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chance for compartment cases Chandigarh, March 22 The “one-time exception” will be for examinations either in April-May 2002 or September-October 2002. The go ahead for the decision is to come in the next senate meeting according to sources. There are however certain voices of dissent on the issue. A senior fellow said ‘ to allow a student a chance even after he had exhausted all his admissible chances was ‘anti-academic’. The move only indicated a university move to generate more money in the name of examination”. The committee had fixed November 2001 as the last date for sending the examination forms with normal fees. The announcement should come fast and the last date of submission of forms needs to be changed, say affected students. The decision will apply to these compartment case classes of BA, B Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, MIL, M.Sc, M.Com and MA. Each student is expected to pay a fee of Rs 1000 for the examination. The university says that “ the special chance be granted to only those students who had exhausted all their permissible chances in still-to-be cleared the compartment paper during the April-May, 1996 examination or afterwards. The university has pointed out when a special chance was granted during 1998-99, a period of six years was covered, starting with the April-May 1992 up to April-May 1998. It was initially considered by the university to constitute a sub-committee for carrying out the amendments to the relevant regulations as also to add a general clause enabling the senate to take decisions such as providing special chances. Subsequently, it was decided that instead of appointing a sub-committee, this very committee would be asked to do the required job. The VC stated that ‘he would not preside over the meetings of the committee when it meets to do the same kind of a job in future.’ The official note says “in pursuance of the discussions held in the last senate, Vice Chancellor has allowed the additional special chance for those candidates who appeared in their final examination in the year 1995 or afterwards”. |
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MC officials oppose move on villages SAS Nagar, March 22 The two villages, located on the north-east fringe of the town, have a population of around 4000. Officials of the civic body said they were dependent on the government for the monthly financial assistance. Including the areas of the two gram panchayats would burden the MC further. “There is no logic in increasing the limits when there was no octroi”, said a municipal councillor. A similar move initiated by the government last year was abandoned after the general house of the civic body rejected the proposal. The residents of the two villages have been seeking a separate Notified Area Committee (NAC) on the lines of the Nayagoan NAC. Sources in the Local Government said a proposal for constituting an NAC in Balongi, comprising nine gram panchayats — Balongi, Balongi colony, Badmajra, Badmajra colony, Raipur, Jhujjhar Nagar, Daun and Balolpur — with an area of around 4000 acres had been shelved after it was objected to by the Punjab Urban Development Authority. A few months back the issue had been discussed at a meeting between officials of the Local Government and the Housing and Urban Development. The proposal was grounded after PUDA officials felt that it would involve huge costs in providing the basic amenities. A senior official of PUDA said including an area within the limits of the SAS Nagar civic body where planned urbanisation had not taken place could disturb the planning of the region. The president of the SAS Nagar, MC, Mr Kulwant Singh, said the civic body was not in a position to include more areas in its limits. With the available funds the going had become tough for the civic body, he added. Officials of the MC said last year when they intended to include about 2000 acres in the limits of the civic body to increase its revenue from octroi, the Punjab Town and Country Planning Department had objected to the move . |
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Melody and grace Chandigarh, March 22 The mood of the evening took a pleasant turn when Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, the special guest for today’s function, recalled his presentation in the Harbhallabh Sangeet Sammelan way back in 1964. As he spoke of Punjabi warmth, he also spoke of an India torn by strife. “I feel the scars of Gujarat all over my heart. I don’t understand why we cannot live the religion of humanity. The principle of ‘kutumb’, is the principle of universal brotherhood. I hope our music is endowing the world with some sense of caring,” said the maestro. What followed was peace, as if the evening had borne a tranquil look after deriving inspiration from the living legend. The first presentation from Kaushalya Reddy was ‘Ganapati stuti’ in raga ‘revathi’ and ‘gaula’. Delightful from the start, Kaushalya embodied fine elements of Kuchipudi, which she had assimilated from gurus Radha-Raja Reddy. Raja Reddy was the sutradhar. As
