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Plans for computer education
await HC order Chandigarh, March 12 The Chandigarh Administration, however, send senior officers to be present in court and plead for an early decision. In fact, the date for hearing was also fixed, after the Administration requested for an early hearing keeping in mind the school sessions which begin from April, 2001. In November last year, the Administration had invited private parties of repute in the field of computer education, to run specialised computer education courses in 67 schools and 4 government colleges in the city from the session beginning April 2001. But an ensuing legal battle due over an earlier tender invited about 8 months ago for the same work has put a brake on the proceedings. For the moment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has allowed Chandigarh Administration to open the technical as well as the commercial bids, however, the same cannot be declared till pendency of the case relating to the previous tender which was cancelled. Sources say the first tender was cancelled as the Administration, after declaring its information technology policy, wanted to upgrade the requirements for selecting the private party. ISO certification was made mandatory and the student-teacher ratio was fixed. In the first bid, none of the applicant companies had ISO certification. One company, which had applied in the first round moved court challenging the cancellation of the tender. In the tenders invited in the second round, the Administration sought separate rates for vocational and certificate courses and separate courses to be run for
Microsoft certification and in colleges. It was also essential for the bidding parties to have an annual turnover of Rs 3 crore. The companies, were also supposed to have their own computer hardware and software, the configuration of hardware and its latest upgrades having been incorporated in the terms and conditions. The Administration laid down the primary qualifications of the computer tutors to be employed by the companies. In schools, the course would have been for students of class VI and above, while all college students of government colleges could participate. It was also decided to extend the scheme to aided colleges at a later stage, said sources. The syllabus has been finalised and the private parties will be teaching according to the new syllabus. Other guidelines will also be laid down by the Education Department of the Administration and the private companies will be following them for teaching and laying down of new systems. |
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Paper-cutting craft
demonstrated Chandigarh, March 12 The day started with the Commonwealth flag hoisting ceremony with Ms Shirani, senior programme officer at the CYP, in the presence of the centre’s employees and members. Later in the day, a demonstration of the paper-cutting craft was given by Ustad Prabal Pramanik. Ustad Pramanik gave a detailed demonstration of how he was able to create landscapes and figures by cutting paper finely. After the demonstration, Mr Pramanik also explained to the audience the way the paper-cutting craft can be learnt and create images they liked. Mr Pramanik also held a shadow puppet show after the demonstration. As he made the puppets move behind the translucent paper, accompanied by the strains of flute playing in the corner, the magic of Krishna and Radha in the Vrindavan was recreated on the screen. As the show ended, Mr Pramanik explained to the audience that every one who wanted to learn how to hold a puppet show was capable to do so. “This art is an art of the hands and thus has direct human involvement. It is personal and creative and everyone can in her or his own manner entertain by creating puppets and thus creating a world of their own for their ownselves in the end.” |
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Seminar on autonomy debate at PU Chandigarh, March 12 The panelists on Punjab included Prof
A.S. Narang, IGNOU, New Delhi; Prof P.S. Verma and Dr S.S. Jodhka from PU. The panelists taking up the autonomy debate in J&K included, Prof Rekha Chowdhry from Jammu University and eminent journalist, Mr Balraj Puri. The comparative perspective on the issues raised by the debate were dealt with by Dr Mani Bhushan and Dr Manindra Nath Thakur, both from the Delhi University. Dr Ashutosh Kumar, Reader, Panjab University and convener of the seminar introduced the theme of the seminar and raised the questions relating to the debate in the context of J&K and Punjab. |
