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Education board plans changes in syllabi
Mohali, January 17 Dr Dhillon, who is also a member of the Council of Boards of Secondary Education in India (COBSE), and had attended its meeting in Pune hosted by the Maharastra Board of Secondary and Senior Secondary Education recently, stated that representatives of various school education boards demanded functional autonomy from state governments during the two-day annual conference. According to a resolution passed by members of the COBSE in this conference, the state governments should desist from interfering in the working of the education boards to ensure their smooth functioning. Dr Dhillon said other than focusing on these areas, the meeting also threw up questions regarding functional autonomy of the boards. “The council was unanimous in its demand for asking the state governments to not just entrust responsibilities to the boards but also be confident that boards would be able to carry them through,” he said, adding that unwanted interference from the state government hampered efficiency. He further said syllabus had to be seen both, in terms of relevance and comparable quality. The national framework of school syllabus was being revised and in most cases, states could follow the national syllabus. Regarding examination system, the members decided that both, the management and quality of examination needed to be worked upon. Dr Dhillon stated that at present five sets of question papers were given at random to examinees. It was not easy to maintain the level of difficulty in all the sets of question papers. There was a consensus among educationists that the sets of question papers should be more than one but less than five. He suggested creation of a question bank by involving senior teachers of the concerned subjects. Such question papers could be passed onto paper setter who could treat these as benchmark while drawing up his list of questions. The chairman said there was often an unscientific element involved during the marking of answer sheets. The rate of bias was up to 15 per cent, which adversely affected the division secured by the examinee, he said. He felt that a student’s worth should not be evaluated only on the basis of final examination, which should get a weight age of 30 per cent. The rest of the assessment should be on the basis of examinations conducted during the academic year. In his opinion, five such examinations could be conducted. |
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ICP fellowship for Patiala docs
Patiala, January 17 The fellowships have been conferred at the ICP annual convocation held during the 63rd annual conference of the Association of Physicians of India at Kochi (Kerala) from January 10-13. This honour has been conferred on the doctors in recognition of their significant contribution to research, patient care and dedicated services to the society in the field of medicine. Dr Harbir Kaur Rao, professor of medicine and cardiology incharge at Government Medical College, Patiala, had earlier also been awarded numerous medals and honours in academics and profession and heads a number of social organisations under the Red Cross. She has authored over 50 research papers on diabetes and hypertension and these were published in national, international journals and chapters in textbooks on geriatrics and postgraduate medicine. Dr Gupta, professor of medicine, at Government Medical College, Patiala, was a dedicated teacher, having a teaching-cum-research experience of over 30 years in various capacities and has published over 50 papers in various national and international journals. He has held a number of positions in the institute. He is active in helping needy patients and is reckoned to be an authority in matters like bird flu, dengue, etc. |
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Two migrants acquitted of murder charge
Fatehgarh Sahib, January 17 The two persons who were acquitted on the charges are Intejar Miya and Raju, both residents of Bihar. The district police had booked the two under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC in September 2006. They had been charged of killing Mukesh Kumar. Though the body of the deceased had not been identified, the police had concluded that it was of Mukesh Kumar as the name was engraved on one of his arms. The police had claimed that the accused had confessed during interrogation that they had killed Mukesh Kumar. However, the police failed to produce enough evidence in the court to establish that the said person had been murdered by the accused. After listening to
