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Thapar varsity initiates mentorship programme
Patiala, August 16 The university is organising a Frosh Week which includes various engaging activities. Over 700 first-year B Tech and BE students are attending the 10-day event, which commenced on August 12, engaging themselves in diverse academic, sports and cultural activities. Society Fair, the highlight of Frosh Week where student members of 35 active societies put up stalls to apprise the freshers of the activities and objectives of their respective societies, received a roaring response. To begin with the Frosh Week, Thapar University kicked off this mentorship programme under which a senior acts as a mentor to 20 freshers of the same branch for the entire year. The seniors personally stay in touch with their group of first-year students and guide them in case of any difficulty, be it academics or hostel accommodation. Dean (Student Affairs) Dr Seema Bawa said, “The measures taken by us in the past to prevent ragging have worked, as evident from the fact that not a single case of ragging has been reported from the university in recent years but we realised that we needed to do something to build-up healthy interaction between seniors and juniors.” This mentorship programme has helped in achieving just that and more, she said. Dr Bawa said, “The ideal equation between seniors and juniors and the way they have gelled together has gone a long way in creating a congenial atmosphere on the campus. It has been worth the effort.” The ‘Thapar Marathon’ organised by the university on August 15 also got an overwhelming response from the freshers, who participated in the race wholeheartedly to spread the message of ‘Say no to drugs’.
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Khalsa College students visit Patiala varsity
Patiala, August 16 He also explained about Doppler Weather Barometer Radar and forecasting of weather parameters. The data generated at the observatory is used for research purposes by the department which is equipped with highly advanced technology and enables the country to get ready in advance to combat the natural calamities and disasters. Students showed great enthusiasm in various technicalities and cleared various queries from the experts who explained everything to the students' satisfaction. College principal Dr Dharminder Singh Ubha appreciated the efforts of the department and said, “In future also such field and academic visits will be organised to Kisan Mela Rauni, Kisan Mela Kurukshetra, Kisan Mela PAU and Animal fares.” These activities, he said, give practical experience to the students which are very helpful for their bright future.
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Shun social evils: Minister
Tribune News Service
Patiala, August 16 After unfurling the National Flag on the 67th Independence Day at YPS Stadium, Majithia said, “Let us dedicate this historic day to the great souls, who pioneered the country’s independence movement.” He said we remember them with reverence and gratitude, not for their religious, political, caste and creed affiliations, but for the ninety year saga of sacrifices to realise the noble vision of heralding an independent India. DAV School
Students of the DAV school witnessed a mega celebration on the 67th Independence Day in collaboration with Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan. A cultural programme deeply rooted in Indian traditions was presented. Head boy, head girl along with NCC cadets escorted the chief guest principal SR Prabhakar and the guest of honour Saroj Prabhakar to the National Flag. Budha Dal Public School
Budha Dal Public School, Patiala, organised a cultural programme to mark the 67th Independence Day. The programme was presided over by the chief patron of the school Jathedar Baba Balbir Singh, administrative officer Parminderjit Kaur Brar, principal Dr Amrit Aujla and vice-principal Jaspreet Sandhu. Principal of the school hosted the national flag followed by a shabad by the school choir. Scholars Field School
Scholar Field School celebrated the 67th Independence Day with fervour. Vice-principal of the school urged students to work together for the development of the nation. He paid tributes to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for making India independent. |
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Sirhind choe project to be completed on time
Fatehgarh Sahib, August 16 Thandal said 6,000 feet long project would be developed as a tourist spot, which passes through the centre of the city. He said the work for 1,300 feet long, first phase of the project, started in the month of June, which has been completed with a cost of Rs 43 lakh. “The work for 1,200 feet, of second phase, would start soon which would be completed with a cost amounting to Rs 42 lakh and 3,500 feet, third phase, would be completed with an estimated cost of Rs 1.25 Crore. Briefing about the project, Prof Prem Singh Chandumajra, general secretary of Shiromani Akali Dal, said, “This project will be a tourist spot as well as a big relief to the people of the area from floods and the possibility of illegal encroachments would also be demise. He thanked Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal for approving and implementing the project in the holy city. |
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Residents without water, power on I-Day
Fatehgarh Sahib, August 16 Varinder Rattan, president of the District Beopar Mandal, RN Sharma, president of Citizen Welfare Council, and others said there was no power since midnight, so the water tubewells could not supply water. No one could watch the celebrations on TV nor could participate in functions as the people couldn’t bathe or dress up due to no supply of water and power. More surprising is that no officials from PSPCL attended the calls or gave information about the restoration of power supply, though SDO and JE are local residents. The single complaint office for the entire town doesn't have any attendant and the telephone installed there is most of the times put on hold. The residents were seen struggling to get water.
