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Education is holistic development: Sobti
Chandigarh, July 30 The meeting was organised to mark the fifth death anniversary of Krishan Kant, former Vice President of India and former president of the society. Sobti spoke of contemporary issues in higher education stressing on the role of academicians, administrators, students and parents in achieving excellence in education in today’s global scenario. “The whole education system is part of a bigger picture and must be treated as a multi-dimensional entity. Unfortunately higher education in India is gasping for breath at a time when the country is emerging as an important player in knowledge based economies,” he stated. Reiterating that he did not wish to reinvent the wheel, he instead focussed on the “human factor of educational endeavour” including the teaching community. “Apart from base knowledge in the subject, an academician needs to acquire certain skills that are indispensable today. These involve communication skills as well as creative thinking along with an administrative role. There is a constant need to upgrade,” averred Sobti. However, it was on the subject of utility and relevance of what is being taught that the vice-chancellor really dug deep. Calling education a holistic development he said unless all round development was not stressed upon, there would be a breakdown of the civil system. He said it was important for the curriculum to be a judicious mix of enhancement of knowledge and skills with values that made the student a useful member of society as well. The lecture was followed by distribution of scholarships to students from schools in the periphery of Chandigarh.
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Admissions open for BFL
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, July 30 Intake of students: 30 (25 in open + 5 in NRI/NRI Sponsored/Industry Sponsored) Eligibility: 10 +2 Pass with 50% marks in aggregate from CBSE or any other recognised Board. Last date of receipt of applications: August 16 at the Centre for Adult & Continuing Education & Extension, Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh . The aptitude test will be held on August 18 for which details can be seen from the university website. Application Forms can be downloaded from the website free of cost. However those finally admitted will be charged Rs 30 as cost of admission form along with admission fee Vacant seats
Interview for admission to MA Part-I (Psychology) for three vacant seats under NRI Category will be held on August 7 at 10 am in the Department of Psychology. Some seats are vacant for admission in Law Courses BA LLB. (Honours) 5-Years Course and LLB (3 Years Course) at Swami Sarvanand Giri Panjab University Regional Centre, Bajwara, Hoshiarpur. Students who had qualified the entrance test for admission to University Institute of Legal Studies and Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh can opt for admission to the
SSGPURC, Hoshiarpur. These students can give their applications at the Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh, as well as at SSGPURC, Hoshiarpur, by August 3 by 4 pm. The merit list will be displayed on August 5 at 5 pm. Counselling will be held on August 6 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Department of Laws. Fees can be deposited on the spot at the time of counselling or within two days in the form of draft in favour of ‘Registrar, Panjab University, Chandigarh’. Those requiring assistance may call these helpline numbers: 01882-237617, 01882-236618 Interview
The Department of Anthropology will interview the candidates who have applied for Diploma in Forensic Science & Criminology Course on August 7 at 11 am in the office of the Chairperson of the Department. The merit list will be displayed on the notice board of the department on August 6 Results
Results of the following examinations held in April and May 2007 have been declared. M Lib 2nd & 4th Semester, MCA 5th Semester, BFA 3rd Year, MA-I & II (Music Instrumental) & Music Vocal, History, MA-II (Punjabi) and MBBS Part-II, June 2007. Students should see their results in their respective departments, colleges and the university website.
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Protest for fee cut at engg college
Chandigarh, July 30 About 250 students gathered outside the college gate in the morning and raised slogans against the college. Students were demanding their fee to be reduced in accordance with the first year diploma students of the college. It is pertinent to mention here that in the year 2005 the fee was Rs 5,000 where as the same was raised to Rs 13,875 in the 2006. But this year the fee has been considerably reduced to Rs 5,625. The students were demanding that the money should be refunded to them. The college authorities assured them and said a decision will be taken in this regard on August 6. A similar problem had also occurred about a week ago at Government Polytechnic for Women, Sector 10, when the students protested for the same. When contacted, Vivek Attray, director, technical education said, “We are looking into matter”.
