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Seats reduction: no intimation to engg colleges
Chandigarh, May 4 In fact, the Sri Sukhmani Institute of Engineering and Technology (SSIET), which was directed to make no admission to the engineering course from the 2006-07 academic session, claimed today that there was no written or verbal intimation from the AICTE regarding the reduction of seats or “no admission.” The PTU has also confirmed that it has no information from the AICTE as confirmed from the Dean (Academic) of the PTU and general secretary of the Admission of PTU—2006-07 Session. “If any clarification is required/asked by the AICTE, it will be provided,” the SSIET Chairman, Mr Avtar Singh, said. “The SSIET is a premier engineering educational institute established in 1998. The fifth batch is passing out in 2006. Our graduates are well-placed in various sectors in India and abroad. The college has modern laboratory and is a regional centre of the PTU for M.Tech and Ph.D courses,” he said. The AICTE, the statutory body regulating the technical education in the country, reduced the total number of seats of at least 13 colleges recently bringing bad news for the thousands of engineering aspirants of the state. In fact, the AICTE decision has come as a bolt from the blue for some of the “best colleges” in the state. In the “status of approval for the AICTE-approved engineering institutions for the academic year 2006-07,” it has been mentioned that there would be “no admission” to the SSIET. The SSIET is the only college of the 45 colleges against which “no admission” had been mentioned while seats of the other colleges had been reduced. Meanwhile, one of the affected colleges, Bhai Maha Singh College of Engineering, Muktsar, has refuted the news reports on the issue of the reduction in the seats. The college had applied for 90 seats in electronics and communication engineering and mechanical engineering and had been allotted the same. The change from electrical engineering and IT seats was applied with due permission from the AICTE and accepted as applied, the Principal of the college, Col D.S. Grewal, said here today.
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Class X exam results disappointing
Panchkula, May 4 According to the information provided by the District Education Officer (DEO), the pass percentage of Barwala, Morni, Raipur Rani and Pinjore blocks is 40.06, 20.11, 31.43 and 36.49, respectively. Pass percentage in two schools, Tikkar and Baldwala in Morni block, is zero per cent. Pass percentage in Government Model Senior Secondary Sarthak School, Sector 12, is 100 per cent. As per the DEO records, two students, Mandeep Kaur (87 per cent) and Mukesh Chopra (79.5 per cent) of the school, bagged the first and the third positions while Mukesh of Government Senior Secondary School, Pinjore, came second by securing 84.05 per cent marks. There was a lot of confusion in the DEO office over the result gazette. Various private school, affiliated with the Haryana School Education Board, took away the result lists without informing the officials about the exact pass percentage of their schools.
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Colourful display at INIFD function
Chandigarh, May 4 Gracing the occasion were the Vice-Chancellor Annamalai University, Dr L B Venkatrangan, who came despite being unwell and adding the glamour element to the evening was Femina Miss India-World 2006, Natasha Suri who charmed the students with her dazzling smile, which remained intact through the event. In her address, INIFG Corporate Director Ritu Kochhar stressed on the unique advantage that students gained with the institute having tied up with Annamalai University through its Distance Education Mode and the syllabus being powered by the Los Angeles Design Academy, giving an international edge to the courses. Even Dr Venkatrangan and Natasha Suri spoke of the importance of training extensively so that the budding designers would make their mark not just nationally but internationally as well. “I was a student till last year and I can relate to all of you well,” said Natasha, “I am amazed at how talented the designers here are,” she said referring to the dance dazzle put on show by the students earlier in the evening. Both the guests then interacted with the students extensively after the function.
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C-TOSS for govt schools in UT villages
Chandigarh, May 4 The program, which has been designed specially keeping in mind the skill levels of the students in the non-English speaking schools, will be launched shortly in 18 schools of UT villages. This C-TOSS program will be a comprehensive one where initially students will be given training to improve their basic English. They will then be gradually upgraded to the existing C-TOSS school program. The programme will help students improve communication skills of the high and higher secondary level and will also expose them to basic English grammar. The duration of this program will be of 80 hours tentatively and will be for four months. The classes will be conducted for one hour daily in schools. The C-TOSS school program launched in English medium schools of Chandigarh is running successfully in 20 government model senior secondary schools.
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Deputationists seek 40 pc posts of principal
Chandigarh, May 4 The lecturers also demanded that the UT Administration should give charge of principals, deans and vice-principals on the basis of joint seniority of all cadres. The lecturers also stated that when there is no principal in government colleges and the charge is given to a lecturer, then it should be given to the senior-most lecturer irrespective of his cadre. The lecturers further demanded that even when the principals are appointed on deputation this should be done on seniority.
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‘Students must be taught fine nuances of English’
Chandigarh, May 4 Mr Mohan, who is also Education Secretary, focused on the growing importance of English as a global language and emphasised the need to teach students the finer nuances of English. Indian Programme Officer for the United States Educational Foundation in India, Sarina Paranjape, English Language Adviser-India for Regional English Language Office of U.S. Embassy, New Delhi, Ms Rajni Badlani, RIE Director Sharda Kaushik and English Language Fellow, Carole Beauclerk also spoke on the occasion.
