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Chargesheeted teachers feel demoralised
Mohali, September 15 Stating that they are feeling demoralised, these teachers today alleged that the government had not followed the right criteria before initiating action against them. “The results of the schools have been calculated in terms of how these are compared to the school Board average. The authorities have failed to see that we have shown an over-all improvement in the results over the past few years,” pointed out Mr Ajit Singh, one of the teachers who had been spared the chargesheet, but had been given a warning letter. Interestingly, Mr Ajit Singh had last year been awarded on Teacher’s Day for getting good results. This year too he has shown a positive result (above the Board average) in nine of the 10 classes that he took. Sharing his condition are eight teachers of Government Secondary School, Landran, who too had been awarded at the same function for remarkable performance, but chargesheeted now. Another 15 teachers of the school too have been chargesheeted. Fearing further action most teachers refused to give their names, but most openly said the Department of Education should have done a thorough analysis of the results before initiating such a serious action against them. “In my case, for example, in the past 14 years there has been only one occasion that my Class X students have gone in the negative (less than the Board average). The Class VIII students have performed badly in some years, but we are doing our best,” said Mrs Nirmal Kaur, science teacher at the Landran school. While most teachers in both schools point towards such “unfairness”, some admit that only in some cases teachers might not have taken interest in the students and the results came down. The pass percentage in English in Class VIII at Gige Majra School has come down from 50 per cent last year to about 15 per cent this year and in Class X it has fallen from 50 per cent to 34 per cent. The teachers attribute it to a change in syllabus. “The students who come to us in Class VI do not even know the English alphabet though they have been studying English from Classes III to V. We get the poorest of the poor students, many of whom are working as daily wagers in the evening with their parents. How do we get them to get good marks or even cope with high quality of English language? Their foundation is so weak,” pointed out a teacher at the Landran school. “The cream of students even in rural areas are going to private schools. We have to scout through villages for students. Only those belonging to the SC categories admit their children here since they get a stipend and free books. We give our best and have also shown improvement in the results over the past years. Last year, not a single student passed in social science, but this time the result is better even if its is less that the Board average,” said another teacher of the same school. The teachers demanded that there be a separate criterion for comparing results in government schools. “The parents who are sending their children to government schools also do not contribute a dot to their children’s education. We give them homework and they come back without doing anything the next day. Most of them have parents who are themselves illiterate,” said Ms Jaswinder Kaur, a physical education teacher at the Landran school. With mid-term tests on, the school ended early in the afternoon today but many students were seen in the Gige Majra school preparing for sports events and for a special test at the Landran school. The teachers pointed out that despite the low results their students were performing very well in extra-curricular events and sports.
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Seminar on national waste management
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, September 15 According to the organiser of the seminar, Prof R.K. Kohli, over 200 delegates (including nine from abroad), are expected to participate. The proposed seminar intends to discuss the techniques available in managing solid waste, apart from creating awareness and finding solutions to problems. The seminar will be inaugurated at 10 a.m. in the English Department auditorium by chief guest, Nek Chand, Padam Shri and Director, Rock Garden. Prof R.C. Sobti, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, will preside over the function. Dr A.K. Dhussa, Director, Urban and Industrial Waste, Union Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, will deliver the keynote address. Apart from seven fellowships and two best scientist awards, NESA will give Eminent Scientist awards. The delegates will visit Nek Chand Rock Garden and the Yadvindra Gardens, Pinjore. Major Gen H.S. Talwar, AVSM, delivered a talk at the Centre for Defence and National Security Studies about his experiences as PoW (Prisoner of War) during the Sino-Indian War of 1962 here today. The lecture was presided over by Prof Ashwani Aggarwal, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences. Reminiscing of his days in captivity, the General cautioned about the latest Chinese development in Tibet which had strategic implication for India. Culminating the talk, the General held an interactive session with students of both M.A. I and II of Defence Studies according to the coordinator, Centre for Defence and National Security Studies, PU. The one-day seminar organised jointly by the Indian Red Cross Society, Punjab State branch and the Department of Youth Welfare, Panjab University, on “Role of Youth in Combating HIV/AIDS and eradicating drug abuse among youth” at the P.U. campus here on Friday. Prof R.C. Sobti, VC, PU, in his inaugural address, said the youth should take upon themselves the responsibility to spread HIV/AIDS awareness as prevention was the only cure. Fortynine students from 10 colleges of PU attended this seminar. Mr Ramesh Aggarwal, joint secretary, Red Cross Society, Punjab state branch, welcoming the chief guest said the Red Cross was making efforts to involve maximum youth from colleges. Dr S.M. Kant, Director, Youth Welfare, PU, explained to the participants the role they could play in combating drug abuse. The University Business School, PU, organised a five-day general management training programme for the cross functional team and top management of M/s General Energy Management Systems Private Ltd., New Delhi (GEMS), from September 11 to 15 on their request. Mr Umesh Whig, UBS alumni, is the chairman and managing director of the GEMS. It is multi-fuel equipment installation and after market sales service provider to Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL, IBP and Reliance on behalf of GE Energy, Dresser Wayne, and Franklin Fueling System. In Phase II of the assignment, the UBS team will work on designing implementation schedule of proposed activity-based cost and performance management systems and its integration with their existing MIS and ERP systems as per a press note issued by Prof Satish Kapoor, Chairman, U.B.S.
