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PAU training workshop Ludhiana, August 8 In his keynote address, Dr H.S. Sekhon, Dean, College of Agricultural Engineering and coordinator of the network, said that village knowledge centres equipped with the Internet facilities could play a significant role in the modernising agricultural development in the state. He said that there is a need to establish such centres on the pattern of PCOs in the villages to provide relevant information to the farmers. These centres could act as a liaison between the farmers and agricultural experts, he said. Dr Sekhon said that farmers could also obtain information about government programmes and policies. Various kinds of forms could be obtained through these centres and applications could also be forwarded to concerned offices, he said. He further said that over 2500 such centres are functioning successfully in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. More than 200 progressive farmers from all over the state participated in this workshop. The farmers which are already making use of the Internet services to sell their produce shared their experience. Mr Sukhpal Singh Bhullar of Ghuman Kalan village in Mansa district, Mr Pawittar Paul Singh of Ludhiana and Mr Gursewak Singh of Nihal Singh Wala village gave details of procedures used by them for trading fruits and vegetables. Dr Sekhon said that the workshop was sponsored by EU-India Cross Cultural Innovation Network Project which being run in the university for the last three years. |
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ICAR award for PAU scientists Ludhiana, August 8 The team of the scientists comprised Dr V.K. Nayyar, Senior Soil Chemist and Head of the Department of Soils, Dr R.L. Bansal, Senior Soil Chemist, and Dr M.P.S. Khurana, Soil Chemist. The award which carries Rs 1 lakh and a citation was received recently from the Union Agriculture Minister, Mr Ajit Singh. The project has made outstanding contributions in applied and basic research in micro and secondary nutrients and pollutant elements. The work carried out in the project has helped boost the agricultural production of the country on a sustainable basis without deteriorating soil health and environment. The scientists working in the project have done pioneering work in discovering the field scale deficiencies of zinc, iron and manganese in various crops and described detailed characteristic symptoms to diagnose them. |
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participate in painting contest Ludhiana, August 8 Over 800 students from Classes I to X participated in the contest. Participants were divided into three groups with students of Classes I to III in group ‘A’, students of Classes IV to VII in group ‘B’ and those from Classes VIII to X in group ‘C’. Students were told to choose from any of the three topics including “World peace”, “Environment” and “Independence Day”. All the participants reflected their imagination through paints and brushes. Among the participants of group ‘A’, Mandeep Kaur of Class II won the first prize, second prize went to Jashandeep Kaur of Class II and Gagandeep Kaur of Class III was declared third. In group ‘B’, Gaganjit of Class VI stood first, followed by Geeta of Class VII and Bablu of Class VII. Jaspreet Kaur of Class VIII clinched the first prize, Rupinder Kaur of Class X was declared second and Harleen Kaur stood third among the participants of group ‘C’. Mr G.S. Thind, director, appreciated the efforts of the students and art teachers who arranged the contest. Ms Heema Jassal, Principal, gave prizes to the students. |
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Life term for
murder Ludhiana,
August 8 Delivering the verdict, Mr Handa held that ‘‘it has been proved by overwhelming evidence on the record that accused had inflicted a fatal dagger blow to Sukhwinder, caused injury intentionally and knowingly that the same shall cause death’’. However, the court acquitted co-accused Harnek Singh (22), also of Ror village, with remarks that his presence at the site of crime appeared to be doubtful. Sukhwinder was murdered on October 20, 1999, in Ror village and following a complaint by Mr Gurdev Singh, father of the deceased, an FIR was registered against Makhan Singh and Harnek Singh at the Basti Jodhewal police station under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC. The father of the deceased contended that on the fateful day, he, along with his son and Angrej Singh were going towards the house of Gurmail Singh. When they reached near the turning of the old gurdwara, Makhan Singh, who were already present there, started abusing and said that Sukhwinder would be taught a lesson for insulting him. After this, Makhan Singh attacked Sukhwinder with a dagger. Harnek Singh was also present there, alleged the complainant. According to prosecution, there was altercation between Sukhwinder and Makhan Singh on the fateful day in Khawajkay village. The matter was, however, resolved by some villagers, who even slapped the accused. Feeling insulted, the accused killed Sukhwinder to take revenge.
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Top singers to be in city Ludhiana, August 8 The first mega programme, “Indian film music through the ages” will be held on August 24. The performance would be given by Anu Malik. He would be accompanied by a galaxy of famous signers from the film industry — Sadhna Sargam, Sunidhi Chouhan and K. Krishan Kumar. This would not be a conventional film night of Anu Malik. Anu will trace the history of Indian music through the films since its inception — covering the era from Khem Chand Parkash’s folk to the contemporary music. The band would bring the best Indian music in the form of classical folk and popular music. Mr Sunil Munjal, president of the LSS, said yesterday that singers of repute would accompany Anu Malik.
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