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‘Evaluation process needs to be revamped’ Chandigarh, December 18 Certain other fellows also highlighted specific cases showing weak links in the evaluation process. Mr Sanjeev Bandlish said he had come across a number of cases in the recent past when the increase in marks after
reevaluation was more than 15. Mr H.S. Gosal mentioned a case of evaluation to which he had not received any answer since long. It is also relevant to mention the reevaluation episode that took place in the English Department earlier this year. Following protests by students who were not satisfied with evaluation, reevaluation was conducted. The ‘special reevaluation’ showed a marked difference in marks in a number of cases. The university has replied to a set of questions posed by Professor Arya. However, he still has difference of opinion on certain issues. According to the university, in the total evaluation process only “25 per cent teachers attended the sessions”. Sheer number of answersheets forced the university to introduce a special third sessions to complete evaluation as per schedule. It was felt that 60 answersheets in a day was an overburden on teachers and took away element of seriousness from the exercise. The university needed to evolve methods to involve maximum teachers in evaluation process, even if it had to make that duty mandatory. Answering to a question seeking a minimum two-hour stay during a session, the university accepted that there were cases when teachers completed the exercise much before time and left. This did not reflect well on the expected results. It was felt that the university should fix a minimum time of stay for the evaluators. Another question posed by the fellow pertained to allowing candidates to see their answersheets incase they desired. According to the university, the provision already existed and the candidates could see their answersheets after the reevaluation on payment of a special fee. It was pointed out that this provision was a lesser-known fact on the campus, particularly among students. It was felt that the university should publish notices through newspapers and advertisements for the benefit of students. “In reply to a question seeking more evaluation centres, the university has given a list of centres in various towns, including Ludhiana, Khanna, Ferozepore, Hoshiarpur, Abohar, Dasuya, Muktsar and Moga. This is fine for the undergraduate classes, however, for all the postgraduate classes there was just one centre,” said Professor Arya. |
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Students come up with War Memorial designs
Chandigarh, December 18 After labouring through the project assigned to them by the Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Lt-Gen J.F.R. Jacob (retd), 11 teams of the CCA students today provided a detailed description of the first 11 short listed designs. These designs, three of which were selected for further consideration, take care of the Governor’s desire that the War Memorial should be “austere but should stand out.” The proposed memorial will come up at either of the three sites — Rajendra Park, Bougenvilla Garden or Terraced Garden, Sector 33. The CCA students were also asked to analyse the three sites and decide which one would be the most viable. The students, under the supervision of their teachers, selected Bougenvilla Garden as the most suitable site for the memorial. This garden scores on three accounts — it is close to the Leisure Valley, the Capitol Complex, which form heritage zone of the city, offers a view of the surrounding hills, and is a sacred space apt for the memorial. Experts feel that Rajendra Park may pose problems because it is a high-security area and it abounds in barricades. They also feel that since Terraced Garden follows the Mughal pattern, the War Memorial will not merge with its natural environment. All 11 designs have been made with Bougenvilla Garden as the location. As the Governor, along with the Principal of the CCA, Prof Rajnish Wattas, and Chief Architect, Ms Renu Saighal, reviewed the works, it became difficult for them to zero in on the designs. Consequently, it was decided that the designs would be exhibited for the public, including ex-servicemen and army personnel. They can be viewed in the College Exhibition Hall between December 23 and 27 (10 am to 5 pm). The Governor said public’s views on the War Memorial design would be considered by the committee constituted for giving a final shape to it. With the submission of designs today, the first stage of conceptualisation of the memorial is almost over, although the final design remains to be earmarked. Students involved in designing are: Ashima, Namita, Akanscha, Shikha, Shivalika, Ritesh, Moushmi, Anjali, Megha, Poonam, Neetu, Amrit Kaur, Satish Panwar, Atul Sharma, Suman, Vikas, Reema, Shivani, Anjali Monga, Parul, Nanki Singh, Shivani Guglani, Geetika Goel and Nevdeep Kaur. The studio team comprised professor Wattas, Prof Kiran Joshi, Prof Harkirat Singh, Prof Anil Thakur and Prof Sangeeta Gupta. |
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Poll process of PU deans over Chandigarh, December 18 Dr Deepak Manmohan was elected dean of the faculty of languages unanimously. Except for the science faculty that witnessed election, all others were unanimous candidates. In the science faculty, Prof
S.M. Handa, who polled 59 votes, was elected dean. The other contender in this faculty was Prof D.S. Gill who polled 31 votes. Prof S.S. Kumar was also in the fray but he had withdrawn his candidature. The other deans are Prof Bhuvan Chandel (arts), Dr Anmol Rattan Sidhu (laws), Prof K.K. Mangla (commerce), Principal Baljit Kapoor (engineering and technology), Dr Vijay Lakshmi Sharma (design and fine arts), Principal Jagdish Kaur (education), Prof
