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September 30, 2002, Chandigarh, India
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PANIPAT Panipat, September 29 At a meeting held here today, the front decided to oppose tooth and nail the recent order of the Haryana Education Government barring the students of private schools from appearing in the matriculation examination of the Haryana Board of School Education. Speaking at a meeting of the front here, the secretary, Mr Ram Dutt Sharma, threatened to launch an agitation on the issue if the government failed to reverse the decision immediately. In fact, the order, the members highlighted, defied logic since the earlier arrangement of allowing the private students to take the matriculation exam was working fine. This arrangement would also have helped reduce illiteracy among the youth in the long run. The government orders, barring the students of private schools from appearing in the matric exam, are effective from the current session. Now, for appearing in the matric exam, they either have to be regular students or appear through the Haryana Open School, thus limiting the options of the student community. However, in the case of middle examination, the situation is just the opposite. Any candidate, who is 12 years old or above and who has no qualification worth the name, can appear in the middle examination after submitting an affidavit. Why then this discrimination against the students of private schools wanting to appear in the matric exam, demands Mr Sharma, adding that the new system would play havoc with the careers of students, whose circumstance were not favourable and conducive to regular studies. The meeting, which was held under the chairmanship of the president, Mr Raghubir Singh Chaudhary, decided to take several steps for the overall development of the students. For instance, it was decided that height will be the benchmark of sports competitions. Class-wise contests will be scrapped. It was also decided that a handwriting competition in Hindi and English will be held at M R High School, Tehsil Camp, on October 12. Also, sports competitions will be held on the Haryana Day. |
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No attempt to fill up legal posts as cases pile up New Delhi, September 29 The proposal was referred to the Administrative Reform Department in June this year after the LG was informed that the department was finding it difficult to cope with cases owing to manpower constraints and these were piling up much to the discomfort of the public. According to sources, there are 12500 writ petitions, 3570 reference cases, 399 suits in civil courts and 15,000 appeals in reference in the Delhi High Court. Incidentally, the proposal for filling up of over a dozen posts in the Land and Building Department, both at the headquarters and at the Divisional Commissioner’s office at Tis Hazari, was submitted to the L-G after the High Court had asked the Department to streamline its functioning in view of the mounting litigation. These sources said that in the headquarters itself there were four posts lying vacant for several years. These are the two posts of Deputy Legal Advisors, one officer of special duty (litigation), another of a law officer and one post of additional legal advisor. At the Divisional Commissioner’s office the posts lying vacant are that of two deputy legal advisors and one of assistant legal advisor. Sources said that with this kind of staff shortage, it was but natural that the cases would continue to pile. They claimed that this was despite the fact that officers were spending extra hours and some times even working on holidays to clear the backlog. Officials in the Government of NCT Delhi’s Administrative Reform Department, when contacted, said that the matter was being looked into. They maintained that since some of the posts had lapsed over the years, a lot of red tape was involved in getting new sanctions. The matter was being studied to ascertain the genuine requirement. |
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Smart cards for vehicles: Legal hurdles cleared New Delhi, September 29 A division bench, comprising Chief Justice S B Sinha and Justice A K Sirki, said: ‘‘Considering the fact that the matter was pending for a long time, we would request the authorities to pass an appropriate order at an early date and preferably within a period of eight weeks.’’ In deference to the Central Government's policy decision dated October 31, 2001, the Delhi Government had invited tenders in February 2001 for supply, on build, own and operate (BOO) basis. However, the tenders could not be finalised as one of the bidders moved the court and obtained interim orders to this effect. The aforesaid bidder – Smart Chip Ltd – filed a petition in the court, claiming that the tender was in violation of the Union Government's policy and alleged that another bidder, Shonkh Technologies, was also being awarded the contract in violation of the said decision. The Central Government, in its guidelines, had provided for a minimum required 1 KB (up to 4 KB) capacity microprocessor chip to be mounted on the plastic card and gave liberty to the states to have additional features on it. While the Delhi Government initially ordered for a 1 KB chip, it later revised it to a 4 KB. This "variance" from the given policy decision had been challenged. The judges said there could not be any doubt whatsoever that the State Government was entitled to lay down higher criteria than those in the policy decision, the requirement in which were mentioned as the minimum. They, however, said it was not within the parameters of the judicial review power of the court to consider whether Shonkh's Smart Optical Card fulfilled the said criteria or not. The bench, therefore, asked the Delhi Government to study the offers by the companies and pass appropriate orders within eight weeks. Counsel for Shonkh, Jagdeep Kishore, had submitted that his client company not only fulfilled the minimum conditions but also offered much more, which was required by the State Government. The firm was offering two components on the Smart Card, a 4 KB microprocessor chip and a 1.5 MB optical memory strip, he said. "In today's world, where technological advancement takes place at a very fast pace, the State Government has shown farsightedness in asking for a more advanced technology in the nature of an optical strip, which is tamper proof," he added. |
