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Dog bylaws get moving
MC forwards proposal to admn for approval
Chandigarh, November 23
Over 13 years after the formation of the MC of Chandigarh, the city is set to have dog bylaws. Aimed at checking nuisance created by dogs, including defecation at public places, the Registration of Pets/Dogs Bylaws, 2008, proposed by the medical officer, health (MC), has been forwarded to the administration for approval.
Schools, OPDs closed today
Chandigarh, November 23
Educational institutions and government offices of
Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali will remain closed on the occasion of the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur today.
However, Strawberry World School, Sector 26, and Carmel Convent School will remain open.
Also, the OPD of the GMCH, Sector 32, and GMSH, Sector 16, will remain closed. —
TNS
Media Seminar
Independent media must for India: Dua
Chandigarh, November 23
Chandigarh Footprints-2008, the annual media seminar of Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication
(SIMC), Pune, was held at CII, Sector 31, today.
H.K. Dua, Editor-in-Chief, The Tribune, speaks at a media and communication seminar ‘Chandigarh Footprints
2008’ at the CII on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
Carnival concludes on melodious note
Chandigarh, November 23
An overdose of humour and unlimited entertainment, sparkling spell of Punjabi pop music by Coventry (UK)-based troupe Stereo Nation and glamorous presence of former Miss World Daina Hayden marked the conclusion of the two-day Chandigarh Carnival 2008 at the Leisure Valley here today.
Stereo Nation performs on the concluding day
of
Chandigarh Carnival on Sunday. Tribune photo:
Vinay Malik
United Colours of
Chandigarh: Festive spirit pervaded the concluding day of Chandigarh Carnival on Sunday. Tribune photographs |
A rural sports player exhibits his skill during the Chandigarh Carnival in Chandigarh on Sunday.
Tribune photo: Vinay Malik |
Live TV coverage from next year
Chandigarh, November 23
Colourful performances, display of cultural heritage, foreign participation, IAF display, joy rides and food courts remained the highlights of the two-day carnival.
MC sleeps over order for uniforms
Chandigarh, November 23
The Chandigarh municipal corporation authorities has virtually gone into slumber after placing an order with a contactor for uniforms of its enforcement staff three months ago.
BSP forms wing for traders
Chandigarh, November 23
The Bahujan Samaj Party announced the formation of its new wing for traders here today. Announcing this during a press briefing, BSP convener Harmohan Dhawan said “BSP Chandigarh Beopar Sangh” would endeavour to redress the grievances faced by small traders due to faulty administrative policies.
BSP convener Harmohan Dhawan and national general secretary Maan Singh Menehra address a press conference in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Untouched by global financial meltdown
Weddings continue to be lavish
Chandigarh, November 23
Global financial meltdown notwithstanding, wedding industry is upbeat and hopes surpassing previous years’ growth rate of 8 per cent.
Haryana move to take over Saketri temple
Temple trust condemns state interference
Panchkula, November 23
Reacting to the reports regarding a move by the state government to take over the Saketri temple, the trust members have claimed that the government has no right to manage the religious places.
Religious towns to have master plan
Mohali, November 23
Important religious towns and important towns in Punjab will have master plans to have planned and coordinated development in and around the place.
Amritsar coldest at 5.1 C
Cold conditions sweep Punjab
Chandigarh, November 23
Amritsar continued to brave the cold weather as
most parts of Punjab and Haryana were in the grip of chilly conditions for the
second day today.
ID proof must for cyber cafés in Mohali
Mohali, November 23
Fearing the misuse of cyber cafés by anti-social elements, criminals and terrorists to mislead security and investigating agencies, the Mohali district administration has prohibited the use of cyber cafés by those who fail to furnish an identity proof.
Follow Guru’s ideals, says Governor
Chandigarh, November 23
Punjab Governor and UT administrator S.F. Rodrigues, in his message on the occasion of the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh
Bahadur, today called upon people to follow the high ideals of secularism, humanism and spirit of sacrifice, preached and practised by the Guru.
300 checked at eye camp
Chandigarh, November 23
A free eye check up camp was organised by Grewal Eye Institute (GEI) at Rajeev Colony near Gurdwara Sant Sar Sahib in collaboration with “Naujwan Yuva Club”,
Shahpur, here today.
Free medical camp
Chandigarh, November 23
As part of its ongoing programme, the Rotary Club, Chandigarh Midtown, organised a free investigative and treatment camp to check patients for geriatric problems, especially kidney, urological, orthopaedic and physiotherapy problems, at the super-specialty hospital in Sector 46 here today.
Office-bearers
Chandigarh, November 23
The following have been elected as office-bearers of the Shree Sanatan
Dharam, Sector 51: chairman S.S. Bhardwaj, vice-chairman J.N. Sharma, general secretary Jagdish
Biwal. — TNS
Letters
Fast-track courts need of the hour
Science seminar at PU
Chandigarh, November 23
“Every institute should work towards competing with globally renowned entities by upgrading its curriculum and teaching methodologies with available resources. Punjab University has come a long way but a lot needs to be done in terms of research, as it is yet to give requisite attention tothe area of education.” asserted Ashok
Mishra, president, NASI, at the third day of NASI’s Annual Session and Symposium, Children Science Congress 2008.
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Patiala, November 23
