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PU CET result before May 26
Chandigarh, May 22 Addressing mediapersons, he said the re-evaluation results would be declared before August 31. He, however, asked the candidates applying for re-evaluation to approach only the university’s enquiry counter. “There are candidates who are directly contacting officials in the administrative block for re-evaluation. Such applications will not be entertained,” he said. The VC also pointed out the university was considering the possibility of holding the CET as an online test next year. — TNS
Firm hired to clean school water tanks
Chandigarh, May 22 The company gave a demonstration of their work at GMSSS-16 here today. DPI (schools) S.K. Setia, said, “It is our primary concern to provide potable water to schoolchildren. I have been dejected to read reports regarding huge quantities of slush, even organic pollutants like dead rodents, lizards and birds, being found in water tanks of schools. We have engaged the services of this firm, which will ensure that the tanks are free from these pollutants. Besides, the firm will also undertake minor repairs and plumbing jobs.” The company will undertake the job twice a year. The company will be paid Rs 500 for cleaning a tank with a capacity of 500 litres and thereafter it will charge at the rate of Re 1 per litre capacity of the tank. According to Dilip Bhardwaj of the Chandigarh-based Pisces Industries Ltd, who holds the franchisee of Tanclean, “We treat the tank with specially developed anti-bacterial sterilising agents which show anti-bacterial action, effective against a wide range of micro organisms. The persons employed by us are thoroughly trained for this job.” The same firm has signed a pact with Panjab University for cleaning of tanks of 13 hostels on the campus. This new concept involves a professional, scientific and hygienic approach to complete the six-stage system of drinking water tank-cleaning operation with the help of high-pressure cleaning machines. In the first stage, the manhole and surroundings are thoroughly cleaned and high pressure jets are used to remove the dirt and algae. After this stage, the dirty water and sludge is removed with special sludge pumps. In the third stage, the walls and ceiling of tank are cleaned. In fourth stage, after sludge removal, the tank is washed and the remaining sludge is removed by vacuum pump to make the floor of the tank dust-free. After this, inner walls and ceilings are sprayed with anti-bacterial agents. In the final stage, the inside of the tank is treated with specially developed UV radiators to remove any suspended or floating bacteria.
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Errant teachers to face the music
Chandigarh, May 22 The department inspected six city government schools today. The inspected schools were Government Senior Secondary School, Maloya, Government High School , Mauli Jagran, Government Primary School , Mauli Jagran, Government High School, Daria, Government High School, Karsan, and Government Model Senior Secondary School , Karsan. In Government High School, Daria, Preeti, a science teacher, was found chatting on her mobile phone, leaving her class midway. Also, there was no teacher in classes 7-A and 7-B. In Government High School, Karsan, Dinesh Kumar, a teacher, was caught reading a newspaper in the class. Vandan, a JBT teacher, was found chatting around with people when the inspection team reached the school. A school clerk, Harish, was not present in the school till 10 in the morning. The inspection team reported indiscipline and unhygienic conditions on the school premises. In Government Model Senior Secondary School, Karsan, the team found discrepancies. A drawing teacher, Satpal Singh, was absent from the school till 11 am and children were absent without application. The reports of GSSS, Maloya, Government High School, Mauli Jagran, and Government Primary School, Mauli Jagran, were satisfactory. At the GSSS, Maloya, the attendance registers of teachers and C and D employees were checked and it was found that all teachers except three were on leave. The headmistress pointed out that seven posts were lying vacant as a result of which a great difficulty was being faced to streamline the teaching work. At GHS, Mauli Jagran, the principal pointed out shortage of teachers as 12 posts were lying vacant. Class VII B was randomly checked and students were found present as per attendance register. According to the inspection team, at Government Primary School, Mauli Jagran, the classrooms are so small that it is very difficult to adjust more than 20 students whereas above 50 students were adjusted in a room. Here, the attendance registers of teachers and group D staff were checked and it was found that all staff members except one teacher were present.
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A rendezvous with nature
Chandigarh, May 22 Today, celebrated as World Biodiversity Day, was marked by a special project by Yuvsatta (Sector 11) in collaboration with the environment department, Chandigarh Administration, and DAV College, Sector 10, wherein 100 students from five schools went on a ‘Bird Watching and Tree Identification’ spree in the city. The young ‘green’ enthusiasts collected at 7 am from where they marched off to the Rose Garden, Shanti Kunj, Leisure Valley and Sukhna Lake to gather flowers, collect leaves and identify birds and animals. The students reassembled two hours later at DAV College for an interactive session with Ishwar Singh, who told them that all solutions to problems - be it health, economic or even political - lay in nature. “Our earth can provide and fulfil everyone’s needs, but our greed surpasses our needs and that is where the problems come in,” he said. “Chandigarh alone has 160 varieties of birds and 67 varieties of trees, shrubs, herbs and grasses. By indulging in an encounter with nature and its bounties, we will realise how interdependent we all are on nature and thus treat it better,” he elaborated. Ishwar further added that there were seven Ps responsible for ruining the environment in the city - pollution, parking, population (both human and vehicular), polythene bags, parthenium (congress grass), indiscriminate use of power and pani (water). Pramod Sharma of Yuvsatta spoke to the children about the importance of small species in the proper functioning of the environment and said nature was a treasure house where cure to diseases, pockets of information and furtherance of technology could be found, provided it was used correctly. For the students of New Public School, Ajit Karam Singh International Public School, Government Model Senior Secondary Schools, Sector 33, 44 and 56, small things like identifying bamboo as a grass and not a tree, spotting a sambhar deer and realising how much harm non-biodegradable objects like poly bags can do to the environment, helped raise their consciousness about the importance of living in harmony with nature.
