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PU research scholars compile botany book
Chandigarh, December 28 The book, which is divided in four sections -‘Ecological interaction and overview’, ‘Below ground ecology’, ‘Models in agroforestry’ and ‘Ecological economics sustained’- contains 19 chapters. Apart from the team of the compilers, all 47 contributors are foreign nationals. Talking about the book, Prof Kohli, said the book could prove helpful in understanding the ecological relationships among forests, soil, root systems and water system keeping agroforestry as its basis. Besides, the book evaluates the socio-economic impact of agroforestry. Giving a low-down on the book, Daizy said, “With the practice of agroforetsry, one can improve productivity and sustain ecological balance. The process of agroforestry includes growing plants and trees in between the food grains and crops thus helping in conservation of biodiversity. The book includes case studies as well. It explains how certain trees grown in between the crops are used for treating HIV positive patients in certain parts of Africa. The researchers and students can benefit a lot from the book and can further undertake research on each chapter.
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PU Notes Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, December 28 Panjab University vice chancellor Prof R.C. Sobti was the chief guest. Congratulating the participants he said, the purpose of such courses was to enhance career skills and knowledge level. Prof S.K. Sharma, director, Academic Staff College, PU, wished the participants well in their academic career. The 28-day programme sensitised the participants about several socially relevant issues and conducted workshops on skills such as paper writing, book review writing, communication, lecturing, time management, knowledge management and classroom handling.
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Degree mela at PU
Chandigarh, December 28 One of the oldest students to have got his degree was Brij Lal who passed MA (economics) in 1952 from Khalsa College, Amritsar. Many of the applicants were apprised of the discrepancies in their degrees and were advised about the action to be taken for procuring their degrees later.
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Health ministry, AGI told to reimburse $6,900
Chandigarh, December 28 The applicant, assistant audit officer Tarwinder Singh Cheema, stated that his son Amrit Pal Cheema had met with a serious accident in January, 2005. His son was in Cyprus at that time. Amrit was taken to a hospital in unconscious condition by his fellow students. He remained in the hospital in the ICU for nine days on ventilator and life-support system. Tarwinder pointed out that under the Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944, central government employees and their families were entitled to medical treatment. He added that under the rules employees’ children were entitled to medical facilities till the age of 25 years, as they had no source of income. The applicant averred that he had submitted medical claim in March, 2005. He stated that the claim was forwarded by principal accountant general (audit), UT and Punjab, to comptroller & auditor general of India, New Delhi, in August, 2005, for approval. Thereafter, it was forwarded to director general health services (DGHS) for advice. The DGHS stated that the applicant’s plea was not admissible to government servants on leave or deputation abroad. In April, 2006, Tarwinder made a representation before the respondents wherein he specified that under rule 11, government servant and his family outside India were eligible to obtain medical treatment. However, the claim was again denied. Coming down heavily on the department, CAT observed: “It is distressing to find out the way and manner in which the case of the applicant has been dealt with. Even though it was the specific case of the applicant brought to the notice of all authorities concerned in writing that his case would be covered under rule 11(7) of the Rules of 1944, no authority appears to have applied its mind to the applicability of the same.” It added: “It is one of those rare cases where the applicant is entitled to costs of litigation. The obdurate attitude reflected by the respondents needs to be deprecated. They have thwarted a rightful claim on wholly untenable and unsustainable grounds. The applicant will be entitled to costs quantified as Rs 10,000.”
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No action before hearing of those with sales deed: HC
Saurabh Malik Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, December 28 As the matter came up for hearing before the vacation bench of Justice M.M. Kumar of the High Court this morning, sub-divisional engineer, highway administrator-cum-executive engineer K.K. Sharma told court that four of the seven petitioners before the court had produced the sales deed. They would be heard in accordance with the directions already issued by a division bench of the High Court on December 21. Sharma added that three other petitioners would also be heard before initiation of any action, if they produced the sales deed. After recording his contentions, Justice Kumar ruled: “The respondent shall remain bound by the statement made; and the petition be listed on the re-opening of the court on January 7 before the appropriate bench.” Before parting with the two-page order, Justice Kumar observed: “On account of urgency of the matter, I have entertained the petition during the vacations as the petitioners are apprehending that their properties might be demolished.” In their petition against the Union of India, the National Highway Authority of India, the State of Haryana, Panchkula deputy commissioner and others, Kalka residents Rakesh Kumar and six others had earlier sought quashing of notices issued on November 28, November 30 and December 6, envisaging the demolition of their properties. Blaming the respondents for acting in an arbitrary and illegal manner, the petitioners had claimed that they possessed valid and legal sales deeds executed in their favour long ago. Giving details, the petitioners had added that they filed objections after they were issued notices under the provisions of the Land and Traffic Control Act for the “removal of unauthorised occupation on the highway land”. Claiming that they were not in unauthorised occupation of land, the petitioners further added that were owners and in possession of the land. As such, the respondents had no right to dispossess them.
