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Two cousins shot dead over land dispute
Hangola (Panchkula), October 31 The incident took place around 9 am, when the victims, Ajmer Singh, 55, and Nirmal Singh, 35, were on the way to their fields. When they were passing by the disputed land, the suspects — Kashmir Singh and Sadh Singh — allegedly began firing at them. Eye witnesses say that five more persons hid themselves in the fields and they, too, fired at the unsuspecting victims. Fourteen-year-old Gurnam and 25-year-old Gurmeet, who were also going towards their fields were too fired at. They were admitted to a hospital.
The shocked villagers allege that the suspects had threatened to kill 50 villagers for standing up against them. The violence went on for over 10 minutes, following which the suspects reportedly warned the villagers not to stand up against them, and later they fled away. Kashmir Singh and Sadh Singh are brothers of Mr Balbir Saini, former Haryana Minister in the Bansi Lal Cabinet. “Since they are politically well connected, the police gave them every chance to escape. Last night, too, they had fired in the air and we had called the police. The Station House Officer, Raipur Rani, SI Ram Singh, came here, but instead of listening to our grievances, he went away and was with the suspects for two hours. This morning, too, the police arrived at the scene only two hours after the incident, though the police station is only 8 km away,” alleged the Sarpanch, Angrejo Devi. They villagers brought these facts to the knowledge of Superintendent of Police, Mr Balbir Singh, when he visited the village, who ordered the SHO to be transferred to the Police Lines. Mr Ram Singh, one of the panches, said that 173 acres of shamlat land had been leased out to the suspects for a year in February last year. “They were given an extension to use the land till June, on the pretext that their crop was standing on this land. However, they failed to vacate the land and instead got a stay from a local court. The villagers later got the stay vacated, but the litigation was still on. Some of the villagers had also sold off their share of the shamlat land to Kashmir and Sadh Singh. A few days ago, it was decided that the two would be allowed to keep the land they had purchased, but would have to vacate the remaining land,” he said. The police has registered a case of murder against the suspects and launched a manhunt for them. Some arms and ammunition used by them in the incident have also been recovered.
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Crackers’ sale on folding beds goes unchecked
Chandigarh, October 31 Though each cracker-seller is required to comply with mandatory safety directions, including the maintenance of a minimum 15-metre distance between two stalls, they are recklessly offering ash cans and rockets in cubicles with common walls. This is not all. The terms and conditions of the licence required for selling crackers clearly say that each cracker-seller is required to keep 25 sand bags at the sale site, along with adequate quantity of water in case of an untoward incident. Besides this, smoking inside and near the shops is strictly prohibited. The display of crackers on footpaths too is banned. The reality is, however, different. Drive down to any market in the city. You will find sellers offering crackers against the norms on folding beds casually placed on footpaths in front of the general and provision stores across the city. To make the matters worse, they are so close that you can barely fine your way between two folding beds. The sellers are also flouting the norms by not keeping water tanks of at least 200 litres capacity at the site. Boards with warning “smoking strictly prohibited” are also missing. The rules also say that there should not be any naked or loose electric wire inside the shops, and the booths should have separate entrance and exits. Besides this, no other business should be conducted in the shops. But, none of the conditions are apparently being followed. Though two persons were initially booked under the provisions of the Explosives Act for the alleged violation of the licence conditions, the police did nothing else to stop the shopkeepers from flouting the norms. The sources in the UT Administration add that the Police and Fire Department officials are expected to carry out an inspection of the site before the licence is issued to the applicant. Licencees, however, admit that the officials seldom visit the spot. Denying the allegations of negligence, senior Fire Department officers says: “The applicants tend to take advantage of the loopholes in the system. They apply for the licences at least seven to eight days prior to the date of setting up the stalls. At the time of applying, they assure the authorities that all terms and conditions would be complied with. But later on they simply back out”. The officer adds that the violators are dealt with strictly. In cases of extreme violations, the matter is brought to the notice of the other authorities. Otherwise, the nature of violation is specified on the defaulter’s licence so that it becomes harder for him to get the same the next year.
