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Moment of happiness for slum kids Chandigarh, September 28 The occasion was simple. Their mentor Zulfikar Khan had bought them some new clothes as a reward for their heartening attendance in school. But more than the occasion, it was the spirit that dominated the scene. The 20 children who received the packets from the visiting official were seen smiling away to glory over the fact that someone so big had come to be a party to their joy. Some important details about children’s future were discussed on the occasion. Zulfikar Khan has long been pursuing the idea of building up an indigenous kitchen on the school premises where the children could be taught to cook. While he has already posted CITCO MD Mr S.P Singh on the matter and secured his help as far as the paraphernalia (training chef and other important products) is concerned, the biggest problem is that of space. Said Khan, “We would be obliged if we got a room in this school itself. It will not be easy for kids to go to Shivalik or Mount View.” Meanwhile, Ms Kataria told the children that she would speak to DPI, Schools, under whose control the said school building falls. She added that the department could help train adult kids in driving and could also help with their later job placements. In many words, she not only appreciated the children for striving to be better even under adversity, she also gave them the best medicine in the world — hope. |
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Homoeos submit
memo to Jacob Chandigarh, September 28 A press note issued by the Punjab Homoeo Students Forum said the provisions of the Punjab Homoeopathic Practitioners Act, 1965, were inconsistent with the provisions of the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Act, 1998, about holding examinations and conferring degrees and diplomas. The press note said Section 60 of the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Act has over-riding effect on any other law in force in Punjab Moreover, the Punjab Government has issued a notification under Sections 7(2) and (3) of the Act, notifying July 1, 1999, as the date on which all colleges and institutions of health sciences in Punjab are deemed to have been admitted and affiliated to the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot. This shows that the council has no jurisdiction over these colleges (including homoeopathic) for examination purposes and conferring degrees or diplomas. It also does not have any power and jurisdiction over colleges in Chandigarh. |
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NSS volunteers interact
with villagers Chandigarh, September 28 Led by the programme coordinator, Mrs Rakhi J. Singh, these volunteers had been for the past one week involved in learning skills like food preservation, first aid, home nursing, etc. These students have been going to Burail and creating awareness among the residents on health, nutrition, child welfare, safe motherhood, etc. At MCM DAV College, Sector 36, under the guidance of programme coordinators, Ms Prasoon Prasad and Ms Poonam Devasar, volunteers listened to a motivating talk from the Blood Bank Society of the city about the life saving campaign. The volunteers were shown various video clippings, slides along with the lecture. Mr H.S. Kingra, Director-cum-Programme Coordinator, NSS, Government of India, interacted with the NSS volunteers of Government College, Sector 11. Inspecting Khuda Lahora and Khuda Jasso villages adopted by the NSS units of the college, Mr Kingra lauded the work done by the students. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Kingra exhorted the volunteers to make the NSS the way of life as it provided an opportunity for the development of the community, particularly the downtrodden. |
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Senate may clear decks for JCM Chandigarh, September 28 The JCM is constituted by the university Syndicate. In the absence of the Syndicate, the university Senate in May authorised the Vice-Chancellor to discharge the duties on its behalf. A body has been constituted under the chairmanship of Prof M.M. Sharma. Other members on the committee include Mr Satya Pal Jain, Mr Pawan Kumar Bansal, Mr Satya Pal Gautam and selected office-bearers of the non-teaching staff associations. No meeting of the JCM has been held so far. The body is an important forum for hearing grievances of the non-teaching wing. |
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Schools’ conflict
resolved Chandigarh, September 28 Hearing arguments in the case, Mr Justice V.K. Jhanji of the High Court observed: “Pursuant to the settlement recorded in the order dated September 12, Ms Sunaina Dass has brought in court two pay orders dated September 13 in the name of Ms Sheela Mammick and Ms Bonny Sodhi for a sum of Rs 8,66,773 and Rs 8,72,258 respectively which have been handed over to senior advocate, Mr M L Sarin, for being delivered to his clients”. The judge also observed: “Two cheques dated September 14 for Rs 10,750 each in the name of Mr Anil Sharma and Mr Mukul Bansal, Local Commissioners, have also been handed over to Senior Advocate, Mr M.L. Sarin, for being delivered to Mr Sharma and Mr Bansal on account of their remaining fee”. The judges observed: “With the aforesaid payments, dispute between the parties stands settled finally. Consequently, two FAO stand disposed of accordingly. With the decision of aforesaid, two appeals all other litigations pending in regard to Vivek Nursery and Preparatory School, Sector 9, and Vivek High School in any court at Chandigarh shall be deemed to have come to an end and the courts where the same are pending shall pass necessary orders in this regard”. |
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Beyond Nehru, towards Vivekananda Chandigarh, September 28 The centre is being established as part of the national scheme of the University Grants Commission for promoting studies of eminent social thinkers. Initially, it shall be run for five years, after which, if it achieves its objectives, it may become a permanent feature of the university. The centre, that is to be housed in the Department of Philosophy, shall be funded by the UGC, initially, on a non-recurring basis and, later, on recurring basis for the next five years. An advisory committee led by the PU Vice-Chancellor, Prof K.N. Pathak, has been formed to plan the establishment of the centre. Dr Satya Pal Gautam of the Philosophy Department will be the coordinator of the centre. The Board of Studies at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels have been asked to introduce topics related to the philosophy and teachings of Swami Vivekananda and the impact of these on the disciplines of philosophy, psychology, education, history and political science. Various departments of the university have been asked to identify issues and topics of research related to the life and works of Swami Vivekananda. A short-term participatory course for students and public will be introduced by the centre along with a one-year inter-disciplinary postgraduate diploma course. The centre will also have a library. According to the plans, the centre shall invite distinguished scholars for delivering a series of lectures on the centre’s goals and a national seminar on Vivekananda will also be organised by the centre in this academic session. |
