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PAU scientists upbeat over BT cotton
Ludhiana, March 5 Vice Chancellor, Dr K.S. Aulakh said that the Genetic Engineering Committee, government of India hd approved the BT Cotton for cultivation in Punjab state at a meeting yesterday. Dr Aulakh said that the farmers belonging to cotton belt should now divert from paddy to cotton by increasing the areas of cultivated land for this crop. Sharing the enthusiasm of Dr Aulakh, the Director Research, Dr GS Nanda said that the BT cotton was pest-resistant. Besides increase in the yield, it will also save a lot of money as the farmers will not need to use much pesticides now. Dr Nanda represented Punjab in the meeting and gave an elaborate presentation at the meeting. The BT cotton is already being used by the farmers of their own in the cotton belt of Bathinda, Ferozepur and Faridkot and other places. Dr Aulakh advised the farmers to use the water resources judiciously to meet the futuristic challenges of agriculture. Suggesting the farmers to remain in contact with PAU scientists, he asked the, to be more cautious in purchasing the cotton seed from reliable agencies so that they may not be deceived by the seed sellers. They must take the
receipts form the agencies.
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PAU fair impresses Zambian delegation
Ludhiana, March 5 Col Chongo said, he had heard a lot about the research being done in the PAU, but he never new that it is transferred to the grassroots in such an impressive manner. He congratulated the university for its contributions in making Punjab a prosperous agricultural state. Earlier at a meeting with the vice-chancellor, Col Chongo said that Zambia had vast resources of land and water but was unable to utilize these resources to produce sufficient food for its people. He disclosed that Zambia had neither any agriculture university nor any strong programme for teaching agriculture at under-graduate and post graduate level. He sought the collaboration of Punjab Agricultural University in developing and strengthening teaching, research and extension programmes in Zambia. He expressed his desire that Zambia and PAU should sign a MOU where by Zambia can benefit from the knowledge and farm technologies developed by PAU scientists. Dr Aulakh, expressing his gratitude to the Zambian diplomat for visiting the PAU, said, the university would be too glad to enter into an
understanding and agreement with the Zambia government. Dr Aulakh told the Deputy High commissioner that the university had already signed MOUs with countries like Nigeria, Ethiopia, Mozambique and South Africa. Giving the brief history of the university and its contributions to Punjab agriculture, Dr Aulakh informed the Deputy High Commissioner that eversince its inception in 1962, PAU has made tremendous contribution in the field of agricultural, research and extension and has changed the country from a deficit state to a surplus state. He said, so far PAU has developed 506 new varieties of different crops. He also informed that PAU has developed and maintained liaison with print and electronic media as a result of which the agricultural technology developed at the university was transferred to the farmers of the state. Dr Aulakh said that Punjab farmers and PAU Scientists can collaborate with Government of Zambia to develop a ‘Model Farm’ there. Dr Aulakh also presented a set of PAU publications to the visitors. Dr Amrik Singh Sandhu, Director of Extension Education told the Deputy High Commissioner that the experiences of Punjab farmers can help in improving agricultural scenario in Zambia.
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Degrees conferred on 199 at IGNOU convocation
Khanna, March 5 At the convocation, chief guest Mr S.S. Johl, conferred degrees on 199 students of different courses. Delivering his speech he said that the future of the distance education was therefore, quite promising and as the IGNOU was transcending the national boundaries, this university is destined to become a world class educational
institution. He said that the persons who could not pursue their school education effectively and many of them had to leave their studies incomplete at school level, otherwise they are quite learned and capable. There is case for consideration weather such persons may be allowed to pursue higher studies without any requirement of a lower qualifying degree or a certificate. He said that our education system has produced very competent professionals like — doctors, engineers, industrialists and businessmen and politicians. Unfortunately, we have failed to produce Indians with feelings of being proud Indians. We belong to families, villages, districts, regions and states. We are Punjabi, Haryanvis, Himachalis, Bengalis and Madrasis etc. we are Hindu, Sikhs, Muslims and Christians, but we are not Indians. This is a big fault in our system of bringing up of our children and education of our youth. He said that state government was keen to better education. He told that Rs 15 lakh were being given as grant to the non-aided colleges who have a strength up to 700 students and Rs 25 lakh to having strength more than 700.
