In Brief — Chandigarh

Applications
Passport applications processed
The Regional Passport office, Chandigarh, has processed all applications which were received till May 24, 1998 and were found complete in all respects, according to the weekly report on status of passport applications for the week ending August 7.

Campus
Interviews on Aug 17
Students who have qualified the entrance test conducted by Panjab University for admission to L.LB and post-graduate diploma in computer applications at Panjab University Regional Centre, Muktsar, have been asked to appear for an interview on August 17 for admission. According to a press statement issued by the university, admission to the L.LB course will take place at 9.30 a.m. and for the diploma course at 2.30 p.m.

MBBS academic session opens
The inaugural function to mark the eighth academic session of the new MBBS batch of students of Government Medical College was held today at the Paryaas building, Sector 38 today. Prof D. S. Dubey, Director PGIMS, Rohtak was the chief guest. Earlier, Prof V. K. Kak, director-principal of the college, laid stress on learner-oriented teaching.

Schools
Saplings planted
Saplings of medicinal trees were planted at the Government High School, Sector 38-B, to mark the conclusion of the golden jubilee celebrations of Indian independence. According to the headmaster of the Government High School, Karam Chand, a cultural programme was also organised.

525 administered Hepatitis B vaccine
n A Hepatitis B vaccination camp was organised at the Manav Mangal High School, Sector 21-C, by the Department of Social Service and Survey. According to the vice-principal of the school, S. Sardan, 525 students were vaccinated.

Tree plantation function held
A tree plantation function was held at Government Model High school, in Sector 34-C, here today. President of the Parent Teacher’s Association Major Avasthi presided over the function sponsored by SBI.Prizes were distributed to meritorious students.