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COMPLETE GUIDE TO ADMISSIONS XI
Vocational courses in health sector
Our Correspondent

Chandigarh, June 29
As part of the health and paramedical courses conducted by the UT Education Department, X-ray technician, healthcare and beauty culture and auxiliary nursing and midwifery under the vocational stream are important courses for classes XI and XII students.

X-ray technology course is another important part of paramedical vocational course. The course is being offered by Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 10, with limited number of seats.

Modern imaging techniques, including computerised tomography, ultrasound imaging and magnetic resonance imaging, are latest techniques used by the primary health centres and hospitals.

The course component for classes XI and XII has language I and language II papers. Other than the language papers, there are three electives, including radiography I, radiography II and radiophysics.

The basic principles and components of the course is to provide knowledge about electrical circuits, X-ray equipment and its accessories. The students are given knowledge about pressing films, radioactive isotope, especially cobalt, cesium and radium.

The students undergoing the course are taught the skills to maintain and take care of the X-ray machines, accessories and dark-room equipment. Many other scientific techniques are taught to the students.

The major part of the total instructional time, about 70 per cent, is earmarked for the study and practice of the vocation, while the remaining part 30 per cent is devoted for the study of languages and general foundation course, including elements of enterpreneurship development, environment eduction and rural development.

Practical training is imparted in the laboratories of hospitals. Language subjects are taught in the school and elective subjects by professionals and doctors of General Hospital, Sector 16.

With X-ray technician vocational course, students are eligible for BSc in Radiology/X-ray technology at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh and Pondicherry.

Even specialised training can be obtained in computerised tomography, use of ultrasound, digital subtraction and angiographies. The Central Board of Secondary Education awards certificate in medical laboratory technology.

Another important course under the paramedical course is career in health care and beauty culture. The vocational course at class XII level is open for the girls who have passed Class X examination from a recognised board.

The course is offered with 25 seats at two schools, including Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, and Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 40.

The course for class XI and XII level is designed in such a manner that 50 per cent of total time is allocated for practical training. Besides English, Hindi, home science and business studies, other subjects include beauty therapy and hairdressing, yoga and beauty care, dietetics and nutrition and anatomy and physiology for class XI level.

Beauty therapy and hair dressing, cosmetic chemistry and yoga, anatomy and physiology are for class XII level. The students are imparted skills demonstrate understanding of anatomy, physiology and dietetics in relation to beauty culture and to treat clients efficiently.

Girls are to get basic knowledge of cosmetics and preparation of cosmetics. Passouts of this course can venture into marketing of specialised beauty products and treatment packages. Passouts can also run their own beauty parlours.

Institutes impart specialised training in beauty culture and haircare. After doing the course, students can do graduate level courses, including BA/BBA from recognised universities.

Auxiliary nursing and midwifery course has five subjects in total for class XI and class XII level. The subjects include language I, language II and three electives, which are fundamentals of nursing, community health nursing and maternity and child health nursing.

Students get practical training in school of nursing and Government Hospital, Sector 16. They can go on-the-job training for three months after completion of course in Government Medical College, Sector 32, and private nursing homes.

The course is offered by Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 15. It is covered under the Apprentice Act, 1961, for apprenticeship training as technician. A stipend of Rs 770 per month is given to the students for one year.

After the completion of the course, students can do a three-year diploma in general nursing. Students can get wage employment in nursing homes, hospitals, clinics and polyclinic. The other two courses offered under health and paramedical vocational courses are medical laboratory technology and ophthalmic techniques.

Leadership programme for Principals ends
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 29
In the advanced world, knowledge has emerged as a dominant source of economic growth. Thus, higher education is not a luxury but a necessity. Keeping this in view, the government should allocate liberal funds to institutions of higher education. Prof S.K. Gupta, Vice-Chancellor, HP University, said while delivering the valedictory address on the last day of the managerial leadership development programme for college principals held at SGGS College, Sector 26.

Prof. Gupta also said knowledge based organisations are fast track organisations and thus both colleges and universities should take immediate initiatives to reap benefits flowing from knowledge. He also suggested that to make colleges student centered learning organisations the principals should involve faculty members, particularly women teachers in decision making. Principals must learn to own responsibility if something goes wrong under their leadership, said Prof Gupta.

Mr Bharpur Singh, Secretary, Sikh Education Society, opined that society expects more from educational institutions. The university should do away with those rules and regulations which are coming in the way of changing socio-economic environment.

Prof K.N. Pathak, Vice-Chancellor of the Panjab University, said in his presidential remarks the most important dividend of the course has been the development of a meaningful partnership between the university and colleges. This partnership will endeavour to improve the quality of college education by having regular interaction, assessment and feedback.

Earlier, Prof S.L. Sharma, course director pointed, out that the programme was initiated with the aim to generate quality consciousness in the minds of leaders of colleges, to strengthen their understanding of principles of management and to expose and sensitise the participants about the IT revolution and its application in the colleges. He stated that the programme had succeeded in making principals quality conscious particularly in the light of global competition. He further stated that to improve the quality of education there is a need to adopt the model of autonomous colleges and the role of the university through the Dean College Development Council should go beyond its traditional role to the developmental role.

