1,820 appear for PAU-CET
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, June 26
As many as 1,820 candidates today appeared for the Combined Entrance Test for admission to B.Sc (Agriculture) and Bachelor in Veterinary Sciences (BVSc) at Punjab Agricultural University, here today.

While 2,020 candidates had applied for admission, 1,997 were considered eligible for it. Of these, 170 failed to appear for the test. The three-hour test was divided into four sections — chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics.

Ten centres were set up on the campus, including Government Model Senior Secondary School, the College of Home Science, the College of Veterinary Science and examination hall.

Dr S.S. Chahal, Controller of Examinations, said the result would be out by the next week. He said counselling for 83 seats for B.Sc (Agriculture) and 42 seats for BVSc would be held on July 6. Besides, he said, there were five seats for Kashmiri migrants in B.Sc (Agriculture) and two in veterinary sciences. But only four Kashmiri migrants appeared for the test, he added.

60 kids attend summer camp
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, June 26
As many as 60 kids participated in a summer camp at Roots Nursery School that concluded here today. A get-together was arranged and kids danced to the tunes of latest Hindi and Punjabi numbers. An exhibition of wall hangings, paper and cloth flowers, soft toys, cartoons, paintings and other decorative items made by children during the camp was also arranged. Participants of judo karate showed their various skills. A pool party was also arranged in which kids splashed water on each other.

As an encouragement to all participating students, the principal, Ms Manjeet Kaur, gave them the certificates. Those excelling in the fields such as skating, judo, instrumental music, drawing, painting, flower-making and dances like gidha and bhangra were presented with shields and trophies.

Ms Manjeet said that the school presented a carnival-like look during the entire summer camp. She said that the parents were invited to view the camp and went much satisfied. She said that the camp offered a chance to all kids to hone their skills instead of sitting idle during their holidays.

GCB allows admission to girls
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, June 26
S.C.D. Government College for Boys has been permitted by the government to admit girls in the B.Sc. I (medical-vocational course in industrial microbiology) from this session. This course is being run by the college to improve the job prospects of students. 

Counselling dates clash

Ludhiana, June 26
Candidates trying for admission in the MBBS course in Manipal University and B.Sc (Medical) in Panjab University are in a fix. The date of counselling at both institutes clash as both have called candidates on July 6. The aspiring students have urged that the schedule of one of the institutes be changed so that they are not forced to miss the opportunity. OC

Riding the crest of popularity
Asha Ahuja

Ludhiana, June 26
Modest Romey Gill has a rich rustic flavour in his voice and is riding the crest of popularity. His latest song, “Jogia ve jogia”, is the flavour of the season as not only Punjabi channels are telecasting it but also it is often beamed from Channel V and MTV.

He had a passion for singing right from his childhood and his inspiration was his sister, Biba Jaswal Kaur, who along with her husband, Chan Shah Kot, have made their name in rendering religious songs.

Romey got a break when his audio cassette ‘Jeeto’ was released by Moon Records. His song “Nehro paar bangla” was an instant hit and Romey’s other songs made him a household name not only in India but also in foreign countries.

He says: “My greatest and happiest moment was when 35,000 strong crowd in Vancouver gave me a standing ovation. They clamoured for my autographs. An artiste values appreciation of his audience more than any thing else. I feel I am fortunate that I get a lot of appreciation from my audience of Punjab too”.

Born and brought in Ludhiana, he has performed on the stage with other popular Punjabi singers like Kuldip Manak.

He said: “It was an honour to sing with great singer like Kuldip Manak. He always encourages the younger artists”.

Romey rues the fact that when he goes abroad, his lack of education comes in his way. He cannot either write English or speak English as he had to discontinue his studies after the death of his parents. “I could not study after middle class as I had to fend for my family. I was interested in singing right from childhood and my training under Ustad Daljit Sardar stood me in great stead since I could earn some bit as a singer. I accompanied singers and sang whenever I got the chance and finally I got a break. But I would advise everyone to study as one does suffer due to lack of education. My wife is a graduate and she helps me, but still I feel education is very essential in giving confidence”.

His albums ‘Nakhra Chadi Jawani Da’ and ‘Jeeto’ are doing well. The song “Juti khaldi maroda nahino chaldi” from his album has made inroads on public mind and this unassuming man only thanks God for gifting him with a good voice.