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Bargain to get a good deal on your crackers
Chandigarh, October 31 A packet of fancy lights (resembling match sticks) for children showing a price of Rs 83 on the packet was procured by the correspondent for Rs 30 in the market of Sector 37. A shopkeeper sold a packet of hawais priced at Rs 350 for Rs 175 in sector 22. A shopkeeper in Sector 38 (West) said to a lady customer that he would give her best deal once she was through with her overall choice. “Why are you looking at the prices? You just pick the items of your choice and I will give you the best possible deal in the market”, he said. And true to his word, he just gave a round figure of Rs 900 for the crackers in a small pile. When checked, it was found that the price on the packets totalled Rs 2,700. When questioned, the shopkeeper said he was not offering the deals by suffering any loss. “We get our stocks from Ambala, Sirhind and Saharanpur who are linked to the main suppliers from Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu. Stories of worker exploitation in the cracker factories are famous so overpricing on the packets should not be surprising. He said the prices would hit the rock bottom a day after the festival.” A majority of the markets were overflowing with the human population and the cracker outlets were on top of the purchase agenda. The biggest attractions on the list of the people are the
‘anaars’, ‘hawais’, ‘ladis’, hydro bombs’, ‘phul-jhadis’, ‘chakkaris’ and ‘phuki bombs’, besides others. There are certain priced items which are been sought only by a selected audience shelving out big amounts of money. They want the occasion to be as boisterous as possible. A seven-star rocket which gave seven different lights and many different sounds in the air was in big demand. The item priced at Rs 75 could be purchased for Rs 45 after striking a deal and the results were impressive ‘Wonder balloon’ was another interesting offer which promised the crackers releasing colourful balloons in the sky. There was a ‘ladi’ which had nearly 10,000 bomb sticks and was available for Rs 2000. There were bigger pieces of the ‘ladis’ available for Rs 2500 and even Rs 3000. Mukesh Khanna, a student of BA III, said: “The festival offers a perfect opportunity for family reunion and the crackers were a medium of expressing our happiness and closing our eyes to all worries for a moment. The festival is centuries old and a part of our tradition so people celebrate religiously”. Mr Nipun Singh, a shopkeeper, said new bombs were available which made bigger sounds compared to the earlier versions. One noticeable change in the crackers now was the variety of colours available. Dr Rajesh Sharma, a research scholar, said that countrymen should sympathise with the tragedy like the earthquake in Kashmir and the floods in the south.
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Two Divali shoppers crushed to death
Mohali, October 31 According to eyewitnesses, the accident took place near Khanpur village, a few kilometers from Daon Majra. The two were on a scooter (PB-27A-2747) and were hit from the front by a truck (PB 07 1266) coming from the opposite direction. The two were run over and crushed under the truck
tyres. Both died on the spot. The truck driver lost control over the vehicle after the accident, and banged into a tree. Eyewitnesses told the SHO Kharar, Mr Sukhjit Virk that the truck driver too was injured but managed to get out of the truck and he fled from the spot. A pall of gloom descended on the village as the news of the death reached the families. “The mothers are in a state of shock. Both fainted when the news was brought home.” the police said.
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Celebrate Divali Bhatti style
Chandigarh, October 31 Jaspal Bhatti pedalled the rickshaw which was laden with a wide range of flowers. “I am cycling to distribute the plants in my sector and I have hired a van to deliver them in other sectors”, he said. He said the idea behind giving plants instead of traditional gifts was to propagate the message of pollution-free environment. The van carrying the plants had a message which read “Say no to crackers: Terrorists have already done enough damage with the blasts”.
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“Mithai” sale up by 20 pc
Chandigarh, October 31 Ask Krishan Bajaj of Sindhi Sweets and pat comes the reply, “It couldn’t have been better. Indian festivities are incomplete without these sweets and sales just keep going up. This time the sales are up by 15 per cent on an average. While there are no particular favourites, all our items have done exceedingly well. While people were more into buying gift boxes earlier, today they bought sweets primarily for self-consumption, though gifting is still on.” Jostling for space to place their orders first and elbowing their way through the crowd, people are thronging sweetmeat shops to buy the very best for their loved ones. These sweets, in every possible hue and innovative fruit shapes, are doing brisk business, selling like hot cakes. Maintaining that sales are up by 20 per cent since last Divali, Anupam Sweets in Panchkula is the most happening place. There’s a crowd at the counters from the time the shop opens till it closes down. “I don’t see any aversion to sweets going by the customers we are getting. In fact, many varieties are effective crowd pullers and while traditional sweets of burfi and ladoos are doing well, there is a lot of demand for the new types as well,” adds Mr Parveen, the proprietor. At Maa Durga also in the same market in Sector 11, the workers have the same “sweet” story to tell. “We have had lots of people buying sweets. If there is any disinterest in the public about
‘mithai’, at least it is not being reflected in the sale of ‘mithai’ at our shop. We have done as well as the previous years,” the salesmen maintain. Gopal Sweets in Sector 8 is equally enthused about the sales of their
khoya-packed sweets. “The khoya and paan mithai has been a big hit with our customers. Gifts and dry fruit are all very well and welcome but nothing can match the Indian interest in sweets,” the salesman states. So, go ahead, indulge your taste buds since festivals are one time when nobody is thinking of calories. The gods, too, love to feast on “mithais” and prayer time means a variety of sweets should be on offer for them to make their choice. After all, it’s Divali.
