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‘Give us the gift of vision’ Chandigarh, September 5 “Those who can give us the gift of vision by pledging their eyes are the ones who become immortal while they are still alive, “ This is how the visually challenged children from the Institute for Blind, Sector 26, conveyed their feelings in the form of a song about those who are helping out in the noble cause of eye donation. Unfortunately, it is the religious taboo, coupled with the fear of disfigurement of the face of the dead, that comes in the way of people being open towards eye donation. As per national statistics, only 20,000 eyes are being donated annually, whereas the requirement is five times more at about one lakh. Fifteen per cent of the total blind in the world reside in India, with their number being 12 million. About three million people have corneal blindness and every year about 20,000 to 30,000 new people are added to this number. Various taboos like religious myths, lack of awareness and apathy are some of the factors which prevent people from donating their eyes. The appeal made by the children from the institute in the form of a song at the Eye Donation Awareness Programme organised by the Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College and Hospital. “I feel that keeping in mind the religious myths regarding eye donation, it is essential to involve religious organisations, who have immense hold over the masses to help out in this noble cause,” remarked Mr M.P. Singh, Municipal Commissioner, and Chairman of the State Blindness Control Society, who was the chief guest. Mr M.P. Singh said keeping in mind the high literacy rate and awareness in the city, he was confident that a little effort from the doctors, nurses, para-medical staff and the NGO activists would go a long way in convincing people that eye donation, was perhaps the biggest charity one could do. “In fact, the people working in the hospitals can play an important role by convincing the family members and relatives of the patients to donate eyes, as it will fulfil the lifetime wish of those unfortunate people,” remarked Mr M.P. Singh. Highlighting the importance of eye donation, the head of the Department of Ophthalmology, Dr Sunandan Sood, said there was need to create awareness about eye donations. “ People have to be made aware that eye donation will not delay the cremation as it takes only 10 minutes, without any disfigurement of the face,” clarified Dr Sood. He added that simply pledging one’s eyes was not enough as the actual donation would not take place if the family members do not inform the doctors and that, too, within two to three hours of death. Others present at the programme, organised as part of the national fortnight on eye donation, included the Director Health Services, Dr C.P. Bansal, the Director Principal of the GMCH, Prof S.B.S. Mann, and the Medical Superintendent, Dr Raj
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Aero-modelling show held Chandigarh, September 5 Reason: the college was the venue of an aero-modelling show organised by the No. 1 Chandigarh Air Squadron. The aim of the show was to expose aero-modelling to students and to motivate them to join the Air Wing of the NCC. The students got a chance to witness, remote-controlled aero-modelling display of powered models. The aircraft carried out breathtaking manoeuvres and aerobatics like loop, steep turns, spin and rolls. There was a control line aero-modelling display by two aircraft Cdt WO Jatinder Singh and Cdt Sgt Amarjit Tarar simulated a dog fight between two fighter aircraft. An exhibition of prize-winning models of various aircraft, which had taken part in competitions at the national level and photographs of aircraft of the IAF was also organsied at the college. Speaking on the occasion, Mr S.C. Nijhawan, Principal of the college appreciated the efforts of the Air Wing, NCC Squadron to create awareness of aero-modelling among youth and expressed the desire, for a similar show in the college in October. Later, he was presented a photograph of MiG 29 aircraft by the Commanding Officer Wg Cdr R.K Sharma. Later, the cadets and staff of the Squadron carried out a sapling plantation in the college premises. |
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Awards presented to teachers Chandigarh, September 5 The Adviser, to UT Administrator, Ms Neeru Nanda, presented the state awards to Ms Khushinder Sharma, Ms Vandana Aggarwal, Mr Jasmine Preet, Ms Harveen P. Kaushal, Ms Ravneet Chawla and Mr Labh Singh. Ms Neeta Sekhon, Mr Shiv Kumar Sharma and Mr Ram Chander Saini were awarded commendation certificates on the occasion. |
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Two MLAs elected PU Senate
ordinary fellows Chandigarh, September 5 This has been officially communicated by the Returing Officer of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha in an official press note here today. |
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Lawyers
approach CJI Chandigarh, September 5 In a requisition signed by over 170 advocates, the bar association members also submitted that the need of the hour was to discuss the earlier decision of boycotting the court of the high court Chief Justice for restoring work to three judges from whom it was earlier withdrawn. The members stated: “As per a `Tribune Special’ report dated August 29, the final inquiry report submitted by the high court Chief Justice, Mr Arun B.
