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Now, watch Sikh history in animation
GND varsity plans skill development courses for deprived youth
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Filling admission forms for Class IX-XII A Daunting Task
‘Punjab Govt should promote zero-budget farming’
Fortis-Escorts launches ‘Healthy Heart Club’
Nihangs ‘torch’ tobacco products
Panther Division holds summer camp
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Now, watch Sikh history in animation
Amritsar, June 18 Produced by Super Audio (Madras) Private Ltd, this 70-minute film has been written by Dr Inderjeet Singh Gogoani and directed by Gurjot Singh Ahluwalia. The movie, in Punjabi language, depicts the Sikh struggle movement during the incessant violence carried on masses during the Nadir Shah times. The story starts from the times when Nadir Shah looted Delhi and the formation of various Sikh organisations, led by Bhai Sukha Singh and Bhai Mehtaab Singh, against his atrocities. It depicts how the activists of the organisations used to live in forests, the strategies they used to make to deal with the atrocious emperor who had ordered to behead the Sikhs and tried to defame the sanctity of Sri Harmandar Sahib and the Sikh’s revenge against the highhandedness of Nadir Shah. Navin Daswani, Director of Super Audio Pvt Ltd, said the idea was conceptualised to attract the attention of people, especially the youth, towards sacrifices made by the Sikh community to establish their existence. “It took us two years to complete this graphic film, which cost about Rs 65 lakh. If everything goes well, we would be planning another graphic film on Hari Singh Nalwa,” he said. Interestingly, learning a lesson from an earlier experience, the organisers had decided to release it in the overseas market before releasing it in Indian theatres. “Yes, for the fear of infected the movie with piracy, we would release it in the overseas market, at least 12 countries worldwide. Three months later, it would be viewed in India. Actually, it happened during an earlier release of an animated film, “Guru Manyo Granth”, whose pirated CDs became available in the market before the film could reach the theatres fully,” said one of the organisers. After three months of its release in overseas market, this film would be released in India too in various languages. “It would be dubbed in English and Hindi, too. Besides, in multiplex theatres, it would be our endeavour to release it on TV channels and special DVDs would be launched in the market,” said Naveen. Meanwhile, among the audience was Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar, Akal Takht Sahib, and Shiromani Committee president.
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GND varsity plans skill development courses for deprived youth
Amritsar, June 18 In the backdrop of this initiative, efforts are being made to make them self-reliant and increase their employability. For the purpose, the department has chalked out skill development training courses/diplomas in various streams, which include dress designing, cutting and tailoring for matriculate girls. There would be provision for 160 seats at the GND varsity campus, 70 seats at the GND varsity’s regional campus, Gurdaspur and 40 seats at Amardeep Singh Shergill Memorial College, Mukandpur. Apart from this, 40 seats have been reserved for plus two girl students in textile designing, 20 seats for diploma in cosmetology, 40 seats for diploma in computer applications and 80 seats for diploma in computer hardware, 40 each for both boys and girls, respectively. In order to cater to the increased demand of students, the number of seats in courses like diploma in computer application and diploma in cosmetology have been increased by 60 and 40, respectively. The department intends to start new course like Diploma in Interior Decoration for plus two pass girls (40 seats) at Guru Nanak Dev University Campus and diploma in computer hardware at the regional campus, Gurdaspur for plus two pass boys only (80 seats) from session 2010-11, it has been learnt. The admission for these courses has started and interested candidates can get forms from the Department of Adult Continuing Education and Extension, Guru Nanak Dev University Campus, Amritsar, GND varsity Regional Campus, Gurdaspur and Amardeep Singh Shergill Memorial College, Mukandpur. The last date for admission to these courses is June 30, before 4 pm. As a part of extension activities, six-month courses like electronics and TV maintenance, computer course (basic concepts) and cutting and tailoring have been offered at the Central Jail, Amritsar to the inmates of the jail, to provide them vocational training so that they may rehabilitate after release. The students also have the possibility of being absorbed as data entry operators/ computer operators in various organisations. In addition to that, there are various opportunities to pursue higher studies in the respective fields. Tuition Fee Exemption