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Governor reminds residents of rich heritage
Chandigarh, October 31 General Rodrigues said the “festival of lights” symbolises the victory of peace over conflict, good over evil and light over darkness and exhorts us to be truthful and righteous in our thoughts and actions. He said this is an occasion for festivities and a time of introspection and self-analysis to take corrective measures for our self-purification. As this festival is also considered the start of the New Year, we must resolve to develop a progressive and positive outlook to contribute for the good of society. Highlighting the significance and impact of this festival in our national life, General Rodrigues said Divali reminds us of our glorious past and rich heritage based on the values of unity, tolerance, mutual love and brotherhood. The festival instills in us the quality of being one despite being different, underlying the concept of “unity in diversity”. This message is all the more relevant in the present context, he emphasised. He appealed to the people to celebrate this festival in the true tradition of our composite culture and in an atmosphere of peace and harmony rising above narrow considerations of caste, creed and religion.
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Low-priced gifts to the rescue of common man
Chandigarh, October 31 In fact, the economical gifts catch the fancy of all classes, including the
lower, middle and upper classes. The lower classes buy these gifts to exchange among
themselves and the middle and upper classes to gift them to their employees and servants and clients. Confectionary items, sweets, religious pictures and other gift items are favourite with the shoppers. A random survey of the city markets, particularly the rehri markets of Sector 22,19,15 and 11, showed huge
rush.” The low-priced gifts always has a hugh market and business this time had been good, remarked Mr Mukesh Kumar, a shopkeeper at Sector 19 Palika Bazar said. “With the prices of gift items spiralling and the salaries remaining almost constant, there is no alternative but to by cheap gifts,” said Mr Ranjit Singh, a private firm employee. The R.K. Gupta, an entrepreneur, informed that he bought bulk gift items for his employees and servants. “With a variety of gift items available at competitive rates, I do not have to shell much on gift items,”
he added.
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Gifts given to slum children
Chandigarh, September 31 Mrs Rodrigues visited Government Primary School in Bapu Dham Colony, where over 170 students of night schools, being run by the Durga Dass Foundation, converged to celebrate Divali . Mrs Rodrigues distributed blankets, fruit packets, sweets and toys to the children and exchanged divali greetings with them. She then visited the Paediatric ward of Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, and presented gift packets to the children. She went to each patient individually and enquired about their well-being from their mothers and attendants. She wished them Happy Divali and a speedy recovery.
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Tiny hands make diyas
Mohali, October 31 The judges were also amazed to see their skill when it came to making dummy crackers as well. The principal Ms. Georgina Roy, appreciated the efforts of the students and encouraged them to have a pollution free and safe Divali.
Candles’ glow at
Anees School
Student of Anees School, Sector 69 here decorated the school with diyas, candles and beautiful rangoli made by students under the guidance of their teachers. Children came to school with great excitement and celebrated Divali. The teachers told the children that they should play a safe Divali and say “no” to crackers. Sweets and diyas were distributed to the students.
