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Education Dept Projects-II
Poor infrastructure bane of rural schools
Chandigarh, December 5
Every single project, related to infrastructure, delayed or shelved is bound to hamper the goal of transforming the city into an education hub, thereby denying the right to quality education to city kids.
9 Dogra celebrates Battle Honour Day
Chandigarh, December 5
The Ninth Battalion of the Dogra Regiment, the first motorised battalion of Independent India, celebrated its diamond jubilee and Battle Honour Day in the Western Sector. Serving and retired personnel associated with the regiment attended the three-day function that concluded today. Events, including a special sainik sammelan, were organised. War widows were honoured.It was raised at Jalandhar on January 26, 1948, out of Dogra companies of units that went to Pakistan after the Partition. Immediately after raising, it was deployed in operations during the liberation of
Hyderabad.
Academics discuss social issues pertaining to northeastern states andIndia-Bangladesh bilateral ties at a seminar in Chandigarh on Saturday.
Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan |
Gurmat scholar’s contribution highlighted
Chandigarh, December 5
The Institute of Sikh Studies (IOSS) organised the first Dr Kharak Singh memorial lecture at Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Industrial Area, Phase II, here today. The event was organised in the memory of Dr Kharak Singh, a Gurmat scholar and founder member of IOSS.
Shubham Hospital Case
Court to frame charges on Dec 17
Chandigarh, December 5
There seems to be more trouble for the owners of Shubham Hospital, Panchkula, and others as after hearing the arguments on point of charges today, the CBI special court of Darshan Singh said the charges would be framed against the accused on December 17.
Shotgun in city
Chandigarh, December 5
Actor turned politician Shatrughan Sinha reached the city this evening.
RSS does not run BJP: Bhagwat
Chandigarh, December 5
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat today said his organisation does not “run” the
BJP, which he described as an “independent political outfit”.“We don't run the
BJP, which is an independent political outfit. We also don't have the time to run it,” Bhagwat said, addressing a meet the press programme here.
Welfare council: Restore chief commissioner’s post
Chandigarh, December 5
The Chandigarh Social Welfare Council has demanded the restoration of the post of chief commissioner for Chandigarh.
Man acquitted in bribery case
Chandigarh, December 5
The CBI special court of Darshan Singh today acquitted a person in a seven-year-old bribery case.
Mohali Beautification Plan
Consultant asked to submit report
Mohali, December 5
The beautification plan of Mohali is finally taking shape. After a series of meetings between officials of Greater Mohali Area Development Authority
(GMADA) and private consultant, the latter has been asked to submit final plan.
2 proclaimed offenders held
Panchkula, December 5
CIA staff of the district police has claimed to arrest two proclaimed offenders here today.
One injured in firing incident
Zirakpur, December 5
One person was injured in a firing incident during a marriage function at Sohi Banquet hall in Zirkapur late last night.
Hans Raj to perform at Sector 29 Sai Temple
Chandigarh, December 5
Sufi singer of Punjab Hans Raj Hans will give a Sai bhajan performance at
Sai Temple, Sector 29, tomorrow.
Fashion show marks annual day celebrations
Panchkula, December 5
The environs of Chaman Lal DAV Senior Public School wore a festive look, as more than 700 students enthralled audience with a spectacular show entitled, “Kaleidoscope: Fashion through ages”, on its annual day celebrations at Inderdhanush Auditorium here yesterday.
Mohali man claims son died of dengue
Mohali, December 5
The father of a 30-year-old resident of Sector 57 today claimed that his son died of dengue, even as the district health authorities deny such reports.
Woollens given to needy students
Mohali, December 5
The Dalit Chetna Manch, a social organisation, today distributed woollens to the needy students and an awareness camp was also organised at Sohana village here today. District Planning Committee chairman NK Sharma was the chief guest on the occasion. Dalit Chetna Manch president Shamsher Singh Purkhlavi distributed 400 woollens to the needy students and a number of panchayats were also honoured on the occasion.
Justice Mudgal sworn in amid breach of protocol
Chandigarh, December 5
Justice Mukul Mudgal of the Delhi High Court today took over as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court at a ceremony flawed by breach of protocol.
Workshop on HIV/AIDS
Chandigarh, December 5
To sensitise doctors, nurses and other paramedical staff about various issues related to HIV/AIDS, a one-day workshop was conducted at the Civil Block Hospital, Sector 22, Chandigarh.
Special kids showcase talent
Chandigarh, December 5
A talent show for special children “Mr and Ms Vibrant 2009” was organised by “Umeed”, which falls under Regional Institute for Mentally Handicapped, Sector 32, at Chandigarh Club here.Unlike most other shows, this show was not a competition but a platform where the special ones got a chance to explore their talent.
Special children perform along with Punjabi singer Harbhajan Mann at the Chandigarh Club on Saturday. Tribune photo: S Chandan
Haryana Vigyan Ratna for PU don
Chandigarh, December 5
Prof R K Kohli, chairman, Botany Department, Panjab University, has been bestowed with the Haryana Vigyan Ratna Award for the year 2008-09 for his research contributions in the field of Science.
Syndicate Poll
Breach of varsity rules pointed out
Chandigarh, December 5
An objection was raised during the Panjab University’s Syndicate election, which resulted in heated arguments and hindered the election process for sometime.
Races mark sports day celebrations
Mohali, December 5
Students of Genius Public School, Sector 69, Mohali, celebrated the annual sports day with great enthusiasm and zeal.
Techno fest at GMCH-32
Chandigarh, December 5
A cultural event, “Techno Fest 2009”, was organised by students of Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32 (GMCH-32), here today.
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It was a clean sweep for the Chatrath-Ashok Goyal group at the Panjab University Syndicate elections today, with all the 15 seats falling in its kitty.
Chandigarh, December 5
