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More than 50 detained in Punjab & Haryana violence

More than 50 detained in Punjab & Haryana violence

Chandigarh: Haryana & Punjab Police have been rounded up more than 50 persons on charges of arson and rioting as tension prevailed in different parts of Punjab and Haryana. The supporters of the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect went on a rampage to protest registration of another murder case against their spiritual leader Gurmit Ram [...]

February 28 2010 | Posted in Crime-Accidents, Latest News | Read More »

Chandigarh DAV College for Women organized Environment Fest 2010

Chandigarh DAV College for Women organized Environment Fest 2010

Chandigarh: MCM DAV College for Women, Sector 36 today organized the Environment Fest 2010 which was inaugurated by the Adviser to the UT Administrator, Mr. Pradip Mehra. Students of various schools, colleges and Panjab University took part in the fest in different items. Around 1200 students participated in the slogan writing competition, expressing their innovative [...]

February 2 2010 | Posted in Chandigarh, Latest News | Read More »

Rodrigues inaugurates souvenir shop & aquarium in Rock Garden Chandigarh

Rodrigues inaugurates souvenir shop & aquarium in Rock Garden Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Inaugurating the newly constructed Souvenir shop and aquarium at a cost of Rs 55.20 lakh in the Rock Garden, the Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, General (Retd.) Dr. S.F. Rodrigues, PVSM VSM, said that these shops were opened to attract more tourists and to educate visitors about Chandigarh. He said 18 subaquariums [...]

January 14 2010 | Posted in Chandigarh, Latest News | Read More »

7th Admin Challenge Cup All India Football Tournament commences

7th Admin Challenge Cup All India Football Tournament commences

Chandigarh: 7th Administrator Challenge Cup All India Football Tournament 2009 organized by UT Education Department was inaugurated today by the UT Finance-cum- Sports Secretary, Mr. Sanjay Kumar at Football Stadium, Sector 17. 16 teams from different parts of the country including three local teams are vying for the coveted championship. Mr. Kumar declared the Football Championship [...]

September 1 2009 | Posted in Chandigarh, Latest News, Sports, Top Story | Read More »

Sanskrit mantra opened interfaith picnic in Nevada

Sanskrit mantra opened interfaith picnic in Nevada

Northern Nevada (USA) held its third annual interfaith community picnic in Reno on June seven with prayers in Sanskrit, Hebrew, Arabic, and English.
Christians (various denominations), Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Religious Science, Wicca, and others gathered in famous Rancho San Rafael Park, shared picnic tables, discussed similarities in their different faith traditions while eating each other’s food. [...]

June 8 2009 | Posted in Featured, Latest News | Read More »

Violence spreads in northern India

Violence spreads in northern India

 
Chandigarh:  Two persons were reportedly killed and several others injured as violence triggered by the killing of a Dera leader in Austrian capital Vienna erupted in northern India. Protestors in Punjab and Haryana having a significant Sikh population, set afire train coaches, buses and clashed with police. The protests prompted states authorities to impose curfew [...]

May 25 2009 | Posted in Latest News, Punjab | Read More »

Chandigarh Heritage Festival commences from March 27

Chandigarh Heritage Festival commences from March 27

Chandigarh: The Chandigarh heritage festival will commence tomorrow with the inaugural recital by Padam Shri Shubha Mudgal at Open Hand Monument. Hon’ble Justice T.S. Thakur, chief Justice Punjab & Haryana High Court will be the chief guest in the inaugural ceremony.
The Six day long festival would comprise of comprehensive and integrated events on all [...]

March 26 2009 | Posted in Chandigarh, Latest News | Read More »

57th all India Police hockey championship concludes in Chandigarh

57th all India Police hockey championship concludes in Chandigarh

Chandigarh: The 57th All India Police Hockey Championship featuring a week long sports bonanza in City Beautiful, Chandigarh came to a spectacular end with presentation of trophies to the winning teams and medals to the players by the Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gen. (Retd.) S.F. Rodrigues, PVSM VSM followed by sounding of ‘Retreat’ and [...]

March 18 2009 | Posted in Chandigarh, Latest News, Sports, Top Story | Read More »

Chandigarh State Hockey Championship concludes

Chandigarh State Hockey Championship concludes

Chandigarh: Chandigarh State Hockey Championship concluded today at Hockey Stadium, Sector-18. UT Finance Secretary, Mr. Sanjay Kumar was the chief guest on the occasion. The championship commenced on March 2, 2009 and was organized by the Chandigarh Hockey Association, Chandigarh.
The final match was played between Central Indian Security Force Chandigarh and 3-BRD Indian Air force Chandigarh. [...]

March 6 2009 | Posted in Chandigarh, Latest News | Read More »

Ministry sanctions road repair works in Punjab

Ministry sanctions road repair works in Punjab

New Delhi: The Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Thiru T.R. Baalu has approved seven road repair works at a total cost of Rs. 57.02 crore under the Central Road Fund (CRF) Scheme in the State of Punjab.
The approval has been granted for the following seven works in different parts of the State:
• [...]

February 4 2009 | Posted in Latest News, Punjab | Read More »

Chandigarh organizes function on Valuing the Girl Child and Fighting Female Foeticide

Chandigarh organizes function on Valuing the Girl Child and Fighting Female Foeticide

Chandigarh: In the ongoing campaign of the Chandigarh Administration on ‘Valuing the Girl Child and Fighting Female Foeticide’ a function was organized by the Government College for Boys, Sector 11 today. The Director Higher Education, Mrs. Raji P Shrivastava was the chief guest on the occasion.
Mrs. Shrivastava administered the resolve which was collectively made by [...]

January 30 2009 | Posted in Chandigarh | Read More »

Chandigarh offers partnership to Hotel & Restaurant association of Northern India

Chandigarh offers partnership to Hotel & Restaurant association of Northern India

Decision to shift Car bazaar from Madhya Marg
Chandigarh: A delegation of Hotel & Restaurant Association of Northern India led by its President Mr. Vijay Pande called on Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gen. (Retd.) S.F. Rodrigues, PVSM VSM at Punjab Raj Bhavan and discussed the broad Road Map for giving a further fillip [...]

January 29 2009 | Posted in Chandigarh, Top Story | Read More »

Chandigarh plans to set up two Dog Ponds

Chandigarh plans to set up two Dog Ponds

Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Administration in order to make city free from the Dog Menace and provide decent life to stray dogs has planned to set up two Dog Ponds(Animal Birth Control Hospital). A meeting in this regard was held today under the chairmanship of UT Finance Secretary, Mr. Sanjay Kumar.
Two acre of land for setting [...]

January 28 2009 | Posted in Chandigarh | Read More »

Chandigarh celebrates 60th Republic Day

Chandigarh celebrates 60th Republic Day

Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Administration today celebrated the 60th Republic Day very enthusiastically in Parade Ground, Sector 17. Adviser to the UT Administrator, Mr. Pradip Mehra, was the chief guest on the occasion.
Adviser unfurled the National Flag and took salute from various contingents participating in the function. Tri-color balloons were also released to mark the day. [...]

January 26 2009 | Posted in Chandigarh, Latest News | Read More »