Views sought on speedy disposal of child rape cases
Chandigarh, October 7
The Chandigarh Administration has written to various departments seeking a view on the draft guidelines framed by the National Human Rights Commission concerning speedy disposal of child rape cases.
The illuminated open hand reinforces faith in the indomitable spirit of Chandigarh, which was formally inaugurated
53 years ago on this day. — Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan |
Kapil sells Sec 35 hotel
Chandigarh, October 7
There is bad news for those frequenting The Kaptain’s Retreat here to tickle their taste buds.
The ownership of the Sector 35 hotel owned by legendary allrounder, Kapil Dev has changed hands.
Living the dream called Chandigarh
Nostalgia runs high at official celebrations
Chandigarh, October 7
If you have to hold a gathering, speak the truth. That’s what celebrated art historian Dr B.N. Goswamy did this morning when entrusted with the job of putting Chandigarh — its past and present into perspective.
Artists awarded for visual representations of Chandigarh
Chandigarh, October 7
Art is a true reflection of life. In that sense then, the artists who bagged top awards or their classic visual representations of Chandigarh today deserved every bit of the honour they got.
Capitol Complex illuminated
Chandigarh, October 7
The Capitol Complex here bore a majestic look this evening when it was illuminated as part of the Chandigarh Heritage Festival.
Cactus lovers contest
Vastu shastris on thorns
Panchkula, October 7
Flanked by Turks' caps and Living Stones, the prickly mother-in-law's cushion sat with aplomb in the midst of its brethren, other rare cacti. Under the sun and in the Cactus garden, Sector 5, it was a reunion of sorts for 1100 members of the cacti family and cacti-lovers who had nurtured these thorny beauties.
A visitor admires the cacti on display at the 29th annual Cactus and
Succulent Plants Show at Cactus Garden, Sector 5, in Panchkula on
Saturday. — Tribune photo by Malkiat Singh
Foreign cadets take part in anti-terror drill
Chandigarh, October 7
Foreign cadets from France and Australia are participating in a counter-terrorism exercise being held to train gentlemen cadets at the Indian Military Academy, Dehra Dun.
CM seeks report into Pir Mushalla road row
Zirakpur, October 7
Residents of the Pir Mushalla area here are up in arms against the proposed construction of a 150-foot wide road under the master plan. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, has sought an action taken report from the Local Bodies Department
into the inconvenience to land owners.
Brahmakumari mission padyatra ends
Chandigarh, October 7
At least 140 “shantidoots” to the youth wing of the Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishvidyalaya, who were on their “Swarnim Bharat Yuva Padyatra-2006” against the ill-effects of social evils, including dowry and drugs, concluded their tour at the Rajyoga Bhavan in Sector 33 here today.
Brahamkumaris take part in “Swarnim Bharat Yuva Padyatra” in Sector 34, Chandigarh, on Saturday.
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Brawl at guest house
Panchkula, October 7
A
guest house running from a residential area in Sector 17 has become the
bane of residents in the area. High drama was witnessed in the Sector
last night after occupants of the guest house consumed liquor and fought
among themselves.
12 couples tie the knot
Mohali, October 7
As many as 12 couples, belonging to economically weaker sections of the society, got married at a mass marriage function organised by the Dalit Chetan Manch in Phase III-B-1 here today.
Army’s contact programme
Chandigarh, October 7
The Western Command today launched a wide-ranging contact programme for strengthening the bond between the Army and retired officers, next of kin of former defence personnel and war widows of this region.
Valmiki Jayanti celebrated
Chandigarh, October 7
Religious fervour marked the Valmiki jayanti here today. The Valmiki Shobha Yatra Organisation Committee organised a “shobha yatra” which passed through various sectors of the city.
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