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June 21, 2001, Chandigarh, India   
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CM’s assurance to
lecturers HIGH COURT Vandals target martyr’s
statues Man killed, wife seriously injured
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Water-borne diseases claim 3
lives Kalka’s SSC exam
toppers Change in admission policy
denied Panic over ransom
threat NCP to appoint mandal observers Nursing college plan shelved Man poisoned to
death, says family Pesticide firm
raided, workers
arrested Sarpanch
shot dead
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CM’s assurance to
lecturers Chandigarh, June 20 According to an official release, Mr Chautala, who was reviewing the issue with the department officials, said that lecturers found surplus in a particular college would be adjusted in government-aided private colleges. A surplus lecturer would join the new college in continuation of his/her previous service and would be entitled to all benefits of his/her seniority. The preference of the lecturers would be taken into account while making such adjustment. The release added that the number of such lecturers was around 30. According to the release, the government policy was worked out on the basis of the requirement of the teaching faculty in colleges as per the university norms. In order to improve the quality of teaching at the undergraduate level, small-size sections and practical groups had been allowed in accordance with the norms. In the case of a department where a lone teacher was teaching a subject to all undergraduate classes, full posts had been allowed. In all cases where the teaching load was 50 per cent or more of the stipulated workload under the university norms, a full post had been allowed. If a vacancy arose on account of the retirement of a teacher by September 30, adjustment of any surplus lecturer of the college would be made against the vacancy. The release added that colleges would be allowed to increase their intake at the undergraduate level following the shifting of plus one and plus two classes. The faculty requirement would be worked out on the basis of new admissions. The entire faculty of a particular college would be retained if required on the basis of the workload of the 2001 session. The FC College for Women, Hisar, and DAV College, Pehowa would be permitted to have B.Sc classes and retain the required faculty. However, once the posts fell vacant, grant-in-aid against these posts would be stopped. It was also decided to permit B.Sc in instrumentation at CRM Jat College, Hisar and allow it to retain the faculty in physics. Also, the release added, 11 private colleges, located in areas where there was no senior secondary school, had been permitted to have plus one and plus two classes. DAV College, Naneola, DAV College, Pundri, YMD College, Nuh, SJK College, Kalanaur, BAR Janta College, Kaul, Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Dhand, GHS, Mahavidyalaya, Jiwan Nagar, Sirsa and Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Pundri had been allowed to retain plus one and plus two classes in all streams. Plus one and plus two science and commerce classes had been permitted in DAV College, Sadhaura. Only plus two classes had been permitted for MP College for Girls, Dabwali and BPSM Girls College, Khanpur Kalan. Government College, Meham had been permitted to have plus one and plus two classes only this year. Government College, Gohana, had been allowed to have the plus two class for this year only. Meanwhile, the state government’s policy on the adjustment of surplus teachers has been welcomed by the Haryana College Teachers Union (HCTU). A delegation of the HCTU, led by its president, Mr Shamsher Singh, met Ms Anuradha Gupta, Higher Education Commissioner of Haryana, here today to discuss the issue. Ms Gupta told the delegation that no college teacher would be retrenched and all surplus teachers would be adjusted as per the rationalisation policy of the government, stated a press release issued by the HCTU. Chandigarh, June 20 In a statement here, Mr Hooda said compartment students would suffer the loss of a full academic year under the new policy. Moreover, those who would not get admission to colleges would not be able to continue their studies through correspondence due to economic and social difficulties. The UGC had directed that classes should be held for students to overcome the problem, but the guidelines were not being followed by the state government. The HPCC chief added that this was a sinister move by the pro-elite Chautala government to deprive youth belonging to the lower strata of higher education. The policy would have a disastrous impact on education and the economy of Haryana, Mr Hooda said. |
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HIGH COURT Chandigarh, June 20 Claiming to be on the hit list of terrorists, Mr Bhajan Lal, in his petition taken up by Mr Justice S.S. Sudhalkar and Mr Justice K.S. Garewal, had earlier stated that his life was in danger as he had taken steps to contain militancy when Punjab was facing threat. Giving details, the petitioner had added that he was attacked by the militants in America following which five accused were nabbed by the police and sentenced to five years imprisonment for hatching a conspiracy to eliminate him. Seeking directions to the Union of India, the Director-General of National Security Guards, besides the state of Haryana, to provide him with “necessary security cover by a central agency”, the petitioner had claimed that the state of Haryana was informed by the Central Government regarding the decision to replace the NSG security cover with the local police. His counsel had added that the state was also asked to inform Mr Bhajan Lal regarding the move to change the security arrangement following which he had forwarded representations to the Union Home Minister and the Prime Minister but had not received any reply. Highlighting the urgency behind filing the petition, counsel had asserted that the NSG security cover could be withdrawn at any movement. He had added that “Z+” security had been provided not only at his residence, but also while the former CM was on the move. |
