Hotel site goes for Rs 101.37 crore
Chandigarh, October 11
The Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, today finally succeeded in auctioning its hotel site in Sector 35, measuring 2.62 acres, for a whopping Rs 101.37 crore, the highest ever in the city for leasehold land. The site has been auctioned to Lokpriya Buildwell Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
Australian wheat experts to help Punjab, Haryana
Chandigarh, October 11
After helping
India overcome wheat shortage by selling foodgrain, Australia will now
collaborate with wheat-producing states in North India to conduct
research to improve the quality of wheat grain.
22 more cases of dengue in city
Chandigarh, October 11
Twenty more cases tested positive for dengue at the PGI, while two at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, here today.
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CTU launches cleanliness drive at depots
Chandigarh, October 11
Following the news report ‘Old tyres at CTU depots dengue-breeding nurseries’,
published in these columns on October 11, the CTU authorities swung into action
and ordered a cleanliness drive at its depots at the Industrial Area here today.
Choe choking
city lungs
Chandigarh, October 11
Residents of at least 12 sectors stand exposed to mosquitoes, thanks to a
natural choe flowing along the Leisure Valley. Originating in Sector 3, the choe
carries sewage and other filthy discharge from various prestigious complexes to
Sector 61, posing a serous health hazard to scores of citizens residing in
various sectors along its banks.
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| Stagnant water of a choe, which flows along the Leisure Valley, has become a major health hazard for residents of Chandigarh.
— Tribune photo by Vinay Malik. |
Passing Through
What is the role of the Textiles Committee?
Dr N. Mahesh, Statistical Officer, Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
 Watch out
A Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association product Sanam K. Singh will face Vivek Shokeen in the quarterfinals of the DSCL Open National Tennis Championship being played in Delhi on Thursday.
To reach the quarterfinals, Sanam beat Manoj Kumar Sewa in 6-4, 6-3 in the
second round on Wednesday.
 In Town
Celebrated Odissi dancer Kavita Dwibedi will arrive in Patiala on Thursday on a two-day concert circuit to Chandigarh, Patiala and Ambala. On invitation from SPIC
MACAY, which is holding classical dance and music concerts under Virasat series these days, Dwibedi will perform at the Thapar Institute of Engineering, Patiala, at 6 pm on Thursday.
Experts’ team to determine Ghaggar bridge’s viability
Dera Bassi, October 11
Almost two months after the strategic Ghaggar bridge at Bhankharpur, near here, was closed for heavy vehicular traffic, the district administration has woken up from slumber.
Warriors of peace
Chandigarh, October 11
All of 22 and these three youngsters are not afraid of anything, not even of conflict. In fact, for
Imroz, Shahana and Javeed, the more angst there is, the more confident they are of being able to lend a helping hand.
Javeed (left), Shahana (centre) and Imroz (right) demonstrate their games of smiles in Chandigarh on Monday.
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MC staff reap fruit of illegal sellers
Mohali, October 11
A fruit market and a market dealing in used furniture is unauthorisedly coming up in different areas of the town even as the authorities concerned are turning a blind eye to the violations.
 WTO regime ‘can hit indigenous crops’
Chandigarh, October 11
The opening of the world economy with the coming into force of the WTO regime could adversely affect the economic viability of the indigenous crops of the region. Unless and until these crops are included in the Special Products List, the farmers in the region stand to lose out when the WTO Agreement comes into force.
Participants at a session organised by the Ministry of Commerce on WTO Agriculture and NAMA Negotiations, at Chandigarh on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
Reduction of drug trade margins may need review
Chandigarh, October 11
The much-hyped reduction of drug trade margins, leading to a decrease in drug prices of nearly 1000 formulation packs, may require a serious review as the figures submitted by industry associations are not specific about the actual reduction of prices.
Back lanes a picture of neglect
Chandigarh, October 11
Driving through the back lanes of the arcades in Chandigarh continues to be nothing less than an ordeal for the city residents. Not only are the lanes plagued with garbage, sludge and stagnant water, potholes and depressions all along the pathways make it almost impossible for the motorists to drive through these lanes.
 Tribute to those who dare to dream
Chandigarh, October 11
"An Uncivil Servant" is the author's tribute to those who dare to dream. A unique book, it profiles the life of a celebrated civil servant, who refuses to succumb to a straitjacket existence.
 Accused in Dehra Dun acid attack surrenders
Chandigarh, October 11
In a seven-day old incident of acid attack on two girls, including the sister of Bollywood actress Kangana
Ranaut, a Mandi resident today surrendered in a local court this evening.
UT plan for minorities
Chandigarh, October 11
On the initiative of the Governor of Punjab and the UT Administrator, Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd), the Chandigarh Administration has prepared a multi-pronged strategy with the active involvement of representatives of the minority communities for uplift and welfare of all minorities, including Muslims, Sikhs and Christians, besides others.
DC apprised of Mohali residents’ problems
Mohali, October 11
A deputation of municipal councillors met the Deputy Commissioner, Mr Tejveer Singh, urging him to get the major problems of the residents of the town solved on a priority basis.
Librarians thank PM
Chandigarh, October 11
The Chandigarh Librarians’ Association (CLA) at its meeting, specially convened for the purpose, profusely thanked Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, Mr Arjun Singh, HRD Minister, and Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, Minister of State for Finance, for restoring complete parity with university and college teachers all over India, recently.
MC to issue coupons for
setting up stalls
Chandigarh, October 11
The local Municipal Corporation (MC) has decided to issue prepaid coupons to people desirous of setting up temporary stalls on Divali. The coupons will be issued at the office of the MC here and at its sub-office at Mani Majra from October 12 to 18 (except Sunday).
Dr Dey elected
Fellow of INSA
Mohali, October 11
Prof Chinmoy Sankar
Dey, Head of the Department of Biotechnology, NIPER, has been elected Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy
(INSA) for his stupendous research contributions in the areas of diabetes and microbial drug resistance.
Construction on vacant plots: Admn gives more time to allottees
Chandigarh, October 11
The Chandigarh Administration has decided to further grant extension up to March 31, 2007, for the construction of buildings on vacant plots allotted by it. The step has been taken to give another chance to people whose buildings are under construction.
Woman sustains burn injuries in LPG leakage
Chandigarh, October 11
A 35-year-old married woman, Kavita, suffered 70 per cent burn injuries while cooking food at her residence in Dadu Majra Colony here this morning. The police said she was not fit to record her statement.
Lalru move to sell prime land flayed
Lalru, October 11
The move of the Lalru panchayat to sell prime land to a prominent industrial house has come in for criticism from a cross-section of residents.
Anganwari workers stage protest
Mohali, October 11
Anganwari workers staged a protest outside the office of the Deputy Commissioner here today in support of their demand. The protesters raised slogans against the government and demanded that the problems being faced by them should be solved at the earliest failing which they would be compelled to intensify their stir.
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Chandigarh, October 11
