EDUCATION

Plea for reviewing exam policy
Our Correspondent

Amloh, September 20
Mr S.P. Goyal, Director, Amloh Public Senior Secondary School, Amloh , and chief of the Private School Association of Amloh subdivision, has urged the Director, SCERT, Punjab, to review the examination policy for the class five .

Mr Goyal pointed out that the Director, SCERT, Punjab, conducted the Class five examination. The tiny tots were expected to pass in all six subjects securing 33 per cent marks. Average students were awarded six grace marks, which was one per cent of the total marks.

Students of classes 8 and 10 had to pass in five of the six subjects. The average students of these classes were also awarded more than one per cent grace marks, which was evident from the results of Class 10 this year, as they awarded 18 grace marks instead of 7.

In the Class XII science group 23 grace marks were given. In the same way in Class XII arts group 8 or 9 grace marks were awarded instead of five. Mr Goyal had requested the authorities concerned to revise the pass formula for Class V students.

Ghazals enthral students

Mandi Gobindgarh, September 20
The Desh Bhagat Institute of Management and Computer Sciences in collaboration with the District Cultural Society, Fatehgarh Sahib, organised a ghazal programme for the students and their parents yesterday. Ustad Zameer Ahmed rendered melodious ghazals. Dr Santosh Nahar, who is working with All India Radio, Jalandhar, accompanied the singer on the violin.

Mr S.K. Ahluwalia, Deputy Commissioner, Fatehgarh Sahib, was the chief guest. Mr Ahluwalia and Dr Jora Singh, Chairman of the Institute, highlighted the importance of cultural activities.

Ms Shalini Gupta, Director of the institute, proposed a vote of thanks. OC

Poor polling for graduate constituency
Our correspondent

Ludhiana, September 20
In the Panjab University Senate elections held here yesterday, the voting for the principal and lecturers’ constituency was almost cent per cent. However, the voting for the graduate constituency was poor.

Talking to Ludhiana Tribune, Dr S.M. Sharma of Arya College and Dr Madanjit Kaur Sahota of Master Tara Singh College said that the polling went off peacefully in their colleges. Dr Sahota said the polling for the graduate constituency was poor. The result will be declared tomorrow.

From Schools & Colleges
Saplings planted at DD Jain College
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, September 20
Students of the DD Jain College of Education planted saplings today. The chief guest, Ms Manjit Kaur, SDM, and the guest of honour, Mr Praveen Bansal, councillor, ward No. 57, were felicitated by the Principal, Dr Chander Mohini.

Students planted saplings at Kidwai Nagar, while dignitaries planted saplings on the college premises. Students also participated in poster making, slogan writing and collage making competition on 
“Environment and its conservation”.

The first and second prizes were won by Khushjyot and Poonam (poster making); Shakshi and Palwinder (slogan writing); and Preeti and Manju (collage making).

Khanna
Declamation contest: A declamation contest was organised at A.S Modern Senior Secondary School Khanna by Media Center today. Mr Rakesh Panday, Printing and Stationary Minister, Punjab, was the chief guest on the occasion.

Mr Shamsher Singh Dullo, former M P Ropar Parliament constituency and Ms Harbans Kaur Dullo, M L A, Khanna, also attended the function.

Students of various local schools also participated in the declamation contest.

Chief Guest Rakesh Panday gave away awards to the winners of the contest.

Adapt to technology, minister calls on students
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, September 20
Mr Rakesh Pandey, state Minister for Science and Technology, has called upon the students to adapt themselves to latest technologies and the modern modes of media along with their education to sharpen their overall personality.

He was addressing a function after giving away prizes to the winners of a declamation contest organised by the Media Centre, Khanna, to commemorate the 80th birth anniversary of a renowned journalist, the late Mohan Lal Singhi, at A. S. Modern School, Khanna, today.

Referring to the large-scale induction of technology in education at all levels, the minister said the government had chalked out a comprehensive plan for computerisation. Mr Pandey said technology was advancing at an unprecedented pace in every field.

Paying tributes to Mohan Lal Singhi, Mr Pandey said he was an impartial, committed and fearless journalist, who wrote boldly on various subjects. He was also a patriot and freedom fighter who had worked for the betterment of society. The minister honoured Ms Krishna Singhi, wife of Mohan Lal Singhi.

Mr Shamsher Singh Dulo, a former minister, appreciated the efforts of the Media Centre in commemorating the anniversary of the journalist. He also exhorted the students to devote time to extra-curricular activities too.

In the declamation contest, Shubam of Bharatiya Vidya Mandir, Ludhiana, was declared first, Parneet Sekhon of Radha Vatika, Khanna, second and Shubhlagan of A. S. Modern School third. Loveleen Sharma of the A. S. College for Women was given a consolation prize.

Among others present on the occasion were Ms Harbans Kaur Dulo, Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Sant Ram, president, municipal corporation, Khanna, Mr Harjinder Singh Lall, Chairman, Mr Ashok Singhi, project chairman, and Mr K. L. Seghal, president of the Media Centre. 

Anniversary of SSF celebrated
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, September 20
The 60th anniversary of the formation of the Sikh Students Federation (SSF) was celebrated at Gurdwara Shaheed Pheruman here today.

A former Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib, Giani Kewal Singh, performed ardas on the occasion and prayed for the well being of the Panth. Following this, a ragi jatha of Bhai Bagga Singh performed kirtan and extolled the sacrifices of the Sikh martyrs.

Addressing activists, Dr Bhagwan Singh, a former president of the federation, traced the history of the outfit and the sacrifices made by its members over the decades. He also dwelt at length on the relevance of the ideals and objectives of the federation in today's world.

Mr Swaran Singh Khalsa, spokesperson, Shiromani Khalsa Dal, recalled the dark days after the attack on the Golden Temple and the supreme sacrifice made by Bhai Amrik Singh, the then chief, and other activists.

Mr Sewak Singh, president of the federation, said the youth today need to introspect on where are they heading by blindly aping the western culture. ‘’The word of the Guru must be obeyed if we are to leave a rich legacy for our coming generations’’, he stressed.

Other speakers targeted the current Akali leadership and claimed that they were reaping the benefits of the sacrifices made by thousands of young men and women during that period. The need of the hour is for the youth to take over the reins of power in their hands failing which they would be condemned to be pawns in the hands of the wily old guard. ‘’Only youth power can deliver us from the clutches of the current politically and morally corrupt leadership’’, they pointed out.