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Make datesheets well in time, HC tells PU Chandigarh, May 18 PU was also told not to change the datesheet once notified, unless there were compelling reasons. The power to change the datesheet in such a situation, the Bench said, would be vested only in the Vice-Chancellor. Passing these orders on a writ filed by a few students of the university, seeking postponement of LLB exams, the Bench, comprising Mr Justice Swatanter Kumar and Mr Justice Rajive Bhalla, also clarified that there was no problem if students were consulted while preparing the datesheet. But, once the datesheet was finalised, it should not be changed. The Bench also accepted an unconditional apology tendered by the students for misrepresenting facts in their petition. On the plea of the students, the high court had ordered postponement of the first examination of LLB. However, it was later learnt that the datesheet had been prepared after consultation with students’ representatives. |
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Services of Registrar of Nursing Council terminated Mohali, May 18 The meeting, which was attended by 12 members, unanimously decided to terminate the services of Ms Gulshan Bir Kaur with immediate effect. She was directed to immediately hand over the charge to the Deputy Registrar, Ms Labh Kumar. Dr D.P.S. Sandhu, Director, Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, and President of the Punjab Nurses Registration Council, confirmed the termination of the services of the Registrar. He said the appointment of the Registrar had been done in violation of the rules. The case of her
appointment, which was sent to the council for approval, had been rejected by the members, added Dr Sandhu. Apart from this, there were various other allegations against her. It is alleged that on her own she had increased the number of seat in some nursing colleges. Her name had also been linked with the alleged paper leakage about three years ago. She had been suspended at that time. |
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Spanish, Japanese classes for
IT professionals Chandigarh, May 18 The MoU was signed by Mr Vivek Atray, Director, Information Technology and CEO of SPIC, and Mr Mohit Chitkara, Centre Director, Inlingua, Chandigarh, at the SPIC Centre of Excellence here today. An agreement already exists between SPIC and Alliance Francaise, under which SPIC offers French and German courses. The courses would be held at Inlingua, Chandigarh, and would be exclusively for professionals with specialised inputs relevant for the IT/ITES industry. The Department of Information Technology and SPIC are also implementing a training programme in colleges and schools of the city from the forthcoming session.
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High Court Chandigarh, May 18 The court also asked the Administration to provide the revised zoning plan of Sector 38 for its perusal. Resuming the hearing in the public interest litigation (PIL) regarding alleged irregularities in allotment of 5.7 acres of land to influential persons, including two sons of a sitting Judge of the High Court, the Bench asked the UT Administration to tell the court under what circumstances the zoning plan of Sector 38 was changed in February, 2004. The Bench also took on record the written statements filed by some respondents to the allegations levelled in the PIL and gave liberty to advocate Ajay Kaushik, counsel for petitioner Neeraj Sharma, to file replication to the reply of the respondents. It may be recalled that a PIL had been filed seeking quashing of the allotment of land to the management of a law institute on throwaway prices. The petitioner had also sought a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the matter. Assistant Estate Officer, Chandigarh, Mr N.S. Brar, in his affidavit submitted to the court stated that there was no advertisement of the site that was allotted to the respondents. He also stated that there was no other record of the allotment of the land. He also stated that the Administration had not earmarked any particular sites for allotment to religious or social organisations for running educations institutions.
Judgement reserved:
In the last hearing, the court had asked the Union Government to tell it under what rules similar facilities had been provided to inmates of the Tihar Jail in New Delhi. It was the contention of the authorities of the Burail Jail that the decision to provide these facilities to inmates, including the alleged killers of the then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, who escaped from the high-security Burail Jail, was taken by the trial court on the lines of Tihar Jail. Today, the Bench comprising Mr Chief Justice BK Roy and Mr Justice Surya Kant was informed that TIhar Jail had decided to provide such facilities as part of the scheme to reform criminals, a brainchild of former Inspector- General of Delhi Police (Prisons), Ms Kiran Bedi. After hearing counsel for the petitioner and the respondents, the Bench reserved its judgement.
