Promiscuity threatens citys AIDS fight Nov 16, 2008
That is the reason women are also falling prey to the disease, reasons Dr Shalina Mehta, professor and an expert in social anthropology from department of anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Though in an industrial hub like Ludhiana, it can also be blamed to an extent on migration of people, men in Punjab have this tendency to treat women as property and think they can have relationships with multiple partners and pass on the disease to their wives too, adds Dr Shalina, who is also... (Expressindia.com)
Haryana minister is country's richest woman: Forbes Nov 14, 2008
CHANDIGARH: A low-profile minister in the Bhupinder Singh Hooda government in Haryana has emerged as the richest woman in the country ... The Jindal family mainly operates from Hisar, 300 km from Chandigarh. (India Times)
L&T to cut investments in realty Nov 14, 2008
The construction major had ventured into commercial real-estate last year with the intent to set up a five-star hotel, malls and business towers on 20 acres along NH-21 near an upcoming international airport in Chandigarh. The Chandigarh project is expected to cost around Rs 300 crore. (India Times)
Sadhvis 'guru' ready for probe Nov 14, 2008
Avdeshanand's ashram (sect campus) is located near this Haryana town, about 45 km from capital Chandigarh. Ambala is a big army and air force base of north India. (Sify)
RCMP team in India seeking information about 1985 bombing Nov 14, 2008
The interviews with Mr. Hawara and Mr. Bheora were to be conducted today under the supervision of the Chandigarh police. The list of people to be interviewed also included an Indian known to have been in contact with alleged Air India mastermind Talwinder Singh Parmar, another man believed to have purchased a safe house in India from money provided by Mr. Parmar, and a third man who acquired property that once belonged to Mr. Parmar. (Globe and Mail -- International)
RCMP in India to probe 1985 airline bombing Nov 13, 2008
CHANDIGARH, INDIA Five Canadian police officers are in India to investigate the Air India bombing. Indian police say the RCMP team met the director-general of police of Punjab state Wednesday in the city of Chandigarh. (Globe and Mail -- International)
IT industry is safe: Nasscom Nov 12, 2008
Indo-Asian News ServiceChandigarh, November 10, 2008First Published: 19:50 IST(10/11/2008)Last Updated: 19:55 IST(10/11/2008) ... India's IT industry does not need to worry about the current economic downturn as "we have a strong knowledge base" and the established market players in Chandigarh would not be affected, a top industry body official said on Monday. (Hindustan Times)
Canadian police to question terrorists imprisoned in Chandigarh Nov 12, 2008
CHANDIGARH: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officials on Wednesday arrived at the high-security Burail jail here to interview two Babbar Khalsa terrorists in connection with the mid-air bombing of Air India's Kanishka flight in June 1985. The RCMP officers will question the two terrorists, Jagtar Singh Hawara and Paramjit Singh Bheora, in the presence of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Chandigarh police officials ... The RCMP team had Tuesday met top officials of the Punjab... (Times of India)
Congress accepts Alvas resignation Nov 12, 2008
Motilal Vora and Mohsina Kidwai have been given charge of party affairs in Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh respectively, while Labour Minister Oscar Fernandes has been given charge of affairs in the north eastern states of Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland. Alva was in charge of party affairs in these five states and one Union Territory before her resignation. (Sify.com, India)
Indian IT industry is safe: Nasscom Nov 11, 2008
CHANDIGARH: India's IT industry does not need to worry about the current economic downturn as "we have a strong knowledge base" and the established market players here would not be affected, a top industry body official said. "We need not worry about the slowdown in the US economy. It is all a temporary phase and very soon, the US dollar will reach a stable position," said Ganesh Natarajan, chairman of the National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom). (India Times, India)
Kalka-Shimla rail line now a world heritage site Nov 10, 2008
