Pakistani traders doing brisk business in a Chandigarh fairOctober 10th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Pakistani traders participating in a Chandigarh fair are doing a brisk business as a large number of visitors are thronging to their stalls for exclusive fabrics and handicrafts. Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), the four-day annual fair will last till October 13, offers an enticing opportunity for the locals to grab the latest products ahead of festive season to be heralded by Diwali.
Joint venture formed for Chandigarh international airportSeptember 17th, 2009 CHANDIGARH/NEW DELHI - A joint venture company, Chandigarh International Airport Private Limited, has been formed between the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and governments of Punjab and Haryana for the execution of a multi-million project for an international airport at Chandigarh. The JV agreement was signed between the three parties in New Delhi Thursday.
Heavy rains lash Chandigarh, neighbouring statesSeptember 10th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - For the second successive day, Chandigarh and most parts of its neighbouring states Punjab and Haryana were lashed by heavy to very heavy rains Thursday. Nearly 50 mm of rainfall was recorded in Chandigarh Thursday till 3 p.m.
International doll museum in Chandigarh upgraded to attract touristsJuly 18th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Punjab administration upgraded doll museum to promote international tourism in Chandigarh. Established in 1985, the international doll museum has got a toy train and beautiful dolls representing 35 countries.
Chandigarh on international flight map by AugustJuly 15th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Chandigarh will come on the international aviation map from August, said a top Punjab government official here Wednesday. "International flights from here will begin in August.
Chandigarh to become international gatewayJune 29th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Travelling abroad from Punjab and Haryana will not mean travelling to Delhi anymore with Chandigarh airport being upgraded to an international airport. The first flight for Dubai will take off July end.
International trade fair in SiliguriJune 12th, 2009 SILIGURI - An international trade fair in Siliguri is serving as a platform for enhancing business ties between India and other countries. The third East Himalayan Expo 2009, organised by India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) in collaboration with the Federation of Chamber of Commerce North Bengal, has been put up with a motive of promoting the business potential of the country's northeastern region in the international market.
Week-long Indo-Pak trade fair begins at LudhianaJune 11th, 2009 LUDHIANA - Manufacturers and traders from India and Pakistan are displaying their wide range of products and services at the ongoing India International Trade Fair-2009 in Ludhiana. The trade fair organised by the India International Trade Event Organisation will culminate on June 14.
'Poor awareness stalls fair trade practices in India'May 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Poor awareness, mammoth size, diversity and insularity are challenges India must overcome to ensure fair trade practices in grassroots businesses, World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) president Paul Myers, himself a leading economist, said in the capital Friday. WFTO, a global representative forum of more than 350 organisations established in 1989, tries to ensure fair deals for small-scale producers at the grassroots the worldover and correct trade imbalances, while factoring in ecological concerns and participation by all segments of industry.
10th International trade fair major draw in ShillongApril 17th, 2009 SHILLONG - A large number of people from the northeastern region of the country converged at the 10th international trade fair held recently in Shillong. The annual trade fair, themed 'connecting northeast with the rest of the countries', was a major success, as traders from different parts of the world participated and showcased their products.
10th South East Asian Trade Fair gets underway in ShillongApril 1st, 2009 SHILLONG - Traders from South East Asian countries are participating in the 10th International Trade Fair in Shillong. Traders from several South East Asian countries including Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Kenya, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Egypt showcased a fabulous range of products at various stalls in the ten-day long fair.
Lingerie fair draws fair numbers despite economic meltdownFebruary 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The lingerie business remains thriving despite the economic crisis, said organisers of the Bodywear International Trade Fair (BITF). 'It was a bit difficult this time to get all manufacturers together.
Surajkund fair to have tight securityJanuary 28th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Bullet-proof security pickets and vehicles, telescopic monitoring, CCTV cameras and automatic weapons may not be anyone's idea of a popular traditional Indian fair but that is what visitors to this year's edition of the Surajkund Crafts Mela (fair) will witness. The fair gets underway at Surajkund village in Haryana's Faridabad district, 10 km from south Delhi, Feb 1.
Dense fog, intense cold envelop Punjab, Haryana and ChandigarhJanuary 2nd, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Dense fog and shivering cold continued to throw life out of gear in Punjab and Haryana as well as the union territory of Chandigarh Saturday. The fog has brought visibility down to zero at nights and early mornings, disrupting road, rail and air traffic.
Ex-servicemen demand probe into Chandigarh administrator's projectsDecember 26th, 2008 CHANDIGARH - A group of ex-servicemen and a farmers association here Saturday demanded a central agency probe into the mega projects initiated by S.F. Rodrigues, the administrator of Chandigarh.
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