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Syndicate for enhancing retirement
age CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — The Panjab University syndicate today recommended that the retirement age of all categories of employees, including the non-teaching staff, should be enhanced from 60 to 62. The agenda for enhancement of retirement age initially included assistant registrar, deputy registrar and joint controller of examination. However, the meeting witnessed the inclusion of all "non-teaching employees" in the item which was cleared by the house. A proposal to include all employees for age enhancement was brought forward by Mr Anmol Rattan. The supporters included Dr I.M.Govil ,Mr Rajinder Deepa and Mr Ashok Goyal among others. Among the items which generated keen debate was the approval of regularisation of a student who was facing suspension for allegedly tampering with the results.The name of the candidate was not included among those candidates shown in the items of the syndicate agenda. Mr Ashok Goyal said Rajni Rani, the undergraduate candidate in question was enrolled in a private college in Ludhiana .Her result was not declared because of the alleged tampering of the mark-sheet of plus two.The girl also tried her luck in the local MCM DAV College before shifting to Government College in Ludhiana. The girl faced suspension when her name was sent to the higher authorities for "showing her mercy".The Vice-Chancellor allowed her the chance.Mr Goyal saying that the case needed cross-checking and demanded a high-level inquiry into the case and asked 'if the the Vice Chancellor had the right to review his own decision. He also sought clarification on why the cases were brought to the syndicate six months after the decision. The case goes back to the Vice-Chancellor for reconsideration before presentation. The last date for regular admissions has been extended from December 3 to 10. The Syndicate has approved extension of dates for acceptance of assignments of the MFC (II) which affected more than 20 students. A committee has been constituted to look into the allegations against DD Jain College ,Ludhiana, for paying the staff very less and securing the resignation letter much in advance to serve administrative purpose.The committee will also look into allegations against Guru Nanak College, Moga, for asking students to pay Rs 3200 for college leaving certificates. The forthcoming syndicate is scheduled for December 17 .The senate and the faculty meetings are scheduled for December 26, 27 and 28.Mr Goyal also asked why the university did not follow the tradition and the calender provision of sending the agenda at least a week before the meeting. The issue of inquiry findings against Dr B.B.Goel from the University Business School, was referred back to the Vice-Chancellor.The findings had indicted the teacher for aiding a student in the evaluation process. PUTA demanded another look at the probe.The Vice-Chancellor re-studies the case before selecting the correct forum for final decision. The syndicate also approved applications for change in faculties of the members. Members are allowed one change after at least two years' affiliation with the faculty.The change reflects the aura of groupism for the forthcoming syndicate elections. Members demanding change of faculty from arts to science include Prof R.B.Sharma, Prof Charanjit Chawla, Mr S.S.Hundal, Dr Yoginder Yadav, Mr D.L.Anand and Mr Emanuel Nahar. Members seeking change from arts to the medical faculty included Mr Kehar Singh and Prof Raghuvir Singh. Dr Anirudh Joshi and Dr Mohammad Khalid sought change from the arts to the science faculty while Prof Jaspal Singh and Mr A.S.Bedi sought change from the science to the medical stream. Independent sources said that the group changes indicated the changing 'political groups' at the campus. The syndicate accepted
donation of Rs 1,15,000 from Mrs Kusum Seth for creation
of an endowment in the memory of her parents for the
award scholarship to girl candidates, especially
belonging to poor families without distinction of caste,
colour and creed. |
Ads deface
public property CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — Be it the advertisement of a new movie, a new product, coaching classes or satsang or arrival of a pop singer or a religious head, public property in Chandigarh takes a virtual pasting. At some places, important public information is hidden, courtesy such posters or handbills announcing anything under the sun. No one bothers to remove these posters that give an ugly look to walls, telephone boxes, power distribution boxes, road signs and roundabouts, among other points. The least bothered are the advertisers, who use public places with impunity. At times road signs are not spared, hiding vital public information that is required by visitors to the city. Some of the