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‘Need for vocational education policy’ SAS Nagar, December 12 He said the three-day conference would adopt a resolution of strengthening vocational development among the students. After the conference, the COBSE would recommend that the pre-vocational and vocational training be given in the industry, agriculture and the service sector— either in schools or nearby centres. A dual system of education had to be adopted. Prof D.C. Baroowa, Chairman of the COBSE, said there was much to be achieved in the vocational stream. There was mismatch between the allotment of subjects and selection of schools in certain states. He said there was a lack of self employment and wage-employment and the industry-institution link was missing. Starting vocational education courses in colleges, including engineering colleges, training programmee for vocational stream subject and introducing economy oriented vocational subjects was required, said Dr Baroowa. The participants in the conference suggested that a vocational education policy was required. Mr H.S. Mattewal, in his address, said the situation of school in the rural areas was not good. There was a shortage of dedicated teachers, he said adding that teachers were not respected. He opined that the teachers should be paid well. Prof MA Charoo, Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir School Board of Education, said after a initial jolt due to militancy, the school infrastructure in the state had been revamped. He claimed that the dropout rate of students in J and K was 70 per cent against the national dropout rate of 92 per cent. He announced that the board had decided to supply xerox copies of answer sheets to students to allow them a change to improve their performance. It would ensure transparency and put pressure on the evaluater to properly check
answer sheet of a student. Earlier, Dr D.K. Vaid, Professor at the Central Institute of Vocational Education, Bhopal, presented his paper on the theme of the conference. |
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‘Ambedkar’s dream unfulfilled’ Chandigarh, December 12 This was stated by various speakers during a panel discussion on “Life, mission and works of Dr B.R. Ambedkar” organised by the Department of Sociology, Panjab University, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare, UT Administration at PU here today. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest, Ms Neeru Nanda, Adviser to the UT Administrator stated that the need of the hour was not just literacy but also creating an awareness about their rights among the needy and downtrodden. Prof K. Gopal Iyer of the Department of Sociology, PU, talked to the audience about the extent of untouchability and discrimination against the lower castes in Punjab. He said in Punjab the situation had always been better as compared to other states but the picture was still not clear in villages in the state. Giving figures for the city, Prof Iyer explained that more than 16 per cent population of the city belongs to either the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes and the Chandigarh Administration should be taking steps to ensure that their rights were safeguarded. Ms Madhvi Kataria, Director Social Welfare, UT Administration talked about the life and achievements of Baba Sahib Ambedkar. Other speakers who shared their views on the matter included Prof Sukhdev Thorat from JNU, New Delhi, Mr C.R. Bali of Bhim Patrika, Jalandhar, Mr G.S.Bal, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Amritsar, Prof Chaman Lal, Dept of Hindi, Punjabi University, Patiala and Mr Keshava Kayastha, Chairman, Department of Sociology, PU. |
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Students rally against female foeticide Chandigarh, December 12 Addressing a rally organised against the menace of female foeticide at the Parade Ground, General Jacob asserted that the amendment should cover all possible, current and future technologies that aided and abetted sex determination. Referring to recent advertisements in some newspapers, he asserted that American medical kits were available in the market which permitted couples to select the sex of their child. General Jacob further asserted that the Administration was determined to implement the Act with the help of non-government organisations. Claiming that a “girl child” was as important as a “boy”, General Jacob also underlined the need for launching a concerted campaign against the “evil practice” of female foeticide. He insisted that female foeticide was disturbing the male-female ratio. General Jacob said killing of a girl child was the greatest sin. He said there should not be any discrimination. “We need to change the basic attitude of the people on this subject,” he insisted. The Administrator further exhorted the children to help society in changing the attitude towards this evil practice by spreading the message against this practice in their homes and neighbourhood. Earlier, during the function, Rt. Rev. Bishop Gerald Mathias, Bishop of Chandigarh, Shimla Diocese, welcomed the Governor. The students of Harikrishan Public School also sang a welcome song while students of St. John’s School, St. Stephen’s School and St. Kabir’s school presented their views on the subject. A play was also enacted by students of St.Stephen’s School. More than 8,000 school children carrying placards with message condemning the evil of female foeticide participated in the rally against the growing menace of female foeticide. Besides students from the schools belonging to the Independent Schools Association, a large number of women from the slum areas also participated in the rally. Children from different schools assembled in five different sectors in the city including Matka Chowk, Tagore Theatre, Kisan Bhawan and Bal Bhawan and marched towards the Parade Ground in Sector 17. Students also recited poems and slogans asking the residents to ‘’stop killing the girl child”, claiming that “a boy or girl, child is a pearl.’’ The Bishop, Gerald Mathias appealed to people and administration to curb this moral and social evil. The Bishop said he wanted the campaign against the growing menace to be an ongoing one. The President, Independent Schools Association, Mr D.S. Bedi, delivered the vote of
