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Granth row: cop
gets clean chit
Chandigarh, October 8
A Chandigarh Police constable, posted in Crime Against Women Cell, has
been given a clean chit by the top brass in the department, even as
revelations of her involvement in preparing the controversial “Bhav
Sagar Samundar Amar Bani Granth”, which is the cause of the tension
prevailing in the state, these days.
Seminar
on adolescents’ problems held
Chandigarh, October 8
Lions Club, Chandigarh Central, organised a seminar regarding the
problems faced by adolescents—‘‘Entering the teen years — The
challenge ahead’’, at Manav Mangal High School, Sector 21,here
today.The seminar was arranged under the Quest Programme of the Lions
Club. The programme is aimed at enabling the adolescents to adjust well
in society and to overcome difficulties.
Performing
stunts on his mobike
Chandigarh, October 8
If you encounter this lanky young man manoeuvering his motorcycle on
the busy roads of Chandigarh while standing on it, do not be
surprised, because this stuntman has several more tricks up his sleeve
to mesmerise you.
‘Media
should work in rural
areas’
Chandigarh, October 8
The Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Mr
Ramesh Bais, today called upon the media to create awareness in rural
areas about various social and economic problems being faced by the
country. He said various programmes of the government could not make
much headway due to non-participation of people.
Electronic
designers’ council soon
Chandigarh, October 8
Electronic designers of the country
who have put India firmly on the IT map of the world will soon have
something they have lacked so far: a “home” of their own. For the
first time in the country, an Electronic Designers Council of India will
be set up which will coordinate and promote design concepts related to
international design rules and international standards through
education, communication, seminars and workshops.
Coin-dispensing
machine at RBI
Chandigarh, October 8
The Chandigarh branch of the Reserve Bank of India today
installed a coin-dispensing machine in its banking hall. This is the first coin-dispensing machine to be installed in
Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. The facility is available on
working days between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and between 10 a.m. and 12
noon on Saturday.
KHARAR DIARY
Promoting scientific temper
Kharar
The Kharar unit of Taraksheel Society of Punjab organised a Taraksheel
Chetna march from Kharar to Mamupur village, passing through
Bhagumajra and Rurki. All through the march people were asked to
develop a scientific approach to their problems and stay away from
those who promoted superstition.
IAF
celebrates 69th anniversary
Chandigarh, October 8
The 69th anniversary of the Indian Air Force was celebrated at the
Western Command Headquarters, Chandi Mandir Cantonment, as well as at
the Air Force Station, Chandigarh, today.
Stress
on use of Hindi in banks
Chandigarh, October 8
Despite best efforts by the government of India, the use of Hindi in
the day-to-day functioning of public sector banks has been rather slow
so far. “It is just 50 per cent of our expectation”, said Dr Rajeshwar
Gangwar, General Manager, RBI, in a talk with TNS.
NCP
invites applications for MC election candidature
Chandigarh, October 8
The local unit of the Nationalist Congress Party here today
invited applications for the candidature to the Municipal Corporation election. This
was informed by the local NCP President, Mr Gurbachan Singh,
after getting green signal from the national executive of the party at
a meeting held yesterday at Delhi. Mr Singh has fixed October 15 as
the last date for receiving applications.
Washermen
lay siege to MC office
Chandigarh, October 8
A section of washermen here today struck work and laid a siege to the
Municipal Corporation office for an hour to protest their alleged
removal from certain places in the city.
Implementation
of Apartment Act hailed
Chandigarh, October 8
The Chandigarh Nagrik Sabha today hailed the decision of the
Administration to implement the Punjab Apartment Act in the city.
Samata
Party threatens dharna
Chandigarh, October 8
The local unit of the Samata Party today decided to organise a dharna
on October 14 to demand removal of a wine shop facing Government High
School in Mauli Jagran complex.
Gujjars,
Sunars in OBC category
Chandigarh, October 8
The Chandigarh Administration has included two more castes in the
category of other backward classes. As per recent notification
of the Administration, Gujjars and Sunars/sawarnkars have been added
to the list at serial Nos 61 and 62, respectively.
Lucky
becomes
CTYC President
Chandigarh, October 8
Mr H. S. Lucky was today appointed the President of the Chandigarh
Territorial Youth Congress after replacing Mr Chandramukhi
Sharma. The IYC President, Mr Randeep Surjewala, cleared Mr Lucky’s
name for the post ahead of the municipal corporation elections.
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