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From Schools Our Correspondent
Chandigarh, December 16 Each class had adopted a theme from their curriculum and each section elaborated on a particular area of that theme. The groups had adopted various themes like: ‘Seasons’ – young kindergartens share their knowledge on different weather conditions, from the food they eat to the clothes they wear in each season. Class 1 exhibited their knowledge of the modes of transport with the help of models in an innovative manner. “Birds” was the theme for Class II, Class III students explored the theme “Earth” focussing on rainforests and desert and Class IV students explored “Space – The Final Frontier”. Ms Aman Sidhu, Principal, said the idea of the function was to make children abreast with all practicalities of life. Celebrations Mohali:
‘Christmas’ was celebrated with great aplomb by students of Saint Xaviers School here today. The cheerful mood of the approaching festivity was evident amongst the enthusiastic students and the aptly decorated campus with stars, bells, booties, wreaths and a huge Christmas tree. Students from pre-nursery to Class III took part in various competitions like flat race in red caps, filling up of stockings and getting ready for the Christmas party. Senior students participated in the inter-house competition of Santa Claus and snowman making, Christmas decorations and Christmas greeting cards making. Later, a unique skit — ‘Who is Santa’ was staged, unfolding the mystery of Santa Claus who finally distributed sweets amongst the children. Xmas spirit The atmosphere at Chandigarh Baptist School, Sector 45, resounded with carol singing by students of various schools of the city yesterday. The students from schools, including St John’s High School, Sector 26, St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, St Anne’s, Sector 32, and Mount Carmel School, participated in the show. Traditional carols sung by the schools’ choirs revived the spirit of Christmas. The school wore a festive look. Sweets were distributed and a sumptuous meal was also served.
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Role of rent Act discussed
Chandigarh, December 16 Speaking on ‘Landlord-Tenant Relations in Chandigarh: Role of the Rent Act’, Dr Jauhar enlightened the DCS faculty about the technicalities of the Rent Act in layperson’s language. Stating how the Urban Rent Control Act, 1944, was extended to Chandigarh he said, law enactment in property matters was based on three philosophies: laissez faire, regulator procedural measures and the contract mechanism. He said the third philosophy is very sparingly used in landlord-tenant relationship but it was due to this philosophy that the Punjab Urban Immovable Property Tax came into being and the imposition of Punjab Urban Rent Control Act, 1941, took place. “It is a statutory law and Chandigarh is governed by it”. He further informed the audience that property matters fall within the purview of both the General Law and the Special Law. In the event of a conflict between the two, the Special Law prevails. If tenancy is governed by General Law status of tenant is that of a contractual rent and under Special Law tenant becomes statutory tenant and is therefore entitled to automatic protection available under the statute.
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PCCTU calls off Dec 21 strike
Chandigarh, December 16 Mr R.S. Brar, president and Dr Jagwant Singh, general secretary of the union disclosed that the meeting of the committee constituted by the Punjab Chief Minister which was to be held today, has been postponed to December 23. They said in order to create a congenial
environment in the light of the assurances from the government the December 21 strike had been called off. They hoped that the committee would accept their demands on December 23.