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Molestation
incidents rock govt college Rohtak, September 29 The affected students recently charged a lecturer of Fine Arts and a lab attendant of the Psychology Department of the college with behaving indecently during the college hours. They reported the matter to Mrs Saroj Hooda, principal of the college, who constituted a committee of senior teachers to investigate the matter. However, the teachers of the college took the matter seriously and submitted a complaint signed by 68 teachers of the college to the commissioner, Higher Education, seeking stringent action against the 'erring' employees who had undermined the dignity of a teacher. The Deputy Commissioner, Mr Ashok Yadav, was also informed about the incident. He, in turn, directed the principal of the college to submit a detailed report within three days. When contacted, the principal refused to comment on the issue before the inquiry committee report. However, she admitted that a complaint signed by 68 teachers against the 'erring' duo was submitted to the higher authorities. When asked about the details of the incident, she refused to say anything, pleading that she was not present in the meeting of teachers which was held to discuss the incident of molestation. |
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Qutab festival
concludes New Delhi, September 29 Next on the show were Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, sons of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. Though the brothers have many solo albums to their credit, the concert brought them together. The show was wrapped up by Saeed, Fareed and Ameen Sabri, the father-son trio, counted amongst the best qawwals in the country. Their qawwali `muqabala’ with Salma Tabassum won the hearts of the crowd. In the exclusive precincts of the towering Qutab Chaumukha Darwaza and distant Dilkhushan, thousands witnessed for two days renowned artists like Shovana Narayan
(kathak) and Ivan Martin Barroso (Spanish Flamenco). Navtej Singh Johar and group also performed at the show. |
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Gujral honours social worker for improving life of the blind Sonepat, September 29 Mrs Munshaw, during her social service spanning over three decades, has achieved enviable milestones in ameliorating the living conditions of the blind, especially in Gujarat. This award has been instituted by the NAB (National Association for the Blind) in the memory of Mrs Sarojini Nath, a renowned social worker. It carries a cash prize of Rs 50,000 and a scroll of honour. The award has been given annually to a social worker or social institution for the outstanding contribution in education, rehabilitation training, placement of the blind and also in the prevention and cure of blindness. The NAB, Delhi is an affiliate of the National Association for the Blind (India) Mumbai, has its campus at Sector V in R K Puram, New Delhi. Mr Jagdish Kapur, a renowned industrialist of northern India is the president of NAB Delhi. It became functional in 1986. According to Mr Kapur, more than 300 children with visual impairment are benefited from the modern facilities available at its preparatory, integrated and multi-handicapped units. A modern computer training centre, well-stocked Braille library, a general and home science labs are prominent among them. All the three units have been provided with professionally qualified teaching and training facility. Mr Gujral gave the award to Mrs Munshaw at a function organised by the National Association for the Blind on September 27. Mr Gujral also lauded the role of Mr Kapur who, he said, has been finding avenues for the gainful employment to the visually impaired persons in open industry with a view to integrating them with mainstream society. Mr Kapur, it may be recalled, is the president of the Atlas Cycle Industries Limited, Sonepat. |
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Gandhi more relevant today: L-G New Delhi, September 29 While inaugurating the Gandhi Jayanti Mela, organised by the MCD opposite Red Fort grounds, the Lt-Governor lauded the restrain shown by masses after the terrorist attack on temple in Ahmedabad. “We can show our regard to the great soul by exercising restrain, forbearance and keeping unity. Delhi faces tough time in the coming months as the festivals of Navratras, Durga Pooja, Dussehra and Ramzan are celebrated on mass scale,” he said. He underlined the need for alertness and restrain during the celebrations of the festivals. Mayor Jaishree Panwar, who presided over the function, said that the sole purpose of celebrating the birth anniversary of Gandhiji was to take inspiration from his personality and to learn how to change our way of life according to the path shown by Gandhiji. The Chairman, Standing Committee, MCD, Ram Babu Sharma, said that through organising Gandhi mela, the purpose of the Corporation was to popularise the principles of the Father of Nation among the masses. He said the mela would also showcase the progress made by the Corporation in different fields. The nation can pay tributes to the great soul by fighting terrorism by following his principles of courage, conviction and forebearance. |
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NCR BRIEFS New Delhi, September 29 Lok Adalat settles 945 cases Noida: The Lok Adalat resolved a total of 945 cases out of the 3,070 cases brought before it, said District Judge Gautam Budh Nagar. The next Lok Adalat will be held in Dankore on October 2, he said. The district judge said that there was no controversy in the cases decided by Lok Adalat. The aim is to resolve most of the cases by mutual consent. The district judge Gautam Budh Nagar thanked the bar association and social workers for their cooperation in making the efforts of Lok Adalat successful.