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Vandals target martyr’s
statues Hisar, June 20 The latest instance of desecration of the statue of a martyr Madan Lal Dhingra, here on Monday has highlighted the sorry state of hundreds of such statues all over the state. The local bodies have almost given up the maintenance of these statues in the absence of funds. These structures have become the favourite late night haunts of drunkards, drug addicts and anti-social elements who vandalise the statues at will. Madan Lal Dhingra’s statue stands atop a pedestal built in the centre of a platform at a prominent place in the posh Red Square market. On Monday people to the market found that both hands of the statue had been
chiseled off. The incident led to tension in the town. The police has registered a case and announced a reward for those providing clues. However, no arrest have been made so far. This is not the first instance of its kind in the town or for that matter Haryana. Over the years the number of such incidents have steadily increased. A few months ago, miscreants removed the spectacle from the statue of Dr B. R. Ambedkar located in the courtyard of the local mini secretariat. The statue was repaired with the help of local social organisations. Likewise, the statue of Netaji Subhas Chander Bose located at the Camp Chowk here has been vandalised several times. Enquiries reveal that the statues of other prominent leaders including that of the Father of the Nation, Lala Lajpat Rai and Sardar Patel have suffered damage from time to time in the past. Police records show that similar incidents have been taking place regularly in other parts of the state as well. Most of the small structures on which these statues stand have turned into unofficial garbage dumps. If the statue happens to be located in a market, the open space around it is generally occupied illegally by shopkeepers of the area who install their generators there. The statues of Bhagat Singh and Rajguru here are covered with black soot due to the smoke emitted by the generators. In most towns rehriwalas surround the small parks since these landmarks happen to be located at prominent places. They throw all their garbage in the park, which attracts stray animals. In the evenings, drunkards and drug addicts occupy these places. No local organisation has earmarked funds for the maintenance of these statues. Some of the statues are spruced up for a few hours every year for garlanding these on the birth or death anniversary of the late leader. The organisers of the function do not even care to remove the buntings around the structure after the function. Within a few days the buntings vanish leaving the thin rope intact which gives the statue a shabby look. Mr Rajpal Singh, SP, said most of these incidents were the handiwork of drunkards and drug addicts. Most of the structures are not properly illuminated at night, which gives these elements an additional reason to flock there in the evenings. He said the local administration had now initiated a move to install proper lighting around these structures to keep anti-social elements out. He said such incidents could only be ruled out if the social organisations joined hands with the administration in maintaining these places properly.
Till that happens, the national heroes are at the mercy of vandals. |
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Man killed, wife seriously injured Ambala, June 20 Ramu, who was working as a chowkidar in poultry farm located in Bhadholi village 12 km from Ambala cantontment, was killed and his wife, Sita Devi, was dragged out of their one-room home and attacked by the assailants, who were armed with iron rods and sharpedged weapon. The attack is reported to have taken place at about 3.30 a.m. at the poultry farm which is close to the GT Road, The police believes that the attackers entered the poultry farm and when challenged by Ramu, who hails from Nepal, he was beaten to death. The attack came to light when the workers in the neighbouring poultry farm heard the cries of Sita Devi. She had been beaten up and left outside. The neighbouring workers called up the owners and the police was informed. Sita Devi was rushed to the Civil Hospital, Ambala cantonment, from where she was referred to the PGI, Chandigarh. A visit to the spot revealed that the one-room home of Ramu was in a disarray. A large trunk had been opened and the contents were strewn in the room. The bed was blood-soaked. Just outside the poultry farm, a trunk was lying open and old clothes had been taken out of the trunk. A worker said that they learnt of the attack when they heard the cries of Sita Devi. He said that such an incident had never taken place in the area. “We are worried for our family and ourselves after this brutal attack,” he said. Besides, the attack on Ramu and Sita Devi, the assailants had also gone to two nearby poultry farms. A trunk from the neighbouring poultry farm was found outside the poultry farm where the murder had taken place. A worker said that only Rs 80 and a few old clothes have so far been found missing. A relative of
Ramu, who was present at the poultry farm, said that they learnt of Ramu’s murder early this morning. “It was a shock to learn about his death. He was living here with his wife and new-born child. He is no more and his wife is seriously injured. Now who will look after the baby,” he lamented. Besides, senior district police officials, including the Superintendent of Police, fingerprint experts and a dog squad, had visited the spot. The police believes that the group of assailants came from the GT Road and went back from
there. They are not ruling out the possibility of dacoity not being the sole motive for the attack since the attack took place on people who barely manage to make both ends meet.
