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Western Choir in Chandigarh

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:44:46 +0000

Musical confluence are the flavour of the season these these days. While you could find fusion and musical soirees like east meets west, this one held in city recently was perhaps the first of its kind. Held at Punjab kala Bhawan, sector 16, recently, Punjabi folk performers shared stage with western classical musicians from the group, Singco, a choir group from Texas, USA.

The Punjabi folk groups comprised Meer Des Raj Lachkani, a groups Sufi-Dhadi singers, Darshan Singh and Party, Been-Baja Musician group and group and dancers and Jogi Kashinath. Wind instruments, flute and snake charmer been, etc, were all part of ths melange that enthralled the audience with their perfomances.

The Choir group comprised Army Aquino,Justin Jones,Jacob Walker,Alex Lach and Gurkaran Singh young students in the age group of 16-18 years from Houston, Texas. They performed a variety of music from their repertoire, spanning from opera to a-cappela renditions of contemporary songs. A-cappela music is a relatively uncommon genre in India and involves singing without accompaniment.

Among other recognitions the performers have been selected to the texas (TPSMEA) All-State choir multiple times.

This evening of unique sounds, left the city audiences thrilled to bits.

Removal of Weed In Sukhna Lake

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:56:54 +0000

UT administration is taking the fight against thorny weeds in Sukhna Lake seriously after having been unsuccessful many times. It has launched a Rs 50-lakh project to remove all weeds from the water body and engaged a team from Jaipur, which cleaned up Dal Lake in Srinagar and another in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

A senior official said there were 30-35 experts in the group handling the project. “They have engaged 25 boats to complete the job. So far, they have cleared nearly 52 acres of the lake,” said the official.

Thorny weeds had been robbing the lake of its beauty and making the experience of going there less attractive.

”The administration has been unable to deal with the problem of silt in the lake. Weeds were also making it difficult to go boating there. They had the potential to cause accidents, making boating extremely unsafe,” added the official. Another major threat that weeds presented was to the aquatic life of the lake as they limited the amount of nutrition available in the water. That led to many fish dying.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Team-works-to-make-Sukhna-weed-free/articleshow/6216636.cms

Mandeep Singh Dhillon toasted Murali on his feat

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:47:57 +0000

CHANDIGARH : From his troubled days, when he fought the allegation of a chucker, to his marriage and then on the most glorious day of his life when he completed 800 wickets, there was a close friend from the city who saw it all.

Mandeep Singh Dhillon, head of the department of orthopaedics and physiotherapy at PGIMER and former consultant to the Sri Lankan cricket team, has seen virtually every up and down in spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan’s life.

The doctor, who was instrumental in treating Murali’s shoulder problem when he had to suffer allegations of chucking, was present at his wedding in 2005 and dined with him a day before he reached the 800-wicket mark and retired from Test cricket.

After moving to Apollo Hospital in Colombo in January 2003, Dhillon was a sports injury consultant, when he came in touch with Murali. Talking to TOI from Colombo, Dhillon said: “I had mixed feelings while watching the last Test match at Galle. On one hand it was my country playing and on the other, it was my friend’s moment of glory.”

Dhillon is one of the close friends who were invited by Murali to witness his farewell Test from July 18 to 22 at the Galle International stadium. An invite on behalf of the spin wizard mentioned: “He wanted me to convey his gratitude for your unwavering support over the years which no doubt enabled him to achieve such landmark world records.”

A special brace had to be designed for Murali as the usual available ones did not fit his elbow. “Murali gets extra movement at his shoulder arm and also at his wrist, which gave an impression that he chucks the bowl. And this extra movement has been since his birth. A special brace was made for him,” said the doctor. The world’s leading Test wicket-taker had been practicing his action with a brace designed in 2003 by this PGI specialist.

Immediately after his win, Murali told his doctor friend that what matters to him is Sri Lanka’s victory and not his record. “He is a down-to-earth person and very sincere. He has been in touch with me ever since I fitted the brace and attempted to get him out of the chucking controversy,” added Dhillon.

Source :- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/This-Chandigarh-doctor-toasted-Murali-on-his-feat/articleshow/6207389.cms

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admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:18:24 +0000

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Chak De India Once Again

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:42:34 +0000

Once again we all want’s to say to our hockey team “Chak de” . To glamorize and help financially to hockey players many bollywood stars are visiting today in city beautiful sector 42 Chandigarh. We would see hockey match between Bollywood stars vs hockey stars . It will be one of interesting watching movement for our city.

This event is organizing by AMR foundation Mumbai, Danik Bhaskar, Chandigarh Administration and also with contribution of Haryana Government. In this event there will be two teams bollywood stars vs hockey stars. Four matches of twenty-twenty minutes will be played between hockey players and bollwood stars. The Famous bollywood star Dharmendra who is also known as “He Man” in film industry will Guest Of Honour. Event will begin at 5 PM.

Before starting of match famous Punjabi comedian Bhagwant Mann entertain the people. And at the ending of match organizer giving surprise to viewers as live performance by famous Punjabi singer Babbu Mann . Organizer announce free entry for general stand but in VIP stand only pass is recognized.

