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Carol singers perform at
YWCA Chandigarh, November 28 Students of four schools of Chandigarh — Baptist School, Sacred Heart School, St. Stephen’s School, Mount Carmel School and Mizo Students and trainees of YWCA Vocational Training Class sang hymns in Hindi and English at the YWCA in Sector 11 today. The YWCA also held a ‘Kanjken’ function in Sector 11 and an awareness camp at its extension centre at Dadu Majra. An appeal was made by Dr M.C. Mamgain and the shopowners of Sector 11 Market responded most generously. They donated seven sewing machines and cash for two more machines. An awareness generation camp was held under the flagship of the Chandigarh Social Welfare Advisory Board. There was also a special invitee, Ms Jyoti Sanghera, Adviser to United Nations at Geneva, who talked of the enormous global increase in woman and child trafficking. She said this was a more money-making trafficking than drugs or guns. |
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dirty toilets Chandigarh, Nov 28 The NGO said for about 1,000 girls and boys, there were only two toilets in the school. It alleged that the toilets were very dirty due to shortage of water. Even the sweepers did not bother to clean the toilets. |
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Folk dances mark school function Chandigarh, November 28 Mr D.S. Mangat, DPI (Schools), presided over the prize distribution function for the senior classes in the afternoon session. A special award was given to the Principal, Mr R.S. Goraya, for being honoured with the Sanchayaka award recently. Punjabi and Haryanvi folk dances dominated the days proceedings. Mr Subhash Chawla, Mayor, was also present on the occasion. |
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High Court Chandigarh, November 28 Seeking probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the matter, the petitioners Ashwani Kumar and Sudhir Kumar of Sector 27-D claimed that the officer, S.K. Satia, had issued a notice to them “knowing fully well that such a notice was without jurisdiction”. Giving details, the petitioners claimed that the authorities, through the notice, had alleged that the petitioners had unauthorisedly raised construction in the rear portion of a shop-cum-flat and had covered the barasati. They were further directed to demolish the “alleged unauthorised construction” within three days. Counsel for the petitioners claimed that the respondent was clearly told that there was no violation in the construction and similar constructions had been raised by other shop owners also. The respondent, however, told the petitioners that the owners of other shop-cum-flats were in regular touch and were paying monthly bribe. Counsel added on the petitioner’s behalf that they refused to pay the bribe so the notice was intentionally served. Taking up the case, a Division Bench of the High Court, headed by Mr Justice Swatanter Kumar, has issued notice of motion. The case will now come up for hearing on December 4. Contempt case If allegations in a petition filed before the High Court are to be believed, a Sub Divisional Officer (SDO), along with a Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO), besides a village Sarpanch and other respondents, have violated a court order regarding the digging of a drain in Kurukshetra district. In their petition against SDO Prem Chand and BDPO Gagandeep Singh, along with other respondents, Manjit Singh and Baldev Singh of Kheri Shishgran village in Pehowa tehsil claimed that the respondents were “adamant and were digging out a drain without getting approval from the canal authority”. Going into the background of the case, the petitioners asserted that they had initially sought directions for restraining the respondents from digging the drain for the discharge of rain water. The petitioners had further claimed that the High Court, while dealing with the matter, had directed that the authority concerned should look into the dimensions of the drain, as according to the “petitioner’s counsel, the drain was too broad and would ruin the fields”. The petitioners concluded that the respondents had “intentionally, knowingly and deliberately violated the orders passed by the court” by not taking approval and “without giving any dimension of the drain”. Taking up the case, the High Court has issued notice of motion to the respondents. |
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District Courts Chandigarh, November 28 The case came up for hearing in the court of UT District and Sessions Judge, Mr H.S Bhalla, who has issued the production warrants against Bhullar for January 12. The UT police had filed a challan against six persons levelling charges of TADA, murder and attempt to murder. As per the prosecution the total nine accused had hatched a conspiracy to kill Mr Saini on August 29, 1991 when he was on his way from police head-quarter, Sector-9 to Sector-17. Mr Saini escaped attempt on his life when the caravan of car was blown up by a car bomb in Sector-17. Judicial custody Satpal, Sanjeev, Anil Kumar and Ramniwas arrested by the UT police in the extortion case busted by it on November 24 were today remanded in judicial custody till December 12 by the UT Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM).The main suspect in the case, Om Parkash Saini, has been remanded in police custody till November 29. The UT police had arrested two of the accused in the case from near St Kabir School in Sector-26, claiming that they along with others had been planning to commit a dacoity and kidnap the son of the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the Golden forest. Bail granted Rakesh Batalvi, one of the accused allegedly involved in the case of trafficking of girls to Bangalore was today granted bail by a local court. The two accused, Muralidhar and Kapil, have already been granted bail by the court in the case. The UT Police had arrested the five accused in the case, including, K.M. Muralidhar, Rakesh Batalvi, Baljit and Kuldeep, Kapil. |
