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Training course on beekeeping
Ludhiana, April 30 According to Dr Gurdev Singh Deol, Head, Department of Entomology, this was one of the two new training courses started by PAU from this year on regular basis for progressive beekeepers of the state. The other course will be on ‘Commercial Production of Queen Bees, Which would be organised during the month of October. Dr Deol said in the present course, the trainees were imparted practical knowledge on production, storage, post- harvest handling and marketing of various bee products.
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Need to give boost to animal husbandry
stressed
Ludhiana, April 30 Dr Paramjeet Singh, media secretary of the Punjab State Veterinary Officers Association (PSVOA), said a meeting of the state executive was held yesterday under the chairmanship of Dr T.P. Saini, senior president of the outfit. Dr Ashok Sharma, president of the association was also present on the occasion. Those present thanked Captain Amarinder Singh and Mr Jagmohan Singh Kang, both of whom have visualised the future of Punjab’s farmer and the state’s economy. Due to the decision, the GDP of Punjab will increase manifold within five years. Dr Sharma reminded that Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) was established in the 60s when there was a shortage of foodgrains. Inputs from the varsity resulted in surplus grains and the trend continues till date. Now there is need to diversify, and establishing this university will boost the livestock sector and will result in far reaching changes for the rural economy. Dr Saini said under the regimen of PAU, very little attention was given to animal husbandry uplift. He cited an example. In kisan melas, farmers producing quality potato, cauliflower, lady’s finger, cotton etc are always given prizes, but a farmer breeding a top class crossbred cow, buffalo or bull, are not awarded. Dr Singh, who is also a member of Punjab State Veterinary Council, said it is hard to understand why PAUTA is raising a hue and cry over the present move. This is not the time for creating hindrances for a cause which will uplift poor farmers. They should sincerely help for this noble cause. “As everyone knows, the potential of the animal husbandry sector is still unexplored. In 2005, when WTO will come into force, Punjab’s economy can only flourish if animal husbandry is given its due share and importance, which has been denied till now”, he pointed out. As far as establishing a new university within the same campus goes, Dr Ashok Sharma pointed out that about 9-10 other institutes already exist at PAU campus, without any administrative or financial control of PAU CIPHET, Indian National Grain Storage Institute, Insecticide Control Lab., PAMETI, Fertilisers Control Lab, Punjab Post Harvest Centre and Remote Sensing Lab. Hence, it would not make any difference if the veterinary university is established within PAU or by bifurcating it. He further told that IVRI and Central Avian Research Institute, Izzatnagar, Bareilly, (UP), shares the same campus with separate administrative and financial setups. It will make no difference in service conditions of employees. Moreover, cordial relations and interdisciplinary interactions between staff and student will further develop. Such set ups are quite common in western countries, he added.
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Superintendents in dilemma over exams
Doraha, April 30 According to students, who appeared in this particular paper, the first question on comprehension took 10 minutes to attempt, the second on application took another 10 and the third and 4th questions on grammar were finished off in the next 10 to 15 minutes. “It becomes difficult to sit for another 40 to 45 minutes doing nothing,” the students said. According to Dr Lakhvir Singh Gill, Superintendent of centre no. 1 at GNN college, Doraha, “the students filled at the most five to six pages in a sheet of 36 pages provided to them by the university. It is wastage of stationary. The university should better prepare a special answersheet of 6 to 7 pages for these students.” Mrs Sanju Jindal Gupta, centre superintendent, said that the paper should be merged with paper-A or the syllabus should be widened and some more concepts added to it. Prof M.S. Bhandari, deputy superintendent, said that the students completed the paper even before “we finished off with the stamping of the answersheets or their signatures on the signature- chart for that matter.” Prof Pargat Singh Sekhon, librarian and centre superintendent, said that the setting of this paper was sheer wastage of time and money. Dr Yog Raj, member of undergraduate board of studies, when contacted, said, “The syllabus has been especially designed keeping in mind the students with public school background for whom Punjabi has been introduced at a later stage. Steps are taken every year to improve the quantity and quality of these papers so that the students get better acquainted with the cultural, composite and linguistic part of it as well.” Dr T.N. Joshi, member of undergraduate Board of Studies, and Prof S.S. Virk, member of Postgraduate Board of Studies, said that both papers of Punjabi shall continue as it is because if Punjabi language does not get its due in Punjab.
