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Air fare hike imminent
Chandigarh, June 2 With the ongoing summer vacation, pressure on Shatabdi will increase due to its affordability, believe frequent travellers. The fare for Shatabdi to Delhi for chair car is Rs 435 in morning and 475 in evening while for the executive class, it is double than the chair car. The announcement is expected any time as oil companies have already hiked the rates of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) by about 20 per cent. Unconfirmed reports indicate that both Jet Airways and Indian Airlines have decided to hike fuel surcharge between Rs 400 and Rs 550 for short haul flights. Sources add the other airlines will follow suit by increasing their ticket prices. Officials in city offices of these airlines said the hike was “imminent” but as of this evening, no confirmation of rates had been received. The last hike of Rs 400 was done in early May, pushing the ticket prices of Jet Airways from Rs 4,050 to 4,450 at present for Delhi. One has to shell out around Rs 2600 for MDLR, Rs 3400 for Kingfisher and Rs 4200 for Indian Airlines at present for Delhi. Airline officials fear that the impending hike may result in reduced business as an increase of almost Rs 1000 in less than a month will pinch the pockets of the customers, especially the middle class who had started opting for air travel. “While so far the business has been fine, one can’t say the same for the future,” said a Jet official, while admitting that the IPL matches in Mohali had pushed sales in the past month. G.C. Mahajan, who frequently travels
by air between Chandigarh and Delhi, opines, “The increase will certainly
affect the upper middle class, which has recently started travelling by air following lucrative offers at low
rates. Such passengers will prefer to travel by Shatabdi, which is much inexpensive”. Another passenger adds, “Going by the huge amount one has to shell out more for air travel, the Shatabdi seems to be the best choice as it takes around three-and-half hours and on the other hand one has to spend almost equal time in going to Delhi by air taking in accounts the time spend in security checks and other airport formalities, besides 50 minutes of
travel time”. Sources at airlines said only those who pay from their own pockets may stop travelling by air, but the executive, whose travelling is paid by companies, still prefer to take a flight.
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For Gen X, he’s just grandpa of Kareena
Chandigarh, June 2 However, 20 years after his death, his contribution to the Bollywood is of a little meaning to the Gen X. For them he is the “grandpa” of Kareena and Karishma rather than the actor-producer of classics like “Mere Naam Joker”, “Awara” and “Shree 420”, who virtually redefined the Indian cinema. On his death anniversary today, this correspondent met a cross-section of youngsters in the city to assess whether they remembered Raj Kapoor or not. While most of these youngsters were well-abreast with the doyen’s grand daughters’ affairs and broken marriage, they were short of words while talking about him. “I know he is the grandfather of the Kapoor sisters. And if I recall correctly I have seen one of his films,” says Meenakshi, a student of GCG College. “I was born at the time when film actors like Amitabh, Sanjay Dutt were leading the industry and Shah Rukh and Salman were emerging, so I know little about Raj Kapoor,” Says Neeraj Chowdhury of Sec-22. He, however, says that he has seen a couple of his movies, thanks to the cable television. Often referred then as Bollywood’s “sexiest icon”, Raj Kapoor had made some bold films like “Bobby” and “Satyam Shivam Sundaram”. “My mobile is loaded with old melodies but I don’t know whether it contains songs from Raj Kapoor’s films,” says Priya Rastogi, a graduate from SD College, Ambala. While one can’t blame these youngsters for their lack of knowledge, old timers still have fond memories of the legendary actor. “He was a phenomena,” says 62-year-old R Kumar, while recalling his famous song “mera juta hai Japani”. Born in Peshawar in 1924 (now in Pakistan), Raj Kapoor achieved great heights in the film industry, formed his own banner R.K. Films that exists till date as the most popular production house in the Bollywood. Son of Prithivi Raj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor took the Indian film industry to the peak, both in terms of acting as well as a director. With almost 20 years have been past, the legend is hardly remembered nowadays except by the film fraternity.
