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PU Syndicate may hike
M.Phil scholarship
Chandigarh, December 2
The Panjab University Syndicate will consider an increase in the
scholarship of research scholars in M.Phil from Rs 600 to Rs 1,000 per
month from the forthcoming academic session.
Fanfare
marks annual day
Mohali, December 2
Fanfare marked the annual function of Gem Public School with festivity
all around and children all dressed up to take part in the cultural
show here today. The function started with a shabad followed by other
items.
Students of Gem Public School perform at their annual day function at Phase 3B2 in Mohali on Tuesday.
— A Tribune photograph
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Children’s
scientific temperament to fore
Chandigarh, December 2
Providing an opportunity to discover and recognise their scientific
temperament and use their knowledge to prepare projects, the two-day
Children’s Science Congress for school students began at Indira
Holiday Home, Sector 24, here today.
Kutiyattam artiste Kapila performs at St Kabir Public School, Sector 26, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. |
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Students
bring smile to ailing man’s face
Chandigarh, December 2
Students of GGDSD College, Sector 32, brought a smile to the face of
42-year-old Tarkeshwar Singh, hailing from Jharkhand, here today, by
contributing Rs 23,000 required for a kidney transplant.
Students of GGDSD College, Sector 32, hand over a cheque for Rs 23,000 to Mr Tarkeshwar Singh at the PGIMER in Sector 12 of Chandigarh on Tuesday.
— A Tribune photograph
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Variety
show at school function
Chandigarh, December 2
Stepping Stones School, Sector 38, celebrated its 20th annual function
with a variety programme here today. Students from pre-nursery to
Class X presented the national heritage through dances and plays,
skating and gymnastics, all working to relay the overall theme of
India’s unity amidst its diversity.
Students present an item on the annual day celebrations at Stepping Stones School, Sector 38, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. |
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Tribune
In Education
Motivation and academic
performance
NO
other concern bothers parents more than the fact that their child is
doing poorly at school and experiencing scholastic failure. Academic
failure refers not only to the actual experience of failure in one or
more subjects at school but also the child’s perception and belief
that he is not performing well and is scholastically incompetent.
Cultural
bonanza by Mount Carmel kids
Chandigarh, December 2
A colourful cultural programme marked the annual day-cum-founder’s
day celebrations of Mount Carmel School, Mohali, at the Tagore Theatre
here today. The programme commenced with “Vandana” followed by a
welcome speech by a student. The cultural extravaganza began with
“The Twinkling Stars” and “Dhitang Dhitang Bole”. An English
Play, “Honesty is the Best Policy”, was appreciated by the
audience. The Senior Associate Editor, The Tribune, Mr A.J. Philip,
was the chief guest at the function.
Tiny tots of Mount Carmel school, Mohali, perform at the Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph
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Schools
not adhering to language policy,
says board chief
Mohali, December 2
The language policy of the Punjab Government is being compromised in
certain schools affiliated to the CBSE as these are not giving
importance to Punjabi language. These views were expressed by Dr Kehar
Singh, Chairman of the Punjab School Education Board, while talking to
mediapersons here today.
Children of All Saints Holy Child School, Panchkula, perform at their eighth annual function at the Tagore Theatre on Sunday. |
Cultural
programme marks annual function
Zirakpur, December 2
A cultural programme by students marked the fifth annual function of
G.S. Memorial Public School, here today.
New
courses to be introduced
Chandigarh, December 2
Sardar Bhagwan Singh Postgraduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences at
Dehra Dun is set to launch several new courses from the forthcoming
academic session.
Special
chance for students
Chandigarh, December 2
Panjab University will give a special chance for improvement to
students of MA, M.Sc and M.Com who cleared their respective
examinations between April, 1994, and April, 1998, an official press
note said here today.
Fresh notice to
former Adviser
Chandigarh, December 2
A local court today issued a fresh notice to former UT Adviser
Virendra Singh to set aside his order of allegedly allowing Kumar
Brothers (chemists) Private Limited to run a chemist shop at a lower
rental for December 22. The counsel for Kumar Brothers sought more
time to file a reply in the case.
Nine
murder accused acquitted
Chandigarh, December 2
A local court has acquitted nine persons accused of murdering Pal
Singh Pala, a former sarpanch of Khuda Alisher village. The suspects
were acquitted as the three prime witnesses in the case, including the
deceased’s wife Maya Kaur, son, Gursewak Singh and another person
Dilbagh Singh turned hostile.
High
Court
Jail break case
Chandigarh, December 2
In less than a year after the trial court acquitted the accused under
the Explosive Substances Act in the Burail jail break case, Mr Justice
Amar Dutt of the High Court today granted UT Administration leave for
appeal. Taking up the case, Mr Justice Dutt also admitted the appeal.
Badal
exempted from personal appearance
in case against CM
Chandigarh, December 2
A former Chief Minister of Punjab Mr Parkash Singh Badal, was today
exempted from personal appearance in a case filed by him against the
Chief Minister of Punjab, Capt Amarinder Singh, by the UT Chief
Judicial Magistrate, Mr C.L. Mohal.
District
courts
Order on Principal’s
plea reserved
Panchkula, December 2
The Additional Sessions Judge, Mr H.S. Bhangoo, today reserved his
orders on the applications moved by former Principal of Hansraj Public
School, Sector 6, Dr (Mrs) Rajani Thareja, and the DAV College
Managing Committee till December 5.
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