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Water-borne diseases claim 3
lives Faridabad, June 20 It is reported that at least three children, below the age of 15, have become victims of water-borne diseases in the past two days in Hathin subdivision of this district. Several villages falling in the Mewat region, including villages of Faridabad and Gurgaon, have reportedly come in the grip of such diseases. The children who have died in the Hathin area are Batto (14), Neelam (10) and Waseema (10) of Ward No. four of the town. Several other children in the age group of 5 to 15 years have been admitted to private clinics and civil hospitals. Some cases have also been reported at nearby primary health centres (PHC) and community health centres (CHC). Similar reports have also been pouring in from nearby villages. As many as 50 cases of water-borne diseases were reported at the local Civil Hospital in May. Several cases in interior pockets of the district went unreported. Hundreds of patients have been admitted to private clinics or taken help of untrained doctors in the rural areas, according to reports. The district Health Department has launched a programme to create awareness and provide medical facilities in the affected areas. According to a press note issued by the Chief Medical Officer, Dr B.S. Dahiya, the department had taken measures to counter the threat of any outbreak of water-borne diseases. He said a team of doctors had conducted a tour of 20 villages of the Mewat region, including Gohpur, Malai, Khaika, Pachnaka, Rupadaka, Bhimshikha, Kot, Khilluka, Andhrola, Guraksar and Bahin and found that the situation was under control. He claimed that the cases of dysentery were due to unhygienic conditions. He claimed that adequate medical facilities were being provided in the Hathin area and there was no shortage of medical staff or medicines. Meanwhile, the district administration has extended the ban on the sale of over ripe fruits, water, ice, ice candies and eatables and drinks (kept in open till December 12). |
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Kalka’s SSC exam
toppers
Panchkula, June 20 According to information provided by Ms Phool Khatri, District Education Officer, Algesh of Hindu School, Kalka, stood first in science group in the district while Rajiv Kumar (Jainendra Senior Secondary School, Panchkula) and Rachna of Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Sector 15, topper in the Commerce and arts groups. Aglesh secured 281 marks out of 400, while Kavita, also of Hindu School, Kalka, scored 278 marks and stood second. The third position was claimed by two students of Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Sector 15. In the arts group, Rachna of Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Sector 15 stood first, securing 360 marks out of 500. Ramesh Chauhan of Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 7, bagged the second position, scoring 351 marks. Ritu Chauhan of New India School, Panchkula Sector 15, was third with 349 marks. In Commerce groups Rajiv Kumar (Jainendra Senior Secondary School, Panchkula) stood first, scoring 365 marks out of 500. Manju (Arya School, Kalka) and Kanika of Hindu School, Kalka, were second and third, scoring 343 and 335 marks, respectively.
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Change in admission policy
denied Rohtak, June 20 The Vice-Chancellor, Major-Gen B.S. Suhag (retd), said as per the existing rules, students with compartment in two subjects in traditional courses were allowed promotion to the next class. This policy was still prevalent and valid, he said. The students with compartment in plus two examination, however, were not eligible for admission to
BA/B.Sc or B.Com courses, he said. Scotching rumours that some courses were being discontinued or subjects were being withdrawn, the Vice-Chancellor stated that as per the existing policy, a course or subject was allowed only if the requirement of a definite number of eligible candidates for admission was met. However, the university would consider the request of affiliated
college(s) and university teaching department (UTD) to provide relaxation where the strength of the students fell below the required number. The only criteria was that there must be a certain minimum number of students to make the course viable. The Vice-Chancellor described as unfounded reports that the university did not allow postgraduate courses to be run in its affiliated colleges. “In fact, the university is considering requests of some colleges to allow them to run certain post-graduate courses, he said. He said postgraduate courses at girl’s colleges, which were properly managed, was also under consideration of the
government and the
MDU. A number of such colleges were likely to be sanctioned the courses for the 2001-02 session. He, however, stated that no post-graduate course was being discontinued in any of the UTDs for the coming academic session. Regarding news reports about a large number of teachers being rendered surplus on account of the discontinuity of certain courses, he said plus one and plus two classes had been shifted to schools from colleges in accordance with government policy. This process had been completed and no college or institute under the jurisdiction of the MDU was facing any such problem at the moment. |
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Panic over ransom
threat Faridabad, June 20 While the police had described it as an act of mischief by certain miscreants panic gripped the family when a ‘Walkman’ containing the ransom demand was found last night. According to information, Mr Jain’s family received a call last night, that a Walkman with a message for them had been awaiting at the Ballabgarh railway station. The family informed the police after it suspected another ‘bomb’ for them. The police recovered a plastic bag containing a Walkman from the railway station and found that it contained a recorded message for the
