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May 29, 2003, Chandigarh, India
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Plea to continue vocational courses Chandigarh, May 28 Taking up cudgels on behalf of those interested in vocational education being imparted at government schools, the UT Education Department has appealed to the CBSE to reconsider its decision of doing away with these courses. Pleading that the demand for such courses is on the rise as more and more students are showing inclination for acquiring a skill rather than following the beaten track of routine academics, the authorities have approached the top bosses of the Board against ruining a "successful educational model". While the CBSE announced the closure of 16 vocational courses on grounds of non-viability at the national level, five of the courses offered at the city schools figure in the list. The intimation received by the UT Education Department states that the CBSE will not conduct examinations for the courses of Structure Fabrication, Ophthalmic Technician, Bakery and Confectionery, Food Preservation and Nutrition and Marketing and Salesmanship in 2005, implying thereby that no admission would be made to these courses from this session onwards. Sources in the department said the withdrawal of courses amounted to "punishing" the department for running these successfully. "Their only problem stems from the fact that they have to set papers, have examiners and the accompanying paraphernalia to conduct practicals for a handful of students in each city. They must not judge everything from the point of viability. Instead, the students' interest ought to be supreme," an official said. Eliciting tremendous response, students of every batch have been gainfully employed. In fact, the Education Department had recently collaborated with Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32 and Food Craft Institute, Sector 42, to enable placements and ensure vertical mobility. Besides, demand for marketing and welding is rising. The DPI (Schools), Mr D.S. Mangat, said the authorities were in touch with the seniormost bosses of the Board. They hoped for a positive outcome before an announcement of the admission schedule for plus one was made. |
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Free lunch for needy students Chandigarh, May 28 The chief guest was welcomed by Mr Bhag Singh Ankhi, hony secretary, Chief Khalsa Diwan. The chief guest lauded the efforts of the management and appreciated this unique venture. He distributed divinity and sport prizes. Mr Harinder Singh Giani, president of the school managing committee, thanked Mr Bansal for inaugurating the scheme and said that this was in keeping with the true traditions of the Chief Khalsa Diwan. |
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SCHOOL WORLD DO not let the demure look of Vijayant Malik fool you. For this 13-year-old slightly built young boy from Panipat is now Chandigarh’s second-ranking lawn tennis player who has bought many laurels for the city. Immediately after that he took part in another national-level contest held in Surat in January this year in which he led his team to another victory — winning the team second position and a third individual prize for himself. He also took part in DSCL series in Delhi last year. A die hard Andre Agassi fan, lawn tennis is what Vijayant wants to adopt as his profession. “For the first time in India a lawn tennis academy has come up in Gurgaon and it has brightened the prospect of my taking up tennis as full-time profession,” says Vijayant. “A lot many youngsters have joined this game just because for the glamour attached to it, but tennis is a serious game which needs a lot of stamina, strength, concentration and dedication,” he says. Vijayant is planning to join the National Tennis Academy next year. “For me tennis is so important that even studies have to take a back seat,” he justifies. A member of the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association, this 13-year-old practices three hours everyday. Vijayant who excels at forehand technic says good coaching is important to learn the tricks in this game. “Chandigarh offers a bright prospect for the budding tennis player,” says Vijayant. Availing good coaching was the only reason that made him leave his family at Panipat and stay here with his relatives. Vijayant excels in forearm technic of lawn tennis and enjoys both playing singles and doubles. “To play doubles one has to rely on instinct and this is what makes a game more interesting,” says this budding player. “Apart from Agassi, I admire Leander Peas who is a great doubles player,” he adds. At present Vijayant is preparing for the talent series conducted by All India Tennis Association from May 26. There is also the Champion Series at New Delhi from June 2 onwards. “My present all-India rank at the junior category stands at 13 but next year I hope to come within the top three positions,” he says. |
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Flesh trade case: driver’s bail plea rejected Chandigarh, May 28 Meanwhile, the UT Police submitted an application in the court stating the addresses furnished by the two girls arrested in the case were found to be doubtful. Therefore, senior police officer of Pritampura Police Station, New Delhi, had been asked to verify the addresses of these two girls. The UT police had also pleaded that two girls could not be released till their addresses were found true. The girls’ counsel had arranged the surety for them but it could not be accepted following the plea moved by the UT Police. Third girl, a resident of Panchkula involved in the case, had already been released by the court. |
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A student of DAV Public School, Sector 8, Vijayant’s biggest achievements in this field started when he won the Nike Junior Tournament in Bangalore last year. He beat eight other contestants in this category to win the third position at the tournament.