the prosecution and defence, the judge concluded that there was not sufficient evidence on record to hold the two guilty of the crime. Thus, the two were acquitted
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All-India Amateur Golf
Chandigarh, January 17 Seventeen-year-old Class XI student of Delhi, Kanishk Madan, who had toppled Pakistan's Aadil Jehangir in the first round, showed his mettle as he continued with his giant-killing spree, ousting the second-seeded Shahid with a convincing 4 & 3 margin to set up a pre-quarter-final clash with 15th seed Mithun Pereira. Another junior Mohammad Arie of Malaysia upset the applecart of top-seeded Jamal Mollah of Bangladesh with a 3 & 2 margin. But Aditya Singh, who toppled 10th seeded Chien Yao Hung of Chinese Taipei yesterday, was stopped in his tracks in the second round by Manav Das of Ambala, who won 6 & 5. Chandigarh's 24th seeded H.S. Kang showed ninth seed Amanjyot Singh the door with a 2-up triumph. Rahul Bakshi of Chandigarh also moved up the ladder, defeating Mohammad Shekhawat of Bangladesh 4 & 3. Seventh-seeded Abhijit Chadha was shown the door by Gagan Verma 3 & 2. Kanishk, who has been flirting with victories in the Junior circuit and leaving a mark occasionally on the Amateur circuit, has been in good form this week. The Delhi lad made two successive birdies on the first two holes to take a 2-0 lead as his opponent made bogey and par respectively. Shahid made a par on the next to reduce the margin. Kanishk, whose main aim was to make pars, stuck to his plan occasionally making a birdie which gave him a distinct advantage over his fancied opponent whose putter went cold along with the weather. Results (Round-2) (Prefix indicate seeding): 32-Mohammad. Arie (Malaysia) bt 1. Jamal Mollah (Bangladesh) 3 & 2; 18- Chie Hsien Hsieh (Taipei) bt 48-Haziz Hamizan (Malaysia) 1-up; 8-Pawan Kumar (Ind) bt 40-Rashid Khan 1-up; 24-HS Kang bt 9-Amanjyot Singh 2-up; 4-Rahul Bakshi bt 36-Mohammad Shekawat (Bangladesh) 4 & 3; 20-Jasjeet Singh bt 52-Sudhir Sharma 5 & 4; 37-Arshdeep Tiwana bt 60-IK Ponappa 3 &1; 21-Navtez Singh bt 12-Tarun Ghogale 4 & 3; 31-Kanishk Madan bt 2-Shahid (Bangladesh) 4 & 3; 15-Mithun Perera (SL) bt 18-Edmund Jonathan (Malaysia) 4 & 3; 39-Gagan Verma bt 7-Abhijit Chadha 3 & 2; 42-Manav Das bt 55-Aditya Singh 6 & 5; 62-Siddharth Seth bt 35-Ashbeer Saini 2-up; 14-Abhishek Jha bt 19-Tao Hung (Taipei) 1-up; 6-Vikran Rana bt 27-Mohammad. Safdar Khan (Pak) 4 & 3; 11-Chandradasa (SL) bt 22-Simarjeet Singh 5 & 4.
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SGGS College win Administrator’s cup
Chandigarh, January 17 SGGS Khalsa College won the toss and elected to field. SD College posted 169 for 8 in 30 overs. The highlight of their innings was a valuable 79-run partnership between Rahul Arora and Gurkirat Singh. They carried the total to 112 from 33 for 4 before Rahul Arora was caught by wicket-keeper Simrat Bawa on the bowling of Gaurav Gambhir. Rain interrupted the match, the target was reduced to 131 in 20 overs. SGGS College started chasing the target on a disappointing note as their opener Amit Prashar returned to the pavilion with scoreboard reading only one. New comer Simrat Bawa and Anupam further strengthened the claim of SGGS College for the trophy as they realised 49 runs for the fourth wicket stand and achieved the target by scoring 134 for 4 in 20 overs. Brief scores: SD College-32: 169 for 8 in 30 overs: Ishaan Dogra (20), Rahul Arora (34), Gurkirant (43), Satnam took 3 wickets for 37 runs, Jaskaran 2 wickets for 34 runs; SGGS -26: 134 for 5 in 20 overs: Anupam Gambhir (35), Simrat Bawa not out (53), Akashdeep took 1 wicket for 24 runs, Bipul and Karanvir got 1 wicket each; best bowler: Surinder Singh (SGGS College); best batsman: Anoopam Gambhir (SGGS College); best wicketkeeper: Simrat Bawa (SGGS College); best fielder: Ishaan Dogra (SD College-32); man of the series: Gurkirat Singh (SGGS Khalsa College).
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Punjab shuttlers enter semis
Panchkula, January 17 Other results: Quarterfinals: Under-14 (boys): Madhya Pradesh b Chhattisgarh (2-0), Karnataka b Haryana (2-0); under-14 (girls): Maharastra b Madhya Pradesh (2-0), Andhra Pradesh b Tamil Nadu (2-0), Assam b Haryana (2-0), Karnataka b Kerala (2-0); under-19 (boys): Maharastra b Tamil Nadu (2-1), Haryana b Assam (2-1); under-19 (girls): Kerala b Assam (2-0), Karnataka b Punjab (2-0), Haryana b Andhra Pradesh (2-0), Gujarat b Maharastra (2-0).
