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KV teachers update their skills Chandigarh, May 30 The broad spectrum of activities included lectures and talks by eminent and experienced academicians, including Dr J.N. Joshi, ex-Prof in Panjab University’s Department of Education, Ms Brinder Aulakh, Director Regional Institute of English, Dr H.B.L. Bohra, ex-Prof and Head of Behavioral Sciences in HIPA, Mr Narottam Sharma, ex-senior member of faculty in RIE at Chandigarh, Mr Prakash Sharma, Senior member of faculty, Child development and psychology, Government Home Science College, Chandigarh. In addition to these speakers, senior functionaries of KVS delivered lectures. These included Mr C.L. Chautani, Education Officer KVS, Mr S.K. Gupta, Venue Director and Principal KV, Sector 29, Chandigarh and Mr H.L. Verma, Principal K.V. No 2 Patiala. K.V. teachers specialising in various fields namely Mr G.C. Dhiman, drawing teacher, K.V. 2, 3 BRD, Chandigarh also delivered a talk on mask and toy making. Mr B. S. Dhillon, PET, K.V Sector 29 talked about strengthening morning assembly and indoor outdoor games. Ms Kirandeep K.V., Zirakpur, gave a lecture on use of OHP for primary classes . The three resource persons for the course Ms C Ummatt, H.M K.V. High, Ground, Ms Shashi Sood, K.V. Mullanpur, Garibdas and Ms Bulbul Dhillon, K.V., Sector 29, Chandigarh deliberated on each and every aspect of primary education, amply demonstrating the techniques for improvement. The participants were divided into groups from day one to interact, prepare detailed plans and give presentations on all important areas which included competency based planning, joyful learning through activities, setting of competency based question papers, information evaluation in classes I and II, format for folio records, minimum learning programme and class management. An educational excursion to Kasauli was also organised with the purpose of highlighting the importance of outdoor learning. According to the course Director, Ms Sudesh Prakash, Principal, K.V. Zirakpur, the entire programme centered round the development of the child in all facets which include academic, physical, emotional, aesthetic, social, moral and environmental awareness and sensitization of the teachers of child rights. An exhibition displaying the material used for exposure and enrichment of the participants as also the plans and presentations made by the participants was organised as part of the valedictory programme. A comprehensive report prepared on the deliberations of the entire course was presented to Ms Manju Lata Saxena, Assistant Commissioner KVS, Chandigarh region, and distributed to each participant in her valedictory address. Infrastructural facilities including boarding and lodging were made available by the venue director, Principal S.K. Gupta.  |
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800 take part in painting
contest Chandigarh, May 30 The painting competition was organised by the Environment Department of UT Administration. The competition was organised as part of the forthcoming World Environment Day celebrations. The prize winning paintings will be displayed on the World Environment Day at Log Hut, a forest rest house at Kansal where children will interact with the Governor on June 5. The results of the competition are as follows: Age Group: Below nine years Topics — Environment, air and water pollution. First — Kriti Sharma (Sacred Heart Convent); second- Kanchi (Little Flower Convent) and third — Saakshi Sharda — Carmel Convent , Sector 9. Consolation prizes were given to Jivtesh, Vikram and Yamini. Age Group : Nine to 13 years; Topic — Shramdan at Sukhna Lake or vehicular pollution. First — Neha Thakur (GMSSS, Sector 35); second — Deepali Thaper (GMSSS, Sector 35) and third — Sneh (GMSSS, Sector 19). Consolation prizes were win by Jasminder Kaur (GMSSS, Sector 35), Nityanshu (GMSSS, Sector 16), Pardeep Kumar (GSSS, Sector 20), Neha (GMSSS, Sector 19), Mamta Yadav (Government Model Middle School, Manimajra), Ritu Beri and Ritu Raj (Government Model High School, Sector 36). Age group : Above 13 years Topic: Chandigarh environment good or bad. First — Varinder Saini (GGSSS, Sector 8); second — Geetu (Government Model High School, Sector 36) and third — Sonal (GMSSS, Sector 16). Consolation prizes were won by Amanpreet Singh (GMSSS, Sector 22 A); Ritika (GMSSS, Sector 21), Lakhbir Singh (GSSS, Sector 20 D), Amneet Kaur (GGSSS, Sector 20 B), Mamta Yadav (Government Model High School, Sector 36D) and Kiran Mehra (House no 237, Sector 10 A). |
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Stone of DAV Public School