the entered its second stage, with ‘ashtapadi’, Raja Reddy explained the prominence of ‘shingaar rasa’ in Kuchipudi. His words were reflected in Kaushalya’s grace, as she played the ‘nayika’, imploring Krishna to shower love upon her. The dancer’s movements were enhanced by her sensitive face, which portrayed each expression of ‘shingaar rasa’ with deep commitment. Kaushalya used her flawless footwork and scintillating grace to spill energy all over the stage. Then came the ‘vachikabhinayam’, which is special to Kuchipudi. Raja Reddy again rose to explain the incident wherein Satyabhama declines to divulge Krishna’s name to her friend. Acting as the enchantress, Kaushalya brought home the beautiful sequence, which was a ‘bhinaya pradhan’. The finale could not have been more delightful than ‘a tillana’, which was based on raga ‘kalyani’ and in the process also reflected the merger of raga ‘Hindoli’. Accompanying the performers were Sai Bhawani for vocal, V.S.K. Annadurai on violin and B. Bhaskar Rao on mridamgam. Kaushalya’s presentation coupled with Raja Reddy’s informative elaboration of Kuchipudi and its nuances, left the audience spellbound. Pracheen Kala Kendra also conferred the title of ‘Nritya Samrat’ upon Raja Reddy on the occasion. The spell was kept intact by the most promising vocalist of Mewati gharana, Sanjeev Abhyankar, who mesmerised the audience with the sweetness of his rendition. He began his offering in raga ‘yaman’and went on to present some ‘bandishes’. Throughout the presentation his voice kept the purity of raga alive. The singer lived up to his celebrated tutelage. Sanjeev is the disciple of three gurus, his mother Shobha Abhyankar, Pandit Pimpalkhare ji and Padmavibhushan Pandit Jasraj ji. All through the presentation, Sanjeev, striking the best of melodies, kept the mood of the evening alive. So much so that Ustad Amjad Ali Khan was also inspired to state, “This boy is promising without doubt. His tutelage shows in his rendition.” Compering for the evening was done by Jainendra Singh who lived upto the occasion by connecting the sequences brilliantly. Tomorrow’s concert will feature vocal recital by Sugandha Mishra, tabla by Sreekhlol, jugalbandhi by Madhusudan and Gopal Barman and Kathak by Prachee Shah. |
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NRI’s body found hanging in in-laws’ house SAS Nagar, March 22 According to the information, the deceased, Harvinder Singh, had been living in the USA for over eight years before coming to India two years ago to marry Satinder Kaur. He was living with wife, mother-in-law Sukhwinder Kaur and servant Ramu in H No. 821, Phase 2. Agitated relatives of the deceased said the police did not inform his father, Mr Sital Singh, who lives in the same phase. Relatives alleged that a head constable who came to the house to remove the body was the relative of the victim’s in-laws. They said the circumstantial evidence showed that the victim had been hanged after he died. The latch of the room was also not properly fastened. The police had to intervene to stop the victim’s relatives who broke flower pots and other household goods at the house where the body was found hanging. The deceased has left behind a five-month-old son from his marriage with Satinder Kaur. Unconfirmed reports said it was the second marriage of the victim’s wife. A brother of the woman had earlier committed suicide. Two brothers of the victim live in the USA. The Station House Officer, Mr R.S. Sohal said statement of the family members of the victim were being recorded before any case was registered. He said the cause of death would be known after autopsy on the victim was done at the Phase 6 Civil Hospital here. The rope with which the victim was hanging had been taken as evidence. Some items were lying scattered in the room where the body was found. Till the filing of this report no case had been registered. The in-laws of the victim were being quizzed by the police. A police official did not rule out the possibility of a property dispute in the case. |
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Man found murdered in Sec 36 house Chandigarh, March 22 Jagjot apparently died from a blow inflicted on his head. According to the police, his right arm was broken while there was another injury on his shin. A wall of his bedroom also bore blood stains. The police has recovered a blood-stained stick from the spot. A team of forensics also visited the spot. The police came to know about the murder after Jagjot’s servant, who stays in the servant quarters located in the rear portion of the house, informed about a foul smell emanating from the bedroom on the first floor. The servant had last seen Jagjot on Tuesday when he had served him his meal. Remains of a half-eaten meal were still in the deceased’s room. While the house was not ransacked, an almirah and safe in the room were reportedly broken into. The bolt on front door of the house was forced and the part of the wood around it was found sheared off. Jagjot had arrived here about three months ago to oversee the renovation and repair work at the house. His father, an architect, was killed in an accident about 13 years ago. His mother, Kamal Kohli, an interior designer, is currently in Mumbai and is expected back soon. Since the repair work had finished, Jagjot was scheduled to return to Mumbai once his mother arrived here. |