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Air Deccan told to pay Rs 2,500
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, December 28 The airline was also asked to pay Rs 1,100 as cost of litigation. The petitioner, Surinder Bhakoo, stated that he had purchased a ticket from the airlines through credit card on the Internet for journey from Chandigarh to Jammu in February. The ticket was confirmed and Bhakoo reached Jammu airport two hours prior to the scheduled departure of the flight. He alleged that only 15 minutes before departure, he was informed that the flight had been cancelled. He stated that neither did the airline refund the amount nor did it offer an alternate flight. In reply, the airline accepted that the flight was cancelled. Air Deccan stated that passengers were given the option of travelling by another flight but the petitioner didn’t avail of the offer. The forum stated: “The delay or cancellation of flight is beyond the control of airlines like bad weather for visibility and snags in aircraft. These are unforeseen circumstances but no such reason has been given by the airlines nor have they placed any such factor on record by way on cancellation was necessitated.”
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Chandigarh New Year Fest Aneesha Sareen Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, December 28 This classical music expert was not alone. With him was Subhash Ghosh, disciple of Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan and creator of instrument ‘sarasvani’, and a band of eight musicians experts in their respective fields. The ‘fusion raga’ created by this deadly combination of musicians was the one, one could not afford to miss. “It’s a blend of pure Indian classical form of music with western style, a perfect mixture of rock and classical, and we have toiled hard for this creation,” said Pradeep Pandit. The audience was completely mesmerised by the sound of their music, which lasted for almost two hours. “Playing a single instrument entirely based on classical music can be monotonous at times, the fusion ragas keep the listeners’ interest intact besides keeping the ancient music alive in their minds, especially in the youth,” said Subhash Ghosh. Their music band is going places. With many names in this band having been associated with great names in the music arena like Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Ismail Darbar and Anu Malik, the players are brimming with confidence. The band comprises Muztafa Hussain on flute, Mustafa Hussain on tabla, Ramesh on octopod, Madhav Prasad on keyboard, Manish as supporting percussion and Dr Rupak Das from Chandigarh on rock guitar. Having performed at various places in India and abroad, both Subhash Ghosh and Pradeep Pandit feel there is a vast difference in the audiences of the two. “The audience abroad listens with a far better concentration. At many times, they are unaware of the language or have insufficient knowledge related to a particular raga, but they will still sit for hours together for the essence of it. There are no mobiles ringing and its hard to find such audience in India,” said Pradeep Pandit. “Besides fusion raga, we are also experimenting with Sufi music as it’s the latest thing popular in the country and is sure to go places,” said Subhash Ghosh. “Its all about one’s creativity and how hard one practises, the expertise comes naturally then,” he added. Tourism director Vivek Atray was amongst the dignitaries present.
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Plaza reverberates with timeless melodies
Chandigarh, December 28 Ably supported by Dollywood Entertainers Orchestra, Delhi, the artistes virtually captured the nuances and mood of the hit film songs immortalised by legendary maestros like K.L. Saigal, Mohd Rafi, Manna Dey, Lata and Asha Mangeshkar. Deepak Kumar, winner of the Sur Sangam Award, opened up with ‘Tum mujhe yoon bhula na paoge’ before another Delhi-based Sunila Malhotra brought alive the magic of Noor Jehan with 'Jawan hai mohabbat, sayan dil mein aana re'. Composer Devki Anand depicted the romance, ecstasy, pathos and nostalgia of Rafi songs ‘Aaaj muasam’, 'Ye chaand sa roshan chehra’, ‘Ye reshmi julfein’. He also doled out some duet songs with Sujata Bhatnagar. I.P.S. Bawa conducted the programme with brilliance. Tourism director Vivek Atrey and other officers, too, relished the old melodies. |
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