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Law students boycott classes
Chandigarh, March 9 The students raised slogans against the university authorities. Evening law classes were also boycotted. The Law Department Chairman, Mr Shashi Sharma, said the Vice-Chancellor had been apprised of the situation but the university was bound by rules which had to be followed by the students. Sources in the department said the Head of the Department had recommended to the VC that these students had been admitted late since they were migrating from other universities. Their late admission had been approved by the VC and hence they should be exempted from the payment of late fee. However, the VC had made it clear that all late admission students would have to pay extra fee. A dharna led by PUSU president Rupinderjeet Singh Mann was also staged. The students also demanded that the result of revaluation should be declared before the last date for filling reappear examination forms. “The authorities are befooling students by taking money for both revaluation and reappear, as the result of revaluation is not declared on time,” Mann said. The department authorities had also not consulted department representatives during the preparation of the datesheet, he said. The canteens of the department and the UIET had been lying locked as no contractor was ready to operate as the rent fixed by the authorities was high, he added.
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Taxation reforms discussed
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, March 9 The introduction of the SARAL form was to encourage tax compliance. “Reforms are often off track when too much attention is paid to unnecessary details which are un-called for and tax-friendly measures are not introduced. In addition to lowering tax rates, the government should ensure the generation of awareness among people that tax servants/officials are helpers and not enforcement agencies,” he added. Prof Bal Krishna, Director- Principal, Rayat and Bahra College of Law and former Chairman, Department of Laws, PU, said in order to streamline the taxation process, an integrated tax policy should be formulated to plug loopholes. Prof Veer Singh, Dean University Instruction, PU, remarked that taxation was an important ingredient of economic policies in the context of globalisation. “Tax policies should reflect simplicity, transparency, accountability and the will of the people,” he said. Film on right to information: Critique, a students’ discussion forum at the university, will organise a film screening and discussion on “Right to information: its meanings for Indian democracy” at the Library Hall, Department of Laws, tomorrow.PUPIN cards: The PU Controller of Examinations has stated that details regarding roll numbers and examination centres allotted to candidates (both private and regular) for BA/B.Sc/BBA/BCA/B.Com I, II and III annual examinations can be accessed on www.puchd.ac.in.Since PUPIN cards have already been issued to regular/college students therefore, no fresh card/roll no card would be issued this year to those appearing for the examinations. The students can contact the centre superintendent concerned along with the PUPIN card for taking the examination. Practical exam cancelled: The Controller of examinations has notified that the practical examination in philosophy for BA/B.Sc (general), part II, which was scheduled to be held from March 20, would not be held this year.
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Students given warm send-off
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, March 9 The students presented a colourful extravaganza of songs and dance. A fashion show was also organised for final year students in which Khushboo was chosen Miss GGSCW while Vandana and Nivedita were chosen first and second runners-up, respectively. Anchal was selected Miss Charming. The Principal, Dr Harinderjit Kaur, wished success to outgoing students. Women’s Day celebrated: Principal, staff and students of SD College, Sector 32, Chandigarh, celebrated International Women’s Day yesterday. The Principal, Dr A.C. Vaid, stressed upon the need to provide equal status and opportunities to both daughters and sons. He saluted women for their various roles.Other faculty members, including Dr Jagwant Singh, Mr Ajay Sharma, Ms Ashima Dhir, Ms Madhu Sharma, Ms Sunila Sharma and Mr Prakash Sharma also spoke.
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Panache 2K6 organised
Mohali, March 9 A variety of events such as classical dance, folk performances, bhangra, gidha, antakshri, technical events like technical paper presentations in the disciplines of electronics and communication Information technology, computer
science engineering, bio-technology, bio-chemical and chemical engineering and technical quiz, literary events like polemics, mock press, rangoli, mehndi and face painting, were part of the festival. The main cultural event of the festival was Rock Show and DJ-Nite. Dr S.S. Koonar, Principal of the college, said, "This two-day techno-cultural festival provides a platform to the engineering students to display their skills and talents in various events and activities. A large number of teams from various engineering colleges are participating".
