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Law students to represent PU at Harvard
Chandigarh, January 30 The conference which is a simulation of the United Nations will give an international platform to students from all across the globe to discuss and chalk out solutions to burning global problems like nuclear proliferation of Iran, Multinationals and International law and Human organ trafficking. The students will be representing the Republic of Maldives in the disarmament and international security committee, the legal committee and the world health organisation at the conference. Studying the international stand and the global problems from another country’s viewpoint has made them sensitive to international issues and has helped them come up with impartial solutions. But it’s not all work and no play for these students. They will get an opportunity to stay and interact with 2500 students from around the globe through various social cultural events organised to help break the ice among them. The students are all excited and working hard collecting information about their issues. Here is hoping that the leaders of tomorrow can brainstorm solutions to issues in an amicable environment and set an example for our world leaders.
Gandhi’s message ‘still relevant’
Chandigarh, January 30 Professor Pal stressed the need for following the model concept of village panchayat for the upliftment of every section of the society, particularly the down-trodden as elaborated by Mahatma Gandhi. He further emphasised that if India really wanted to achieve its goals of development, it should take care of its rural folk and their progress. In the presidential address, Professor Veer Singh, Dean University Instructions, explained the importance of teaching of Mahatma Gandhi in contemporary times. He said the true homage to Gandhi would be to follow his principles in daily life. Earlier, the Chairman of the Gandhian Department, Professor Jai Narain Sharma welcomed the key speakers and honoured them while Professor M L Sharma delivered a vote of thanks to the audience. Meanwhile, staff and students of Government College of Commerce and Business Administration, Sector 19, here observed the day by taking a pledge. Principal Bhupinder Singh presided over the function and paid homage to Gandhiji and other martyrs. Principal Bhupinder Singh said various aspects of life of all martyrs would be exhibited in the college. He quoted from Gandhiji’s famous lines “Non violence is the greatest force. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man” and implored the students to follow this dictum. The Peace Club of the Dev Samaj College of Education also paid a rich tribute to the Father of the Nation. Dr Satinder Dhillon,Principal of Dev Samaj College of Education welcomed the chief
guest, including Prof Swraj Singh, Chairman (Washington State network for Human Rights), Ms Gurinderjeet Kaur, Mr and Ms Hussain, peace workers from Iran, Dr Deepak Manmohan Singh, Dean Faculty of Language, Punjab University . The gathering then observed one-minute silence to mark this day. The students of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 33 presented a skit. The guests from Iran, Mr Hussain expressed his gratitude and thankfulness to the college students for letting him be a part of the proceedings. He shared his own views regarding Ahimsa and Life of Gandhi ji.
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High Court Our High Court Correspondent
Chandigarh, January 30 The petitioner, Mr H.C. Arora, who appeared in person, has stated that there was need to have a fresh look at Section 358 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which empowers a magistrate to award compensation only up to Rs 100 in case it was found that the arrest of the person had been made without sufficient grounds. The amount of compensation is to be recovered from the person who caused the arrest and in case of non-payment such person has to undergo imprisonment for a month. During preliminary hearing before the Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Mr Justice Vijender Kumar Jain and Mr Justice Rajive Bhalla, the petitioner contended that the provision was a mockery of the right to life and liberty guaranteed under Article 21. He pointed out that the amount of compensation did not take into consideration the element of dignity of the human being so arrested. He pleaded that amount of such compensation should be decided by taking into consideration the dignity of human beings, cost of litigation and the cost of living these days and the same should not be less than Rs 10,000 and the actual amount should be the discretion of the magistrate depending upon facts of each case. Maintaining that the issue was serious, as reflected in the large number of complaints received by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in this regard every year, the petitioner pointed out that in 2002-03, 3550 complaints were received. Mr Arora also referred to Article 9 (5) of the 'International Covenant for Civil and Political Rights, 1966’ ratified by India in 1979 and pleaded that the Union Government was bound to bring a legislation for empowering the criminal courts to award compensation in all types of cases of unlawful arrests and detentions. Today, the Division Bench issued notices for April 24 to the Union Law Ministry, the governments of Punjab and Haryana and the Chandigarh Administration.
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Vinod Khanna willing to anchor KBC
“After all, I have a family to take care of and houses to maintain. An MP’s salary is just not enough for all this,” he says. But that’s not the end of it. The young-old star, who made a comeback with movie `Risk’ , says apart from acting in films and working for his constituency with complete dedication he will love to anchor Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), even participate in Celebrity Big Brother. In the city for the release of Chandigarh Press Club’s annual calendar, Khanna says anchoring shows like the KBC is an honour and he is more than willing to do it. Till it happens, Khanna is happy doing roles he is getting in the movies. “Gone are the days when actors of my age could only perform the role of only a father in a flick,” he asserts. “Now, the writers are carving out other characters as well, keeping the actors in mind. After acting in movie `Risk’, I have more films in the offing and am looking forward to it”. He is also in favour of setting up a film institute in Gurdaspur, the constituency from where he has emerged victorious three times. “Over 50 per cent of the actors in the film industry belong to this part of the region. More have the talent to make it big, but not the right kind of facilities for catapulting them into Bollywood,” he says. “That’s the reason why I had suggested the setting up of the institute for training the youngsters when I was drumming up support for the candidates in the previous elections”. He adds that the institute, on the pattern of one existing in Pune, would have played an active role in the development of the border district, but the ministry concerned at the Centre did not give the necessary approval for setting up the project. In any case, Khanna says he plans to stay-put in the tinsel world with feet firmly placed in his constituency. “I left Bollywood at the peak of my career to tread on the path of spirituality in search of peace. And then, I took to politics not due to political ambitions, but because I always wanted to work for the people. Now, I am doing my bit for the people, and taking care of my family. To top it all, I am happy without denouncing the world.” |
Easy win for Shaolin
Chandigarh, January 30 Left handed Chandam outplayed Raghav Singal 6-0 while Mandeep Singh Gill blanked Vittal Bhardwaj 6-0 at the adjacent court.Tall Ankit Chopra failed to take advantage of his height against fast moving Amit Chauhan, both of CLTA. Executing his strokes with power and intelligently Amit recorded 6-2
verdict. Nipon Sodhi and Anil Rathi of Lake Sports Complex exchanged stroke for stroke before the former got the better of his plucky rival in tie-breaker 6-5 (7). Another trainee of the Lake Sports Complex, Karanveer Singh moved up by beating Ayush Shukla 6-4. Ramneek Kaur caused a mild upset as she defeated Shivika Sharma in tie-break 6-5 (3) in the girls’ under-14 singles match. However, rain prevented play on the synthetic courts in the afternoon session. Only a few matches were played on the newly-laid red clay courts. |
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Sumit wins Open Prize Money
Tournament
Chandigarh, January 30 Sumit Talwar lived upto the reputation of being the No-1 player as he thrashed his opponent 9-2. On the contrary Sumeer Singh Chandi could not resist the pressure of the final tie. Sumit Talwar took advantage of this and won the final match easily. With this, Sumit Talwar has won two consecutive 9-ball titles this month. Earlier in the semi final match, Sumit Talwar defeated Ankur Nanda 9-5. In the second semi final, Sumeer Singh and Amardeep Bhatia crushed in a nail biting encounter. Both the players showed good 9-ball especially Sumeer Chandi in the first half of the match. |
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MCA-XI takes the lead
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Chandigarh , January 30