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11 injured as bus overturns Kharar, March 22 According to information, the incident occurred when a truck hit the bus and it overturned. The injured were brought to Civil Hospital here. Of them two have been referred to the PGI, Chandigarh. The injured include Gurmit Singh, driver of the bus, Ram Rattan, his son Pardeep Kumar, Munna Lal and Ram Vati of Chamkaur Sahib, Harbhajan Singh of Bassi Pathana, Angat of Mohali, Harjot, Navjot and Kulbir Kaur. Ms Lakhwinder Kaur Garcha, OSD to the Chief Minister, Mr Bir Devinder Singh, MLA, Kharar, Mr Kuljit Singh, president, Block Congress Committee, Mohali, Mr Rupinder Singh DSP, visited the injured. |
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Jaitley to discuss POTO today Chandigarh, March 22 Prominent among those who attended the meeting were, former MP, Mr Satyapal Jain; former Mayor, Mr Gian Chand Gupta; the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha President, Mr Satinder Singh; former Senior Deputy Mayor, Mr Desraj Tandon; former Councillor, Mr Kanhayia Lal Sharma; Ms Nancy Ganju and Mr Paviter Singh Namdhari. |
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Canada reduces points for immigration Chandigarh, March 22 The recommendations were announced this afternoon after a thorough study of the contentious regulations. It has also been recommended that all applications of skilled workers received before December 31, 2001 be processed under the existing selection criteria until March 31, 2003. The committee, in view of the inordinate delays that that take place in processing the applications at various visa posts, has recommended that the staff at each of these posts re-assess their general policies regarding personal interview as and when interviews are essential and when these can be waived. Special teams should be used to clear the backlog at missions with larger inventories to ensure that these are processed expeditiously. It has also said that the earlier stipulation that an applicant has to complete a specified total number of years of study when assessing educational credentials be eliminated. The committee has stated that the Federal Government should provide assistance to regulatory bodies that govern admission to skilled trades and professions in Canada to determine foreign equivalences and facilitate their entry into the labour market. |
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EATING OUT Chandigarh Set up by CITCO last year, Mermaid was an instant success. Not surprising as the lake attracts hundreds of visitors and tourists on week days and thousands on weekends and holidays. There is nothing like a good quality meal to wind up an outing, all will agree. While there has been a fast food counter for quite a few years and before that, old timers will recall, apart from a rehri market offering snacks at the present parking lot, besides the footpath vendors hawking popcorn, papad and sundry, the famous site lacked a proper restaurant. The idea of Mermaid was conceived by the Administrator, Lieut-Gen J.F.R. Jacob (retd). Even the logo imprinted on the crockery is ‘General's creation’, informs Mr Daniel Banerjee, in charge of the restaurant. The restaurants commands an imposing view of the Lake ringed by the Shivaliks. The green patch outside is tempting, especially during sunny winters and sultry evenings, both for the lovebirds and a group of chattering kitty party girls and women. A bright huge wall painting by slum children dominates the interiors. The aquarium, home to prawns and river sharks, separating the pub and the restaurant keeps wide-eyed kids mesmerised. Perhaps, light music could be played to complete the ambience. Another point going in favour of the eatery is its reasonable prices. Except for kadhai chicken (Rs 170), all items are available for less than Rs 100. Prepared by cooks trained by chefs of other CITCO ventures, Mountview and Shivalikview, the food is tempting, dished up promptly by waiters. Mermaid opens at 10 in the morning even as lunch is served from 12.30 pm to 3 pm and dinner from 7.30 pm to 11 pm. Down draught beer or juice/lime water with tandoori chicken/panir and kalmi kebabs garnished with finely-chopped salad and mint chutney. Some people swear they are one of the best in town. The excellent quality more than makes up for the absence of a big menu. On offer is a small range of delicacies usually preferred by Punjabis. So, you have the ever-favourite dal makhni, chicken, seasonal vegetables, raita, salad, chowmein, chopsuey, manchurian, besides some soups and beverages. Their mushroom do piazza looks colourful with a sprinkling of red tomatoes, yellowish lightly cooked onions, green leaves and brown mushrooms. Top with a scoop of ice-cream. And if after that you are feeling too full or guilty about calories, take a walk up to the regulator end and feel your digestive system metabolise the stuff, making you feel lighter and happier. |
