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PU panel to study fee structure CHANDIGARH, June 29 — Panjab University proposal for fee hike from the forthcoming session received a major set-back today and gave a clear indication that hike, if any, will not be on the pattern of Guru Nanak Dev University. The university Syndicate meeting constituted a sub-committee today, comprising Dr R.D. Anand, Prof Charanjit Chawla, Mr H.R. Gandhar, Mr G.K. Chatrath and Mr H.S. Deol, to submit a report. The issue was postponed by the Vice-Chancellor before discussion, but Prof Charanjit Chawla said that related aspects should be discussed at least. He said the Senate on earlier occasion had not passed the issue in true light so it needed a rethought. The VC has also made a statement earlier that fee structure would imitate GND varsity which was called irrational. The issue has been postponed but the indication that the hike will not be to the level it was proposed is very clear. Dr R.D. Anand also spoke on the issue. The Syndicate cleared the budget. The already delayed subject did manage clearance but a special meeting between the VC, the FDO and the DPI (UT) has been called to round up the suspected totals. Mr H.R. Gandhar has been appointed as Honorary Director of the PU Regional Centre, Muktsar. Dr Ram Prakash said that the seat should be filled by a senior faculty member but there was general approval from the House. It was also pointed out that slight amendments be made in framing of the Memorandums of Understandings that the university was signing with external organisations in interest of its freedom. Transfer of Mr Sanjiv Tewari, Director, Public Relations, came up during the zero hour. The shifting of office was termed “unfair and illegal”. Prof Chawla and Dr Anand said that Mr Tewari was recruited with specific conditions. ‘Mr Tewari also enjoyed a very good reputation in field’, they said. The VC said that he had taken consent of Mr Tewari. When asked why Mr Tewari had proceeded on leave since then, Dr Puri said he would enquire into the matter. Members pointed out that terms and conditions of the MoUs should be reframed. ‘Several terms were not in interests of the university’, one member said. One interesting issue was granting masters degree facilities to colleges. “It has been seen that university faculty several times did not visit the colleges which demanded affiliation for masters degrees.”, Prof Chawla said. This was pointed out even by the Dean, College Development, Dr Deepak Manmohan. A Government of India (Law and Justice Ministry) proposal for change in Provident Fund conditions in salaries which was passed in 1997, was adopted by the varsity in 1998. The scheme still awaits implementation. Another key-issue was payment of lesser salaries to staff in several colleges in Ludhiana district. The university will introduce Bachelor in Technology course. There has been a lot of hue and cry by parents and students of BCA to upgrade the course. Delhi University has already done it. In PU, however, only toppers will be allowed the facility. The Syndicate postponed to discuss the issue under which Ph D would be made a compulsory condition for principals. As many as 33 candidates have been cleared for awarding the Ph D degrees. |
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PU extends last date for admissions CHANDIGARH, June 29 — The last date for regular admissions to postgraduate courses in Panjab University has been extended from July 18 to August 4. This was said in an official press note here today. The date for last admissions has been extended from July 24 to August 14, with a late fee of Rs 100. Delay in declaration of results is being cited as the prime reason for delay in the academic schedule. However, late admissions with a late fee of Rs 500 and the permission of the Vice-Chancellor will be allowed till August 31. The teaching schedule commences from August 7 instead of July 19. The schedule includes classes of the arts, science and the commerce streams. |
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Computer workshop concludes CHANDIGARH,
