Need for closer scientist-farmer ties: Grewal
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, February 22
Mr Mohinder Singh Grewal, a progressive farmer and the newly appointed member of the Commission on Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), Government of India, said today that there was a need for closer cooperation between scientists and farmers. He emphasised the need for mutual cooperation, saying that while the farmers learn a lot from scientists, the scientists can also get a lot of feedback from the farmers on certain unique methods adopted by them.

Speaking at a felicitation function organised by the Vegetable Science Club of the Department of Vegetable Crops, Punjab Agricultural University, here today, Mr Grewal said the scientists engaged in agricultural research should take serious note of the techniques developed by farmers while fine tuning their research programmes.

“Land to lab” should be the new approach, he observed. He cited a detailed account of how he shifted from the conventional agriculture to innovative techniques whereby he was able to substantially curtail farm production costs. He added that he maximised his profits by cultivating carrot, onion, garlic and other crops.

Dr Amrik Singh Sandhu, Director of Extension Education, PAU, appreciated the contributions of Mr Grewal. Dr A.S. Sidhu shared his observations on innovative vegetable seed production programmes of Mr Grewal.

Mr Grewal was honoured with a memento and a shawl on behalf of the club. Dr Jagtar Dhiman, who has written a biographic book on Mr Grewal, also highlighted the latter’s singular qualities. 

Meritorious students honoured
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, February 22
The annual prize distribution function of Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Model Town, was held here today. Dr K.S. Aulakh, Vice-Chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University, was the chief guest on this occasion.

Dr Anup Kaur Bansal, Principal of the college, welcomed the chief guest.

As many as 275 students of Arts, Commerce, BCA, MA, M.Com and PGDCA were awarded prizes.

Six students who stood first in PU final year classes got various medals which include Kiran Bhullar (MA II -English) with S.Sant Singh Ji Gujarkhan Memorial Award, Davinder of M.Com (2nd Semester) with S.Tarlochan Singh Sarna Memorial Award, Jaspreet BA III got SBS Bishan Singh Memorial award, Jasjit Kaur of B.Com. III won Kakshi Pritam Singh Memorial Award.

Hardeep Kaur of BCA (III) got S. Ujjagar Singh Memorial Award and Baljeet Kaur Seera PGDCA, won Harnam Singh Memorial Award.

Trophies were awarded to 46 students who got 2nd and 3rd positions in Punjab University and Punjab School Educational Board.

16 house examination prizes and 28 players were given award for their achievements. Harpreet was declared the best athlete, Gurpreet was the best cyclist and Rajwant Kaur was given the best judo player award of the session 2004-05. Prize winners got prizes for NSS, youth club, library committee, music and extra curricular activities.

Dr K.S. Aulakh congratulated the prize winners who had excelled in academics, cultural and extra-curricular activities.

COURTS

Forum quashes power bill
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, February 22
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has quashed the electricity bill of Rs 18,814 raised on the charges of theft of energy, with the observation that the PSEB had failed to comply with its rules and regulations.

The orders were pronounced by the forum president, Mr A.S. Narula, while deciding the complaint of Mr Dhanesh Chadha of Phase II, Dugri.

After seeing the evidence the forum observed that the M.E. lab report clearly states that the meter received by them was neither sealed nor packed. Apart from this it was obligatory on the part of the board to have issued a notice to the complainant to remain present at the lab at the time of its testing, but it was not done.

SPORTS

Ludhiana contingent for Punjab State Games
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, February 22
The following players have been selected to represent Ludhiana in the Punjab State Games for Men scheduled to be held at Jalandhar from February 23 to 26, according to Mr S.L. Lotey, District Sports Officer.

Athletics: Jagdev Singh, Mohit Priank Dhami, Nirvair Singh, Harkanwal Singh, Jaspal Singh, Amritpal Singh, Sukhdev Singh, Pargat Singh, Balraj Singh, Amritpal Singh, Mamkit Singh and Sarbjit Singh, Mohinder Singh (coach).

Hockey: Mandeep Singh, Rajgover, Bodh Raj, Balwant Singh, Harpal Singh, Rupinder Singh, Sarbjot Singh, Bhagwant Singh, Satinder Singh, Gurvinder Singh, Navdeep Singh, Jasvir Singh, Kamaldeep Singh, Harsimran Singh and Manpreet Singh, Jarnail Singh (coach).

Basketball: Gagandeep Singh, Gurbaj Singh, Bharatdeep Singh, Sukhbir Dhillon, Gurpreet Singh, Nikhil Chopra, Gurbhej Singh, Amandeep Singh, Ajay Parkash, Taranjit Cheema, Amit Prashar and Ravi Kumar, Brij Bihari (coach).

Boxing: Ravinder Kumar, Hans Raj, Shiv Kumar, Amandeep singh, Sant Ram, Amarpreet Singh, Harjit Singh, Harish Kumar, Deepak Kumar, Rohit Kumar and Sukhvinder Singh, Sohan Lal (coach).

