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Plot Allotment
Chandigarh, October 27 The directions were issued by the Bench, comprising Mr Justice Ashutosh Mohunta and Mr Justice T.P.S. Mann, while accepting a review petition filed by the Shree Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board of Panchkula. The Bench held that the concession given by the advocate-general at the time of disposal of writ petition on January 14, 2002, was not based on actual ground realities. The Bench observed that the petitioner was the owner of a marla land which was to be acquired. As the land had been converted into commercial establishment, he was not entitled to be given a plot of similar size. Going into the background, the review petition said a petition was earlier filed by Brij Lal of Bhainsa Tubba village, near Mata Mansa Devi complex. In his petition against the state of Haryana, the development commissioner of Panchkula and the shrine board, Brij Lal had sought quashing of notifications of June 2, 1999, and May 29, 2000, vide which his land was to be acquired by the government. The petitioner had claimed that he, along with his family, had raised an “a-class” construction much prior to the notifications. The shrine board later moved a fresh plea seeking directions for modifying or setting aside the directions contained in the order of January 2002 in terms of the order passed earlier in another writ petition of 2001. It was contended that the position was clear from the stand taken by then advocate-general in two other writ petitions. It had clearly been stated that a petitioner, owning residential house, would be given plots of similar size as acquired from them. Tenant or commercial establishment would not be accommodated in this manner and all such allotments would be rejected. The Bench observed that Brij Lal was the owner of the land that had been acquired but it had been converted into commercial establishment. Therefore, he was not entitled to be given a plot of the similar size.
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Plaintiff fined for forgery
Chandigarh, October 27 The president of the forum said: “The conduct of the petitioner shows his criminal tendencies of lying and forging documents. He has wasted precious time of the forum and of the defendant, for which a sum of Rs 10,000 is imposed on him as cost under Section 26 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.” Surinder, a resident of Sector 22, had purchased a post-paid mobile connection that was disconnected in April 2003. After that he received a bill of Rs 153, which he claimed to have already deposited. He again received a bill of Rs 653 following which he wrote to the general manager of the BSNL. Surinder again received a bill of Rs 800 for which a legal notice was served to the BSNL. The BSNL stated that Surinder was supposed to pay Rs 153 as usage charges. Therefore, on account of non-payment of dues, the amount went up to Rs 653. While Surinder maintained that he had deposited Rs 653 as demanded by the telecom company, the BSNL said the petitioner had deposited Rs 153 on June 24, 2004, instead of Rs 653. Surinder’s bill kept increasing as a late fee was imposed on the amount. A copy of the pay-in slip was also produced in the court that established the amount deposited was Rs 153. The forum stated that Surinder had submitted a false affidavit before the forum to get the order in his favour. For this he had committed forgery and deserved to be prosecuted. The forum said he had changed the digit “1” of Rs 153 to digit “6” to show the increased amount.
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All set for PEC fest
Chandigarh, October 27 Resurrected in 2005 after a four-year hiatus, the fest, which has evolved over the years, promises to be much bigger this time with a budget of about Rs 25 lakh. The mascots for this year are ‘rock’, which represents the zeal and passion of youth, and ‘roll’, the feisty kitten who works her way out of any puzzle. Together they symbolise the spirit of the PEC youth. The competitive events would be categorised as cultural, literary, technical, managerial and fun events. Besides, the crowd-pulling trademark events such as dance competition ‘Groovz’ and the much-hyped fashion show ‘Glitterati’ will be showcased on the night of November 2. This time the rock concert, ‘T.N.T. Rock Nyt’, would showcase the biggest names in the Indian rock scenario — The Klones, The Superfuzz and Hypnosis. The main attraction will be Gurdas Mann’s performance on November 3. Also on the cards is a salsa workshop, go carting and the LAN gaming arena for the students. |
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Bid to sell stolen cell lands student
in police net
Chandigarh, October 27 According to crime branch officer Satbir Singh, the police arrested Nirmal Singh, who is a student of a local college and a resident of Balongi, on the complaint of Gulshan Arora, a Sector 35 shopkeeper. According to him, Nirmal, who was accompanied by his two friends, Mahesh Kataria and Manu, came to the complainant’s shop to sell a Nokia mobile set on October 25. On being asked for the bill of the set, the trio tried to run away. However, the shopkeeper caught hold of Nirmal Singh and handed him over to the police. “On inquiry, Nirmal Singh told that they (the trio) stole a purse after breaking the utility box of a scooter, parked on the campus of Panjab University. From it, they got a debit card and used it for purchasing the set,” said Satbir Singh. Nirmal also admitted that they had committed similar crimes five or six times earlier. The police has registered a case against him. |
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Go for regular mammograms
