Chandigarh: Exhibition held at govt arts college

The faculty members of Government College of Art, Sector 10, Chandigarh, organised ‘Reflections 2021’, an art exhibition, to celebrate ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

The faculty members of Government College of Art, Sector 10, Chandigarh, organised ‘Reflections 2021’, an art exhibition, to celebrate ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. SS Gill, secretary, technical education, Chandigarh administration, inaugurated the event. As many as 30 faculty members showcased around 100 works including, paintings, sculptures, graphics, etc.

Visitors checking out a painting during the exhibition at Government College of Art in Chandigarh. (HT photo)

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Chandigarh The assistant arrested on Friday for leaking information from the office of Haryana home minister Anil Vij Haryana was on Saturday sent to one-day police remand. The accused, Kapil, was caught while clicking pictures of various official files using his mobile phone, which has been sent for forensic examination. Before handing him over to the police, Vij had himself scanned the phone and found pictures of confidential papers.

Dhanas man held with illegal weapon

Chandigarh Police arrested a resident of small flats Dhanas, with a countrymade pistol and eight live cartridges. The accused, Mahipal, was arrested in Sector 33, who works as a cook. He told the police that he had got the weapon from Bagpat in Uttar Pradesh to show off among his friends and relatives. A case under Arms Act has been registered at Sector 34 police station. The accused was produced before a court and sent to judicial custody. The police said he has no previous criminal record.

Man held for riding auto with fake number plate

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