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91st session of Indian science cong on Jan 4 Chandigarh, October 18 The exposition focuses on the theme of the congress and brings together application of science and technology in private and public sectors. It also displays advancements and achievements of the scientific research institutes and government departments. Along with scientists and academicians, people and specially schoolchildren are encouraged to visit the exposition. The display of Prithvi, radar systems and missiles are great attractions each year. A separate pavilion is dedicated to a single stream of science every year. This year the focus of the pavilion will be “Agrovision—New Frontiers in
Bio-Technology”. Every year the “Pride of India” event at the congress showcases the development in science through different pavilions. Dr Vikram Sarabhai, a great scientist, was portrayed last year. This time the pavilion will feature either the life of Dr J.C. Bose or Dr Homi. J.Bhabha. Participation is expected from different states all over the country. Besides, Professor Datta, Prof N.K.Ganguly, Director of PGIMER, was also present on the occasion. |
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From Schools Chandigarh, October 18 The function began with the inauguration of the science and social science exhibition where models made by students on different subjects were displayed. While students explained the working of science models, illustrations on charts, also prepared by them, gave elaborate details to the visitors. The models made by students were based on topics of “Energy”, “Science in everyday life”, “Nutrition”. The cultural programme began with the school shabad “Deh Shiva Var Mohe” followed by a Saraswati vanadana. A Rajasthani dance “Ghumar” was presented by girls of Class III. The annual report was read by Ms Nirmal Isha Dass, a teacher of the junior wing. The chief guest, Justice V.K. Bali of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, gave away prizes to the children while the Director-Principal, Mr D.S. Bedi, presented the vote of thanks.
Founder’s day celebrated An exhibition displaying art and craft work of students, models of science, accounts and physical education marked the 23rd founder’s day celebrations at Sanjay Public School, Sector 44, here today. The celebrations began with the lighting of the lamp by the Chairman of the school, Mr T.R. Sethi. Students of the SAS Nagar branch of the school also participated in the exhibition. Science models on control of air pollution by removal of toxic gases, air fire alarm to control fire on time, biogas plant for producing gas from waste material like dung proved to be educative to not only students but came in for appreciation from the parents as well. Creativity of the students was the hallmark of the art and craft display. Children showed their best at decorative floating candles, glass paintings and doll making among others. Students also made tattoos and tile painting using bread, carving, emboss glass colour and stickers, decorative dolls in Indian attires and pot painting with waste cloth, silver and gold dust. While the art and craft displays were prepared by over 200 students who had participated in a workshop conducted at the school, over 300 students prepared the science displays made during the academic session.
Quiz contest The team comprising Ruby, Puja Saggi and Krishnan of Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 46, won the inter-school history quiz contest held at DAV College, Sector 10, here today. While the second place was bagged by Bhavna, Indu and Kuldeep Pathak of Jawahar Navodya Vidyalaya, Sector 25, the third prize went to the girls of IS Dev Samaj Girls Senior Secondary School, Sector 21, consisting of Rashmi, Harjeet and Hina in the seven round quiz on various historical movements in the year 1857-1947. Organised by the Bharateeya Itihas Sankalan Samiti, the quiz saw a participation from 12 city schools.
Exhibition held Creativity ruled the day at Mount Carmel School, Sector 47, at the art and craft exhibition, here today. While an on-the-spot painting contest was held, the craft display by students included pot painting, wall hangings, relief work and colourful wind chimes. Students of the junior section had on display finger painting, paper craft, decorative candles and earthen lamps.
Divali hungama Divali Hungama — an educational fete got a wonderful start with much fanfare and excitement at Sri Guru Harkrishna School, Sector 38, here today. The fete that included a host of exciting activities provided an opportunity to the children to learn in a fun-filled atmosphere. Other major attractions of the fete included an IT information centre, Fun games corner, and stalls on “Save the earth”, “Technology Trendz” and “Global trendz”. Mr H.M. Gill, eminent Punjabi music director and Pt. Subhash Chander Ghosh, disciple of Sarod Samrat Ustad Amjad Ali Khan was the guest of honour in this session. The fete was inaugurated by Mr D.S. Mangat, DPI (Schools). |
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Rai School wins aero quiz Chandigarh, October 18 The team from National Junior School, Bangalore, comprising Vasuki Prasad and Aditya Menon came second. Two other teams from A.V. Meiyappan Higher Secondary School, Chennai, and Bhavan’s Adarsh Vidyalya, Kochi, also made it to the finals, which were held at Government College, Sector 11. A total of 10 teams had contested the semifinals held here yesterday. They were from Agra, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Kochi, Mumbai, Nashik and Sunabeda. The topics of the quiz were aviation, general knowledge, current affairs and the independence struggle. |
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Paper postponed Chandigarh, October 18 |
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Bar Council’s notice to Cabinet minister Chandigarh, October 18 Mr Johar had enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council on December 14, 1967. The Council has given a show cause notice to Mr Johar, stating that as to why the proceeding of professional misconduct be not initiated against him for cancelling his enrolment certificate. In a press note issued by the Chairman of the Punjab and Haryana Bar Council, Mr Mukesh Berry, stated that it had come to the notice of the Bar Council that Mr Harnam Dass Johar, have not surrendered his enrollment certificate to the Bar Council. Earlier, he remained a Cabinet Minister and Speaker of the Assembly but he never surrendered his enrolment certificate to the Bar Council. Giving details about the rule of the Bar Council, Mr Berry said: “every advocate should notify to the Bar Council from time to time any change of address and all suspension or resumption of practice. Every such intimation to the Bar Council shall contain the roll number of the advocate, date of his enrolment, his address and other necessary particular”. Mr Berry further added that as per rule 6 of the Bar Council a breach of the rule 5 or any undertaking given in pursuance thereof shall amounts to professional misconduct. Thus Mr Harnam Dass Johar had failed to abide by his undertaking of December 6, 1967, given in the application form at the time of his enrolment. |
‘Kikran de Phul’
released
Chandigarh, October 18 Narrating the plot of her novel, Sudarshan Kaur said the story revolved around the pain and struggle of common people seen mostly through a woman’s eye. “But the message I wanted to convey through my story is that though common man’s struggles often go unnoticed, it is important to have faith in oneself ,” she says. The akademi also organised a multilingual kavi sammelan in which as many as 15 eminent poets of Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu took part. The Sammelan was inaugurated by General Gill who also recited one of his poems in English “Warriors” which he dedicated to an Army officer who had sacrificed his life during the Indo - China war in 1962. |
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