Breast cancer, most prominent among women, though there is no definitive way of preventing it, change in lifestyle, healthy diet, cautious use of antioxidants, exercise and weight reduction can help reduce the chance of developing it. Talking about factors, preventive measures and treatment of breast cancer, Dr Rajeev Bedi, senior consultant, medical oncology, Fortis, said: What are the biological causes of breast cancer? Breast cancer, like all cancers, develops because of defects in genes of a single cell. When genes that normally restrict cell growth and divisions are absent or defective, the affected cells divide and multiply without restraint. The cells that divide and multiply without restraint form a tumor. It can also invade adjacent tissues and organs. What are the risk factors for developing breast cancer? The most significant risk factors are gender and age. Men can develop breast cancer, but women are 100 times more prone than men. Risk of breast cancer increases with age. It is more common in women who are above 50 as compared to those who are 20. What are the symptoms to detect it? An early stage of breast cancer does not show many symptoms and is not painful. A lump in breast or under the arm or above the collarbone may be present. Other possible symptoms include breast discharge, nipple inversion or tenderness in the nipples, change in shape and size of breast and changes in the skin overlying the breast. What are the early detection methods? Mammography is an x-ray examination of the breast that has the ability to detect a cancer in the breast when it is quite small, long before it may be felt by examination. However, some 10-15 per cent of breast cancers are not visible on mammography, but can be felt on physical examination. All women above the age of 20 should perform breast self-examination regularly. Those above 40 should also have the annual breast examination by the doctor. What is the treatment available to deal with it? Cancer treatment is either local therapy or systemic therapy. Surgery and radiation therapy are local treatments. A local therapy removes or destroys cancer in the breast. Surgery involves lumpectomy or mastectomy. Lumpectomy is also referred to as breast conserving surgery as only the affected part is removed, whereas in mastectomy whole breast is removed. Radiation therapy involves use of high-energy rays to damage cancer cells and stop them from growing and dividing. Chemotherapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapy are systemic treatments. Where stigma hinders treatment
One Saudi woman ignored the cancer growing in her breast because she didn’t want to risk a referral to a male doctor. Another was divorced by her husband on the mere suspicion she had the disease, while a third was dragged away from a mammogram machine because the technicians were men. Breast cancer is still considered a taboo in oil-rich Arab Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia even as the disease claims more and more victims, but some women are pushing for greater openness about the illness.
— AP Chemo drug may benefit a few: Study
A widely prescribed chemotherapy drug does not work for many of the women with breast cancer for whom it is prescribed, according to a study. The drug Taxol is typically given to women with stage II breast cancer as part of a cocktail of drugs designed to prevent a recurrence of the malignancy. But US researchers say the drug may only be effective in women with a type of tumour known as an HER2 positive tumour. Writing in the New England Journal of Medicine, the investigators report that women with the more common estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer do not appear to benefit from Taxol, based on their analysis of previous clinical data.
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From Schools and Colleges
Chandigarh, October 27 COMPETITION: Students of advanced diploma in child guidance and family counselling, department of child development, Government Home Science College, Sector 10, organised a poster-making competition on “Need of guidance and counselling” here on Wednesday. Earlier, principal Sukvarsha Narula inaugurated an exhibition of posters, which depicted the importance of guidance and counselling in various aspects of life. SHOW: A magic show on ‘HIV/AIDS and condom promotion’ was organised by NGO Yuvsatta in collaboration with the State AIDS Control Society, UT, at Government High School on Thursday. Magician Ved Prakesh performed tricks. Yuvsatta project manager Ram Piari said 50 volunteers from Colony No. 5 were enlisted to provide counselling. Coordinator of the function Parmod Sharma asked the participants to take pledge in preventing AIDS. Patiala A cultural programme was organised by students, which included a yoga session. Sukhwinderjit Kaur, the newly installed president of the school’s managing committee, was present at the function, among others. Principal Amrit Aujla lauded the efforts of the students. Kharar Jyoti Gupta, area manager, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, Chandigarh, was the chief guest, while Rohitesh Pandey and Shreysi Gautam from the company interacted with students. Jyoti Gupta, while addressing the students of MBA during the seminar, said: “Insurance companies are fast expanding in terms of productivity and job opportunities. Insurance policies are now popular among working couples. The trend today is that of a small family and they want their near and dear ones to have a secured future. Thus, career opportunities in this sector are bright. The professionals, especially MBAs, can explore this sector for high-class careers. Anshu Kataria, chairman, Aryans Business School, said such seminars were organised to provide a platform to MBA students. It would enable them to peep into high-end options available to them in the insurance sector.