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Kids add innocent grace to ‘festivals of India’ Chandigarh, December 12 Aged between three to six years, the 340-odd children of the school presented the “Festivals of India’’ in a song and dance sequence, each better than the other. Beginning with a “Saraswati vanadana,” enthusiasm marked Lohri celebrations followed by kite flying to mark the advent of Basant. Wearing yellow turbans, the boys danced with the girls wearing yellow dupattas with their brightly coloured suits to the song, “Aye aye re basant bahar’’. Colourful Holi was thoroughly enjoyed on stage by the students as they coloured each other with powder of different hues. The festival ended with Radha-Krishan Lila associated with the festival. Dances marked Id, Rakhi and Baisakhi celebrations. However, the Navratra celebrations depicting Durgapuja, beautifully enacted by the kids, won tremendous applause while the garba of Gujarat added to the celebration. Divali followed by a “nagar kirtan” led by the “Panj Pyaras” proved to be a hit. Singing of carols to mark Christmas with Santa Claus making an entry with Jingle Bells being played in the background and celebrations for the New Year marked the conclusion of the programme. Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Dr K.N. Pathak, inaugurated the annual function by lighting the lamp. The Principal, Ms Mamta Kohli, read the school report on the occasion. |
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PU convocation on Dec 28 Chandigarh, December 12 |
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Website launched Chandigarh, December 12 The home page of the website provides information on the admission process, the fee structure and eligibility and the teaching faculty in addition to information about office-bears of the
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HIGH COURT Chandigarh, December 12 The orders were pronounced on a bunch of four petitions filed by part-time employees. Their case for regularisation was rejected on the short ground that as per the instructions issued by the government on February 1, 1999, an employee, seeking regularisation, should be employed through an employment exchange. Delivering the verdict, Mr Justice H.S. Bedi and Mr Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel of the High Court observed: “We find that in this situation, the requirement that the candidates should be recruited through an employment exchange can not be made applicable at this belated stage and would also be arbitrary as some of the employees such as one of the petitioners has put in some 25 years of service. The matter thus requires consideration by the State Government taking into account the basis ground realities”. Disposing of the petitions, the Judges also directed the petitioners to forward a representation to the State Government seeking reconsideration of their cases. The Judges further ruled that the decision should be taken within four months from the date of receiving a certified copy of the order.
Bail granted Directing the grant of bail to Haryana’s former Revenue Minister Anand Singh Dangi in two cheating and forgery cases, Mr Justice K.C. Gupta of the High Court on Wednesday, dismissed three petitions filed by the state of Haryana seeking the cancellation of bail granted to him in other cases. Pronouncing the orders on one of his bail applications, Mr Justice Gupta observed: “The petitioner is stated to be a permanent resident of Madina village in Rohtak district where he has property so there is no question that he will flea from justice, or that if he is allowed to remain on bail he would not appear in the Court. So there is no reasonable apprehension regarding the petitioner not joining the process of law or to be brought to face the sentence”. In the other case, the Judge added: “There is no apprehension that Dangi would tamper with the prosecution evidence because it is mostly documentary in nature and in possession of the state. The petitioner at present is not in a position to win over the official witnesses or to influence them, or even to tamper with the evidence”. Dismissing the appeals filed by the state, Mr Justice Gupta held in one of the cases: “It is yet to be determined from the evidence that Anand Singh Dangi had misused his position and had caused loss to the state to the tune of crores of rupees. So far, there is no oral testimony of the claimants that they were not allotted land, and, on the other hand, Dangi’s henchmen had grabbed the land”. It may be recalled that five cases under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code were registered against Dangi. According to the prosecution, Dangi had misused his powers as the Revenue Minister and had given undue benefit to his own men with the help of the department officials, causing loss of crorers of rupees to the state.
Notice issued Taking up an application filed by Haryana’s Director-General of Police S.P.S. Rathore seeking the grant of anticipatory bail in the Ruchika case, Mr Justice R.C. Kathuria of the High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation for January 3 next year. In his application, Rathore stated that the bail application had been filed as CBI’s Special Magistrate had directed the addition of Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, regarding abetment to suicide, in the chargesheet filed by the premier investigation agency against him. He added that Section 306 was not even prima facie made out against him and the Special Magistrate’s orders had already been challenged by him in the High Court.
Back wages Issuing notice of motion to Haryana’s Transport Commissioner Rajan Gupta and General Manager Yash Pal Yadav on a petition filed by a yard master with Haryana Roadways at Jhajjar, Mr Justice Mehtab Singh Gill of the High Court on Wednesday directed them to show cause why the representation of the petitioner for payment of back wages and other reliefs had not be decided within the stipulated time as directed by the Court. Seeking the initiation of contempt proceedings, Randhir Singh had earlier contended that the respondents had deliberately disobeyed the orders by not passing a speaking order within a month as directed by the Court.