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Dharamsot gives grants to schools
Amloh, March 5 Mr Dharamsot stressed on the proper utilisation of funds with the cooperation of school development committees. Mr Dev Singh, DEO (E), Fatehgarh Sahib, said Rs 35,000 each was given to 70 schools for the construction of toilets, six central schools were given Rs 2 lakh each, and Rs 1.20 lakh each was given to 13 upper primary schools. Ms Raj Kumari, Block Primary Education Officer, Amloh, said 59 of the 214 posts were lying vacant in 75 schools in the block. Among others present at the function were Dr Sawtantra Karkara, state secretary, Pradesh Congress Committee, Mr Jeevan Puri, vice-president, Market Committee, Amloh, Mr Hemant Bhajni, vice-president, District Congress Committee, and Mr Sukhdev Singh Saimfulpur.
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Where students are taught devotion towards duty
Asha Ahuja
“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.
The school was founded by late Dina Nath Sharma (retired civil engineer) in 1970 to inculcate human values in the minds of the youngsters and to introduce them to Indian culture. During the last 30 years, the school under the visionary guidance of Mr Rajinder Krishan Sharma, Director, have been making rapid strides. The school imparts education in arts, commerce, science, vocational streams up to plus two level, and is affiliated to the PSEB. The stress is on mental, moral, physical and all around development of a student’s personality so as to enable him to successfully tide over the trials of the life. Students are provided with all sort of amenities — a good library, well-furnished laboratories and playgrounds. For the last 35 years, the school has been showing 100 per cent results in all classes. Students have gained eminent positions in the examination and have been placed in the merit list. The school has been at the forefront in co-curricular activities too. Its various sports teams have got outstanding success in the games held at district and state level. The special spheres of the excellence have been basket ball, volley ball and judo etc. The founder of the school wanted to make the students aware of the basic principal of the religion. Therefore off and on arrangements are made to enhance their knowledge in this sphere also. Recently a well equipped computer laboratory has been set up to impart computer education to them. Excellent training facilities are to be imparted to the tiny-tots so as to cultivate good habits in them. Charts, maps, modals, Audio-Video facilities are also there to aid education. The institution has a special study centre of IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University), New Delhi. Students are guided and studied in BA/BCom, BCA, Certificate courses and professional courses like MA in English and Hindi. The classes for these courses are functioning through out the year very well.
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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. It requires efforts and constant supervision to mould a child into a versatile person. In everest school, the student is guided and encouraged at each and every step to inculcate the qualities of self confidence, devotion, and hard work. These are the essentials to mould and motivate him to face the trials and tribulations of life and achieve name and fame.
Psychologically the study of a child’s mind plays an eminent role in developing his mental faculties. The qualities have to be inculcated in him from the very childhood. Keeping in mind these qualities, I have always tried my best to impart education to the children on these lines and to help them to excel in every sphere of life. I treat the students as my own children, showering affection on them to make them feel at home in the school. Religious education is also quite necessary for the spiritual development of the children. They are taught the basics and are well versed in the scriptures-and taught to be tolerant to the followers of other religious. During my long contact with the students, I have tried to impart education to them keeping in mind these facts and the results have been astounding. I encourage the members of my staff to educate the children on these lines so as to help them to achieve success in life.
