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HPU fake marksheet
Development works hit by low funds, says Lakhanpal
Dhumal inspects Theog-Hatkoti road
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Pass percentage for main judicial exams reduced by 5%
Mandi police launches Operation Mukti
Kullu tourism to get impetus, says Industries Minister
Special paid holiday announced
Forest Dept for DC’s report on tree felling
Board examination will improve quality of education:
Experts
Students given tips on career
Rs 27-cr benefits given to bank staff: Pathania
Health check-up camp for schoolgirls held
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Two-day police remand for HPU Assistant Registrar
Hunt on to arrest his son; SFI claims big racket operating on campus Bhanu P Lohumi Tribune News Service
Shimla, November 22 BK Sharma, who allegedly obtained a fake marksheet for his son Kartik for applying for a clerical job in the university, was booked for cheating, along with his son, under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B, IPC, on a complaint of SFI president Rahul Chauhan, the police said, adding that a hunt was on to arrest Kartik. The police interrogated BK Sharma today and said some more names were likely to figure, but refused to give details. The police said the HPU official’s remand was necessary for proper investigation in the case as some more persons were suspected to be involved in preparing the fake marksheet of Kartik, who allegedly got the consolidated marksheet of BA Part III, without appearing in the examination. Rahul Chauhan said: “A big racket is operating in the university and this is not the first case of fake marksheet as similar cases were hushed up in the past.” Alleging that a gang of administrators was involved in such malpractices, the SFI has demanded judicial inquiry into the whole incident and said the role of Registrar and Vice-Chancellor should also be probed, as the case was brought to the notice of the VC on November 13, but even after seven days, no action was taken. Rahul said earlier also such instances had come to the notice, where five students of MTA passed without appearing in the examinations. A committee was constituted to work on the behest of the VC and nothing concrete was done, he said. Himachal Lokhit Party (HLP) has also demanded a high-level independent inquiry into the matter and stringent action against the guilty. “Since senior officials of the university are involved in the case, it should be probed in depth by some independent agency,” party general secretary Jatinder Thakur said. The Himachal unit of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) has also expressed concern over the issue.
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Development works hit by low funds, says Lakhanpal
Hamirpur, November 22 “The state government is doing its best for development, but the Centre has drastically reduced the budget for the schemes started by the UPA government,” he said. He said a cut in the allocation of funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) had not only brought development works to a halt, but deprived thousands of poor people of employment. He said Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh had sought funds under MGNREGA, but the Centre had given only 50 per cent of the previous allocation. Lambasting former Chief Minister PK Dhumal for neglecting the Barsar constituency, especially Bhota town, he said during the BJP regime, the town was neglected for 25 years. He assured the public that primary health centre would be upgraded to community health centre. Deepak Sharma, spokesperson, state Congress committee, said the development of the state was done by the Congress government irrespective of caste, religion and regional considerations.
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Dhumal inspects Theog-Hatkoti road
Shimla, November 22 Dhumal said residents complained about the poor condition of the road and had repeatedly written to the government and the officers of the construction company, but nothing concrete was done. “People residing within 500m from the main road cannot open their windows due to dust and a large number of residents of the area have become asthmatic or developed bone-related problems,” he said. He lashed at the Congress government for taking the innocent people of the region for a ride. |
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Pass percentage for main judicial exams reduced by 5%
Mandi, November 22 “No candidate will be considered to have qualified the main examination unless he obtains 45 per cent marks in aggregate,” it said. The amendment was made by the high court at the instance of the Public Service Commission. “Aspirants will now feel easy to qualify for the interview,” said BR Kaundal, a legal consultant. He said on the basis of the merit obtained in the preliminary examination, candidates would be called for the main examination which would consist of written examination of 850 marks and viva-voce of 150 marks.
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Mandi police launches Operation Mukti
Mandi, November 22 He said a special squad had been constituted to check and investigate such cases in a professional manner. “The squad will involve educational institutes, parents, mahila mandals, NGOs and panchayats in educating youth,” said Chawla. Awareness camps, rallies and signature campaigns will also be organised at the district, subdivision and police station levels. The SP said 45 cases under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) were registered at various police stations in the district since June 1, 2014. He said around 55 drug suppliers, including students, were arrested in the past six months and 15.5 kg charas, 5 kg opium, 1.5 kg smack and 91 cannabis plants seized. The district police also launched a Quick Reaction Team (QRT), including eight commandos, on the occasion. “The QRT will help fight against drugs and four women commandos will be inducted in the team,” he added.