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Protest against lecturer’s termination
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, September 15 They protested against the termination of Gurpreet Kaur, lecturer in computer science of the college, and denial of legitimate dues of some teachers of SN College. Addressing the gathering, the speakers condemned the holding of interview despite the fact that the court had stayed the termination of Gurpreet Kaur and representations of the PCCTU were pending with UT Administration and the Panjab University, Dr Jagwant Singh, PCCTU general secretary, said. He said it was unfortunate that the administration and the university, who were the custodians of the Punjab-Affiliated Colleges Employees Security of Service Act and University Calender, respectively, had wilted under political pressure to become party to violation of law. Meanwhile, the college staff has decided to start non-cooperation with the Principal in administrative work. Protest
Members of the Panjab University Students Union (PUSU) at DAV College, Sector 10, here protested against the misrepresentation of facts in the Class-XII NCERT history books, wherein Khalsa Panth, founded by Guru Gobind Singh, has been described as a terrorist organisation. President Rupinder Singh Chahal Rimpy addressed the students and said the NCERT had hurt the religious sentiments of the Sikhs. In a press note, PUSU spokesperson Varun Vasudeva demanded a public apology from the writer and immediate removal of the stock of books from the market. He added that the agitation would continue in colleges and students would go on strike on Monday and stage a dharna in front of the NCERT office. Training
programme
A five-day training programme for associate women workers was held in Government Home Science College, Sector 10, here today. The programme was sponsored by the Block Panchayat Samiti, Chandigarh. Principal Dr Sukhvarsha Narula inaugurated the programme. Gram sewikas were given the know-how of things they used in day-to-day life. The session included demonstration and talks on eating habits, environment sanitation, nutritive food, etc. Competitions were held and prizes were given to winners from each village. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks by senior gram sewika Susheel Walia. NSS programme officer of the college Rita Gangahar gave the concluding speech. College Principal appreciated the efforts of NSS volunteers. Workshop
The placement cell of Government College, Sector 46, organised a one-day workshop on resume writing. More than 150 final-year students of the college participated in the workshop. Placement cell coordinator Dr S.K. Kanwar welcomed the resource persons, while Principal Usha Jindal highlighted the importance of the placement cell in the college. UBS alumni Sunmeet Singh Sidhu talked to the students about the importance of a well-drafted resume.
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Students quizzed about ozone layer
Tribune News Service
Mohali, September 15 Chief guest Dr Onkar Singh, a scientist at the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, Sector 26, Chandigarh, and Ms Grewal, Principal, Shivalik Institute of Education and Research, gave away the prizes to the winners. While addressing the students, Dr Onkar Singh congratulated the winning teams and appreciated the efforts of the school authorities and teachers in creating awareness among students about the depletion of the ozone layer. Dr Onkar Singh was impressed with the beautiful posters made by Class VIII students depicting the various aspects of the ozone layer. He complimented students and teachers for their efforts and awareness on the topic. Class V students also organised a quiz contest on the topic ‘Protect the Ozone layer, Save life on Earth’. In poster making contest, Upinder Kaur, Jasmine Kaur and Ushmeet Kaur won the top three positions, respectively. Visit to the post office
Students of Shemrock School visited Post-Office, Phase-IX, here. The postmaster told the students about the working of the post-office. Different jobs were seen first hand by the students. The postmaster showed the system of sorting of letters, post-cards and wedding cards to the students. Students themselves posted invitation cards to their grandparents for the function which is to be held in the school on Grandparents’ Day on September 20. Seminar on drug addiction
A seminar on drug addiction was held in Saint Soldier International Convent here. The purpose was to create awareness among youth about the harmful effects of drug addition. Ms Sunita, Mr Pritam Singh, Mr Atul Singh, Mr Kuldeepak and Mr Gursewak Singh from Red Cross Society (Punjab) conducted the seminar. They said that the drugs could stop mental growth of the child and can cause serious diseases like cancer and AIDS. Students discussed their problems and doubts about drug addiction.
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Award for Sector 46 school
Chandigarh, September 15 Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 37-C, was awarded for being the best among government schools for its contribution of Rs 1.62 lakh, whereas Government Senior Secondary School, Maloya, was the best among rural schools. Vedic Girls Senior Secondary School, Manimajra, was first among private schools. Similarly, Government Model High School, Sector 29, Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Sector 22-B and the Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 38(W), were adjudged second best among model schools, government schools and rural schools, respectively. Besides the principals, teachers incharge, 31 students from various schools were also awarded.
