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PAU scientists upbeat over BT cotton
Ludhiana, March 5
There is enthusiasm among scientists in the Punjab Agricultural University over the approval of the centre for the use of cotton in the state. The BT cotton which is already being used in southern and
western states is expected to generate lot of yield in Punjab and other northern states as well.
PAU fair impresses Zambian delegation
Ludhiana, March 5
Deputy High Commissioner of Zambia, Lt Col Chongo Shula accompanied by secretary in the Zambian High Commiss was impressed with the agricultural fair organised by the Punjab agricultural
University. The Zambian diplomat said, he was quite impressed by the close cooperation between the university and the farmers.
Degrees conferred on 199 at IGNOU convocation
Khanna, March 5
Standard of education in the state especially in government schools was going down stated by Mr S.S. Johl, Vice-Chairman, Punjab State Planning Board and chief guest of the convocation of regional centre in Khanna of Indira Gandhi National Open University at a press conference on university campus today. He said there were enough funds for the education but these were not being used
properly.
Dharamsot gives grants to schools
Amloh, March 5
Under Sarav Sikhya Abhiyan, cheques worth Rs 75 lakh were given to government elementary schools by Mr Sadhu Singh Dharamsot, Parliamentary Secretary (Home Justice and PWD), at a district-level function held at Government Elementary School, Saincy Behra, today.
Hamara School
Where students are taught devotion towards duty
“Aspire, struggle and achievement” is the objective set forth for the students receiving education in Everest Public Senior Secondary School Students are inspired to develop a spirit of sacrifice and devotion to duty . “Simple living and high thinking” is the motto on which they are to dwell upon.
A view of Everest Public Senior Secondary School, Moti Nagar, Ludhiana.
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Principalspeak
Education means not merely passing the examination, getting certificates and degrees and winning medals. It means all round development of one’s personality-mental, physical and intellectual.
From Colleges
370 students honoured
Ludhiana, March 5
The prize distribution function of Arya College was held here today. It was presided over by Mr Balraj Bhasin, associated with educational institutions.
The function was preceded by a invocation to the Almighty and a Yajna was organised to inaugurate the renovated auditorium of the college.
Teachers’ unions urged to unite
Khamano, March 5
The Government Teachers’ Union has appealed to all teachers unions to come together on one platform to oppose the imposition of mid-day meal scheme. Stating his block President of the union Jagtar Singh Khamano, district vice-president Sukhwinder Chahal and Surjit Singh Sohi said they would call a district-level meeting of all teacher unions to chalk out next course of action.
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