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Abandoned as child, girl ties knot with her Valentine
Chandigarh, February 15
Life is indeed a merry-go-round. At least that’s what 19-year-old Akanksha Agnes believes in. Born an unwanted child cast away by her parents, Akanksha is a much-loved woman today. Not only does she have hundreds of well wishers at the Missionaries of Charity where she grew up, she even has a family to call her own.
Only today she tied the knot with
her long-time Valentine Bakshi, who pursued her against all
odds. The couple’s story is all about stuff that fairytales
are made of. As they walked the aisle at the Sector 19 Church
today, they made a pretty picture of grace.
Akanksha with her husband.
— A Tribune photo |
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MLA, kin travel ticketless, inquiry ordered
Chandigarh, February 15
The last trip of the Volvo bus from Gurgaon to Chandigarh yesterday could not have been more jinxed for conductor Naresh Kumar — after braving the onslaught of passengers for a delayed departure from Gurgaon to facing the Traffic Manager's queries at Karnal for allowing free travel to passengers, he is now awaiting suspension orders. And, all because Salhawas (Jhajjar) MLA Anita Yadav was to board the bus.

The Sector 24, Chandigarh, Shiva temple illuminated on the eve of Shivratri
on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph |
Signals raising day
Tributes paid to martyrs
Chandigarh, February 15
The Corps of Signals, more aptly known as the "Information Warriors" of the Army, celebrated their 97th Raising Day at the Western Command, Chandimandir today.
City’s green cover ‘attracts tourists’
Chandigarh, February 15
City Beautiful's green cover is valued at about Rs 120 millions. In fact, Chandigarh's 33 per cent green cover is a major attraction for the tourists and the settlers, a study by Pradeep Chaudhary, a forest official of the Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur, says.
Seminar on “building world class cities”
Chandigarh, February 15
“The essence of building a world class city does not lie in bricks and mortar. It lies in the equal opportunities it provides to the inhabitants to enjoy the benefits of its infrastructure and while building Chandigarh, this concept was taken into account"
IDSA plans awareness drive on direct selling firms
Chandigarh, February 15
The Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) plans to educate government functionaries by creating awareness about direct selling companies that are different from the money circulation companies.
Time for some sunshine, finally
Chandigarh, February 15
After a long spell of rains, it was time for some sun-shining today. The day dawned bright and had a dull look towards noon. But that was only a moment during an otherwise sunny day. It, however, continues to be extremely cold at night, with the minimum temperature dipping to 8 degrees today - the lowest in this fortnight.
Do away with paid parkings: Mayor
MC earned Rs 14 crore
Chandigarh, February 15
Mayor Harjinder Kaur has requested Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, Minister of State for Finance, to help do away with the paid parking. In a letter written to the MP, the Mayor has requested Mr Bansal to help remove the paid parking and property tax levied on commercial property by helping the MC get grants from his ministry.
It’s back to chaos at Mehfil parking lot
Chandigarh, February 15
It’s back to chaos in the Mehfil parking lot. After launching ‘’Operation Clearup” for a couple of months, the cops have again taken a back seat, and are allowing the motorists to leave behind their four-wheelers in the lot meant for parking two-wheelers.
SI Molestation Case: Inspector reinstated after compromise
Chandigarh, February 15
Much to the relief of the Chandigarh Police, the infamous molestation case involving Inspector Jagir Singh and Sub-Inspector (SI) Paramjit Kaur Sekhon, has ended in a compromise.
Objection over land demarcation
Chandigarh, February 15
Despite claims of the Chandigarh Administration having solved its dispute with Haryana over the demarcation of inter-state boundary in Kishangarh village, officials of Haryana today again objected to the UT claim over a part of land, allotted to Parsvnath Developers for developing a residential colony.
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