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Old Cottonians meet at Lake Club
Chandigarh, October 1
As part of the “Sesquicentennial Celebrations” 1859-2009 of Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, a reunion of the alumni was organised at the Lake Club here this evening.Amidst a charged atmosphere, the alumni, who had come from Canada, Australia, Thailand, Pakistan and different parts of the country, shared fond memories of yesteryears.
Old Cottonians shake a leg at Lake Club, Chandigarh, on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
School for free education to poor kids
Chandigarh, October 1
For providing free education to children of economically weaker section, Banyan Tree School, Sector 48, launched Roshini Rai School on its premises today.
A Punjab police cop bathes a statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti at the Police Lines in Patiala on Thursday. Tribune photo: Rajesh Sachar |
NSS camp begins
Chandigarh, October 1
The weeklong NSS camp began today at MCM DAV College. The camp was inaugurated by Dr Vikram
Rana, state liaison officer-DPI, Chandigarh. Dr Vikaram Rana addressed the students and emphasised the significance of social service.
Low water pressure
Chandigarh, October 1
Residents of Sector 18-C today complained of acute water shortage. They said the pressure of water was very low and even motors were of no help.
Relief in sight from power cuts
Chandigarh, October 1
Even as power cuts affected normal life today, some respite seems to be in sight in the coming days.In fact, sweltering heat tested the patience of residents, particularly in the southern sectors. Several residents complained that power cuts exceeded their scheduled durations. At some places, unscheduled power cuts also left the residents fuming.
2 more H1N1 cases in city
Chandigarh, October 1
Two more cases of swine flu from the city have come to light.A spokesman of the UT health department said first was a
doctor of the GMCH, Sector 32, and the second was a 42-year-old Mohali resident.
Second phase of park dedicated to elderly
Chandigarh, October 1
Dr Roshan Sunkaria, Commissioner Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh, today dedicated the second phase of Topiary Park developed in an area of about 2.31 acre
at Sector 35, to senior citizens.
Navodaya Vidyalaya
Samiti meeting
Chandigarh, October 1
The Joint Action Committee of employees of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti held a meeting today in which delegates from all over the country participated. They discussed the future course of action for implementation of pension in Navodaya Vidyalayas on the pattern of Central Government employees.
Mohali ex-MC chief wins from ward in recounting
Mohali, October 1
Former Municipal Council president Kulwant Singh won the election from his ward by 25 votes in a recounting held here today.
P’kula admn biased:BJP
Panchkula, October 1
Panchkula BJP candidate Gian Chand Gupta has alleged that the local administration was biased against them. Gupta, who was addressing a press conference at party office in Sector 2 here today, said the administration was working as an agent of the Congress and not allowing them to put their party flags in the city.
Chautala showers promises to lure electorate
Panchkula, October 1
Leaving no stone unturned to entice the electorate, the INLD supremo and former Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala showered promises for every section of society here today.
Stop migration of youth to cities: NGO
Functions held to mark Senior Citizen’s Day
Chandigarh, October 1
The present day socio-economic milieu was such that children are forced to live separately from their parents and the government, NGOs and scientists should join hands to create a technology so that they could remain with their parents.
Barkat Sidhu sings for senior citizens
Chandigarh, October 1
The serenity of Sufiana spiritual ethos and magnificence of melodic music brought alive by acclaimed Sufi singer Barkat Sidhu at the GCG-11 auditorium today marked the grand finale of the month-long welfare and cultural activities organised by the Chandigarh Senior Citizens’ Association.
MDLR Airlines penalised
Chandigarh, October 1
Coming to the rescue of a passenger, while cracking a whip against an airline for causing harassment due to unscheduled landing of a flight, the District Consumer Disputes and Redressal Forum has directed MDLR Airlines to pay Rs 4,500 to a complainant, along with litigation costs.
‘Name Panchayat Bhawan after Kairon’
Chandigarh, October 1
Piqued over the indifferent attitude of the UT Administration and the Punjab government towards the late Chief Minister Partap Singh Kairon, a city resident and social worker Narinder Singh displayed the photograph of Kairon at Plaza in Sector 17 today.
29,000 diagnosed with diabetes
Mohali, October 1
As many as 29,018 patients have been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy under the Guru Harkrishan Sahib Diabetes Retinopathy Project that was started two years ago, this was stated by Ranjeet R Mann, project coordinator, during a press conference here yesterday.
Speaking Out
Vijender does India proud again
Olympic and World Championship bronze medallist Vijender Singh has scaled new heights by becoming the world's top-ranked pugilist in the middleweight (75 kg) category. Our reporter Gagan K Teja tries to find out what people of the region have to say about Vijender’s achievement.
UBS ranked 20th in country
Chandigarh, October 1
The University Business School
(UBS) of Panjab University has been ranked 20th among the B-schools in the country by an international French scientific committee. It was rated among the best 1,000 business schools in the world.The UBS has been honoured with the three “Eduniversal
palmes” which are a reflection of its international reputation and influence, said UBS chairperson Dinesh Gupta.
Student of UBS, Panjab University, along with their chairperson Dinesh Gupta, hold the memento of honour. A Tribune photograph
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