EDUCATION

Suspended teacher refutes charges
Tribune News Service

CHANDIGARH, Oct 11 — A teacher of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, Mr J.S. Tiwana, who was suspended by the Education Department today, said all the charges against him were false and baseless.

He alleged that he was suspended because he had gone to the DPI schools in connection with the migration of his son, who in turn used abusive language against him.

The teacher further alleged that the DPI became furious and threatened him to suspend him immediately after he asked the DPI not to abuse him like that.

Mr Tiwana said he was surprised when he came to know that there was a complaint against him and inquiry committee had come to his school to look into the matter. He said he was not given any copy of the complaint and was not given any hearing by the committee.

‘Science without understanding has no meaning’
Tribune News Service

CHANDIGARH, Oct 11— The basic problem with our education system is that by the time a child leaves school he is sure that there are two streams of knowledge, one which is learnt at school and the other which is discovered at home and his surroundings. But these two never match, said Prof Yashpal.

He was addressing an audience of school children from more than 20 schools of Punjab and Chandigarh at the Indira Gandhi Prize lecture for ‘‘popularisation of science and science celebrations’’ at Panjab University here yesterday.

The chief guest, Governor, Punjab, and UT Administrator Lieut-Gen J.F.R. Jacob (retd.) felicitated Prof Yashpal with the Indira Gandhi Prize for popularisation of science and awarded the winners of the science celebration competitions which took place earlier in the day.

The function was organised by the Indian National Science Academy in collaboration with the local chapters of the Indian Science Congress Association, the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology and the Department of Science and Technology, UT Administration, Chandigarh.

Prof Yashpal in a highly interactive lecture talked about the negative impact of information technology and added that science without understanding is barren.

The Governor said, The internet is the vehicle on which all knowledge rides and after printing it has ushered in a new age. India is a leader in this field in the world,” said Mr Jacob. He congratulated the Vice-Chancellor on having reintroduced the Defence Studies course in the university and noted “with a deep sense of humiliation and disappointment” that a country of more than a billion people had been able to get only a single bronze medal at Sydney Olympics.

He added that sports and games should be given much more importance at the university level. The Governor congratulated Labinder Sethi and Sahil Sethi, the winners of the medals of the science competitions, and posed his own set of questions for the audience on science.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof K.N. Pathak, and Dean University Instructions, Prof Ashok Sahni was also present on the occasion. Prof S.K. Mallik of the Department of Mathematics introduced the guests and Prof R.C. Sobti of the Department of Biotechnology thanked the guests.

COURTS

Haryana told to reimburse Bansi Lal
Tribune News Service

CHANDIGARH, Oct 11 — Allowing a petition filed by Mr Bansi Lal, a former Chief Minister of Haryana, Mr Justice R.L. Anand of the Punjab and Haryana High Court today directed the state of Haryana to reimburse the petitioner’s medical claim within two months of receiving a copy of the order.

Delivering the verdict, Mr Justice Anand also directed that 12 per cent interest will be paid if the bill was not reimbursed within the specified period. Mr Justice Anand also observed that it was always open for the state to claim reimbursement from the Central government or the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, “if permissible”.

In his detailed order, Mr Justice Anand observed that Mr Bansi Lal was entitled to reimbursement from the state government irrespective of the fact that he was a former MP.

Terming the decision to deny the reimbursement of Rs 1,24,246 as “arbitrary”, the former CM had earlier stated that the letters conveying the same were liable to be set aside as it was the “outcome of malice on part of Chief Minister O.P. Chautala”. He had added that the order was also violative of the Rules and the Constitution.

Giving details, Mr Bansi Lal had stated that the reimbursement was declined on the “pretext that being ex-MP he was eligible for free treatment at the AIIMS and as such there was no question of his seeking reimbursement from the Haryana Government”.