Jains, that they should deliver the amount in a packet at the outer signal of Ballabgarh railway station, towards Palwal. The family had lodged a complaint on June 18, that a bomb-like object exploded at about 3.30 a.m. near their house. It was left behind by two persons who came there on a bicycle. They were chased away by the chowkidar of the area. However, they left behind a chappal and tiffin box. A bomb also exploded on May 7, last at same place, which injured Mr Ashok Jain. The SSP, Mr Ranbir Sharma, when contacted, claimed that the police was zeroing on the culprits, he said the involvement of some workers of the workshop run by Mr Jain could not be ruled out. He said the police had seized the chappals and tiffin box from the spot and was examining the details. |
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NCP to appoint mandal observers Karnal, June 20 According to an official communique of the party received here today, Mr Ved Pal, former Deputy Speaker of the Haryana Assembly and chairman of the kisan cell of the NCP has been appointed observer for the Saharanpur mandal. Observers have been asked to spend at least 15 days in their area. They have also been asked to streamline the organisation in all districts falling in their mandal. They would also mobilise membership drive. They have been directed to suggest names of prospective candidates for the elections. The next meeting of the committee has been fixed for June 25 in which observers’ reports would be discussed. |
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Nursing college plan shelved Rohtak, June 20 According to highly placed sources, the Financial Commissioner and the Secretary, Health and Medical Education, has sent an official letter in this connection to the PGIMS administration. No reason has reportedly been given for the decision in the letter. Strangely, not only had the Nursing Council of India (NCI) approved the proposal of setting up the college but the PGIMS authorities had also made the necessary arrangements of staff and building required for the proposed college. It is learnt the PGIMS administration had started proceedings for admissions to diploma in nursing from the coming academic session after the government decision. A notification for admission to the diploma is likely to be published in the first week of July. Admissions to the Diploma in nursing were stopped in 1998 and the nursing students were expecting the start of higher education (B.Sc. nursing) in the PGIMS. The government decision has proved to give a big blow to the hopes and aspirations of these students. The PGIMS authorities decided to convert the three-year diploma in nursing to the degree course of B.Sc. nursing at a meeting held in 1998. The authorities had also allocated a sufficient budget for the move. |
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Man poisoned to
death, says family Jhajjar, June 20 Malkha Ram (62), who was attacked by his nephew Nafe Singh and his step-grandson Gokul with lathis and sharp-edged weapons on June 17 at Asaudha village, succumbed to injuries at Community Health Centre, Bahadurgarh today. Enmity between the two families is stated to be the reason behind the killing. In another incident, Om Prakash (50) was found dead at the house of Sukhbir in Jhakoda village this morning. According to the police, Om Prakash along with Sukhbir, Dhillu and Suresh got drunk at Sukhbir’s house in the night. The family of the deceased charged that the three companions had forced Om Prakash to drink liquor mixed with poison. It was said that he owed money to the accused. |
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Pesticide firm
raided, workers
arrested Kaithal, June 20 A team comprising City Magistrate Kulwant Kalsan, DSP, Amir Singh Sahnewal and officials of the
Agricultural Department conducted the raid on the direction of the SP, Mr A.S. Chawla, following information that spurious pesticides were being unloaded in the godown. The team has taken samples and sent them to a government laboratory. While scrutinising the firm’s records, the raiding party came across some documents which were reportedly fake and others tampered with. A case has been registered. The partner of the firm is wanted by the police. The employee, Arvind Kumar Sinha has been arrested. Meanwhile, the police has arrested Jai Bhagwan of Theh Nawal village, who had allegedly helped a person in procuring a fake certificate on the basis of which he got himself recruited as constable. He has been dismissed from service. |
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Sarpanch shot dead Jhajjar, June 20 According to the police, three car-borne youths intercepted the Sarpanch outside the village on the approach road when he was going towards Bahadurgarh in his Maruti car. Two of the youths fired at him. When he alighted from the car and tried to escape on foot he was again shot at. In the meantime, two villagers, Ved Singh and Harjinder, reached the spot. They were also beaten up by the culprits who fled towards Bahadurgarh in their car. Meanwhile, gloom had descended in the village after the tragic incident. The police has launched a massive hunt to nab the culprits. Chandigarh, June 20 |
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PCO operator on bail shot Rohtak, June 20 |
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3 on mobike
killed Rohtak, June 20 Chandigarh, June 20 Ambala, June 20
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