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Insurance firm told to pay claim to accident victim
Chandigarh, March 9 Earlier, the complainant had filed a claim application before the PLA alleging that her car met with an accident on November 16, 2004, and after a preliminary survey by the insurance company, it was got repaired from the authorised dealer. However, the insurance company wrongly rejected her claim on the ground that she had no insurable interest in the car on the date of accident, since the date on the transferred RC was October 19, 2004. While arguing the case, the counsel for the applicant, Mr Pankaj Chandgothia, contended that Ms Monika had entered into an agreement for sale of the vehicle with Mr Rajesh Bansal. As per the agreement, the title in the car would pass to the purchaser only upon the physical receipt of the transferred RC in his name and the balance payment was to be paid at that time. The transfer of the RC was applied on October 19, 2004, and it bore the said date. But the same was actually received from the registering authority by the purchaser in the last week of December, 2004. Accordingly, Ms. Monika continued to be the title owner of the car and insurable interest. Headed by Mr R.P. Bajaj, Chairman of the PLA, in his order observed "had the new RC actually been issued on October 19, 2004, it would have been mentioned in the survey report dated December 8, 2004, but the report said that it was still with the registering authority" Moreover, the vehicle at the time of accident was being driven by the husband of the applicant, which shows that the vehicle also was in possession of the previous owner. Thus in the given circumstances the sale of the car was incomplete by the time it met with the accident. Crpn told to pay Rs 1.40 lakh
The District Forum-II, Chandigarh, has directed the Life Insurance Corporation of India to pay Rs 1.40 lakh as the sum assured of two insurance policies along with interest at a rate of 6 per cent per annum and Rs 2,500 as costs of litigation. Mr Rajesh Kumar, son and nominee of deceased Nanki Devi of Sector 25, Kumhar Colony, had earlier filed a complaint alleging that LIC had wrongly refused to pay the death claim under two insurance policies taken by her mother, to him as the nominee under the policies. One policy was taken on September 20, 2002, for a sum of Rs 1 lakh and another on May 10, 2002, for an assured sum of Rs 40,000. Nanki Devi expired on March 20, 2003. The LIC in its reply contended that since it was an early claim within one year of the commencement of the policy, it was got investigated as per norms. It was found that the deceased had earlier taken two other policies in her name, a fact which was not disclosed by her while filling the proposal form for the subject policies. The corporation stated that her claim had been repudiated for concealing these material facts in the proposal form which resulted in issuance of the policy in question by keeping the LIC in the dark. The Forum observed that deceased Nanki Devi was employed as a sweeper and was an illiterate lady. She was not explained the significance of making a declaration.
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SSP urged to restore lawyer’s security
Chandigarh, March 9 CBI officials
reprimanded
The CBI Special Judge on Thursday reprimanded CBI officials for appearing late while producing ASI Kaka Singh of the Chandigarh police, who was arrested on Wednesday while accepting a bribe of Rs 3,000. The ASI was first taken to the court of the CJM before producing him in the CBI court.
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Classical music not getting its due, rues sitar maestro
Panchkula, march 9 In city to perform at a concert at the PGI Bhargava auditorium organised by SpicMacay along with the Tribune Group of Newspapers, he rues that the rich cultural heritage of soul enriching classical arts is losing to the glamour of pop music and sports as far as the media coverage is concerned. He refers to the excitement generated by the cricket match in Mohali among viewers and the media. He reiterates that even the British regime had stalled the propagation of Indian classical musical for centuries, but it (classical music) only emerged stronger. He supplements his claim on the basis of his captivating performances at the UNESCO festival in Perth, and Trinidad and Montreux festivals, besides those in Australia, where on persistent demand he had to deliver 87 lecture demonstrations and 27 music concerts in 67 days. A proponent of the Senia gharana and trained under the tutelage of Ustad Mushtaq Ali Khan he gave sitar recital at12. He taught at Delhi University for 40 years and is credited with inventing eight ragas, besides authoring books on music. Pandit Debu favours the introduction of classical music in schools as a compulsory subject. He says that some musicians with dominant use of rhythm indulge in jugglery which eclipses “sacha swar jo hi Ishwar hota hai.” “Change is, however, inevitable as even my young sitarist son believes in experimentation and blending the traditional with the modern but within a specified parameter. He will join me to play sitar in the city later this month,” he adds. |