— TNS
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Water Resources Day celebrated
Chandigarh, May 4 The rally was flagged off by R.S. Goraya, former District Education Officer and ex-principal of the school. Later S.K. Sharma president, Environment Society of India, Chandigarh, delivered a lecture on water resources and tips to conserve water. R.S. Goraya also released an illustrated chart on water resources and rainwater harvesting.
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HC Bar poll: All candidates appear optimistic
Chandigarh, May 4 Speaking to The Tribune, contestants said they were sure the members would repose faith in them. Incidentally, construction of more chambers for lawyers, finding more parking space and adding more facilities for the benefit of the members seems to be common agenda of the candidates. Says two-time former president, Mr Anmol Rattan Sidhu, who is locked in a triangular contest for the same post, "My work in the previous two terms speaks for itself. If elected, I would strive to get more chambers for the members as also improve the parking facility in the High Court complex." However, his two opponents, Mr Rakesh Kumar Garg, a former vice-president (1999-2000) and Mr S.S. Dalal, a former secretary (1997-98), also appear equally optimistic about their chances. "I will certainly win as the members know that I stand for values. If elected, I will not try for another term. My agenda is to provide a better work environment to the lawyers and try to construct more bar rooms as well as chambers," says Mr Dalal. On his part, Mr Rakesh Garg indicates that he would work towards ensuring that each and every lawyer had a chamber of his own. "I will ensure that more data is made available to the lawyers through the internet and that there is an exclusive lunchroom for the lawyers," he adds. All the candidates for the post of secretary are also equally confident of winning. For Mr A.K. Sinha, considered a good orator, the members would vote for him because of his clean image and his agenda. His opponent, Mr Amandeep Singh Singhmar, says the members, especially the young lawyers, would see him through as he has made it clear that his priorities include improvement in overall facilities. The third candidate in the fray, Mr Onkar Singh Batalvi, too talks of one more bank branch, more chambers and improved parking facilities. As for the two lady advocates vying for the post of joint secretary, Ms Meenal Goyal says she is sure that the members would support her due to her promise that she would be a team player.
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Judges transferred
Chandigarh , May 4 Among others to be transferred were Mr Sant Prakash, Member Secretary, Legal Services Authority, Chandigarh. He has been moved to Narnaul. Mr R.K. Sharma replaces him. Mr H.P.S. Mehal, Member Secretary, Legal Services Authority, Punjab, has been posted at Ludhiana. Mr Tejwinder has been posted at Nawanshahr, while Mr S.K. Aggarwal has been posted to Chandigarh. Mr V.K. Matharoo has been shifted to Patiala, while Mr M.S. Randhawa has been moved to Ropar. Mr Sukhdev Singh has been posted to Amritsar and Mr Balwinder Singh has been posted at Moga, while Mr Baldev Singh has been shifted to Ferozepore. Mr Karamjit Kang has been shifted to Kapurthala. Mr Ravi Sondhi goes to Chandigarh.
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SSP appears in court
Chandigarh, May 4
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Miss India World
unveils her fitness mantra
Chandigarh,
May 4 In the city to formally launch the new academic year at the International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) Natasha spoke passionately about having faith and patience and the importance of dreams. "I used to scribble on pieces of paper that I will be Miss India someday and here I am," she smiled. Currently being groomed for the Miss World contest which is scheduled to take place in Poland in September this year, Natasha has had a hectic one and a half months since winning her crown on March 18. Eat well, sleep well and work out is her fitness mantra for a healthy body and mind and she waxes eloquence on the changes that have come within in. "This crown does it. It is a whole new sense of responsibility. When I walk out with the crown on my head it gives me the faith to try new things, to do things I could not have done earlier." A tomboy with crooked teeth till her 8th standard, Natasha decided she wanted to be a beauty queen someday because people around her believed she could not be one! "I think, subconsciously, I grew more aware of looking after myself, even growing my hair for such an eventuality," she laughs. What about the next big thing, movies, for her? "You will have to ask me in a year or two. I have wanted to be Miss India for so long. I really want to enjoy this. For right now all my attention is on the upcoming Miss World Contest, after that I want to do a stint in modelling." For this self-professed introvert (we saw none of the indications though!) life is delightful indeed. Spare time is spent with her family, her mainstay, "Sitting, having mangoes and wondering what to do next," or learning how to swim or listening to old Hindi film music. "I love dancing and love collecting date specific pieces of paper, like my first train ticket, so later I can see how far I have come," she laughs. |
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Exhibition of exquisite paintings at art gallery
AS many as 65 paintings on diverse themes in varied mediums have been put up in a group show, by the Panchkula-based Unique Society of Artists which opened at the exhibition hall of the Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Most of the participants, 17 in all, including some doctors and engineers, are self-taught artists, while six of them are from Government College. As such, the practical experience of senior artists and the innovative modern techniques and perception of the younger ones account for the overall aesthetic excellence of the group show.
