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Shishu Niketan wins qawwali contest
Chandigarh, August 18 Shishu Niketan school won the contest in which various schools from the city participated. Stepping Stones came second while St John’s was placed third. A special prize was awarded to the team from the Blind Institute. Mr Tejpal Singh, renowned Singh Bandhu, presided over the function. The judges included Mr Naresh Malhotra, programme executive, Al India Radio, New Delhi, Mr S.C. Ghosh, president of the Academy of Indian Classical Music and Fine arts, and Mr N.S. Rathore, Kirana Gharana, All India Radio artist. The former Director of PGI, Dr B.N.S. Walia, welcomed the guests. Raksha Bandhan celebrated: Students of Shishu Niketan Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 21, celebrated the festival by tying rakhis on the wrists of their classmates, here today. The Principal, Ms Amita Khorana, explained to the tiny tots the significance of the festival. At K.V. high Grounds, the festival was celebrated by way of a rakhi-making contest. An inter-house competition, which saw participation from boys and girls, was organised. Speaking on the occasion, the Principal, Ms S.K. Bhatia, highlighted the significance of the festival. Powerpoint contest: The team of Abhayjeet and Rishabh, students of Class IX, won the first prize in a powerpoint presentation competition on the theme of “Space exploration” at the Dewang Mehta Memorial IT competition. The contest was held in Delhi on August 10 and 36 schools from all over the country participated in the contest. The presentation of the team focused on wide knowledge of the space, including the tenth planet which is yet to be discovered. The school has won this event for the second time consecutively. Teej celebrated: Students of Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 18, celebrated Teej on the school campus here today. Contests of mehandi application, rangoli-making, swing decoration were organised. Vanamahotsava was also celebrated at the school. The school Principal, Ms Rajesh Minhas, planted a sapling and encouraged the students to “Go Green”. Students of nursery wing presented a cultural item on the occasion.
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Poetry recitation contest
Chandigarh, August 18 Budding poets, vying for the luarals, recited their creations on the theme of patriotism. The teachers and parents of the contestants applauded them. The panel of judges included Pushpa Choudhry, Jassi Sandhu and Pushpa Madhok. The participants had been placed in two groups comprising students from Classes VI to X (juniors) and above 19 (seniors). Programme coordinator Sunita Choudhry said the winners in the first three respective positions each group will be awarded prizes. All participants will be given certificates on August 26 at
a function.
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Strawberry World opens at 9 today
Chandigarh, August 18 This information was given by Mr Atul Khanna, Director of the schools.
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Lake Club GM files reply with CAT
Chandigarh, August 18 In his reply, he stated that the applicant Rajiv Sharma, an advocate, at no point of time was eligible for the post of GM, neither in 2000 nor in 2004, when the post was advertised by the Chandigarh Sports Council. Thus, the applicant who never applied for the post had no locus standi to file the present original application. Regarding the water sports background, Mr Singh replied he had managed various aquatic events at the university level. An application challenging the appointment was moved by Mr Rajiv Sharma on the ground that “irregularities” were committed. It may be recalled that the appointment of Singh was quashed by CAT on August 17 last year, terming it as “arbitrary, capricious and unjust”. The tribunal had then directed the Administration to fill the vacancy in accordance with law within three months of advertising the post. However, the applicant alleged that with a view to accommodate Dr Singh, the Administration had changed the rules without calling a general body meeting of the Chandigarh Sport Council (CSC). It was also alleged that the applications for the posts were called within a period of five days and several eligible candidates could not apply in such a short span of time. Moreover, the experience in water sports was waived to favour Dr Singh, Mr Sharma alleged. Quoting another advertisement, the applicant alleged that for other posts, a time of 15 days was given for submission of application. He also alleged that while a boatman was denied extension by the CSC on the plea that he had crossed the age limit of 60, Dr Singh, was already over 60 when appointed.
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SI gets police remand
Mohali, August 18 Mohan Lal was allegedly caught redhanded by the bureau team headed by Mr. Paramjit Singh Khaira, DSP, Vigilance Bureau, Flying Squad, Punjab, Chandigarh, while he was demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 3000 from the complainant Mr Naresh Kumar, clerk posted in the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Moga, for helping in a complaint case lodged by a person. A case under Sections 7, 13 (2), Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA), 1988, was registered.
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New
Releases
With love and romance back in favour, Bobby Deol hopes his new film ‘Barsaat’, directed by Suneel Darshan, will turn out to be another money-spinner. Made under the banner of Shri Krishna International, this one is produced by Suneel Darshan. Touted as the eternal love triangle, the film stars Bobby Deol, Bipasha Basu and Priyanka Chopra. ‘‘Barsaat’’ opens today at Batra, Chandigarh, Fun Republic, Manimajra, K.C., Panchkula, Nigar, Ambala and Tagore, Patiala.
‘‘Barsaat’’ is a story of three young persons caught in the vortex of love. This may be described as a love triangle. However viewers will find a new type of love story in ‘‘Barsaat’’. It is claimed that ‘‘Barsaat’’ has Nadeem Shravan’s best music ever. A murder mystery Master craftsman Ram Gopal Varma and K. Sera Sera Production in association with actor Anil Kapoor’s film production company have produced ‘My Wife’s Murder’, it is a murder mystery. The film is a bone-chilling thriller, taking a close look at a murder. This movie has changed several names. Earlier, it was titled ‘Murder at Shri Krishna Cottage’, ‘Two O’Clock Murder’, ‘Murder at Two’. It has been co-produced by Sahara One Motion Pictures Pvt Ltd. It will be released today at Nirman, Chandigarh, Fun Republic, Manimajra and all over. ‘‘My Wife’s Murder’’ is another ‘Factory’ product with debutant Jijy Philip attempting a one-of-a-kind experiment. In this film Ram Gopal Varma has taken up a subject which concerns all people. A nagging wife can destroy the quality of marriage. The film is the story of one such marriage. The film explores the mind of a married man who is on the run. The film stars Anil Kapoor as an Editor, Suchitra Krishnamoorthy as his wife. ‘Black’ and ‘ Tango Charlie’ fame Nandana Sen plays a significant role along with up coming star Rajesh Tandon. The buzz is that both have performed exceeding well. Boman Irani also play an important character.
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