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550 science models displayed at exhibition Chandigarh, November 20 The exhibition organised by State Institute of Education, Chandigarh, in collaboration with NCERT, New Delhi, and the Department of Science and Technology, Chandigarh Administration, displayed about 550 different science models prepared by students of 62 Senior Secondary and Secondary Schools. While alternative models to conserve energy dominated the scene , equal emphasis was given to other themes like food, environment management, nutrition and health, transport and communication, technology for entertainment and educational technology. Hi-tech yet eco friendly approaches to a better living was apprised by Pritish Pal, a plus one student of Government Model Senior Secondary School, sector 42, who devised an elaborate model on irrigation using remote science techniques. A group of students from Government Model school, Sector 16, emphasised on conservation of energy by producing electricity with only solar power. Others highlighted the quality food that can be produced using simple techniques like vermiculture. While inaugurating the exhibition, Ms Neeru Nanda, Adviser to the Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, said that effective use of innovations in science and technology can improve the quality of life and enhance the standard of living. Interacting with the students at length, Ms. Nanda said this exhibition was an effort to create a meaningful interface between science and technology and education to meet the challenges of life. Mrs S. Tangri, Director, State Institute of Education, stressed that the exhibition would sensitise students, teachers and general public about use, availability and applications of latest science and technologies for the rapid development of society. She also added that the exhibition will boost the confidence of students. Mrs Asha Gupta, Head of the Science and Mathematics Department, SIE, apprised the media persons and the visitors about the salient features of the exhibition and also it’s main
objectives. According to her, the main aim is to make children and public realise as to how innovative techniques of science have facilitated the development and growth in the areas of food, health, energy, industry, transport and communication and environment protection. Prominent among those who visited the exhibition today were Home Secretary, Mr R.S. Gujral, Secretary, Science and Technology, Mr M.P. Singh, Joint Secretary, Finance-cum-DPI (Colleges), Mr K.A.P. Sinha, DPI (Schools), Mr D.S. Saroya, and District Education Officer, Mr Brahmjit Kalia. |
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PU seeks options from its
fellows Chandigarh, November 20 This is important in view of the coming Syndicate elections. The results of elected candidates in the graduates constituency have to be approved by the Chancellor. There are fears with regard to the elections because the Chancellor has received at least four petitions against the election of Dr Ajaib Singh as a fellow from the graduates constituency. The elections have already been delayed because of a petition in the Punjab and the Haryana High Court on the election issue in this constituency. Out of the four petitions against the election of Dr Ajaib Singh, two have been filed by elected fellows, Mr Ashok Goyal and Mr Pawan
Valecha. Some of the Senate fellows said the university should go ahead with the Syndicate elections because it had been without a premier academic body for over a year now because of the petitions. The Syndicate handles vital academic functions. The decision on the petition is not going to change the fate of the other 14 elected fellows, but some fellows say that the university should wait for the Chancellor’s decision on the issue. Things may change after an official reply is received from the Chancellor. The PU officials say that there has been no communication in this regard, so far. One of the petitioners said, “I would not like to comment on the issue because the Chancellor is considering my petition, but, his decision will affect the election directly. The university should, at least, announce its fresh stand on the issue.” The fellows have been asked to give their options by November 29. Each fellow has two options each in the major and the minor faculty. The major faculty include languages, arts, science, law and medical sciences. The minor faculty include business management and commerce, engineering and technology, education, dairying, animal husbandry and agriculture, design and fine arts and pharmaceutical science. It was decided at a Senate meeting on December 26, 2000, that once the result of the registered graduates constituency was declared, options for assignment to the faculty would be sought afresh.” The reason for seeking fresh options is a possible change in the group power structure that can affect the conduct of the House proceedings. The university says, “In case, no reply is received by November 29, it will be presumed that fellows do not want to exercise the options.” The Senate will elect five fellows as members of the Academic Council at its meeting. Two fellow non-Syndics will be elected to the Board of Finance. |
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Paper-reading contest in memory of