Going into the background, counsel for the petitioner had stated that Mr Bansi Lal had undergone cardiac treatment in October 1998. He stated that Rs 1,24,246 had to be spent on treatment.

hsidc officials’ sack stayed

Issuing notice of motion for November 11, a Division Bench of the High Court today directed that the services of two managers and an assistant manager with Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation will not be terminated till then.

In their petition against state of Haryana and the HSIDC, managers Ajay Mohan Bansal and Arun Kumar Garg, besides assistant manager Rajiv, had earlier sought directions for quashing orders vide which notices were issued for terminating their services.

Pronouncing the orders, Mr. Justice K.S. Kumaran and Mr. Justice N.K. Sud observed: “Counsel for the petitioner contends that since a project is on, the duration of employment of the petitioners cannot be for a limited period on a contractual basis and that their services cannot be terminated. Notice of motion is issued for November 11. In the meantime, services of the petitioners shall not be terminated”.

PSIEC chief summoned

Our Correspondent adds: Mr Justice V.K. Jhanji of the Punjab and Haryana High Court today directed Mrs S.K. Sandhu, Managing Director of the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation, to be personally present in the court on November, 28 to explain why the petitioner, chowkidar Jagdish Lal, was being paid a salary of a work-charged employee inspite of the undertaking by MD in the contempt petition earlier filed by the petitioner that the services of the petitioner had been regularised.

It was submitted by counsel for the petitioner that he, along with 17 others, approached this court for a direction to the respondent corporation for regularisation of their services. However, when no action was taken in spite of the court orders, the petitioners filed a contempt petition in response the MD contended that the court order has been complied with and the services of the petitioners had been regularised.

Teachers’ plea allowed with costs

Ms Tripta Jain and other teachers working in government schools in Yamunanagar district filed a writ petition claiming higher payscale in view of the February 1994 instructions. The petitioners had foregone their promotion and the department was not granting them the higher pay scale as per the rules.

A Division Bench of consisting of Mr Justice Amarbir Singh Gill and Mr Justice V.S. Aggarwal, allowed the writ petition along with the costs of Rs 500.

Counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners had more than 20 years’ service as such were entitled to be placed in a higher pay scale in view of the clarification vide letter of December 29, 1995, as the sole purpose of these instructions was to compensate employees having long service.

Warrant against cop
From Our Correspondent

CHANDIGARH, Oct 11—The UT Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate today issued non- bailable warrant against a city Sub-Inspector, Maninder Singh, in a criminal intimidation case.

The complainant, Mr Iqbal Singh, had alleged that the accused, along with others, had trespassed his house and caused injuries to them and had taken their belonging on July 3,1998. The Judge observed that the accused was absent from the court and therefore, bail bonds and surety bonds of the accused had been cancelled.

One-year RI

Ajit Singh was sentenced to one- year rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 2000 by the UT Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mr Sant Parkash, in a food adulteration case.

It was alleged that a sample of arhar dal was taken and sent to public analysis lab. The report revealed that the sample did not conform to the standard laid down.

It was also revealed that arhar dal was adulterated with colour matter, identified as tartrazine. The accused had been working as in charge of Super Bazar.

Case adjourned

The UT CBI Special Judge adjourned the case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation against former UT Home Secretary, N.K Jain, till October 14. It was alleged that K.B Goel, Former Superindent, UT Administration, used to collect money on behalf of N.K Jain for getting the work of various officials and private individual done.

Bail denied

The UT Additional District and Sessions Judge, Mr R.C. Godara, dismissed the bail application of Ranbir Singh, a Palsora resident, in a kidnapping case. The accused had allegedly kidnapped a minor girl with the help of his wife and kept her in his custody in Uttar Pradesh.

Murder case

The Judicial Magistrate (first class) extended the judicial remand of three persons, allegedly involved in a Dhanas sarpanch’s murder case, till October 24. The accused — Lakhbir Singh, Charanjit Singh and Sukhdev Kaur — had allegedly killed the Dhanas sarpanch,Amrik Singh, on the night of September 13.

