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PEC finalises vision document
Chandigarh, January 4 The vision statement is the basic blueprint for various future policies of the administration. It says the PEC is to strive to become a centre of excellence in technical education and research and to occupy a place amongst the most eminent institutions of the nation. The mission includes an objective to augment the presence of international students to 10 per cent. Known for focus on theoretical knowledge, it has added in its mission: to achieve excellence in application-oriented research in selected areas of technology to contribute to the development of the region and the nation. The strategies include upgradation of teaching and evaluation methodologies to the standards of leading institutions of the world, enhance interaction with industry, augment the proportion of postgraduate students in the college to at least 30 per cent and sponsor and encourage publication of books and monographs of original works by the faculty. In order to encourage research activities, the committee members have said the college should select and develop centers of research in areas of immediate relevance to the industry and enterprise in the region; strengthen PhD programme by enrolling increasing number of full-time students; encourage research and development of cooperation with faculty of IITs and other reputed institutions and industrial organisations and setting up an incubation park. The committee has also suggested that the college simplify the procedures and increase awareness towards individual responsibility and develop a support system both for students and faculty. The college will strive to pay emphasis on improving academic performance of students admitted on preferential basis and building additional hostel facilities for students. In order to involve alumni, a data base of alumni to enhance networking will be created. Establishment of an alumni centre with help from alumni is also a part of the vision. The college will also collect archival material to prepare the history of the college.
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I am not solely responsible, says UBS Reader
Chandigarh, January 4 Talking to The Tribune he said the facts for the ranking of the school are collected by the UBS Chairman from various faculty members and a large number of students are also involved in the process. “In 1994-1995 I was asked to compile this information, which I did. After that I have been one of the many faculty members who provided the required data. Never again have I been specifically assigned the work of compiling and forwarding data,” he said. In a reply to an inquiry officer, in an unrelated set of allegations which Mr Manoj Sharma is facing, he has listed the ranking of the UBS as one of his many achievements. “On numerous occasions, I have been assigned the task of ranking the business school in various business magazines and have interacted with various ranking agencies like Business World, Business India, Business Standard, Outlook, and have been successful in ranking UBS in the top 10 business schools of India during 1994-1995,” he states. When asked why there is such a wide discrepancy between the actual position in the UBS and the date that had been reportedly supplied, Mr Manoj Sharma said the data provided by the business school had included the various central facilities available to a UBS student. “For example, a UBS student, being a part of the university can use the university library, the auditorium, etc. All central facilities including hostels, staff houses, computers, etc, have been mentioned in the data. Other B Schools located in larger campuses also do this sort of representation of
data," he said. However, when asked about how all university seminars were said as having been organised by UBS alone, he replied he did not know how the entire data was collected. “I am neither the ranking-in-charge nor the placement coordinator. After 2003, I have not held any such responsibility,” he said. Incidentally, Mr Sharma was removed from the post of the placement coordinator following a written complaint filed by about 80 students of the department alleging that he was biased in favour of certain students and had been misusing his post. Mr Sharma further added that the final data is sent to ranking agencies under the sign and seal of the UBS chairman, who at any point of time could have objected, if the data was fudged. The PU Vice-Chancellor, Prof R.C. Sobti yesterday constituted a fact-finding committee to look into the scandal.
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Guru Gobind Singh’s birth anniversary celebrated
Chandigarh, January 4 Various students spoke on Guru Gobind Singh’s contribution to society. College principal Dr A.N. Garg said Guru Gobind Singh was a good manager and organiser. He reminded them of the Guru’s humanitarian zeal and sacrifice. Dr Inderjit Kaur of the Punjabi department recited a self-composed poem on Guru Gobind Singh. Dr Gaganinder Kaur, head of the department, spoke on the Guru’s contribution to literature. Dr Sukhdev Sharma, head of the department of history, said Guru Gobind Singh was a martyr. He emphasised on the Guru’s role in giving the concept of saint soldier.
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NSS workshop concludes
Chandigarh, January 4 In the wake of this programme, Dr M.S. Bains, Programme Coordinator, NSS, Panjab University, visited a number of colleges and addressed the volunteers. In his speeches, Dr Bains explained in detail the role and importance of the NSS. He exhorted volunteers to follow the path of truth shown by Gurus and Saints for the well being of the society.
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Award for scientist
Chandigarh, January 4 According to the Chairperson, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, recently, Dr Kumar had received “ISN CAEN Travel Award” under the young scientist category, Ole’s Raffelson Young Investigator Award in the field of
Neuro-Psychopharmacology, and various travel awards in 2006 for attending 7th Biennial Meeting of the Asian Pacific Society for Neurochemistry (Singapore), International Brain Research Organisation travel award for attending 17th Annual meeting of American
Neuro-psychiatric association held in California, USA.
