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October 5, 2001, Chandigarh, India
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‘Revolt’ against Nabha
weakens Chandigarh, October 4 The duo had shown their dissent against the president in a written statement had at a press conference yesterday. Taking a U-turn, Nishu Dubey and Nidhi Puri, while addressing a press conference today, said they did not have knowledge about the contents of the letter in question. “We had signed the papers in good faith, thinking that the letter had been signed for the unity of the party”, Nidhi said. Ankur Sharma, general secretary, remained firm in his opposition. Addressing the press conference, Dayal Pratap Singh Randhawa, a former president of the students council, said the signed document had maximum signatures of persons from the rival group. There were certain fake signatures, he alleged. “Some people do not know where they signed because they were not told the contents. The signatories include PUSU supporters. The move to thwart the current president from taking over office was only a problem of an inflated ego of an earlier defeated candidate”, Randhawa said. Bhupinder Beniwal, leader of the rival camp, was also present at the press conference. He said going away of two office-bearers did not make any difference. The number of dissatisfied elected candidates was more than 40, whose list would be submitted to the authorities at an appropriate time, he said. He added that he had forwarded the representation seeking a vote of no-confidence to the university authorities. Nishu Dubey said, “As a student representative, I am with the student council president.” He said he was not aware of the contents of the letter of dissatisfaction with the elected president. Nidhi Puri said, “We have to work for the student council. We have decided to stand firmly with Nabha. The act of signing the letter of opposition to the president was a momentary decision. It stands nullified, now that I have resolved to stand by Nabha”. Nabha said, “The no-confidence motion moved against me has signatures of representatives who do not know the purpose of the document. What is the point of no-confidence motion when I have not worked for a single day in the office? Let me have a chance. In case, I perform unsatisfactorily, I will quit voluntarily”. Randhawa said, “Showing a plain signature document is no way to move the no-confidence motion. The Dean Students Welfare should call a general house, where one-third members should express their willingness to vote for no-confidence motion or the same number of members should contact the DSW personally. Then the motion to remove the president has to be cleared by a two-thirds majority”. The general secretary, Ankur Sharma, was present with Beniwal at the conference. Nabha said SOPU did not have a written constitution and efforts would be made to have a formal constitution.  |
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Making dreams
come true Chandigarh, October 4 So smitten with this idea are these little ones that despite the best advice from “Kaam ki Baat” they go to search for fairies thinking that all their work would be done without their having to toil. The play then progresses with the children going through various experiences during their search for fairies. Ultimately they realise that it’s best to dream and work in order to see them happening. The young ones, won over the hearts of audiences gathered at the Sukhna Lake. After this production, “Raja Kithe So Gaya” (which was staged earlier) was again presented by students of Government High School, Sector 40. Tomorrow there will be two shows: “Hip Hip Hurray” (5.15 pm) and “Shaadi Singh Wala” (6 pm) at the lake. |
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Teachers
to discuss
demands Chandigarh, October 4 The meeting has been called to decide future course of action regarding the demands of transfers of teachers, promotions of the UT cadre teachers, including headmasters and Principals. Pending matters including seniority list and confirmation of services of the teachers, will also be discussed. The demand for shifting of Deputy DEO Chanchal Singh will also be highlighted in the meeting. The president, Government Teachers Union, Dr Vinod Sharma, appealed to the teachers, especially women teachers, to participate in the meeting so that pending problems and demands of the teachers could be taken up effectively. |
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Students
take out education rally Chandigarh, October 4 The rally and later a nature camp was organised by the Children’s Alliance for Protection of the Environment (CAPE) as part of Wildlife Preservation week celebrations. Speaking on the occasion, Dr S.K. Sharma, president of the Environment Society of India, said the Leisure Valley, which divides the city in two parts, should be covered with native tree plantation. He was of the opinion that this would attract birds. Dr Madhu Gill spoke about beekeeping. A film show was also organised. |