The University has decided to provide tuition fee exemption to admission seekers of MA religious studies); MA philosophy; M.Phil religious studies and M.Phil philosophy courses from this new academic session 2010-11. The last date for submission of forms for MA religious studies and MA philosophy is June 28 and for M.Phil religious studies and M.Phil philosophy, it would be July 23. Students can seek information on the university website www.gndu.ac.in or contact on phone number 0183-2258802-9 Ext. 3244. |
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Filling admission forms for Class IX-XII A Daunting Task
Amritsar, June 18 The students, who had recently passed their eighth standard examination, were directed to fill their registration numbers in the entrance forms. However, the board had not made students aware on where to get the registration number. Hence, the students are baffled over where and whom to approach to complete their forms. Moreover, students and parents are even unaware that the board has made available prospects/performa on its website. However, copies of these forms are being sold with even unauthorised stamps at some shops in the open market at a price ranging from Rs 15 to Rs 50. Unregulated sale has given opportunity to certain shopkeepers to fleece gullible students and their parents. Meanwhile, certain shopkeepers inside Hathi Gate are selling compartment forms printed by the board at a price of Rs 60 where as the original cost is Rs 50. It is learnt that the board released the admission forms for seats in matriculation and 10+2 to schools as per the last year number. On the other hand, the number of students has increased this year. Both private and regular students are unnecessarily asked to indicate their religions which do not have any relevance in the future course of their studies. From this session, the board discontinued revaluation process, which was introduced only last year. Now, students have been given the option to get their answer sheets re-checked. However, the shopkeepers were still selling revaluation forms. For re-checking forms are to be submitted at head office of the PSEB at Mohali. This rule has given opportunity to some shopkeepers in the city to mint more money from the students and parents. They are charging Rs 500 from a student to deposit a form. OfficialSpeak
When contacted, Manager, local Field Office of the PSEB, Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, said the registration number could be received from the office after informing the roll number. He said the board had provided them CDs with roll numbers and registration number of students. He said so far his office had got CD of Class VIII and of remaining classes were yet to be arrived. He said registration was number was not available on the Internet. He informed that the last date for admission to Class IX-XII have been advanced up to July 3. Students should call up the field office of PSEB on phone number 2702345 to get their registration number. |
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‘Punjab Govt should promote zero-budget farming’
Amritsar, June 18 Palekar was here for a three-day workshop on zero-budget farming, held at Manawala branch of the Pingalwara Charitable Society in which farmers from Nepal, Rajasthan and Haryana besides Punjab participated. The workshop concluded today. Addressing farmers, he informed them about the benefits of natural farming. He said farmers could get more produce without putting in any extra finances in the form of pesticides and fertilisers. Unlike organic farming where there is waiting period of about three years for getting the similar produce, the peasants could get their production in the same year of using of this technique. “About 13 per cent of the Union Budget goes in providing subsidies on pesticides and chemical fertilisers which could easily be diverted to rural areas for development works,” said Palekar. He said, “The agricultural universities and scientists all over the country has appreciated and approved our technique but at the end of the day they are not policy or decision makers. The government must and soon initiate steps to promote natural way of farming to save our precious land and earth.” He said at present about 60 lakh hectare of land is under cultivation using natural farming technique all over the country and majority of it is in south India. The Union ministries, including Rural Development and Environment, besides the Haryana government have evinced keen interest in zero-budget farming or natural farming in which only natural resources are used to produce and protect crops besides using natural techniques for increasing the fertility of land. The officials of these ministries held a meeting with Subhash Palekar, a pioneer and staunch supporter of zero-budget farming.