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DAV-10 principal meets
student leaders
Chandigarh, July 30 Later, student leaders of SOPU and PUSU met with principal S. Marriya to discuss their demands. In a press release issued today, the students said the principal, in the meeting, assured them that those enrolled in add-on courses would be given honours degrees. Regarding a hostel for girls, the principal assured them that one would be ready by the following year. In addition, 100 scholarships would be given to deserving and needy students. — TNS
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Principal recounts achievements
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, July 30 ENVIRONMENT: Haritima Environment Society of GGDSD College, Sector 32 celebrated Van-Mahotasava in collaboration with Lioness Club of Panchkula Central Chandigarh on Monday in and around the college campus. Various tree species like Bael, Kachnar, Arjun, Sarun, Jamun, Kathal, ornamental plants like Chandni Hibiscus, Thuja were also planted. These plants were provided free of cost by the forest department of Chandigarh as well as by Santosh Sharma, president of lioness club. Mohali
FOOD FESTIVAL: An Italian food festival was organised at the campus of Hotel and Catering Management Institute at Derabassi on Monday. Students not only displayed their talent in food production, cocktail and mocktails, they also enthusiastically participated in other competitions. An entertaining skit was also presented by students and audience burst into laughter. The title was ‘Italian Da Dhaba’. It reflected the irony of food service done at “Dhabas” and roadside eateries. Ravinder of 5th semester won the Cocktail competition while the Food and Bakery presentation competition was won by the duo of Pankaj and Saurabh from 5th semester. MENTOR: Former chairman, UBS, Prof S.P. Singh has decided to associate with the Chandigarh based Aryans Business School (ABS) as mentor. A scholar, Prof Singh did his doctorate from University of Colorado, USA. He worked as chairman, University Business School (UBS), PU during 1994-1997. A former HPU Professor Dr S.V. Malhotra has decided to join as the director in the school. Dr Malhotra is MCom, MPhil and PhD from Himachal Pradesh University and has 30 years experience of management education. SUKHMANI: Two second year B.Tech students - Sumanyu Gupta and Shrey - of Sri Sukhmani Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dera Bassi, have developed a robot, based a synchronised navigation and processing (SNAP) principle. The robot captures images, and processes these as per commands. It sees, senses, records and judges the right and the shortest path from a given arena.
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Van Mahotsava celebrated
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, July 30 PRINCIPAL: Prof. Gurdeep Singh has taken over the charge as officiating principal of Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, here. This decision was taken by the working committee meeting of Sikh Educational Society where the senior most lecturer Prof Gurdeep Singh succeeded Dr Kuldeep Singh. The outgoing principal of the college, Dr Kuldeep Singh, has been shifted to the college at Kadian. AWARENESS CAMP: In order to create awareness about Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) among teachers and students, the Chaitanya Hospital organised educational talks at two schools - St Peter School in Sector 37 and AKSIPS School, here on Monday. ORS is given when a child is suffering from diarrhoea. TREE PLANTATION: The tiny tots of Chitkara International School, Sector 25, conducted a tree plantation drive around the school, here on Monday. The idea of planting trees came from a Class III student. Principal of the school Niyati Chitkara said the best ideas always came from children. CAMP: A Scouts and Guides ‘Dvitya Saupan Testing Camp’ began at Kendriya Vidyalaya, GC CRPF, Pinjore, near here, on Sunday. Around 200 participants and 50 escort teachers are taking part in the camp, which will conclude on July 31. The Scouts and Guides flag was hoisted by the principal. A cultural programme was also organised on the occasion. Mohali
YELLOW DAY: The tiny tots of Shivalik Public School celebrated ‘Yellow Day’, here on Monday. The little angels and their teachers came to school dressed up in yellow clothes. They also decorated their classrooms with yellow balloons, buntings and frills. The students also prepared lemonade and brought yellow eatables for lunch. TRIP: Students of The British School, here, were on Monday taken on a field trip to a local bakery in Chandigarh as a part of the school’s Design and Technology Programme. The aim of the visit was to learn about the baking process and ingredients used to make various kinds of cakes and cookies. During their visit, the students interacted with the staff of the shop. CELEBRATION: The students and staff of Swami Ram Tirtha Public High School, Phase IV, here, celebrated the birthday of their principal, Kiran Bhandari, on Monday. The students extended their wishes by presenting a fascinating program, which included dances and songs.