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Education board
employee suspended SAS Nagar, September 28 The employee, Major Singh, who has been suspended under the provisions of the Punishment and Appeal Rules of the board, had allegedly tried to cause physical harm to his woman colleague. |
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Jailbreak case accused gets
bail Chandigarh, September 28 Pronouncing the orders, Mr Justice Kumaran directed: “The petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his furnishing sufficient surety to the satisfaction of the UT Chief Judicial Magistrate. This will, however, be subject to further condition that the petitioner shall remain in Chandigarh till the case is finally disposed of by the trial court. He should appear before the trial magistrate on all working days at 10 am and 5 pm and mark his presence”. In his detailed order, the judge observed: “I am of the view that the petitioner can be granted bail. Evidence on side of the prosecution is over and the statement of the accused under Section 313, Cr PC, is also over. Even according to the state, the petitioner has led his evidence in defence. The petitioner has been in jail since 1998. Therefore, in my view, there is no more need to keep him in custody since there is no opportunity for him either to tamper with the evidence or obstruct the trial”. It may be recalled that the alleged conspiracy to blow Burail jail was reportedly unearthed after Satnam Singh was booked by the Chandigarh police under Sections 419, 420, 225-B, 468 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code on June 11, 1998. According to the prosecution, PETN explosive, to be smuggled into the jail complex, was recovered from Satnam Singh’s possession. More explosive was recovered from his residence in Salimpur village in Ropar district. The explosive, the prosecution had added, was to be employed for blowing up a portion of the jail complex for enabling former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh’s alleged assassins Jagtar Singh Tara and Jagtar Singh Hawara to escape. The petitioner had also been booked by the Chandigarh police. He along with human rights activist Jaspal Singh Dhillon and nine others had subsequently been charged by the UT Additional District and Sessions Judge with “unlawfully” and “maliciously” conspiring to cause an explosion in the Jail. |
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2 candidates for
Bar Council slot Chandigarh, September 28 The council comprises 27 members. It has the Punjab Advocate-General, Mr Hardev Singh Mattewal, as its Chairman, who was unanimously elected two years ago. His term has now expired. Elections to the posts of Chairman and Vice-Chairman are due on October 7. Mr Mattewal told TNS today that he was not a candidate for the chairmanship. He, however, said it was a matter of satisfaction that all decisions of the council during the past two years were taken unanimously. |
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10-year RI for carrying charas Panchkula, September 28 The accused was arrested by the police while carrying 600 gm of charas in a bag from near Nada Sahib in 1999. The accused, when confronted with the incriminating evidence against him, had, however, asserted that he was innocent. Arguing before the court, counsel had added that the accused was being implicated in the case and had nothing to do with the alleged recovery. After hearing the arguments, the judge, however, convicted the accused. |
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Notice on telephone directory Chandigarh, September 28 It was stated in the notice that as per their record, telephone directories be delivered to all its subscribers at the district courts. It was alleged that the Telecom Department had not delivered telephone directories to the consumers of the courts yet. The general secretary of the body, Mr Arunjeev Singh Walia, stated in the notice that there was deficiency in service due to which the advocates would be forced to file a public interest litigation against the department with the competent court in the jurisdiction. It was also stated that as many as 90 copies of telephone directory at advocates' chambers along with one distributing agent must be sent to enable the delivery of telephone directories within a period of seven days. Bail granted: A local court yesterday granted bail to five youths allegedly involved in a case of assault. All were granted bail on furnishing a bail bond for Rs 10,000 each. It was alleged that the five youths had beaten up an advocate of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Mr H.S. Sethi, on September 26 near Hotel Aroma, Sector 22. |
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Curbs on door-to-door
sale of articles Chandigarh, September 28 The order said identity cards would be issued by the office of the District Magistrate. These orders have been issued under Section1 44 Cr PC authorising the District Magistrate to impose any restriction in the district he heads. This order would come into force on October 1 and remain in operation for 60 days. |
Warrior heads that fight for
attention Chandigarh, September 28 A lot of them were attracted to the exhibition-cum-sale organised by the Nagaland Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation Limited in Sector 22 here today. The exhibition opens a window to the rich cultural heritage of the North East, especially the tribal culture of Nagaland, that is reflected both in the handloom items and cane-and-bamboo artifacts on display. Naga shawls weaved by artisans of tribes like Aao, Angami, Sema and Chakesang tell stories of the vigour and spirit of the people of this hill state. Items like wooden wall hangings, warrior heads, flower vases, animal figures made of teak roots, cane furniture, traditional Naga spears and the Naga dao are not only eye-catching, but also useful. The exhibits include Naga jacket, cushion covers, scarves and dress material. After inaugurating the exhibition, the city Mayor, Ms Harjinder Kaur, said, “In the face of globalisation that is slaughtering our cottage industries, it is pleasant to see the Naga tribes working hard to preserve and promote their rich culture.” She also said economic empowerment was the only way for women to achieve emancipation and the handicraft industry was an option that women of all strata of society were ready to embrace. “However, some concrete marketing strategies will have to be formulated to promote the products made by these women,” she said. |
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