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Biker killed
in accident
Panchkula, June 2 The deceased has been identified as Gaurav Tyagi, a resident of Sector 15, Chandigarh. Tyagi was killed on the spot near mini secretariat when his motor cycle hit a foot path before hitting an electric pole. The deceased was holding the helmet in his hand instead of wearing on the head, said the police. Accoridng to police Tyagi, who belonged to Lucknow, was employed at HDFC Bank of Sector 17, Chandigarh, and staying at Sector 15. Yesterday being holiday, he along with his friends went to Kasauli and they were returning to their homes when the accident occurred at 3 am. It is believed that Tyagi lost the control over the vehicle resulting in the mishap.
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30 warehouses razed
in Daria village
Chandigarh, June 2 The structures of warehouses that had come up in the last one year have been demolished, said a senior official supervising the drive. Around 30 structures that were demolished on the outskirts of the village had come in violation of the Section 12(2) of the Periphery Control Act. After the drive carried out in December last, the operators of warehouses had been asked not to use agricultural land for commercial use. “The administration is going to register cases against the violators under the Act”, said the deputy commissioner R.K. Rao. Soon after the drive started, a large number of labourers and owners of warehouses gathered on the spot to protest against the drive. They lamented that they were not given any prior notice. Due to strong police posse, the protest did not gain momentum. Anticipating that a number of unauthorised structures had come up, the demolition squad led by the additional deputy commissioner I.S. Sandhu had pressed into service five JCBs. “Since the structures of the warehouses are spread in the large area, it took time to bring down the structures”, said an official. Some of the structures were being used by junk dealers and scrap dealers, others were being used to store construction material ferried from the railway yard.Shangara Singh, an ex-block samiti member of Daria village, said before razing the warehouses, they should first be rehabilitated. These warehouses were located close to the station as it facilitated loading and unloading of material from the railway station. During the demolition drive, there were complaints of pick and choose policy by the demolition teams. The warehouses of politically well-connected persons were partially demolished. The drive was not extended to the residential area where unauthorised structures had also come up and heavy construction was still going on. “The demolition drive is a message to all taking the law in their own hands”, said an official. During the demolition drive, a delegation of villagers went to meet the UT Administrator during the public darbar at the UT Secretariat here today. Sangara Singh said the Administrator informed them that a relocation proposal for the warehouses was being readied by the Administration. In a separate message, the Administrator said officials responsible for removal and checking the occurrence of unauthorised structures must work with fairness and strictly follow laid down procedures. Assuring justice to the members of the Industries Association and Warehouse Owners, Gen Rodrigues suggested that there was a need to forge partnerships in carrying out the development works in the city as per approved concepts and plans.
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Four bodies found in a day
Chandigarh, June 2 Residents of Kajheri were shocked when they saw two bodies of residents of Sohana village, said to be drug addicts, near a drain passing through the Kajheri village, here, this morning. In absence of any visible injury marks on the bodies, the police said the death might have occurred due to overdose of intoxicants. According to sources, the deceased were identified as Balbir Singh (30) and Buta Singh (21), both residence of Sohana, Mohali. Balbir, who lost his father on May 31, had gone to deliver cards of the bhog among the relatives. Balbir, along with Buta Singh, left his house yesterday at about 11:00 am. After delivering the cards, the duo, who were said to be the drug addicts, took intoxicants together. The police received a call this morning that two bodies lying near the drain at the village. On reaching the spot, the police found the duo dead. The police initially faced difficulty in identifying the deceased, but later managed to track down the families in Sohana. Both got addicted to drugs, ever since they got in contact with each other and were unemployed. According to Baldev, in charge of the police post in Sector 61, though the exact reason behind the deaths would only be established after the post-mortem report, the overdose of some intoxicants could be one of the reasons. Meanwhile, the police has initiated inquest proceedings under Sections 174 of the CrPC. In another incident, a man in his mid-twenties was found dead at the back of a liquor shop in Sector 51, while Jaspal Singh, in his mid-forties was found dead near shop number 180 in the Grain Market, Sector 26. According to sources, the man was under the influence of liquor. The police received a call at about 9:30 am and found the man lying dead. A cut near the right eye was visible, which according to the police could be a result, after the man fell down on the floor. Jaspal Singh (40), a vendor, was found dead in Sector 26, Grain Market. The police received a call at about 6 am. On reaching the shop, they noticed the man lying dead. A sudden heart attack was said to be the reason behind the death.
