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| Ringing in 2005 |
New Year revellers sway to the tune of a Punjabi pop number at a
discotheque in Chandigarh on Friday night. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan |
Outgoing Mayor’s statement stirs up a hornet’s nest
Chandigarh, December 31
The statement of outgoing Mayor Ms Kamlesh that the imposition of the property tax on the commercial buildings was one of the successes of the Congress-dominated Municipal Corporation of
Chandigarh in 2004 has stirred up a hornet’s nest.
Good weather for rabi
Chandigarh, December 31
Though the falling temperature and fast blowing chilly winds accompanied by light showers have brought misery in their wake for the poor, but biting cold conditions are considered immensely good for the wheat and other rabi crops in this part of the region.
Donors open hearts and wallets for tsunami victims
Chandigarh, December 31
Donations for tsunami victims continued to pour in. Leading the donars today was UK-based Vedanta/Sterlite group. They will donate Rs 1 crore to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund and another Rs 51 lakh to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The employees of the company will also donate one day’s salary.
Tsunami shadow over celebrations
Chandigarh, December 31
Yielding to the triumphant spirit of hope, party revellers in the city welcomed the New Year with traditional warmth and gusto. But a sizeable chunk of residents called off their merry-making plans due to the tsunami tragedy.
Lt-Gen S. Pattabhiraman to be W. Command Goc-in-Chief
Chandigarh, December 31
Lt-Gen S. Pattabhiraman will be the next General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command. He will take over the command from Lt-Gen J.J Singh on his assuming the appointment of the Chief of the Army Staff on February 1, 2005.
Punjabi Tribune Assistant Editor retires
Chandigarh, December 31
A warm farewell was given to Mr Karamjit Singh, Assistant Editor, Punjabi Tribune, who attained superannuation after serving the institution for 26 years here today.
He joined Punjabi Tribune as Sub-Editor in 1978 and worked in various
capacities before reaching the level of Assistant Editor and often wrote
about important current issues, especially those relating to state
politics and national affairs.
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Mr Karamjit Singh
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Police recommends suspension of 10 driver’s licences
Chandigarh, December 31
The Chandigarh Traffic police has recommended the suspension of driver’s licence of 10 habitual offenders under Section 19 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, for a period of one to six months from January 1, 2005.
Electricity duty hike decried
Mohali, December 31
Members of the Mohali Industries Association here today expressed shock and anguish over the Punjab Government’s decision to double electricity duty from 5 per cent to 10 per cent.
Road Safety Week to commence from Jan 3
Chandigarh, December 31
In order to raise awareness regarding the road safety norms, the Chandigarh Traffic Police is going to organise the 16th Road safety Week between January 3 and 9.
On January 3, the inaugural day, the traffic police would launch a website of
the Chandigarh Traffic Police and also release an educational compact disc at
the Children Traffic Park in Sector 23 at 11 am.
Improvement in sanitation claimed
Chandigarh, December 31
The sanitation issue was brought to the centrestage during 2004 with several innovative steps being taken by the Municipal Corporation of
Chandigarh to ameliorate insanitary conditions in the city, the outgoing Chairman of the Sanitation Committee, Mr Chander Mukhi Sharma, said here today.
Search Within
Let God guide us to new horizons
A new study by researchers of Iowa University (US), covering 550 adults over the age of 65, found that people who believe in God live longer than people who don’t. People who go to the religious services are 35 per cent more likely to live longer than those who never attended church.
MP meets minister on Punwire’s revival
Mohali, December 31
Member of Parliament and General Secretary, All- India Forward Bloc, Debabratta Biswas today met Labour Minister Government of India, Chander Shekhar Rao at Delhi today to discuss problem of Punwire employees here.
250 blankets given to poor
Chandigarh, December 31
The President of the Mata Mansa Devi Sewak Dal Dhamartha and Bhandara Committee, Mr Sat Paul Garg, said that 250 blankets were distributed among needy persons at the PGI, Sector 16 General Hospital and GMCH, Sector 32.
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