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Not a nation of my dreams, says freedom fighter
Chandigarh, August 14
The only surviving freedom fighter from the city, 86-year-old Ved Prakash Mehra, cherishes the dream of a prosperous nation free of corruption and poverty.
Sixtyfive years after a long struggle that won the country its freedom, Mehra has not lost hope of seeing his dream come true during his life time.
Bedridden Ved Prakash Mehra, the sole surviving freedom fighter of the city, at his house in Sector 43. |
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The young get India all wrong
Chandigarh, August 14
We are celebrating the 51st year of Independence after attaining freedom in 1945; Atal Bihari Vajpayee was our first Prime Minister; Bankim Chandar wrote National Anthem; and the current President is Pratibha Patil -- this is what young India knows about its country which will celebrate its 66th year of Independence tomorrow.
Rs 28.5 lakh found in Fiza's 16 accounts
Mohali, August 14
The police today found Rs 28.5 lakh deposited in Fiza's accounts in various banks and post offices. Fiza had five fixed deposit accounts amounting to Rs 21.9 lakh in the State Bank of Patiala branch at the Punjab and Haryana High Court and another five accounts worth Rs 5.95 lakh in post offices of Sectors 30 and 47.
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Anupama’s Death
Parents seek relief
Chandigarh, August 14
Parents of the 17-year-old girl, Anupama, who died three weeks ago at the PGI, today moved the UT Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission against the PGI and the Chandigarh Tranport Undertaking (CTU).
Drowning Incident
Parents face technical hassles
Panchkula, August 14
Parents who had lost their young sons in a drowning incident at Tikkar Taal recently had to go through technical hassles before performing the last rites of their sons.
Families of Anup and Sandeep submitted affidavits today after which the body of Anup was handed over to his parents in the afternoon.
Patient dies at GMCH-32, family alleges negligence
Chandigarh, August 14
High drama was witnessed at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, here today following the death of a 42-year-old patient as his family members alleged negligence on the part of the hospital staff.
MC meeting
Road panel defers 15 issues
Chandigarh, August 14
Deferring all issues proposed by the Municipal Corporation in the road committee, the committee members unanimously termed them as baseless and complained that the cost estimates of most of the works were not accurate.
UT Administration to honour achievers
MC to boost morale of field staff
Chandigarh, August 14
Setting new trends to honour the field staff of Municipal Corporation on the Independence Day, the authorities have shortlisted 11 employees of various categories from different departments.
30 residents, two schools make Mohali proud
Mohali, August 14
The Punjab Deputy Chief Minister, Sukhbir Badal, will honour 30 people from Mohali for their excellent work in their respective fields during the Independence Day celebrations at Government College ground, Phase VII, here tomorrow. The awardees would be given a commendation certificate and a memento, added Roojam.
13 to get recognition for excellence
Chandigarh, August 14
The UT Administration has decided to award 13 commendation certificates to the people and its employees on Independence Day function.
On the occasion, Balbir Chand Dholi, Sanskriti Aggarwal, Ratnika Tiwari associate professor, have been selected for their performances in the field of art and culture.
Police medals go to 12
Chandigarh, August 14
As many as 12 police officers will be rewarded on the occasion of Independence Day tomorrow. UT SP RS Ghumman will be awarded president’s police medal for exceptional services.
Governor to award 32 P’kula residents
Panchkula, August 14
As many as 32 persons will be awarded by Governor Jagannath Pahadia tomorrow on the occasion of Independence Day at Parade Ground Sector 5 here. The awardees have been selected from field of sports, education, social work, bravery and government duty.
Special menu at restaurants today
Panchkula, August 14
Hotels and restaurants in the town will be offering a special menu to celebrate the Independence Day this year. From "Tiranga Paneer" to "Tiranga icecream cake", residents will be able to relish a whole new range of dishes prepared to mark the occasion.
Sector 17 parking
Construction work to begin in Sept
Chandigarh, August 14
If all goes well, the construction of multi-level parking at Sector 17, will commence from next month. A senior official of the Municipal Corporation said during the final bidding today, out of the six companies, the bid of M/s Gautam Builders was the lowest.
Closed drug store at Mohali Civil Hospital gets licence
Mohali, August 14
A drug licence was granted to the only chemist shop on the premises of the Mohali Civil Hospital, which was closed for the past 19 months, by the authorities concerned.
UT to ban sale of products containing tobacco, nicotine
Chandigarh, August 14
In a significant development, the UT Administration has geared up to ban the sale of food products containing tobacco or nicotine in the city under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2011.
SOPU leaders stage protest, demand MPhil entrance exam in Hindi, Punjabi
Chandigarh, August 14
Demanding that students be allowed to take
MPhil entrance examination in Punjabi and Hindi as well, members of Student Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU) staged a protest outside the Vice-Chancellor's office here today. Presently, students can take the examination only in English. |
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| Members of the Student Organisation of Panjab University stage a protest outside the Vice-Chancellor office at Panjab University, Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Parvesh
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ggdsd college
2 injured in brawl
Chandigarh, August 14
Two students of the GGDSD College, Sector 32, were injured following a clash on the college premises here this afternoon. The two students, belonging to the Student Organisation of Panjab University, entered into an argument with six other party members over the issue of selection of presidential candidate for the upcoming student council election. |
Policemen outside the GGDSD College, Sector 32, following a clash on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari |
50-m graffiti marks I-day
Chandigarh, August 14
Students from around 50 schools from the tricity area came together to prepare a 50-metre long graffiti, which was displayed at the Sector 17 Plaza on the eve of the Independence Day here today.
Children and parents display a 50-meter-long graffiti at Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Tuesday.
Tribune photo: S Chandan |
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