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World Dance Day celebrated
Ludhiana, April 30 The evening started with the lighting of the lamp by the chief guest, followed by a Saraswati Vandana. The students enthralled the audience by spirited performance on the song “Mahi Ve”. It was followed by a daring performance based on the song “Aasman se rang chura ke” with the dancers passing through fire rings. The centre of attraction was a choreography that depicted the divine inspiration of dance. It was a fusion of melody, rhythm, spirituality which cast a spell. On this occasion, the students were given prizes for their outstanding performances in academics and co-curricular activities. May Day celebrated: A cultural programme and games were organized by the students for the working class. The school organised a speech competition and a bulletin board decoration competition for the students to highlight the importance of the dignity of labour. Special gifts were also given to honour the attendants serving in the school. The cleaning activities were taken up by the students to show their love and affection towards them and relived them from their work on this special day. Results of various competitions are as follows: Singing Competition: Priya (I), Sushila (II) Dance Competition: Priya (I) and Sushila (I) BVM School bags 3 positions:
Bhartiya Vidya Mandir students have bagged three positions in plus two (science stream) examinations, conducted by the Punjab State Education Board. Rohit Ahuja and Neha Shoree have stood fifth in the state and first in the district. Sonam Sharma has secured the ninth position in the state and third in the district. Workshop on accountancy: The dignitaries discussed topics from the syllabi of accountancy of class XII. Teachers from various schools in and around Ludhiana attended the workshop. The question-answer session provided an opportunity for the participants to clarify their doubts. Social science workshop: The workshop was attended by more than 75 teachers. Three teachers from the school gave presentations. Mr Sharanjit Singh deliberated on the factors affecting climate. Ms Renu Immanuel spoke on disaster management. Ms Kiran Chadha discussed the electrical process. Sarced Heart school cabinet constituted: A prayer service was conducted by the Principal, Sister Sobel, who also administered the oath to the office-bearers. The new Head Boy and Head Girl led the house cabinets and prefects on to the stage where they pledged to carry out their responsibilities. The ceremony was followed by the academic prize distribution. The Principal congratulated all office-bearers and meritorious students for their accomplishments. All students who secured the first three positions in their respective sections were awarded momentos and certificates for their great academic achievement. Rev Father Davis, Director of the school, gave away the prizes to all meritorious students .The school cabinet comprises: Head Girl-Harsimran Kaur, Head Boy-Saurav Sood, Secretary-Yogyata Soodan, Sports Captain- Vivek Tingloo and Gurnoor Kaur, Discipline Head- Japjit Singh. Captain: Gandhi House-Mehak Aggarwal, Nehru House-Aditya Sindwani, Shastri House- Rachita Dua and Tagore House-Tavleen Kaur. Vice-Captain: Gandhi House-Megha Gupta, Nehru House- Komalpreet Kaur, Shastri House-Rohan Narang, Tagore House- Jasleen Kaur. Editors: Maneet Luthra, and Nisha Thapar. Department Editors- Komal Ummat and Rasleen Dua. Fancy dress contest: Children dressed as postman, milkman, air-hostess, safai karamchari, vegetable seller, flower seller etc. Mr D.P. Sharma and Ms Santosh Sharma were the judges. Children were told about the importance of Labour Day and to give due respect to all the people who work for us. Prize winners of the competition were Gurdian Singh, Jaskaran Singh, Sia Bansal, Ria Bansal, Avneet Kaur, Ganga Singh, Roshini Walia and Diya Saini.
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One convicted in cheque bounce case
Ludhiana, April 30 In a complaint, filed by Jaswinder Singh of Vishal Nagar, it was stated that the accused approached him in December 2001 and availed loan of Rs 1,45,000 with the assurance that the same would be returned within a short period. The accused had promised to pay 24 per cent interest per annum on the loan amount. He issued a post-dated cheque of Rs 1,45,000 to repay the amount. The cheque was dishonoured when presented to the banker in May 2002. A legal notice was served upon the accused calling upon him to make the payment of cheque in question. However, he failed to make any payment, added the complainant.
