EDUCATION

Toppers prefer model schools
Monica Sharma

Chandigarh, July 6
Excitement, mingled with apprehension and tension, was writ large on the young faces as top rankers from the region sought admission in 10 government model senior secondary schools on the first day of admissions today.

Students with 85 per cent and above marks were called for admission, the process for which started at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 23. In 18 schools, none of the toppers appeared for the interview.

The highest percentage for admission in the science stream (non-medical) was 96, commerce 90 and humanities 87.4.

Two hundred and thirty three seats were filled on the first day of the admissions. Students with 85 per cent marks and above got admission in Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, and Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 35.

Out of 233 pupils, 98 students securing 85 per cent and above marks got admission to the science stream in Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, whereas 90 students were admitted to the science stream in Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 35.

Five students were admitted to the Commerce stream in Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, and three to commerce in Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 35.

Three top students opted for arts in Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 16 and Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 20.

Two students were admitted in the defence quota in Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 16.

On the next day of the admissions about 370 candidates securing up to 84.9 per cent marks are expected to come. Passouts from the Punjab School Education Board who have secured 80 per cent and above marks can also seek admission on the spot subject to the production of confidential marks sheet or regular result cards.

There are five categories of reservation in subjects and courses under the academic and vocational streams. Fourteen per cent seats are reserved for members of the Schedule Castes, 2 per cent in the sports category, 3 per cent seats for physically handicapped, 5 per cent for defence and paramilitary personnel and 2 per cent for freedom fighters' children and grandchildren.

Science is more popular among the toppers as compared to arts and commerce. The fact became evident today as only three students with 85 per cent and above opted for arts subjects. The response of toppers towards commerce was not very encouraging either. Only eight students appeared for interview in the commerce stream.

Results out, much in advance
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 6
The Panjab University has been able to declare the results of the first-semester BE (civil engineering) and the fourth-year BFA courses 99 days and 13 days, respectively, in advance.

According to a university press note issued here today, the PU has been able to do so this year due to meticulous planning. The university took a little over a month from the last days of the examinations to declare the results.

The copies of the result gazettes are available. The result gazettes of the LLB (fourth semester) and the fourth-year BFA examinations will be available from Monday onwards at the university enquiry counter.

Enquiries about the results can also be made on telephone (numbers 784869 and 534813 on all working days between 9 am to 1.30 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm).

VC okays counselling schedule
Tribune New Service

Chandigarh, July 6
The Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University has approved schedule for counselling of candidates for admission to the MCA/B. Pharma/B.Sc H.S. courses.

A PU release said on July 23 counselling for MCA, will be held.

For BSc/B. Pharma (reserved category) and B.Sc (open category) will be held between July 26 and July 31.

NRI and NRI-sponsored BSc HS/B.Pharma will be held on August 1. The admission schedule for the NRI/NRI-sponsored seats in the MCA will be finalised by the Department of Computer Science and Application.

The detailed schedule of admissions will be announced within three to or four day.

Principals seek implementation of demands
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 6
A deputation of the Federation of the Principals Associations of Non-Government Colleges affiliated to various universities in Punjab and Chandigarh today met the DPI (Colleges) to seek early implementation of its demands.

In a statement, the federation said that the deputation urged the DPI to implement the pension-cum-gratuity Act. The DPI assured the federation representatives that the letter issued by the government pertaining to the provident fund would be withdrawn. The federation leaders said the DPI had asked the department’s pre-audit cell to submit the required information with regard to the provident fund at the earliest.

PU exams
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 6
The written examination for the course in micro-electronics offered by Panjab University will be held on July 10, an official press release said here today.

The interviews for the course are scheduled in the afternoon session on the same day. The written examination for the course in instrumentation is scheduled for July 11. The interviews will be conducted in the afternoon on the same day.

The aptitude test and interviews for the course in MA I (music and instrumental) are scheduled for July 9 in the complex of the Music Department.

Meanwhile there was a heavy rush for interviews in the Department of Laws today. Students of B Sc (honours) faced a lot of difficulty as the final result has not been declared so far.

Saurabh topper among Mohali students
Tribune News Service

SAS Nagar, July 6
Saurabh Singh, a student of the local Paragon Senior Secondary School, has topped in the town by securing 89.53 per cent marks in the class X examination of the Punjab School Education Board.