June 29 — A 25-day long “Kidz 2000 computer workshop”, organised at Kailash Bahal DAV Centenary Public School, Sector 7, concluded here today with the valedictory address by Principal B.S. Bahl, a renowned educationist and vice-president of the DAV College Managing Committee. Students of various schools were given exposure to computer fundamentals, Windows-98, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Powerpoint, multimedia, Internet and e-mail. “Step-by-step interactive learning” was the methodology used and daily assignments are given to the participants. Principal Bahl also inaugurated the school’s new computer lab. The Principal of the school, Mrs Madhu Bahl, said the school would soon go on the web. She said the information technology would not be restricted to computer training only but would also be used to facilitate the learning of other subjects like mathematics and science. |
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Extend last date for
form submission, urges board CHANDIGARH,
June 29 — The Secretary of the Punjab School Education Board has requested the Education Department, UT Administration, to extend the last date of submission of completed application forms for admission to Class XI in various government schools till July 5 as the board is expected to declare its matriculation result tomorrow evening. The matriculation results of the ICSE, CBSE and Haryana School Education Board have already been declared. Though the Punjab board expects to declare its result by tomorrow evening, it will take a couple of days for students to get their detailed marks and other relevant documents from the board and their respective schools to become eligible to submit their admission forms in Chandigarh schools. The DPI (Schools), Mr D.S. Saroya, confirmed that a formal request had been received from the board officials. The Administration is expected to consider the request and take a decision by tomorrow. June 30 is the last date for submission of completed application forms for admission to various streams of Class XI in all government schools, including model schools, run by the UT Administration. |
TV dealer told to pay Rs 21,000 to consumer CHANDIGARH, June 29 — The Chandigarh Consumers Redressal Forum has ordered Baron International to pay Ms Ranjit Kaur of Sector 38, Rs 21,000 as compensation for selling a defective colour television to her in January, 1999, and giving another defective set in replacement. The complainant had bought an Akai 2100 model colour television from Baron Point, Sector 35, in an exchange scheme by giving an old colour television with remote control for Rs 15,250 on January 27, 1999. The new television developed some defect within one month of its purchase. Since the fault occurred in the warranty period, the complainant got the TV set replaced after making repeated requests to the company. But the TV set replaced by the company could not satisfy the complainant, as alleged by her. A complaint was lodged by the complainant in the Consumer Forum, seeking Rs 60,900, which included the cost of the old and new colour TVs, damages for harassment and the costs of litigation. After taking all the things into consideration, the Consumer Forum observed that the company was liable for action under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Consumer Forum ordered the company to pay Rs 21,000 and Rs 1,100 as damages for harassment and the costs of litigation, besides taking back the replaced TV set.  |
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Chemist's arrest
stayed till July 5 CHANDIGARH, June 29 — Issuing notice to the UT standing counsel for July 5, Mr Justice Nirmal Singh of the Punjab and Haryana High Court today stayed till then the arrest of Gurvikram Singh Duggal, partner of the Sector 17 chemist Sahib Singh and Sons. Duggal was apprehending arrest in a cheating and a conspiracy case registered by the Chandigarh police under Section 276, 420 and 120-B of the IPC. The counsel contended on his behalf that the petitioner was not connected with the commission of the offence. He stated that the petitioner was not even present when the complainant's daughter was injected. He had also stated that Major Singh, a pharmacist employed with the petitioner, being aged, had forgotten to mix "unit dose of chickenpox vaccine". The counsel added that Major Singh, realising his mistake after the same was pointed out, had injected the vaccine. The counsel further stated that the petitioner could not be held guilty of cheating as "it was a case of inadvertence on part of Major Singh and no offence was made out against Duggal". ]He added that petitioner's firm was carrying out the business of medicine for three generations and no complaint had been received till date. Pronouncing the orders, the judge observed: “In view of the contentions raised by counsel for the petitioner, his arrest is stayed till July 5.”
