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PU syndicate to discuss
new courses at GMCH CHANDIGARH, Dec 2 — Deliberations on inspection committees for specialised postgraduate courses in allied fields of medicine are likely to feature prominently in the Syndicate meeting of Panjab University later this month. Informed sources said the new courses were proposed to commence from the coming academic session at Government Medical College, Sector 32. These courses are in dermatology, venerology, forensic medicine, tuberculosis, chest diseases and physiology. A BSc degree in ophthalmic techniques is also on the anvil. Another significant issue pertains to a Ministry of Science and Technology grant for advanced studies in related fields for a period of five years. The botany department will get Rs 23 lakh while statistics department will get Rs 31.5 lakh. The Syndicate will also discuss an item pertaining to cancellation of affiliation to GC DAV for the course in text procedure and practices in BA and BSc classes. Another academic issue pertains to holding a decision of the Law department in abeyance, following suggestion by the Academic Committee. The meeting was held in August. The rule said a person having passed three out of four papers prescribed for the LLM I course shall be eligible to join LLM II. The Syndicate will also ponder over proposed rates for officials on Senate election duty. The proposed rates are Rs 380 for the presiding officer; Rs 330 for the polling officer; Rs 190 for the supporting staff; Rs 570 for the deputy and assistant registrar ; and Rs 380 for superintendents. The construction business on the campus still awaits a final decision and a resolution of the House. The issue figured in the meeting earlier, but the information provided in the house was considered incomplete. There is a demand for more information on ‘ who worked on what project’. It was also felt that certain completed projects did not find mention in the list supplied to the House, and the issue was likely to generate heated debate. A UGC communication, marking the age of retirement at 60 of a category of identified officials, also finds mention in the agenda. The age has been put at 60 years and shall apply with immediate effect . This applies to Assistant Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Assistant Director of Physical Education, Deputy Director of Physical Education, Assistant Librarian and Deputy Librarian.  |
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Babies day at
school PANCHKULA The vivacious babies, judged in different categories on the basis of age, competed to outdo the rest as they pranced around, some even crying for attention, objecting to "step-motherly treatment" being meted out to them after their turn on-stage. Wanting to be the cynosure of all eyes, they wailed to be back again under the spotlight, occupying centre-stage. The events held to entertain the tiny-tots included a fashion parade and a tricycle race. The round that elicited a lot of excitement was the ``baby-on-the-shoulders'' race where the mothers of the participants raced with the babies sitting pretty on their shoulders. Later, the health status of the babies was determined by Dr Arun Dua and Dr Amit Gupta. The school students along with their teacher, Ms Divya Dutt, presented the school anthem ``Hum Satluj ke hain naujawan''. The Principal, Mr Krit Serai, welcomed the participants. The director, Mr Pritam Singh Serai, also addressed the gathering,
focusing on the necessity of healthy food during the formative years. A cultural programme was also held on the occasion as the children, dressed as vegetables, sporting charts to highlight their nutritive value, gave an entertaining show. A two-round fashion show, comprising a round on swimming costumes and another on ethnic wear, was presented. The judges for the baby show included Ms Leticia Ghuman, a former diplomat to Germany, Ms Madhurima Serai, Ms Leena Khanija, a parent, and Dr Charanjit Kaur, a paediatrician. The doctors also gave in the reports on health of the babies. The results of the contests are as follows: 0 to six months — Mannat Kang; Six months to one year — Ashiman (1), Saksham and Varundeep (2); 1 to 2 years — Arunima (1), Sidharth (2); 2 to 3 years — Tapsee (1), Rupal Chopra (2); 3 to 5 years — Bhavyadisha (1), Gurleen Bedi (2). Baby-on-shoulders race —
Alpna, Kamlesh, Anita, Shruti; musical chair — Ritu Kang, Jeetu Bedi; tricycle race —
Aarushi, Rahul Gill.