Nehru Chandigarh, November 20 Students from a large number of schools took part in this multi-lingual contest. Mr Avtar Singh, president of the mission, gave away prizes. Results: Hindi language — Neeru of Government Middle School, Sector 46 (1); Sonika of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 33 (2); and Anu Sharma of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 32 (3); English language — Supriya (1); Abhinay of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 35 (2); and Ira Khosla of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 33 (3); Punjabi language — Manpreet Kaur of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 35 (1); Jugoreet of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 33 (2). |
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Dev Samaj school wins dance contest Chandigarh, November 20 The runners-up in the folk dance contest were Century Public School, Naya Gaon, and Army School, Chandi Mandir. The winners in the poetry contest included Manpreet (IS Dev samaj School), Savita (Chaman Lal DAV School, Panchkula) and Loveleen (St Soldier’s, Sector 28). Savita from Chaman Lal DAV, Panchkula, and Aditi from Shishu Niketan won the mono-acting contest. |
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YPS wins quiz
contest Chandigarh, November 20 Six teams having two members each from different schools in Panchkula, SAS Nagar and Chandigarh competed for the trophy and went through seven rounds including general, sports,
literature and art, current events, audio-visual and rapid-fire round. Jasjat Singh Bains and Lakshya Sharma representing the YPS were declared the winners followed by Aditya Singh and Siddharth Gupta representing St Kabir Public School, Sector 26, as first runner-up. Avantika Jakati and Aruj Garg from Hansraj Public School won the third prize. |
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PU supplementary
exam results Chandigarh, November 20 The results of the MA (Part I-English) supplementary examination were declared today. The copies of the result gazettes will be available at the PU main enquiry counters on all working days. |
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PU Registrar gets extension Chandigarh, November 20 |
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HC: MBBS aspirants ineligible for admission Chandigarh, November 20 In a significant ruling, the Bench, comprising Mr Justice Amar Bir Singh Gill and Mr Justice Swatanter Kumar, observed: “There will be a perpetual wastage of seats as every candidate admitted to a course of lesser importance would like to leave the course and try his luck for admission to a better course, or in a better institute by taking the subsequent entrance examination. If such candidates are successful in the subsequent entrance test and are granted seats, the obvious result would be the wastage of the seats of the previous academic year as well as displacing another meritorious candidate in the subsequent year.... To permit a candidate to leave a course midway just because he can afford to pay the money would not be acceptable in the eyes of the law or even in social welfare of the public”. It may be recalled that petitioner Ashish Aggarwal, a BDS student in an Ambala college, had earlier challenged the validity of clause 18 of chapter VI of the information brochure for admission to the medical and dental colleges in Haryana. As per the clause: “Candidates already admitted in any medical or dental college will not be considered eligible for admission to the course”.
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DISTRICT
COURTS Chandigarh, November 20 The witness stated before the UT District and Sessions Judge, Mr H.S. Bhalla, that on August 31, 1995, at about 5.10 p.m. an explosion took place as the Chief Minister opened the door of his car. He informed the court that the Chief Minister was injured in the bomb blast and was later admitted to the PGI. He added that he was not aware what happened after the blast. GIANI CASE:
A witness failed to appear before a local court in an accident claim case filed by the wife of a former President of India, Giani Zail Singh. The court adjourned the case for December 10. The complainant, Ms Pardhanbir Kaur, had filed a case against driver Tarsem Lal for a compensation of Rs 1 crore. The witness, Mr Dharam Singh, had been travelling along with the former President of India when the accident took place. |
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CONSUMER COURTS Chandigarh, November 20 The complainant, Mr R.K Sethi, had stated in the complaint that he was given a car being an employee of the Life Insurance Corporation(LIC) of India for official and personal use. He was also paid some allowance for it. The car met with an accident on November 9, 1995, and it had been insured with New India Assurance Corporation Limited. After the accident the car was given to the office of Delhi Automobile Limited at Industrial Area here for repair with the assurance that the repairs would be carried out within a period of one month because the complainant was unable to spare it for a long period. The complainant had alleged that Delhi Automobile Limited had failed to repair it within the promised time-frame and did not return the car to the complainant after repair till August 1, 1995. The complainant also alleged that Delhi Automobile Limited had delayed the repair of the car raising an unreasonable demand of Rs 46, 370.50 towards the cost of the repair despite the fact that the total loss had earlier been assessed by the surveyor of the insurance company at Rs 29, 915.69. The complainant alleged that after taking the delivery of the car he observed that repair was not carried out properly and the car was still defective. Alleging the deficiency in the service, the complainant has put forth a claim of Rs 1, 30, 000, including the refund of the repair cost, loss of allowance payable to him by the corporation, cost of the alternative conveyance arranged by the complainant and compensation for harassment. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum had observed that looking at the circumstances, the court found deficiency in service on all these counts on part of Delhi Automobile Limited. The forum also awarded a consolidated compensation of Rs 15, 000 to the complainant. |