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Irregularities in EO, coop societies Rodrigues orders probe, seeks report Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 2 The directions were issued during the course of a public-hearing session held by Rodrigues at the UT Secretariat. He said the officials responsible for removal and checking the coming up of unauthorised structures must work with fairness and objectivity, strictly following the laid down procedures. Meanwhile, when residents of Sector 67 met the Administrator reiterating their problem of foul smell emitted by the dirty water in the nullah passing near the locality, he asked the commissioner of the municipal corporation of Chandigarh (MCC) to find an answer to the problem and undertake necessary steps on a war footing on this project of public interest. When some people came to the Administrator with their problems for the second time in the public- hearing session, he expressed his concern and asked the officers to streamline the functioning of their subordinate offices and evolve a system of accountability in their organisations. Taking note of the unfinished work on the projects already started, General Rodrigues asked the officers to set up core monitoring teams in their organisations, identify such spots and take corrective measures. Rodrigues said a plastic surgery and burns unit launched in the PGI had given major relief to the patients of the region. Senior officers, who attended the meeting included adviser to the Administrator Pradip Mehra, secretary to governor M.P. Singh, chairman of the Chandigarh Housing Board Mohanjeet Singh, finance secretary Sanjay Kumar, IGP S.K. Jain, DC R.K. Rao and commissioner of the municipal corporation of Chandigarh Roshan Sunkaria.
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Nurse detects expired injection; girl saved
Chandigarh, June 2 The PGI administration has sealed the injection and sent it to the UT drug controller for further investigation on the complaint of Jasleen’s father, Diljan Singh Gill. Her father alleged that the owner of Super Chemist of Nehru Hospital at the PGI had given him the expired injection, which could have had an adverse effect on the Gill told The Tribune that Jasleen was admitted to the PGI for an operation on May 19. Dr SS Rana, surgeon, operated her successfully on May 27. After being operated for her heart ailment, she was shifted to the ICU. The next day, the doctor asked me to bring Maxicine injection, which is used as an antibiotic in post-operative cases, said Gill. He purchased the injection from the chemist shop in Nehru Hospital. When the nurse was going to administer the injection, she was shocked as it had expired in April. Without delay, Gill went back to the chemist shop and complained about the expired injection. But the chemist refused to admit his mistake and said that the nurse changed the injection, said Gill. He immediately informed the PGI administration and demanded action against the chemist. Dr Vipin Kaushal, deputy medical superintendent, PGI, said, “We have sent that injection to the UT drug controller and have also marked an inquiry to the estate officer, PGI.”
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Next govt at Centre BSP, regional parties to call shots, says Chandraswami Pradeep Sharma Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 2 “Both main political parties-the Congress and the BJP-will have a reduced influence after the Lok Sabha elections, which will see a more fractured verdict than the 2004 polls with another General Election expected by 2012,” the high-profile swami told The Tribune in a brief chat at the UT State Guest House here today. The high-profile godman, accused in about 12 FERA cases, besides the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, however, skipped the inconvenient questions about his political affiliations. “I have cordial relations with all political parties with national interest uppermost in my mind,” he quipped. However, Chandraswami had repeatedly denied allegations against him.Closely associated with former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, along with whom he was acquitted in the Lakhubhai Pathak case, Chandraswami regretted that the politics of opportunism was ruling the roost in the country.
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Dismal state of Pinjore-Kalka
road Tribune News Service
Panchkula, June 2 The road in Pinjore got badly damaged during the anti-encroachment drive carried out by the NHAI in January last year. Traffic jams had become the order of the day due to bad condition of the road. Last month, a Kalka resident had allegedly died of chest pain when he could not be taken to hospital in time. Another pregnant woman gave birth on the way to hospital as she was stuck in a traffic jam. Though the temporary repair work undertaken by the local police a fortnight ago solved the traffic problem to some extent, it resulted in dusty conditions in the area. Thousands of vehicles passing through the road at high speed leave the clouds of dust behind making it difficult for the shopkeepers along the road. The shopkeepers of the town had even observed a bandh last Sunday to protest against the delay in the repair and announced an indefinite strike from June 4. Now, the NHAI would start the work of shifting drains to the extreme edge of the road on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the owners of six shops near Dhara Mandal, who are in litigation with the NHAI, told the administration that they were ready to cooperate with the NHAI by leaving required land for widening the road in case they were given some concession by the authority. The width of road is going to be increased between 10 and 15 foot after the repair which is expected to be completed within this month, said the deputy commissioner.