S.K. Sharma (medical), Prof T.R. Bharadwaj (pharmaceutical sciences) and Mr
K.C. Shenmar (dairying, animal husbandry and agriculture). The secretaries are Prof Bal Krishan (law), Dr Manoj Kumar (pharmaceutical sciences), Dr
R.G. Garg (dairying, animal husbandry and agriculture), Prof Jagwant Singh (commerce), Dr S.S. Gill (medical), Dr Sashi kala (education), Dr Gurpreet Kaur (design and fine arts) and Dr N.D. Garg (engineering and technology). |
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Tiny tots captivate audience SAS Nagar, December 18 A total of 600 students in the age group of two to eight years presented a medley of folk dances, action rhymes, Western dance numbers and short plays before an audience of over 500 persons, including parents, grandparents and other invitees. Mr A.S. Bajwa, Chairman, Shemrock group of schools, announced that Air Cmde S.K. Sharma (retd), a former Principal, YPS, SAS Nagar, would be the Principal of the senior secondary school with effect from January 1, 2003. Mr Sharma was also the guest of honour at today’s function.Ms Komal Khosla, Principal, nursery branches, read out the annual report highlighting activities of the school. Earlier, the function began with a welcome speech by Sector 69 branch student Tanvi, followed by an action song, “When you are happy”, by pre-nursery students of the Phase VII school branch. Several dances and songs depicting the rainy season and the beauty of myriad colours were presented. The plays “The Big Pancake” and “Andher Nagri Chaupat Raja’ also mesmerised the audience. The grand finale saw an energetic performance of giddha’ and
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Kids’ date with Mongia Panchkula, December 18 The event was a spalsh of colours with different students presenting different items. The programme started in the traditional way with Saraswati vandana, followed by lighting of the lamp by the chief guest. The achievements of the school were highlighted by the principal of the school, Mr Krot Serai, and the prizes were given to students by Mr Nek Chand. The first item to be performed by students was Christmas celebration depicting the birth of Jesus and significance of celebrating Christmas. Spanish rhythm, a vibrant and energetic Spanish dance, had everybody tapping to the Latin tunes. Aballet, Lion King, was performed by students of Class VIII. Swayam sidh, woman empowerment, was the topic of Class IX performance. More than 400 students participated in the programme. |
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CJ’s directive on files Chandigarh, December 18 In a circular, the Joint Registrar has stated: “In compliance with the orders of the Chief Justice, a copy of the roster containing the subject matters posted before the Judges in the Division Benches and the Single Benches was supplied to you. It was noticed that in some cases, the files(s) of those cases which have not been earmarked as per the roster to the Judges have not been returned to the office for listing before the appropriate Bench”. The Joint Registrar concluded: “I am directed by the Chief Justice to ask you to kindly return back the
file(s) of such cases which have not been allotted to your Judge as per the roster, if the same is still lying with you, for being listed in accordance with roster approved by the Chief Justice.”
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Lawyers
observe strike Chandigarh, December 18 Giving details, the president of the District Bar Association (DBA), Mr N.K Nanda, said the amendments in the LSSA and the CPC were against the interests of the advocates and litigants. He said that all the members of the DBA participated in the strike and proxy counsel appeared in the cases of other advocates. A large number of advocates practising in the High Court abstained from work and law officers appeared to attend the cases. The DRT president, Mr S.D Bansal, said that the amendments in the CPC and LSSA were not proper. He said earlier the Law Minister had agreed to reconsider the amendments but secondly when the BCI approached the minister he refused to discuss the matter. Therefore it was urgent to show the resentment against the amendments, he added. |
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Lawyers
to boycott Judicial Magistrate Kharar, December 18 The alleged misbehaviour of the Judge was discussed at the meeting. According to the resolution, the lawyers of Kharar will not conduct cases in his court. They have decided to send a copy of the resolution to the Punjab and Haryana High Court with a request to transfer the Judge. The resolution says, “If there is any difficulty in the conduct of cases in his court, then a five-member committee of senior lawyers, namely Mr Sukhdev Kaushal, Mr Amrik Singh, Mr Harbant Singh, Mr Mohal Lal and Mr Tara Chand Gupta will tackle the matter to protect the interests of the litigants.” |
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A show of Aadhe Adhure Chandigarh, December 18 The family is epicentrical around the lady of the house who is also the bread- winner. The husband is caught in the circle of ego and affection. Children, on their part, play at the hands of a modern world. The conflict brings forth the wants and needs of flimsy relationships. Falling prey to the circumstances and environment the family relationships look for fulfilment outside. The binding force of dependence on the family keeps them together. The cast included Vijay Saxena, Nima Dandona, Shruti Rai, Priya Miglani and Mohit Verma. The show was compered by Renu Thakur. |
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