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PU to observe ‘No Vehicle Day’
Chandigarh, May 22 Professor Sobti’s announcement to supplement this idea with at least one weekly-off for vehicles, is another step in this direction. Members hoped that with time, this eco-movement will further gain ground and will be an example for others.
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Competition: A talent search was held in GMSSS-10 on Tuesday. About 1,000 students participated in various competitions like rangoli, pot and candle decoration, best out of waste, slogan writing, mehandi, salad and snacks making, face painting and flower making. Chanchal Singh, assistant director vocational education (school), was the chief guest. He was very impressed by the energetic and enthusiastic students. Many students of the Government Institute for Mentally Retarded Children, Sector-32, participated in the competitions, proving that they were no less than the others. HARMONY CLUB: To spread virtues of truth, tolerance, non-violence and harmony among the torch-bearers of the next generation, GMSSS-32 formed the Harmony peace Club, in the school, here, on Tuesday. Chief guest S.K. Setia inaugurated the club. Pramod Sharma, co-ordinator, Yuvsatta, was the guest of honour. Pramod Sharma also motivated the students to ride through lives obstacles by following th Gandhian philosophy. He also presented books on Gandhi to the students. The students of Eco Club also celebrated Biodiversity Day with great enthusiasm. A skit was also performed on the extinction of plants and animals to spread awareness among the students. BIODIVERSITY DAY: The students of GMSSS-38 D celebrated Bio Diversity Day in the school premises. The students gave speeches, sang songs, recited poems and performed skits to create awareness about Bio-diversity. Headmistress Parkash Kaur threw light on the aggravating environment conditions and the serious repercussions of the same. FANCY DRESS: A fancy dress competition was organised in Shri Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Sector 35 to mark the 150th anniversary of the First War of Independence. Tiny tots dressed up as freedom fighters presented themselves with great confidence and enthusiasm. In the end, prizes were awarded to the winners by principal Kamaljit Kaur. Programme: Sohanjana Eco-club observed Biological Diversity Day 2007 in the campus of GMSSS- 47, here, on Tuesday. As many as 134 students took part. A demonstration was given on ornamental and medicinal plants, rainwater harvesting, different species of trees and preparation of manure with the help of dry leaves. Principal H.K. Bhatia said climate change could effect the world's vegetation in the coming years. — TNS
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Teachers’ body to look into demands
Chandigarh, May 22 Professor Anil Sarwal, vice-president of the union and professor Pritam Singh Gill, member, PCCTU executive, said the union would fight for the deduction of provident fund on total salary. The union will also work out a profit-sharing model that will help in solving the problems of unaided and aided colleges. They also appealed to the government to extend the age of retirement to 65 years as per the recommendations of the UGC in all government and non-government colleges and universities in Punjab.
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Summer jobs a big draw
with students
Chandigarh, May 22 Though working in a BPO is the most sought after job for youngsters, working in cafes, pizza outlets and as sales executives are other options available to them. There is more than one reason why students take up summer jobs. “It gives me financial independence and experience. My idle days are also put to some use,” quips Nitin, an undergraduate. “You learn the basics of the professional world as well,” he adds. The skills one acquires on a summer job come handy on a full-time job. Exposure to the nuances of professionalism and practicality are some of the rewards one earns. “It keeps me one step ahead in the game,” shares Komal, all of 19 years, currently working part-time with a domestic call centre in the city. Shweta, who is pursuing her diploma in mass media, states, “In such fields, hands-on experience is imperative. Taking up a job ensures that you are effectively utilising your free time and learning new things whilst not compromising on your academics.” Summer training can also come in handy if you want to pursue higher studies abroad, says Parul Gupta, who had gone through the long and tedious process of admissions to various schools in the UK, “When you are applying for your masters, experience makes a big difference, especially for courses like advertising and marketing communication where practice is more important than theory.” “Not only do students have enthusiasm, but they are also more committed than many professionals who work solely to make money,” avers M.S. Mianwal who has been working as a content and value-added services provider in Sector 34 since 1998. Principals of colleges in the city also think summer jobs are good for the students. “Summer jobs not only enhance the confidence of the students and groom their personality but also inculcate a value for money and time in them. This discipline goes a long way,” S.C. Marriya, principal, DAV College, Sector 10, said. While many of the city’s undergraduates work throughout their vacations, most of the hostellers go back to their native places. “If students from other places want to stay back and utilise their time in the city, we can provide them with hostel facilities, if required,” he adds. Therefore, if you want to stay ahead of the race, you know what to do this summer.
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Four youths acquitted in rape case
Chandigarh, May 22 During the trial, the prosecution failed to prove the charge. While one of the women went abroad, the other turned hostile. Two crucial prosecution witnesses, SI Charanjeet Singh and SI J.P. Singh, did not turn out despite 22 opportunities given by the court. The women had alleged that they had been beaten up and molested by a group of youths on the night of April 10, 1999. The women had alleged as they came out of a Mani Majra disco around midnight, two boys requested them to help them get entry into the disco (single males are not allowed inside discos in Chandigarh). The women agreed, but the watchman at the disco said it had closed for the night. The youths then asked them if they could help them get entry into a Sector 9 disco. But later the women were taken to Sector 11 and allegedly molested.
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