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Few takers for BCA seats Chandigarh, July 17 Barring the local MCM DAV College, Sector 36, seats in all other colleges remain vacant. Surprisingly, most of the students whose names had found their way to the merit list did not appeal for counselling. The coordinator, Ms Harinderjit Kaur, said keeping in view the poor response, it was decided to give another chance to the students. In a notice issued later, she said the candidates in the UT pool as well as the general pool, interested in seeking admission, should report at the venue at 9 am for counselling. Admissions for reserved categories would be held immediately after the seats for the general category were filled. Sources attributed the poor response to the counselling of engineering colleges scheduled for later this month. Moreover, a number of students had already sought admissions in various technical institutions and had chosen not to avail themselves of the chance in local city colleges. In today’s tally, 41 seats remained vacant in the UT pool and 17 in the general pool. In all, eight city colleges are running the
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Jamboree, 2002, from July 18 Chandigarh, July 17 Students from 12 schools are expected to participate in different activities, including quiz competition, debate, group discussion, and group songs. On the last day of the events, Mr and Ms Grand Finale will be selected from among them. The Students Zone is organising this event for second consecutive year. |
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PU results Chandigarh, July 17 The results declared were those of M Sc
II (honours) in Botany and M.Sc I (honours) in Physics. The university also declared the results of BFA III (sculpture group). |
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DISTRICT COURTS Chandigarh, July 17 As per the prosecution, the three suspects — Kartar Singh, Mohinder Singh and Kesar Singh— were arrested on July 4 while they were trying to flee to Patiala in a Mahindra jeep. Kartar Singh and Mohinder Singh had allegedly killed Pal Singh for taking revenge of the death of Kaka Singh who was killed at Nayagaon during the last elections in Punjab. In another case, an anticipatory bail plea moved by Pappu in a case of rape was dismissed by a local court. The applicant was booked by the UT police under Sections 363 and 376 of the IPC.
RI in assault case A city resident, Biru, was yesterday sentenced to one-and-a-half-year rigorous imprisonment in a case of assault and criminal intimidation. The accused was also fined Rs 700 by the UT Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mr Ashok Kumar. As per the prosecution, the accused had stabbed the complainant, Kalu Ram, in Grain Market, Sector 26, on October 17, 2001. The complainant had gone to the market along with his wife and a nephew where he met the accused. The accused had demanded money from the complainant but when he refused, the accused stabbed the complainant with a knife. The complained had sustained serious injuries on his chest.
Bail granted Bhupinder Kumar and Madan Lal, arrested by the police for allegedly carrying poppy husk, were granted bail by a local court. They were granted bail on furnishing a bail bond for Rs 20,000. The police had seized 15 kg of poppy husk from the accused on June 15. In another case, Gurnam, arrested by the UT police for his alleged involvement in a fake bus number plate scandal was today granted bail by a local court on furnishing a bail bond for Rs 20,000. The police had arrested the accused under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 473, and 482 of the IPC. The applicant stated that the two other main suspects had already been granted bail and the accused deserved the concession of bail. As per the prosecution, the two main suspects in the case, Ravinder Singh and Harjinder Singh, were involved in sale of buses through fake documents. Gurnam had also be involved in the forgery.
Plea dismissed A local court dismissed an anticipatory bail plea moved by Harvinder Singh under the Excise Act. As per the prosecution, the UT police had seized 190 boxes of beer from the truck of the accused near the Zirakpur barrier on July 1, 2002. The police had arrested Surjit and Rajinder from the spot. It was alleged that Harvinder Singh had run away from the spot. The applicant had stated that he was not involved in the case. |
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Life term for paramour Chandigarh, July 17 As per the prosecution, on the intervening night of April 23 and April 24, 1997 an information was received at the police post in Bapu Dham colony that a woman, Geeta, was admitted to the PGI with burn injuries. After getting the information, the police personnel of the concerned area went to the emergency ward of the PGI and came to know that the victim was a resident of in Madrashi Colony in Sector 26. The police also informed the UT Magistrate who recorded Geeta’s dying statement that the accused had burned her by pouring kerosene oil on her. The deceased, was married to Shashi, a resident of Ludhiana, about eight years ago. But her relationship with him was strained since four years. She had developed a relationship with Manjyoti and been living with him for the last few years. On the night of April 23, 1997, some dispute took place between the two regarding the preparation of the food. During the quarrel, the accused had brought the kerosene oil from the stove and after pouring the same on her body, the accused set her on fire. The victim raised alarm and her neighbours put off the fire and took her to the PGI. The police had registered case under Section 302 of the IPC on April 24, 1997. |
TRIBUNE