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Fitness Trail Watermelon, muskmelon and the king of all fruits, the juicy mango, are natural heat busters, says Dr Neelu Malhotra, a Mohali-based diet consultant and nutritionist. So eating mangoes will not only tingle your tastebuds but the beta carotene in it will also keep your eyes healthy, prevent night blindness and other eye diseases and keep the skin supple, while vitamins B, C, and E together will boost immunity, strengthen eyesight and bust stress. Mangoes are a good source of carbohydrates, providing energy to the body when the heat saps it away. Mangoes also contain useful minerals like magnesium, sodium and potassium, needed to maintain the electrolyte balance in the body. Mangoes are also high in gallic acid, required to maintain good bowel health. Raw or unripe mangoes protect the body from the adverse effects of hot and dry winds. Aam panna, a drink prepared from raw mangoes, is good to beat the ill effects of heat. But do not overeat mangoes, warns Dr Malhotra, as this can raise the level of triglycerides in the blood, which is not good for the heart. Also, excessive intake of mangoes can cause boils or skin rashes, especially in children. A medium-sized mango of 100-200g is sufficient for a day. Since moderation is the mantra, even diabetics and obese can enjoy this high-calorie fruit, but only in small quantities, i.e., not more than a small slice, says Dr Malhotra. However, in the subsequent meal they should reduce the number of chappatis to balance the calorie intake, she advises. A high intake of lycopene-containing vegetables and fruits can reduce the risk of cancers of prostate, stomach, lung, digestive tract, breast and cervix, according to a review of various studies. The daily dietry intake of lycopene should not be less than 6.5mg. Both watermelon and muskmelon are a dream diet food as they contain very less calories. However, excess intake can cause indigestion and bloating because of their high water content, warns Dr Malhotra. Also, they are best digested if taken before a meal, she adds.
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Market Pulse Buddy Davis, a name synonymous with fun, fashion and style, makes the summer splash with three cool and exciting collections under the labels of Desert Trail Energy and Romantica in the form of fresh menswear and womenswear range. Available in colour combinations like browns, olives, khakis, whites and brighter hues like fuchsia, turquoise, greens and yellows and pastel shades, the ‘04 summer collection speaks of comfort, refinement and functionality. An outdoor urben collection, the Desert Trail range boasts of trendy multifunctional cargos, shorts, washed-look cotton tees, camouflage print concepts, textured indigo shirts, over-dyed shirts, enzyme-washed shirts, acid-washed shirts, checks and striped shirts, drawstring trousers, flat fronts with canvas belts, mesh-inserted tees for men, women’s over-dyed shirts in jacquard fabrics, three-quarter upturned cuffshirts, yarn dyed shirts with stitch details, multi-pocket cargos, gathered capris, zip trousers, sleeveless flat-knit tops etc. The Energy collection from Buddy Davis brings a new way of expressing fashion and elegance for youths. Comprising block-print shirts, yarn-dyed checks and stripes, chic denims with washes, polo tees, engineered vests in textured fabrics, marijuana print concepts in single jersey for men and cotton ikat tops with handmade beaded crochet lace,bias stripe shirts with handmade laces, colourful check shirts with denim trims, bright cargo capris, double-belt trousers, denim trousers, shorts, flat knits with intarsia patterns and stripes, etc. For women, the collection adds a touch of style to the wearer. The Romantica collection oozes comfort, sensuality and luxury. Encompassing a whole array of kurtas in textured cotton fabrics, shirts with stitch effects, block-print shirts, party-wear shirts, etc., for men and georgette tops with romantic floral prints, front-gathered shirts, embroidered kurtis, textured cotton tops, capris, halters with bead work, spaghettis with crochet flowers, etc., for women, the collection is a portrayal of the quest for well-being and the desire for softness and serenity. Priced at Rs 295 onwards, the Buddy Davis summer collection is available at exclusive stores. Mobiles at slashed prices:
To offer value for money to its customers in Punjab, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh, Usha Shriram Electronics has slashed the prices of its Lexus range of mobile phones. The firm is now offering its feature-rich Lexus mobile phones at special prices with additional benefits of extended warranty of two years and Theft insurance of one year. The reduction in prices is applicable on Lexus’ popular models like 124B, 521B and 542B.These trendy mobile phones have attractive features like being light, coloured metallic Body, polyphonic ringtones, speed dial, call barring facility, intelligent messaging and call confrencing among others The basic model 210B of Lexus is being offered at a street-smart price of Rs 3250 to the customer. This phone is the only one of its kind in this price range with advanced features such as polyhonic ringtones, speaker phone, blue screen, on-screen location indicator with phonebook memory of 100 numbers. |
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Hi-tech laboratory for quick check-up
And to cater to their specialised needs, Apollo healthcare chain has set up a state-of-the-art laboratory in the City Beautiful. The automatic lab carries out important tests accurately and quickly, completely ruling out the possibility of human errors. And they are easy on the pocket too. Located in Sector 9 on Madhya Marg, it offers consultation, diagnostics, health check-ups and 24-hour pharmacy. “If the lab results are inaccurate, even when it is a routine blood test or an ultrasound, the doctor, howsoever good, may diagnose the ailment wrongly and treat it so,” points out Dr (Col) D.S. Grewal, CEO of the clinic. “For a simple test, most clinics follow a manual process, using local reagents, which might alter results. Compare this with our state-of-the-art diagnostic centre, where imported reagents are used, the process is automated and each report is counter-checked to ensure accuracy,” he says. “Even for drawing blood for tests, we use a vacuum tube instead of the usual syringe, which takes out the optimum quantity of blood without damaging cells. Testing is done through automatic machines. An X ray report is delivered within minutes of the exposure.” Most people tend to take good health for granted, he points out. But you may never know when your current lifestyle may adversely affect your health in future. Constant stress, irregular food habits and lack of exercise can be the main culprits. It is a fact that almost every major ailment first manifests itself as minor symptoms, which often go unnoticed and hence, neglected. A proper preventive health check-up helps in the assessment of your health condition and may provide the proverbial “stitch in time....” “Therefore, our setup is best suited for those who are health conscious and want quick and accurate diagnosis. We continue to emphasise the age-old adage ‘prevention is better than cure’. We have pioneered the preventive healthcare packages in the country and so far have more than four lakh health checks to our credit. Our health checks are a set of comprehensive and reliable preventive healthcare packages designed keeping in mind the varied requirements of all members of a family. These include master health check, designed for both men and women, involving a thorough physical examination and consultation. And although we offer state-of-the-art facilities, we are not costly”. TNS
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Summer with its scorching heat is rightly called the sizzling season when from blood to temper everything boils past the boiling point. But if nature fries everything under the sun, it has also provided some great bounties to beat the heat. With its basketful of summer fruits — hydrating, cool, rejuvenating — nature has provided some great chill-outs naturally! 
MANGO: The yellow mangoes are a storehouse of nutrients. It is a good source of beta carotene,vitamin B complex, vitamin C and E, and many minerals, including iron, phosphorus, calcium, etc. 
WATERMELON: These colourful red and green juicy balls are full of nutrients. A boon for both thirsty and hungry, watermelon contains 90 per cent water and is a good source of vitamin C. Watermelon seeds are rich in potassium, which is needed for brain function, controlling high blood pressure, water balance and flushing away toxins from the body. So the next time don’t throw away the seeds when you bite into this luscious fruit. This juicy fruit also provides the body with plenty of lycopene. Lycopene is a carotenoid, a compound which provides bright yellow, orange or red colour to fruits and vegetables. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant as well. Antioxidants are vital for the destruction of free radicals in the body. These are harmful molecules which are responsible for ageing and many serious diseases, including various types of cancers, says Dr Malhotra. 
Muskmelon:
Constant stress, irregular food habits and lack of exercise have started to take their toll on the generation next. More and more young people are falling prey to what are described as lifestyle ailments.