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Variety show by
students Chandigarh, March 12 The function began with a religious hymn, followed by items like ‘qawwali’, ‘Carnival in Goa’, ‘Alphabet Song’, ‘Journey to Fairyland’ and ‘Live and Let Live’. A Tableau was also prepared by students. Besides ‘Bhumro’ and ‘Bonanza of Rhymes’, ‘giddha’ and ‘bhangra’ also entertained the audience. Mr Tarlochan Singh, Vice-Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities presided over the function and praised students and teachers. Besides members of the managing committee of the school, its Chairman, Mr Gurdev Singh Gill, was also present on the occasion. Earlier, Ms S. Ahluwalia, Principal of the school, read out the annual report. |
Plea on judge advocate overruled Chandigarh, March 12 The defence had earlier submitted that as per the Army Rules, the judge advocate could not participate in the deliberations of the court. The judge advocate could only render legal advice to the five-member court. The defence had also submitted that the court proceedings were to be conducted by the GCM’s presiding officer and not by the judge advocate, as was the case here. Though the prosecution was not able to show any provisions wherein the judge advocate could conduct proceedings, it contended that as per Rule 142, the judge advocate could address a question to the prosecution, the defence or a witness. The judge advocate, in his advice, stated that as per Rule 141 the judge advocate was entitled to put questions or raise objections. He also stated that under Rule 61 it was the responsibility of the judge advocate to sum up the proceedings of the trial. |
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HIGH COURT Chandigarh, March 12 In their petition taken up by Mr. Justice V.S. Aggarwal and Mr. Justice M.L. Singhal of the High Court, Mr. Sham Lal of Samana had earlier sought directions to the state of Punjab and other respondents against allowing Mr. Singla to contest the elections for the post of President as he had already been removed from the same post. Going into the background, he had stated that Mr. Singla was removed vide a notification issued on July 25 last year after an inquiry into the allegations of misuse of power and causing loss to the council was held.
Order retiring Dy
Director quashed
Allowing a writ petition filed by the Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry Mr Ram Kumar Gupta, a division Bench of the High Court today quashed an order retiring him compulsorily. In his petition, Mr Gupta had earlier stated that the order carried stigma. It had mentioned that the petitioner was being retired as he was of doubtful integrity, counsel for Mr Gupta had added. After hearing the arguments, Mr Justice
V.S. Aggarwal and Mr Justice Amar Bir Singh Gill observed: “It has specifically been mentioned that the petitioner is being retired compulsorily because of doubtful integrity. Thus, the stigma having been caused, the impugned order cannot be sustained. It is liable to be quashed.... The respondent, if deemed appropriate, may pass an order in accordance with the law”.
Political status
not used: Bibi
The High Court today took on record former SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur’s reply denying the allegations of misusing the concession of anticipatory bail earlier granted to her. In her reply submitted to Mr. Justice S.S. Nijjar on a petition seeking the cancellation of bail filed by the “husband” Kamaljit Singh of her daughter, Bibi stated that she had not used her political and social status to influence the witnesses or hamper the investigations in the case. Her counsel stated that an affidavit in support of the allegations by any of the witnesses had not been placed on record. He added that Bibi had regularly been appearing before the investigating team. The case will now come up on March 19.
Contempt notice
to DGHS
Mr Justice
J.S. Khehar today asked Haryana’s Director General of Health Services, P. L. Jindal to show cause why proceedings under the Contempt of Courts Act should not be initiated against him for alleged non compliance of orders regarding the release of higher pay scale to a Yamunanagar resident. In his petition, a multi-purpose health worker,
Sameul, had earlier alleged that even after the lapse of over six months, no decision regarding the release of first and second higher-standard pay scale was taken by the respondent.