CHANDIGARH: The 105-year-old Kalka-Shimla railway line that passes through picturesque Shivalik ranges was on Sunday declared a world heritage site by Unesco. Dr R Velu Union minister of state for railways unveiled the inscription plaque of Kalka-Shimla railway line as a world heritage site at the Kalka railway station, around 25 km from here. (Daily News & Analysis)
Sonja Bata: Spreading philanthropy, responsibility and great shoes Nov 10, 2008
If you think of cityscapes - of Le Corbusier's design of Chandigarh in India - the plan left its mark. The city has a certain shape where you can see it wasn't just by accident that things happened. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Audi launches super sports car Nov 9, 2008
Audi R8 would be available with other Audi models A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q7 and Audi TT at Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, Chennai, Kochi and Kolkata. or to post comments. (TopNews)
Obamas triumph echoes in city Nov 6, 2008
Obamas triumph echoes in city-Chandigarh-Cities-The Times of India ... CHANDIGARH: Colour no bar were more than mere words on Wednesday when Barack Obama became the first non-white president of the USA. The fervour was not just limited to that country but the triumph of this man of colour found an echo in the city as Regina from Kenya, the birthplace of Obamas father, remained glued to the television all night to know the election results ... the entire street there had people... (Times of India)
Microsoft launches local mapping service in India Nov 5, 2008
Additionally, the service will allow the user see business listings across 29 major cities like Pune, Agra, Allahabad, Amritsar, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Nagpur, Nasik, Patiala, Patna, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara and Vishakapatnam. Available both on PC and mobile, Live Search Maps for India is available on Microsoft's Live Search Service. (domain-B)
Chandigarh: IRB constable kills self Nov 2, 2008
Indian Reserve Battalion constable commits suicide-Chandigarh-Cities-The Times of India ... CHANDIGARH: A constable of Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his rifle at the Punjab government's VIP complex in Chandigarh in the wee hours on Sunday, police said. (India Times, India)
Chandigarh: New lake for Chhath puja Nov 1, 2008
New lake for Chhath puja-Chandigarh-Cities-The Times of India ... CHANDIGARH: The city administration has gifted a new lake to residents for festivals like Chhath puja, but some migrants here, with incidents in Maharashtra on their mind, perceive alienation in the move ... 5 acres in Chandigarh's southern part of Sector 42, the new lake has been officially declared by the administration as the place for religious worship and activities. (India Times, India)
Chandigarh lags in race for metro status Oct 31, 2008
With sprawling IT parks coming up in Chandigarh, which lies adjacent to the satellite towns of Mohali and Panchkula, demand for awarding the metro status to the city has often come to the fore. But a study released on Thursday revealed that Chandigarh still lacks on various parameters when compared to Pune, Ahmedabad and Lucknow ... The (Assocham Eco Pulse) AEP Study on "The 7th emerging metro city in India" analysed four tier-II cities including Pune, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Chandigarh ranking... (Financial Express)
Punjabi wins election in Finland Oct 31, 2008
Chandigarh: Punjab-born people have won elections in the US, Britain and Canada but in a first of its kind, a Punjabi has won a provincial election in Finland. Ranbir Sodhi, 42, a night-club owner in Vantaa province adjoining Finlands capital Helsinki has become the first Indian to make it to the Council of Governors of Vantaa. (Sify.com, India)
Gilly doesn't know me: Tendulkar Oct 29, 2008
An ICL release said its executive board had suspended Cairns, skipper of the Chandigarh Lions, and teammate Dinesh Mongia on disciplinary grounds. It did not elaborate on the reasons why. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
For 300th year of Sikh holy text, all roads lead to Nanded Oct 28, 2008
Charanjit Singh, an NRI property dealer from Canada, who had organised a jatha of 15 families and travelled to Chandigarh before coming to Nanded by train, deliberated on how to take the collected water away with him. "If they don't allow me to carry it in the hand baggage, I'ld fill it up in bottles and send in the cargo," he concluded. (Times of India)
