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Need to assess minorities’ status, says expert
Chandigarh, May 7
The condition of minorities in any democracy is the true barometer for assessing its success. And the setting up of a seven-member high-level committee, headed by Justice R. Sachar, to study the social, economic and educational conditions of the Muslims is a step towards such an assessment, says a member of the committee and sociologist, Prof
T.K. Oommen.
UT Cong leaders meet party leaders in Delhi
Chandigarh, May 7
The Congress leaders who fled the city yesterday meet senior leaders of the party in Delhi today voicing concern over “personal safety” due to differences with the Deputy Commissioner, party sources said here.
UT skyline for sale
Act good to overcome housing shortage
Chandigarh
is no more a city of babus and retired persons. The past decade witnessed a rapid pace of urbanisation. Being the nucleus of this region, the city has attracted a large number of people from all walks of life, from the adjoining as well as from far-off states of the country.
Anti-encroachment drive an exercise in futility
Panchkula, May 7
Lack of coordination between the Estate Office and the Engineering wing of the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) has ensured that the10- day anti- encroachment drive launched in the township remains an exercise in futility.
Show splashes good collections
Chandigarh, May 7
Ramp models in flamboyant blue, greens, white and Magenta today hit the bulls’ eye when they showcased city-based fashion designer Dimpy Gujral’s latest spring-summer collection today. Proving head-turners the audience connection with the models was quite fabulous today.
The show splashed some of very good collections which are seen not
often. In women’s wear traditional salwar-kameez and sarees with
modern look was outstanding.
Models sashay down the ramp sporting spring summer collection at a fashion show held at Rock Garden on Saturday.
— Photo by Parvesh Chauhan
Strengthen Red Cross movement: Rodrigues
Chandigarh, May 7
UT Administrator, S.F. Rodrigues has called for strengthening of the Red Cross movement through collective effort for alleviating human sufferings through selfless service.
Sector 68 residents want amenities
Mohali, May 7
Residents of 10-marla houses in Sector 68 here cry for basic civic amenities.
Mr Balwant Singh said the area was in a state of neglect. One could see heaps of
cow dung lying at many points. Congress grass and other shrubs were growing in
abundance and the problem of stray animals also existed. About 50 of the
streetlights were not functioning.
Govt, MC staff call for strike on May 11
Chandigarh, May 7
Transportation in the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking buses and water supply in the city will be affected on May 11 following a call for a strike given by the Co-ordination Committee of Government and MC Employees and Workers. This was announced by Mr Rakesh Kumar, convener of the committee, at a press conference here today.
Panchayats given Rs 10 lakh for development
Mohali, May 7
Grants of Rs 10 lakh were distributed among panchayats of several villages by Mrs Lakhwinder Kaur Garcha, OSD to the Punjab Chief Minister, at a function in Saneta village today.
General D’Cunha visits Western Command
Chandigarh, May 7
The Director General, Ordance Services, and Senior Colonel Commandant of the Army Ordance Corps
(AOC), Lieut-Gen T.A. D’Cunha, visited Headquarters Western Command in Chandimandir Cantonment, near here, today.
Representatives of Sikh bodies meet Rodrigues
Chandigarh, May 7
A delegation of representatives of various Sikh organisations and political groups, led by former Mayor Harjinder Kaur, called on UT Administrator S.F. Rodrigues here this evening and discussed with him different issues.
Woman alleges assault by in-laws
Panchkula, May 6
Acting on a complaint filed by Ms Anita Sharma, a resident of Kalka, a local court has directed the Kalka police to register a case of criminal trespass, assault and intimidation against the complainant’s brothers-in-law and mother-in-law.
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There
is no hatred for Army in Kashmir, asserts retired Major-General