Prof S.L. Sharma also initiated an open house discussion. In the discussion it was emphasised that a healthy relationship among colleges should be developed. Earlier, Principal P.S. Sangha, welcomed the guests and Prof Ramesh Kapoor, Dean, CDC, proposed a vote of thanks and said that the students ought to be motivated to come to classes in a big way.

	CDS results declared Tribune News Service Chandigarh, June 29 The results of the Central Defence Services Examination-II 2000, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, and the subsequent interview conducted by the Services Selection Boards have been declared. According to a statement issued here, successful candidates are requested to forward their original age and educational certificates along with attested photocopies to Army, Navy and Air Force headquarters. Detailed information can be had from Press Information Bureau, Kendriya Sadan, Sector 9, Chandigarh, and also on telephone numbers (0172) 742319 and (011) 338527, 3381125, besides the UPSC website at www.upsc.gov.in.
	‘Literature and politics vital for ideal state’ Tribune News Service Panchkula, June 29 Arriving at the unanimous conclusion that a blend of literature and politics would give rise to an ideal state, the speakers at the seminar on “Literature and Politics, Litterateur and Politician” agreed that both aimed at social welfare. The seminar was organised by the Haryana Sahitya Akademi at its premises in Sector 2 here today. The main speaker, Mr Kesri Nath Tripathi, said that the scope of literature was not limited to fiction, criticism, analysis and poetry alone. Claiming that literature touched all aspects of life, he said, “Just like the works of a litterateur without sensitivity fail to make an impact, an insensitive politician cannot succeed in winning the public over.” He stated that politics could not survive for long once self-interest became a priority and had a direct fallout on writing and literature in that period. “True literature translates itself into feeling and encompasses sensitivity and sensibility. The value of a true litterateur is realised late. However, even later, his writings make an impact and contribute to social change and making society better,” he held. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, a senior journalist, Mr Radhey Sham Sharma, said that while the works of a true litterateur gave direction to society, politics tries to establish control over society. “The basic idea of literature is to bind while that of selfish politics is to divide. Whenever disillusionment has taken over in society, the litterateur has come to the rescue of society and encouraged the politician. A litterateur always visualises utopia which gives new direction to society,” he added. Appreciative of the idea of such seminars, the Editor of Dainik Tribune, Mr Vijay Sehgal, said that true literature forced the reader to think and act to contribute towards making the society better. Others who spoke on the occasion include Dr Upendra, Mr Pradeep Bhatnagar, Mr Ramninder Jhakoo among others. Earlier, the Director of the academy, Dr Chander Trikha, gave a detailed account of the activities of the academy while adding that books worth Rs 7 lakh had been sold last year and a target of selling books worth Rs 10 lakh had been set for the current year.
	NCC camp concludes Tribune News Service Chandigarh, June 29 A 10-day-long National Integration Camp for NCC girls concluded here today. About 480 cadets from Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala attended the camp. The highlight of the camp was the presentation of the typical social, cultural and ethnic heritage of their respective regions by the cadets. While cadets from Kerala and Tamil Nadu presented devotional dances and those from Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana reminisced the heroic deeds of heroes. Cadets from Andhra Pradesh highlighted the technological achievements of their state. During the camp, lectures on various subjects were also organised to appraise the cadets about the country’s rich cultural diversity. The talks included an insight into the history of Chandigarh as well as enemy intelligence activities and areas to safeguard against subversive activities, besides subjects such as AIDS, fire and its prevention and traffic regulations. The cadets also practiced yoga, meditation and breathing exercises in the morning and evening to help them improve concentration. In addition, visits were also organised to the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana Mandir, Naina Devi and Anandpur Sahib, besides the Bhakra Dam. A cultural programme marked the closing function, in which the Deputy Director General, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh NCC Directorate, Brig R.S. Kalha was the chief guest. Cadet Indrani from Andhra Pradesh and Under Officer Hema Rathore from Rajasthan were adjudged best in individual performers for their performance of Kuchipudi and tribal dance on broken glass respectively. A group dance on Holi by the Rajasthan group was adjudged as the best in group performance category.
	Summer workshop concludes Tribune News Service Chandigarh, June 29 Tiny tots of Little Angels School, Sector 43B, today had a big splash at the pool party which marked the conclusion of the month-long summer workshop organised by the school. A press note issued by Ms Shubha Ramchandran said the children were taught various skills, including drawing, painting, computers, casio music and dance by skilled teacher. She said they were also taught conversation in English, etiquettes and manners by their guides during the workshop which had started on May 21.

COURTS

HIGH COURT
ASJ’s explanation sought
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 29
Gurgaon’s Additional Sessions Judge V.P. Bishnoi was today asked by Mr Justice Normal Singh of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to furnish his comments explaining the provisions of law under which the statement of a witness was recorded when the investigation was in progress.