Mohali rape accused flees from jail Oct 28, 2008
MOHALI: Mohali police was left with egg on its face after a rape accused escaped from its custody. Gurvinder Singh, charged with raping his minor niece, had been brought to Matour police post when he managed to give cops the slip on Sunday night. (India Times, India)
Is there a way to manage populism with public policy? Write in Oct 27, 2008
CHANDIGARH: The ideal ruler, according to Plato, is a philosopher king. He would be just and wise and do what is right for the long term, his position securely insulated from temporary bouts of disaffection amongst his subjects. (India Times)
Dengue fever grips Punjab Oct 27, 2008
CHANDIGARH: Punjab is in the grip of a dengue epidemic, with hundreds of cases being reported daily at various hospitals across the state ... As a result, many patients are being referred to the PGI in Chandigarh or private medical college hospitals in Ludhiana. (Daily News & Analysis)
SGPGI docs expose poor state Oct 26, 2008
The system became so famous that the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Post-graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh (PGIMER) became interested in imitating the system, said a member of faculty forum. But today, the letter states, the HRF is so poorly stocked 00004000 that common utility items like spirit and cotton remain unavailable for days and weeks and faculty participation in it has been reduced significantly. (Times of India)
Developers offering 10% off on homes! Oct 24, 2008
"They are being used as a marketing tool mostly by developers in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh. The trend is likely to continue till the interest rates come down to a moderate level and capital values cool off. But do these discounts actually save you money," wonders Sandeep Goel, managing director of MSX Develope 00004000 rs Pvt Ltd.. According to Goel, the slowdown is a mere pause. (India Times)
BAE serves default notice to MDLR Oct 23, 2008
MDLR, which is promoted by the real estate company MDLR Group, had started its operations in April last year as a regional carrier with operations in Chandigarh, Ranchi, Kolkata and Delhi. It currently operates with three 70-seater, RJ 70 aircraft fleet, leased from BAE which is also the manufacturer of these aircraft. (India Times)
Gay angle in Fashion is very evident: Bhandarkar Oct 23, 2008
She liked the narration and the character of Meghna Mathur who comes from Chandigarh to Mumbai to make it as a super model. And why Mugdha Godse. (Screen Weekly)
Tara Ultimo to come up with 50 outlets Oct 22, 2008
After Goa, the stores are planned in Mumbai and Chandigarh followed by Pune, Raipur, Mumbai (second store), Delhi and South Indian towns, she stated. The company launched its maiden first store in Goa in association with states major industrial group Alcon. (India Times)
'222 calls made between accused' Oct 22, 2008
222 calls made between accused'-Chandigarh-Cities-The Times of India ... CHANDIGARH: The explosive scandal surrounding the delivery of Rs 15 lakh at the residence of a sitting Punjab and Haryana High Court judge in August this year saw some damning revelations by UT standing counsel Anupam Gupta during a meeting of the High Court Bar Association on Tuesday. (Times of India)
IAS officer commits suicide Oct 21, 2008
Chandigarh: A senior Punjab-cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, A S Chatwal, died at the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (Pgimer)in Chandigarh late on Monday night after he attempted suicide at his official residence. Chatwal, 48, a promising officer of the Punjab government in the rank of principal secretary, was found hanging on the first-floor bedroom of his house in the high-security residential area for Punjab government officers in Sector 39 in... (Sify.com, India)
Mithai gives way to chocolates! Oct 21, 2008
Chandigarh: As a growing number of people in the cities prefer giving chocolates and cakes as gifts on Diwali festival, many traditional sweets are being replaced ... One such shop is of Nik Baker's in Chandigarh who are keeping busy these days cashing in the festive mood ahead of Diwali ... Abhishek Bajaj of the Sindhi Sweets in Chandigarh, said: On Diwali, people meet their loved ones and colleagues at the work place with warmth and give Indian traditional sweets. (Sify.com, India)
On Day 3, PGI docs call off strike Oct 21, 2008