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A sensuous musical journey
Chandigarh, March 9 After a welcome address by Dr K.K. Talwar, PGI Director, Pandit Debu Chaudhri took centre stage to weave magic on his 17-fret sitar. He began the recital with an elaborate “alaap” of raga Bihaag, delving deep to form a melodic character and form. Displaying his mastery over the instrument, he embellished raga Vistar with stress on the musical notes in “khairaj.” A latent rhythmic pattern was weaved in Jod “alaap” before the ustad doled out the composition in slow tempo set to “teen taal.” The next “bandish” in Drut laya was equally captivating. He gave a complete illustration of the raga, effectively executing the “taans” in electrifying rapidity. He took the audience on a sensuous musical voyage. The audience responded with standing ovation to his rare calibre. Anoop Ghosh gave perfect accompaniment on tabla while Anita Ghosh provided drone on tanpura. Earlier, Ms Meenaxi Anand Choudhry, Chief Secretary to the Haryana Government, inaugurated the spring fest. |
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Thin crowd marks first day’s play
Mohali, March 9 The turning up of less than 10,000 spectators was contrary to the PCA’s expectations of packed stands on all days of the match. Rain in the afternoon following stoppage of play due to bad light on two occasions added insult to the injuries as most of the spectators left the stadium midway. The terrace and chairs blocks wore a deserted look. However, the general block had some crowd. “The holding of the match during the final exams of students is a major cause for the thin attendance. The authorities should consider all factors in mind before finalising the schedules of such reputed matches”, viewed Rajinder Pal Singh, a collegiate who came along with his friends to see the match. On the other hand Ajay Kumar and Pankaj Sharma blamed the increased rates for empty stands. “Spending Rs 2,500 for a chair block seat and Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 for terrace and AC lounge, respectively, is not really worth it,” said the duo. The PCA’s marketing skills came under sharp focus as there were few hoardings. “This is another proof that the popularity graph of the Test matches has been declining,” opined Mohan Kalsi, a local resident. In the chair block the guests from Britain made their presence felt as most of the seats were occupied by the members of the well-known Barmy Army. The PCA authorities were expecting more than 3,000 foreigners but the number of them was ranging between 500 and 700. Though most of the seats were empty, the entry of over 50 schoolchildren was denied by the security personnel at the gates as they did not have tickets. The private security manning the gates turned down all requests of the so-called influential persons, including policemen, who wanted free entry for their near and dear ones. Fredy, a cricket fan from England while returning to his hotel, said, “No doubt the weather was very fine but we are disappointed as it hampered the game time and again.” |
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More’s comments on Ganguly
bothers Sidhu
Chandigarh, March 9 He felt sorry about the treatment meted out to the “player of immense calibre” like Sourav Ganguly. “Players like Sunil Gavaskar or Kapil Dev have departed from the team in a graceful manner. Sourav, being the most successful captain should not be disgraced like this,” he said. Sidhu said Kiran More should also abstain from “passing a final judgement” on Ganguly. Praising Mumbai batsman Wasim Jaffer, he said he could be an asset to the Indian team over the months to come. “Jaffer is like a fixed deposit and can be encashed any time,” he said in a lighter vein. On Indian bowling attack he stated that “we still are in need of a bowler who should have the capacity to claim not less than five wickets.” The idea of dropping of VVS Laxman from the Mohali Test by the selectors also did not appeal to the former opener. |
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Panchkula reigns on day 1
Panchkula, March 9 In the handball quarterfinal event played today, Panchkula thrashed Jind 8-0. In the basketball semifinal, Panchkula beat Hisar. Anju Dua came first clocking 1:34 sec in 400 m while Rajbeer came first, clocking 1.04.68 sec in the same event in the men’s group. 400 m (women): Anju Dua 1, Sharmila 2, Rajbala 3. 400 m (men): Rajbiir 1, Vishnu Das 2, Ramesh Lalit 3. 1500 m (men): Dalbir 1, Amar Chand 2, Satbir 3. 1500 m (women): Anju Dua 1, Radha Rani 2, Santosh 3.
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