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Divali celebrations at KV-2
Chandigarh, October 31
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Chinese lights resembling rose, poppy get popular
Chandigarh, October 31 The most popular this Divali are the “Rope Lights” that resemble a water pipe and are available in clear, yellow, red, green, blue and violet colours. These are available for anywhere between Rs 35 to 45 per metre, and can be cut at the length of full metres. The advantage of these kind of lights is that these can be turned and twisted in any shape or form and can even be used to write letters. Another kind of lights available in the market are in the shape of flowers. These resemble flowers such as poppies, roses, etc during the day and light up during the night. These, according to Mr Sanjay Singal of Hindustan Electronics in Sector 18, are available between Rs 55 and Rs 65 in the retail market. The Chinese lights also come in “Gucchi” (strings) of clear or coloured bulbs. The clear bulbs are brighter and cost more. The advantage is that you can glow them continuously alternately. The speeds of flickering can be regulated to become faster or slower with the regulator that is attached to the string. The price varies from Rs 18 to Rs 40 for different types. Pooja lamps are available in the form of “diyas” and lamps, with 42 bulbs costing around Rs 250. When glowing them resembles an oil lamp and even the flame of light dances like an oil lamp, making them lock very authentic. The only downside is that these lights do not come with any guarantee, says the proprietor of Durga Electrical in Sector 18. The “rice lights” in colour and clear bulbs truly resemble Christmas lights used in decorating Christmas trees. These lights are in demand as these are more durable than other lights and cost around Rs 40 to Rs 100 per packet comprising 100 or 180 bulbs put together in a string of about 4.5m. Another type of light, locally known as
‘tyre’, comprises several lights fixed in the shape of a tyre and cost around Rs 150. Globes with small bulbs of lights are also available for around Rs 80 a piece. It is important to get these lights checked at the shop as they are neither repairable nor carry any guarantee if they get spoilt. But for the price they are certainly worth trying as an alternative to the traditional candles.
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Fireworks display at college
Chandigarh, October 31 Sparkling fireworks added more colour to the occasion. Representatives of the college management, principal, staff and students also exchanged gifts on the occasion. Haryana Excise and Taxation Minister Venod Sharma who is also the vice president of the GGDSD College management, was the guest of honour.
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MC to take charge of obligatory functions
Chandigarh, October 31 The Constitution of India provides that the legislature of a state may endow the municipalities with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self-governance. The government by enacting the MC Act, endowed the MCC with such powers and authority in discharge of its constitutional duty. Prior to the establishment of the MCC, the various municipal functions were being performed by the Chandigarh Administration The obligatory functions provided under Section 44 of the MC Act have already been transferred by the Administration to the MCC. The reference to the functions mentioned in the 12 th schedule was not relevant unless the MC Act is amended. The functions relating to urban planning including town planning, regulation of land use and construction of buildings neither appears in Section 44 nor in Section 45 of the MC Act. Similar is the case with roads. It has further been clarified that the area of Chandigarh City and that of UT, Chandigarh are not co-terminus. The UT, Chandigarh has also rural area comprising of 18 villages besides the Chandigarh town. The basic services have to be provided in the rural areas as well and this responsibility is being performed by the Administration. There are practical difficulties in transfer of certain functions completely to the MCC as a parallel set up is required to be maintained by the Administration for rural areas. There is already about 450 cases wherein stay orders have been granted. The project of construction of Chandigarh is still continuing and therefore, both the Administration and the MCC are required to provide amenities to the public. The second Delhi Finance Commission has also observed that Chandigarh Administration and the MCC will continue to work in tandem to provide basic amenities and services for the public good. The Municipal
Corpo-ration has already been asked by the administration to consider extending its jurisdiction to the entire UT so that the problems arising out of territorial and functional bifurcation are taken care of. The recommendations of the second Delhi Finance Commission, regarding devolution of funds to the MCC, have been recently accepted by the Government of India. The Administration, however, had been devolving funds to the MCC, as per the recommendations of the Finance Commission, even before this. There is scope for the MCC to increase its revenue base as required by the MC Act.
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Punjab Government urged to build road
Panchkula, October 31 He said this would reduce the distance by at least 20 km between Chandigarh and
Kalka. He also appealed to the Chief Minister that the construction of the railway overbridge on the level crossing on the National Highway-22 between Zirakpur and Panchkula be taken up with the Railway Ministry on a priority basis so that congestion on this highway could be eased. He said the Punjab Government had sanctioned Rs.4.17 crore for the construction of a new bridge between Ramgarh and Mubarkpur. Capt Amrinder Singh had intimated him about the decision, he added. He further said that with the completion of the bridge, the people of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh would get better transportation facilities. The need for the reconstruction of this bridge had been felt for long as the existing bridge was quite
old. This bridge had also been serving as an alternative route to National Highway 22 in hours of need. Besides, it was also providing an alternate route to Chandigarh in the event of closure of the Ghaggar bridge near Bhankarpur village in Punjab.