laid SAS Nagar, May 30 This was stated by Mr Gyan Prakash Chopra, president of the committee, at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the DAV Public School in Phase X here today. He said the committee would never detach itself from its roots of rich vedic tradition bestowed upon it by the founder of Arya Samaj, Swami Dayanand. He said the committee had opened a public school here as the town and the southern sectors of Chandigarh lacked a good DAV institution. The construction of a two-acre plot would begin soon and the committee would extend all support to raise a prestigious school. Mr Madan Mohan Mittal, Punjab Food and Supplies Minister, lauded the role of the DAV institutions in the field of education. He said the Punjab Government was promoting educational institutions in the state. Computer education was being imparted in schools to help students avail of modern facilities. |
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Students given
uniforms Chandigarh, May 30 A colourful function was presented by the students in which the presented bhangra, poems, mono-acting and songs. The Principal, Mr Bahadur Singh, said”, the regular students of night schools are being given incentives from time to time which include school bags, stationery items uniforms and refreshments.” Five students of the school were honoured for their outstanding achievements in various fields Mahesh was awarded for cent per cent attendance, Narinder for being best learner, Narain for standing first in Class V and for being best volleyball player, Nisha for being best athlete in the school and Krishan for being the most obedient student. The District Education Officer, UT, Mr Brahmjit Kalia, was the chief guest. Mahant Jai Dev Giri of the Prachin Dronacharya Ashram, Maloya, presided over the function. The Deputy District Education Officer, UT, was also present on the occasion. |
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STATE OF THE HOSTELS Chandigarh ‘‘Security? You must be joking. This is not a girl’s hostel. We are free to come and go as we please. There is no one to stop us and why should there be?’’quips a resident. But the Principal thinks otherwise. ‘‘The security of the hostels needs to be tightened up. And from the next session, we are going to take steps that will change this free-for-all atmosphere in the hostels.’’ says Mr R.C. Jeevan. But the students are more than happy with the status quo. ‘‘We have almost everything that we need here. We have a nick-nack shop, a barber, a dry cleaner, a fruit juice shop, a shoe maker, a press wallah, an STD booth, all within the campus. If we have any problem with electrical or fittings, we have an electrician and a carpenter available all the time.” So basically there is nothing to complain about? “No, the food is not very good and there are always fewer rooms than the number of students who want them. So we have to share rooms. The ground floor rooms are larger in size, but at times there are four boys in each room,” says another resident. “The food is not the kind the boys demand, but it is subsidised and considering that they pay just Rs 35 for three meals, the food is worth that amount,” says a college teacher. But then the students also do not generally complain about the quality of the food. The college also has a canteen which offers snacks and sweets, and a South Indian restaurant. Anyone who looks for a change from the routine mess food, can have his meal there. Unlike other hostels, a resident does not have to make a minimum payment to the mess. One can easily not have one’s food in the mess all the year through, say a former hostel warden. How do the residents spend their evenings? “Those who are new to remain in the hostel in the evening. The seniors are rarely there. “But then we have cable TV, a gymnasium and table tennis in the hostel,” says a resident. For Rs 8000 per year, the hostellers are happy with the facilities the hostels offer. Is there anything else they can ask for? Yes, a single room to each resident. The college has 11th and 12th classes and about 300 of the 700 residents are from these classes. But by the end of the session the pressure on the rooms eases considerably and the residents are comfortable,” says a college teacher. “What is needed is a full time warden and a hostel superintendent. There is a warden for each of the four hostels but none of them stays on the campus. They live close by and can be called to the hostel in an emergency, but since wardenship is by rotation, none of them takes interest in the hostel and its activities,” says a student. The residents are happy, but they wish they had a swimming pool, hot water in the bathrooms, and a cyber cafe. |
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B.Com III results Chandigarh, May 30 |
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Training course concludes Chandigarh, May 30 |