SPECIAL Chandigarh, July 17 Now with Husain extending support, members of the Trust feel that a considerable sum can be raised to pursue charitable tasks. As per the arrangement, M.F. Husain will paint on the spot during a function to be organised by the Trust in October this year. He will then allow his creations to be auctioned, diverting the funds to the Trust. As of now, Mrs Uma Rakesh Nath, an eminent dialogue writer and a close friend of Husain, has donated four prints of the painter to the Trust. These prints, which bear M.F. Husain’s signature, will shortly be put up for sale at Art Folio (House number 351) in Sector 9. Meanwhile, bidding for the prints is invited from Rs 10,000 upward. While the financial situation of the Trust awaits to look up, managing trustee Ms Oshima Raikhy shared the vision behind the Trust with The Tribune. Formed to perpetuate the memory of Aruna Asaf Ali, the heroine of Quit India movement, the Trust, despite its services, has not been able to mobilise finances ever since its registration in 1997. Little aid has been forthcoming for the Aruna Asaf Ali Bhavan in Sector 44-A, land for which has lately been allotted by the UT Administration. The plot will cost the Trust Rs 14.50 lakh at a concessional rate. While Rs 10 lakh has been paid, the balance has to be paid at the rate of 10 per cent. Ms Raikhy informed, “Lease money will be charged, although we are hopeful of exemption.” Currently the Trust, with Mr P.H. Vaishnav, retired Chief Secretary, Punjab, as its president, is functioning from the local branch of Red Cross and residences of members. Other trustees are MP Pawan Kumar Bansal, Ms Vimla Dang, honorary secretary, Punjab Istri Sabha Relief Trust, Ms Sheila Didi, advocate, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Ms Mahinder Sambar, general secretary, Punjab Istri Sabha, Mr Anupam Gupta, leading legal commentator, and Ms Namita Singh, a leading architect, who is also designing the bhavan. The Trust’s activity is largely concentrated in slums. A child labour education centre is running in Sector 25 Janata Colony since May, 1999. It caters to children between 8 and 12 years. Each child, besides being paid Rs 100 as monthly stipend, is also prepared for class V exam of School Education Board. This year 12 children have cleared the exam. A craft centre for girls is also being run here. Similar activity is being carried out from Doon Public School in Panchkula, where seven children will take class V exam this year. To prevent dropouts, 20 promising children from government schools are selected by the Trust every year for receiving a monthly stipend of Rs 50. Till now the Trust, under Aruna Asaf Ali Puraskar scheme, has organised five declamation contests in Amritsar, Chandigarh, Bathinda, Jalandhar and Patiala. Besides cash prizes a running trophy is awarded to the winning institution. The Trust is also running a donors’ scheme under which donations are received for grant of monthly scholarships to children — Rs 100 for primary classes, Rs 150 for middle and high school, Rs 200 for senior higher secondary and Rs 250 to 400 for professional and technical courses. The trustees are now waiting to enhance their range of activities through Aruna Asaf Ali Bhavan, which, once ready, will provide for educational facilities for working children, day care centre for working women, free dispensary and medical testing laboratory, counselling centre for family disputes and a multi-use auditorium. Even as the work goes on, finance remains the Trust’s weak area, despite the exemption it enjoys under Section 80 G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Donations, if any, can be forwarded through a demand draft or cheque in the name of the Trust at 3036, Sector 28 D, Chandigarh. |
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Offer subsidy to Punjabi films: Preeti Chandigarh, July 17 The actress, who was voicing the opinion of the Punjabi film industry at large, yesterday held a meeting with the Minister of Culture, Punjab, and impressed upon him to offer subsidy to Punjabi films, just as the other states offer. Talking about the much-needed boost which the industry requires, Preeti Sapru today said the subsidies were discontinued after the term of late Mr Beant Singh as the Chief Minister of Punjab. During his term, each Punjabi film was drawing a subsidy of Rs 12 lakh. Preeti added, "Subsidy for 16 films had been sanctioned but the same has not been offered till date." The Minister has, reportedly, assured Ms Sapru that the said subsidy would be released and a policy for promotion of regional cinema would also be formulated. |
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divinity through art Chandigarh, July 17 Executed in a soulful medium, the works begin with a touch of divinity. The first frame that greets the eye encompasses the leaves of Guru Granth Sahib. The artist then weaves a spiritual pattern which takes off from the unifying message of Guru Nanak Dev — “God is one”— and ends at a delightful artistic creation of the five seats of authority recognised in the Sikh traditions. More than the power of the medium and its effective handling, the works stand out for the messages they convey. Juxtaposed alongside each work are verses from Guru Granth Sahib which add soul to the canvases. The works more than succeed in bringing to life their title: Love and devotion enlighten the mind. |
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Representatives of the Punjabi film world are now taking their dues very seriously. Seemingly dejected with the Punjab Government's indifferent attitude towards the promotion of the regional films, actress Preeti Sapru today stated that if the government did not announce the proposed Punjabi film awards on November 1 (Punjab Day), she, along with her friends, will stage a dharna outside Punjab CM's residence.