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Five city colleges get nod for UGC courses Ludhiana, March 27 While Ramgarhia Girls’ College has got the sanction for courses in computer applications and mother and child care, Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women will start new courses in information technology and fashion designing. Vocational courses in information technology and computer applications will begin at Kamla Lohtia Sanatan Dharam College. Students from Guru Nanak Girls’ College will have the option to join fashion designing course and those from Sanatan Dharam Pracharak College will be able to take up course in computer applications. As per the notification, the entire expenses of the courses during the first five years including the cost of infrastructure, setting up of laboratories and salaries of the faculty would be funded by the UGC. Later, the colleges would be responsible for continuing the courses. It is also mentioned that the students from BA and B.Com would be able to take up these courses as additional electives or as add on courses and there will be 30 seats for each course. Ms Harmit Kaur, Principal, Ramgarhia Girls’ College, said the courses would be job-oriented and would give the students a chance to choose their career. She said while 15 colleges of Punjab and Chandigarh had applied for these courses, Ludhiana was fortunate in getting approval for its five colleges. Besides, she said, that several new postgraduate diploma courses, including those in management, population education and health and family, being offered by Panjab University this year were also likely to begin in the city colleges in the coming session. She said while the colleges had applied for these courses, their approval would be sent by next month. Mr B.D. Budhiraja, Principal, Kamla Lohtia SD College, said the UGC would send a grant of Rs 24 lakh for two courses in various instalments for five years. He said while the first grant to the tune of Rs 12 lakh would be meant for the purchase of equipment and setting up of computer laboratories, salary grant would be sent a little later. The guest faculty for five years would be appointed by the college itself and paid according to the UGC norms, he said. Ms Madanjit Kaur Sahota, Principal, Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women, said the courses would be a boon for the students as they would be able to take these as an elective vocational subject. She said even though she had not got the written approval but she had received an oral confirmation regarding these courses. Ms Sahota also said some other short-duration courses in computer and office management, personal grooming, typing and short hand, computer education would begin in the college from April 1. She said these courses would be held only during the summer break and their registration for different batches had already begun. At Guru Nanak Girls’ College, while the UGC-funded course in fashion designing would begin in the coming session, elective subjects in microbiology for BSc students and computer applications for BA students by Panjab University would also be added in the current list. Besides, a new course of Masters in Science and Information would begin in the college, said Ms Charanjit Mahal, officiating principal of the college. |
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Khatra given warm send off Ludhiana, March 27 Mr Khatra retired last week after putting in more than 20 years of service as Principal of the college. He is credited with bringing about a large scale improvement in the college and making it one of the top colleges of the state. Mr Khatra has won several awards. Late Mr Prem Bhatia, former Editor-in-Chief of The Tribune, during a visit to the college had called it a ‘wonder-land in the rural setting’, Mr Khatra recalled. The SDM, Khamano, Mr Nirbhai Singh, said he had set high standards in imparting education. Other speakers who spoke included senior leader Rajinder Kaur Khatra, former Vice-Chairman, Minority Commission of India, Mr. Bawa Singh, former Dean, Students Welfare, Dr Harbans Singh, Principal Dr. G S Cheema, and hockey Olympian Col. Jaswant Singh. A large number of panchayat members also attended the function and honoured the educationist. A number of speakers urged the Punjab Government to utilise the rich experiences of Mr Manjit Singh Khatra.
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Farewell party for tiny tots Ludhiana, March 27 A colourful entertainment programme was presented, including a Punjabi dance ‘Chal mere naal’. A Rajasthani group dance was performed by kids on the song ‘Resham ka rumaal’. ‘Dadi amma maan jao’ and a group dance on the latest Hindi number ‘You are my soniya’ enthralled the audience. Nearly 25 kids participated in a fancy dress contest dressed as an Armyman, Lord Shiva, bride, Punjabi boy, farmer, Miss India, jungle boy and girl, teacher and flower girl. A kid was also dressed as sunflower and a tomato. All participants were later awarded prizes by Dr Vivek Saggar, a local orthodontist and cosmetic dental surgeon. Prof V.M. Chopra, director of the school and Ms S. Chopra, Principal, wished students good luck. |
Forum quashes PSEB demand of Rs 47,100 Ludhiana, March 27 According to the complaint, the consumer had received a bill for Rs 16, 493 for the period from May 10 to July 10, 2000 on average basis. The consumer stated before the forum that the electricity meter installed on his premises was changed during the said period. The consumer disclosed that his consumption of electricity never exceeded Rs 8,997. He further disclosed that he had received another bill for Rs 10,586 for the period from September 10 to November 10, 2000 and no reasons were stated for issuing the bill. Again he received a bill for Rs 11, 316 for the period from November 10, 2000 to January 10, 2001, and yet another bill for Rs 3,553 for the period from January 10 to March 10 was issued, he added. The consumer said in December, 2000, he was issued a bill for Rs 39,001 and it was mentioned that his connection would be disconnected in case the amount was not deposited. He further said the bill was issued on account of the alleged theft of energy. He stated that he had informed the PSEB officials that the meter was burnt and he never took the direct supply as alleged. The consumer stated that despite his repeated requests, he had to deposit Rs 15,600 as part payment and the PSEB issued directions to give the direct supply till new meter was installed. He further stated that when he complained regarding the burnt meter, the PSEB showed inability to change the meter and as such he was forced to deposit Rs 500 and purchase a new meter. After that the meter was tested and the reading of the same was recorded and it was reported that load was 9 kw, he added. It was stated that the consumer had to deposit Rs 16,100 on account of running extra load. The consumer alleged that there was clear deficiency in services. It was stated that the demand of Rs 39,001 was wrongly raised by the PSEB, besides the amount of Rs 34,366 had been recovered through bills issued from July 10, 2000 to January 10, 2001 and average bills were never adjusted in the reading. The PSEB pleaded that as per the report, the meter installed on the premises of the complainant was burnt in November, 2001. The respondent stated that the complainant deposited Rs 400 and after that new meter was installed vide MCO on December 5, 2000. The PSEB explained that on December 11, 2000, the Assistant Executive Engineer, in the presence of the consumer, checked the said meter and it was found that he was using the load of 11.680 kw against the sanctioned load of 2.26 kw. Besides, the complainant was using direct supply, it added. The respondent clarified on the basis of the said checking the demand of Rs 39,001 was debited from the account of the complainant. The respondent disclosed that the bill issued for the period from September 10 to November 11, 2000, was legal and valid. It prayed that there was no deficiency in services and the complaint was liable to be dismissed. The forum observed that in this case the consumer had challenged the demand of Rs 47,100 raised by the PSEB. The forum further observed that the checking report did not bear the signature of the consumer or his representative which was necessary. While it was claimed by the respondent that the checking was done in the presence of consumer. The forum stated that the respondent had not even placed the affidavit regarding the checking of the meter by the Assistant Executive Engineer who checked the electricity connection. The forum held that the evidence was not sufficient to prove that the consumer was committing the theft of electricity and as such the demand was liable to be quashed.
