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Second counselling from Aug 1 Chandigarh, July 28 Admissions under the reserved category of Scheduled Tribes, handicapped terrorist victims and Scheduled Castes will take place on August 1 and those for other reserved categories (Backward Class, sports, Kashmiri migrants, military/paramilitary and freedom fighters) on August 2. Candidates belonging to the general category from rank 1 to 600 and 601 to 1200 will appear for admission on August 3 and 4, respectively. On August 5, admissions for candidates of the general category from rank 1201 onwards will be held. Similarly, vacant seats in all reserved categories (foreign nationals, PIO, NRI, sponsored and industry-sponsored candidates) and those interested in B.Sc (Honours School) in Mathematics and BSc (Honours School) Mathematics and computing courses will be filled on August 6. |
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School’s stop-gap steps
to tackle staff shortage SAS Nagar, July 28 Sources say the staff shortage has affected the school to such an extent that one of the vocational courses has had to be stopped this year. In the case of subjects such as Punjabi, maths and commerce in Classes XI and XII, temporary arrangements have been made so that students do not suffer. Sources say requests made by school authorities for additional teachers have fallen on deaf ears. It is shocking that at least six teachers — two for maths, three for Punjabi and one for commerce — are short in Classes XI and XII, which are considered to be crucial for students. It is learnt that the school has six vocational courses — electrical, food processing, automobiles, electronics, garment-making and secretarial practices. The course in automobiles has been discontinued because no teacher is available. One of the teachers retired in 1999 and the second last year. The second teacher had to be requested to help the automobile students to complete their course even after retirement. He taught for six months and was paid from funds available with the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of the school. Sources say only one post of maths lecturer has been sanctioned for Classes XI and XII. There are nine sections, each comprising 50 students in the two classes. The maths teacher for these classes retired recently but, sources say, the school authorities have requested him to teach Class XII students. He is working free of charge. But the question is how long will such an arrangement last or will he also have to be paid from the PTA funds? A maths master in the school, who has been appointed for Classes VI to X, is teaching Class XI students as a stop-gap arrangement. Sources say in the case of Punjabi there are only two sanctioned posts of lecturer. Punjabi is a compulsory subject for all sections of Classes XI and XII. As it is impossible for two lecturers to teach a very large number of students, three teachers who had been appointed for social studies are being made to teach Punjabi as they had done MA in Punjabi. There is only one lecturer for the commerce groups of Classes XI and XII. As it is not possible for him to take the entire load, a lecturer in economics has been asked to teach some chapters related to economics. It is learnt that the school also faces an accommodation problem. Two rooms in the building have been lying locked for the past many years. It is reported that some records related to the ETT examination conducted years ago are lying in these rooms. Students are made to attend classes in the meeting hall of the school. Classes are also held, at times, in a lobby where benches have been kept for the purpose. |
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Education
system dubbed rejectionist SAS Nagar, July 28 Dr Kochhar was speaking at the inauguration of the academic session at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research
(NIPER) here. He said the ICT had always been used in India only as a tool and but never for profession, intellectual satisfaction. ‘‘We talk so much of the knowledge economy, but our system of education is
rejectionist. We are not geared towards becoming knowledge workers,’’ he said. Comparing India with China in the field of pharmaceuticals, Prof Kochhar said the pharmaceutical industry should be a provider of economical good-quality drugs that are off patent as well as a provider of trained manpower. Prof
K.N. Pathak, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, who presided over the session, described NIPER as a premier institute of the country with a bright future. Dr
C.L. Kaul, Director, NIPER, welcomed students of the sixth batch. Two of the senior students also welcomed the
freshers. Dr K.K. Bhutani, Dean of the institute, proposed a vote of thanks. |
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SAS NAGAR DIARY SAS Nagar, July 28 Medical camp: Mukat Hospital and Heart Institute, in collaboration with Rotary Club, Mohali, organised a medical camp at Bassi Theatre, Phase II, here yesterday. The camp was inaugurated by Dr P.S. Jassi, a former Director, Health Services, Punjab, over 150 patients were examined during the camp. Dr Idris Ahmed Khan, consultant and interventional cardiologist and Dr K.L. Bansal examined the patients and tests like ECG were carried out and many patients were given medicines free of cost. Saplings planted: Members of the Bharat Vikas Parishad and the Environment Protection Society, Mohali, planted over 100 saplings on two plots allotted by PUDA in Sector 66 yesterday. Stress management: A lecture-cum-workshop on stress management and prevention of heart ailments for police personnel was organised at the Fortis Heart Institute here. A team of specialists, including Dr G.S. Kalra, Dr Hardeep Singh and Dr Sonia Gandhi, gave tips to the police officials on how to prevent heart ailments by leading a healthy life through initiating corrective measures in diet and lifestyle. The workshop was attended by over 100 police officials including the SSP Headquarters. SSP Chandigarh, SP Operations, SP Traffic and security, DSPs and Inspectors. Tae kwon do classes: Kids Village Preparatory School, Phase 2, organised Tae kwon do classes for schoolchildren last week. Designed for children aged 3 to 5 years, the programme will include classes twice a week throughout the year. This was stated in a press note issued by the school Principal, Mrs Rajeshwari Pandey.
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High Court Chandigarh, July 28 Mr Justice Gupta fixed August 14 as the next date of hearing in the matter. Former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, Justice R.N.