Saharya, to the Chief Justice of India clearly and strongly indicts the three judges for their role in the PPSC scam affairs.... When the Chief Justice restored the work to them on August 28, we decided to boycott his court. We felt that this action was called for. But now, in the changed scenario, do we need to make a fresh decision? We do want to thank him for his report on role of the three judges, but contradictory orders of restoring work to them come in the way. We need to discuss whether we should, or should not, reverse the earlier decision of boycotting the Chief Justice’s court”. The members also added that certain solutions, which would go a long way in solving the problem of corruption, included the transfer of all local judges, particularly the ones with relatives practising in the high court, besides ensuring that the sons and relatives of the sitting judges were not appointed to the offices of the Punjab and Haryana Advocates-General. They added that the local judges should apply for transfer till a policy in this regard was implemented. Quoting an editorial which appeared on page one of The Tribune in their six-page requisition, the members stated: “As Tribune Editor Mr Hari Jaisingh remarked in editorial dated September 1, the `image and credibility of the judiciary is at stake’ and a lot depends on `how the CJI reacts and acts keeping in view the fact that in a democratic system, institutions are bigger than individuals. One wrong step may give sanctity to a wrong act, but the damage to the institutional reputation in the process will be irreparable. Action to check judicial delinquency does no damage to the institution of judiciary, it only enhances its standing in the public eyes’. In the light of these remarks, we request the Chief Justice of India to read the report of the high court Chief Justice on priority basis....” |
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DISTRICT COURTS Chandigarh, September 5 As per the prosecution the UT police got secret information that a man having charas in his possession was coming from the Zirakpur barrier. Thereafter, a team of police personnel arrested the accused and had recovered 2.70 kg smack from his possession. The case against the accused was registered in Industrial area police station on June 23, 2000 under Section 20 of the NDPS Act. Remanded A resident of Uttaranchal, Hari Singh Negi, who had been arrested by the UT Wildlife Department for allegedly possessing a leopard skin was today remanded in two days police custody by a local court. The court had also directed the police to get the medical examination of the accused. The police has moved a plea to get three-day police custody of the accused to get more information about the case. The accused was in a very bad condition when he was produced in the court. The accused had been arrested by the UT Wildlife Department yesterday and a case against him was registered in Central police station under Section 51 of the Wildlife Act. Notice issued Acting on an anticipatory bail plea moved by the suspect, M.K Jain, in a rape case, a local court issued a notice to the UT state till September 7 for filling a reply in the case. Case adjourned A defamation suit filed by Ms Harbhajan Kaur, wife of former Minister, Sucha Singh Langah, against three top officers- Mr A.P. Pandey, ADGP, Mr B.K. Uppal, DIG, Vigilance Bureau and Mr S.P Singh, Superintendent of Police of Punjab Vigilance Bureau, was today adjourned till October 30 by a local court to record the statement of the complainant. The complainant has alleged in the suit that Vigilance officials had issued a press note which had appeared in all leading newspapers of the country. The press note stated that Langah was having illicit relations with some women and was helping them financially. It was also stated in the press note issued by the bureau that Langah was having relations with a woman at Rahon besides, he had “warm relationship” with a resident of Batala and some other women. She has claimed in the suit that by doing so, the bureau had tarnished the image of Langah and thereby also of the complainant who is his legally wedded wife. A request has been made to the court to punish the “accused” under Section 500 of the IPC for defaming the complainant. Bail granted Darshan, an employee of the UT Municipal Corporation, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) in a corruption case was today granted bail by a local court. Darshan, a Sub Inspector, in the enforcement wing of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (CMC) had been arrested by the CBI for allegedly accepting bribe from rehri and phari walas in Sector 17. Bail plea rejected An anticipatory bail plea moved by Darshan Singh and Gurcharan Singh, in a case of assault and criminal intimidation today dismissed by a local court. |