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Retailer directed to repair or replace battery In an ex-parte order, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed M/s Madhok Auto Electricals, Dugri Road, Model Town, to remove the defect in the battery purchased by Mr J.M. Dhand, a resident of Jamalpur Colony, within 15 days. The forum has further directed, ‘‘In case the respondent fails to remove the defect in the battery then the same shall be replaced with a new battery by the opposite party.’’ The forum has also directed the firm to pay Rs 500 as cost of litigation to the consumer. According to a complaint, the consumer had purchased a Prestolite Battery XP 12000 from the said firm on June 26, 2000 for Rs 4,000. The consumer stated before the forum, ‘‘The battery is meant for invertor which keeps the electric supply on, in case of failure of electricity.’’ The consumer disclosed that he was assured and guaranteed at the time of purchase that it would remain in working condition for more than two years and it was one of the best available in the market. He further disclosed that it was also assured that in case of any defect in the battery in first year, that defect would be removed or the battery would be changed if the defect was irreparable. The consumer stated that battery started giving trouble in the last week of May, 2001 and as a result, the invertor became non-functional. After that the consumer intimated the respondent and he was given assurance that a person would be visit him home and remove the defect in the battery, he added. He further stated that despite serving a legal notice and writing letters, no action was taken by the respondent. It was alleged by the consumer that there was clear deficiency in services on the part of the respondent. The forum observed that the evidence produced by the consumer was unrebutted. The forum held that the battery developed defect in first year of its use and it was desirable the same should be repaired properly or replaced by a new one.
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Cop’s bail plea rejected under NDPS Act Ludhiana, March 27
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Giving meaning to life
Ludhiana, March 27 She was here to attend a national seminar on ‘A review of Punjabi literature after Independence’, organised by National Book Trust and the Punjabi Sahitya Akademi at Punjabi Bhavan. Proficient in Marathi, Bengali and Oriya, she has translated many literary works of these languages into Hindi and English. Being married to artist Jatin Das from Orissa, she has gained proficiency in Oryia. Varsha, dressed in a cotton saree, said she had received an award from the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, for translating Oriya poems into Gujarati, her mother tongue. She said the Trust publishes books in 18 languages, including English. So far the Trust has translated works of famed 25 Punjabi writers. These works have been translated into other Indian languages. Some of these works are of Gurdial Singh Parsa’s ‘Adh Channi Raat’; Nanak Singh’s ‘Chitta Lahu’; Kartar Singh Duggal’s ‘Haal Murida De’; a collection of folk-tales by Harbhajan Singh; and Amrita Pritam’s ‘Na Radha, Na Rukmani’. She said as editorial head she oversees the production of books. Different people head the editorial boards of different languages. They meet annually and review the works. Varsha has done a course in ‘promotion of literacy’ and is a resource person. The Trust also prepares literature for those adults who acquire reading and writing skills late in life. Local writers prepare manuscripts. Then those are tested for relevance and usefulness. Books are purchased by the government and all NGOs active in promotion of literacy. She further said during seminars, like the present one, the trust ascertains specific needs of each states. In Andhra Pardesh, the people want books on income generation schemes, while adults of Gujarat seek books on women welfare. Even Unesco helps the trust with financial aid. The Trust has published two science books for free distribution in schools. The Trust has also published books to highlight gender bias in the country and basic values. ‘Women in Indian Society’ and ‘Women Pioneers in India’s Renaissance’ include achievements of 67 women. Another book ‘Women from Pre-Independence to Now’ include the contributions of women like Aruna Asaf Ali and Durga Bai Deshmukh. ‘Women Who Dared’ includes Kiran Bedi and Ella Bhatt, the women who started SEWA, that changed the lives of many ‘chikankari’ workers of Lucknow. On being asked how does it feel to be a member of a renowned family, she said: “It gives a greater meaning to our life.”
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