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Nada school in charge transferred
Panchkula, July 23
The education department of Haryana today ordered the transfer of Bharti Gupta, in charge of Government Middle School, Nada, to a school in Bhawana in Pinjore while the rest of the staff was let off with a warning.
Army reviews policy to discharge low-med troops
Number of troops to be released cut by half
Chandigarh, July 23
Revising its earlier order to discharge troops placed in permanent low medical category
(LMC) the Army plans to release over 15,600 personnel over the next 12 months.
Ambedkar Centre to upgraded
Chandigarh, July 23
Along with a new facility, which was inaugurated today, the Ambedkar Centre at Panjab University is soon to be upgraded from a regional to a full-fledged
centre, which will work extensively in the field of community development.
Union Minister of State for Finance Pawan Kumar Bansal inspects the new premises of the Ambedkar Centre at PU after its inauguration in Chandigarh on Monday. Also seen in the picture, V-C R C Sobti, V-C and Prof Manjit Singh, centre coordinator.
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Election Duty
Police fails to act against evasive officials
Mohali, July 23
The police has failed to produce 19 booth-level officers (BLOs) before the subdivisional magistrate-cum-electoral registration officer (69- Kharar constituency) for evading election-related duties.
Lawyers protest lack of facilities
Mohali, July 23
Members of the District Bar Association staged a dharna outside the court complex in Phase III B-1 here today to protest the failure of the administration to provide basic amenities.
Camp for govt scheme beneficiaries
Zirakpur, July 23
An assistance camp was organised by the Disabled Persons Welfare Organisation, Punjab, in association with the Zirakpur municipal council at Lohgarh village, here yesterday.
Jatt body honours toppers
Mohali, July 23
Jatt Sikh Welfare Association, Chandigarh, organised its annual general body meeting at a resort in Balongi, here yesterday.
Discharge polluting Mohali rivulets
Augmentation of the UT’s Diggian sewerage treatment plant has become a source of nuisance for the residents of
Mohali.
Nothing is right with these schools
No lights, no benches, no proper staff
Chandigarh, July 23
While the government has come up with plans like Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan and Midday Meals to lure children towards education, it still scores low on its ability to run schools for slum children.
Workshop on ‘Gender sensitisation’
Chandigarh, July 23
As part of the Chandigarh administration’s endeavour to promote gender studies in college campuses, a five-day workshop on ‘Gender Sensitisation’ began at the Government College, Sector 46, here today.
Fauji Beat
Veterans’ homes a necessity
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In 2003, the Army Headquarters had mooted a proposal to construct senior citizens’ homes for serving and retired Army personnel at various stations. To start with these home were to be built at Greater
Noida, Pune and Bangalore.
The Army Demonstration Band practices martial music at the Military Music Wing in Pachmarhi in Madhya Pradesh. |
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‘Involve youth in decision making’
Chandigarh, July 23
A fervent appeal for the participation of young people in decision making at all levels, including at community, local, provincial and national, was the highlight of the plan of action for youth empowerment (PAYE) - 2006 to 2015 released on the inaugural day of the five-day capacity and leadership development workshop for youth representatives of Commonwealth countries of Asia at the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP), Asia centre, here today.
Alleys of Sector 7 market in a mess
Chandigarh, July 23
The pitiable condition of the alleys of the Sector 7 market on Madhya Marg is not just a pitiable sight, but is also giving daily travellers a harrowing time.
Potholes and haphazard parking is a major problem of the Sector 7 market, Chandigarh.
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Question marks over future of Udham Singh Memorial
Lawyer to move high court
Chandigarh, July 23
It seems the freedom fighters don’t mean anything in society steeped neck-deep in crass materialism and
self-aggrandisement. For what else can explain the fact that Shaheed Udham Singh Memorial in Sector 44 is still incomplete with no signs that it will be completed in near future.
Attack on Amarnath yatris flayed
Chandigarh, July 23
The local unit of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) today condemned the repeated terrorist attacks on yatris during the Amarnath yatra.
Schoolchildren negotiate a puddle on their bicycles as they are caught in a drizzle in Chandigarh on Monday.
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Speaking Out
‘More bus shelters, not AC buses needed’
The Chandigarh administration’s proposal to replace CTU buses with air-conditioned coaches is not going too well with local commuters, finds Tribune correspondent Akash Ghai
Streetlights non-functional
Chandigarh, July 23
For the past one week, the residents of Sector 44-A have been complaining of non-functional streetlights.
Appointment with doctors goes online
Chandigarh, July 23
Now, patients can get appointments for Government Multi-Specialty Hospital in Sector 16 and Government Medical Hospital in Sector 32 at e-Jan Sampark and Gram Sampark centres beginning August 1.
Attendant hits guard at hospital
Chandigarh, July 23
An attendant of patient at emergency ward of Government Multi-Speciality Hospital, Sector 16, hit a security guard, injuring him on the forehead here today. The guard was identified as Anil Kumar.
Anti-dengue camp
Chandigarh, July 23
In order to spread the message for prevention and control of dengue,
chikunguniya and other vector-borne diseases among the masses, the directorate
of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, Chandigarh, will organise an
anti-dengue camp at the main market of Indira Colony here tomorrow. — TNS
Sewing centre for needy women
Bassi Pathana, July 23
The Nishkam Kirtan Sewa Society opened a sewing centre for the needy and poor women of the area today.
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