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Accountancy expert points out lapses Chandigarh, August 23 Dr Balbir Singh is in town to conduct a two-days’ teachers’ orientation programme on newly introduced chapters in the subject of accountancy at Class XI and XII levels. “The old standards of accountancy were discarded by the USA in 1994 and here in India we discarded them in 1997 as far as practical application was concerned but six years after we had been teaching our students the same obsolete rules,” said Dr Balbir Singh. Though the CBSE finally decided to implement a revised syllabus but this left the teaching community and students confused due to as the CBSE, did not prepare the teachers beforehand or made the text book available ahead in time. “Though NCERT text books are available in the market now and this two day orientation programme is being conducted by the CBSE to equip us to teach the new syllabus but we already have lost much time for our first batch has to sit for their examination in 2004 which is just around the corner,” said a teacher who took part in the orientation programme today. According to the new syllabus, students are required to prepare a project work which carries 20 marks in the final examination. “We have absolutely no clue as to how to go about the project work and hopefully by the end of this orientation programme we will be wiser,” said another teacher. The two-day orientation programme focuses on cash flow statement, vouchers and other technical aspects along with how to prepare the project works. Apart from Dr Balbir Singh, participants from 50 different schools in the city and nearby towns have an opportunity to learn the course materials from another scholar Dr Munish Makkad who has co- authored two of the four NCERT books in accountancy. Refuting the teachers’ allegations that the orientation programme came a bit too late as academic sessions has already been half way, both the resource persons said a systemic approach in teaching methodology would be able to make up for the lost time. |
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Law students to get 3 teachers Chandigarh, August 23 For the past many days now, about 250 students of the Department both morning and evening classes have been ruing that they do not have any teacher for three subjects, out of which one is compulsory and two are optional. In the question are the following subjects, included in the course of law degree’s fifth semester — Land Law (compulsory) and Limitation Act and Rent Act (optional). According to students, who have been vocal for their demand of teachers the Department authorities have been offering assurances in this regard, but to no avail. Refusing to disclose the identity, a group of about 10 students recently visited The Tribune office to state that the students had met the Law Department Chairman and had informed him about the problem. Said a student, “We will not be able to prepare the subjects properly. About two months have already gone by without any help forthcoming from any quarter. If we are not provided with the faculty, we will find problems in preparing the subject well. In that case, our percentage will suffer tremendously.” The students added that greater problem is being faced by about 150 students, who attend the evening classes of the Law Department. Said one of the evening classes students, “We have to put in double the labour. We work in the morning and forego other commitments to come and study in the Department in the evening. When we come in the evening, we look forward to studying the subjects so that we can manage our time better. But we often end up wasting our time because there is no one to teach the papers.” Meanwhile, Dr Anmol Rattan Sidhu, Dean, Faculty of Law, PU, when contacted, informed The Tribune that all decks had been cleared for the appointment of eight guest faculty members to the Department of Law, at PU. Also, Dr Gopal Krishan Chatrath, former Dean, Faculty of Law and member of the PU Syndicate, confirmed that the proceedings of the newly-selected eight guest faculty members of the Faculty had been forwarded to the Vice-Chancellor. He added that after the approval of the VC Chairman of the Law Department would be appointing the faculty as such. |
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Resentment over checking at PU gates Chandigarh, August 23 Cops were posted at the PU gates since the evening of an assault on PUSU President, Malwinder Singh Kang. The cops are likely to remain posted at the gates till the elections to the PU Students Council are over. Interestingly, the dates to the elections are yet to be notified. A senior police official claimed that no visitor to the campus has ever been harassed. ‘‘We concentrate on youngsters and if they possess identity card issued by the Panjab University, they are let in’’, said a senior police official, when contacted and added, ‘‘even youngsters without identity cards but having a genuine reason to go to the campus are given entry”. No official of the university could be contacted. As per a rough estimate over 7,000 persons and 4,000 vehicles visit the campus daily. Because of the closure of the gate, rush at the gate opposite Sector 15 (gate no 2) has doubled. The police claims that the security measures have checked the entry of outsiders in the campus. |
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Biotech fest takes off Chandigarh, August 23 Scientist and Head PTM group IMTECH, Dr.Naresh Kumar,discussed the prospects of Biotechnology in India while Dr.K.S Saini from Gurgaon Ranbaxy research Laboratories highlighted the use of biotechnology in discovering the new drugs in time and cost effectiveness. Dr Arvind Kapoor from Proagro seeds discussed the application of agri-biotechnology which, he said, would help in improving crop productivity, quality as well as reducing the use of farm chemicals. The President of Mohali Industries Association, Dr G.S. Bhatia informed about the establishment of biotechnology park in Punjab near Lalru. More than 15 institutions from the northern region participated in the programme. Talent search at GGS College: A two-day annual talent search contest began at Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, here yesterday, to identify the talent of new students and encourage all round development. Beginning on a musical note with students participating enthusiastically in the three categories of geet, ghazal and folk song, it concluded with a Miss Fresher contest which saw girls attired in their best walk down the stage with grace and confidence. While the declamation contest saw speakers present their viewpoint as with conviction on topics of “Female Foeticide” and “Cultural erosion: Are women responsible?” and “Globalisation and the effect of multinationals on the economy”, the good, bad and ugly side of life combined itself in the skits staged by the students. The function was presided over by the Principal of the college, Dr (Ms) Harinderjit Kaur, who appreciated the efforts of the students and urged them to keep up their good work. The function would culminate tomorrow with contests in dance, poetical symposium and giddha. The results for the contests held today are as follows: Music- Geet: Nidhi (1), Maninder (2), Pooja (3); Ghazal: Jashan (1), Gunjeet (2), Mohita (3); Folk song: Maninder (1), Jashan (2), Gunjeet (3); Declamation: Jyotika (1), Navjot (2), Yogita (3); Skit: Suhasine (1), Vandana (2), Shweta (3); Miss Fresher: Vandana Jha (1), Gunjeet (2), Mohita (3). |