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Delhi-city-Jammu flight launched
Chandigarh, October 31 The ticket in charge at the Air Deccan booking counter at Chandigarh Airport, Mr Rishi told TNS that Divali was the main reason for the comparatively low response on the first day and lack of awareness about the inaugural flight also added to it. Giving figures, he said that 27 passengers had boarded the DN-537 Delhi-Chandigarh-Jammu flight this afternoon at 12.50 pm and four others got into it at Chandigarh, taking the total number to 31. The 48-seater ATR 42-500 arrived here at its scheduled time at 1.40 pm and left at 2 pm. Only four passengers travelled back on the return flight DN-538, which reached Chandigarh at 4.30 pm and left for Delhi at 4.45 pm. Air Deccan officials maintain that flights between these cities would pick up gradually because of its timings and low fares. The introductory offer on this flight between Chandigarh and Jammu is Rs 1,039 till November 15 and thereafter, regular fare will be Rs 1,500 ( till January 31). The added attraction for the passengers would be that there will be at least five-six Rs 500 tickets on this route as well. The officials add that the airlines was bound to be a more popular mode of travel as the fares are much lower than the train fares on this route. While the AC first class fare is Rs 1,909, it is Rs 1,061 for the regular second class . And while the train journey takes as long as seven hours 10 minutes, the flight duration is one hour 5 minutes. With this, residents of the city and the surrounding areas get their second flight on the Delhi-Chandigarh circuit, further linking it to Jammu. The new flight, by virtue of its timings, will be a boon for the business executives and other professionals who will now be able to go back to Delhi after doing their work in the city. People from the city can also take the evening flight to Delhi to be well in time for meetings and other assignments the next day. In fact, the flight is almost completely booked for four consecutive days from November 2 to 5, immediately after Divali and this trend will continue going by the bookings and the inquiries of the officials, said an official. The Managing Director of Air
Deccan, Capt G.R Gopinath, attributed the somewhat low response to the lack of proper launch advertisements due to the delay in schedule clearances by the airport and defence authorities. Keeping in view our past experience on certain routes, we did not want to announce the launch date and not keep up our promise due to hurdles in clearance. “It would facilitate tourists going to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine by providing better connectivity. The flights from Delhi to Amritsar and Jaipur have drawn a good response and have heavy advance bookings.
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SHOs told to use sniffer dogs
Chandigarh, October 31 In a series of instructions issued by UT Inspector-General of Police Satish Chandra, officials were also asked to maintain liaison with cyber cafes, besides STD and PCO owners for getting information. They were also asked to deploy men in plain clothes at the bus stands for surveillance purposes and to intensify the patrolling throughout the city. Random checking of hotels and guest houses was also directed.
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Oberoi new Colonel of Punjab Regiment
Chandigarh, October 31 Commissioned into 3 Punjab in December, 1972, he subsequently commanded 26 Punjab and later an infantry brigade in western sector. He is presently the Commandant of the Punjab Regimental Centre in Rarmgarh. The officer has seen active service in Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka, Nagaland and Jammu and Kashmir. During Operation Rakshak, while commanding 26 Punjab, he was decorated with the Sena Medal. He has also served as Military adviser and Chief Instructor in the Defence Services Command and Staff College, Zambia, for three years.
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Corps of Military Intelligence’s Raising Day
Chandigarh, October 31 In the evening, a barakhana was organised for serving as well as retired officers, JCOs and other ranks of the intelligence fraternity.
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AFWWA members participate in contests
Chandigarh, October 31 A movie show was also organised for AFWWA members. The celebrations concluded with a special meeting, in which a cultural programme was presented. Matters pertaining to the welfare of Air Force personnel and their kin were also discussed. Prizes were distributed by the AFWWA president, Ms Hema Venugopal.
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Promising player down with head injuries
Mohali, October 31 Karamjit along with another fencing player Navjot Kaur were run over by a tractor trailer on October 26 at Khamano when they were returning home from the practice. While Navjot has serious fractures, Karamjit suffered head injuries and was rushed to a hospital in Mohali, the next day. Karamjit is being coached at the National Institute of Sports, Patiala, and had come home for Divali. “She and Navjot had gone to a nearby school for practice and were returning home on foot. They were hit by a tractor trailer. Karamjit had to be pulled out from under
tyres,” recalls his father, Ram Dhan. Surrounded by her family and friends, Karamjit is now stable and according to doctors she will be discharged in a few days. But her friends are not too sure. “The national fencing championship is slated for early next year and this championship is important since selection for the international event would be done there. If she is unable to participate there she would miss the event in Italy,” said a friend. Karamjit, a student of BA final year, has won scores of fencing championships in the senior category. Winner of 13 gold medals, Karamjit has been to Taiwan, the Philippines and Thailand for Asian events. Meanwhile, the local MLA, Mr Bir Devinder Singh, today met Karamjit and said from now onwards all expenses for her treatment would be borne by the Sports Department.
