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Charges framed against SI
Chandigarh, December 15
The court today framed charges against sub inspector (SI) Narinder Singh in the alleged Manimajra custodial death under Section 304 (II) and 218 of the IPC.
Chandigarh lucky for me: Akshay
Chandigarh, January 15
The year 2007 has especially been great for this versatile actor who has been shooting non-stop around the city beautiful for over eight days now.
With three of his movies, “Namastey London”, “Hey Baby” and “Bhool
Bhulaiya”, hitting the jackpot last year and this year’s “Welcome”, too,
topping the charts, he ardently hopes to repeat the success string this year
too.
Army Day commemorated in Chandimandir
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Chandigarh, January 15
A solemn homage-paying ceremony marked Army Day commemorations in Chandimandir today. Chief of Staff, Western Command, Lt Gen
A.N. Aul laid a wreath on behalf of all officers of the command at the Veer Smriti war memorial.
Chief of Staff, Western Command, Lt Gen A.N. Aul, pays homage to martyrs at the Veer Smriti war memorial to commemorate Army Day in Chandimandir on Tuesday. |
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NRI ready to provide quality mid-day meals
Chandigarh, January 15
Nanak Kohli, a US-based NRI, is keen to provide quality mid-day meals to school students in Punjab at rates fixed by the government. “I have discussed the proposal with Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and am keen to set up a centralised kitchen near here to provide mid-day meals to 1,00,00 students in the first phase”, said
Kohli, who has started a Bal-wari project in Delhi.
Punjab sends its panel for CITCO MD’s post
Chandigarh, January 15
Punjab government has finalized the panel of three IAS officers of Punjab cadre for appointment to the post of managing director,
CITCO. The post is currently being held by Jasbir Singh Bir, a 1989 batch Punjab officer, whose deputation with UT administration is ending on April 19 this year. Bir has been holding the position for three years.
BSP celebrates Mayawati’s birthday
Chandigarh, January 15
The Bahujan Samaj Party, Chandigarh, celebrated the birthday of
Mayawati, party president and Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh, by cutting a huge 52-kg cake on her 52nd birthday here today. Two celebrations were held, the first one at the Labour Chowk in the morning and the second at the home of Harmohan
Dhawan, convener, BSP.
A 52-kg cake being cut by Harmohan Dhawan, convener of the BSP, and his wife at his residence in Sector 9, Chandigarh, on Tuesday on Mayawati’s birthday, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
— Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan
Mayor launches cleanliness campaign
Chandigarh, January 15
Pardeep Chhabra, mayor, municipal corporation, Chandigarh, today launched a month-long cleanliness campaign from Burail village. The campaign will conclude on February 14. In the first phase, the campaign will cover colonies and villages, namely
Burail, Vikas Nagar (Mauli Jagran), Ram Darbar, Khudda Lahora and Dadumajra village.
WINDY DAY: Cold comfort is evident in this picture taken by Pradeep Tewari on the Panjab University campus. In many parts of the region, people reeled under cold climatic conditions even as the minimum temperatures rose. Cold surface winds blew across the plains with the Sun occasionally peeping through the skies. |
Traders block road in protest
Chandigarh, January 15
The cleanliness drive launched by the municipal corporation took an ugly turn in Sector 45 here today when members of the Burail Market Association blocked a road in protest against the “autocratic” attitude of MC officials.
Diabetics beware of deadly pneumococcal infection
Chandigarh, January 15
If you are a heavy smoker and diabetic, you should be concerned about high fever accompanied by productive cough. The chances are that you could be infected with life-threatening pneumococcal infections, which kill over 1.6 million people in the world, including thousands of adults and elderly in India, every year.
Master Teacher award for Dr Chugh
Chandigarh, January 15
The Association of Physicians of India (API) has conferred the Master Teacher award upon Dr K. S.
Chugh, Professor Emeritus, PGI, during its 63rd annual conference held in Cochin from January 10-14.
The award was presented during the convocation of the Indian College of
Physicians in recognition of Dr Chugh’s “excellent teaching skills” during
the past four decades.
Dr K. S. Chugh
Helping children with heart ailments
Mohali, January 15
“My eleven-year-old son had a hole in the heart which was detected recently. While private hospitals were demanding Rs 3 lakh for operation, government hospitals were charging about Rs 1.50
lakh. However, when I brought my son to Grecian Hospital a heart surgery was carried out by merely paying Rs 20,000 and arranging five bottles of blood,” says Munni
Bai, a resident of Ram Darbar colony in Chandigarh.
Traders launch website
Chandigarh, January 15
The entry of big corporates into the retail sector has spurred the Chandigarh Beopar Mandal (CBM) to harness information technology.
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Oriental Insurance to pay Rs 73,000
Chandigarh, January 15
The Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum-II has directed Oriental Insurance Company Limited to pay a claim of Rs 73,300 to a resident of Sector 27. The forum asked the insurance firm to pay Rs 10,000 for harassment along with Rs 2,500 as cost of litigation.
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Chandigarh, January 15
Guess who is looking at the hottest properties in and around Mohali these days? Bollywood star Om Puri. Here for the shooting of film “Singh is King” Om Puri visited “Mohali Hills” today the integrated township being developed by Emaar-MGF.
“I have been looking for place to buy here for some time. I was told of this
place by a local family friend who has brought me here today.
Om Puri