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Myanmar delegation visits Fortis
Mohali, October 27 According to Ashok Chordiya, medical director: “The members of the delegation were very keen to understand the special processes implemented by Fortis which earned it accreditation from the US-based Joint Commission International (JCI). They also showed tremendous interest on how Fortis kept itself abreast of the latest medical advancements and the best computing systems. They were happy to see the state-of-the-art-technology at Fortis, which helped prevent and cure various types of serious diseases.” Talking about her visit to Fortis, Khin Thida Kyaw, director, Supreme Court, Myanmar said: “I was particularly impressed with the tracer methodology that Fortis uses. The hospital has a very interesting evaluation method to trace any patient experiences from the time the patient gets registered till the patient is discharged. This is a practice worth emulating.” The delegation is in India for a 12-weeks’ training with the Centre for Development of Advance Computing (CDAC), Mohali. The CDAC is taking the team to various institutions in different sectors that have successfully implemented on-line processes and systems.
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Cops fight stress by doing yoga
Chandigarh, October 27 SHO Ram Gopal, an international yoga demonstrator, demonstrated many ‘asanas’ and meditation exercises. “We work under a lot of stress, which not only affects our daily life but our health also. As yoga is the only remedy for de-stressing as well maintaining health, so I decided to hold a yoga camp for the staff at the police station,” said Ram Gopal. Over 40 staff members, including women officials, participated in the camp. The policemen were happy doing the yoga exercises and demanded that these be performed daily, he said. Now onwards, the yoga and meditation exercises will be held every day at the police station, said the SHO. |
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Save the Planet Humanity is changing earth’s climate so fast and devouring resources so voraciously that it is poised to bequeath a ravaged planet to future generations, the UN warned in its most comprehensive survey of the environment. The fourth Global Environment Outlook (GEO-4), published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), is compiled by 390 experts from observations, studies and data garnered over two decades. The 570-page report says world leaders must propel the environment “to the core of decision-making” to tackle a daily worsening crisis. “The need couldn’t be more urgent and the time couldn’t be more opportune, with our enhanced understanding of the challenges we face, to act now to safeguard our own survival and that of future generations,” GEO-4 said. The report offers the broadest and most detailed tableau of environmental change since the Brundtland Report, “Our Common Future”, was issued in 1987 and put the environment on the world political map. “There have been enough wake-up calls since Brundtland. I sincerely hope GEO-4 is the final one,” said UNEP executive director Achim Steiner. “The systematic destruction of the earth’s natural and nature-based resources has reached a point where the economic viability of economies is being challenged and where the bill we hand on to our children may prove impossible to pay,” he added. — AFP
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Celebration fiesta in city from Nov 2
Chandigarh, October 27 The special children have made special efforts and crafted beautiful candles and cards which they would be selling in their pretty stall at the Chandigarh Club. Brain child of Rashmi Bindra, a city-based fashion designer the exhibition will also showcase a wide range of designer jewellery, bridal trousseau artifacts, handicraft accessories, intricate silverware, home furnishings, traditional, western and indo western wardrobes. Kids carnival and food stalls will be an added attraction of celebration fiesta this year, said Rashmi Bindra in a press note issued here today.
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55 delegates attend conference
Chandigarh, October 27 The two-day conference was attended by 55 delegates from Sweden, the Netherlands, Mexico, China, Egypt, Spain and India. Bharath Sesha, vice-president, DSM, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, said the conference was hosted in India for the first time.
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Man imprisoned
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