Auction
postponed till Dec 10 Zirakpur, November 28 The mill — Sukhna Paper Mill — had faced closure after the Punjab Pollution Control Board had directed its proprietor to wind up the unit because of excessive pollution and effluents discharged in the Ghaggar. The mill was closed in 1998 for polluting the Ghaggar. Over 300 workers of the mill have been fighting for their allowances of Rs 48,14, 654. The workers' union had knocked the doors of the court and the matter was later decided in their favour. Mr Prithipal Singh, proprietor of the mill, while talking to Chandigarh Tribune said since the mill was closed it had no money to pay the workers. The workers were claiming the money for the period during which the mill had remained unoperational, he added. The case was than taken to the Supreme Court, which granted stay on the auction of the land for making payments to the workers. Meanwhile, a large number of workers who had gathered in front of the Sukhna Paper Mill in Nagla village this morning remained restless for over four hours as Mr Sanjeev Garg, Tehsildar, Dera Bassi, failed to reach the venue on time. The tehsildar reached the spot at about 2.30 pm and auction of the land was postponed till December 10. |
The carnival spirit all set to soar It’s carnival time in Chandigarh yet again. Come tomorrow and the city residents will be treated to a host of cultural flavours, strong enough to inspire the hearts to crave for more. The star attraction of the two-day razzmatazz which will be inaugurated tomorrow morning by Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Mr O.P. Verma, will be host of folk presentations to be made by baazigars, naqaals, behrupias, snake charmers, among others. The first day of the fun, frolic and festivity will be marked by other presentations like kachhi ghori (a form of puppet theatre), full fledged puppet show, camel rides, magic shows, stick walkers and many other folk dances. Yet another interesting and engaging experience will be offered by those in charge of the Friends of Children’s Corner, which is a small space for children within the Leisure Valley, the Carnival’s venue. Put up by the Centre for Education and Voluntary Action (CEVA) members, this corner will allow children to play with musical instruments, besides learn the fine points of science and maths through especially devised puzzles. The highlight of the activities of CEVA this year is a play space for those stuck by the science mania. The volunteers will be present to explain various science concepts and processes. Besides, Jodo Gyan (an NGO) people from Delhi will also team up with CEVA to make children feel at home with science. They are already in Chandigarh with loads of educational puzzles, toys and games. A non-profit organisation committed to promoting activity-based education, Jodo Gyan will focus on geometry, factors, fractions, heat and temperature. These workshops will be conducted at the Friends of Children’s corner at the carnival. On the entertainment front, the control will be assumed by Pascal Heni, a French artiste, who has developed a love for Bollywood songs to such an extent that he now makes a living by rendering them all over the world. Being invited by Alliance Francaise, Pascal is certainly the first occidental singer who has reinterpreted the popular songs of Hindi and Tamil cinema. Stumbling upon Hindi music when he picked up some music CDs some years ago, Pascal never looked back. Inspired by the rich melodic base of the songs, he began singing the numbers, in his own inimitable style. Today he can sing any song, irrespective of the age in which it was set to music. The singer, who is indeed legendary in his own right, will perform along with his 12 member troupe at Leisure Valley at 6 pm tomorrow. The next day of the carnival will feature a presentation by a Chandigarh-based rock band — Triangle. A quiz on Chandigarh will also be held on the same day. On the gourmet front, CITCO chefs will hold the fort, by keeping the kitchen fire alive at the carnival venue. Not just that, there will be a string of other events to make the day exciting — from face painting, mimicry and street plays to funny costume characters, fun games, creative writing, on the spot painting contests, et al. Not to forget that there will be exciting prizes for children who are vibrantly dressed. —
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Barbie enchants in magical movie Barbie doll enchants and delights audiences in the stunning computer-animated movie 'Barbie of Swan Lake'. It is a story about magic, self-confidence and true love! Barbie starring as "Odette", a brave young girl, discovers that with confidence and determination each one of us has the power to transform the world. 'Barbie of Swan Lake' will be aired on Cartoon Network on November 30 at 12 noon and again at 8 p.m the same day. It has been specially dubbed in Hindi, keeping the Indian audience in mind. The movie combines storytelling with a beautiful ballet choreography performed by dancers from the world renwoned New York City Ballet and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable music. This is Barbie's third leap into the entertainment spotlight following the phenomenal success of her previous two movies, 'Barbie in the Nutcracker' and 'Barbie as Rapunzel.' 'Barbie of Swan Lake' weaves a magical tale with beautiful dance and music, engaging girls in the arts and encouraging self-expression, says Nanette D'Sa, vice-president Marketing, Mattel Toys India Private Limited. "Girls love make-believe and transformation themes and the world of 'Barbie of Swan Lake' provides them with a new and exciting way to participate in Barbie doll's world as we expand our entertainment property with a larger selection of products girls can use to play out this unique story," she adds. Created by Mainframe Entertainment, the movie features advanced CGI (computer graphic imaging) animation.