Popularly known as ‘Krishi Ka Rishi’, Palekar claimed that neighboring state has approached him for organising state-level workshop to aware the farmers on natural farming in order to discard the use of pesticides and chemical
fertilisers. He said the top functionaries of Haryana invited him just before this workshop and healthy conversation between them was held in which they asked him to organise a workshop there. He said the Haryana Government was also planning to take this technique to block and district level. He said that the Union Ministries of Rural Development and Environment have also approached him in this regard. A graduate in agriculture, Subhash Palekar developed ‘Zero-Budget Farming’ technique (which he used to term as spiritual farming) after observing ‘mechanism of forests’ and eight years of his research in that field. During this period, he had to sell the ornaments of his wife, lost all money and even his land to meet the research expenditure. He said nature had created vegetation and since million of years, this vegetation was living without any assistance of mankind. He said forests gave a large number of export-quality fruits every year without cultivation, without manure, fertilizers, spraying, hybrid seeds and irrigation and without any human assistance. “That is why I decided to conduct research in this field,” he said. “Initially the people disapproved my technology. But after seeing the amazing results of this technique, more and more farmers started to follow the technique and later it became a farmers’ ‘andolan’,” he said. Palekar said for 12 years, he experimented in his own farmland and after getting results, he asked other farmers to follow. |
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Fortis-Escorts launches ‘Healthy Heart Club’
Amritsar, June 18 Dr Arun K Chopra, Head of Cardiology, Fortis-Escorts Hospital, Amritsar, said this exclusive club would give members access to world-class medical facilities. The members would get access to a dedicated phone line where they can leave their queries which would be answered by specialists within 24 hours. Apart from this, the hospital would hold special check-up and consultation camps. Flanked by Jasdeep Singh, Director, Fortis-Escorts, Dr HP Singh, Medical Superintendent-cum-Principal Consultant, Cardiology, and Dr Deepak Kapila, Senior Consultant, Cardiology, Dr Chopra said the first step was to recognise the symptoms. “Call your doctor if symptoms become more frequent or severe. Call for emergency assistance if rest or medications or both do not relieve symptoms after 15 minutes,” Dr Chopra advised. Dr Chopra said the most common symptom of coronary artery disease is angina, or chest pain. Angina can be described as a discomfort, heaviness, pressure, aching, burning, fullness, squeezing, or painful feeling in your chest. “It can be mistaken for indigestion or heartburn. Angina is usually felt in the chest, but may also be felt in the shoulders, arms, neck, throat, jaw, or back. Other symptoms of coronary artery disease include shortness of breath, palpitations (irregular heartbeats, skipped beats, or a ‘flip-flop’ feeling in the chest), A faster heartbeat, weakness or dizziness, nausea and sweating”, he said. Some tips to reduce risk of heart disease: l
Quit smoking. Smokers have more than twice the risk for heart attack than non-smokers. l
Risk of heart disease increases with rise in cholesterol level. A diet low in cholesterol and saturated fats will lower cholesterol levels. l
Control high blood pressure. Eat a heart-healthy diet low in fat and cholesterol l
People who don't exercise have higher rates of death and heart disease compared to people who perform even mild to moderate amounts of physical activity. l
Manage stress and anger. Use stress and anger management techniques to lower the risk of heart attack. |
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Nihangs ‘torch’ tobacco products
Amritsar, June 18 According to information received here, the incident occurred at about 10 am. As per eyewitnesses, a group of about 10 Nihang Sikhs today barged into shops and accumulated the tobacco products in sacks. Later they torched the products. The group escaped from the spot before the police could reach the spot. It is evident to mention that the police post is situated just a few yards from the place of the incident. “They appeared all of a sudden in the morning and started throwing out our stock out of the shops. Later, they put them in sacks before burning down the whole lot. They have warned us against carrying out the business again. We demand police protection,” said the shopkeepers.
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Panther Division holds summer camp
Amritsar, June 18 Some of the activities undertaken during the subject event included classes in music, dance, art and craft and personality development. Children also visited various places of interest in Amritsar such as Verka milk production plant and Coca Cola bottling plant. Various competitions including kite making, face painting, sports, quiz, were
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The nineteenth century chapter of Sikh history was today projected in a different manner. For the first time, there was a preview of an animated movie on Sikh history, “Singh Surme,” at Fun Cinema in Alpha Mall here today.