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Jina Devi best judoka
Chandigarh, January 17 Other results: Open weight: 1 Jina Devi, 2 Aruna, 3 Shivani, 4 Seema; 48 kg: 1 Janita, 2 Meenakshi, 3 Bhosale Sonal, 4 Bhambura Sonam; 57 kg: 1 Aruna, 2 Gagandeep, 3 Poonam, 4 Ritu Joshi. |
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‘50 m Indians suffer from genetic ailments’
Chandigarh, January 17 This revelation was made by Prof Jai Rup Singh, vice-chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, and a renowned human genetist, while delivering a lecture on “genetics and birth defects” at the CSIR programme on youth for leadership in science (CPYLS) at the CSIO here today. Professor Singh said there was need to evolve low-cost indigenous techniques to detect and treat the birth defects, he
added. Children should opt for science and pursue it passionately to acquire real knowledge rather than to merely get a degree and gain bookish knowledge. Dr Pawan Kapur, director of the CSIO, said the programme had been initiated to motivate young minds towards leadership in science. Meanwhile, over 80 meritorious students from Haryana, who scored distinction in matric examination in the year 2007, are participating in this two day programme. |
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Radiation therapy block opens
Mohali, January 17 The block has been developed at a cost of Rs 9 crore and is equipped
with state-of-the-art machines, which will provide advanced treatment to cancer patients. Dr Shivpreet Singh Samra, managing director of the hospital, said the accelerator was equipped with three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy and intensity modulated radiation therapy features which enhanced the options available with surgeons in terms of choice of radiation treatment, intensity and precision strikes on cancer mass. |
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Factory manager hurt
Zirakpur, January 17 Tilak Raj was admitted to the Dera Bassi civil hospital with a head and knee injury. He alleged that he was beaten up by the striking workers while the workers alleged that Tilak Raj had misbehaved with the women and was injured when he fell from his scooter while trying to flee from the spot. One of the directors of the company T.N. Tikoo supported the manager alleging that the striking workers hit him. Members of the SR Industries’ Union, in a written statement issued here this evening,
alleged that the manager had abused the women workers on strike and even misbehaved with them. The women workers got angry and he tried to run away. He then fell off his scooter and sustained injuries. Both parties have complaint to the police. The workers of the company have been on strike for the past two months.
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One booked for rape attempt
Chandigarh, January 17 The incident occurred late yesterday night when the 12-year-old minor girl was going to the PGI to be with her mother who has been admitted there. Her 10-year-old brother was with her while she was returning from her aunt’s house after having dinner. The accused Jiyalal, who lives nearby, took the minor inside his house and allegedly tried to rape her.
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Small savings collections drop
Chandigarh, January 17 The net small savings collection in the country have come down from Rs 22,461.75 crore in 2006 to 6,617.88 crore in 2007. In North India, other than Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir and Chandigarh have shown a negative growth, which means that none of these states will be able to get money from the small savings. The small savings collections are vital to the economy of states, as the state governments get 100 per cent of these collections as long-term loan from the Central government. These loans are granted as soft loans, and account for the major source of revenue for the state governments. The Central government has now stepped in and initiated corrective measures to improve the small savings collections by offering higher rates of interest in Monthly Income Scheme and Senior Citizens Scheme, and also offering rebate in income tax. Figures available from National Savings Institute show that net collections from Punjab were down by Rs 385.10 crore and from Haryana by Rs 243.53 crore, compared to that in 2006.
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Indian culture inspires me: Russian thinker
Chandigarh, January 17 In the city on invitation of the Punjab Arts Council, Anna delved deep into the changing trends in the socio-cultural context. The Siberian scholar maintained that after the disintegration of the USSR, the cultural concepts there had experienced substantial changes in every walk of life. Assisted by Harjinder Singh, who spent 13 years in Russia, Anna, with an adroit knowledge of Indian theology and epics, participated in the debate initiated by acclaimed poet Dr Nirmal Dutt, Prof Yog Raj, Dr Surinder Gill, Dr Raman Kant and Dr Prem Singh. Earlier, Rajpal Singh, secretary, General Punjab Arts Council, honoured Anna Petronva. Later talking to The Tribune, Anna said she had been inclined to the study of the Law of Causality in the life of a modern man and later authored a book titled ‘Ethics and Etiquettes in new time’. The Indian culture endowed with sanctity and religious base had really inspired her especially the synchronisation of ‘karma and dharma’ to seek salvation and peace, she added. Based on her study, she said Indians were more emotional than westerners and also displayed excessive emotional gestures. The Indian classical arts, especially dances, were a craze the world over, but did not find many takers in India. |
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