CHANDIGARH: Ending the deadlock between the PGI administration and doctors, the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) called off its indefinite strike after three days on Monday evening. The day started with over 200 resident doctors assembling outside the directors office. (Times of India)
For an integrated rural-urban policy Oct 20, 2008
This is followed by Chandigarh, Pune and Faridabad. Of migrants 6. (India Times)
The great divide: Hills on the edge again Oct 20, 2008
CPM had adopted a resolution backing the Bhutanese struggle at its Chandigarh congress in 1996. Following this, a sizeable chunk of the 120,000-odd Nepalis uprooted from Bhutan made north Bengal a base for carrying out their political activities. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Sorry for Ravana act: Harbhajan to VHP Oct 20, 2008
CHANDIGARH: Days after dressing up as Ravana for a TV reality show, cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Saturday tendered an apology saying it was playing heavy on his mind and affected his performance on the field. "I feel sorry for having hurt the religious sentiments of any community and assure that I will try my best to steer clear of it (controversy) in the future," Harbhajan said at a news conference in a city hotel hours after the end of third day of the second Test between India and Australia... (India Times, India)
Priyanka's look in 'Fashion' goes through five phases Oct 19, 2008
New Delhi (IANS): Priyanka Chopra's look in filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar's much-awaited "Fashion" goes through five subtle but distinct phases, tracing her journey from Chandigarh to a top model in Mumbai. "We followed the journey of Priyanka's character Meghna Mathur from the time she comes to Mumbai from Chandigarh to become a supermodel in five phases. It's a very natural, subtle progression," said Rita Dhody, who has done the styling for the movie, which is a take on India's fashion... (Hindu)
No respite from rampaging docs Oct 19, 2008
CHANDIGARH: The brawl between two doctors in PGI has backfired rather severely on hapless patients, leaving hundreds of them in the lurch. Even as resident doctors went on mass casual leave, protesting against one of them being beaten by a consultant earlier, elective surgeries took a nosedive with just eight being conducted on Saturday. (Times of India)
Little Master makes history, with no one there to see it Oct 18, 2008
IF THE sparse crowd that gathered in the northern Indian outpost of Chandigarh to witness the start of the second Test between India and Australia was any guide, Test cricket has a problem ... The locals of Chandigarh evidently are still mad about cricket but are more interested in the shorter forms of the game, both one-day internationals and the more instantaneous Twenty20 craze, that have exploded in regions such as this through the reach of television. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Quark gives pink slips to 100 more Oct 18, 2008
CHANDIGARH: Quark City India, the developer of IT special economic zone in Punjab, has terminated services of 100 more employees, including engineers, taking the total number of job cuts at the project to 400. "Services of hundred more employees have been terminated yesterday," QuarkCity India Pvt Ltd spokesman Gurmohan Singh said on Friday. (India Times, India)
Chandigarh: Mass casual leave at PGI Oct 18, 2008
Mass casual leave at PGI-Chandigarh-Cities-The Times of India ... CHANDIGARH: As unrest continued at PGI with resident doctors unwilling to forgive one of the consultants who assaulted a medic earlier, the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) decided on Friday to step up their protest and called for a mass casual leave on Saturday. (India Times, India)
PGI to benefit patients in Bhutan Oct 17, 2008
CHANDIGARH: Bhutan is known to be Indias closet ally in South Asia. And what ackowledges the fact is the first ever international telemedicine connectivity done on Thursday, wherein Bhutans only government hospital, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), Thimphu, has been linked with PGIMER, Chandigarh. (Times of India)
Tricolour put up upside down in Mohali Oct 17, 2008
MOHALI: In a major goof up, the Indian tricolour was unfurled upside down this morning when the second cricket Test between India and Australia began on Friday. The green strip of the national flag was on top while saffron was at the bottom. (India Times, India)