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HUDA policies flayed
Panchkula, October 31 In a press release, Mr S K Nayar, president of the association, said HUDA was set up for the planned urbanisation in Haryana, so that housing needs of middle-class population could be met. However, as HUDA turned into a revenue-earning body for the state government, property dealers and the land mafia were making hay. He alleged that the same piece of land is being sold several times over, hampering development. The government should put a cap on the transfer of property and also not give any extension for constructing houses on vacant plots, he said.
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Tributes paid to Indira Gandhi
Panchkula, October 31 Mr Chander Mohan said that Ms Gandhi had made the supreme sacrifice for the country to protect its unity and integrity. The District Congress Committee President, Mr R.S. Chauhan and state Congress secretary, Mr Ravinder Rawal, also spoke.
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Rs 6 lakh stolen from car
Mohali, October 31 According to the police, Mr Jaswant Singh Shergill, a resident of Phase 3B2 here, had come to the tehsil office for the registration of a transaction. He locked the money inside the car and went inside the tehsil office. When he came back, he saw the window of his car crashed and the money bag missing. The matter was reported to the police and the case is being investigated.
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4 shopping malls coming up in Zirakpur
Zirakpur, October 31 Even as the shopping mall culture is yet to catch the fancy of residents in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula, shopping mall developers in Zirakpur are promising the moon to the visitors. Taking a lead in this direction are the promoters of Silver City and Silver City Extension on the busy Ambala-Chandigarh highway, who are reportedly in the process of launching two state-of-the-art shopping malls. The NK Sharma Enterprises and the Paras Group are the other promoters whose shopping malls had reportedly been cleared by the Punjab Government. Sources said the strategic location of the township, coupled with ever-increasing middle class population, would go a long way in popularising the shopping malls in the town. And the availability of large chunks of land at affordable prices is the added advantage for the developers, who had already tasted success in their residential ventures. With a population of over 3 lakh, Zirakpur provided an ideal place for shopping malls as at present there was no proper shopping place in the township. The shopping malls and the multiplexes would cater to the shopping and entertainment needs of the ever-increasing middle class and upper middle, who now prefer to throng Chandigarh and Panchkula, Mr Sunil Banda, general manager of Silver City Constructions Limited, told Chandigarh Tribune here today. The upcoming malls would give a boost to township’s economy as Zirakpur served as a gateway to Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh, said Mr Narinder Sharma, president of the Zirakpur Nagar Panchayat. Since Zirakpur had already emerged as major residential centre, the shopping malls would go a long way in developing it into a commercial centre, Mr Baldev Goel, promoter of the Om Apartments on the Ambala-Chandigarh highway, added.
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Admn gets good response in IT event
Chandigarh, October 31 The companies, which are planning to expand locations other than Bangalore, have shown significant interest in Chandigarh as an investment destination. Mr S.K. Sandhu, Finance Secretary-cum-Secretary Information Technology, and Mr Vivek Atray, Director Information Technology, represented the city. They had one-to- one meetings with leading technology companies such as Wipro and leading developers such as Ascendas. Keeping in view the infrastructural problems in Bangalore, the Administration’s approach towards developing integrated facilities for technology companies was highly appreciated by the IT community. The stall of the Administration highlighted the importance of Chandigarh as a city with an attractive investment policy and a quality of life, which is best in the country. The efficient human resource availability in Chandigarh and the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) status of the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park (RGCTP) were also highlighted. A recent survey by Jones Lang Laslle (JLL) has highlighted the fact that Kolkatta and Chandigarh are the next two destinations which will benefit from the expansion plan of Technology companies in the country. An Economic Times poll also indicates that Hyderabad, Pune and Chandigarh are the three cities poised to benefit from the infrastructural problems, that Bangalore is facing at the moment.
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Award for entrepreneur
Mohali, October 31 Mr Bhatia was honoured on October 28 in New Delhi for displaying excellence entrepreneurial skills and outstanding performance in the small-scale sector. The award has been instituted by the Ministry of Small Scale Industry, Government of India.
TNS
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