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Jacob
inaugurates ‘Drop In’
Chandigarh, June 28
The Punjab Governor and UT
Administrator, Lieut-Gen J.F.R. Jacob, (retd), today underlined the need
for improving the infrastructural facilities in the southern sectors in
order to bring them on a par with the northern sectors to cater to the
increasing population in these sectors.
Experts deliberate on media ethics
Chandigarh, June 28
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A seminar on “Media Ethics, Concerns and Accountability,” was held here today. Media experts and academicians who participated in the seminar painted a sorry picture of the working of media.
Experts attend a seminar on ‘Media Ethics, Concerns and Accountability’ in Chandigarh on Friday.
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Bedlam
marks MIA meeting
SAS Nagar, June 28
Perhaps for the first time in the
history of the Mohali Industries Association (MIA), strong protests and
manhandling of members marked its annual general meeting here this
evening.
Deadline
on number plates stays
Chandigarh, June 28
The Chandigarh Administration today
formally ordered that July 1 would be the last date to get registration
number plates of vehicles changed. The Administration rejected a
representation of a local resident challenging the direction for change
of colour scheme for non-transport vehicles with effect from July 1.
Hearing
on number-plate issue adjourned
Chandigarh, June 28
The UT Administration today sought
more time to file reply in a case filed by the President of the
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Mr N. S Minhas, against the UT
Administration, Inspector General of Police and in charge, Traffic Lines
for restraining them from issuing challan till the administration
provided high security registration plate before a local court.
Sabha
complains lifting of ‘shamlat’ soil
Zirakpur, June 28
In a representation to the Deputy
Commissioner of Patiala, the Sri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Bartana, has
complained that some influential persons of the locality have started
lifting soil from the village common land, ‘‘shamlat’’ in
violation of the orders of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Farmers
block traffic
Panchkula, June 28
Irate farmers today blocked traffic
on the Panchkula highway near village Garhi Kotahan village for more
than 30 minutes in protest against the decision of the Uttar Haryana
Bijli Vitran Nigam to impose power cuts.
Traders’
plea on paid parking
Chandigarh, June 28
The Sector 17-A Traders Association
has urged the Administrator, Lt-Gen J.F.R. Jacob (retd), to remove paid
parking on a thoroughfare near the Anand and Jagat cinemas.
Shastri
postpones visit to city
Chandigarh, June 28
The BJP General Secretary, Mr Sunil
Shastri, has postponed his June 30 visit to the city. This was announced
here today in a press note issued by the party.
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