points lead to accidents as road users are busy reading the information, unmindful of the traffic or their direction. One of the favoured targets of such advertisers are bus stops. It is here that an advertiser can attract the maximum attention of his potential user. Visit any bus stop and it will be plastered with posters of all kinds. Even the time table will not be spared. The walls are full of graffiti similar to those found in a men's toilet of some college. Other than graffiti, posters are nuisance. Only luck can save the walls of a corner house. The walls are painted with information about a 'jagrata' in the locality. This is especially true in case of localities that have predominantly government houses. Sometime back the court had ordered the removal of all advertisements along major roads. Still road signs, espcially those indicating a way or a particular address, are the favourite spots for the advertisers. If the authorities use
their powers, they can get rid of the menace or at least
use their powers as a deterrent. The West Bengal
Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1976, has been
extended to Chandigarh since 1985. Under Section 3(1),
whoever defaces any property in public view by writing or
marking with ink, chalk, paint or any other material,
except with the purpose of indicating the name and
address of the owner or occupier of such property, shall
be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may
extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to Rs
1,000, or both. R.N. Dogra dead CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — Prof Rajinder Nath Dogra, a noted civil engineer and founder Principal Director of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, died here tonight. He was 91. Prof Dogra had been closely associated with the concept, design and master plan of Chandigarh. A close associate of Le Corbusier and Mr P.L. Verma, he was at Punjab Engineering College here before he was appointed the founder Principal Director of IIT, New Delhi. The Professor who had been associated with the Chandigarh capital project in various capacities, was not only an engineer but a visualiser, planner and a designer. He was not keeping well for sometime. The end came late this evening at 8.10 p.m after a brief illness for past four days. He leaves behind his wife Kanta Dogra and his god children. He will be cremated tomorrow at the Sector 25 electric crematorium at 12 noon. According to Prof M.M.
Puri, Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University, who has been
his close associate, Professor Dogra who was also closely
associated with the Bhakra Nangal project often expressed
his distress over deviations and violations of the master
plan of Chandigarh. |
Routine policing suffers during
protests CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — In the absence of a separate set-up to deal with protesters and perform duties at the time of other events, the routine policing suffers as personnel from various police stations are put on duty. The department had proposed the raising of a battalion of the Chandigarh Armed Police, initially. A unit was also created in the 90s, the approval for the proposal of which could not be had. The unit, which functioned from a complex meant for the ISBT, was later disbanded. Senior officers said that the ministry had done nothing so far in this context and apparently, the matter had been put on hold. Meanwhile, the force continues to be hamstrung by the non-availability of more personnel. Whenever there is a major demonstration, the personnel, including officers, are deployed at the venue which affects routine policing. At present, lakhs of rupees are spent every month on facilities and salaries given to 14 companies of various paramilitary and police forces of other states stationed here. There are six companies of the Madhya Pradesh State Armed Police Force (MPSAF), five of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and three of the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) stationed here. At the time of major demonstrations, which are held regularly at the time of Assembly and budget sessions and rallies by any political party, besides the additional force, a majority of personnel are drawn from various police stations and put on duty. According to figures available with the department, more than 1,15,460 personnel were detailed in the past year on duties connected with political meetings, processions, dharnas, anti-encroachment drives, nagar kirtans, strikes and other miscellaneous duties. This year, the figure is 52,146 till October 30. In addition to this, more than 300 personnel, almost 10 per cent of the force, are regularly posted near the Housing Board roundabout to prevent any violation of the law and order. Being the seat of two governments, three to four companies are detailed on the route of the Governor's convoy and other security related duties. More policemen are posted whenever a dignatory from Delhi visits or transits through the city. The proposal to share the costs incurred in controlling these demonstrations and rallies has not found favour with Punjab and Haryana. The officers said if the