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PCMSA supports shifted SMO
Ludhiana, April 30 The association has demanded the reconsideration of transfer orders of SMOs of civil hospitals in the city and at Phillaur where Dr Manjit Kaur was posted to replace Dr K.K. Jindal. It further demanded early upgradation of civil hospital, keeping in view patients’ influx and bed occupancy ratio in the 100- bedded hospital. Dr Hardeep Singh, state president and Dr Balwinder Kumar, general secretary of local unit of the PCMSA, in a letter to the health minister, regretted the sorry state of civil hospital at the time of surprise check by him, have demanded reconsideration of the transfer orders of the Dr Manjit Kaur and Dr K.K Jindal. They maintained that quality of medical care and delivery of services could not be improved without upgrading the hospital’s bed capacity in proportion to the influx of patients in a city like Ludhiana. “The bed occupancy of the civil hospital in Ludhiana, according to the patient admitted in previous years is 150 per cent in 2004 and 135 per cent in 2003. The administration has been, some how, managing with the staff provided for 100 beds hospital. Moreover, the hospital has as many as 24 posts of class IV employees vacant. The PCMS functionaries added said that infrastructure including laundry, pharmacy as well medical services, was also poor to insufficient funds which was based on bed capacity rather than actual admission of patients, which was much higher. “The SMO was aware of the poor cleanliness and upkeep of the hospital and after repeated warnings to the supervisor, she suspended the superviser on April 15, 2005 for dereliction of duty. The sanitation contractor is yet to appoint a new supervisor. In the same manner, the post of matron sister-in-charge is also lying vacant since December 2004, which is affecting the nursing care in the hospital.”
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Techniques of hand surgery discussed
Ludhiana, April 30 The event, hosted by the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of the
DMCH, held a great significance as Punjab being an agricultural state and the city being its industrial hub, the cases of hand injuries were quite common and there was a need of quality medical care and surgical treatment for hand injuries. The workshop is being seen as an opportunity for surgeons from all over the North to meet and exchange views. The workshop opened with lectures by various orthopedic surgeons. Speaking on the occasion, Dr
J.L. Bassi, course chairman of the workshop and Head, Department of Orthopaedics, said efforts were being made to strengthen the facilities for the hand surgery at this institution by incorporating latest techniques. The updated techniques would prove beneficial for patients as cases of hand injury were quite common in Punjab. A person could not only be fully treated but could also be rehabilitated to lead a normal life. In the presence of nearly 100 delegates, Mr Satish
Sanwalka, treasurer of the DMCH managing society, inaugurated the workshop by lighting the lamp. He lauded the initiative taken by the Department of Orthopaedics for organising such a progressive event and expressed the hope that it would go a long way in updating the knowledge of surgeons in the region for treating the cases of hand surgery more skillfully. Dr Daljit Singh, Principal,
DMCH, delivered the welcome address. Dr Harpal Singh, Dr M. Yamin and Dr Pankaj Jindal were present among other dignitaries. The scientific session witnessed various lectures on various related topics like stiff hand, fingertip injuries, skin flaps and painful condition around elbow. An interactive session followed the lectures in which stress was laid on the evaluation and diagnosis of hand problem and to treat them optimally so as to have maximum function at the earliest. New techniques like scaphoid fixation and brachial plexus reconstruction were also demonstrated. On the concluding day, a live operative workshop would be conducted and live telecast of hand surgeries would be shown to the delegates.
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Heart camp extended till May 31
Ludhiana, April 30 Keeping in view the huge response and keen interest shown by the public, the management has decided to extend the camp till May 31. Diagnostic procedures like angiography, angioplasty and corrective procedures like bypass surgery are being provided at subsidised rates at the camp.
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Teja Singh school win softball meet
Ludhiana, April 30 Earlier in the semifinals, Teja Singh Swatantar School beat Jujhar Model High School 2-0 and Teja Singh Memorial Club beat BCM Senior Secondary School, Urban Estate, 6-2. In the boys’ section, BCM Senior Secondary School beat Jujhar Model High School 5-0. For the winners, Sushil and Aseem chipped in with two scores each, while Simran contributed one. Cricket meet: According to Mr Varinder Patwari, in charge of the academy, in the first semifinal Unity Club will take on Bedi XI, while the second semifinal will be played between Bachan Academy and Jagraon Cricket XI.
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