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Principal transferred
Chandigarh, July 30
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Ladakhi children on city tour
Chandigarh, July 30 During their one-day stay in the city, the children got an opportunity to visit the Raj Bhawan, the Rock Garden, the Rose Garden and the Sukhna Lake. The children also enjoyed shopping at the Sector 17 shopping centre. Accompanied by two teachers, the children started their 23-day tour from Partappur on July 25.
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Tahar Singh case: UT told to file reply
Chandigarh, July 30 Importantly, the Bench observed, in the context of ongoing agitation by lawyers, that “we don’t want lawyers to behave like a trade union and appreciate that you have behaved in a dignified way”. The UT counsel informed the court that Tahar Singh’s wife Sujata Sharma, who lodged a complaint against her husband following which the said FIR under Sections 498-A and 506 of the IPC was registered, had told the investigating officer that she was keen on an amicable settlement of the issue and did not want her husband to be arrested. Tahar Singh too filed an affidavit, which was taken on record, stating that he would not visit the residence of his wife in Sector 7, Chandigarh, where his children also resided. The affidavit stated that Tahar Singh “would not go near or around the said place of residence”. It was also affirmed in the affidavit that Tahar would not interfere or interact with his wife or cause any annoyance or harassment in any manner directly or indirectly. The court expressed satisfaction with the affidavit and no other fetters were imposed on Tahar. Also, an amended petition, in which Sujata was named as respondent along with the CBI and Chandigarh Administration, was filed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, through its secretary. The petitioner sought setting aside of orders dated July 22 and July 23. The petition stated that issues arising in the case touched the vital question of independence of the judiciary, the dignity and security of the members of the bar and the institution of free debate in a democratic country. Justifying its locus standi to interfere in the matter, the association said the impugned order of Justice Uma Nath Singh sought to gain strength from the information given by the bar and on the material collected from the Bar, the association had the right to maintain the present petition. The petition further stressed that there was absolutely nothing to suggest that Tahar was not a perfectly normal citizen. It would be impermissible to suggest that he suffered from any mental disability or disorder of any kind. Importantly, the petition referred to Tahar Singh as a dissenter only for his unhindered expression of views and it was stressed that the stigmatisation of a dissenter as an abnormal or insane person had the dangerous potential of derailing a democratic polity and subverting the rule of the law. The copy of the amended petition was taken on record and a copy of the same was directed to be sent to Sujata Sharma. The next hearing of the case is on August 6.
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High Court lawyers sport black badges
Chandigarh, July 30 The protest came in the wake of a resolution passed by the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana that had fixed July 30 as the day to showcase solidarity and called for wearing of black badges. Lekh Raj Sharma, secretary of the council, said the protest was not over a particular lawyer or a particular order but against the overall behaviour of a judge towards the members of the Bar. Omkar Singh Batalvi, secretary, Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, said the protest pertained to the larger issue of the dignity of the Bar. The boycott would continue until something concrete and favourable emerged. “The Bar association is thankful to the Chief Justice for his positive approach. Nevertheless, we will continue to protest in a dignified way,” he added. Gurinder Singh Attariwala, vice-president of the association, also expressed resentment over the “assault” on the prestige of the Bar and said the boycott would continue in a sober way. Kapil Kakkar, executive member of the association, said such measures helped forge solidarity in the legal fraternity.
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Navjot’s lawyer seeks documents
Chandigarh, July 30 The CBI had taken the documents from Navjot in 1995 when he was arrested in connection with the Beant Singh assassination case. Meanwhile, Navjot’s father, Tirlochan Singh, said his son had been taken to New Delhi in connection with a case in which all other co-accused had been acquitted by the sessions court in Delhi. He also said no intimation was given to him that his son was being taken to New Delhi.
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