordoned off
Mohali, January 24
The police cordoned off Zirakpur town in this district and conducted an extensive search of the area with the help of a dog squad after two live hand grenades were found on the Zirakpur-Patiala highway near Nabha village late Saturday.
Open House
Admn doesn’t let MC grow
Ever since the elected house of Municipal Corporation took seat in the Union Territory, the elected body has not been able to free itself from the dragnet of the Chandigarh administration while bagging any major projects of the city.
BJP holds rallies against price rise
Chandigarh, January 24
The local unit of the BJP today held protest rallies in Maloya Colony and Colony No. 5 against price rise.
Addressing the rallies, local BJP presiden SanjayTandon alleged that the Congress was not bothering about the poor who were striving hard for one square meal.
Members of the Chandigarh unit of the BJP protest against price rise at Colony No. 5 on Sunday.
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Mushiara enthrals audience
Chandigarh, January 24
“Mujhe pakeeza aanchal ki hawaien milti rehti hein, Mujhe har roz jannat ki fazayein milti rehti hein, Faqiri mein bhi muhje milti rahi shaahon ki taqdeer, Mujhe maa ki mohabbat aur duayein milti rehti hein.”
A participant at the ‘Jashan-e-Janhuriat’ at the Museum Hall in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Vinay Malik
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Residents against GM foods
Chandigarh, January 24
A section of residents today resolved to write to the Punjab and Haryana governments as well as the Chandigarh Administration, urging these not to allow the entry of genetically modified food products within their respective jurisdictions.
Syndicate Meeting
New re-evaluation system to be discussed
Chandigarh, January 24
The issue of introduction of re-evaluation of examination papers under the guidelines of the Dental Council of India will be taken up at the Panjab University’s syndicate meeting, scheduled for January 30.
Carmel girls reach out to slum children
Chandigarh, January 24
Setting an example of breaking the economic divide in educational set-up, Saathi, an NGO formed by girls of Carmel Convent School, Sector 9, took the initiative to educate 310 slum children about personal hygiene.
Over 100 participate in creative writing contest
Chandigarh, January 24
The Chandigarh Sahitya Akademy has been organising workshops and contests to cultivate the skill of creative writing, poetic potentiality and the art of expression by young writers of the city, said CSA chairperson Manju
Jaidka.
PU don invited to Bangladesh
Chandigarh, January 24
Dr SM Kant, director, youth welfare, Panjab University, has been invited to Bangladesh to oversee the arrangements for the fifth South Asian Inter-University Youth Festival to be held at BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, from February 28 to March 4.
Mgmt students bag second position in quiz contest
Chandigarh, January 24
A team of Gurukul Vidyapeeth Centre for Management Studies has brought laurels to the region by securing second position in the National Students’ Management Quiz-2010 organised by the All-India Management Association at Chandigarh Business School, Landran.
Cultural activities mark annual function
Panchkula, January 24
Vijay Public School celebrated its annual function at Sector 17 here today.
SL Thakur, Commissioner, IRS, was the chief guest on the occasion. A cultural lamp was lit.
The programme started with a vandana.
Talent hunt
Chandigarh, January 24
The Legendary Mukesh Musical Arts and Cultural Society will organise its first audition at Government High School, Vikas
Nagar, Mauli Jagran, for the selection of amateur, semi-professional singers and other artistes from the slum and weaker section of the particular area.
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