additional forces were withdrawn from here, they would be
further handicapped and the pressure on them would mount,
affecting their functioning. It was due to this reason
that the proposal was mooted and moreover, the force so
raised would be a valuable asset to the police and could
be utilised for other tasks. |
SAS Nagar
may ban plastic bags SAS NAGAR, Nov 27 — Faced with the problem of disposing plastic bags in the town, the local Municipal Council is contemplating to ban use of polythene bags. A strategy to make the move a success is being worked out. Disclosing this here yesterday, the President of the council, Mr H.S.Billa, said that he wanted that the council should be the first in Punjab to ban the use of polythene bags. He had approached the higher authorities in the Local Government Department in this regard. In the absence of a
proper system for disposal of polythene bags, it chocked
the sewerage system. He said the Local Government
Department was formulating a plan to ban use of polythene
bags. |
4 CTU
buses impounded SAS NAGAR, Nov 27 — The District Transport Officer (DTO), Ropar, today impounded at least four buses of the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) in the town for plying without valid permits. According to the
information available, three of the buses were plying on
local route No. 35. The fourth bus was plying on the
Chandigarh-Amritsar route. |
Warrants
against ex-MLA CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — The UT Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mr Sant Parkash, today issued warrants of arrest against Talib Singh, a former MLA, and two other accused in a 1996 rioting case. Pronouncing the order in the open court, the CJM observed, "Considering that the notices issued to Talib Singh and Darshan Singh have not been received either served or unserved on various occasions, I order for the issuance of warrants of arrest of both these accused, along with Kuldip Singh, who is absent from the court after appearance." Issuing warrants of arrest against the three for February 4, 2000, the CJM also allowed an application moved on behalf of accused Nachhattar Singh, seeking exemption from personal appearance for today's hearing. The accused, Talib Singh
and 20 others, were earlier booked by the Chandigarh
police for rioting, voluntarily causing hurt to deter a
public servant from his duty, and causing damage, under
Sections 147, 148, 149, 332, 353 and 427 of the IPC. |
Kidnap
accused acquitted CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — A city resident, accused of kidnapping a schoolgirl on a bicycle, was acquitted today by Mr Pushvinder Singh, UT Judicial Magistrate (First Class). The accused, Raj Kumar, was earlier booked by the Chandigarh police under Section 363 of the IPC on the complaint of city resident Mr Jagdev Singh. According to the prosecution, the accused had forced the girl to sit on the bicycle after asking her the way to the bus stand and the girl had escaped after the accused stopped the bicycle for picking up the girl's slipper. The accused, when confronted with the incriminating evidence against him, had denied the allegations. His counsel added that the accused had been implicated in the case. Pronouncing the order in
the open court, the magistrate observed, "The
prosecution has failed to prove its case beyond
reasonable doubt and the case of the prosecution is
highly doubtful and benefit of doubt must be given to the
accused. As such, the points of determination are decided
against the prosecution and in favour of the accused and
the accused is acquitted of the charge levelled against
him." |
Convicted
for riding stolen scooter CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — Convicting a resident of Kaithal district, alleged to have been riding a stolen scooter, Mr Baljinder Singh, UT Judicial Magistrate (First Class), today sentenced him to rigorous imprisonment for one year, besides imposing a fine of Rs 500. The convict, Raj Kumar, was further directed by the Judicial Magistrate to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of another two months in default of payment. He was earlier booked by the Chandigarh police for theft and 'dishonestly receiving stolen property, knowing it to be stolen', under Section 379 and 411 of the IPC. According to the prosecution, the accused had failed to produce the documents of the scooter he was riding after he was stopped by Sub-Inspector Ishwar Chander and other officials during routine checking. The scooter had later been identified