Chief Justice opens Int’l Moot Court Contest
Mohali: “Whatever you do in life believe in yourself and be on the side of the right,” said Justice Krishna Murari, Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court at the inauguration of the 10th Leiden-Sarin International Air Law Moot Court Competition here. Addressing the legal experts from 40 countries, Justice Murari advised to bring in creativity and develop articulation while arguing the case on aviation laws. He asked the jury to critically examine the precedences cited and focus more on the facts as well as legal aspects to arrive at judicious decisions.
Rana Preet Gill launches her second book
Chandigarh: Life’s full of myriad riddles every day, and leave an imprint in our heart and soul, but we seldom try to preserve these small big incidents in life. Rana Preet Gill has compiled her collection of ‘middles’ in leading national dailies in her new book, Finding Julia which happens to be her second literary work, after the first one launched last year, which was among the bestsellers. The book was launched here at the Chandigarh Press Club, by Vivek Atray, renowned author and motivational speaker. Rana Preet Gill is a Hoshiarpur based veterinary officer working with Animal Husbandry Department, Punjab.
Celebrate Navratra with a feast
Chandigarh: Invoking the true spirit of Navratra, JW Marriott Chandigarh will celebrate the consumption of Satvik food, an intrinsic element of Navratra celebrations, through its elaborate “Satvik Food Festival’- A Sacred Indulgence, from April 6 to April 14. Naveen Handa, Executive Chef, JW Marriott Chandigarh said, “At the Satvik Food Festival, patrons will get to taste gastronomical wonders like Kashmiri Methi Chaman from J&K, Chana Madra from Himachal Pradesh, Gatta Curry from Rajasthan, Qasar-E-Pukhtan from Uttar Pradesh, Nilgiri Korma from Andhra Pradesh, Amritsari Gud Ka Kaada from Punjab and Parppu Paysam from Tamil Nadu along with a host of many other flavoursome dishes. The festival will also have a Live Smoothie counter serving some of the most refreshing and nutritious smoothies including Ashwagandha Smoothie, Gotu kola Smoothie, Saffron Smoothie and Tulsi Smoothie.”
Over 71 gram heroin seized in Sirsa
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has seized 71 gram 25 milligram heroin and 1000 intoxicant capsules in five separate cases on Thursday during patrolling in district Sirsa. Six persons have also been arrested in this connection. A spokesman said, in a first incident, police team while patrolling in Sirsa railway over bridge area spotted a suspicious man who tries to flee away after seeing the team. Police immediately nabbed the accused Rahul with 40 gram heroin. In another case, Thana Rania police arrested Sahil and Ravi, both resident of Talwada Jheel, district Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, who were riding on a two-wheeler and recovered 20 gram heroin from their possession.
Haryana Police arrests proclaimed offender
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has arrested a proclaimed offender (PO) who was absconding since 2017. The accused has been identified as Devraj, a resident of village Lalheri Kalan in Sonipat. A spokesman of Police Department said, as a part of special campaign to arrest POs, bail jumpers and parole jumpers, a police team nabbed the accused, who was absconding and had been declared proclaimed offender in a case registered in city police station, Sonipat. In another incident, Crime Investigation Agency nabbed Vikram, a resident of Juan in Sonipat on the charges of possessing illegal weapon. Police has also recovered a country made pistol (315 bore) from his possession.
Punjab Vigilance nabs ASI for taking bribe
Chandigarh: Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Friday nabbed an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) posted of at police station Bakshiwala, Patiala district red handed while accepting bribe Rs 3,000. An official spokesperson of the Vigilance Bureau said ASI Balbir Singh was nabbed red handed on the complaint of Naib Subedar (retd.) Vijay Kumar of village Choti Roni, Patiala district. The complainant approached the VB and alleged that the accused ASI was demanding Rs 5,000 for joining investigation in a case after getting bail from high court. He further said that he had already paid Rs. 2,000 as a first instalment to the accused ASI.