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Film crew hurt in accident Dera Bassi, March 22 Sources said Sarwan Sharma, Pushpa Rani, Mahabali, Sanjeev, Gopal, Jagganath, Amarpreet, Mahesh Kumar and Ashok Kumar sustained injuries when their bus (PB-01-2302) collided with a truck (HR-37-A2170) coming from the opposite direction. The bus driver, Amarpreet, fractured his legs and was rushed to the PGI in Chandigarh while the other injured were admitted to the Civil Hospital Dera Bassi. After the shooting of the film, the artists were on their way from Chandigarh to Ambala Cantonment and were to board a train for Mumbai. The vehicles
involved in the accident have been impounded and a case has been registered with the Dera Bassi police station. Meanwhile, a gang of robbers struck at two different farm houses located in Shekhpura and Karkaur villages and decamped with Rs 60,000 in cash from both places. However, no case has been registered. |
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Pre-paid parking tokens sought Chandigarh, March 22 “Pre-paid token of reasonable charges for all type of vehicles should be introduced to generate revenue for the Municipal Corporation,’’ a front release, jointly signed by its Convener, Mr Arun Talwar and its spokesman, Mr Jagdish Singh Kalra, said here today. The two said the suggestion has been forwarded, because the MC seemed to be interested in revenue collection only. The Front leaders also condemned the proposal that the parking fee could be hiked and threatened to revive their agitation, withdrawn after the Congress local MP Pawan Bansal’s’ assurances to meet their demands. New Beopar Mandal Chandigarh, led by Mr. M. P. Verma, demanded that the Municipal Corporation should forward a resolution in the House to withdraw paid parking. |
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Beware
of burning leaves Chandigarh, March 22 Mr Kalia had parked his car near the Punjab and Sind Bank building in Sector 17 and gone to the Unit Trust of India building. When he returned after 15 minutes the bonnet of car was in flames. It had caught fire from a heap of burning leaves, he said quoting passers-by who doised the flames in time. Mr Kalia (78) said the practice of collecting and burning of dry leaves had been banned by the Chandigarh Administration. |
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This sugarcane stands 22 feet tall In a press note, Mr Raj Kumar said he had grown it under the guidance of Mr Jai Krishan Kaushik , a noted agricultural scientist. He has grown 60 canes about 20 feet high using G- 58 seed of sugarcane. Each sugarcane weighs around 5 kg of which 4 kg consists of juice. Mr Raj
Kumar had earlier also grown an 18-inch-long lady finger and 11-inch-long bitter gourd. |
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YOUNG VOICE Women have to strive hard in order to be the first among equals. The days of women subjugation are gone , they are now marching ahead of men in almost all spheres. This is the philosophy of Ms Anjali Singh, a food and nutrition specialist. She says that women in India have always been relegated to a second citizen status in the country. “ I was always treated on a par with my brothers and at times even given priority over them. As a result, I have done well for myself by specialising in my field. This makes me feel that given the same opportunities, women can do a lot in their lives.” She says though the so-called feminists claim to have achieved women liberation yet the preference for the male child has not weaned. |
Company management booked SAS Nagar, March 22 One hurt Liquor seized Electricity staff assaulted One held Scooter stolen Woman’s purse snatched The incident took place around 8 pm, when the victim, Ms Surinder Kaur, was coming back home on a cycle rickshaw. Two scooter-borne youth, snatched her purse and fled away. She was, however, unable to see the registration number or the colour of the scooter. The purse also contained two passports. The police has registered a case in this connection. PANCHKULA Liquor pouches seized |
Handicrafts by women Chandigarh, March 22 As many as 40 stalls have been put up at the exhibition which was inaugurated by Mayor Mrs Lalit Joshi today. There is a wide variety of designer wear in hand and machine, embroidery, phulkari, ribbon work, patch work, block prints, zardozi and Lucknowi garments. There is also a colourful collection of household linen ranging from block printed, patchwork, embroidered to crochet items. Matching durries, dining sets, kitchen towels, aprons, towels have also been put up. There are also woolen items and leather goods. |
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