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Social worker, author honoured
Chandigarh, June 2 While interacting with mediapersons, Noor said the theme of the book revolves around social problems affecting society with the changing scenario. He said through this book, which contains 28 stories, he tries to touch the issues, including human trafficking, riots, dowry and exploitation. He said he was inspired by the English and Russian novelists to write such books that would contribute to society. Meanwhile, Balhar Singh Ramewal said his mission is to promote Punjabi literature and culture through his works.
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Seminar
Chandigarh, June 2 Justice M.S. Gill, judge, Punjab and Haryana HC and executive chairman, Punjab Legal Services Authority, was the guest of honour.
— TNS
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Training CPIOs, a wise move
This is apropos news item ‘Admn officials to get lessons in RTI’ dated May 26. UT administration’s decision to train CPIOs is a welcome move. Though CPIOs already have refined tactics, it will help them to deal with active RTIs. Recently the management of RTI cases at official-level has been at the receiving end and this move will no doubt give extra teeth to CPIOs and appellate. It is a common knowledge that in absence of knowledge of working in government offices, a large number of applications are filed just to get information, which is already available on net. This effort will certainly improve understanding amongst officers and RTI activists. Both sides will have better interaction and help in achieving transparency in the offices. Better knowledge of laws and procedures regarding working of offices will certainly decrease the number of applications. R.K. Garg, Chandigarh Readers are invited to write to us. Send your mail, in not more than 200 words, at news@tribuneindia.com or, write in, at: Letters, Chandigarh Tribune, Sector 29, Chandigarh – 160 030
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Blogging, the engine of the WWW (Worldwide web), is coming of age in India too. To borrow the recent observations of Shekhar Kapur (shekharkapur.com ), the noted film director and avid blogger, "Blogging is an interactive and democratic process through which no person is allowed to become so powerful that he/she becomes the ‘gatekeeper’ of public opinion and even news, bloggers carry the responsibility to nourish and nurture this new medium (New Media). For like freedom, it is by the people, of the people and for the people." We introduce on every Tuesday snippets from this new wild world of blogging in the blogosphere and gizmos, as every second two blogs are born. — City Editor
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Snippets From Blogosphere
Blogs – the shortened term for “web logs” – are a lot like sexual fetishes. If you can think of a subject (or especially if you can’t), there’s one out there. The beauty of the blog is that it’d infinitely and instantaneously updatable; user-friendly blogging software has revolutionised the internet and the way media is done. People blog for many reasons: to keep track of what they’re doing and thinking on a regular basis, to share their thoughts with friends and family and beyond, to develop their writing style, to respond to current events and news articles they find interesting, to forward their careers, and because they are exhibitionists. Technorati (search engine for blog) defines blog as a regularly updated journal published on the web. A blog is just the weapon for the people to speak out. Sat Saraf, a veteran print mediaman calls it the voice of the generation next. The blogging or you say the New Media or Participatory Journalism or Citizen Journalism basically seeks to reinvent the 600-year-old (printed) newspapers, 100-year-old radio and 70-year-old TV. The traditional mainstream media (MSM) and the new media are doing a better and better job of supplementing each other. They are comfortably compatible to each other, instead of bitter rivals as some media pundits say. Is it not the fact that MSM often give leads to the bloggers to explore further? Questions are raised about the credibility of a blog. A blog entry or “post” can run amuck. There is no regulatory mechanism to check and contain the misuse of this ready platform. In fact, the readers are the best judge. This new medium seeks empowerment of readers. A reader will decide what to read. Exactly one year ago, the Technorati was tracking 81 million blogs. And on an average every second two blogs take birth. One can well imagine this “army of Davids taking over the goliaths” to borrow the phrase of Glenn Reynolds, author of “An Army of Davids”. Not all blogs are alive. A majority of them have only one page as their owners pay scant attention to their creations. Another question comes to the fore. How does a blog make a round in the blogosphere? The internet users take recourse to search engines such as Google to find details about a subject. There are umpteen entries. No one has a patience to go through all of them barring the first two or three pages, in most of the cases the first page. If a blog does not mark a presence in the top 100 it can’t attract significant eyeballs as readers are known in the blogosphere. It is called the algorathism. It makes help a blog popular. Our country is known for its vibrant discourse on everything from politics to films and everywhere from a “Pan” shop to the office. But in this nation of more than 60 million people online, those conversations aren’t happening online. As per a conservative estimate, there are not more than half-a-million bloggers in India. But this phenomenon of blogging is catching up fast. Language is no longer a barrier. Blogs in regional languages are making their presence in the blogosphere. English language blogs have started earning money in the form of small advertisements but their cousins in the regional languages may have to wait for years to monetise their blogs. Here is an attempt to take you to this blogosphere every week on the same day and at the same place. # Anil M is an editor with www.instablogs.com anilmaheshwari@instablogs.com
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Some gadgets to lure the eyes and lighten the pouch!