by the complainant, Mr Gulshan Lal, the prosecution added. In his complaint before the police, Mr Gulshan Lal had earlier alleged that the scooter, parked by him outside a Sector 22 house at night in December, 1997, was found to be missing the next morning. The accused, when confronted with the incriminating evidence against him, had denied the allegations. Claiming to have been innocent, his counsel stated that the accused was being implicated in the case. Pronouncing the order in the open court, the Judicial Magistrate observed, "I have come to the conclusion that the prosecution has been able to bring home the guilt of the accused. Hence I convict the accused person for the offence punishable under Section 411 of the Indian Penal Code." Declining the request
for releasing the convict on probation, the magistrate
observed, "Considering the gravity of the offence,
the accused convict is not entitled to any benefit of
probation." |
Skit,
mono-acting contests held CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — In the ongoing 30th All-India Inter-State Inter-School cultural competitions, being organised by the cultural society of the DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, skit , mono-acting and music contests were held today. Following are the results of the Pandit Nanak Chand Memorial Skit and Mono Acting Contest. Skit Trophy:Chakwal national Senior Secondary School, Kurali. Chakwal national Senior Secondary School, Kurali(1); Shivalik Public School, Mohali (2); DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8 (3) Best Acting:Chakwal national Senior Secondary School, Kurali(1): DAV English Medium Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, Pkl(2); Shivalik Public School, Mohali and DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8 (3) Mono-acting:Bhavana Mahajan, DC Model Sr Sec School, Sector 7, Pkl (1); Prabhjot, St Soldier International Public School, Sector 28 (2); Krishan Kumar, Govt High School, Sector 7, Chandigarh (3) Aradhna, Shishu Niketan Sr Sec School, Sector 22; Anurag, DAV English Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, Pkl and Dhruv, Major R N Kapoor, DAV Public School, Ambala cantt. The prizes for the Principal Hari Ram memorial Folk Song, Ghazal, Classical Vocal and Classical Instrumental Music Contest are as follows. Folk song:Nikhita, DAV Senior Secondary School, Khanna (1); Shrada, major R N Kapoor DAV Public School, Ambala Cantt (2); Jaspreet Singh, Chakwal national Senior Secondary School, Kurali (3) Ghazal:Poonam, Tribune Model School, Sector 29 (1); Neha, Stepping Stone School, Sector 38 and Deep Kataria, Chaman Lal DAV Senior Public School, Pkl(2); Shubhangi, Hans Raj Public School, Sector 6, Pkl (3) Classical vocal:Urvashi, DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, Pkl (1); Vikas Singh, Major R N Kapoor DAV Public School, Ambala Cantt (2); Neha Madan, Stepping Stone School, Sector 38 (3) Classical Instrumental:Vikas Singh, Major R N Kapoor DAV Public School, Ambala Cantt (1); Vikas M, Chaman Lal DAV Senior Public School, Sector 11, Pkl 92); Vinnet Anand, Chakwal National Senior Secondary School, Kurali (3). Function: Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, today held its annual prize distribution function at the school premises. Mr D S Saroya, DPI (schools) presided over the function and gave way prizes to the students who excelled in academics, sports and extra co-curricular activities. Mr Brahmjit Kalia, District Education Officer (DEO) and Mr Chanchal Singh, Deputy DEO, were also present on the occasion. A colourful cultural programme was also presented today at the function. Variety programme:On the second day of the three-day annual function of the Ajit Karam Singh International Public School, Sector 41, students presented a colourful variety programme. The programme started with a shabad, followed by 'Tarzan and Jane' show by the tiny tots of Class I. The children then went on to present an item 'Never say No to Milk', in order to highlight the values of milk. The other items of the day included 'Indra Dhanush', 'Bhuddha's Updesh', 'Naga Dance' and 'English dance'. The programme concluded with a Bhangra presentation. PANCHKULA Science exhibition: Over 500 students of Chaman DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 11, today took part in the school's annual art and science exhibition. The exhibition titled—' Aspire and Achieve', displayed several models, charts and projects, portraying an image of the next millennium. As many as 80 working and non-working informative models on science, wildlife and astronomy were displayed . Projects on ' INSAT-2F, Circulatory systems, Millennium city, Ozone layer and Security measures, earned appreciation from the audience. Mr V.P. Paul, Principal
of the school, said that the exhibition was outcome of a
year-long effort by students of the school.
