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Computers are in their place. Dasehra takes us back to the era of bows and arrows. Kids have a gala time trying the colourful weapons and masks of Hanumana at the Sector 22 shopping area on Monday.
Computers are in their place. Dasehra takes us back to the era of bows and arrows. Kids have a gala time trying the colourful weapons and masks of Hanumana at the Sector 22 shopping area on Monday. — A Tribune photograph
Administration gears up for Dasehra
CHANDIGARH, Oct 18 — Arrangements and festivities are in full swing to celebrate Dasehra in the city that will mark the symbolic victory of good over evil and the culmination of the 10-day long Ramlila — the depiction of epic Ramayana. Dasehra that falls tomorrow is being celebrated at 29 places all over the city.
Supervise kids playing with arrows, crackers Eliminate evil, says Governor
Residents on festival shopping spree

Librarians demand benefits
CHANDIGARH, Oct 18 — The step-motherly treatment allegedly being meted out to librarians by the Government of India received a sharp criticism at a general body meeting of the Chandigarh Librarians Association here today.

Balbir Singh is CVO of UT
CHANDIGARH, Oct 18 — Mr Balbir Singh, Chairman, Chandigarh Housing Board, will be the new Chief Vigilance Officer, Chandigarh Administration.

Misleading medical report
KHARAR, Oct 18 — An alleged negligence, on the part of a famous laboratory of Sector 15, Chandigarh, created hue and cry and lot of problems for a local patient who was running fever.

Military police celebrates 57th anniversary
CHANDIGARH, Oct 18 — The Corps of Military Police celebrated its 57th anniversary in Chandi Mandir cantonment, near here, today. A social get-together, 'barakhana', cultural programme and a sports events marked the occasion.

BE course in agro-processing introduced
CHANDIGARH, Oct 18 — Panjab University has introduced a four-year bachelor of engineering programme in agro-processing technology in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology from this session.

Bajrang Dal, VHP to oppose Pope's visit
CHANDIGARH, Oct 18 — The Bajrang Dal and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad have decided to oppose the visit of Pope John Paul II scheduled for November 5, the national convener of the dal, Mr Surinder Jain, said while addressing a press conference here today.

Bid to kidnap girls; 1 held
CHANDIGARH, Oct 18 — The police has arrested one youth and is on the lookout for his accomplice for an alleged bid to kidnap and molest three young girls late last night.

'Kabaris' cause pollution
CHANDIGARH, Oct 18 — Causing pollution by some ''kabaris'' has become more of a routine in the Phase I of the local Industrial Area, resulting in problems to others.

Shopkeeper beats up customer
ZIRAKPUR, Oct 18 — A labourer, Mr Azeez Kabri, who went to a shop in Zirakpur to buy a pair of chappals, was allegedly beaten up by the shopkeeper today.

Sharma not to take gubernatorial post
CHANDIGARH, Oct 18 — Scotching all rumours of his taking up gubernatorial assignment, Mr Krishan Lal Sharma, BJP Vice-President, said here today that there was no question of his becoming Governor of any state.

Speed restrictions delay trains
CHANDIGARH, Oct 18 — Due to technical reasons all trains coming to Chandigarh are being delayed everyday by anything between 15 and 45 minutes. This has been happening for almost a month now.

Hairstyle show organised
PANCHKULA, Oct 18 — "Hairstyle is all about personality development, '' Habib Ahmed, a hairstylist of Delhi, said at a press conference, here today.

S N I P P E T S
Rural school models win prizes

Pre-paid phone cards

Honour for school teacher

Lacklustre art exhibition

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Demand for a flyover
A bell and light system at the level crossing on the Kalka-Ambala national highway, near Zirakpur, which has been out of order for the past one year. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan
Demand for flyover near Zirakpur
ZIRAKPUR, Oct 18 — A flyover on the Ambala-Kalka national highway No 22, near Zirakpur, could ease the traffic congestion. Being on the border of Punjab and Haryana, this road is an alternative route for those coming from Patiala and Ambala.



Teachers seek more say in PU Senate
CHANDIGARH, Oct 18 — Differences and reservations on a majority of issues which came up for discussion were the highlights of the Panjab University Senate meeting here today.Top


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