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Riot of colours marks annual
functions CHANDIGARH More than a 1000 students of the Chandigarh and Mohali branch of the school took part in various drills and dances presented on this
occasion. Commencing the programme with an impressive march past the tiny tots danced to the tune of Mambo Tequila. Aquatic life was depicted beautifully in the drill “The Amazing Water Bodies”. The most spectacular among all the items was “The Circus” where students disguised as animals jumped through torched rings. The traditional Bhangra item besides dance items like “The Swaying Beauties”, “The Illuminating Black Knights” and stunts of “The Dare Devils” was highly entertaining. Over a 100 students were awarded for excellence in academics for the session 1999-2000. Dr John V. George, Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), Haryana, was the chief guest and his wife Mrs. Ruby John was the guest of honour. Meanwhile, in a separate annual day function of the Evergreen Academy, Sector 34, held at Bal Bhawan here today, the tiny tots presented a host of colourful dances like the Ribbon Dance, and Garden of Love in which the children dressed up as birds, butterflies and flowerers. Attired in colourful ethnic outfits the tiny tots also presented a traditional Bhangra and a Gujrati dance in which about 15 students swayed to the tune of ‘Dhol baje.’ Giving away the trophies to the dedicated staff of the school, Mrs Kanwal Thakar Singh, National Badminton Champion and an Arjuna awardee wished a bright future to the students. Mr Donald Banerjee, Chief News Editor, The Tribune was also honoured for his long association and contribution towards the upliftment of the school. Using this occasion to generate awareness among the parents regarding the child
immunisation programme, Dr S. Gandhok stressed the need of immunising every child to safeguard their future. |
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Children welcome migratory birds CHANDIGARH Mr
S. K. Sharma, president of the Survey of India informed that the bird-count showed about 1500 birds which included exotic varieties like the Gadwal, Wigeon, Mallard, Pintail, Teal, Shovellers, Brahminy ducks and Red crested Pochards. Lt Col C.S. Bewli, deputy director, Survey of India led the students in scanning the lake area through a telescope.Besides putting up an impressive exhibition by the Survey of India, various contests including bird identification, quiz contest, slogan contest and painting contests were also conducted on this occasion. |
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Festival of plays at YPS SAS Nagar Four schools, YPS, Mohali, St Stephens, Chandigarh, Minerva Academy, Daon, and DAV Public School, Dera Bassi. Plays like the Monkey’s Paw, Samajdar Log, Can You Keep a Secret? Antim Samadhan and Wrong Number were staged on the occasion. The students also presented mimes and skits. This was the second cultural show presented by the ICSE schools jointly. In August these schools had staged a show at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh. |
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Colourful fete at PU hostel CHANDIGARH The gathering was thin in the opening hours, but the crowd strength picked up later. There were many requests for messages to near and dear ones, accompanied with a request song, at the request stalls.
The quiz, antakshri and fun games had good crowds. A senior student said the number of stalls seemed less. |
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Disabled day contest
results PANCHKULA The children were given different themes related to disability and were given fluorescent stickers with the message “We are there for you”. The director of the centre, Mr Tarun Attrey, said the idea of the contest on the eve of World Disabled Day was to sensitise children to the emotional and physical needs of the physically challenged. All students were given participation certificates and complimentary membership to the computer-cum-activity based programme centre. The results of the various contests are as follows: Painting Competition Nursery and KG — Gautam Pranjal of Bhavan Vidyalaya (1), Ujjwal Ashish of St John’s (2), Garima Goel of Saupins (3). Painting Competition 4-6 age group — Nitish Thakur of St Xavier’s (1), Ayush of Bhavan Vidyalaya (2), Abhinandini Arora of Shemrock International (3). Painting Competition 7-10 age group — Nishant Goyal of Bhavan Vidyalaya (1), Aanchal of Shemrock International (2), Varun Rai of Jainendra Public School (3). Slogan writing 7-10 age group — Anish of Saupin’s (1), Dharampal of Jainendra Public School (2), Arun of Manav Mangal (3). Slogan Writing 10-13 age group — Manoj Sharma of Manav Mangal (1), Amit Thakur of Bhavan Vidyalaya (2), Swati Swani of Bhavan Vidyalaya (3). Story Writing 12-15 age group — Siddharth Goyal of Bhavan Vidyalaya (1), Nidhi Gupta of Bhavan Vidyalaya (2), Umang Nayyar of Saupins (3). Paint Brush on Computers 4-6 age group — Kartik of Jainendra Public School (1), Tanvi Singhmar of Woodland’s School (2), Shelly of Jainendra Public School (3). Paint Brush on Computers 7-10 age group — Meetu Sondhi of Bhavan Vidyalaya (1), Nirwan Sharma of Valley Public School (2), Piyush of Jainendra Public School
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One sentenced for selling impure milk CHANDIGARH, Dec 2 — Surat Singh, a resident of Khudda Lahora, was sentenced to six months rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs 1000 in a food adulteration case. It was alleged that the food Inspector had inspected the premises of the accused on March 4,1993 and found ten drums of unindicated milk. A sample was sent for analysis and the milk was found
deficient. Remand extended The police had registered a case under Section 224,225 of the Indian Penal Code at the Sector 26 police station on November 15, on the complaint of Vijay Sukla, Superintendent of the Nari Niketan. Murder case It was alleged that the accused Lakhbir Singh, Sukhdev Kaur, Charanjit Singh had murdered the sarpanch of Dhanas, Amrik Singh. Summons issued The complainant, Managing Director of the Sansar Urban Housing Development, Mr Bharat Bhushan, had alleged that the accused owed a sum of Rs 9,04,467 to the company. The cheque which bounced was for Rs 7,00,000.
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HUDA plea on Tibetan
market upheld PANCHKULA, Dec 2 — Upholding the plea of HUDA seeking removal of the Tibetan market of Sector 8, the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Mr Darshan Singh today, dismissed the application of the Tibetans who had sought a stay on the removal of the market, granted by a lower court. The Tibetans had stated that while the lower court had stayed their removal, it had failed to give any indication on the opening of stalls for business purposes. Meanwhile,
HUDA, in it’s appeal had sought removal of the market on the grounds that their licence had been cancelled and the refund was available at their office. It may be recalled that the Tibetans had been allotted the site by HUDA after charging of a licence
fee. This was, however, cancelled by the state CM at a Sarkar Apke Dwar programme in the district where the local businessmen had objected to the opening of the market. Following cancellation by HUDA in compliance of the orders of the CM, the Tibetans had filed a case. |
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