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Monday, October 25, 1999

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Over 1.5 lakh kids get polio drops
CHANDIGARH, Oct 24 — In the first cycle of the four-phased Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme—1999-2000, about 1.5 lakh children up to five years were immunised today in the city, Panchkula and SAS Nagar.

Kids paint on polio, Divali

A doctor administers pulse polio drops to a child at the Sector 34 dispensary in Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Seminars, exhibitions and conventions
‘India needs to develop N-capacity’ CHANDIGARH, Oct 24 — The Centre for Rural Research and Industrial Development kicked off a structured discussion on 'India's Nuclear Doctrine' by bringing together an informed and concerned group in diverse fields to voice its views on relevant issues and look into deeper implications during a two-day session at its Sector 19 headquarters here.
Copper utensils bad for boys: experts	Women discuss marriage	Women plan global march
If pain on left side, go to cardiologist	Convention ends with march	Exhibition on UN opens

Children perform at the annual day of the Hansraj Public School, Sector 6, Panchkula, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph	Himachali students present Sangam'99 CHANDIGARH, Oct 24 — A colourful cultural function 'Sangam-99' was presented by the All-Himachal Students Association at the Panjab University auditorium here today. The chief guest, Mr Kishori Lal Vaidya, Industry Minister of Himachal Pradesh, called upon students to strive to create a strong nation.
Colourful show by kids	Fashion show by children

Power cuts worry patients
PANCHKULA, Oct 24 — Following power cuts imposed by the Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam, patients visiting the General Hospital in Sector 6 here are a worried lot.

Tributes paid to Balmiki
CHANDIGARH, Oct 24 — Rich tributes were paid to Maharishi Balmiki at a function held in the Sector 24 Maharishi Valmik Mandir here this afternoon.

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Eye care camp organised

Pensioners denied pay panel recommendations

‘Probe pension disbursement’

22 quintals of crackers seized

Dil Da Mareez released

Fruit prices stable

Indian National Theatre annual festival

Fine bowling by Arjun of St John’s

Migrant labour bane of city beautiful

Dance contest on Siti Channel
CHANDIGARH, Oct 24 — A television programme titled 'Jhankar', a musical dance competition, was launched today by Acme Films International at a press conference in Sector 37.