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2 more H1N1cases in city, 1 in Mohali
Chandigarh, October 8
Two more persons, 27-year-old youth and 51-year-old woman from Patiala, were tested positive for swine flu today, taking the total number of affected cases in the city to 47.
IAF anniversary celebrated
Chandigarh, October 8
The 77th Air Force Day today also marked the silver jubilee of the induction of the IL-76 strategic freighter and the AN-32 tactical transporter.
In a ceremony at the IAF war memorial here, Air Officer Commanding 12 Wing, Air
Commander SRK Nair, laid a wreath to pay tributes to warriors who had laid down
their lives in the line of duty.
Air Commander SRK Nair at a wreath-laying ceremony on the occasion of the
Air Force Day, in Chandigarh on Thursday. A Tribune photograph |
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Air Chief’s citation for 25 Squadron
Chandigarh, October 8
Chandigarh-based 25 Squadron, popularly known as Himalayan Eagles, has been awarded the Chief of Air Staff’s Unit Citation on the occasion of Air Force Day.
Chandigarh contractual teachers sit on a dharna on the 100th day of their hunger strike in Chandigarh on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
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Attacks on Indian students in Australia
Eight-point plan to ensure safety
Chandigarh, October 8
Taking cognisance of the recent attacks on the Indian students in Australia, The Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) has launched an eight-point action plan to ensure safety of Indian students planning to study in Australia.
Labs not up to mark: Tech Mahindra chief
Chandigarh, October 8
Lamenting the sorry state of laboratories in educational institutes in the country, Vineet Nayyar, vice-chairman, Tech Mahindra, on his visit to the IT Park in the city, said labs were using outdated equipments. His comment has raised questions on the state of laboratories in those institutions in which professionals are groomed for the industrial sector.
Yograj toes Rahul’s line, has lunch at Dalit’s house
Panchkula, October 8
Even as the Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati has expressed displeasure over the visit of Rahul Gandhi to families of Dalits in Uttar Pradesh, the Congress general secretary, however, has got a follower, from unexpected quarters here today.
Topple bid in Mohali MC
Invalidate proceedings of special meeting: EO
Mohali, October 8
Council authorities have recommended that the proceedings of the meeting called by the Congress-backed municipal council president Rajinder Singh Rana yesterday to prove that the opposition did not have the adequate strength to vote him out should be invalidated.
PGI doctor gets gold medal
Chandigarh, October 8
Dr SK Singh, Professor of Urology, PGI, was awarded “Urology Gold Medal” during the 19th annual conference of the Urological Society of India, held from October 2 to 4
at Amritsar.
Workshop on injury prevention at GMCH
Chandigarh, October 8
A three-day workshop on “Violence Injury Prevention and Injury Surveillance” was organised by the World Health Organisation in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, at the Government Medical College and Hospital here recently. The workshop was inaugurated by UT Director-General of Police SK Jain.
Zirakpur to get 30-bedded health centre
Zirakpur, October 8
Punjab Health Minister yesterday set the ball rolling for the construction of a 30-bedded community health centre in Dhakoli village, Zirakpur.
Saplings planted on dumping ground
Chandigarh, October 8
Adviser to the UT Administrator Pradip Mehra today planted saplings of koeloteria and amaltas on Dadumajra dumping ground. Mayor Kamlesh and Commissioner Roshan Sunkaria were also present on the occasion.
Barclay Bank told to pay Rs 10,000
Chandigarh, October 8
The District Consumer Disputes and Redressal Forum has directed the manager of Barclay Bank, Sector 22, to pay a compensation of Rs 10,000 to a complainant and also pay Rs 5,000 as litigation cost.
CII fair begins today
Chandigarh, October 8
The CII Chandigarh Fair-2009 will make its 14th annual appearance on Parade Ground in the City Beautiful from October
9-12.
I-T survey on Dera Bassi firm
Chandigarh, October 8
The Income Tax Department today carried out a survey on two business premises of Kudos Chemie, manufacturer of caffeine at Derabassi.
Khoya seized
Mohali, October 8
In a late evening raid, the district police today seized at least 117 quintals of khoya and 250 drums of sweets that had been stored in Punjab Cold Store,
Blongi, near here.
Zonal Youth Parliament contest begins
Chandigarh, October 8
Kendriya Vidyalayas of Delhi, Jammu and Chandigarh regions are participating in the 22nd Zonal Youth Parliament competition for Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Shield, which began at KV No. 2 of 3 BRD Air Force Station here today.
MBA expo at UIAMS
Chandigarh, October 8
UIAMS, Panjab University, in collaboration with Educorp has decided to provide an opportunity to MBA aspirants to get information on admission criteria, fee, facilities, curriculum and placements in the top B-schools through direct interaction with them rather than any third party.
From Schools & Colleges
Jasleen tops drawing contest
Mohali, October 8
A drawing competition was organised in Gian Jyoti Public School, Phase 2,
Mohali. The theme of the competition was energy conservation. Students of Class IV to VI participated in the event and made colourful charts, showing different ways to save energy.
PU dons awarded
Chandigarh, October 8
Prof Ashok Sahni, INSA senior scientist and Prof Emeritus, CAS in geology, Panjab University, has been awarded Darashaw Nosherwanji Wadia Medal of the Academy for his contributions to palaeontology. The award instituted in 1977, is given away once in every three years, for the enduring work in the field of earth sciences, including geography.
— TNS
200 students attend seminar on alcoholism
Chandigarh, October 8
A seminar on “Alcoholism and Alchoholics Anonymous” was organised today at Government College of Education, Sector 20, to create awareness among students about the ill effects of alcohol.
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