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50,000 deaths occur annually due to snakebite in India
Chandigarh, January 4 Studies over the Indian snakes have shown that out of 100 only 30 snakes are poisonous. Only 15 snakes inject venom into its prey, claimed Dr Ian D. Simpson, Head of the WHO Snakebite group. Dr Simpson also has a credit for the discovery of a venomous hump nosed pit viper in Tamil Nadu. Dr Simpson was in the city to deliver a lecture on “Management of snakebite in Indian context” at Chandigarh here today. Talking to The Tribune Dr Simpson claimed that currently only four species - cobra, krait, Russell's viper and saw scaled viper - of poisonous snakes have been identified in the country. He said a greater research was needed to detect the other venomous snakes, the specific effects on the body of various venoms and the costs involved in providing anti-venom and treating the long-term effects of bites that were not attended to effectively. There are apprehensions about 13 to 20 different species of poisonous snakes in the country and they are yet to be identified, he says. The incidences of snakebite increase from June till September in India. He also stressed on the need for having snake-points in different parts of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and neighbouring states so that victims of snakebite be given anti-venom treatment as soon as possible instead of rushing them to the PGI,
Chandigarh, an upcoming main research institute in the region. The health workers at various primary and secondary healthcare centres should be trained for providing the first aid to snakebite victims. Dr Surjit Singh, professor of internal medicine, PGI, disclosed that over 50 severe cases of snakebite were being reported at the PGI annually. The majority of the cases come from Lower Shivalik Hills,
Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and other neighbouring states. Dr Simpson also turned down the traditional medical approach for treating snakebite victims instead of hospitalising them in time. One can also learn from the traditional medication but not rely upon it as the reptile might be quite poisonous and claim life in minutes, he opined. Contradicting the treatment method by applying paste of Neem leaves on the wounds, and using “naag mani”, Dr Simpson termed it a myth. “In 2006 a National Snakebite Conference developed a new protocol for dealing with snakebite which is under consideration by the Government of India. The new protocol deals with the best first-aid methods to be applied by victims,” he claimed. “Tourniquets, cutting and sucking the wound are completely ineffective and dangerous. Tourniquets carry significant medical risks and have been shown to be ineffective. They should not be advised. Tying limbs could not stop the flow of venom in blood vessels, it rather cause more damage. The best way is to rush the victim to hospital”, he said. “Do not kill the snake. If killed, take it to the hospital carefully and show it to the doctor. It can be very important to research and treatment”, he said.
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Jeev owes glory to Chandigarh greens
Chandigarh, January 4 “This was the place I learnt the basics of the game as a 10-year-old. And as I progressed it was my patience and hard work that paid off”, he told young golfers who asked Jeev for tips on improving their game. He told them that six to seven hours of practice every day was a must. Besides they should focus on the swing. That should be the top priority. Welcoming Jeev at the felicitation ceremony the president of the Chandigarh Golf Club, Mr G. S. Sandhu, said: “Our very own kaka needs no
introduction. His unmatched achievement is a proud moment for the club”. The course captain Bobby Sandhu said: “Jeev’s performance has raised the stature of the Chandigarh Golf Club from being a nursery of Indian golf to becoming a nursery of international golf”. Amandeep Johl, who is doing well on the Asian circuit, and who made the foursome when Milkha was a kid, said he was now truly inspired by Jeev’s performance. He said as a kid the young golfers looked up to Mr Milkha Singh for inspiration. “Milkha uncle had said you can achieve anything with hard work. That has come true in the case of Jeev”, said Amandeep. He said Jeev had achieved the same honour in golf what his father had achieved in athletics. To be precise:”Milkha Singh has passed on the baton to Chiranjeev”. |
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GCG, GGD SD in finals
Chandigarh, January 4 GCG-11 defeated Chandigarh College of Arch. (CCA) 2-1 while GGDSD beat MCM DAV, Sector 36, 2-0 in the semifinal matches. Results: Singles: Simar Singh (GCG-11) b Amita Heer (CCA) 6-0, 6-0; Neha Singh (CCA) b Manmeer (GCG-11) 6-0, 6-0; Sonia Sharma (GGDSD) b Kusum (MCM) 6-0, 6-1; Bahaar Paul (GGDSD) b Geetika (MCM) 6-0, 6-0. Doubles: Simar Singh and Manmeer (GCG-11) b Neha and Amita (CCA) 6-0, 6-1. Netball
Local colleges GGDSD College, Sector 32 and SGGS College, Sector 26 set up a final clash after beating their opponents in the Panjab University Inter-College Netball (men) tournament being held at PU campus, here today. The GGDSD team beat the hosts PU Campus 27-20 while SGGS college got the better of DAV College, Sector 10 13-12, in the semifinal matches. |
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Seeds move up in snooker tournament
Chandigarh, January 4 Second seed Sandeep Duggal showed the doors to seventh seed Manav Dhawan with 3-1 frames in quarterfinal match. Displaying excellent game, Sandeep clinched the first two frames 50-37, 58-45. But in the third frame, Manav bounced back through excellent potting and cue ball control. He won the frame 72-46. In the deciding frame, Sandeep showed some class shots and won the match by bagging last frame 56-31. In pre-quarterfinals, Duggal defeated Amardeep Bhatia 68-27, 55-19, 59-41. |
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St John’s win
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