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‘Print media should adopt modern trends’
Chandigarh, July 20
There would be a sea change in the media in the years to come as it has been transformed into an industry but was earlier considered to be a mission. This was discussed in detail during a one-day seminar on ‘Changing Trends in Media’ organised by the department of media, Desh Bhagat Institute of Management and Computer Science, Mandi Gobindgarh, here today.
A. J. Philip, senior associate editor, The Tribune, addresses a seminar on the changing trends in media in Chandigarh on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
Vigilance guidelines on transparency
Chandigarh, July 20
UT chief vigilance officer has issued a slew of guidelines to various departments to increase transparency in the sale and purchase of articles.
Despite the UT administration’s instructions that no liquor outlets should be allowed in the vicinity of educational institutes, two liquor vends do business near the Punjab Engineering College Hostel in Sector
12, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Karam Singh
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Only 23 pc of hydroelectric potential exploited
Chandigarh, July 20
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir can replicate the success of Bhakra dam to meet the future energy requirements of the country in the backdrop of their immense hydroelectric potential and exploitation of only 23 per cent of it in India.
North India tourism bhawan to come up in city
Chandigarh, July 20
The Chandigarh Tourism Advisory Committee meeting was held here recently under the chairmanship of secretary, tourism, Jasbir Singh Bir.
Fast forward to City Beautiful in 2025
Chandigarh, July 20
There is a need to change the consumer city into a place having production base. This was the view expressed by Aditya Parkash, former principal of the Chandigarh College of Architecture and member of the Le Corbusier team, during a seminar on ‘Chandigarh 2025’ organised by a literary magazine ‘Shubh Tarika’ at Panjab University here today.
Caught unawares: A couple caught in rain at the press light point in Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Sunday.
Tribune photo: Vinay Malik
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Inflation, not N-deal, is issue: Dhavan
Chandigarh, July 20
It is the spiraling prices of the commodities not the nuclear deal which is the most important issue before the nation that needs to be addressed at the earliest. This was stated today by Harmohan Dhavan, former union minister and president of the local unit of BSP during a discussion held on ‘Indo-US Nuclear Deal’ in Sector 40-C, here.
Mayor opens community centre
Chandigarh, July 20
Pardeep Chhabra, mayor, municipal corporation of Chandigarh (MCC), today inaugurated a community centre in Sector 21, here, which has been renovated at the cost of Rs 20 lakh.
Marathon to promote culture
Chandigarh, July 20
Arts, culture and sports committee of municipal corporation has taken a unique initiative to promote arts, culture and sports in the city and has planned a marathon for men and women of various age-groups in end of October.
Mangled remains of the car that met with an accident on the
Ambala-Rajpura highway on Sunday. Photo: J.S. Virdi
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Irked by delay, plot allottees hold protest
Mohali, July 20
The plot allottees of Sectors 76 to 80 today held a protest march to the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) office here.
Book of poems released
Chandigarh, July 20
The Academy of National Literature and Culture organised a literary function at hotel Aroma complex to mark the release of a Punjabi poetry book ‘Rooh Diyan Ramzaan’. Performing the book release ceremony, former Punjabi Tribune editor Shangara Singh Bhullar complimented the author Manjit Kaur on her second poetry book.
Cong failed on all fronts: BJP
Chandigarh, July 20
The local unit of the BJP today called upon the people to Chandigarh to overthrow the Congress in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections as the party had failed miserably on all fronts.
A cleanliness drive being carried out at Rajiv Colony in Panchkula on Sunday. A Tribune photograph |
Nuclear deal need of hour: Assn
Mohali, July 20
Members of the Mohali Industries Association have urged the general public to support the nuclear deal.
‘Hold referendum on deal‘
Chandigarh, July 20
The working committee of the Akali Dal 1920 today demanded a referendum on the nuclear deal, saying that elected MPs had other considerations rather than national interest in mind.
Letters
Construct children’s museum
Though there are many reputable schools in the city that offer quality education, there is not a single museum for the children.
Interview
‘I am in control of things now’
Chandigarh, July 20
Taking bouquets and brickbats in his stride, the vice-chancellor of Panjab University, Prof R.C. Sobti, who completes two years in office on July 22, is upbeat about his plans for the university, faculty members, colleagues and most importantly, the students.
When he joined as the VC, the varsity was not in a very good state of financial health, but Prof Sobti, who was instrumental in setting up the department of biotechnology and has 17 papers and three books to his credit, has managed to put up a great show so far.
He says, “I am in control of things now and know the territories I am treading." |
ALL SMILES: Prof R.C. Sobti
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PU to have rural campus near Moga
Chandigarh, July 20
After starting 48 courses and six institutes this year, Panjab University is now set to concentrate on educating the rural children.
PU vice-chancellor R. C. Sobti leads the cleanliness drive on university campus early morning on Sunday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Software to analyse engg colleges’ result
Chandigarh, July 20
It is that time of the year when thousands of students seeking admission in the engineering colleges of Haryana are at their wits' end about the choice of the college.
However, the students need not be misguided by self-congratulatory
advertisements by the respective private colleges.
BTech students attend orientation programme
Mohali, July 20
Gian Jyoti School of TQM and Entrepreneurship, the first school of excellence affiliated to Punjab Technical University, held an orientation programme on its Mohali campus for the sixth batch of students, who have enrolled for BTech Industrial Engineering and Management with specialisation in total quality management.
Airhostess institute opens
Chandigarh, July 20
Maples International Institute of Airhostess Training organised an event called ‘Maples Grooming Session 2008’ at Hotel Solitaire here on Friday.
Tiny tots give green message
Mohali, July 20
Manav Mangal Smart School, Phase X,
organised a fancy-dress competition for the pre-primary wing. Most of the tiny tots were dressed in green giving a message to protect the environment.
Tiny tots of Manav Mangal Smart School, Phase X, participate in a fancy dress competition in Mohali on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
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The defaced body of a 17-year-old girl, who was bludgeoned to death, was found in the jungle area near Kajheri village in Sector 52 here this morning.
Chandigarh, July 20