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DISTRICT COURTS Chandigarh, March 12 The father of the deceased, Mr Sukhdev Singh, had lodged a complaint against the accused and it was alleged that his daughter, Rani, had consumed some poisonous substance on account of harassment meted out to her by the accused. The accused Rashpal Kaur was acquitted as the prosecution had failed to prove any of the offence against her. However, the prosecution was able to prove the offence against the other three accused — Mohan Singh, Ranbir Singh, Surjit Singh — under Section 498-A of the IPC. The three accused were sentenced to three years’ rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 500 each. Club case adjourned The UT Civil Judge (junior division) on Monday adjourned the Chandigarh Club case for March 22. The case was filed by Satnam Singh and Harpreet Singh for taking appropriate legal action against the respondent, the secretary and returning officer of the Chandigarh Club for not obeying the adinterim injunction passed by the local court on March 2. The respondent and returning officer today appeared before the court through its counsel. SI granted bail Ram Rattan, an SI in Chandigarh Police, was on Monday granted bail by the UT Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mr Ashok Kumar, in a case of dowry. The accused was granted bail on furnishing a bond of Rs 20,000. It may recalled that on March 7, the Additional Sessions Judge, Mr S.K.Goel, had directed the counsel for Ram Rattan to produce the respondent at 10 a.m. on March 8 before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Chandigarh while accepting the revision petition filed by the Public Prosecutor, Mr Rajinder Singh, against the judgement of the Additional CJM. The judge had ordered the trial court to apply its mind afresh pertaining to the police remand sought by the Chandigarh Administration. |
Babbu Maan back with
Saun di
Jhadi Chandigarh, March 12 Maan, who has written all the songs himself for Saun di Jhadi said that his second album is superior in comparison to his first album Tu meri Miss India as far as the technical aspect is concerned. Addressing a press conference at Hotel Mountview here today, the singer said that the recording studios in Mumbai were far ahead with their sophisticated equipments which make a marked difference in the overall presentation of the album. With his melodious lyrics the singer has captured the essence of love in his song Dil tan pagal hai and Raat chandni. The title track Saaun di Jhadi evokes a mood for dance, while another number Toon Saunke Raat Guzari is a soft and tearing song that reflects the tragic state of a young lover’s mind. The music for the songs is given by Jaidev Kumar who has given recent hits like Dil Le Gayi and Kudi Kudi. The video for the title song and Dil tan.... is directed by Amitoje Maan of Mirza fame |
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Music for the
soul Chandigarh, March 12 Penaz drew from the best of poets ranging from Mirza Ghalib to Shakeel Badayuni to Daag Dehlvi. Setting the pace with Dil ke aaine mein yaadon ki chamak baki hai...meri saason mein abhi teri mehak baki hai, Penaz went on to sing Ghalib’s Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai, aakhir is dard ki dava kya hai...... Then came the touching lyrics of another great ghazal which Penaz presented, Dost nazaren badalne lage, yaar katra ke chalne lage, aapse dosti kya hui, dushmani ka maza aa gaya... Penaz was so much in control of the audience that they lapped up whatever she gave them. Her forte, however, were ghazals and nazams, not to miss a Punjabi song which the singer presented on public demand. She graduated from classical to light to popular music. Her mix for the evening was just right to please everyone from among the distinguished gathering. No wonder then that the crowd kept applauding her with all enthusiasm. The show was also made worthwhile on account of the amazing accompaniments provided by Salim Ahmad on tabla, Farid Ahmad on harmonium, Bittoo Sharma on the octopod, Vinni on the keyboard and Sushant Sharma on the guitar. Compering for the evening was done by Dr S.K.Punia, and the show had been arranged on the occasion of anniversary of a beauty clinic. |
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Ragas made easy by Bhim Sen
Sharma Chandigarh, March 12 Stressing that knowledge of rhythm was a prerequisite to understanding ragas, Mr Sharma illustrated various shades of ragas including Bhairavi, Tori, Behag, Kalyani, Rupali and Bilaval. To get his message across to the student community he sang, Sacho tero naam jagat me using different ragas on the same instrument . Highlighting various techniques of sitar, Mr Sharma also spoke on the relation between vocal and instrumental music. |
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‘Pop no challenge
to Punjabi folk’ Chandigarh, March 12 In this album, Hardeep has portrayed various aspects of Punjabi culture. The use of traditional instruments is another speciality of his songs. The artist who strongly feels against the western treatment to Punjabi folk, says Punjabi beat in its own right has been able to attract audience all over the country. This national-level hockey player-turned-folk-singer has been performing for the past 15 years. Some of his famous albums are Ishq Di Balle Balle, Chandigarh Shahr Di Kudi, Saoni Ni Mera Dil Le Gayi, Bolpunjab De, Pyar Ho Gaya, Ho Gayi Lala Lala, Chandigarh Kare Ashiki and Munde Gabroo Punjabi. This album has music by Sokhpal Sukh. The lyrics are by Devender Khannewala, Gill Surjit, Bhatti Bhariwala, Pappa Rajewalia and Sarabjit Dharni. |
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