CBSE fined for student trauma

New Delhi (PTI): After a 17-year trial, a Delhi court has fined the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Rs 10,000 for “negligence of duty”.

Rajneesh Chandra Narang had applied to the CBSE for re-totalling his physics marks in May 1988 for the board examinations on the condition that the board would inform him of the outcome within 10-12 days.

But the CBSE got back to him only after 54 days, spoiling his chance to apply for any of the professional courses. The marks showed an error of about 30 per cent.

“The CBSE did nothing to put an end to the shock, humiliation and trauma suffered by the complainant by delaying the telling of his revised marks. It cannot escape its liability to pay damages for the agony and depression caused to him,” said the court.

Ship back after renewing ties

Kochi (PTI): INS Tarangini, the Indian Navy’s sail training ship, arrived here on Tuesday after a six-and-a-half month voyage to Europe to participate in various tall ships’ races.

The highlight of the trip was participation in the international fleet review organised by Britain’s Royal Navy to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, the ship’s captain Commander Mukul Asthana, told reporters here.

“Our aim was to strengthen and renew the ties that India and Indian Navy had with foreign countries. I hope we have been very successful in achieving that,” he said. The ship, with 183 cadets, including 13 foreigners, on board, called at 16 ports in 13 countries during its voyage.

Israeli drones

Jerusalem (AFP): Israel would sell 50 unmanned spy drones worth $220 million to India, the domestic public radio reported.

The Heron drones are equipped with surveillance technology and suitable for all weather conditions, the radio added. Defence ministry officials refused comment.

Drinks murder

Amritsar (PTI): A 65-year-old vendor was beaten to death in full public view on Tuesday after she asked two inebriated people to pay for their cold drinks, police sources said. The duo walked away after killing the woman, whose cries for help were in vain, the sources added.

Institute fire

New Delhi (PTI): A fire destroyed a computer institute in an upscale south Delhi locality on Tuesday but there were no casualties, fire brigade sources said. Eight fire tenders brought the blaze under control within an hour.President A.P.J.Abdul Kalam will offer prayers at the dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti and attend the annual function of Ajmer Military school in Ajmer on November 15.

President A.P.J.Abdul Kalam will offer prayers at the dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti and attend the annual function of Ajmer Military school in Ajmer on November 15.