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People enjoy bright sunshine after a few foggy days in Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Wednesday.
— Tribune photo by Manoj Mahajan |
20 from city shine in CAT
No information available yet about two IIMs
Chandigarh, January 3
At least 20 students from the city have made it to premier business schools in the country, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
Sec 23 resident, friend die in accident
Chandigarh, January 3
A Sector 23-D resident and his friend were killed in the wee hours today when a car they were travelling in and a jeep collided on the National Highway 21 near Nilokheri, about 18 km from Karnal.
Nagar kirtan taken
out
Chandigarh, January 3
A nagar kirtan was held from the Sector 34 Gurdwara today to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind
Singh. The procession moved through Sectors 45, 46, 20, 21, 22, 23 before terminating at the Sector 37
gurdwara. TNS
A nagar kirtan held in connection with the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
— A Tribune photograph |
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Watch out
Vijayant Malik, a trainee of the Sector 10 Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Academy, has moved to the third round of Boys’ singles of the ITF Junior World Ranking Tennis (Grade 3) Tournament underway at Sector 10 CLTA Stadium.
Spotted under the Chandigarh Academy for Rural Tennis (CHART), a
specially designed programme to nourish the upcoming tennis talent,
Vijyant was picked up by the CLTA from a village in Haryana at the age
of 11 years.
Passing Thru
What brings you to the city?
I have close links with this beautiful city, having lived here since many years.
I am here for the launch of Pammi Bai’s Punjabi music album. What hopes do you
have for your movie Waaris at the Oscars?
A lot. It is a well made film and a lot of effort has gone into it. We are
hoping it will receive a good response from the jury.
In Town
 Ian
D. Simpson, a Herpetologist from Oxford, U.K., will be in the city on Thursday.
Mr Simpson will deliver a lecture on “Management of Snake Bite in Indian
context” in lecture theatre No.1, Nehru Hospital , PGI. A number of
herpetologists from the region will attend the lecture and will share their
experiences in treating patients with snake bites. The lecture will help
herpetologists in providing better treatment to patients.
Last chance for making voter cards from today
Mohali, January 3
Voters are being given a last opportunity to get photo identity cards made, which have been made mandatory by the Election Commission of India for the Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections. The last phase of the process starts tomorrow.
Peak hours: 45 CTU buses kept off road
Chandigarh, January 3
Waiting for Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) buses at the ISBT for more than half an hour in the evening is a part of the routine of hundreds of commuters.
A rush of commuters waiting for their buses at ISBT, Chandigarh on Wednesday.
— Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari
Chilly wind kept residents indoors
Chandigarh, January 3
In spite of the sun shining bright during the day, the chilly wind that swept the city in the morning and the evening ensured that the residents continue to remain indoors. There was a sharp difference in the maximum and minimum temperatures at 19. 4°C and 4. 2°C, respectively.
Police awards youths for helping nab robbers
Chandigarh, January 3
The Chandigarh police today awarded first-class certificates to seven youngsters, instrumental in the arrest of two robbers, who looted a Sector 16 resident of Rs 35,000 last night.
The seven youngsters, who helped the police nab two robbers in Sector 23 on Tuesday, pose for a photograph along with police officials at the DIG’s office in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
— A Tribune photograph
Officials authorised to lodge complaints of power theft
Chandigarh, January 3
With a view to come down heavily on those stealing electricity using kundi connections in the city, the Chandigarh Administration has authorised officers of the electricity wing of the engineering department to lodge complaints with the Police in this regard. A notification to this effect was issued today by Mr S.K. Sandhu, Secretary, Engineering.
Leaves grow only to wither away with the passage of time to complete their own cycle of life.
— Tribune photo by Vinay Malik |
Allotment of govt houses: Applications invited
Chandigarh, January 3
The House Allotment Committee, Chandigarh Administration, has invited fresh house allotment applications from employees of the Chandigarh Administration, Governments of Punjab and Haryana and Punjab and Haryana High Court for various categories of houses for 2007-08.
DIT to obtain ISO 9001 certificate
Chandigarh, January 3
The Department of Information Technology (DIT), Chandigarh Administration, has decided to obtain ISO 9001:2000 certification to harmonise its systems and procedures with international quality management systems.
40 teen clubs participate in workshop
Chandigarh, January 3
The Nehru Yuva Kendra, Chandigarh organised a state-level workshop-Adolescent Development and Empowerment Project, at the Commonwealth Youth Programme, Asia Centre, here today.
British Library incorporates ‘Lifestyle’ section
Chandigarh, January 3
If you are planning to make changes in your lifestyle this New Year, the British Library can prove to be the right place. Keeping in mind the needs of its members, the British Library, Sector 9, launched its ‘Lifestyle’ section here today, taking the tally of the total sections to 12.
Members thronging the newly launched ‘Lifestyle’ section at the British Library in Sector 9, Chandigarh, on Wednesday.
Parties join hands on Mayor issue
Chandigarh, January 3
While all political parties are competing among themselves for the ‘coveted’ Ward No. 7 seat, the opposition parties seem to be joining hands in the House to elect a Mayor.
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Youngsters on the ‘geri’ route have little respect for traffic rules but this young man, Aman of Sector 15, doesn’t seem to have any respect for historical
mem- orabilia either.
Fourth seed local lad Vijayant Malik stunned another Chandigarhian Parul Verma in straight sets 6-3, 6-1 to move into the quarterfinals (boys singles) of the ongoing Sunny Enclave ITF Junior World Ranking (Grade 3) Tennis Tournament being played at the CLTA courts, Sector 10, here today.
Chandigarh, January 3