Happy Republic Day to all readers

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:58:42 +0000

Wish you Happy Republic Day from WatchChandigarh [Dot] Com team. Its 61st republic day of our nation. Its really pride able day for all of us. India declared itself a Republic on 26th January 1950. It is celebrated in all over India but in New Delhi it is celebrated with great pomp and pageant.

As capital of India “New Delhi” is always attraction point of all Indians. At the occasion of Republic Day Delhi is decorated like a broom. As like every year flag hoisting ceremony was done by Hon’ble President of India followed on Republic Day Parade from Raj path. As every year a grand parade is held in the capital, New Delhi, from the Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s Palace), along the Rajpath, past India Gate and on to the historic Red Fort. The different regiments of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force march past in finery and official decorations. South Korea President Lee Myung-bak is Republic day 2010 Chief Guest of India.

But in our city Chandigarh this Republic Day was also special for all of us. The advisor of UT Administrator Pardeep Mehra flaged Triranga and take the salute of Chandigarh Police, Chandigarh Home Guards, road safety wing, Punjab Armed Police and Haryana Armed Police. prade ground. The event of Republic Day in parade ground was inaugurated by him. The parade also includes many traditional dance troupes, to symbolize the cultural heritage of India.

Run Chandigarh in First City Marathon

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:44:23 +0000

“Run For The Spirit Chandigarh”

On 31 st Jan First City Marathon is going to host by Chandigarh Administration with the help of Running and Living Infotainment. After this event our city will listed in Indian Marathon Cities.

Athletes from Ethiopia and Kenya are also going to take part with city people in this run. Runners need to run total 42km in 135 minutes (2 Hours 15 Minutes). There will be 3 different races in this race full race of 42km, half of 21km and 5km race.

5 km race will start at 9.30am from Rock Garden to left through Uttar Marg road to Sukhna lake right turn to Hira Singh Circle to go Punjab Raj Bhawan, take U-turn from golf workshop gate back to Rock Garden from same route.

Full Marathon will start at 6.30am early morning start from (1)Rock Garden to right from JanMarg Circle to Punjab High Court and back U-turn to Jan Marg Circle, right to CM residence again back to Jan Marg Circle. (2)Then it will go right to Matka chowk and once again U-turn to JanMarg. (3)Left to CM Residence again then straight back to Rock Garden though Jan Marg. (4)It will be continues down to Sukhna Lake left to Hira Lal Circle. (5)Left to golf course through Vigyanmarg again left at T Point. (6)Right from T point to CGA, Again right to CGA boundary to KrishanGarh Village Up to Lake joggers path. (7)Left though 2.5 km lake path to Uttar Marg. Back to Rock Garden gate right to finish line.

The Map for Half Marathon is not yet released by Administration.

I will be part of this race and you//

CTU Fare Rises on Local Routes

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:03:54 +0000

Once again Chandigarh Administration decided to raise fares of CTU local route buses. Now you have to pay five rupees extra for five kilometer in non – AC bus and ten rupees for above ten kilometer. In AC buses ten rupees for five kilometer and fifteen rupees for five kilometer above.

Rising of fare also effect the holiday pass. Now you have to pay thirty rupees for holiday pass which was twenty rupees from several years. There is no changes for student and employ pass.

Last time the fare changed in 2006. According to CTU officer from non – AC buses running on local routes getting lose of approximate twenty crore yearly. From this fare changing decision Administration will reduce there seven crores lose yearly.

According to Administration after applying fifth pay commission there is 10% growth in salaries of CTU staff, and there is also raise in costing of maintenance of buses. Thatwhy govt needs to raise the fare.

Reported by Shailender

Chandigarh Airport, you need to know about

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:34:02 +0000

There are many important places in Chandigarh to know about and Chandigarh airport is one of them. Chandigarh airport is in east of the city. It serves for public and military both. Indian Air Force of military and Airport Authority of India for civil, both are operators of this airport .

Soon Chandigarh Airport is being integrated with upcoming Chandigarh International Airport. The work is underway for a new international terminal. It is coming up at 306 acres land near SAS Nagar. The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority is spending Rs 1,700 crore for this project.

You can Enjoy Following Airlines Services at Chandigarh airport:

Jet Airways – Delhi,Mumbai
Go Air – Mumbai,Delhi,Goa,
MDLR Airlines – Delhi,Ranchi
Kingfisher Airlines – Delhi,Jammu,Jaipur,Mumbai,Kolkata,Srinagar
Indian Airlines – Delhi,Mumbai

The name has been issue between Punjab and Haryana for this airport. Now these two states have agreed on a name of the airport Chandigarh International Airport.

Thus Chandigarh Airport is always a hot topic for Chandigarh readers.

Taj Mahal and Qutub Minar In Rock Garden

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:15:49 +0000

Soon if you find view of famous monuments like Agra Taj Mahal, Delhi Qutub Minar, Sanchi Stupa etc in Rock garden then dont be shock. Chandigarh Administration going to build a new phase named “Mini India” in Rock Garden. This new phase also going to builds by waste material like all other pasts are builded.

Rock Garden phase 3 will be flash with new lights, with this new lighting system it will help for night activites. Every weekend there will be special program organise to attract more visitors.

On 14th Januray, Chandigarh admistrator, SF Rodrigues will inaugurate the new aquarium at Rock Garden. You will find colourful and different type of fishes at this new aquarium.