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'''The N-Choe''' is a seasonal stream (the word "choe" means stream in [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]) that originates in [[Chandigarh]], [[Punjab]] and runs across the Leisure Valley to Kajheri, Mohali (now known as [[Ajitgarh]]) Punjab, India, and later merges into the [[Ghaggar]] River.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100406/cth1.htm N-choe: Stream of filth]: The Tribune 5 April 2010</ref> The stream runs across Leisure Valley and the [[Punjab Cricket Association Stadium|PCA Cricket Stadium]]. It is one of the seasonal rivulets in Chandigarh, which include Sukhna Choe in the East and [[Patiala Ki Rao]] in the West. The Choe Nala originates at sector 29 in Chandigarh, Punjab.<ref>[http://chandigarh.gov.in/knowchd_general.htm chandigarh.gov.in]: Geology of Chandigarh</ref>

It is known as ''Naalaa'', ''Stadium Wala Naalaa'' or Ataawa choe among locals.

==Route==

===Chandigarh===

The N-choe originates near Punjab Civil Secretariat in sector 2, Chandigarh and passes through Bougainvillea Park in sector 3, Leisure valley park in sector 10, [[Zakir Hussain Rose Garden|Rose Garden]] and Shanti Kunj Garden in sector 16 and then through sectors 23, 36, 42, 53, next to village [[Kajheri]] in sector 52, next to Burail Jail in sector 51 in Chandigarh.

===Mohali===

From sector 51 in Chandigarh, N Choe enters Mohali and goes through the sectors 62, 63 [[Phase 9, Mohali|Phase 9]], 67, 81 and to the [[Chilla Manauli]] village. The stream then flows towards [[Patiala]] district and enters the Ghaggar river in [[Haryana]].<ref>''N-Choe continues to raise a stink in sector 67'': Hindustan Times, 6 Oct 2012</ref>

==Pollution ==
On 31 July 2010, Punjab Pollution Control Board reported that effluents discharged in N-Choe from Chandigarh were beyond the permissible limit. The analysis revealed that pollution levels such as BOD-150 mg/1 and COD 320 mg/1 was found to be more than the permissible limit of 30 mg/1 and 250 mg/1, respectively.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Effluent-discharge-in-N-Choe-beyond-permissible-limit/articleshow/6238782.cms 'Effluent discharge in N-Choe beyond permissible limit']: Times of India, 31 July 2010</ref> Mohali residents complained that the N-choe was not properly protected and that [[sewage]] was found in the water.<ref>[http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/untreated-sewage-being-discharged-in-n-choe-admits-gmada-in-rti-reply/620776/ Untreated sewage being discharged in N-choe, admits GMADA in RTI reply]: Indian Express, 05/2010</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Mohali]]
[[Category:Landforms of Chandigarh]]
[[Category:Rivers of India]]
[[Category:Rivers of Himachal Pradesh]]

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