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400
participate in painting competition PANCHKULA, Nov 27 — The third on-the-spot painting competition was held by Pallavi Restaurant on its premises here yesterday, in which 400 children from 32 schools participated. The trophy for best institution was won by Gem Public School, SAS Nagar, and Army Public School, Chandi Mandir. The individual prizes were won by the following students: Group I — Prabhdeep Kaur Gill of Gem Public School 1, Shiv Kumar of Gyandeep Public School 2, Kiranika Verma of Bhavan Vidyalaya School 3, Shilpy Dua of DC Model Senior Secondary School, Mukesh Kumar of Manav Mangal School and Navneet Kaur of Florence Convent School consolation prizes. Group II — Rajendar Paswan of Moti Ram Public School 1, Manuj Sharma of Manav Mangal School 2, Sahil Rana of St Soldier Divine Public School 3, Harpreet Kaur of Gem Public School, Amjad Khan of Florence Convent High School and Anu Bassi of Manav Mangal School consolation prizes. Group III — Anand
Sharma of Army School, Chandi Mandir 1, Shubham Goyal of
Jainendra Public School 2, Paritosh Verma of GMSSS-35 3,
Lokesh Kaushal of Army School, Chandi Mandir. |
ISKCON
holds Rathyatra CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — The local unit of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) organised Lord Jagannath's 11th Rathyatra here with enthusiasm. Thousands of devotees from all parts of the country and abroad came to participate in it, according to Bhakti Vinod Dasa Prabhu, President of the local body of ISKCON. The prominent saints who were present on the occasion were Gopal Krishna Goswami, H.H. Subeg, H.H.B.V.V. Narsihman Dev, H.H. Ved Vyas Priya Swami. Mr Pawan Bansal, MP, Mr Balramji Dass Tandon, Minister of Local Bodies of Punjab, and Dr H.C. Modi, former Sessions Judge (vigilance) and President of the Chandigarh Consumer Forum, addressed the gathering on the occasion. The rathyatra began at
about 1 p.m. from the Sector 15-D market with devotees
pulling the well-decorated chariot carrying the idols of
Lord Jagannath, Baldeva and Subhadra, besides Srila
Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON. While a large number
of devotees were pulling the chariot, another group was
busy in sankirtan and dance before the 'rath'. The
'rathyatra' passed through various sectors and concluded
at Hare Krishna Dham, Sector 36-B. |
Relief
for Orissa despatched CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — The Utkal Sankrutik Sangh, a cultural organisation of people of Orissa in Chandigarh, despatched its first truck carrying relief material for cyclone-ravaged Orissa this morning from the Sri Jagannath temple in Sector 31-D. The truck that was flagged off today by the President of the Sangh, Mr B.P. Mahapatra was carrying 400 bags of wheat, 110 bags of rice and dal and atta. Besides this, winter clothing like blankets, shawls, bedsheets and clothes were also sent. Four volunteers are also leaving to supervise the relief operations which is to be carried out in the worst affected interiors of Kendrapara and Jajpur districts. Meanwhile, Mr Krishan Lal Sharma, Vice-President, Bharatiya Janata Party, will flag off trucks loaded with sugar, rice, flour, utensils and other relief material for cyclone victims of Orissa from the BJP office in Sector 33 here on November 29. Mr Sharma would also be presented a cheque of Rs 1.75 lakh for the cyclone victims. A press note of the
local unit of the BJP said today that the money and
relief material had been collected in response to an
appeal made by the unit for providing relief to the
cyclone victims of Orissa. The party had set up four
collection centres in the city. |
Site
allotted for bhavan CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — The UT Administration has allotted an area measuring 4247.047 square yards in Sector 19 here to set up 'Paryavaran Bhavan' in the city. According to an official order, the step has been taken to set up offices of forests, environment, science and technology and pollution control committees at one place so that no problem was faced by people and officials. Most of these offices are located at two different places in sectors 17 and 19. According to the order,
a site measuring 4247.047 square yards in the commercial
belt in Sector 19-B has been earmarked for the purpose.