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Principal gets award Chandigarh, August 23 The award has been conferred on him for his outstanding work in the field of World Trade Organisation (WTO) for which he obtained Ph.D. degree from Panjab University. He has written four books on the WTO and has a large number of research papers on WTO to his credit. The other awardees who excelled in the field of sciences, technology, education, industry, fine arts, politics and social work are Mr Jagmohan Singh Kang, Minister of State for Animal Husbandry and Sports Punjab, Mr Mohammad Abdul Salaam, Cabinet Minister Cooperatives, Manipur, Air Chief Marshal (Retd.) N. C. Suri, Lieut. Gen. Suraj Prakash, neuro surgeon, Batra Hospital, Delhi, Dr Minu Sharaf, eminent eye specialist, Shri Daljit Singh Pannu, former Ambassador and Chairman Backward Classes Commission, Dr. S. K. Sama, Chairman Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Delhi and Mr K. S. Kang Municipal Commissioner, Amritsar. This award was presented at a seminar on “Economic growth and national integration” which preceded the award ceremony at Delhi organised by the India International Society. |
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From Colleges Chandigarh, August 23 The function was presided over by the Principal Dr Harjinder Kaur. Noted classical dancer, Ms Leesa Mohanty, adjudged the students who took part in the dance competition. Vandana Jha was crowned as Miss Fresher and Gunjeet and Mohita were first and second runner-ups respectively. Following are the winners of different contests held during the two-day event — Music: Geet: Nidhi (first); Maninder (second), Pooja (third); Ghazal: Jashan (first), Gunjeet (second) and Mohita (third); Folk: Maninder (first), Jashan (second), Gunjeet (third). Declamation: Jyotika (first), Navjot (second), Yogita (third); Skit: Suhasine (first), Vandana (second), Shweta (third); Poetical Symposium: Jyotika (first), Nidhi (second), Chetna and Savita (third); Dance (solo): Negha (first), Jyotika (second), Leena (third); and Giddha: Harpreet Kaur (first), Swati (second), Kuljit and Isha (third).
Placement cell GGDSD College set up a “Personality development and Confidence building Cell” in the college campus. Dr N.K. Sahni, Head of the Department of Commerce and Co-ordinator of the Cell stressed on the need of confidence-building and positive attitude.
Seminar on IT On the concluding day of a three-day seminar on “information technology — “the challenge of the change”, Panjab University’s Director of University Institute of Engineering and Technology Prof B.S. Soni, spoke on “IT and its impact on business and commerce”. The seminar was organised at Government College in Sector 26. According to a press note, papers were also presented by Dr Bikramjit Kaur and Prof Amarpreet Singh Sijher. The third phase of the seminar was inaugurated today by the Head of the Commerce Department, Prof R.K. Dixit. Earlier during the seminar, Superintendent of Chandigarh Police, Mr H.G.S. Dhaliwal also shared his views on cyber crime. Students also presented their papers on internet security, networking, e-banking and e-commerce, besides other topics. Ten students of the postgraduate department of commerce presented their papers. |
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From Schools Chandigarh, August 23 The competition was the first in a series of inter-school competitions to be held under the Green School Project, a joint project of CII and the Chandigarh Administration, which has been started with the objective of sensitising and educating young people and changing their attitudes and behaviour towards the environment. The project is being sponsored by Citizen Watches (India) Limited the manufacturers of the Eco-Drive range of watches. The competition required students to write on any one of three “Green theme” topics, namely “Saving Sukhna is essential for Chandigarh’s biodiversity”, “Will the Third World War be fought over water?” and “Saving the environment — Time or Act.” This competition will be followed by a debate and a painting competition to be held shortly.
Group song contest As part of the ongoing Fanta Fiesta, Kandhari Beverages Limited organised a group song competition at Tagore Theatre here today. Nineteen schools from the city and nearby areas took part in the contest. The team from St. Joseph’s School, Sector 44, was declared the winner while Vivek High School, Sector 38, and Shishu Niketan Senior Secondary School, Sector 22, bagged the second and third positions, respectively. The best cheering team was of St. John’s High School, Sector 26, followed by St. Stephen’s School, Sector 45.
Saplings planted Cultural items were presented by students at a tree plantation function held at Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 47. The Director, Public Instructions (Schools) presided over the function. According to a press note, the District Education Officer, Ms Rajesh Chaudhary, was the guest of honour. Principal from different schools attended the function.
Parents-teachers’ body Mr S.K. Sharma has been elected the Chairman of the Parents-teachers Association of Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 23. Others office-bearers, are: president — Mr Akhil Ahmed; and senior vice-president — Mr D.S. Bains; junior vice-president Ms Ramesh Rani; Joint Secretary — Mr Darshan Kumar Bagga; general secretary is Mr B.D. Sharma. Mr Ramesh Bhardwaj and Mr Tek Singh Rathore are the auditors while Ms Usha Kiran is the treasurer. |
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50 take part in poster contest As many as 50 students participated in the poster competition. Students laid stress on the need to save the earth from war. Addressing the students, the Principal of the school, Mr Sanjay Sardana said: “It was nice to know that the young students were conscious about the trauma which the women had to undergo because of the dowry system.” Lion Sushma Malhotra, region Chairperson, gave away the prizes to the prize winners. Pulkit Sirohi, Karan Veer Kaushal and Sushant Sharma were among the prize winners. |
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