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Bar Council’s notice to 15 advocates Chandigarh, November 20 The secretary of the Bar Council informed that the council had received a confidential report from its committees that some advocates practising at the High Court had gone to different places like Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Muktsar, Bathinda and Karnal for procuring work. |
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PO arrested in court complex Chandigarh, November 20 According to the police, the accused, Mahavir Singh, a resident of Abubshahar village, near Dabwali, had come here in connection with the bail of his brother who is also an accused in the same case registered in Dabwali in February, 1999. On the High Court premises, he was recognised by the complainant, Chottu Ram, who managed to apprehend him. He was later handed over to the local police. It was then learnt that he is also wanted in several other cases, including an attempt to murder and rioting. Mahavir was later produced before a local court which remanded him to judicial custody for a day and directed the Chandigarh police to hand him over to the Haryana police tomorrow. |
His photos are refreshing because they have variety Chandigarh, November 20 The last time he held an exhibition in March, 2000, he was experimenting with a wide variety of subjects, trying to find himself. This time he has restricted himself to three subjects,” Nature”, “Life” & “Abstracts.” All the pictures were taken during a brief holiday in Europe. Undoubtedly, he remains passionately fond of nature and his landscapes. Both his colour and black and white pictures eloquently portray the serenity of Swiss countryside. The picture of the lonely swan is particularly poetic. Those who used their cameras in the mellow to hazy sunlight available in Europe will appreciate the photographs better because sharp contrasts are difficult to come by and definition suffers. Surkhab has managed well despite using borrowed equipment and shooting from moving trains and boats. Particularly interesting is the picture of two men engrossed in conversation on a quay beside their boat. In “Swiss Landscape” he has effectively integrated the glare in his lenses to compose a picture that can be distinguished as photo art. This definitely marks his progress towards maturity. He has a flare for taking night scenes and has created some lonely pictures of Venice by night. “The magical cap” is also remarkable, so is a Swiss town by the night. He has handled the black and white medium well, not only in graphic representation of Swiss scenery but most importantly in portraying some sensitive moments in human lives. His impish sense of humour is still there and the picture “No worries, no hurries.....” is very amusing. Having just turned 20, he has a special sensitivity for children’s feelings and has portrayed their moods softly and affectionately.
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Strokes of self-expression Chandigarh, November 20 The works by Jatin Gandhi which went into evidence at the Museum of Fine Arts, Panjab University, today, follow in the same line. They can be categorised as “colourful” self expressions by the artist, who is showing his works for the first time. The works are all about a maze of intriguing images, marked by rough edges at times. Highly figurative in approach, Gandhi uses his mediums to reveal his own planes of thought at particular moments in time. In some works, artist’s effort is evident and strokes seem to have been monitored to put across as art fragments of thought born in the subconscious mind. Other walled canvases, like the one titled, ‘The bride’s soul’, reflect a tangled maze of artist’s personal recollection of bonds and feelings, as he analyses them. Another characteristic feature of the collection is its less-polished look, furthered by random strokes. To that extent, some works exude freedom. The thought grows out of canvas perimeters and speaks in a more universal language than personal. Gandhi’s rambling may also confuse the viewer at times, but his works are about honesty and creativity. The show will be on till November 24. |
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Painting the romance of rituals Chandigarh, November 20 This time the theme rests upon the Indian tradition. Working on the subject of ceremonies and rituals, the participants have tried to evolve mature works which powerfully reflect both form and content. The artists have, by and large, stuck to the theme, but aberrations of thought are evident in some works which are rather loosely connected to the said theme. The works are bold and colourful, coming from artists of Delhi, Jammu, Lucknow, Meerut and Shimla. Some local entries are also seen. Interestingly, two works are by the faculty members of the local Government College of Art, Sector 10. Its nice to see the instructors and the instructed compete at the same front. Some of the works put up in the exhibition have already been awarded. |
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