Balle balle time at Canadian Parliament Oct 16, 2008
"Right now, the Canadian office in Chandigarh does not issue visas to most people. I introduced a motion on the issue in parliament last year for a bond system and I will do it again now," he said ... Chandigarh-educated Obhrai, who is expected to be given a higher position when Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces his new team soon, said: "It is up the prime minister to decide. I am not sure about anything because there are many contenders.". (Sify.com, India)
Female bouncers sacked in Punjab Oct 16, 2008
Chandigarh: Two women from Punjab who had become bouncers at a nightclub here a few months ago, a rarity in the country, have been sacked all of a sudden. They have been charged with indiscipline and dancing in a rival nightclub, but one of them says the real reason is envy of their popularity. (Sify.com, India)
Centre plans to open generic drug stores in 11 states Oct 15, 2008
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Aussies can't get us out: Zaheer Oct 14, 2008
And he questioned whether Australia had lost its feared attacking edge with the bat as the teams prepare for the second of four Tests starting Friday in Chandigarh. "They talk about getting a run rate of four per over, and it is just all talk, talking like this. They know that they cannot take our 20 wickets and they're on the back foot - they couldn't get me and Bhaji (Harbhajan Singh) out, what else do you want?" Zaheer said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Now get your passport in three days Oct 14, 2008
Bangalore and Chandigarh would be the first to get the new Passport Seva Kendras by June 2009 on a pilot basis. "The Passport Seva Project, based on a public-private partnership model, aims to provide passport-related services to Indian citizens in a speedy, convenient and transparent manner. "The sovereign and fiduciary function of granting and issuing passport remains with MEA and TCS will be our technology and operations partner in this project," Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon said.... (Times of India)
Special team to probe medical college admissions Oct 14, 2008
To find the truth about the facilities, the Centre has constituted a four-member team of independent experts drawn from Christian Medical College, Vellore, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Chandigarh, and All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. The independent experts would evaluate the infrastructure at the college and submit a report, the ASG said and sought a week's time from the Bench to get back with the correct picture. (Times of India)
Women more susceptible to heart diseases Oct 13, 2008
Posted: Oct 13, 2008 at 0222 hrs IST Chandigarh, October 12 It is a myth that men are more susceptible to heart diseases. Women are at a higher risk of contracting cardiovascular diseases, said Dr J P S Sawhney, consultant cardiologist, Sri Ganga Ram Hospital. (Expressindia.com)
Harbhajan Singh in the dock Oct 12, 2008
A local court in Chandigarh admitted a criminal complaint against cricketer and TV actress for hurting the sentiments of Hindus and Sikhs by their performance in a reality T.V. dance show. The court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate here listed proceedings of the case for next Monday. (News Line 365)
Surgery at PGI opens new chapter Oct 12, 2008
CHANDIGARH: After having successfully performed an open-heart surgery on a three-week-old girl child, PGI has joined the league of only three others in the country which carry out such a delicate procedure on newborns AIIMS, New Delhi, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kerala and Narayana Hrudayalaya in Bangalore. The baby weighing 2. (Times of India)
People of Haryana and Punjab spend 40-45% on Health Oct 10, 2008
"Similarly, in Haryana and Chandigarh, the annual expenses on health care are 40.9 percent and 59.4 percent of their respective annual household incomes," said Rajender Sud, director and head of agency distribution, Max New York Life Insurance. The survey covered 2000 villages and 342 towns across 23 states. (TopNews)
Punjab, Haryana people spend more on health, less on insurance Oct 8, 2008
"Similarly, in Haryana and Chandigarh, the annual expenses on health care are 40.9 percent and 59.4 percent of their respective annual household incomes," Rajender Sud, director and head of agency distribution, Max New York Life Insurance, said here ... Chandigarh ranks third among the 23 states participated in the survey. (Fresh News)