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Poor facilities
in school Chandigarh, October 4 In a letter to the Director Public Instruction (Schools), the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of the school has urged the Administration to provide a peon-cum-sweeper-cum-watchman for the school. In the letter, the PTA has said stray cattle enter the school building. The association has alleged that the school compound has become a gambling den. This was stated in a press note by Mr Karnail Singh Chohan, president of the PTA. |
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Prithpal
Kaur Chandigarh, October 4 |
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PU employees
hold rally Chandigarh, October 4 |
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High Court seal modified Chandigarh, October 4 According to a notification issued by a Deputy Registrar on behalf of the Chief Justice and the Judges of the High Court, “Satyameva Jayate” in Devnagri script have been inscribed below the “Ashoka Capital” with immediate effect. It may be recalled that a public interest litigation had also been filed in the High Court seeking directions for inscribing “Satyameva Jayate” below the “Capital”. The petitioner had added that the orders and judgements were being issued by the High Court without the words inscribed in the seal even though the same was mandatory under the provisions of law. |
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GCM to review
sentence Chandigarh, October 4 The revision order, issued by the General Officer Commanding, 14 Corps, Lt-Gen Arjun Ray, states that the charges on which Major
V.K. Madhan, of 2 Rajputana Rifles, had been convicted are serious offences and the punishment awarded by the court was lenient in comparison. The matter will come up for further hearing tomorrow after the defence sought time to file its reply to the revision order. The court, presided by Col
A.K. Chopra, has sentenced him to eight years loss of seniority for the purpose of promotion, eight years loss of service for the purpose of pension and a severe reprimand. The trial had commenced here on December 2, 2000, and concluded on June 30 this year. The court had found the Major guilty of counterfeiting a knee injury in order to avoid taking part in the attack on Three Pimples and disobeying the lawful command of his commanding officer to take over as a fire-base commander. The officer had been tried on four charges under various provisions of the Army Act, but had been acquitted on two of the charges. The sentence had then been sent to General Ray, the court’s convening authority for confirmation. |
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DISTRICT
COURTS Chandigarh, October 4 Accepting a plea filed by the complainant for withdrawal of the case against Mr Barnala and others, the UT Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mr Ashok Kumar, dismissed the case. The complainant had filed application in the court that both the parties reached compromise and they intend to withdraw the case. The Magistrate ordered that as the complainant had filed application, therefore, the case was dismissed as withdrawn. The statement of the three witnesses — the complainant’s mother, her friend, and her mother’s friend — had already been recorded in the court. The MP, Mr Simranjit Singh Mann, also mentioned as the witness in the case but his statement was not recorded.
Parveshbir Kaur has alleged in the complaint that her husband, Mr Jasjit Singh, the father-in-law, Mr Barnala and the mother-in-law, Ms Surjit
Kaur, harassed her for dowry. A case has been registered under Sections 406,420 and 498-A of the IPC against
them. Yog Raj case A divorce petition has been filed against the former Test cricketer and Punjabi film actor, Yog Raj Singh, in a local court on Thursday. The case was filed by her wife,
Sabnam. It may recalled that a few years ago. Yog Raj Singh had also filed a divorce case against
Sabnam. But the case had been withdrawn as both the parties reached compromise. Contract killing case The city police filed a challan against all accused in a contract killing case in a local court on Thursday. The challan was filed before the UT Judicial Magistrate
(Ist Class), Mr Pushvinder Singh. The Magistrate adjourned the case till October 8. Mr Harjinder Singh, filed the complaint against all accused under Section 115 of the IPC on August 4. The main accused, Balwant
Rai, had been remanded to judicial custody till October 8. Balwant