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Traditional Indian wear is the saving grace ZIRAKPUR, June 29 — Designer wear comprising pick of the Indian traditional wear was the saving grace of a fashion show of the Bonsai group here today. Suits and lehngas with minute master craftsmanship, displaying the glorious tradition of ethnic weaving, definitely held the key to the show. Anchal, Shefali Talwar, Manpreet Brar, Swareena and Poonam were among the leading names of the glamour world which attracted a massive gathering. The big gathering, however, struggled to find an order in the seating arrangement. Chairs for new-comers continued to be brought into the arena even two hours after the show began. The stage area remained covered with a big gathering. Several policemen, instead of a rear spot for duty, could be seen lined right next to the stage. The show began a good two hours after the scheduled time. Rodrigues, a local band, did sound good on famous yesteryear hits, including Summer of 69 and Cecilia. The group wound up its part in the show with a Punjabi hit — Gallan goriyan te vich toye. The crowd did seem impatient before the show began. The beginning was an introductory presentation of a marriage ceremony. Then began the schedule of the marriage, which started with the sagai. The models did manage the silence of the crowd during the initial rounds. Mirika, Sapna, Kritika and Isha, besides a local face Candy Brar, were among others to walk the ramp. Priyanka Singh directed the rather decent stage presentation. The beginning of certain rounds was not well organised. The ramp deserves a special mention for a professional touch, despite a two-hour rain in the open, which could spoil the venue. Pallab Bose was the compere. The show, at times, sounded more of a promotional event for a housing project, promising luxury at the
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Summer
workshop concludes CHANDIGARH, June 29 — A cultural show was organised here today at Tagore Theatre where about 100 children between the age of 6 and 16 years performed to mark the conclusion of the Besten Summer Workshop 2000 which was held at the local Press Club. An exhibition of the products created by children during the workshop was also held. The products on the display included soft toys, paper sculptures, paintings and all other art works made by children during the workshop. As for the cultural performance, there were solo shows by Malika, Madhurima, Simran, Ritu, Megha, Rashmi, Ankit, Ramneek, Ramandeep, Sukhman, Aparna and Varun who danced on various hit songs. Another performance was a group dance on the English number Mambo No 5 by about 30 kids. The Western bhangra by the young kids was equally impressive. A play Kaanua Nayi based on a folk tale of Bihar stole the show. Haryana Agriculture Minister Jaswinder Singh Sandhu was the chief guest on the occasion. He gave away trophies to children on behalf of the Besten Foundation. He also gave a grant of Rs 51,000 to the Press Club. Speaking
on the occasion, the Press Club president, Mr Jagtar Singh Sidhu,
praised the activities of the foundation. Director of the Foundation
Amarpal Singh expressed satisfaction over the success of the workshop. |
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Muktesh, Meenu
are best singers CHANDIGARH, June 29 — Nineteen singers participated in the final round of Coca Cola Singer number 1 contest, held yesterday at Tagore Theatre. While 121 entries were received, a number of contestants were screened during the semi-final round, held at a hotel in Sector 35. The contest was adjudged by Ms Rinku Kalia (winner of Sa Re Ga Ma 1999), Dr Surjit Patheja and Sushant Sharma. The show was anchored by Saibhai Sinha. The under-16 boys' group was won by Kartik, while under-16 girls' prize went to Rimi Chopra. In the above-16 male singer section, Muktesh Dewan was declared the winner and Rajeev Menon was declared the runner-up. Meenu Palta won in the above-16 female singer category, while the runner-up prize went to Sonika. The semi-finalists were also given away prizes on the occasion, while the winners were awarded prizes by Wintech Computers and Music World. The SSP, Mr Parag Jain, was the chief guest on the occasion. It was declared that Lions Club Chandigarh Plaza would make this contest an annual feature. |
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Daler set to thrill fans again The “Pasha of pop” the dancing Sikh, with an infectious smile and twinkle toes, is back after the success of Bolo Ta Ra Ra, Dardi Rab Rab Kardi, Ho Jayegi Balle Balle and Tunak Tunak. Tips released Daler Mehndi’s new album Ek dana all over India yesterday. Ek dana is a collaboration between Tips and Daler Mehndi and music director Ravi Pawar with the compositions shared between the two. Market sources reveal that Daler Mehndi, with his power packed voice, is set to wow fans from all over India. He is the only Punjabi pop star to have cut across language barriers. The album has nine tracks with amazing diversity. The music of Ek dana is composed by Daler Mehndi and directed by him and Ravi Pawar. Lyrics have been penned by Daler himself, Shahab Allahabadi, Meenu Singh, Ajay Jhingan, Satya Prakash and Rajan Raj. The title track Ek dana.... is a regular foot tapper. Another great song is ‘Boom Boom...’. The opening stanzas of the songs along with ‘hook lines’ and mukhdas are written and conceptualised by Daler Mehndi. The music videos of Ek dana have been directed by Bollywood’s famous dance director Farah Khan. She has directed a non-film album for the first time in her career. The title song Ek dana has been choreographed by Farah Khan and Daler jointly. Ek dana features a lively dance with Daler surrounded by kids. The second video ‘Boom Boom’ had been shot in the exotic locales of Mauritius. Super model, Viveka Babajee, features in this video. All in all, the album ‘Ek dana’ looks like another block-buster from Daler Mehndi and yet another milestone from the Tips company. |
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