— TNS
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Gian Jyoti teacher honoured
Mohali, September 15 The Lions Club, Mohali awarded Ms Usha Kaul with a certificate of merit along with a trophy of excellence for 2006 for her contribution to the education field. After receiving the award, Ms Usha Kaul thanked the Principal of the school, Ms Ranjeet Bedi, and members of the Lions Club for honouring her.
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Restore power supply to Punjab Meats: SC
Chandigarh, September 15 Acting on a petition filed by the company, seeking relief against the order of the High Court, a Division Bench of the SC issued notices to the respondents, returnable within four weeks. In its petition, the unit prayed for restoration of power supply, on the plea that perishable items, including eatables, were stored in the unit. On September 11, a Bench of the High Court had directed the authorities to disconnect power supply to the unit to force it to conform to the norms laid down by the PPCB. This direction came after the PPCB counsel today expressed the board’s helplessness in enforcing pollution control norms in polluting units. The PPCB had shot off 27 notices to the polluting units, but they had not installed any pollution control devices to check pollution, counsel for PML said. The Bench also appointed Mr B.S. Chahal, Assistant Advocate-General, as amicus curie in the
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Curtains down with “Prem Chand — Ek Collage”
Chandigarh, September 15 “Prem Chand- Ek Collage” by Abhiyan, Delhi, today was about the legendary Munshi Prem Chand at the apex of his literary genius. A dexterous synthesis of the narrative sequences of all three stories heightened the impact of the portrayal of middle class life, full of tension and conflict. The acclaimed thespian, Rajendra Nath, relying on his directorial elegance, juxtaposed the unethical means adopted by many to seek greener pastures with the avaricious lust of a Pandit posing as a quack. The most captivating presentation “Bade Bhai” was a tale of two brothers . The elder is studious and mediocre. The younger one is carefree and brilliant. The eloquent stage movements and brilliant dialogue delivery by the younger brother (Ishwar) enthralled the audience. The concluding story “Sadgati” depicted the subjugated of the poor struggling and perishing in their fight for survival. The actors played multiple roles with ease. Ishwar, Smita Bharti, Danish hussain, Rashmi Vaidlingam, Mala Kumar, B.K. Bindu, Jagdish Kanojia, Kavesar Jamaland and Vinod formed the cast. Chief guest Saroj Parshant honoured the artistes. Mrs Aditi Dua, wife of Mr H.K. Dua, Editor-in-Chief, The Tribune Group of Newspapers, was the guest of
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“Urgent meeting” unveils corruption
Chandigarh, September 15 “Urgent Meeting” assumes special significance as it offers an analytical overview of the theatre culture — its perceptions, pleasures and problems. The thematic essence and treatment of the play, that is scathing, earned the wrath of the establishment and officials at the helm of affairs. A consultative committee was constituted to recommend a play for India cultural Festival in Japan. Everyone was taken by surprise as the minister concerned endorsed the play for the international festival. The director, J.P. Singh, exposes corruption and hypocrisy rampant in officialdom through a sequence of meetings. After a mundane start, the play gained pace with the entry of director-actor JP Singh who teamed up with Arun Kumar Saude, Chitra Singh and Ravi Taneja to register a brilliance performance. At times, actors lacked display of emotional expression. The only vulgar word used was objected by a viewer. Earlier, the discrimination, exploitation, sexual harassment and subjugation of women in the male-dominated society was depicted in “Tiriya Charittar” by Backstage Allahabad. |
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Mesmerising musical extravaganza for senior citizens
Mohali, September 15 A group of 22 artistes led by Atamjeet Singh gave a representation of Punjab and Punjabiat in the city with focus on keeping its traditions, values, heritage and glory alive. The gala event started with harvest dance on the lyrics of “Uuth Farida sutiyaa chharu de maseet”. It was followed by a choreography piece, “Kalereya mora ve main na tere rehnde”. The dancer rhythmically danced on the song sung by Lakhvir Lakhi. Then came energetic and dynamic “Jhoomar” which was presented amidst thunderous applause. The audience were mesmerised with the quality and energy level of the young talent. Next presentation of the evening was “Jugni” sung by Bhupinder Babbal. “Malvai giddha” and another choreographed item “Ve mundyo aa gayi ooye” also formed part of the programme. Folk song “jindua” by Lakhvir Lakhi and “mirza” by Bhupinder kept the audience spell-bound. Major General (Retd.) J.S. Bhullar, Chairman, Chandigarh Senior Citizens Association (CSCA) was the chief guest of the function. Mr P.H. Vaishnav, President, CSCA and former Chief Secretary, Punjab, was the guest of honour. They both lit the ceremonial lamp. Nearly 300 senior citizens witnessed the scintillating performance. |
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