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Tributes paid to martyrs
Ropar, August 16 Dhindsa paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the freedom struggle and recalled the sacrifices made by the Punjabis particularly Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Kartar Singh
Sarabha, Shaheed Udham Singh, Lala Lajpat Rai and Madan Lal Dhingra during the freedom struggle. He honoured the freedom fighters and their families. Tricycles among needy and physically
disabled were also distributed. — TNS |
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Forum directs Dynamic Motors to pay Rs 2 lakh as compensation
Chandigarh, August 16 The Kharar-based complainant had filed a complaint that he had purchased a Chevrolet Aveo (LS) car from Dynamic Motors in February 2011. After using the car for about 10 months, the complainant wished to avail the exchange offer at Dynamic Motors and took his car for sale to the latter's office. However, he was told that car was a 2009 and the sale amount would be in accordance with the model. Dynamic Motors contended before the forum that the complainant had purchased the car knowing that it was manufactured In December 2009 and availed a discount Rs 40,000 and also got installed a USB MP3 player worth Rs 8,000 in the car. However, after examining the annexures, the forum held that there was a sufficient evidence to prove that the opposite party (Dynamic Motors) sold a car of the model 2009 on to the complainant as 2011 model. The forum stated, "The contention of the opposite party (Dynamic Motors) that the complainant had purchased the car with a clear knowledge that the same was manufactured In December 2009 and he availed a huge discount of Rs 40,000 and also got installed a USB MP3 player worth Rs 8,000 in his vehicle cannot be accepted." Finding evidence of misinterpretation and unfair trade practice, the forum directed Dynamic Motors to pay Rs 2 lakh as compensation and Rs 20,000 for litigation cost to the complainant.
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Deshraj files plea before special CBI court
Chandigarh, August 16 On Deshraj's application, the judge has asked the CBI to file its reply till August 19. The CBI had filed the chargesheet against Deshraj Singh on July 12 under various Sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. On October 18, 2012, the CBI had arrested him when he was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh at his Sector 23
residence. The complainant in the case is Anokh Singh, SHO of the Sector 26 police station. Deshraj was granted bail in December by the High Court. A 2008-batch IPS officer, Deshraj Singh was accepting the bribe from Inspector Anokh Singh for giving him a clean chit in two departmental inquiries pending against him. The complainant had alleged that the Superintendent of Police demanded Rs 5 lakh to give him a clean chit in the two cases, but later the deal was struck for Rs 2 lakh. The SHO came to deliver the first instalment of Rs 1 lakh to the SP when the CBI laid a trap and arrested
Deshraj. In the chargesheet, the CBI has attached the recorded conversation of the accused and the complainant, in which the demand for the bribe was made.
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2 held with weapon, fake ID card
Chandigarh, August 16 The police said a country-made pistol and four live cartridges were recovered from the accused. The fake ID of PU mentioning Lovekesh, a student of MA second year, was recovered from Lovekesh, who is a driver by profession. Harpreet is a property dealer. Baljeet has been booked by the police earlier this year for cases related to student election violence. Police officials said they got a tip-off that some youths, who could create violence in the university in view of the coming elections, are present at Sector 23, following which they were arrested. A case has been registered at the Sector 17 police station and an investigation had been
initiated. The arrested accused were produced in a local court and remanded in two-day police custody.
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Gang of robbers busted, 3 held
Mohali, August 16 Mohali SSP Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said the accused were nabbed at a special naka laid by the CIA team led by Inspector Gurcharan Singh at the bus stand in connection with the security cover on Independence Day. “During interrogation, the accused confessed their involvement in several cases of robberies, snatching and theft in the areas of Kharar, Zirakpur, Mohali. Yesterday also, they were roaming in the Kharar area on a motorcycle with an intention of committing crime. They used to target women going alone,” said Bhullar. He said around 14 cases were already registered against them at various police stations.
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HPCA Millennium storm into cricket semifinal
Chandigarh, August 16 However, this total fell short as the winning team attained the target in 18.5 over for the loss of 2 wickets. Harsh of the HPCA Millennium was declared man of match for his 66 scores knock. Tomorrow, first semifinal match will be played between the Vivek High Asian Cricket Academy and the HPCA Millennium Cricket Academy. Brief scores
Millennium School Cricket Academy: 117 runs for 3 wickets in 20 overs. Adeshwar 48 runs not out, Prabhmehar 19 runs, Yuvraj 11 runs, Shivam 2 wickets for 18 runs. HPCA Millennium: 118 runs for 2 wickets in 18.5 overs. Harsh 66 runs, Vikrant 22 runs not out, Aayush Goyal 2 wickets for 19 runs. Man of the match: Harsh 66 runs (HPCA Millennium Cricket Academy). |
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Soccer academy comes up in city, Mohali
Chandigarh, August 16 The company also opened its academy in Chandigarh Club and Vivek High School, Sector Sector 38. The programme is for training children in two age groups: 5 to 8 years and 9 to 12 years, with a maximum of 24 children per batch and 2 coaches. Amit of Soccer Connection said this academy will signal the advent of world-class soccer training in the city and the opportunity to fine-tune the natural skill-sets and flair of its youth. Coach Tomas Osorio Lopez, said, “It gives me immense pleasure to see such an enthusiasm in the youth of this city towards football. With the launch of the two new centres, we hope that Chandigarh will produce many more soccer stars.” |
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Ishan clinches TT title
Chandigarh, August 16 In the girls’ category, and Deevanshi of St Kabir defeated Vasundhara of Gurukul to clinch the title. Ishan Kapoor (DAV) played well from the very beginning and defeated Divyam Mahajn by 3-0 in quarterfinals followed by victory of Paavan of DAV Public School, Sector 8, by 3-0 in the semifinals and defeated Vansh Mahajan by 3-1. In the girls’ category, Deevanshi of St Kabir first beat Chinmayee by 3-0 in the quarterfinals then beat Tanisha of Gurukul Global by 3-0 then beat Vasundhra of Gurukul by 3-2.
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