Scholarship schemes Panipat: The Haryana Government proposed to spend Rs 447 crore on social welfare activities, including Rs 220 crore on the old age pension scheme this year, the Director of the Social Welfare Department, Mr Fateh Singh Dangar, said here. Speaking to representatives of the NGOs and social service organisations at the Government Institute for the Blind, Mr Dangar, while underlining the role of the NGOs in the social sector. |
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Accidents claim two lives New Delhi, September 29 In another case, Kunji Lal who worked as a helper in a tempo (TATA 407) was killed when the tempo overturned this morning in Timarpur. According to the police, the tempo was carrying flour bags. The helper was buried under the bags when the tempo overturned near Gopalpur. He died on the spot. The driver of the tempo is absconding. The police have registered cases of causing death due to rash and negligent driving, the police said.
Liquor seized The East district police seized a huge quantity of illicit liquor with the arrest of Ganesh Das, a sanyasi from Jwala Nagar near Shahadra in East district yesterday. The police received a secret information that illicit liquor was being supplied from the house of the suspect. Soon, a police contingent was deployed in the area. As soon as the police team came to know that consignments of illicit liquor had arrived at the house of the suspect, a raid was conducted at the premise. During the raid, the police seized 1,680 quarter liquor bottles. The marking printed on the containers indicated that it was bottled by Jagjit Industries Ltd, Industrial Area, Tehsil Behror in district Alwar, the police said.
Caddy killed Vijender (22), a caddy at Qutab Golf Course at Lado Saria, was found murdered near DDA Nursery in Malviya Nagar. The body had injury marks on his head and neck. The police suspect that he was killed using a sharp-edged weapon. A case of murder has been registered and was being investigated, the police said. |
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Acid thrown on girl Faridabad, September 29 The victim who is a student of M.Com here in Nehru Government College, was returning after her computer classes at an Institute, when a boy on a motorbike threw the acid on her. She is reported to have got about 2 per cent burn injuries. She has been admitted in a private hospital here. A case has been booked, but no arrest has been made.
Bangladeshi held The police arrested six Bangladeshi nationals for overstaying here without legal permission. Identified as Lukman Ali, Manik Mukharkar, Sunil Dass, Noor Kalam Bidul Sarkar and Mohammad Abdul, these youths had been residing in Jhuggis here along the Agra canal. |
SHOWCASE The launch comes at a time when New Holland India has recorded a splendid growth of 80 per cent in its retail sales in the first eight months of the year. The new ‘Ford International Series’ with a 2-year warranty has kept in mind the farmers need for greater reliability, low cost farming operations and the need to increase productivity.
Sound master The new LG’s Soundmaster 1200’ with a sound output of 1200 watts is the highest sound output offered by any player in the industry. Re-defining the concept of sound in televisions by bringing the world’s most powerful digital sound to India, the LG Soundmaster 1200 is available in two models of 20” and 21”. The Soundmaster 1200 is equipped with PMPO of 1200 watts, and has the world’s only eight-speaker system that has two woofers for low frequency, two tweeters for high frequencies and four speakers for mid frequencies.
Trendy shirts Zodiac has launched its latest collection Florence-the Florentine range of shirts and ties. Announcing the launch, Salman Noorani, managing director, Zodiac, said, “Zodiac has always endeavoured to bring the latest trends in international fashion to the discerning Indian audience. The Florentine collection offers the finest combination of fabrics, colours and styling available in India today.
Superfast CD
drives Iomega Corporation, a global leader in reliable, portable data storage, has announced its latest internal CD-RW drive to date, the 48x24x48 internal CD-RW drive, which boasts of higher performance with major speed breakthrough for both recording and rewriting. The drive offers excellent Digital Audio Extraction (DAE) speed with ‘buffer under run protection’, with no risk of wasting CD media. It comes at a time when the industry and the software companies needs to easily and quickly burn CDs.
Flaunt your
shoes Tej International has come up with its new ‘Flaunt’ range of casual shoes that gels with your khaki trousers. The perfection of tan shade in rich bovine leather gives the TSF shoes a unique and casual look that suits with all your trousers of khaki family. Daljeet Singh, MD, Tej International Ltd, said “We believe that the quality is not just the last minute formality before delivery but it has an international standard which must be ensured at every stage of manufacturing process.”
Philips Electronics has introduced its ultra-slim DVD-video player, the DVD Q50, with the DCDi chip by Faroudja. Directional Correlation De-interfacing (DCDi) is a technology, which ensures perfectly smooth lines. This translates into a clear advantage when viewing movies, sports or music videos. The new Philips DVD-video player is designed to appeal to consumers who want to combine superior digital video performance with outstanding design. It also has an ultra-slim format with a stylish silver design and jewellery detailing.
