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Tribune employees donate blood
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Chandigarh, March 8
Lauding the efforts of The Tribune Employees Union for being active supporters of the voluntary blood donation movement, Dr Saudamini
Bambah, one of the luminaries of the blood donation movement in the city, said that 60 per cent of the blood in the city came from voluntary donation.
Tribune employees donate blood at a camp organised by The Tribune Employees Union to mark International Women's Day at the Tribune Office, Sector 29, in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
—Tribune photograph |
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2 Corps poised for operations in plains
Ambala, March 8
About 35 years after it was raised, the Army's most powerful strike formation, 2 Corps, is poised for a re-orientation of its operational role. From its earlier focus on launching offensives in the desert, it would now be concentrating on operations in the plains.
Book on Sikh Light Infantry released
Chandigarh, March 8
To present a pictorial exposition of its history the Sikh Light Infantry (LI) has bought out a glossy coffee table book. Titled "Soldering with Faith" the book aims to provide a succinct picture of what the Sikh LI was, is and looks to be in the years ahead.
The book was released by the Vice- Chief of Army Staff, Lieut-Gen S.
Pattabhiraman, in New Delhi a few days ago. The Vice-Chief is Colonel Commandant
of the Bombay Sappers, which has a historic association with the Sikh LI as the
regiment traces its origin to the Royal Sikh Pioneers, which were part of the
sappers during the 19th century. Published by the Sikh LI Regimental Centre at
Fatehgarh, the book has been edited by Col Harjeet Singh (retd), a regimental
officer settled in Chandigarh.
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Dr Mishra’s latest book acclaimed
The National Human Rights Commission has selected Dr R.C. Mishra’s, latest book “Manavadhikar Sanrakshan” on conservation of human rights with special reference to the protection of rights of criminals’. In this connection Dr Mishra was honoured at a function at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, by Commission chairman
A.R. Savant.
No threat to Mulayam Govt: Ajit Singh
Chandigarh, March 8
The President of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), Mr Ajit Singh, said here yesterday that there was no immediate threat to the Mulayam Singh Yadav Government in Uttar Pradesh after the Allahabad High Court’s ruling setting aside the split in the BSP 40 rebel MLAs of which support the government.
Standing up for women’s rights
Chandigarh/Mohali/Kharar, March 8
‘Save her today she will save your tomorrow’
‘Heroes of the generation: He-man; Super-man; Wo-man’
Panjab University students lend words to their feelings on International Women’s Day pouring it all out on a colourful collage at the Students’ Centre today.
Organised by members of Dayitva, a social organisation of students of various universities of the north, the “expression drive” started with messages for Jessica Lal. “Jessica Lal needs a Rang de Basanti” said one. |
The International Women’s Day has no relevance in the lives of these women who will continue to carry load to feed their families.
— Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan |
Calendar on Surajkund mela launched
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Chandigarh, March 8
A riot of colours, a peep into the myriad cultures and ethos of the country, revelry at a traditional fair... the Surajkund Crafts Mela calendar, launched by the Haryana Tourism, showcases the diversity of incredible India.
A little girl admires pictures of the Surajkund Crafts Mela at a photo exhibition held to mark the launch of a calendar on the mela by the Haryana Tourism in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
— Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari |
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Rape ‘victim’ backtracks statement; says she eloped
Chandigarh, March 8
Denying allegations of rape and kidnapping by Neha, a 21-year-old girl, against a neighbour Pankaj, his mother and two other persons, the police today found out that the girl had instead eloped with him, and not kidnapped by the accused as was mentioned in a complaint lodged by her father.
Kumhars seek RS nomination
Panchkula, March 8
The Haryana Kumhar Samaj has lamented that the affluent leadership in the government hardly cares for the Backward Classes, especially the Kumhars, who are 8 per cent of the population.
Free plumbing course
Chandigarh, March 8
A six-month free plumbing training course started by Rotary Club of Chandigarh Midtown concluded today. Under privileged and unemployed young boys of Khuda Ali Sher village and surrounding areas, who completed the course, were awarded certificates and tool kits by Mr Jeevan
Aggraval, CEO, AAR AAR Castings.
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