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EDUCATION

TAL week in city schools
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 27
Technology Aided Learning (TAL) week is being organised by Koshish, Intel’s Master Trainers Club, in six schools in the city. During the week, three major technology related activities which would be undertaken are extending e-learning to parents and grandparents, showcasing student’s presentation of technology based assignments prepared during the year, and, on the spot slogan writing competition on Internet-related copyright issues.

The schools involved in the programme include DAV Public School, Sector 8, Sri Guru Harkrishan Model School, Sector 38, Lawrence Public School, Mohali, St Annes Convent School, St Xaviers School, Panchkula, and St Xaviers School, Chandigarh.

Alumni meet at SD College
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 27
The first alumni meet organised by Goswami Ganesh Dutta SD College, Sector 32, here received a tremendous response, with over 300 former students thronging the college campus.

Praising the academic achievements of the college, the Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University, Prof K.N. Pathak, said the academic standard and quality of faculty had made it one of the best colleges in the city.

Addressing the gathering, the college principal, Dr A.C. Vaid, said the college would continue to aim for excellence and give better performance with each passing year. Stating that the college was preparing a detailed list of former students, he urged them to remain in contact with the institution.

COURTS

HIGH COURT
CDA told to clear Bhatnagar’s claim
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 27
Taking up a petition filed by Kargil Major Maneesh Bhatnagar seeking outstanding pay and allowances, a Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court today directed the Controller of Defence Accounts and other authorities to decide his claim within a month.

It may be recalled that he had been tried on two charges under the Army Act, the first being disobedience of lawful command and the second being an act prejudicial to good order and military discipline. While the court acquitted him of the first charge, he was convicted on the second charge. In a petition filed earlier, the petitioner, while alleging several irregularities and illegalities in the conduct of the trial, had sought the quashing of the court martial proceedings.

Notice issued: The Punjab and Haryana High Court today issued notice of motion for July 8 on a contempt petition filed by one Bimla Devi and others against Chief Administrator and others regarding the re-determination of additional price of plots in SAS Nagar Phase VI. The petitioners had earlier alleged that PUDA authorities had flouted the directions of the High Court issued on May 30, 1996.

DISTRICT COURTS
Two girls sent to Nari Niketan
Our Correspondent

Chandigarh, January 27
Two girls were arrested by the UT police in a case of theft here today and remanded to Nari Niketan by a local court. The two girls, aged 8 and 10, were arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 30, 000 and booked under Sections 379 and 511 of the IPC in the Sector-26 police station.

They were granted bail, but they failed to arrange surety. Finding the two (age 8 and 10) helpless, two advocates — Pooja and Munisha — moved a bail application for them without charging any fee. The advocates claimed that the girls seemed to be falsely implicated in the case.

The girls are lodged in Nari Niketan. Legal experts are of the view that there was an urgent need to implement the new Juvenile Act to provide proper care, protection and treatment by adopting a friendly approach towards the juveniles.

Beant Singh assassination case: Three accused in the Beant Singh assassination case today boycotted the court proceedings in a special court room at Model Burail prison. The accused, Jagtar Singh Tara, Jagtar Singh Hawara and Paramjit Singh, raised slogans in support of Khalistan. The UT District and Sessions Judge, Mr H.S. Bhalla, adjourned the case till February 13.

CULTURE

A slice of Himachal
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 27
The Tribune Employees HP Helpline Co-operative, Chandigarh, organised its second “Parivar Milan” Himachali Samaroh at Tagore Theatre on the occasion of Republic Day here yesterday. More than 800 Himachalis, from Chandigarh, SAS Nagar and Panchkula attended the samaroh, according to Mr Raj Kumar Maria, press secretary of the society.

The main objective of the function was to promote the culture of Himachal Pradesh. It was inaugurated by Raja Vijayendra Singh, former Health Minister of Himachal Pradesh, who also presided over the function.

The attraction of the samaroh was a colourful cultural programme comprising Himachali songs, dances, skits and other items. Mr Sanjeev Dixit ‘Bablu’ and Ms Ritu Sharma, both well-known singers from Himachal, regaled the audience with their songs.

More than 150 prizes were given away by Chaudhary Madan Lal, President of Nagar Panchayat, Baddi. The society’s souvenir released by Mr Parmod Chandra, GM, Morepen.

The society also honoured prominent Himachalis in the city with the ‘Himachal Gaurav’ award comprising a memento, a Himachali cap, a shawl and a certificate. Dr K.K. Dhiman, Principal, Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, and Er P.D. Sharma, Executive Director, NHPC, Chandigarh, were honoured with this award.

Many top personalities of Chandigarh including Mr Nand Lal, Accountant-General, Punjab, Mr Vijay Saighal, Editor, Dainik Tribune, Mr H. R. Nagra and Mr D. S. Balouria, Executive Magistrates, Chandigarh Administration, former Mayor Lalit Joshi and Government Medical College Hospital Medical Superintendent Mr Raj Bahadur attended the function.

Mr Ram Murti Sharma, general secretary, welcomed the guests. The samaroh was followed by traditional Himachali “dham”.

Impressive cultural show
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 27
The Tribune Youth Club organised its seventh cultural programme at The Tribune Colony. Mr O.P. Arora, Additional GM, inaugurated the programme.

While addressing the participants and audience he appreciated the efforts of members of the Tribune Youth Club. The President and General Secretary of The Tribune Employees Union, Mr Balbir Singh Jandu and Mr Anil Gupta, were also present. The former MP, Mr Sat Pal Jain, was the chief guest. The panel of judges included Dr D.S. Gupt, Mr Kaushik, Mr Sinha, Mr Samul Charles and Ms Annie Charles, Principal and Vice-Principal of Mount Carmel School, Sector 47.

Mr Rajan Raikhy, Adviser and Mr Vishnu Verma, vice-president of the club, were honoured for their contribution in organising the event.

Various competitions, including solo dance, couple dance and group dance, were held and prizes were distributed among the outstanding performers. Winners of various events: in solo dance: first — Sonia Anita; second — Shivani; third — Karishma.

Couple dance: first — Neha and Priya; second — Priyanka and Manpreet; and third —Harpreet and Amita.

Group dance: first — Cheena Group; second — Concerian Group; and third prize — Balle-Balle and Earth Shakers Group.