Two students of Gem Public School — Monica Ansal and Gurleen Kaur — have secured 89.07per cent and 88 per cent marks, respectively. Both have been placed fourth and eighth in the district-level merit list.

COURTS

HIGH COURT
Transfer of Bhattal kin stayed
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 6
Issuing notice of motion on a petition filed by former Chief Minister Rajinder Kaur Bhattal’s sister, Balwinder Kaur, alleging victimisation due to the forthcoming assembly elections, a Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court today directed that the operation of the orders transferring her from Mansa to Ropar shall remain stayed if the petitioner, working as District Public Relations Officer, has not been relieved from her present place of posting.

In her petition taken up by Mr Justice Amar Bir Singh Gill and Mr Justice Swatanter Kumar, Ms Bhattal had earlier alleged that she had been transferred to a distant place as she was former CM’s sister. She had added that her transfer was “essential due to the forthcoming elections”.

Terming the transfer orders as “illegal”, counsel for the petitioner had added that Ms Bhattal could not be sent out as, according to the rules, an employee cannot be transferred if retirement was due within two years.

Order to interview examinee

On a petition alleging the declaration of law entrance examinations results by Panjab University before the announced date, a Division Bench of the High Court today directed that the petitioner shall be provisionally interviewed.

Pronouncing the orders on the petition filed by Ms Ashima Prashar, the Bench, comprising Mr Justice Amar Bir Singh Gill and Mr Justice Swatanter Kumar, added that the result shall, however, not be declared. The Judges also issued notice of motion to the university and the Law Department chairman for July 30.

In her petition, Ms Prashar had earlier alleged that the respondents, not adhering to the conditions, allowed the petitioner and other candidates to believe that the result would be declared on July 5, but the same was declared on June 30.

Her counsel added that the petitioner submitted her application, as successful candidates had been asked to do so, with a request that the same should be considered for counselling to be held on July 7, but the same was turned down.

Notice on plea against varsity

The High Court on Friday issued notice of motion for July 23 on a petition filed against Punjabi University, the state of Punjab and other respondents, seeking the quashing of a decision to set up autonomous institutes for imparting education in information technology and computer sciences through private companies.

In his petition, Mr Balwant Singh had also sought directions to the university to start computer courses after setting up its own department as envisaged under Punjabi University Act. He added that the same was possible as the department of computer sciences was already existing at the university.

ASJ’s order on cops stayed

Our Legal Correspondent adds: On a petition filed by two police officers of Haryana, challenging the order passed by Additional Sessions Judge, Rewari, setting aside their discharge, Mr Justice V.M. Jain of Punjab & Haryana High Court issued notice of motion for August 9 to state of Haryana and stayed the operation of the impugned order.

The petitioners, Inspector Sri Ram and Sub-Inspector Lekh Ram, alleged in their petition that in a murder case of Ashok Kumar Aggarwal of Rewari, they summoned the wife and daughter of the deceased for investigation and that while in police station the women took celphas tablets, leading to their death. On the basis of statement given by the women a case for abetment of suicide and that of wrongful confinement was registered against them.

However, during investigation they were found innocent and on an application moved by the investigating officer they were ordered to be released by Rewari’s Chief Judicial Magistrate.

The then Additional Sessions Judge, suo motu took notice of the above proceedings and later the order of release was found illegal and unlawful by another Additional Sessions Judge, Mr Dharamvir Singh.

The petitioners submitted that under the Criminal Procedure Code, a Magistrate had no power to call upon the police to submit a charge sheet, when they have sent a report under Section 169 of the code that there is no case made out for sending up an accused for trial.

CULTURE

Hand-painted fabrics on display
Our Correspondent

Chandigarh, July 6
Exotic and abstract motifs painted by hand in sober, but striking colours on fabric was the hallmark of Simron’s creations at her first exhibition in a hotel here today.

Simron, a former student of the Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology, created about 120 hand-painted suits within a month for the exhibition.

This young designer says that she has drawn inspiration from the Hindu deities and nature that are represented in an abstract form.

Another exhibition by Mansi, a final-year student of the Sector 8 National Institute of Fashion Designing (NIFD), was also inaugurated at the same venue today. For her first exhibition, Mansi has created a variety of embroidery works, using tie-and-dye techniques in crepe, jute and chiffon.

Mansi’s formal and semi-formal creations reflect the traditional elements without losing the touch of summer.