Vegetarian
jelly They can be used in many delectable desserts like truffles, mousses, puddings and they give a fresh and delicious touch to them. India’s first vegetarian jelly is unique in the sense that they even set without refrigeration. It is especially made to suit the religious and health preferences of a large majority of Indian households.
Designer
fragrances Pennzoil, a leading name in lubricants and car care products, has launched its new range of international air fresheners in designer fragrances, inspired by the world’s best selling designer perfume brands like CK one, Cool Water, Giorgio, Poison, Polo, Tommy etc. These designer fresheners in the form of hanging leaf are available in 10 fragrances and the Illusion spray in 12 fragrances like Eternity by CK, Michael Jordan, Boss, Beautiful and Pleasures by Estee Lauder, Safari, Drakkar Noir and Cool Water by Davidoff.
Oyzterbay, the trend-setting company that has carved a new segment of jewellery for young women, has introduced its new collection ‘Coordinates’ sets in solid gold. The exclusive ‘Coordinates’ collection comprises of over 60 sets of earrings and pendants, embellished with natural gemstones and set in solid gold. The collection, suitably priced, makes an ideal gifting option, besides an excellent personal purchase. Contemporary and stylish, ‘Coordinates’ collections are a tribute to the spirit of Indian women.
Watches for
formal occasions Titan, the pioneer in watch industry, has announced the launch of new Regalia collection for men. Characterised by luxurious designs, embellished with stones and plated in gold, steel and two-tone, the new Regalia collection is designed for formal occasions. The Regalia collection is primarily targeted at the discerning individual who plans his wardrobe in elan.
Electronic
flushing system Parryware, the leading Indian sanitary ware brand, has launched a stylish and innovative integrated touch-free ‘Electronic Flushing System’ for Indian bathrooms. It has the urinal and an electronic flushing system integrated in one sleek compact unit, with the water inlet line concealed. Hence, after using the urinal, no manual flushing is required. The hands-free technology enables the flushing to start automatically, once the user moves away from the urinal.
Pharoah
collection Pierre Cardin watches has introduced an exquisite ‘Pharoah’ collection. This limited edition features individual serial numbering and out of the 1000 watches available worldwide, the first 200 watches are available in the Indian market. The luxurious collection stands out and has aspirational value. The collection combines the design and function requirements of the fashion conscious. Close attention has been paid to the design and choice of materials in developing these watches.
Bacteria-resistant Euro range of undergarments has introduced a new concept of hygiene in the Indian hosiery industry. Elastifit is a body fitting brief with unique exposed elastic, which clips to the body tightly. This new range of French cut brief has bacteria resistant finish that does now allow bacterial growth even after daylong use, thus sparing the wearer the embarrassment of itching.
Cartoon
apparel Weekender in association with Warner Bros has launched their new range of apparel with cartoon characters across the country. Targeted at boys and girls between 4-10 years of age, the merchandise consists of apparel and accessories featuring world-renowned cartoon characters such as Tom and Jerry, Sylvester and Tweety, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck. The merchandise will gradually extend to include other popular cartoon characters such as Road Runner, Taz and Marvin.
Gifts for a
lifetime D’mart Exclusif has launched a corporate gift collection. A wide selection of masterpieces in pewter, crafted by the reputed brand Artina-SKS, has been imported from Austria. The collection includes wall hangings, ashtrays, wine glasses, potpourri bowls and much more. These pieces will make exceptional gifts and help forge relationships that last a lifetime.
Crowning glory Ayur has come up with Hairolin, the perfect hair treatment oil for all kind of hair. It will surely reduce the woes of those who have a tendency to loose hair. Hair care is the buzzword in the world of grooming. Not only women, but more and more men too find it essential to have a crowning glory. Pollution and stress, caused by a hectic life-style, lead to a lot of hair problems, like premature greying of hair,
dandruff and even balding. These problems are further accentuated by the use of hard chemicals in various hair products.
Herbal face
packs Lotus Herbal has launched its new herbal face packs with different categories of therapies like Clay, Thalasso, Fruit and Aroma that are meant for all types of skin. This particular product range is available in all metro cities in the country. Kamal Passi, CMD, Lotus Herbals, said, “with a strong research and development base, we keep on developing products based on the skin categories.”
Hidesign has launched the ‘Romantics’, a new range of leather accessories and garments. Like the current international fashion scene, the spring-summer 2003 collection, expresses feminine, ethereal but modern spirit, with an air of enchantment and escape. |
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NEW Holland tractors, the leader in tractors and farm machinery, has launched its new ‘Ford International Series’ of tractors with a 2-year warranty. The new Ford series would be available in all the hp segments and will be available through the company’s extensive dealer network. 
Weikfield Jelly, the Pune based culinary conglomerate introduces four new flavours of jelly: mint, banana, apple and lime, to the already existing list of jelly flavours. 
Contemporary jewellery