Aggarwal, was appointed Provisional Liquidator in the Golden Forests case by Mr Justice Gupta. The Judge had ruled that instead of winding up the organisation, the interest of the creditors, the shareholders and the company would be served if a Provisional Liquidator was appointed. The Judge had further asserted that the “Provisional Liquidator would prepare a scheme for the settlement of the investors’ claims, especially keeping in view the interest of the small investors. Paid parking case: The corporation and other respondents had earlier been asked to ensure that the system of paid parking was made more people-friendly. The corporation had also been asked to mutually consider the matter with the parking lot contractors and make sure that the residents were not subjected to unnecessary inconvenience while leaving their vehicles. The High Court had also directed the Municipal Commissioner to introduce the system of paid parking in the city in an effort to solve the problems being faced by the commuters while parking their vehicles. The decision to introduce the system was initially mooted in 1997, but had to be kept on the back burner following protests by traders. The petitioner, Grahak Panchayat, had initially sought directions to the Chandigarh Administration and other respondents to utilise the underground parking lots constructed in the city around 25 years ago. |
District Courts Chandigarh, July 28 The HSBC had hired Sector 8-based Star Consultancy as its direct-sales associate to distribute loans to government employees under its personal loan scheme. It was alleged that a local firm had given loans to certain persons on the basis of forged documents. Star Consultancy had forwarded loan applications of 11 persons to the bank and the latter issued loans worth Rs 19.50 lakh to them. However, after some time, those who had been given the loans stopped paying the instalments. An inquiry into the matter revealed that documents like PAN card, identity card, Form No. 16, salary slips and bank statements were forged. The matter was reported to the police. Hearing adjourned:
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Views sought on national judicial commission Chandigarh, July 28 The commission, once it comes into existence, would be involved in the appointment of Supreme Court Judges, besides the appointment and transfer of the Chief Justice and Judges of the high court. The recommendations made by the commission would be binding. In response to the invitation, the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association has decided to hold a debate and forward the suggestions made by members. The debate is scheduled to be held at 11.30 am on July 31 in the New Bar Complex on the high court premises. The members have been asked to furnish in advance and a “copy of their speech for onward submission”. The other duties of the commission would include “making recommendations for the transfer of the Chief Justice and the Judges from one high court to an other”. This is not all. The commission, to be constituted by the President, would “draw up a code of ethics for the Supreme Court Judges, besides the Chief Justices and the Judges of the high courts”. The commission would also suo motu inquire or look into a complaint regarding misconduct or “deviant behaviour of a Judge”. After holding the inquiry, the commission would advise the Chief Justice of India or a High Court Chief Justice”. It would consist of the Chief Justice of India, “who shall be the Chairperson”. The other members would include two “Judges of the Supreme Court next to the Chief Justice of India in seniority”, along with the “Union Minister in charge of law and justice”, besides “an eminent citizen to be nominated by the President in consultation with the Prime Minister”. In the case of an appointment or transfer of a Judge, or the Chief Justice, of a high court, the state Chief Minister would be associated with the commission. In case a proclamation under Article 356 is in operation, the Governor would be associated. The commission would be set up after a Bill to further amend the Constitution is passed by Parliament. “It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may by notification in the official gazette appoint”. Reacting sharply, a section of lawyers has, meanwhile, decided to oppose the move to set up the judicial commission. The advocates insist the appointment and transfer of judges is “an internal matter” and the commission would erode the independence of judiciary. |
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Drama festival begins with
‘Pattan Di Beri’ Chandigarh, July 28 “Pattan Di Beri” is about a woman caught between two men. Set in a rural background, the story revolves around a young woman deserted by her husband for disloyalty, her attraction towards her husband’s friend, her guilt and love for both men. The husband (Surjit) comes back after four years, again to discover his wife in his best friend Sunder’s arms. This shatters whatever little hope he has had of a reconciliation. Directed by Harish Verma, the cast includes Bhawna as Deepo, Saroj Badhan as Lajo, who plays the role of Deepo’s sister- in- law, Jaswinder as Surjit, Harish as Sunder and Raman Dhillon as “Bhua”. The set is designed by Jaswinder Singh and the background sound is given by Hunny Walia. “Doctor Palta”is a satire. It is about a doctor who tries to impress his clients by talking to imaginary clients on the telephone, which is not even connected. But his efforts backfire and he finds himself in an embarrassing situation. The play is a comedy of errors. Hunny Walia, who is the director of the play, plays the role of Dr Palta. The cast includes Manu Vaid as Doctor’s wife, Bikram as Diwan, Manbhawan as friend and Gaurav Sharma as the man from the Telecom Department. |
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Seminar on new media trends on July 30 Chandigarh, July 28 The seminar would be addressed by eminent media personalities like Mr Rahul Dev, TV anchor, Prof Pradeep Mathur,
IIMC, Delhi, Mr Vivek ‘Atrey, Secretary (IT), UT, Chandigarh and others. The company also announced the launch of media facility, Via-Media, from August 15. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Baljit Singh Kang, director of the company, said the programme had been designed to address the needs of young professionals. It would cover areas of media, customer care and sales. He said their interaction with young job-seekers brought out the fact that they, despite having impressive degrees lacked work experience and job skills. Their courses would fulfil their needs. These would provide intensive hands on experience with a strong job-orientation besides 4 to 10 week internship with industry, he said. The courses being offered are diplomas in mass communication, film and TV production, advertising, public relations and event management, customer relations management (CRM) and sales and marketing. These courses would be of six-month duration and around 15 students per batch would be enrolled, he added.
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