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Student leaders sworn in
Chandigarh, November 13 PU is all set to follow the trend prevalent in universities abroad, where students work in cafes, libraries and eateries on their campuses while studying. Announcing the proposal, Professor Sobti said a circular would be sent to all departments seeking names of the volunteers through the representatives of various departments, students’ executive committee members and office-bearers of the students’ council. He said, “In place of daily wagers, students can spare one or two hours and earn on hourly basis.” Talking about the plan, Sobti said, “The idea is to imbibe a sense of responsibility among students. This would also give the students a chance to show that they could also manage things well.” However, the details of the proposal are yet to be finalised. “We will constitute a committee comprising students and teachers to decide upon the finer points of the proposal. As far as the mode of payment is concerned, the emoluments would be decided upon as per the rules of hourly payment of the Government of India,” he said. Meanwhile, the dean of students’ welfare administered the oath to the office-bearers of the newly elected students’ council. Paramjit Tiwari, dean, students’ welfare (women), administered the oath to 87 department representatives. The vice chancellor congratulated the office-bearers and said he hoped that they would work in unison with the university for the betterment of the university and its students.
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Penalise erring colleges: DAV teachers
Chandigarh, November 13 The delegation today urged the VC to operationalise regulations 11.1 and 11.2, which relate to penalties on erring colleges. The VC informed the delegation that the meeting could not be held on November 3 because of the unfortunate demise of the the DAV Colleges Managing Committee president’s wife.
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Essay contest
Chandigarh, November 13 Other events that will mark the week are slogan writing, written quiz and a declamation contest. The competitions will be held at the lecture theatre of the National Institute of Paramedical Sciences of the institute. The closing ceremony will be held on November 16 wherein the winners will be given prizes.
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Children’s Day
Chandigarh, November 13 As many as 15 children of the faculty members have been trained by Subhasish Neogi and Anupama Neogi to present the show. Subhasish and Anupama run an NGO called Putul Nacher Ashor, which works in the field of puppet theatre. The show will include skits of glove puppetry, shadow puppetry and mime. The 40-minute programme will start at 4.30 pm in the centre’s auditorium.
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Consumer Courts
Chandigarh, November 13 The petitioner, Karamjit Singh, a resident of Mohali, had booked an educational tour to Europe for himself and his daughter for which he deposited Rs 2 lakh along with a medical insurance of Rs 963 per person. He alleged that he was neither given medical insurance nor provided visa service for which the firm charged him Rs 8,000. The firm had assured Karamjit of giving him tickets and medical insurance on May 19. He was scheduled to leave from Delhi airport on May 23. On not receiving the documents, Karamjit went to the firm’s office where he was told that the documents would be given to him at the airport on May 23. He averred that on reaching Rome, he found that no medical insurance was given to them. He further stated that the matter was taken up with the SOTC office in Chandigarh but nothing concrete was done. After receiving the notice, the firm admitted that a tour was booked by Karamjit but denied that medical insurance was levied on him. Also, they claimed that the travel documents were given to Karamjit at the last moment. The counsel for Karamjit alleged that the brochure provided by SOTC mentioned a night stay at Hotel Palace-2000 in Rome but it was cancelled without prior notice. The forum stated: “We direct the opposite party (the firm) to refund Rs 8,000 recovered as visa charges and Rs 1,870 charged for medi-claim policy for two persons, with interest of 9 per cent from the date of booking of tour.”
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Chandigarh Theatre Festival
Chandigarh, November 13 Structured in the American lifestyle, the play offered a lively and realistic portrayal of a middle-class family, headed by Amanda Wingfield. After being estranged by her husband 15 years ago, Amanda is left with her marginally crippled daughter Laura and son Tom Wingfield, who works in a warehouse. The memories of good old days haunt enterprising Amanda in contrast to sordid realities she faces in arranging a suitable match for her innocent daughter, who is a victim of depression and has lost her self confidence. Her confrontations with young son, too, aggravate her tensions but sometimes an illusionary hope coming through the prospective match in Jim rejuvenates her.
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