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Communism needs correction, says Left leader
Chandigarh, September 18
The biggest task the Communists face today is in-house correction of misplaced priorities in different wings, proclaiming Leftist leanings all over the country. This was stated by Mr B.N. Reddy, a veteran of the Telengana movement, while talking to The Tribune here today. He is participating in the four-day All-India Unity Congress of the Marxist Communist Party of India (United), which started here yesterday.
Aviation is in the blood of Beris
Chandigarh, September 18
For the Beris, the promoters of Indus — the latest private airline in the country, aviation is in their blood. It was this family which had run a private airline in the country before the Independence.
Ms Lilian Beri, Director of Indus, is all attention as Capt
A.P.C. Kapoor makes a point during an informal interaction with The Tribune in Chandigarh on Monday. Also in the picture is Group Captain Sandhu, General Manager of Indus.
— Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan
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Circus stars cry out for a makeover:
Circus no longer excites the elite citizenry of Chandigarh. Children have become far too savvy to go and watch a tacky circus with starved animals, fatigued child acrobats and unhappy clowns. It is not even considered politically correct in these times, yet the circus must go on in life as well as in the pitched tents. And there are takers for it although from a different strata of life. Tribune photographer brings us a picture of the elephant performers of the Asiad Circus that is playing in town. |
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Circus is in town but where are the spectators?
Chandigarh, September 18
No one has time for circus in Chandigarh anymore. Living in a material whirl of mobiles, multiplexes and malls, few city residents are actually leaving behind the air-conditioned comfort of their homes for enjoying the little acts of midair jumps and fire-throwing “dragons” before the footlights at the Asiad Circus currently on in Sector 34.
True, you have docile little Pomeranians walking on two legs, holding umbrellas in their “hands”, with glittery purses dangling from around their necks, in place of fierce tigers and wild lions.
Artistes of Asiad Circus perform during a show in Sector 34, Chandigarh, on Monday.
— Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari |
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218 plots in Sec 27 allotted at HUDA draw
Panchkula, September 18
There were no charged crowds, no enthusiasm and no ugly scenes as the Haryana Urban Development Authority, Sector 6, went through the process of the much-awaited draws of plots in Sector 27, here today. At the end of the day, the show turned out to be a smooth though time-consuming affair.
Patient’s kin accuse doctor of negligence
Panchkula, September 18
Family members of a patient today staged a protest and alleged “gross negligence” on part of a doctor of Chakravarty Nursing Home, Sector 10, here, in a delivery case.
The protesters demanded registration of a case against the doctor.
Relatives of a patient protest against a doctor of Chakravarty Nursing Home, Sector 10, for negligence in Panchkula on Monday.
— Tribune photo by Malkiat Singh |
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EVMs to be used for municipal poll
Chandigarh, September 18
The Chandigarh Administration would use Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) for the forthcoming municipal and Panchayat Samiti elections in the Union Territory, an official press release said here today.
1 application for tenement lease renewal
Chandigarh, September 18
The Municipal Corporation today received just one application, that too with anomalies, for the renewal of lease of one-room tenements allotted under the rehabilitation scheme of the administration. According to sources, the next course of action would be decided at its meeting tomorrow.
IAF sets up branch for space operations
Chandigarh, September 18
Gearing up to meet the challenge of space exploitation and fulfilling a long-standing functional requirement, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has established a separate branch for space operations. The branch, which became functional about two months ago, will deal with all matters under the IAF’s realm pertaining to exploitation of space for defence purposes.
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Commuters on the Panchkula-Naraingarh round had to suffer inconvenience after the Ghaggar bridge was closed for repair. The road from Majri Chowk in Sector 1 through Nada Sahib Gurdwara to Sector 21 was closed. Only one-way traffic was permitted, while most of it was diverted to the bridge in Sector 21.
— Tribune photo by Malkiat Singh |
Passport adalat on Sept 30
Chandigarh, September 18
The passport-related inquiries will become easier as the Regional Passport Office, following the guidelines of the Ministry of External Affairs, will now hold a passport adalat once every month. First such adalat will be organised on September 30 in three districts of Punjab – Sangrur, Patiala and Bathinda.
Awaiting water, power for a year
Chandigarh, September 18
The Sangarsh Samiti members of the Progressive Cooperative House Building Society, Sector 50-B, yesterday took out a candlelight procession to protest against the non-release of regular electricity and water connections.
Don’t lose your hosla, says Khosla ka Ghosla!
Chandigarh, September 18
Have you been saving money for years to build that one dream house? Grab the tickets of ‘Kola ka Goals’ which hits theatres this Friday.
‘Kola Ka Goals’ is a black comedy revolving around a dysfunctional middle class family.
CHB receives 29 applications for conversion
Chandigarh, September 18
The Chandigarh Housing Board has received as many as 29 applications for conversion in Industrial Area in the first year which concluded here today.
With this, the discount of 10 per cent in the first year also ended. The new rates for conversion will be Rs 20,000 per square yard from tomorrow.
Pangolin captured, released in forest
Panchkula, September 18
A mute scaly “night stroller” attracted scores of Devi Nagar village residents last night.
The anteater, pangolin, was spotted along the bank of the Ghaggar in the village at about 9 p.m. Scores of villagers assembled to have a look at the animal.
Dharna outside DC’s office
Mohali, September 18
Members of the Physically Handicapped Association (Mohali branch) today staged a dharna outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office here on a call given by the state leaders of the association.
Members of the Physically Handicapped Association, Punjab, protest outside the office of the Deputy Commissioner in Mohali on Monday.
— Tribune photo by Vicky Gharu |
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