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Kullu tourism to get impetus, says Industries Minister
Kullu, November 22 This was stated by Industries Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on the occasion of the centenary celebrations and annual prize distribution function of the middle school at Jari village, 25 km from here, today. Addressing mediapersons at Nature Park in Mohal, he said Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act would not be applicable in industrial areas and land would be provided to investors in Kangra, Una and Nalagarh. The minister said by initiating a single-window system for the clearance of projects within 90 days, the government had encouraged big business houses to set up shops in Himachal. Efforts would be made to promote and develop the tourism industry in Kullu and far-flung tourist spots connected by roads and ropeways, he said. Agnihotri said funds would be arranged for the construction of an auditorium, toilets, stage and primary school building. The minister awarded meritorious students and mementos were given to former students of the school. Students presented various cultural presentations on the occasion and Rs 21,000 was announced by the minister for the organising committee.
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Special paid holiday announced
Shimla, November 22 This will also be a special paid holiday under Section 25 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. A notification in this regard was issued here today. As per the notification, the special paid holiday will be given to employees only on the production of a certificate of the presiding officer concerned that the employee has actually cast his or her vote.
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Forest Dept for DC’s report on tree felling
Shimla, November 22 Principal Chief Conservator Forest (PCCF) SK Srivastava has already been asked to submit a detailed report by Monday on the illegal felling. It is the inquiry by Deputy Commissioner Dinesh Malhotra which will try to ascertain whether this had been done with some mega project in mind relating to hospitality sector, real estate or a polyhouse scheme. “I have asked the DC, Shimla, to hold an independent inquiry so that we are able to know the reasons for cutting trees,” said Tarun Sridhar, Principal Secretary (Forest and Revenue). Official sources said in case the owners intended setting up some project here, the illegal felling action could cast its shadow on their future plans. It is being felt that the government may reject any proposal by them simply on the plea that they have violated the norms. |
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Board examination will improve quality of education:
Experts
Shimla, November 22 The abolition of Board examinations for Classes V, VIII and X and introduction of grading system under the new education policy have adversely affected the standard of education, believe experts. Many educationists in the state believe that in the absence of Board examinations, neither students nor teachers were serious about studies as there was no way to judge the performance of students, who were not required to appear in the external examination conducted by the Board. Reverting back to the old board examinations system would improve the quality of education, they said. Satvinder, Principal, Eshaan Senior Secondary Public School, Theog, which is affiliated to the HP Board of School Education, said: “The ability of students can be judged only through examinations and Board exams for Class X should be made mandatory to maintain the education standard. Students of Class IX are unable to pronounce English words and the grading system has further lowered the standard of education.” A government school teacher requesting anonymity said: “With the introduction of the grading system, a large number of students have become non-serious.” Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh had also made a strong plea to the Union Human Resource Development Ministry to reintroduce the Board examinations for Classes V and VIII. The HP Government has already decided to devise a mechanism for “external assessment” of students at two levels to evaluate the learning levels of students and also make teachers accountable. A recent report on annual state of education based on a survey conducted in Himachal revealed that the standard of education in government schools at primary and elementary levels had gone down and Class V students could not comprehend textbooks meant for Class III and students of Class III could not read books meant for Class I. However, Meera Singh, Principal, Laureate Public School, Shimla, said: “Continuous comprehensive evaluation system is better than the old system, as it takes off the burden and lays stress on the overall development of students.” |
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Students given tips on career
Nurpur, November 22 He said “economist” Kautilya quoted determination, concentration, alertness, balanced diet and overcoming home sickness as the success mantra for students. He exhorted students to inculcate these qualities in their life to achieve goals. He said learning was a continuous process. He gave tips on personality development and guided students for various career options.
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Rs 27-cr benefits given to bank staff: Pathania
Hamirpur, November 22 He said the bank had extended insurance cover to all its employees. The bank would open over 100 ATMs by March 31, 2015, in operational areas, he said. Bank Director Anil Verma said the bank had proposed the opening of new branches.
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Health check-up camp for schoolgirls held
Una, November 22 Chairperson of the wing Dr Arushi Jain, who presided over the programme, said the purpose of the camp was not only to provide healthcare to girls, but also to educate and apprise them of sanitation and adolescent issues. Jyoti Chaudhary, president, Inner Wheel Club, said similar efforts would be made in other senior secondary schools of the district. Inner Wheel Club members Deepshikha Kaushal, Meenakshi Hira, Mamta Bharwal, Nidhi Rampal, Suman Puri and Kamlesh Verma were also present on the occasion.
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The Mandi police launched Operation Mukti, a drive to make the district free from drugs and drug suppliers, here today.
Talking to mediapersons, Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohit Chawla said it was a citizen-centric initiative which would involve all segments of society in a fight against drugs, contrabands and other illicit products.
Kullu, November 22
Una, November 22
