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EDUCATION

Govt colleges finalise admission schedules
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 11
After a gap of over a month, students have started returning to the college campuses even if it only means for making queries about admission schedules of various classes.

All government colleges have finalised their admission schedules for the first-year classes. However, with no tentative date announced for declaration of the second and final year class results, the colleges have deferred announcement of their admission schedule for these classes. In Government College, Sector 11, Dr S.N. Singla, said final dates for admission would shortly be announced along with those of the centralised admissions.

In GCG-11, Principal Mohini Sharma added that students scoring below 55 per cent would be admitted subject to availability of seats. For those whose results have not been declared, students must fill separate forms for different faculties and submit them to the college by June 20,'' she said.

In the Government College for Girls, Sector 42, the Principal, Ms Vijay Lakshmi, said that the college would not admit any student who had failed to clear the examination. She said though they had prepared a schedule for the second and third year classes, it would be implemented only if the university declared the results of these classes.

COURTS

HIGH COURT
Plea to quash Punjab circular
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 11
In a petition filed before the High Court, an organisation of advocates — Lawyers’ Initiative — today sought directions for quashing of a circular issued by the state of Punjab two years ago “completely nullifying the functions of the vigilance department” and disabling it from “checking corruption against public servants”. Taking up the petition filed by member Ashok Choudary, a Division Bench of the High Court, comprising Mr Justice Swatanter Kumar and Mr Justice Ashutosh Mohunta, today issued notice of motion to the state and other respondents.

The member, in his petition, had earlier contended that following the issuance of the circular in March, 2000, the Vigilance Bureau and the department was “not even allowed to register a simple first information report against a public servant accused of gross acts of corruption. They could not organise a trap or a raid, could not proceed on their own on the basis of complaints, could not inquire into information received by them without seeking the approval of committees of secretaries”.

His counsel had added that as per the circular, the department could also not inquire into the allegations against the members of the judicial services, besides employees of the judicial courts, could not inquire into allegations against staff of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, could not even conduct a probe against surpanches, panches and Municipal Councillors.

The circular issued in the name of streamlining the vigilance machinery in the state, he had claimed, was against the statutory provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Unfair means

Coming down heavily on a flying squad member for blowing out of proportion a trivial issue by registering a case alleging unfair means of cheating against a student for his failure to tie up answer sheets 15 minutes before the culmination of examination, Mr Justice J.S. Khehar of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has allowed his petition and held that the result of the petitioner would be declared without any delay as a natural consequence.

Delivering the verdict on a petition filed by Faridabad-based second semester MBA student Sanjiv Singla, Mr Justice Khehar ruled: “In my view, the ordinance for punishment for the use of unfair means has been misused to punish the petitioner. Really, it seems that the ego of a member of the flying squad was deeply hurt and it is, therefore, that the petitioner had to go through the turmoil”.

In his detailed order, the Judge further ruled: “It is common that candidates appearing in the examinations are hard-pressed for time. Undoubtedly, all the examinees have to tie up their answer sheets, but dereliction to tie up the sheets 15 minutes before the culmination of examination cannot be considered an act for which a candidate can be punished for the use of unfair means.... Counsel for the respondents acknowledges the fact that the petitioner did not use unfair means... The instant petition is allowed. The natural consequence thereof is that the result of the petitioner for second semester of MBA course, and all subsequent semesters of the said course in which he appeared, would be declared without any delay”.

Arguing on behalf of the petitioner, Mr Manjit Singh Reen had earlier stated that two members of the invigilating staff had given statements before standing committee on unfair means that the petitioner had never used unfair means of cheating.

Notice of motion

A Division Bench of the High Court, comprising Mr Justice Swatanter Kumar and Mr Justice Ashutosh Mohunta, on Tuesday issued notice of motion to the state of Punjab and other respondents on a petition filed by Punjab Private Dental Colleges Association to amend a notification bringing it in conformity with the guidelines issued by the Dental Council of India.

In their petition, the Association members stated that the issue related to the entire gamut of admission to the BDS courses, fee structure, cash security and illegal provision of seats in certain colleges.