Corruption case

Himat Singh was sentenced to two-year rigorous imprisonment yesterday by UT Additional District and Session Judge in a corruption case.

The complainant, Mohamad Ahmad, alleged that the accused was an employee of the Telephone Department and had taken Rs 16000 to get his work done. The complainant further alleged that the accused had not returned his money. He also alleged that the accused had given him a check of Rs 5000, which was dishonoured in a bank.

The judge found him guilty and sentenced him to two-year rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs 1000.

Meanwhile, Jaspal Singh, a resident of Gurdaspur was sentenced to one-year rigorous imprisonment by UT Judicial Magistrate (Ist Class) in a rash driving case.

The complainant Mohan Lal had alleged that the cause of the accident was rash driving, in which victim Deepak Anand suffered injuries and was later admitted to hospital. The scooter had hit the victim’s cycle near Cricket Stadium on April16,1994. The case against the accused had been registered under Sections 279, 337, 304A of the Indian Penal Code on May 16,1994.

Bail granted

The UT Additional District and Session Judge today granted bail to Naveen Kumar in a case of issuing forged and bogus medical certificates.

The accused was a resident of Sector 20 and had been arrested by the Chandigarh crime branch on September 16 for issuing forged and bogus medical certificate to persons waiting to get driving licences.

Naveen Kumar granted bail on furnishing a bond of 20,000 and surety of same amount.

Remand extended

The UT Judicial Magistrate (Ist Class) on Tuesday extended judicial remand, of two persons, allegedly involved in a murder case, till October 23. It was alleged that the accused Satwinder Singh and Nirmal Singh had murdered Sukhdev Kaur, a resident of Sector 38.

The accused Satwinder Singh and Nirmal Singh were residents of Ludhiana. It was alleged that they had killed the victim for lure money.

CULTURE

I worship music, says Jaspinder
By Aditi Tandon
Tribune News Service

CHANDIGARH, Oct 11 — Her voice soothes you all the time. That is what is said about Jaspinder Narula, whose story is about obscurity one moment and recognition in another. After shooting to fame with her title track with Remo Fernandes in Pyar to hona hi tha, the singer is now receiving applause for the title song of Fiza.

Jaspinder was in town to shoot for the episode of Sur Sangeet, a Zee Alpha serial. “My future is not exactly planned. I just let things happen. It is better to leave certain things to God. Music will always fill all my days,” said Jaspinder. “A lot of memories are attached to this city. I also have many family connections here,” she said, adding that she had to catch up with some relatives before departing back.

An M.Phil in vocal music from Delhi University, Jaspinder has largely been groomed under the tutelage of her father, K.S. Narula. The rest she has picked up while taking the academic training in Delhi claims Jaspinder, “I have practised a lot. Music is in my genes and in my soul. I worship music.”

Although Jaspinder has been performing since she was seven years of age, playback singing happened to her by default. “I have performed many a time in Tagore Theatre. After taking my training in music, I went to Canada, where I stayed for a long time. I was drawn back to my moorings. I was never too comfortable in an alien land.”

When she was back, she found herself in Mumbai. After the break in Pyar to Hona hi tha, she has given some popular songs. She is now doing solo albums, but is concentrating more on films. 

Enthralling performance
by Suhas Vyas
Tribune News Service

CHANDIGARH, Oct 11 — The gathering at Pracheen Kala Kender, Sector 35, was treated to an enthralling performance by vocalist Suhas Chintman Vyas today.

Suhas Vyas kept the audience glued with his deft performance.

He has been practising the tradition of riyaaz along with his father for the past about 15 years. He, however, shifted to solo performances six to seven years back.

A graduate from Bombay University, Suhas has been performing on the AIR and is a graded artist. He has also toured a number of countries. He recently started elaborating the technique of developing a raga in stages and displaying its subtleties in a vivid style.