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Murder case against 6 Panchkula, September 5 The accused — Nirmal Singh, Rajinder Singh, Ajmer Singh, Nagar Tailor, Bittu and Sanju — have been booked under sections 302, 363, 149 and 120-B of the IPC . Mr Rajesh Kumar, a resident of Pinjore, had moved the court against the above-mentioned six persons and accused them of first kidnapping his brother, Manoj Kumar in June, 2001, and assaulting him. The victim had succumbed to his injuries two days after his kidnapping. It was alleged that the accused owed the victim Rs 1. 25 lakh. They had borrowed this money for construction purposes. When the victim demanded his money back, they allegedly kidnapped him from Model Town, Pinjore, on June 2, 2001. He was brutally assaulted and left him back in an injured state at his residence the next day. |
Sanjay fights it out with destiny Chandigarh, September 5 But being the hard target of destiny does not seem to play down this fighter a bit, for he has imbibed the art of surviving amidst formidable odds. However, with the not-so-sweet consequences of starry success, the actor now seems to be on the path of reflection. Maturer, stronger and more composed than before, Sanjay Dutt spoke with The Tribune about the comfort zones in his life and about the strategy he had evolved to handle his all-time beloved — the destiny. “My greatest anchor is God, my family and friends. I have no friends in the film industry. My greatest pals are the ones I went to Lawrence School, Sanawar with. Most of them are settled in Chandigarh. That is one reason I love coming here. It is like homecoming,” said Sanjay. Despite many dramatic phases that life has brought his way, Sanjay has never allowed any external influences to alter him as a person. As he said today, “I am the same old school boy at heart. That is why I am the happiest being with friends who accept me for what I am.” Attired as a Sikh on the sets of Raman Kumar’s latest venture Sarhad Paar, being shot at village Rampur Kalan, Sanjay Dutt appeared comfortable and sounded confident. Not only because he is playing a Sikh for the first time in his film career, but also because he is playing a role very close to his heart. “Had I not been an actor, I would have been an Army man. I have grown up with a fair amount of fascination for the Army uniform, which spells a world of dignity. I have also always wanted to fight for the prestige of my country,” he said. In the light of recent unsavoury happenings in his life, the confession came as a freshener. It also came as a straight reflection from Sanjay’s heart, which has dealt many a blow. Amazing, however, is the fact that the actor manages to put forth mature performances and he also seems to be growing with every new film he does. “I can’t go on dancing around trees all my life. I am growing old and I have to behave my age. So I also have to mould my roles accordingly.” In line with this realisation come Sanjay’s performances in ‘Pitaah’, ‘LoC’ and now ‘Sarhad Paar’, in which he plays a prisoner of war who returns home long after he has been declared dead. Arriving to Chandigarh straight from Leh where he was shooting for J.P. Dutta’s ‘LoC’, Sanjay donned a very new look today — that of a sardar in love with Punjab. “I am very comfortable doing the role; only the beard is a bit irritating,” joked the actor, adding that he has always welcomed criticism of his performances. “I have been criticized all my life, but I am the most bothered by my elder sister’s remarks,” he said. And how about the happiest moments of life? “Well, they come only when I am in the company of childhood friends. Also when I have pumped loads of iron at the gym.” It is to steal this happiness that Sanjay never forgets to take the road uphill and spend time with his friends at Sanawar. As we mention Sanawar, the actor springs to life, “I must go there, I sure will.” As for now, Sanjay is concentrating on putting his act together. Drawing inspiration from God, he idolises only one person in life. “I look upto Amitabh Bachchan for his worth as an actor and a human being.” |
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