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Doctor’s charred body found
Chandigarh, January 2
The charred body of Hoshiarpur-based doctor Harbans Singh was recovered from his friend’s rented accommodation in Sector 15, here this morning. The room at the first floor of the house was choked with smoke, which the police believed, might have caused by a burning cigarette stub.
Youths’ courage puts robbers behind bars
Chandigarh, January 2
Displaying exemplary courage and timely intervention five youngsters led to the arrest of two youths, who allegedly robbed Bhushan Kumar of over Rs 32,900 from his residence in Sector 16 tonight.
The incident occurred when Bhushan Kumar, a sanitary dealer of Sector 7, Madhya Marg, reached home around 8 p.m.As soon as he disembarked from his car, a youth knocked at the door apparently to divert his
attention.
The robbers — Santosh and Parmodh — in police custody on
Tuesday night. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan |
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School timings changed up to Jan 31
Chandigarh, January 2
The Education Department, Chandigarh Administration, has decided to change school timings. The decision will be implemented in all government and government-aided schools with immediate effect up to January 31.
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In Town
Renowned Punjabi folk singer Pammi Bai will be in the city to release his latest album, Putt Punjabi.
An exponent of Malwai Gidda folklore, Pammi Bai has to his credit a number of music albums that have been labeled bestsellers. Not influenced by the growing culture of obscene videos, Pammi Bai is known to encourage clean ones. His latest album, Putt Punjabi, is being released by Frankfinn Music.
Passing Thru
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Honesty is certainly not dead. And certainly not amongst the less fortunate ones. A perfect example is that of a waiter at the Katani Sweets in Sector 35, who found a purse containing Rs 1 lakh, besides a number of international credit cards.
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All eyes on Ward No. 7
Chandigarh, January 2
All political parties now seem to be focused on Ward No. 7. All elected councillors have been directed by their respective party high commands to campaign for their party candidates.
UPA govt going soft on terrorist organisations: Swamy
Says country needs Hindu agenda
Chandigarh, January 2
Accusing the Congress-led UPA government of going soft on terrorist organisations, the president of the Janata Party, Dr Subramanian Swamy, today called upon Pro-Hindu organisations to come on one platform "to counter the forces which have been targeting the community".
Tune in for traffic info
Chandigarh, January 2
Motorists will soon be able to tune in more than just entertainment programmes. They will also be provided information regarding traffic jams and other related issues.
The Chandigarh traffic police has decided to use FM radio for providing vital information regarding traffic conditions including diversions and jams.
Rodrigues opens botanical garden,
bamboo valley
Chandigarh, January 2
The Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd), today inaugurated the botanical garden in Sarangpur and the bamboo valley in Sector 23.
In his address and interaction with residents at both places, General Rodrigues told them to actively participate to manage and maintain these features as these would provide an opportunity to go back to nature and to preserve environmental heritage.
Week-long New Year festival ends
Chandigarh, January 2
The concluding function of the New Year Festival organised by the Department of Tourism was held at the Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management, Sector 42, here today.
Volunteers of the Nehru Yuva Kendra perform bhangra on the concluding day of the New Year Festival at the Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management, Sector 42, on Tuesday.
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Patwaris stage dharna
Mohali, January 2
Members of the Revenue Patwari Union , SAS Nagar, staged a dharna outside the office of the Deputy Commissioner here today in protest against alleged police high handedness.
Gurpurb celebrations resonate
Panchkula, January 2
The sound of crackers resounded as residents followed the ‘Panj Piaras’ in celebration of the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh which falls on January 5.
The nagar kirtan began at about 1 pm. As the band played religious notes, students, clad in the traditional white attire, marched in the procession while ‘gatka’ players displayed their talents. A band also accompanied the procession as it went from one sector to another.
Dr Satish Kumar new director of TBRL
Chandigarh, January 2
Dr Satish Kumar is the new director of Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), a prestigious armament lab of the DRDO. He has taken over from Mr V. S. Sethi.
Panel on child prostitution meets
Chandigarh, January 2
The advisory committee for eradicating child prostitution held its first meeting under the chairmanship of home-cum-social welfare secretary Krishna Mohan today.
The committee had been constituted in compliance with directions of the Supreme Court to make suitable suggestions for eradicating child prostitution.
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