DISTRICT COURTS
Tantrik’s bail plea dismissed
Our Correspondent

Chandigarh, June 11
The bail plea moved by a tantrik, Rameshwar, who was arrested by the UT police in a case of cheating, was today dismissed by a local court. The counsel to the accused pleaded before the magistrate that the applicant, Rameshwar, was implicated in the case. The accused was arrested by the police for allegedly cheating a couple assuring them that they would have child after getting his treatment.

The police had registered a case of cheating against the accused on the complaint of Vijaypal.

Murder case

In the Sector-23 murder case, the accused, Ashish Arora, who had allegedly murdered his brother-in-law Joginder Singh along with others, has been committed in the court of the UT District and Sessions Judge for trial today by the UT Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mr C.L. Mohal.

It was alleged that the Ashish along with his brother Sanjay and his friend had murdered, Joginder Singh on September 28 last year.

CULTURE

Soothing melodies add colour to evening
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 11
Any melody that stems from the light classical tradition might sound plain on the surface, but it actually commands a world of depth. That is exactly why in this realm only those people are respected, who can avoid pretension and unnecessary dressing of voice. No wonder very few ghazal singers have the mettle to enter the listeners’ heart.

Arjun Jaipuri from his very first ghazal, which is attributed to the legendary Bashir Badr, struck a rapport with the audience, which was present in a larger numbe.

Uske dar tak pauhunchne to paye, ye na puchho ki kya karenge...woh nigahon se ojhal hua to, uske bare mein socha karenge..marked the beginning of the evening of ghazals by Arjun, who trained in the art under ustad Moinuddin Khan, Pandit Chiranji Lal and Govardhan Lal of Jaipur gharana. Paving the way for the romantic lyrics of Bashir was yet another soothing melody penned by Shaida: Jinke chehre pe noor hota hai..unko kitna guroor hota hai; yoon hi kashti nahi dooba karti, kuchh ishara zaroor hota hai....

With this prelude, Arjun went on to add further meaning to the ghazal by presenting its latter part: Mohabbat ki duniya mein aakar to dekho; kisi ko tum apna banakar to dekho...

He then presented Hamdam’s Jagmaga uthegi yeh raat ujaalon ki tarah, muskurao to zara mre khyalon ki tarah.. The concluding ghazal of the evening was Mohinder Dehlvi’s Ab to har lamha yehi soch ke dar jayenge, tum se ik pal bhi juda honge to mar jayenge.

The melody was further strengthened by perfect accompaniment, which came from Ranjan on the keyboard, Sushant on guitar and Amit Sachdeva on tabla.

A painter with a difference
Our Correspondent

Chandigarh, June 11
Do you think a disabled child can ever reach the heights of success? Yes, Saurab Saini, a 16-year-old boy, who is suffering from a hearing and speech disorder, has proved it. His paintings and his sketches reveal the depth of his art.

He started painting whatever he observed at the age of 13. Bright colours fascinated him. Today, he has many exhibitions to his credit.

“I wanted my child to study and live a normal life, but I thought it to be a little impossible. We went in for a correspondence course, especially designed for the parents of such children. We worked hard to integrate him well into the society. Due to speech disorder, he does not interact with anyone to avoid humiliation”, says Dr J.S. Saini, Saurab’s father. With a smile he added, “I firmly believe that when God takes away something, he compensates for it in some other way. My son was born with severe hearing and speech disorders, but today he is an artist and has set an example for the other disabled people. Disability is not the end of life, but the beginning of realisation of the talent which is hidden.”

It has been only two years since Saurab started attending painting classes. Till then he drew whatever he observed. Around 40 paintings and 30 potraits to his credit, Saurab is holding an exhibition at Bal Bhavan, Sector 23, tomorrow. With aims to be an artist and travel around the world, he has clearly defined his instincts. A fine combination of imagination, observation and knowledge, is the key to his success.

“When doctors had told me that I had given birth to a child with such disorders, I had cried and felt shattered. But today I feel proud of my son who is a budding artist”, says Ms Saini, Saurab’s mother.