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Certificate course from next session Chandigarh, May 30
More Class X stars Chandigarh, May 30 |
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Scooter dealer
penalised Chandigarh, May 30 The complainant, Mr Purshotam Ohri, purchased a Bajaj Chetak Classic scooter from Hind Motors, Industrial Area, at a cost of Rs 22,138. He alleged that the scooter had given him trouble right from the beginning . There was leakage of petrol from the tank, and of oil from the engine, noise emanating from the rear wheel, wobbling of handle and frequent breaking of gear wire and clutch wire. In addition, the mileage was low, the right side indicator bulb had fused and the engine often used to stop working. There was defect in the silencer and the kick was frequently free. The scooter was taken to the workshop, but the complainant was not satisfied as the defects remained the same. Later the Engineer of the manufacturing company conducted an examination of the scooter, but that proved ineffective. The engine of the scooter was opened twice and 98 per cent of the parts of the scooter were changed, but the problems remained same. When after a number of attempts, the scooter was not repaired properly, the complainant filed a case against Hind Motors to refund the cost of the scooter and accessories. He also sought Rs 14,600 on account of harassment and cost of the case. The Bench, comprising the president, Mr R.P. Bajaj, and members, Mr H.S. Walia, and Ms Urvashi Agnihotri, allowed the complainant with consolidated costs of Rs 6,000
including compensation for harassment and the expenses incurred by the complainant for taking the scooter repeatedly to the workshop. The agency was also directed to refund the amount of Rs 22,138 towards cost of the scooter, besides the amount spent by the complainant on the accessories, with interest at the rate 12 per cent per annum from August 5, 1996, till the date of payment. |
Mehar’s first love — ramp
shows Chandigarh, May 30 The Australian Fashion Week was an unique experience says Mehar. “ All outfits were designed on Indian motifs and the show was presented in an ambience that was purely Indian. It was a home away from home for me,” says this super model. Though her face became familiar after she won Miss Perfect Ten and Miss Beautiful Hair in Femina Miss India contest, 1993, it was the prestigious Revlon project that put her in the league of Cindy Crawford and others. Life after that has never been the same for her. She bagged top most modelling assignments that included creativeline sweaters, Hero Honda, Vimal Sarees and a string of fashion shows for the top most designers of the country. “Campaigns give you a lot of money but when it comes to gaining of work satisfaction, ramp shows are the best”, says Mehar. “It puts you directly in touch with the audience which is both challenging and rewarding,” she adds. How does she view her career in the next five years? “I take one day at a time. I am satisfied with whatever I am doing at present and when I feel the need to change over to some other career I would do it at the appropriate time”, replies this open, friendly Arian woman who loves to listen to music and spend time with her family. Mehar has set up a finishing school “Mehar Bhasin Academy” that gives training in modelling alongwith personality development and overall grooming programmes. “I want to teach the youngsters who are interested in entering this glamour world, the right thing to do with their looks, their table manners and tricks of good public relations which we had learnt the hard way,” she says. |
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Moving impressions
of innocence Chandigarh, May 30 In this series the artist has made an attempt to view the world through the eye of an innocent child and his dreams of making this world a better place. The exhibits depict the impressions of a child who is trying to say that this earth is beautiful place and is supposed to be enjoyed through a series of abstracts in mixed media is thought- provoking. “There is always some hidden reason behind every action of human beings,” says the artist. “A deep analysis of those reasons lead to the truth of existence,” he adds. The artist who is inspired by Hindu philosophy has also captured the consistency of life in canvas with four coloured squares in the backdrop of virgin white. An exclamation sign in deep blue in bright orange background reflects the unpredictability of life. “Life itself is a big exclamation sign, so why think about it at all,” says the artist in a philosophical tone. Brij, who is armed with a Master’s degree in Economics and Master of Fine Arts from Redfort University, Virginia, has a number of exhibitions to his credit. |
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