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CBSE’s directive to schools on subject change
Chandigarh, April 12 The board has also directed the schools saying that if there is any change in the subject(s), the request has to come from the student and will be dealt as per clause 26 of chapter 4 of the examination bye laws. As per the circular issued by the board, many schools follow the practice of starting class XI along with other classes in the month of April in the new academic session to utilise the period before summer vacation for instructional purposes. Academically, the board considers it to be a correct practice so that the children may remain busy with meaningful activities. Accordingly, the schools admit the students of class XI provisionally before the announcement of the results of class X board examination and allow them the subject choice/stream as per their performance in pre-boards and unit tests. It has come to the notice of the board that some schools resort to the practice of forcing students to change their subjects/streams after class X results are announced wherein students have to change from science subjects to commerce or humanities. Furthermore, once the students get admission to class XI with a particular combination of subjects, they buy the textbooks and start attending the classes for nearly a month. The circular states that a forced change of subject later demoralises the students, causing mental and emotional stress and parents are compelled to take on the additional burden of buying a second set of books for the newly allotted subject. Considering it as an unfair and unhealthy practice, the board has instructed the schools to discourage the practice.
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SOPU members burn council’s effigy
Chandigarh, April 12 SOPU members criticised the council president for allegedly feigning an attack on him in order to extract media mileage. In a press note issued
by the SOPU President, Mr Dalbir Singh Goldy, it was alleged that PUSU was ruining the peaceful atmosphere in the campus that was disturbing the academic environment. Meanwhile Amandeep Singh today demanded a re-inquiry into the FIR lodged on his complaint regarding the firing incident. Alleging that both the police and the university authorities were “favouring” SOPU, he pointed out that even the press notes issued by SOPU was released using the Public Relations Office. Abhishek, another PUSU supporter, alleged that Dalbir Singh had threatened him over the phone and SOPU supporters had slapped a PUSU supporter yesterday. Pointing towards glaring gaps in the investigations done by the police and
the CFSL report, Amandeep Singh alleged that the police had tampered with the scene of crime and took his car first to the police station
and then later parked it back. He added that the CFSL report only related to the car not
the crime scene.
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Examination dates clash
Chandigarh, April 12 These dates include May 25 when the university would hold an entrance test for admission to LLB course, May 27 when the university will be conducting the entrance tests for MBA and mass communication courses, May 28 when the MA English, MSc physics and MSc chemistry entrance tests will be held and May 30 when the university will be conducting the entrance test for MSc mathematics. These are also the days when the BEd students are supposed to appear for various final examinations. When contacted the Controller of Examinations, PU, Mr Sodhi Ram, said he was already been apprised of the problem and efforts were on to find a suitable solution. “It will take at least two more days before an alternative datesheet for these examinations is drawn up. We did not face this problem last year since the BEd examinations had begun early. This year due to the delay in admissions to BEd the session was delayed and hence the exams,” he said.
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Rodrigues honours students
Chandigarh, April 12 Complementing the students and the teachers, General Rodrigues said their outstanding work would encourage others to follow. He added that these schools had set high standards which must be emulated by other educational institutions. The students who were honoured on the occasion included Abhishek Dhawan, Tanmay Batra, Deepshikha, Navpreet Singh, Vinod Yadav, Harpreet Kaur, Naresh Singh, Ram Millan and Pallavi Dhiman. The heads who were honoured included Mr Ram Kumar Sharma, GMSSS, Sector 16, Ms Saroj Gupta, GMSSS, Sector 19, Mr Khushinder Sharma, GMSSS, Sector 35, Ms Suman Sharma, GMSSS, Sector 37, Mr Jarnail Singh Basota, GMSSS, Sector 47, Mr Vijay Kaushal, GMHS, Sector 12, Ms Rajwant Kaur, GHS, Raipur Khurd, Ms Satya Devi, GMMS, Khuda Jassu, Dr Sumati Knawar, I.S. Dev Samaj Girls Senior Secondary School, Sector 21, and Mr B.S. Kanwar, Sharda Sarvhitkari Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 40.
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Schools celebrate Baisakhi
Mohali, April 12 A rural Punjabi ambience was created and students of Ashma School danced to the tunes of drums. The students paid homage to the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919. Students of Lawrence Public School, here, celebrated Baisakhi, Ambedkar Jayanti and Easter today. Students of class IX staged a skit on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Students of class IX performed bhangra. As April 13 is also celebrated as International Turban Day, children tied turbans on each other’s heads. Students of Golden Bells Public School, celebrated the harvest festival and delivered speeches on the importance of the festival. The day was also remembered as the foundation day of the Khalsa Panth. A turban tying competition was organised. The winners were: 1st Deepinder, 2nd Satvir, 3rd Yadvinder.
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KV 2 celebrates annual day
Panchkula, April 12 A variety programme was held by students on the cultural heritage of India. "Manjusha," the school magazine, was released by the Chairman, VMC, Col V.N. Money. The chief guest, Mr S.S. Sehrawat, Assistant Commissioner, KVS, Chandigarh region, gave away the trophies and appreciated the efforts of the Principal and the staff. A vote of thanks was proposed by the Headmistress, Ms Hemlata.
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Allotment of Vivek High School cancelled
Chandigarh, April 12 Mr R.K. Rao, Estate Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner, said the orders were passed under the Rule 20 of the Chandigarh Leasehold of Sites and Building Rules, 1973. The Estate Office was hearing the case of building violations since 1998 as extension fee to the tune of Rs 1.25 crore was standing against the school. The violations included construction of rooms in the basement, which was meant for parking. As per the rule, the affected party could now appeal before the Finance Secretary.
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UT directive on liquor prices
Chandigarh,
April 12 The orders have been
passed in light of the allegations by the retail sellers about counter
denial by the companies and increasing the landing prices. Sources in
the department said the companies had been asked to submit rates of
their brands, including details of the various taxes and duties. It is
learnt that the department has also convened a meeting of the companies
to sort out the matter. A senior officer said some vested interest did
not want the new system of allotment of liquor shops to be
successful. Meanwhile, residents of Sector 20 D protested the location
of the liquor shop in rehri market. The residents’ welfare association
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Be diligent, cops told
Chandigarh, April 12 A police spokesman said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) PCR P.K.
Dhawan briefed the PCR staff at the Sector 29 Traffic Auditorium and
instructed them to take action against the miscreants after visiting the
spot and inform the emergency officer of the police station under which
jurisdiction the crime took place. He also added that in case of
emergency, if the situation demanded, the PCR officer can call for
services from the police headquarters. The DSP also warned the staff
that departmental action would be taken against those found inefficient
on duty. He also directed them to be present at prominent places,
visible to the general public and provide necessary assistance to needy
citizens, besides being in proper and smart uniform. |
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