Longevity equals loneliness, finds GMCH study Oct 8, 2008
Posted: Oct 08, 2008 at 0313 hrs IST Chandigarh, October 07 Study states 72 ... Published in the Indian Journal of Community Medicine, the study surveyed 361 individuals (152 males, 209 females) in the age group of 65 to 92 years in Chandigarh. (Expressindia.com)
Chandigarh: 3 held for molestation Oct 7, 2008
MOHALI: Tri-city roads continue to be unsafe. It was around 9pm when a BPO employee was stabbed to death in Mohali a few days ago by miscreants trying to snatch his mobilephone as he was taking a stroll. (India Times, India)
A bird sanctuary in the heart of maddening crowds! Oct 6, 2008
Chandigarh: In the heart of a bustling residential neighbourhood here exists a bird sanctuary - where at least 50,000 parrots dwell ... "With the rising tall structures in urban areas, slowly birds are losing their habitat. However, this sanctuary within the posh locality sets a precedent in how birds and human beings can co-exist," said Rohit Ruhella, an environmentalist based in Chandigarh ... Ishwar Singh, conservator, forests, and chief warden, wildlife, said: "The posh locality boasts of a... (Sify.com, India)
India dominates outsourcing industry in 2008: Study Oct 5, 2008
The list of top 50 emerging cities for global outsourcing includes six from China Shanghai (2nd), Beijing (3rd), Shenzhen (10th), Dalian (16th), Guangzhou (23rd)and Chengdu (at 37th) and four from India, Kolkata holding 6th position, Chandigarh at 12th, Coimbatore (17th) and Jaipur at the 31st spot. Jaipur along with Quezon City (The Philippines), Toronto (Canada), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Mexico City (Mexico), Singapore City (Singapore), Chengdu (China), Guadalajara (Mexico) and Mandaluyong... (India Times)
Claude Jaunin,regional sales manager, Asia Pacific Oct 5, 2008
Moving forward a little, we are working on our presence in markets such as Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh and Cochin. The only difficulty that we face is to grow everywhere at the same time. (India Times)
Even lawyers, city officials defy ban Oct 5, 2008
"This rule doesn't seem to have any effect on smokers. When a similar ban was enforced in Chandigarh, all pubs, restaurants, parks were checked on day one itself. People were heavily fined if seen defying the law. But here, the scenario is entirely different. For the past two days, I haven't seen anyone being challaned despite numerous people smoking in open," said Rohit Rampal, a doctor from Patiala, in a South Delhi market. Pub and restaurant owners however, took a hit. (Times of India)
Last suspect surrenders: I made a mistake Oct 4, 2008
Posted: Oct 04, 2008 at 0205 hrs IST Chandigarh, October 03 Was in Haridwar since the incident, says Sompal. Sompal, one of the five accused in the German national molestation case, who was absconding since Sunday, surrendered in court on Friday. (Expressindia.com)
US: Palin holds ground, Biden wins Oct 4, 2008
Biden exuded the authority and depth that comes from 35 years in Congress while Palin tried to parlay here modest executive experience as mayor of a small town and governor or a sparsely-populated state (700,000; less than Pune or Chandigarh) into something more formidable. But Biden was careful not to mock her (he addressed her as Governor Palin), appearing conscious of not putting off women voters. (India Times, India)
Man burnt alive in Chandigarh Oct 4, 2008
Murder most foul: Man burnt along with bike-Chandigarh-Cities-The Times of India ... MOHALI: In a grusome incident, a Chandigarh resident was burnt alive along with his bike at Sawara village near Kharar after being doused with petrol on late Thursday night. (India Times, India)
German tourist identifies her tormentors Oct 3, 2008
Chandigarh: A young German woman who alleged that five youth tried to rape her after abducting her from the upscale Taj Hotel on Thursday recognised four of the accused after an identification parade, officials said ... However, Assistant Superintendent of Police Madhur Verma said that the victim "had not returned to Chandigarh.". (Sify.com, India)
Radiation killing birds Oct 3, 2008
The study, conducted in Chandigarh, is applicable to all Indian cities where cell phone masts are proliferating. Chennai has 4,000 cell phone towers, compared to about 200 in Chandigarh. (India Times, India)
