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University teachers discuss retirement age issue
Chandigarh, October 20
The office-bearers of the Punjab Federation of University Teachers Association (PFUTA) held a meeting to express resentment against the silence of the Punjab Government over the enhancement of retirement age from 60 to 62 years for the university teachers of Punjab and Chandigarh.
PU Notes
PU booklet on admission trends soon
Chandigarh, October 20
Panjab University’s University Employment Information and Guidance Bureau will bring out a booklet on admission trends of the university. According to Mr Dinesh K. Gupta, chief of the bureau, this is for the benefit of prospective admission seekers to the various courses run by the university.
No teaching at PU on Oct 23, 24
Chandigarh October 20
Teaching work at Panjab University shall remain suspended on October 23 and 24 to give extended holidays to the students on the occasion of Divali.
However, the university administrative offices, including departments, shall remain open on both these days and examinations, interviews and meetings etc. shall take place as per schedule.
Fresh Indo-Global students welcomed
Mohali, October 20
The Indo-Global College of Engineering,
Abhipur, organised a cultural extravaganza “Lamhe-06” to welcome fresh batches of students in Indo-Global Colleges.
The function was a cultural bonanza packed with a variety of entertaining events such as dances, skits and mimicry. The audience had fits of laughter when a comedy “Bollywood in Classroom” and a mimicry item were presented by
Saurabh.
Students celebrate Divali with the blind
Mohali, October 20
Divali celebrations turned into a memory for a life time for students of the Gian Jyoti Institute of Management and Technology
(GJIMT) here when they chose to be the eyes and ears of over 30 visually handicapped children here last evening.
Students of the Society for the Care of the Blind celebrate Divali with students of the Gian Jyoti
Institute of Management and Technology in Mohali on Thursday.
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Students hold anti-cracker rally
Chandigarh, October 20
An anti-cracker rally was held by students of the Eco-Club of Chandigarh Baptist School, Sector 45, here yesterday. The rally was held to spread awareness among residents about the harmful effects of pollution caused by crackers. Students carried placards and banners with anti-cracker slogans written on them and walked through different sectors of the city.
Students say no to crackers
Chandigarh, October 20
The Chandigarh Social Welfare Board and Society for Social Health organised Divali celebrations for children in various creches run by the board, at
Yuvsata. Mrs Lalit Joshi, Chairperson of the board, was the chief guest.
From Schools
Divali celebrated at Shemrock
Mohali, October 20
Students and staff of Shemrock School celebrated Divali. The students decorated
diyas, candles and made Rangoli. The celebrations began with a special morning assembly. A skit was presented by the children on the occasion.
| Students of Hemkunt Public School celebrate Divali
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Students of Golden Bells Public School, Sector 77, celebrate Divali
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Divali celebrated in school
Mohali, October 20
Students of Shivalik Public School potrayed their creative skills by participating in various competitions organised in the school. The theme was “Control of air and noise pollution arising out of bursting of fire crackers.” Students participated in poster making contest and power-point presentations.
Contests mark Divali celebrations
Dera Bassi, October 20
Various competitions marked Divali celebrations at Deepmala Public School here yesterday,
Kajal and group won the first prize in dandia, and Khusboo and group was placed second. Amita and Ankit were placed first and second, respectively, in the lamp decoration contest. Ramanjit and Jaskirat stood first and second, respectively in the candle decoration competition.
Inter-house play contest at YPS
Mohali, October 20
Annual inter-house plays were staged at Yadvindra Public School here yesterday. The Hindi plays dealt with a wide range of topics. Patiala house staged "Bhola Ram ka Jeev" which highlighted the plight of a common man caught in an inefficient and corrupt system.
HARTRON annual function
Chandigarh, October 20
A medley of songs, folk dances and a fashion show marked the annual function of the HARTRON workstation computer training institute held at the Tagore Theatre here yesterday. Students from the MMC computer workstation in Sectors 8 and 35, Panchkula and Pinjore participated in various cultural activities.
Students given cash awards
Chandigarh, October 20
A freshers’ party-cum-talent hunt function was held at Doaba Polytechnic, Raipur. Mr M.S. Bath, Chairman, Doaba Group of Colleges, was the chief guest.
Students presented a colourful cultural programme. Sukhwinder Singh, Piyush Ranjan, Mandeep Sharma, Amit Kumar and 15 others got cash awards.
CAT reserves order on dismissed IT inspectors
Chandigarh, October 20
After hearing the arguments of the dismissed Income Tax inspectors, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) today reserved the judgment.
Over a year back, the dismissed inspectors had approached the tribunal after their services were terminated by the Income Tax Department in 2001, stating that the nomination letters issued by the Staff Selection Commission were forged.
District Courts
Youth sentenced for molestation
Chandigarh, October 20
A Sector 52 resident, Surjit, was today sentenced to a one-year imprisonment for outraging the modesty of a women. The sentence was today pronounced by the
JMIC, Mr R.K. Singla.
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