The site had earlier been allotted to the NHPC. The
allotment of land to the latter has been cancelled. In
lieu of the land, an alternative site will be alloted to
the NHPC, according to a letter issued by the Finance
Secretary to the Chief Architect, Department of Urban
Planning. |
'40 per
cent abortions in adolescents' CHANDIGARH, Nov 27— It is estimated that about 40 per cent of the total abortions in the city take place in adolescent girls. Also the reported figure of the number of girls, in the age group of 16 to 19, who admit to being sexually active in the city is 6 per cent. Experts state that the figure could be way beyond these reported figures. These were some of the startling facts revealed today by experts at a continuing medical education (CME) on 'Problems of adolescent girls' at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER). The CME was organised by the Obstetric and Gynecological Society of Northern India. Some of the participating doctors also threw light on the medical, social and psychological problems of the adolescent girls today. In fact, most of them not only stressed on proper education for this age group but also laid emphasis on counselling facilities to be provided to them. Dr Sarla Malhotra, Head of Department, Obstretics and Gynecology, GMCH-32, said there was a need to accept sexuality of adolescents, especially at a time when the media is presenting sex in a glamourised way. "We flood them with loads of information, but fail to prepare the adolescents to take the responsibility of reproductive health and pregnancy", she added. Dr Malhotra said that 50 per cent of these girls got pregnant within six months of their sexual exposure, because there was little knowledge about contraception methods. She also informed that the GMCH had started a separate programme for the paediatric-adolescent gynae clinic, which would be open on Saturdays in the mornings. Dr Rama Sofat, from Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana, also agreed that it needed to be acknowledged that sexuality was on the increase. She said that Ludhiana recorded more than two medical termination of pregnancies (MTPs) per month, though most of these MTPs went unrecorded since a majority of such adolescent girls preferred to get these done in secret and sometimes also from nonprofessionals. "Most of these cases come from socially deprived classes, and not only lead to physical and social problems but also might lead these victims towards drug abuse and alcoholism", said Dr Sofat. Stressing on the need of maintaining a certain morality index, keeping in view our cultural values, she said that parental involvement is a must in adolescent activities. Dr Vanita Jain, from Chandigarh, informed that the country-wide figure, as per the national Family Health Survey, of under 18 years getting pregnant was more than 40 per cent. "The incidence of such pregnancies in the city, as per the records, is very less, since most of these cases go unreported", she added. The age of menarche in the region had been reduced to 13.5 because of better nutritional diets, Dr Jain said. She also laid stress on better education and counselling efforts. Dr P. C. Gupta, Specialist in Family Medicine, Shimla, added that sex health and hygiene needed to be maintained, for which sex education had to be made mandatory at the adolescent level. At the two sessions of
the CME today, other speakers included Dr Vanita Suri, Dr
Umesh Jindal, Dr Neerja Chawla and Dr GRV Prasad. |
Centre
blamed for Kashmir problem CHANDIGARH, Nov 27—"The responsibility of the Kashmir problem lay with the Centre and the State Government, which never tried to bring the youth of the valley into the national mainstream." Stating this during a chat with the TNS at the Sector 21 Sainik Rest House, Mr Bhim Singh, President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party, who is currently undertaking a 10-day "Rashtra Chetna Yatra" from Kargil to Kanya Kumari, said the genesis of the vexed problem lay in the fact that after Indira Gandhi nobody had tried to understand the social, political, cultural and geographical aspects related to it. "This led to a number of conflicts with Pakistan and left the valley trouble torn," he added. Mr Bhim Singh observed that the main problem was that the powers that be, whether in the Centre or the state, all kept the youth of the valley in isolation. "They were not involved in the election process or have you ever seen these youth being a part of any cultural troupe outside the valley?" he questioned. "They were never embraced and made to realise that somebody loved them, and in that situation they had no option but to jump through a window the other end of which opened up in Islamabad. And Pakistan, as was expected, tapped them, thus creating problems in the valley as also for people in the rest of the country," explained Mr Bhim Singh, adding that the state of affairs was so bad that nobody knew the exact area of Jammu and Kashmir, which has been reduced to one-third after partition due to the follies of successive Central Governments. He alleged that though everybody was talking about Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK), nobody ever dared to touch the issue of usurping of Kashmir land by China. "Probably, we are afraid of raising of the issue at international fora," he alleged, adding that out of a total of 84,000 square kilometers, 24,000 square kilometers of the Kashmir land was still with China and no effort was being made to take it back. Talking about his experiences during the 'Yatra', Mr Bhim Singh said a wave of change was blowing across the valley and nobody even tried to harm any of the 30 members participating in the 'Yatra'. "This is a referendum in favour of the Tricolour and people no more wanted blood-shedding in the valley," he added, saying that Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee, who had not done anything to solve the problem should realise it and take some initiative towards this end. Earlier, the 'Yatra' was