Field officers Mr Justice Mehtab Singh Gill of the High Court on Wednesday directed that Field Officers shall not be appointed in the Punjab State Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank till further orders. The orders were pronounced on a petition filed by Fatehgarh Sahib Primary Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank Limited. The petitioner had contended that the state bank had framed common cadre rules for the employees but only an apex society, and not a central society, could constitute a common cadre. Counsel for the petitioner had alleged that the bank, under the garb of common cadre, was making the appointments. |
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Commission dismisses 29 appeals Chandigarh, December 12 The relevant facts necessary for the disposal of these appeals were mainly taken from the complaint filed by Mr Kultar Rai, a resident of Sector 15-A, Chandigarh. The complainant, Mr Kultar Rai, had stated in the complaint that he had deposited Rs 10,000 at an interest rate of 19.5 per cent per annum for a period of 18 months with the DCM Financial Services, Chandigarh. The complainant alleged that after 18 months, the debentures were preserved for redemption, but the payment was not made. The complainant had prayed to direct the company to refund the maturity amount of Rs 15,040 with interest till the date of payment. In addition the complainant claimed an amount of Rs 1,500 towards the cost of litigation. Similarly, 29 other complainants had also invested different amounts for various maturity periods with the firm. But the apellant company did not pay maturity proceeds to them. Later they filed complaints under the Consumer Protection Act. The commission held that the DCM Financial Services Limited was deficient in service and the Consumer Forum-II had rightly held it responsible. Therefore the impugned order of the District Forum-II was upheld. |
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Bar council case
adjourned till Dec 14 Chandigarh, December 12 Meanwhile, the Punjab and Haryana Bar Council had filed an application before the BCI seeking permission to use various funds collected by the council. Sources revealed that the Punjab and Haryana Bar Council had stated in the application that a majority of the council members were with them (17) and only 7 of the members had filed case against them. Therefore the council would allow funds for the welfare of the advocates. The member of the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, Mr S.P. Gupta, and seven others had filed a case against the Chairman of the Bar Council, Dr Anmol Rattan and vice-president, Mr Balwan Singh Sohag, challenging their election and constitution and reconstitution of the various committees of the Bar Council. The Bar Council of India had earlier directed the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana that it would not deal with any policy or financial and would not implement any decision taken on any financial matter after October 10. |
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Crisp adaptation of Shaw’s script Chandigarh, December 12 The Department of Indian Theatre has done equally well to enact the play in the spirit it was created. The second day of the presentation of ‘Azar ka khwab’ at the open-air theatre of the department in PU had a thick audience, confirming the success of the maiden show yesterday. Directed by Anjala Maharishi and designed by the chairman of the Department, Dr Mahendra, the play proved its mettle as a mature theatrical production. The sets, costumes, lighting, props and make-up fitted the scheme of the script well enough to enhance its value. Anjala’s touch was evident throughout the work, which came across as an effort with a meaning. The plot takes off from a plain bet between Azar, a professor in linguistics, and his friend Farhat. The professor succeeds in meeting his own challenge of lending articulation to an inarticulate girl. The story grows with the professor using his skills to imbibe elements of culture in an uncultured and uneducated girl, who finally grooms herself so well that she can place herself in the fine coterie. She is now an upper-class begum, whose sophistication speaks up for her. |
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Medley of songs, skits & dances Chandigarh, December 12 What followed was a depiction of fine talent by children and adults alike. The highlight of the evening was the vigorous bhangra performance by Ashok Rana and party on the famous folk song of Sarabjeet Cheema: “Dhol vajda te tundi vajdi...” Closely following this presentation in so far as merit goes were a host of items including dance on a Govinda song by KIran Tiwari, ballet entitled “udeekan” by Vandana and Navneet, Dance on the Babbu Mann song: “Saon di jhadi o lagi saon di jhadi...main vi khada chat te o kothe te khadi...” and bhangra by G.S. Gill and party. A special reference goes to the legendary Rafi song (Nazar na lag jaye kisi ki rahon mein) by Ganesh Prasad, who recreated the old melody very finely. Rekha Arora’s presentation of the evergreen Asha song “Jaiye aap kahan jayenge” was also delightful. Bhopal and party also presented Gursharn Singh’s play titled “Toya” on the occasion of Sargam today. The cast included Umesh Nagpal, T.B. Gandhi, Rajiv Mehta, Yogesh among others. The folk song by B.S. Matoria and Gurvinder was also impressive. The prizes were given away at the end of the show, which was compered by Raj Kumar and Aruna Khurana. |
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New version of “Mahabharata” Chandigarh, December 12 “Mahabharata” a 52 episode serial, will give the viewers experience of the latest technology in production interwined with the real essence of the epic , said group CEO, Zee Telefilms Limited, Mr Sandeep Goyal. The shooting of the new version has been done at Umargaon in Gujarat and other parts of the country. |
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