CECT WRIST is a wrist watch mobile phone
Though numerous cell phone wrist watches have hit the market, but cell phone wrist watches have never really taken off really. The CECT WRIST is a wrist watch mobile phone with a dedicated keypad built on to its strap and stands apart in it league with this peculiar keypad built on strap feature. The GSM phone also features a small 1.3? TFT Touch screen, Bluetooth, FM radio, MP4 and 3GP video support, a WAP browser and the phone retails for £151.57. https://www.specialphones.eu/en/store/10191#images
Bold 9000, latest handset from BlackBerry
The BlackBerry 9000 is now official. The BlackBerry 9000 Bold is designed for users who place a premium on quality and craftsmanship, without sacrificing the features or functionality you expect from a premium
Smartphone. The phone boasts of a 624 MHz mobile processor, 128 MB Flash RAM plus 1 GB of internal memory. And that should be enough to handle your day to day communication and computing needs. But if it isn’t, rest assured that with its half-VGA (480×320 resolution) color LCD, support for
microSD/SDHC memory cards, and 2 megapixel cam with video recording capability, built-in flash and 5x digital zoom (hear that, Apple?), your multimedia needs are also covered. http://blackberrybold.com/
Mobiado Professional 105 ZAF world's thinnest luxury phone
Those who accept nothing less than the best, luxury mobile phone maker Mobiado revealed the new Professional 105 ZAF luxury phone. 105 ZAF measures a mere 10.6mm thin. The phone utilizes a unique and hidden sliding battery cover mechanism with the battery cover being made entirely from one piece of sapphire crystal. http://www.mobiado.com/professional_105_ZAF.html
Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 Waterproof Camcorder
Sanyo just introduced a Waterproof Camcorder for the passionate aquatics to enhance their joy for underwater shooting. Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 Waterproof Camcorder comes with an all new 8 megapixel CMOS sensor, and a 5x optical zoom. There's a new underwater shooting mode embedded too, which corrects for blue-color light effects, and seems sensible for a cam that can be taken down to five feet underwater for an
hour. http://www.akihabaranews.com/en
/news-15856-The+All+New+Sanyo+DMX- CA8+Waterproof.html
iPhone 3G, the next biggest revelation in communication
There's been no official confirmation, but expectations run high that Apple will introduce a new version of the iPhone in June. With the most awaited iPhone (an Apple inc. product) soon making way to the second biggest consumer goods market, India. The 3G iPhone is the next surprise awaiting the world, and both Apple fanatics or not eagerly await the 3G iPhone. The second-generation iPhone will be available worldwide right after the launch, and not at year's end, as previously thought. The new model will also herald new sales policies in some
countries. http://gizmodo.com/391960/iphone-3g-launch-date-confirmed
HTC Touch Diamond, Re-defining the perception of advanced mobile phones
With the latest HTC Touch Diamond, HTC takes a giant leap forward in combining hi-tech expertise with intuitive usability and exhilarating design. It features a sharp 2.8-inch touch screen housed within a stunning formation of brushed steel. HTC Touch Diamond comes with 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera and a massive 4GB of internal storage that offers a rich online experience to rival a notebook computer allowing you to interact with Google, YouTube, and Wikipedia as freely as you would with a broadband
connection. http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/06/ htc-touch-diamond-hands-on/
Ultra-Basic Flip Video Camera has amazing Low-Light Performance
The Flip is a tiny, stripped-down video recorder the size of a digital camera (but you hold it vertically). In the year since its invention, the Flip has been a great outburst in the camcorder market, according to its maker, Pure Digital, its size and simplicity mean it can go where most camcorders can't. The screen is tiny 1.5 inches, you can't snap still photos, and there are no tapes or discs. There are no menus, no settings, no video light, no optical viewfinder, no high definition, no lens cap, no memory card, and there's no optical zoom -- only a 2X digital zoom. An U.S.B. jack pops out at 90 degrees to the camera body, and it has TV resolution (640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second), with softer images than you'd get with a real
camcorder.