received at the rest house by Mr G.C. Dhuriwala, a former
President of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar
Association, and Mr Shivi Jaiswal, President of the local
unit of the Samajwadi Party. |
Engineers
‘need’ management skills CHANDIGARH, Nov 27— Management expertise for engineers and technicians promised better professional avenues, said Ms Ravneet H Pawha, country manager of the Australia based-Association of Professional Engineers Scientists and Managers(APESMA), while talking to TNS here. She said engineering, science and technology were key areas for achieving increased productivity and international competitiveness.However, to compete globally,professionals required skills in the areas of business and management relevant to their work. To facilitate the professional development process, the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers and Deakin University have launched a distance education management programme. These courses are currently available at four levels—MBA(technology and management), graduate diploma of management, graduate certificate of management and certificate. The courses in India
have been re-designed and customised by academicians from
IIM, Ahmedabad and Calutta, FMS and the Indian Institute
of Science, Bangalore. |
Problems
of citizens discussed PANCHKULA, Nov 27 — Development works initiated in Sectors 25 and 26 by the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) will be completed by the end of next year and would be handed over to the departments concerned. This was disclosed by the Administrator, HUDA, Mr Abhilaksh Likhi, after a `Tatkal Dwar' held to redress grievances of the residents of the two sectors. Speaking of the projects under way, Mr Likhi said that the construction of the dispensary would be completed in eight to nine months and would cost Rs 12.83 lakh while a police post, already under construction in Sector 25, was near completion. Another police post would be set up in Sector 26. Further, he informed that a road was being constructed from the bridge of Nandana choe of the river Ghaggar to Sector 25 at an estimated cost of Rs 30 lakh while adding that only carpeting of the road was pending. This road would later be extended to Sector 26 at an additional cost of Rs 44 lakh. Also, dustbins were installed at four different places in Sector 25 and the residents were informed that the refuse collector would come twice a week after residents had complained of insanitary conditions. Meanwhile, the Administrator also assured them that they would look for alternative arrangements to dispose of solid waste which is presently burnt in the bed of the Ghaggar in the vicinity. Street-lighting arrangements were also checked by the department concerned. The blockade in the sewerage connection of the houses of the Housing Board colony was dealt with by the department concerned while Mr Likhi informed that this would be followed up on a regular basis while HUDA would look into the demand of appointing more sweepers in the area to maintain cleanliness. Since the past three days, 30 sweepers had been pressed into service to clean the two sectors. A total of 60 complaints were received by the department out of which 18 complaints were dealt with on the spot. The subjects of most complaints revolved around sanitation, roads and parking, water and sewerage problems, and those dealing with the Electricity and Horticulture Departments. Site-inspection was also
carried out by Mr Likhi along with officers concerned
depending upon the nature of the problem. The complaints
which could not be disposed of were handed over to the
departments dealing with them for action in a time-bound
manner. |
'Report
anti-national activity' DERA BASSI, Nov 27 — Mr Jassa Singh, SHO of Lalru, has directed all owners of 'dhabas', STD PCOs, and hotels in Dera Bassi subdivision to inform the police about the anti-national elements who might harm the national integration. He said strict action would be taken against those who would shield such elements. The best possible protection would be provided to those who would inform the police about such elements. He directed STD PCO owners that if they suspected someone making anti-national overseas calls from their telephone booths, they should inform the police. The SHO was addressing a
meeting prominent persons of the area and owners of STD
PCOs, 'dhabas' and hotels, after taking charge of the
Lalru police station today. |
Delegation