Rai, alias Chumma, was arrested by the Mumbai police on September 18 when he was allegedly trying to slip away to Dubai along with other family members. Bail granted A local court on Thursday granted a bail to the five suspects involved in a case of power theft. All accused were granted bail on the furnishing bail bond of Rs 10,000 each. The police has arrested the accused for stealing power through kundi connection. The case against the accused was registered in the Industrial Area police station. One convicted Ram Kewal was convicted and sentenced to one-month rigorous imprisonment by a local court on Thursday. The case against the accused was registered under Section 104 of the
IPC. Kidnapping
case Kharar |
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Justice
Sethi to address lawyers Chandigarh, October 4 According to a press note issued by the association’s general secretary Sarjit Singh, Mr Justice Sethi will speak on poverty, justice delivery system and the role of lawyers. |
In search of the
moon Chandigarh, October 4 One recalls this rugged-looking pop singer as the someone who had invited instant attention a few years back by remarking, “I do not want to be recognised or even introduced as the brother of Daler Mehndi. I am here on my own and I am here to do my own thing.” Years seem to have brought some maturity to him, who carries enough weight in his voice to go it alone in the fast-saturating field of Punjabi pop. Meeting the young man in a local hotel this morning was like meeting a child in search of the moon. So as he spoke of his yearning as a singer, his inspirations, his talents and his high points, the one thing that stood inferred was that this one was here to conquer the scene. When Mika had just entered the singing circuit with his maiden song “Sawan mein lag gayi aag” the market was not quite used to his nasal voice. But as the song broke some records, and then came the rest, which continued hitting the charts, Mika was surely happening. His other two numbers, especially “Boliyaan: din naiyo langda te raat naiyo langdi” and “Do gallan kar lai khadi khadi” added more zing to his name. Soon he featured on MTV’s Ubharta Sitara and shared stage with Bollywood stars like Aamir Khan and Aishwarya Rai. Asked what he was here for, he answered, “My quest lies in making Punjabi music basic for all listeners. They should not find it difficult to comprehend my language, my lyrics or my music.” Where Mika’s earlier cassettes did exactly this, his latest album “Gabru” experimented with the choice of listeners. Mika explained, “Since I come from a very tradition Punjabi set-up, people were expecting me to sing some good real Punjabi numbers. In this album I have some great lyrics by Sanjeev Anand and Babb, who has also written the title track.” “Nowadays Mika is working with Daler’s music company and is one of the singers signed up by his brother. Sporting a heavy gold chain with a divine symbol on it and gold earrings, Mika came across as a noveau riche this morning. He was quite composed about his looks. “I like it this way,” said the singer, who loves Michael Jackson and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. He even recreated the Michael Jackson, the Apache Indian and a part of the Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan magic this morning by singing their respective numbers. His voice reflected character and a huge amount of classical grooming. As a child, Mika used to learn under the tutelage of father Ajmer Singh Chandan, who was still into polishing Mika’s music creations. He added, “Our earliest lessons were in spiritual singing. That is perhaps why we are still blessed.” Mika and Daler often used to go to gurdwaras for shabad kirtans, before Mika took to guitar and Daler took to classical and Sufiana qalaam. |
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Balraj Sahni Memorial Awards
presented Chandigarh, October 4 The awardees for this year are Kamal Tewari, a reputed musicologist from the
region, also the recipient of the National Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, G.S. Chani and Harleen Kohli, the couple dedicated to serving a social cause through community theatre, veteran director Sudesh Sharma, who has to his credit productions like “Court Martial” and “Dhamak Nagarey di”, Pakistan-based theatre artiste Madeeha Gauhar and city-based journalist Nonika Singh. One sore thing about the function, held at Tagore Theatre, was thin visitation, as also late commencement. The organisers, who are also the members of the Punjab Arts Council, were apparently not prepared with the show, even by about 6.30 pm. Finally, the function began with the president of the Arts Council and its general secretary Dr Harcharan Singh and Mr H.S. Bhatty, respectively, ascending the stage with the chief guest for the evening Sardar Natha Singh Dalam, Public Relations Minister, Punjab. The award distribution function had still not begun even till about 7.15 pm. |
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Classical
dance fest from Oct 11 Chandigarh, October 4 |
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