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PU welcomes Hindi student from China
Chandigarh, December 16
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UGC-NET admit cards
Chandigarh, December 16
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Hyundai told to give new Santro engine: forum
Chandigarh, December 16 The complainant, Dr Manoj Gupta, alleged that he had bought a new Santro car from Messrs Charisma Gold Wheels Pvt Ltd., Chandigarh on March 21, 2004. It was alleged that the car was giving a very low mileage and engine oil was leaking. The problem of oil leakage continued even after the oil seal was replaced. Thereafter, the vehicle was given to the dealer for repairs on July 8, 2004. When the complainant went to take delivery of the vehicle on July 14, he was told that the engine had been overhauled. In reply to the complaint, the auto company said the engine had to be overhauled due to use of adulterated fuel by the complainant, which is a common problem in vehicles plying in Panchkula. The counsel for the complainant, Mr Pankaj Chandgothia, cross-examined the officers of the auto company by submitting a written questionnaire. While answering the questionnaire, it was admitted by them that they did not have any instrument to check fuel adulteration and the fuel was never checked by them. They further admitted that the fuel was not changed and rather, the same fuel was re-filled in the fuel tank, even after overhauling. The forum, headed by its president, Mr N.S. Ahlawat, held that the company had itself admitted defect in the original engine, since they had overhauled the engine within four months and at a reading of only 3071 km. The defense of fuel adulteration had not been proved by the auto company. The forum observed that “the engine of the new car sold to the complainant was inherently defective. The clandestine overhauling of the engine without the permission of the complainant is gross unfair trade practice. The predicament of a customer who spends about Rs 3.50 lakh on acquiring a new car can well be imagined when its engine is overhauled within four months. An over-hauled engine cannot be at par with original factory-sealed engine.” The company was directed to replace the overhauled engine with a new and complete factory-sealed engine and fit the same at its own cost with renewal warranty. The complainant has also been held entitled to Rs 50,000 as compensation and Rs 2,100 as costs of litigation.
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Contempt notice issued to SGPC chief, others
Chandigarh, December 16 The notice has been issued for March 7, 2006, on an application moved by Editor of Spokesman, Joginder Singh. Earlier, the Editor had been granted status quo by the court after he had moved an application for declaration of Hukamnama by Akal Takht Jathedar as null and void. The court had also barred the Jathedar from proceedings against the Editor till the pendency of the case. But when the Jathedar recently issued a Hukamnama against the Editor, the latter moved the court for contempt proceedings.
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Arrest of rape accused stayed
Chandigarh, December 16 The interim relief was given after Dildar moved the court stating that he had not raped the girl and it was with her consent. The 20 year-old girl from Chennai in her complaint to the police had alleged that he sexually abused her and deserted her in a Sector 22 hotel here. She had also alleged that in January last she was forced to abort her pregnancy by the boy and his family, who had assured to marry her, despite the opposition by the boy’s family. On the basis of her complaint, the police had registered a case against Dildar Singh for kidnapping, abducting the girl to compel her for marriage and raping her. Meanwhile, the General Secretary of the Lawyers for Human Rights International (LHRI), Mr Arvind Thakur, who had taken up the case of the girl, said the forum would meet the DGP, Punjab, to register a case against the boy for forcing her to terminate her pregnancy.
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An evening of ghazal magic
Chandigarh, December 16 “Ye alag baat hai saki” Or Sardar Anjum’s classic “Rang pyar waala pao pehle tod di liyao”, such rare blend of meaningful lyricism of philosophical content and subtle romanticism, dexterously rendered in the mellifluous voice of Pankaj Udhas, lit up the opening function. After a mundane start the performance picked up momentum as the maestro ploughed more deeply to dole out ghazals in romantic radical mould like “Deevaron se mil kar..” and “Ye zamaana khaab hai’which were well received. Pankaj interspersed spells of “sargam jugalbandi” with musicians on mandolin and violin generating applause in “Laa pila de sakia.” He frequently used “komal” and “shudh” gandhar and nishaad with immaculate expertise. He also doled out his ghazils hit “Chithi ayyee hai” and local poet S.L. Rakesh’s classic “Thodi thodi piya karo.” “Peene wale suno naa chhupa ke piyo kabhi ishaq aur husan ko mila kar piyo” and “Chandi jaisa rang hai tera” rendered in his unique innocent style won applause especially from foreign delegates. Besides some ghazals penned by Dr Sardar Anjum and sung by Pankaj in hit Punjabi albums like “Baisakhi” and “Khushian da rang..” the prolific singer also doled out hit numbers like Mein kapde badal kar”, “Chandi jaisa rang hai tera” and many
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