http://www.theflip.com/products.shtml
Compiled by Bharat Bhushan of www.bornrich.org bharat@bornrich.org
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Poor Results G.S. PAUL Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 2 Placing them under the name ‘Red Category teachers’, the education department is identifying these teachers on the basis of feedback received from school students. The department had circulated a specific performa at every school, wherein the students filled in their teachers’ behaviour, their way of teaching etc.
The administration has identified as many as 10 non-model schools whose results dived down drastically due to faulty teaching methodology. The pass percentage of non-model schools in CBSE Class X result dropped down from 54.36 per cent last year to 44.61 per cent this year. In Class XII, the pass percentage was just 66.42 per cent. The teachers whose more than five students were retained in CBSE Class X and XII will be identified and their names will be included in the list. Apart from this, the officiating principals of those schools whose results dropped by an average 20 per cent comparative to last year’s result will also be traced. Only those officiating principals would be questioned who have served for six months or more in the school. Further, the teachers’ punishment would be decided according to their source of employment i.e. whether the teachers have been employed under UT Cadre or on deputation from neighbouring states or retired contractual basis. The officials said the teachers found guilty would be debarred from their next promotion and those serving on deputation would be repatriated to their parent state as punishment. The action would be taken in a week’s time, the officials told. Confirming this, the director of public instruction S.K. Setia said, “The Board exams are indicative of how the teachers have done their duties. We have set the 33 per cent pass percentage as gauging criteria. We have received feedback from the students and have identified teachers from around 10 such non-model schools, who, except for whiling away their time or giving corporal punishment, did nothing the whole year. “The students gave us feedback that certain teachers when could not complete the syllabus in stipulated time, relied on help books and frivolous guides. Consequently, their class result stood nose dipped.”
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PU puts light on alternate sources of energy
Chandigarh, June 2 Dr Sween, director, CACEE, PU, introduced the theme of training and said alternate sources of energy are becoming more and more crucial because the conventional source of energy are exhausting very rapidly and also creating lot of problems to our environment and health. Taking into account this problem, Energy Research Centre, department of chemical engineering and some other agencies are spreading awareness among rural people about the usefulness of alternate sources of energy. Prof V.K. Rattan informed the participants about the simplicity, utility and easy availability of technology, design and tools needed to make smokeless stoves, solar heating system, solar lights, solar radio, solar dryer and solar fans. He said the solar panel used for these devices could last for more than 20 years. He conveyed to the participants that Energy Resource Centre, PU, provides technical help for the preparation of these devices free of cost. The team of Prof V.K. Rattan supported by Raman Kumar Tuli, technical officer along with Mohinder Kumar, Raj Kesar Singh and Lakshman Yadav demonstrated to the participants how to make these chullas at home and it’s working. They also demonstrated the working of solar radio, solar lights, solar fans and solar cooker.
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Attack on PU student inside exam hall Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 2 Multani was arrested from Sector 35 here, while Vickram was nabbed from a hostel in PU. Both the accused were produced in the court this afternoon, from where they were sent to four days’ police remand. The police arrested the duo on the complaint of Simrandeep Singh Sandhu, a five-year law student, who was seriously injured in a violent clash that took place inside the examination hall of the law department on May 3. Multani along with Barinder Singh Dhillon, Govind Khatra (already arrested) allegedly thrashed Simrandeep and all were booked on the charges of attempt to murder, rioting, causing injuries, trespassing and criminal intimidation. Gursewek Singh and Jugar Singh are still missing. Simrandeep is still nursing his injuries at the PGI. The group stabbed Simrandeep, injuring his back and stomach. One of the nerves of the victim was cut during the attack. His lungs and intestines were also damaged. The group dragged the victim from the first floor to the ground floor.