A series of neatly finished paintings titled ‘Face-to-Face’ in water colours by Gurjit Shaw eloquently juxtaposes the duplicity and hypocrisy in human nature, while another BFA Arika Kapur captured the cosmic phenomenon. The dynamic contrast of light and dark has added a distinctive grace to ‘nature’ depicted in all its manifestations by Vandana Sharma and Dr Ritik Sharma. Rajinder Heer induced a spiritual content in a bid to augment his views on environment. The life cycle from its origin with the presence of soul, existence and struggle find expression in the rhythm of life in the five works of Amandeep Kaur. Rajesh Siwach had made an aesthetic statement on relationships in his impressive show of nature. Charanvir has bared the mysteries of universe through the serenity and fury of nature. Senior self-taught artist Shiv Kuamr Batish has shared the spiritual experiences through his Drishta series of works which captured the eternal bliss. V.P. Gupta had imported the concept of his works from Auckland and refined it with Indian sensibility, while the works of K.R. Kohli are an amalgam of abstract and factual themes. Vijay Kumar, Paramjit Pamm, S.S. Sehgal, S.L. Dewan and Rajiv Mongia have also put up their paintings. The exhibition will remain open to public till May 6 between 10 am and 6 pm. |
3 local lads selected probables for Azlan Shah Cup
Chandigarh, May 4 The Indian Hockey Federation yesterday announced the list of 32 probables for the prestigious tournament in New Delhi. Till May 17, they will attend a fitness camp, after which they will move to Chennai for coaching camp till the departure of the team to Kuala Lumpur on June 14. India will play against defending champions Australia on June 18. The local players, who are attending the fitness camp at Bangalore, talked to this correspondent on telephone about the forthcoming tournament. “It is a good learning experience and we are working hard and would make every effort to take our city name to the top. We have been categorised according to our specialisation in the field and are told about our plus points as well as negative points. Basically, we are focusing on the execution of the field goal,” Rajpal said. “I am also a contender for the goal-keeping. I am focussing on making my reflexes sharp. I am being taught lessons in goalkeeping skills, especially the precise placement at a particular juncture,” said Baljit, who is vying for the position of goalkeeper. Local coach Jasbir Bajwa, who had been training the trio, is all praise for them. Pargat Singh, Director, Sports, Punjab, is fully confident of the performance of the trio. “I have been watching them playing. My piece of advice to Rajpal is that he should not hang the ball for long and should make quick passes and Baljeet should focus on taking quick decisions because on the astroturf the game tends to be fast and the decision has to be taken in a fraction of a second. So, the goalkeeper needs to be sharp in his reflexes. Otherwise, they are equally good in their respective areas. Rajpal and Deepak are sharp-minded players and are good at distribution and masters in making game strategy. I thing they are good contenders for the final team and hope we would come out with flying colours.”
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Chandigarh beat Kapurthala
Chandigarh, May 4 On the final day Chandigarh declared their innings at the overnight score of 179 and asked Kapurthala to bat. The latter could not face the onslaught of Chandigarh bowlers and were all out for 84. Gurinder claimed 3 wickets for 6 runs and Sandeep Bhattacharya 3 wickets for 28 runs. For Kapurthala, Harmeet Singh was the only batsman, who reached double figures (19 runs). Earlier, Kapurthala made 82 in the first innings whereas Chandigarh were 179 for 8 at the draw of stumps yesterday. Chandigarh won the match by an innings and 13 runs. Brief score: Kapurthala (Ist innings): 82 all out. Chandigarh (Ist innings): 179 for 8. Kapurthala (2nd inngs): 84 all out (Harmeet Singh 19, Sandeep Bhattacharya 3 for 28, Gurinder 3 for 6, Himanshu 2 for 8). In another match between Jalandhar and Mohali at Jalandhar, Mohali won the match on the first innings lead. Batting first after winning the toss, Mohali scored 244 all out in 80.3 overs. In reply Jalandhar were all out for 128 in 66.4 overs. |
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Inderjit, Lovneet win race
Chandigarh, May 4 In the Under-19 category, Dharamvir of Government Model High School, Sector 42, remained first in boys' section whereas Amandeep Kaur of Government Senior Secondary School, Mani Majra town, topped in girls' category. The race, in which over 500 athletes participated, was organised by the Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the world renowned athlete Rozer Banister. The other results are as follow: Boys (U-14): Inderjit Singh (GMSSS-Mani Majra) 1, Arvinder Singh (GSSS-21) 2, and Sonu (GMHS-42) 3; (U-19): Dharamvir (GMHS-42) 1, Surinder Kumar (DAV College-10) 2, and Kanwaljit Singh (GMSSS-21) 3; Girls (U-14): Lovneet Saini (St Anne's-32) 1, Yogita (GSSS-10) 2, and Manpreet Kaur (GSSS, Mani Majra) 3; (U-19): Amandeep Kaur (GSSS, Manimajra) 1, Kuljit Kaur (Sports Complex-46) 2, and Talwinder Kaur (Mount Carmel-47) 3. |
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