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‘Society has accepted female foeticide’
‘Modify Act to end illegal abortions’
Chandigarh, September 14
In spite of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act that bans sex-determination tests, the number of abortions in India is high, with female foeticide virtually becoming accepted in our society.
Venkaiah takes up foreign-origin issue again
Chandigarh, September 14
The BJP today supported the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha’s salvo of foreign origin of the Congress President Sonia Gandhi with its President M. Venkaiah Naidu asking the Congress “who is foreigner — Sita or the Congress President?’’
The BJP President, Mr Venkaiah Naidu, being presented a siropa at Chandigarh on Saturday. The Himachal Chief Minister, Prof Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chandigarh unit party president, Mr Yashpal Mahajan and a former local MP, Mr Satyapal Jain, are also seen in picture.
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BJP leaders for unity among partymen
Chandigarh, September 14
The national leadership of the BJP today referred to the infighting in the local unit and advised it to work unitedly to win the next Lok Sabha election.
Addressing party workers here in the Chandigarh office of the party, Mr Naidu said: “Wrong things have happened in the party, which were not good for the party of a disciplined character.’’
Stress on use of Hindi in offices
Chandigarh, September 14
Paper reading, typing competition, notings and drafting in Hindi marked Hindi Divas celebrations in various government and non-government organisations here today.
Most of the senior officers of the Income Tax Department, NWR, Chandigarh, were present at the office of the Chief Commissioner of Income Tax in Sector 17 here during the celebrations.
Park entrance used as garbage dump
SAS Nagar, September 14
Imagine stepping over a two feet high and 20 feet wide spread of filth and dirt just to go to a park. Don’t cringe in distaste, this is exactly what people, residing in Phase VII here, do everyday.
Governor releases “a Bouquet of Thoughts”
Chandigarh, September 14
The Governor of Punjab, Lt-Gen JFR Jacob (retd), today released Mr Robin Gupta’s book “A Bouquet of Thoughts”, a collection of poetry, essays and portrait gallery of outstanding personalities who made an impact on his life.
Book on ‘nazms’ by Dr Pannu released
Chandigarh, September 14
“Yeh behen bhi hai, beti bhi, biwi bhi aur ma bhi hai
Uljhi hai har rishton mein, par har rishte ki jaan bhi hai.”
When Dr B.K. Pannu Parwaz penned down this Urdu ‘nazm’, she probably had her own image in mind, because the description suits her the best. A retired professor and head of Government Medical College, Patiala, a poetess of repute, a vocalist who is equally adept with instrumental music and an art lover, Dr Pannu symbolises the epitome of womanhood.
EATING OUT
‘Viva Italia’, a fest of pastas
Chandigarh
There’s a whole range of pastas out there. Made by the chef right in front of you, as you like it. With your choice of veggies and herbs and masalas. And, yes. As you see him rustle up the Italian delicacy on the gas in a jiffy, you get a demo of the recipe that you can try to replicate at home for your kids and hubby.
The place to go for a bite of fresh pasta is Hotel Maya Palace,
Sector 35.
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READERS WRITE
Govt must come to farmers’ rescue
THERE was a time when our country used to beg for food. Farmers, mainly from Punjab, with the help of incentives and support from the government, brought India out of the red. It was because of sincere and honest efforts of the farmers that India could become a food-surplus country.
Meeting to discuss progress of work on rail track
Kharar, September 14
A joint meeting of officers of the Railways, related departments and various panchayats was held here yesterday at Civil Rest House to discuss problems related with the construction of the Chandigarh-Kharar-Morinda rail track.
Ganesha Chaturthi celebrated
Chandigarh, September 14
Fancy dress competition and dance programmes were held on the concluding day function of the Ganesh Chaturthi. The devotees later participated in the procession for immersion of idols of Lord Ganesha from Sri Radhakrishna Mandir in Sector 47.
Children participate in a
fancy dress competition on the concluding day of Ganesh Chaturthi
celebrations by the Kannada Sangha in Chandigarh on Saturday.
— A Tribune photograph
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