If you happen to break your teeth, don't fret. Just put them in some milk or coconut water and scuttle off to a dentist - so advises a newly launched helpline here. The oral health sciences department at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has started the unique 24-hour emergency helpline - 9914208717 - dedicated to saving broken or fractured teeth. "A helpline to attend trauma cases related to teeth was the need of the hour. We have obser... Read Full Story
If you happen to break your teeth, don't fret. Just put them in some milk or coconut water and scuttle off to a dentist - so advises a newly launched helpline here. The oral health sciences department at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has started the unique 24-hour emergency helpline - 9914208717 - dedicated to saving broken or fractured teeth. "A helpline to attend trauma cases related to teeth was the need of the hour. We have ... Read Full Story
A non-profit animal protection organisation is holding an exhibition cum sale here of Bollywood posters of films ranging from the classic "Aawara" to the recent hit "Chak De! India" to raise funds for their movement. People for Animals (PFA) has organised the three-day exhibition cum sale of Bollywood posters named 'Divas Unveiled' here at the Government Museum and Art Gallery from Nov 1 to 3. There is an exceptional incorporation of posters of both old and new movies, r... Read Full Story
A non-profit animal protection organisation is holding an exhibition cum sale here of Bollywood posters of films ranging from the classic "Aawara" to the recent hit "Chak De! India" to raise funds for their movement. People for Animals (PFA) has organised the three-day exhibition cum sale of Bollywood posters named 'Divas Unveiled' here at the Government Museum and Art Gallery from Nov 1 to 3. There is an exceptional incorporation of posters of both old and new ... Read Full Story
Mohali, cited as the future IT city, will soon have an ultra-modern multi-level parking. In the wake of increasing parking problems, the municipal council has decided to come up with a multi-level parking near Phase VII market, where work will start soon. The site has been finalized under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). MC officials confirmed that the site has been finalized under the scheme and its estimated budget would be prepared by a private company. The propo... Read Full Story
Mohali, cited as the future IT city, will soon have an ultra-modern multi-level parking. In the wake of increasing parking problems, the municipal council has decided to come up with a multi-level parking near Phase VII market, where work will start soon. The site has been finalized under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). MC officials confirmed that the site has been finalized under the scheme and its estimated budget would be prepared by a private company. The prop... Read Full Story
The city's annual event 'Chandigarh Carnival' will be held Nov 22-23, a spokesman of the city administration said here Friday. Chandigarh's home and tourism secretary Ram Niwas said the theme of the carnival this year will be "fun and games". The main attraction though will be the Carnival Parade that will start from the Leisure Valley and pass through various city sectors with vehicles colourfully decorated. Students of the Chandigarh College of Arts will design the main entranc... Read Full Story
The city's annual event 'Chandigarh Carnival' will be held Nov 22-23, a spokesman of the city administration said here Friday. Chandigarh's home and tourism secretary Ram Niwas said the theme of the carnival this year will be "fun and games". The main attraction though will be the Carnival Parade that will start from the Leisure Valley and pass through various city sectors with vehicles colourfully decorated. Students of the Chandigarh College of Arts will desig... Read Full Story
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 Finland's capital Helsinki has become the first Indian to make it to the council of governors of Vantaa. Originally hailing from Dhuri town in Punjab's Sangrur district, 200 km from here, Sodhi achieved the distinction of being the first and only member of Indian origin to make it t... Read Full Story
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 Finland's capital Helsinki has become the first Indian to make it to the council of governors of Vantaa. Originally hailing from Dhuri town in Punjab's Sangrur district, 200 km from here, Sodhi achieved the distinction of being the first and only member of Indian origin to m... Read Full Story