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Dolls museum thrown open to public THE Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Justice O. P. Verma (retd), on Friday formally threw open to the public a refurbished International Dolls Museum at Bal Bhavan, Sector 23. Accompanied by senior officers of the UT Administration and CITCO, and Past Rotary International President, Mr Rajendra K. Saboo, who had donated most of the dolls to the museum, the Governor went round the hall and admired the dolls brought from different parts of the world. Set up in 1985, the museum was recently taken over by CITCO and Tourism Department of the UT Administration. It spent more than Rs 25 lakh to carry out repairs and upgrade it. The museum has a total of 250 dolls from 28 countries. One section has been devoted to brides and tribes of India. Some tableaux depicting scenes from the sagas of Ramayana, Alladin and Cindrella, to name only a few, have also been put up at the museum. The highlight of the museum is a miniature rail yard complete with a running train which was also secured by Mr Saboo from Rotarian friends in Germany and Rotary Cub of Ebingen. A shortage of funds and inadequate care and attention by the Bal Bhavan authorities led to the decline and closure of the museum some time ago. The mini-train also became non-functional. According to Mr S.P. Singh, Managing Director of CITCO, one of the first problems he face was how to recommission the mini-train.Another sum of Rs 10 lakh has been spent on relaying the floor, providing proper lighting, setting up an acquarium and air-conditioning the hall housing the museum.
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Classic woollen suits in again Classic three button woollen suits will be popular this winter, if fashion experts in the city are to be believed. They claim that the conventional colours like grey, steel grey, black and cream would be in fashion this season. Says Mr Vipin Kapoor of Kapsons. These suits have an enduring appeal, and never go out of fashion and exude an air of elegance, sophistication and class. These are available in good numbers and in different shades in the price range of Rs 5000 to Rs 15,000. Kapsons has set up a one stop shop for men’s wear and would offer suits, jackets, shoes, belts and other accessories.” In fact, wearing a suit is no longer limited to special occasions. With the opening of new generation banks and multinational companies a large number of marketing executives have started wearing suits creating demand for them. The latest collection of brands available are Giovanni, Nino Mantelli, Givo made of Italian fabrics. These are in polywool as well as 100 per cent wool. The customers claim that they are are so light weighted that one would not feel uncomfortable. The biggest comeback this season, is tweeds, which can be worn both formally and casually. These brilliant tweed jackets can be worn both formally and casually. These tweeds, now a fashionable garment, are even worn with jeans and sports shoes. They are available in the price range of Rs
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Verma inaugurates multiplex Chandigarh’s first multiplex was formally inaugurated on Friday by the Governor of Punjab, Justice O.P. Verma. The Governor cut the ribbon and lighted the ceremonial lamp at the complex before attending the premier run of the Shahrukh Khan-starrer, “Kal Ho Na Ho” at one of the four theatres of the multiplex. The Rs 16 crore project replaces the erstwhile Dhillon Theatre at Mani Majra. Addressing media-persons on the occasion, Mr L.N. Goel, Chairman, E-City Entertainment, said “Fun Republic, Chandigarh, is another step forward in our endeavour to unveil new and exciting entertainment frontiers. With its opening, we promise to redefine the experience for shoppers and cine-goers in the city and we hope to meet the standards by offering an unparalleled experience. We intend to make such options available to cinegoers and shoppers across the length and breadth of the nation”. It is equipped with four state-of-the art movie theatres and has a total capacity of 970 seats. The branded concession stands are known as “Recess”. The movie tickets have been priced at Rs 80 and Rs 100 for the “silver” and “gold” class classes, respectively. Mr Atul Goel, Chief Executive Officer, E-City, said,” Adults as a segment do not currently have any integrated entertainment venues targeted towards their lifestyle and with the opening of the complex we look forward to fill this vacuum”. For the convenience of guests visiting the multiplex a provision to park up to 300 cars has been made. —
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Balancing the traditional with the modern WHEN her friends and loved ones send her a New Year’s card, they save some money because in the same card they write, “Happy Birthday”. It is Deepika Kaushal, a plus one student from Panchkula, who has been modelling for a year now. On being prompted by her family and friends, she took part in Mr and Miss North India contest held in June. The very first attempt met with success for she was selected first runner-up, and was also adjudged “Miss Beautiful Eyes”. Other assignments followed such as a fashion show at the mango mela organised by Haryana Tourism, the Flying Machine Jeans show, promos for Skoda Octavia, ITC Wills Lifestyle and Air Tel. She has realistic expectations from her career. “I know well that it is a short career, so I would like to take up advertising or hotel management,” she says. She has a keen interest in music, and is fond of reading. One of her favourite books is Maxim Gorky’s “Mother”. “It is the underlying emotional appeal of the book that has had a lasting impact on me,” she says. About her role as a woman, she says, “Times are changing and the Indian woman has to change with it. We have to learn to balance our traditional values with the modern ones. A woman must know how to run a house, at the same time she must know how to work as a professional and compete with others. It is not too difficult to do this.” Although her eyes are set on a career, she not only knows how to cook and do household chores, she also loves them. “These are the values I inherited from my parents. They have given me unstinting support. Both of them go out of their way to help me. Often they take leave to accompany me on a shoot,” she says. The faith that Deepika’s parents posit in her, has not been misplaced, for this 5’ 7” girl with a figure of 32-26-36 is already making her presence felt in the world of fashion and modelling in the region. |
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