Judo: Bhupinder Singh, Sanjay Kumar, Hardeep Singh, Rajnish Sharma, Anil Kumar, Parveen Thakur, Sukhwant Singh and Surinder Singh, Roshan Lal (standby), Rakesh Singh (coach).

Volleyball: Baldeep Singh, Gurpreet Singh, Jagtar Singh, Ranbir Singh, Lakhvinder Singh, Nivesh Sharma, Gurjit singh, Harjinder Singh, Surjit Singh, Michael Kumar and Nikhil Vij, Surinder Singh (coach).

Kabaddi: Gumeet Singh, Simranjit Singh, Balbir singh, Jitender Singh, Harpreet Singh, Inderjit Singh, Jarnail Singh, Mandeep Singh, Gurjeet Singh and Chamkaur Singh, Gurjit Singh (standby), Harbans Singh (coach).

Wrestling: Mandeep, Ravinder Singh, Kamaljot singh, Babandeep Singh, Manpreet Singh, Amrind Singh, Sukhbir Singh, Harpreet Singh and Navdeep singh, Mansha Singh (coach).

Weightlifting: Mohan Singh, Deepak Sharma, Kulbir Singh, Balvinder Singh, Premjit Singh, Rachhpal Singh, Anirudh Chopra, Mandeep Kumar and standbys Gurmeet Singh and Inderjit Singh, Mohan Singh (coach).

Handball: Jawahar Kumar, Pardeep Sharma, Sachin Chaudhary, Sanjay Kumar, Ajit Singh, Amarjit Singh, Gaurav Sehgal, Mohinder Singh, Mukesh Chand Sharma, Avtar Singh, Ramandeep Sharma and Rajnish Kumar, Des Raj (coach).

Bedi XI register 40-run victory
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, February 22
Powered by fine batting by Kamal (52) and Sonu (43) helped Bedi XI of Hoshiarpur to register an easy 40-run victory over the United Club of Jagraon in the second match of the first Girdhari Lal Sharma and Dharam Raj Memorial Cricket Tournament being played at the Sarpanch Bachan Singh Cricket Academy ground at Balloke village, near Haibowal Khurd, here today.

Batting first, Bedi XI in their stipulated 30 overs, made 204 runs after losing seven wickets. The main contributors were Kamal, Kuldeep Dhami and Sonu. Kamal faced 39 balls and hammered 52 runs, which included five hits to the fence. Kuldeep’s innings of 34 runs came off 44 runs with the help of three boundaries. Sonu’s essay of 43 runs consumed 31 balls and was studded with one six and four 4s.

For the United Club, Harpreet Singh and Inderjit Singh bowled four overs each and took one wicket each conceding 13 and 25 runs, respectively.

In reply, Chaman’s 56, Sukhdeep’s 24 and Piyush Likhi’s 25 went in vain as the United Club’s innings folded at 164 runs in 26 overs. Other scorers were Kamal and Inderjit who scored 23 runs each. Chander mohan of Bedi XI was the pick of bowlers who grabbed five wickets for 24 runs while Amarjit took one for 31.

Mr Tarlochan Singh Makkar of Green Avenue Colonisers, the sponsors, was the chief guest. Mr Balbir Singh, Mr Ajmer Singh, Mr Maninder Singh, Mr Manu Kaushik, Mr Avtar Singh and Mr Varinder Patwari, in charge of the Sarpanch Bachan Singh Academy were present on the occasion.

Athletics meet at Narangwal college
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, February 22
The athletics meet at Govind National College of Narangwal, about 20 km from here, concluded today. Mr Jagpal Singh Khangura, President, management committee of GN College, gave away the prizes. Prof Balbir Singh, Principal of the college, read out the annual report.

The following are the results: (Boys)- 100 m- Gurdeep Singh 1, Satinder Singh 2 and Manjinder Singh 3; Shot put- Bajrang Bahadur Singh 1, Inderjit Singh 2 and Parminder Singh 3; 200 m- Gurdeep Singh 1, Jasmeet Singh 2 and Satinderjit Singh 3; Javelin throw- Charanjit Singh 1, Manraj Singh 2; Long jump- Bajrang Bahadur Singh 1, Gurcharan Singh 2 and Jaswant Singh 3; Slow cycling- Harwinder Singh 1, Satinderjit Singh 2 and Inderpreet Singh 3.

(Girls)- 100 m- Inderjit Kaur 1, Lakhvir Kaur 2 and Jagjit Kaur 3; Javelin throw- Jagroop Kaur 1, Gurpreet Kaur 2 and Rajni Bala 3; Javelin throw- Inderjit Kaur 1, Lakhvir Kaur 2 and Rajvinder Kaur 3; Long jump- Sofia 1, Lakhvir Kaur 2 and Inderjit Kaur 3; shot put- Lakhvir Kaur 1, Manpreet Kaur 2 and Kiranjeet Kaur 3; Slow cycling- Manpreet Kaur 1, Kiranjit Kaur 2 and Beant Kaur 3.