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370 students honoured
Our Correspondent
Ludhiana, March 5 The chief guest was welcomed by the students with a welcome song. Principal (Dr) S.M. Sharma welcomed the chief guest and brought to his notice the achievements of the students of the college. He also landed the students for doing the college proud in various fields. The chief guest released the college magazine (2004-05) ‘The Aryan’ on this occasion. As many as 370 students were awarded the prizes. Six students got college colour and three students - Sant Gupta, Gupreet Singh and Miss Sumedha Bhandari were awarded with Roll of Honour. Mr Sant Gupta distinguished himself at different levels in academics and co-curricular activities like debate declamation and quiz competitions. Mr Gurpreet Singh Mann, Under Officer in NC (Air Wing) did the college proud by getting selected for the NCC team which will go on an expedition in June 2005 to scale the highest peak of the world- Mount Everest . Miss Sumedha Bhandari has been awarded Roll of Honour for her outstanding all round performance. The chief guest, Balraj Bhasin congratulated the students for distinguishing themselves in various fields. He exhorted them to put in more hardwork to achieve excellence and get prepared to take on the challenges being posed by globalisation and privatisation. He favoured competition as it leads to perfection. He advised the students to take up courses according to their choice and activities. Function: The academic session of the year 2004-05 drew to a close on Saturday at Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women Model Town. An aradas was performed to pray for the success of the students in the forthcoming examinations. This was by the member of the faculty and the students. Shabads were recited by Ragi jatha of Gurdwara Shaheedan. Ms Manju Chawla, Principal of the college called upon the students to work hard and excel in exams. She extended her best wishes to the staff and students on this occasion. Prof. Gurbir Singh Sarna, General Secretary of the college too, wished success to students.Seminar: A two-day seminar on ‘Education-a key to self empowerment’ started at Malwa Central College of Education for Women here on Friday. Dr Deepak Manmohan Singh, Fellow, Syndic and former Dean College Development Council, Punjab University Chandigarh, inaugurated the seminar and delivered key note address on the theme. He stressed the need to explore the hidden power of human mind. He further emphasised upon to look at existing education system critically.Dr Anita Rastogi from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) University, New Delhi, presented her theme paper on the sub-theme ‘Cognitive and non-cognitive aspects for empowering the individual’. Two other papers on the same sub-theme were presented by Dr Hardeep Singh and Teena Rani. Dr (Ms) Sudesh Gakhar, Professor of Education, Punjab University, Chandigarh, presented her views on the sub-theme ‘Self-Empower your way through spiritual enlightenment’. Dr Mandeep Gill, Gurpreet Kaur, Harpreet Kaur, Rajwinder Kaur, Puja, Soni, Kevti Gakher and Vanita Garg presented their separate papers on this sub-theme.
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Teachers’ unions urged to unite
Khamano, March 5
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College holds athletics meet
Khanna, March 5 The chief guest unfurled the flag and declared the meet open. Before starting the meet, students took an oath to take part in college sports in true spirit of sportsmanship. Dr suresh Tandon Principal of the College welcomed the guests. The chief guest of the evening session Suresh Goyal, President, Gobindgarh Educational and Social Welfare Trust. The Principal of the college read out the annual sports report and stressed on the active participation of the girls in these events. The Following students bagged positions in different games in the meet: Pawandeep Dhiman, Harpreet and Gurjeet Kaur stand first, second and third, respectively, in short put while in 100 meters race Kulwant Singh bagged first position, Gurkirat Singh stood second and Puneet Sharda bagged third position. In100 meters relay race of women Ms Monika stood first, Meena second and Gurjeet Kaur Third. In 400 meters relay race of Boys Mr Puneet Sharda bagged first prize, Mr Didar Singh second and Ankush Sabharwal got third prize. A cultural programme was also organised on the occasion. Items like fancy dress, Giddha and Bhangra were performed.
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School’s sports day celebrated
Doraha, March 5
A total of 210 students ensured their active participation in the athletics meet. The chief guest inaugurated the function by releasing the balloons . The programme commenced with a Shabad. Tiny tots from nursery to class II participated in events such as hopping race, obstacle race, backward running, stringing beads, monkey race, musical chair race etc. A cultural programme was presented on the occasion. Tiny tots of nursery class enacted a story on ‘Are you my Mother?’ Preparatory class staged a Skit ‘Smiley’ and a Punjabi dance ‘Chandu ke chacha
Ne.’ ‘Giddha was presented by students of class I and II. Bhangra was presented in the end. The chief guest of the occasion gave away the prizes to the outstanding students in academics as well as sports. Addressing the audience she appreciated the Director and the staff for imparting value education to the students so that the students receive proper exposure in different fields of activity. She also congratulated the prize winners and asked them to work with single-minded devotion. Mr Mathew
Verghese, Principal of the school, highlighted the achievements of the students in the field of academics and co-curricular activities. Mrs Umal Kaur, the director of the school honoured Mrs Harinder Kaur, Mrs Purvi Mehta and Mr Lalit Kapila with a citation for their valuable contribution to the school. The dignitaries present on the occasion included Mr Sukhpal Singh, the chairman of Doraha Institute of Management and Technology and prof Devinder Kaur.
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