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Indian Express
15-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Mohali Meritorious School excels in PSEB Class 12 results, 11 students on merit list
The Government Meritorious School, Sector 70, Mohali, has achieved a milestone in the Class 12 results declared Wednesday by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). A total of 11 students from the school have secured places on the state merit list, marking a record performance for the district. Remarkably, no other government or private school in Mohali finds a slot on the merit list. Topping the district chart is Mehak Sharma, a Non-Medical stream student from Takhatgarh village in Ropar district, who scored 497 out of 500, earning third rank across Punjab. She secured 99 marks each in Punjabi, English, and Chemistry, and a perfect 100 in Physics and Mathematics. Mehak's father, a postman at Bharatgarh Post Office, expressed pride in her achievement. 'Our daughter has brought glory to the entire village of Takhatgarh. Her brother is in the Indian Navy, and Mehak dreams of joining the NDA,' he told The Indian Express. Joining her on the merit list is Bhavana, a Non-Medical student from Tibba Nangal village, Ropar. Her father, Har Vilas, an LIC agent, said she had shown exceptional performance, especially in Physics. Mahakpreet Kaur from Bhaini Sahib village in Ludhiana also made an impact with 100 marks in Maths and English, and 99 in Punjabi. Her father, a professional photographer, said: 'She is the eldest daughter in the family, and we believe she will make the country proud.' Principal applauds team effort Principal Ritu Sharma credited the success to collective dedication. 'Having 11 students on the state merit list reflects the hard work of our staff, students, and the unwavering support from parents. They trusted our academic guidance completely.' She also highlighted that 28 students from the school had qualified for JEE Mains last year, proving the institution's academic excellence. Mohali Meritorious School Students on the merit list are Mehak Sharma (Non-Medical), Bhavana (Non-Medical), Mahakpreet Kaur (Non-Medical), Dheeraj Chaudhary (Commerce, Punjab Rank 10), Payal (Medical, Rank 11), Vinayak Kumar Gond (Non-Medical, Rank 11), Kundan (Non-Medical, Rank 12), Antarjot Singh (Non-Medical, Rank 13), Habib (Commerce, Rank 13), Ritu (Commerce, Rank 14) and Suneha (Medical, Rank 14) These students come from different parts of Punjab but currently study at the Government Meritorious School, Sector 70, Mohali. Two more district students excel Apart from the 11 from Meritorious School, Sudhanshu Tiwari, from Government School Lalru, ranked 13th in Non-Medical stream, and Mansi Joshi, from Government School Khizrabad, ranked 14th in Commerce stream. Poor show by private schools No private school affiliated with PSEB in Mohali could secure a position in the state merit list this year
Express Tribune
14-05-2025
- Express Tribune
BISP beneficiaries protest over illegal cuts
A woman shares her ordeal of illegal deduction from BISP allocations allegedly by officials at a government school in New Karachi. Photo: express Women staged a protest in a government school situated in New Karachi, over alleged deductions from payments being distributed under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). They accused the staff of bribery and harassment. On receiving reports of the protest, officers from Bilal Colony police and other officials reached the scene. According to a statement, issued by SSP Central Zeeshan Shafiq Siddiqui, authorities received information about alleged deductions from BISP payments at the New Karachi Government School. The affected women staged a protest inside the school, accusing the staff of taking bribes and harassing them. It was alleged that the staff was deducting amounts ranging from Rs2,000 to over Rs3,000 from different individuals. Besides the deductions, women also alleged, they were being harassed inside the school premises. SSP Central stated that police are currently gathering more information and conducting further investigation into the allegations made by the women. DSP New Karachi was present at the site along with police personnel, while district administration officials were also present at the school. When contacted, SHO Bilal Colony Nasir Khan confirmed that the police recorded statements of the affected women regarding the allegations of deductions at the government school located in New Karachi's Sector 5-E. Senior officers have been informed, and further legal action will be taken based on their directives. Video statements of women, who had gone to collect their BISP payments, have also gone viral on social media. In the videos, women allege that they were harassed, money was allegedly deducted, bribes were demanded, and they were called into separate rooms, among other accusations. Some women also stated that they had been visiting the centre for several days to collect their payments but were still not paid.
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Raids at shops selling tobacco items near educational facilities, 6 booked
In a targeted effort to curb the illegal sale of tobacco products and e-cigarettes near educational institutions, Ludhiana police commissionerate lodged six FIRs on Tuesday against shopkeepers violating the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003. The Act prohibits the sale of tobacco products in proximity to educational zones. Police during the raid on Sat Paul Mittal Road in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo) On Tuesday afternoon, the police conducted a special enforcement drive aimed at protecting the health of students and upholding legal restrictions. The police teams raided eight locations, seizing a large quantity of illicit items such as hookahs, e-cigarettes, smoking pipes, chimneys and flavoured tobacco packets. The raids were conducted in areas around schools and colleges, including Malhar Road, Ishmeet Singh Chowk near Government School and Model Town Market adjacent to GTB College and Hospital, to ensure the law prohibiting the sale of tobacco products (COTPA), 2003, which prohibits the sale of tobacco products in proximity to educational zones is enforced effectively. Ludhiana police commissioner Swapan Sharma, said, 'A total of six FIRs have been lodged against shopkeepers found violating the law. These locations are frequently visited by students and the general public. We must protect the youth from the dangers of tobacco use and ensure legal boundaries are respected. Our aim is not just enforcement, but also awareness.' The drive involved a coordinated effort by senior officers, including two additional deputy commissioners of police (ADCPs), six assistant commissioners of police (ACPs), eight station house officers (SHOs) and local police personnel, supported by the field media team, Sharma said. Later, the police also engaged with local shopkeepers, parents, and the public to educate them about the legal consequences of non-compliance and the severe health risks of tobacco consumption.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Panchkula: Sessions court upholds teacher's conviction for beating student
Sessions court in Panchkula upheld the lower court's judgment convicting a teacher for beating a Class 6 student over touching her car. Initially, a complaint was filed with the police against Kirti Malik, 39, a teacher from Sector 8, by Bharti Verma, the principal of Government School, Parwala. Verma reported that on December 30, 2021, she received information that Malik had beaten a Class 6 student for touching her car. Malik had also allegedly verbally abused and intimidated the principal, villagers, and staff. The victim was subsequently taken for medical examination, leading to the registration of the FIR under Sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code at the Raipur Rani police station and the eventual conviction by the trial court. The trial court awarded her two-month simple imprisonment and imposed ₹500 fine on her on August 21, 2023. Malik filed an appeal against the judgment passed by judicial magistrate. The sessions court affirmed the lower court's findings, observing that the victim's testimony clearly established that he was playing when his hand touched Malik's car, following which she beat him. The court noted that medical evidence, including the medico-legal report (MLR) prepared by Dr. Shilpa Garg, corroborated the boy's account, detailing pain in his left ear, redness and throat pain, and an abrasion on his left index finger. However, considering that Malik had faced trial since March 2022, had no prior criminal record, and the boy sustained simple/minor injuries, the sessions court released her on probation of good conduct for six months upon furnishing a bond of ₹25,000 with one surety. Malik was instructed to maintain peace and good behaviour during this period, failing which she would have to undergo her sentence. The sessions judge also directed Malik to pay ₹10,000 as compensation to the injured boy.