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Camp to develop kids’ skills ends
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 2 During this week-long camp, the tiny tots danced, jived and demonstrated their talent. Former Panjab University vice-chancellor Dr K.N. Pathak and Dr Shashi Jain, director, Dev Samaj Colleges, were the chief guests. Beginning with ceremonial lighting of the lamp and bhajana, the event witnessed rhymes, prayers, dances, Aloha skills and martial arts. Ruchi Relhan, who runs ALOHA centres across the city, talked about the methodology imparted to solve mathematical problems. Raj Kumar, a graded martial arts coach, demonstrated the skills learnt by kids. Dances by tiny tots , were particularly appreciated. The function ended with a holiday song sung by children and National Anthem. Summer Camp The first batch of summer camp for tiny tots concluded at Tiny Tots Preparatory School, Sector 38-A, here today. The children learnt the skill of art and craft, enjoyed dance and groomed their communication skills. Renowned choreographer Pankaj Sharma gave some dance tips. Special stress was given on the three golden words “Sorry, Please, thank you” to inculcate etiquettes among children. Besides this, the students were informed about the harmful effects of junk food,” said principal Vinod Jain.
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UIPS join relay fast
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 2 In morning, the entire faculty of UIPS came to the site, including Prof O.P. Katare, chairperson, and Prof B.S. Bhoop, dean, alumni relations. They said dearth of building space, state-of-the-art laboratories, infrastructure, basic equipment and supporting staff were halting further growth of the UIPS, and thus, the urgent need to make PU a central university. Meanwhile, a letter has been written to the Chief Minister of Punjab seeking an appointment for the delegation, consisting of teachers and students. JAC leadership has also met leaders of different left political parties in order to mobilise support for the central status. During a conversation with Prof Manjit Singh, PUTA secretary, Pawan Kumar Bansal, union minister of state for finance, reiterated his hope of achieving central status to P.U. “It is only a matter of time before PU is honoured with central status,” said Bansal.
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Landran college, Nirula’s sign MoU
Mohali, June 2 The college has signed an MoU with Nirula’s. Satnam Singh Sandhu, chairman, and Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal, president, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, said in an effort to inculcate spirit of professionalism among their students, the college had already got its students placed in leading five-star hotels like Le-Meridian, Jaipur, The Grand, New Delhi, Taj-Chandigarh, Rajputana Sheraton, Jaipur. Kamal Piyush, director-CCH, said there was a lot of scope for the students who were pursuing their careers in hotel management as the industry was growing at very fast pace.
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Consumer Courts Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 2 The petitioner had placed an order for the supply of one sofa-cum-bed, a month before Diwali, at a total cost of Rs 10,500 with Nitin. An employee of the shop visited the house of the complainant to see the location of room so that the sofa-cum-bed may be manufactured as per the requirement and specification. Kocchar had also paid a sum of Rs 2,000 as advance. The petitioner further stated that he made many telephonic inquiries and visited the shop personally, but the shop owner kept putting off the issue by saying that the sofa-cum-bed was being manufactured in his workshop. Just three days before Diwali, the petitioner went to the shop and he was told that the sofa-cum-bed was not ready and would take some time. The shop supplied a defective sofa-cum-bed, which was lying in the shop, at the residence of the complainant with the promise that it would be replaced within three days as the same had been dispatched from Delhi and took the balance amount of Rs 8,500. The petitioner further alleged that the shop was specifically instructed that the height of the bed should not be less than 20” (including 4” mattress) as he was suffering from arthritis and was under treatment at Shivalik Hospital, Mohali, and now from Government Multi-Speciality Hospital, Sector 16, Chandigarh. But the sofa-cum-bed was defective and was not according to the specification given by the complainant. It was supplied by the shop owner as a stop-gap arrangement. The shop owner didn’t depose before the forum. The forum stated that the furniture shop owner had indulged in unfair trade practice by selling defective goods.
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Two CHB officials repatriated
Chandigarh, June 2 Kamlesh Kumar, an HCS officer, has been repatriated to the parent state of Haryana. While Amarnath will relinquish office immediately, Kamlesh Kumar will continue on his post till a replacement is sent by the Haryana government. |
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