Judicious use of farm inputs stressed
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, January 15
Farmers should be judicious in the use of inputs so that the cost of production on different crops can be minimised for better returns. This was stated by Dr Kolar while speaking on the concluding session of the specialised National Training Programme on Fertilizer, water and weed management in wheat organised by the Centre of Excellence for Training in wheat production technology of the Punjab Agricultural University here today.

He also called for the adoption of water conservation technology at the farms so as to save the precious underground water which is depleting in the state at a fast speed. Dr Kolar also expressed concern over the in-judicious use of chemical inputs, water and farm machinery by the farmers without caring for their economic viability.

According to Dr Kanwal Mahindra, Associate Director, Extension Education and Coordinator of the workshop, senior scientists from the wheat growing states of the country who participated in the workshop were imparted training by senior scientists of the university with respect to Fertilizer, Water and Weed Management in wheat crop.

Plea for recruitment of principals, lecturers
Our Correspondent

Doraha, January 15
In an unprecedented move, the DPI Colleges has stopped sending nominees and experts to the selection committee for the recruitment of principals and lecturers in the affiliated colleges of Punjab, In a letter to Secretary, Higher Education Punjab (Chandigarh), Dr Ishwar Singh, president, Non-Government Colleges Management Federation of Punjab and Chandigarh, has asked for continuing the process of recruitment so that timely appointments are made and regular study is assured.

Dr Ishwar Singh has also written that the Punjab Government proposes certain guidelines for recruitment in these colleges. But the framing of these guidelines and their consequent approval by different bodies of the universities is going to be a time-consuming process and the delay is going to adversely affect the health of the colleges. So the DPI (Colleges) should send its nominees and experts to the selection committee for recruitment.

In a press note, the president has strongly reacted to the move of the government in this regard. He has said that the move is definitely going to hamper the smooth functioning of all affiliated colleges of Punjab. “Any delay in the process of recruitment is going to seriously affect the administration and teaching in these colleges.

A large number of posts of principal and lecturer are lying vacant in the non-government affiliated colleges. The selections are being held by selection committees which have been constituted as per the recommendations of the University Grants Commission, New Delhi. The structures of the selection committees are also duly approved by the Punjab Government and the respective university bodies of Punjab,” he added,

He further said that the representatives of the managements, principals and teachers should be involved in the framing of guidelines to avoid any legal complication.

Chandigarh (TNS): The Federation of Associations of Principals of Non-Government Affiliated Colleges of Punjab and Chandigarh has flayed the reported move of the Punjab Government to cut down the grant to colleges by 50 per cent and also to do away with the 95 per cent deficit grant-in-aid scheme.

In a statement issued here, the general secretary of the federation, Mr P.S. Sangha, said that if approved, the move would result in nearly 100 colleges in Punjab closing down. He also expressed concern over the uncertainty over the move to shift plus two classes from colleges to schools. He said that this move would lead to large scale retrenchment of the employees in affiliated colleges.

The federation had also “regretted” that members of the Punjab and Chandigarh, units, instead of focusing on bigger issues, were indulging in petty feuds. Mr Sangha appealed to the teachers not to fritter away its energy in settling personal scores as the survival of non-government colleges was at stake.

Juxtaposing current affairs with old views
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, January 15
A humorous play with anecdotes collected by Ibne Insha in his book “Urdu ki Akhari Kitab” comes a social message under the satire. In this play, only one actor — Sanjay Solanki who acts as a servant of Ibne Insha — entertained the audience by his theatrical skills. He juxtaposed with current affairs, the old views on several subjects like history and political science in a way that produced a perfect satire on the social setup. Though he rambled on from topic to topic, the script was punctuated with extremely funny dialogues that had the women present in splits.

The play has been written and directed by Balram and was presented by Media Artistes. Media Artistes is a group of people belonging to different media, who have come together on a common platform to generate awareness among people through their quality programmes using theatre and other mediums.

Shagoofe spoke of the lessons written in mock-serious tone to add to the satire on social morals and values. The play had all the sweetness of Urdu and great clean humour. The play was staged at Park Place.

Speaking to Ludhiana Tribune, Sanjay Solanki said he had adopted the anecdotal style of “Mirasis”. He said he had spent 15 days for rehearsals on the play. He said:” It is difficult to make people laugh these days specially when you are the only actor on stage performing for half an hour.”