Pronouncing the orders on a bail application filed by a Delhi-based businessman allegedly involved in the fraudulent encashment of demand drafts, Mr Justice Nirmal Singh observed: “Counsel for the petitioner submitted that the statement of the Branch Manager, Poonam Rao, has been recorded by the Gurgaon’s Additional Sessions Judge on June 7 — the date when the bail application of the petitioner was rejected.”

The Judge also observed: “The report under Section 173 of Code of Criminal Procedure has not been presented and the charge has not been framed against the accused. Despite this, the Additional Sessions Judge has recorded the statement of the witness when the investigation was in progress”.

Mr Justice Nirmal Singh concluded: “Comments of Additional Sessions Judge Mr V.P. Bishnoi be called for explaining under which provision he has recorded this statement”. The case will now come up for further hearing on August 14.

In his bail application, businessman Parshant Dubey had earlier stated that he was being implicated in the case. His counsel had added that the allegations in the first information report were against another accused and the petitioner had merely signed as a witness on certain documents without going to the bank for personally introducing anyone.

Cop’s remand stayed

In an alleged custodial death case, Mr Justice Nirmal Singh ordered that Punjab Police Constable Mohinder Singh may not be taken into custody till his application for regular bail was decided.

Disposing of his application seeking anticipatory bail, Mr Justice Nirmal Singh observed: “It is directed that the petitioner may apply for regular bail in the trial court within seven days from today. Till his bail application is decided, he may not be taken into custody”.

Constable Mohinder Singh was earlier booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation after a murder case under Section 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code was registered by it on the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

In his petition before the High Court, Modan Singh of Shahpur village in Sangrur district had earlier alleged that his son Balbir Singh, arrested in a theft case by Nabha’s CIA staff, was badly tortured by the police before being thrown in a canal on July 28, 1996. He had added that Balbir Singh’s body was found in the canal the next day.

Demolition stayed

Issuing notice of motion for October 3, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday stayed the demolition of buildings owned by Ms Kamla Devi and 29 other residents of Vikas Nagar in Sonepat district.

Seeking the quashing of a notice issued on June 18 granting them an opportunity for removing “unauthorised construction within 24 hours”, the petitioners had also asked for directions to declare the notice “illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional”.

The petitioners had stated that they had constructed “A” class houses and were receiving electricity bills. Their counsel had added that they were even paying house tax to the Municipal Corporation.

Going into the background, the counsel had stated that the state of Haryana had initially expressed intention to acquire the land, along with the residential houses of the petitioners, for setting up a sector in Sonepat.

PSEB directed to serve notice

On a petition filed by Jalandhar’s Green Park Hotel alleging harassment by officials of the Punjab State Electricity Board, a Division Bench of the High Court on Friday directed that seven days notice shall be served if electricity was to be disconnected.

Delivering the verdict, the Bench, comprising Mr Justice R.L. Anand and Mr Justice K.C. Gupta, also directed that the reason for disconnection shall also be specified.

In their petition, the hotel authorities had earlier stated that the officials, without assigning reason or issuing show cause notice, were threatening to cut the connection in an illegal manner.

CULTURE

An artiste with a mission
Parbina Rashid

Chandigarh, June 29
An appealing blend of raaga and rhythm — one may think that is the best way to describe Joya Biswas, the sitarist. But once you meet this dynamic artiste up close, she is much more than the image she portrays as India’s first woman sitarist. She is a woman with a number of missions, including popularising Rabindra Sangeet among non-Bengalis and bringing back the younger generation to the mainstream classical music.

“Rabindra Nath Tagore is one of the greatest classical musicians of the 20th century and his sangeet reflects a variety of raagas to light classical notes to folk. But he has always been brushed off as a modern day composer by various quarters of music lovers in India,” says Joya. She is visiting the city as a resource person for a refresher course on performing and visual arts organised by Staff Academic College, Panjab University.

Acclaimed as the First Lady of Sitar, Joya Biswas is one of the outstanding woman musicians of India. Head of the Faculty of Indian music of Calcutta School of Music, she is too modest about her status. “I cannot exactly claim myself to be the first woman sitarist as there have been woman sitarists before me. None of them could make their presence felt in this male-dominated art,” says this woman from Kolkata.

A disciple of maestro Ravi Shankar, Joya is a much sought-after artiste by All-India Radio and Doordarshan. “Born in an aristrocratic family in Kolkata with no musical background, it took me a lot of hardship. I wanted to be a musician rather than a journalist,” says Joya.A graduate in history and economics and a postgraduate diploma holder in journalism, Joya left her academic career after being awarded a cultural scholarship by the government in the early 50s.

Family objections were not the only hurdles Joya had to cross to achieve her present status. “Women have always been accepted by society as either singers or dancers, but not as instrumentalists,” says Joya. “It was a time when even gurus did not take their women students seriously,” she adds.

“Time has not changed much,” says Joya. “Women artistes are still being exploited by men,” she says. One of Joya’s missions also includes to fight against the exploitation of women artistes and to provide them with a platform to pursue their career without sacrificing their dignity. As a step towards her goal, Joya has made an appeal to all the business houses to collect funds and promote budding artistes.