meets Shanta Kumar CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — A deputation of the Northern Zone Roller Flour Mills Association led by Mr Dharam paul Gupta, President of the local unit of the BJP, and Mr Gian Chand Gupta, a former Mayor of Chandigarh, met the Union Consumer Affairs Minister, Mr Shanta Kumar, in New Delhi yesterday to apprise him of the problems being faced by roller flour mills. The delgation maintained that roller flour mills were on the verge of closure due to wrong policies of the Union Government. It said that though the quantity of wheat imported from Australia was less and it was free from import duty, the quality of the wheat, which was being used by southern and western states, was inferior to be consumed. The interest of wheat producing northern states has been completely ignored and jeopardised by importing Australian wheat. They wanted a complete ban on the import of wheat. The delegation wanted
that wheat should be made available in Chandigarh through
the Food Corporation of India. |
NCC
raising day celebrated CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — The National Cadet Corps set up an exhibition of aero and ship models as part of its 52nd Raising Day celebrations in Sector 17 here today. Small scale static as well as some working models of frigates, destroyers and corvettes in service with the Indian Navy were on display. In addition to an actual boat used by the NCC cadets for rowing and sailing training, models of varying sizes of different sailboat types were also brought in. Different kinds of knots used to tie ropes in ships were also shown. Remote-controlled flying models, down- sized versions of combat aircraft line the MiG 21, MiG 25, Mirage 2000 as well as some foreign fighters attracted special attention besides working glider models, made of light-weight wood and metal foil. Posters highlighting NCC activities and the exposure it gives to the youth as well as photographs of various training, cultural, adventure events and formal functions organised routinely by the NCC were also put up to spread awareness about the country's premier youth organisation. With an authorised
strength of over 11 lakh, the NCC came into being in 1948
by an Act of Parliament. It aims to develop character,
comradeship and leadership qualities as well as to
simulate the youth to join the armed forces, besides
providing the second line of defence in war and providing
trained and disciplined manpower during natural
calamities. |
Haryanvi
cultural bonanza PANCHKULA, Nov 27 — It was a show packed with traditional music, ethnic dresses and folklore, exhibiting Haryana's cultural heritage. The event, held at Yavanika Open Air Theatre, was organised by the Goomer Academy in association with All India Radio, Rohtak. Mr R.S. Verma, Chief Secretary, Haryana, was the chief guest. The academy presented a Haryanvi cultural bonanza, which had the participation of professional artists from AIR, Rohtak. The show started with Shiv Vandana — 'Bam Lehri' — depicting the love and faith between Lord Shiva and Parvati. 'Ragini' — a traditional form of singing — exhibited the spirit of mild mischief between men and women in villages. Haryanvi folk songs of Mewat enthralled the audience, who had gathered in large numbers. A poetic expression by Jagbir Rathi highlighted the predicament of Indian women in contemporary society. A traditional 'Garwa- Banjo' display on pots drew applause. Songs on national integration, Punjabi songs and one- act plays were other highlights. Mr R.D. Garg, President
of the academy, said it was an attempt to present the
cultural heritage of Haryana. He thanked Mr S.V. Kapil,
Director of AIR, Rohtak, for his contribution to the
show. The chief guest appreciated the efforts of artists
and the academy. |
SNIPPETS Artists honoured CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — Kahyal, a multilingual organisation of writers, poets and scientists, made today's evening memorable by organising a concert featuring Sumana Sanyal and Subhash Gosh. Both artists were honoured by the organisers. The highlight of the evening was the release of a book titled, 'My Reminiscences', written by Mr Gur Rattan Pal Singh, an advocate, by the Sahitya Akademi Chairman, maj-Gen Himmat Singh Gill (retd). Mr M.S.Chandla, a former administrator, described the book as a great work by a great thinker.Mr Kamaleshwar Sinha, of the Shantiniketan Viswa Bharati, dwelt upon the autobiographical element in the volume. Musical evening held CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — Punjabi numbers were presented by Bhupinder Babbal, Balwinder Balli and Amarjit Mandher at an musical evening organised by the Centre for Carnival Arts at the Sector 17 Plaza here today. According to a press note, sketching, painting and tattooing also drew crowds. Youth Congress committee CHANDIGARH, Nov 27 — Mr Chander Mukhi Sharma, president, Chandigarh Territorial youth Congress Committee, has reconstituted the state executive committee by nominating four vice-presidents, seven general secretaries , six secretaries and a convener of legal cell. Those nominated are :
Vice-Presidents — Mr Kamaljit Singh Rocky, Mr Sanjiv
Sharma, Mr Ashwini Pandu and Ms Maninder Bhasin; General
Secretaries — Mr Kulbir Singh, Mr Manish Sharma, Mr
Gurmeet Sehgal, Mr Rajesh Sharma, Mr Sukhjivan, Ms Sunila
Yadav and Ms Swati Gupta; Secretaries — Mr Surinder
Sharma, Mr Karanvir, Mr Major Singh, Mr Vikrant Thakur,
Ms deepika and Ms R Trehan. Mr Ravinder Singh Rana has
been nominated convener of the legal cell. |
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