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AGRICULTURE

Cultivate soybean instead of paddy: former VC
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, June 6
Dr Gurcharan Singh Kalkat, former Vice-Chancellor, PAU, and Chairman, Kisan Commission, said it was the need of the hour to cultivate soybean crop instead of paddy and this was the right way of saving the water resources.

He said the soybean seed to be sown in one acre land was being distributed free of cost among 100 progressive farmers, who would further prepare seed from the crop.

Dr Kalkat added that under the guidance of Dr Kirpal Singh Aulakh, Vice-Chancellor PAU, scientists would do their best for making soybean crop successful.

Giving some tips for the cultivation of soybean, Dr Harbhajan Singh Sekhon, in charge, Pulses, and Dr Sat Pal Mehra, agronomist, said the PAU has recommended the approved varieties of soybean SL-525, SL-295 and PK-416 to be sown before June 20.

The scientists said 30 kg seed per acre should be used for sowing at a distance of 45 cms. They advised that 4 tonne organic manure should be mixed in the soil in an acre before sowing the crop.

At the time of sowing, 28 kg urea mixed with 150 kg superphosphate should be drilled and after that 150 kg superphosphate should be used in an acre. The farmers were advised to contact the scientists of the Farm Advisory Service Centres for getting scientific knowledge in order to make the soybean crop more successful.

100 pc placement for management students
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, June 6
The current year has been a promising one for postgraduate students of management as they have been offered a number of lucrative jobs by multinational companies.

Directors of all three institutes here have claimed that there has been 100 per cent placement and some brilliant students are offered pay packages of Rs 3.5 lakh per annum.

Dr K.N.S. Kang, Director Punjab College of Technical Education (PCTE), said the college was ranked the best in Punjab by Businessindia and Outlook magazines recently.

“The ranking has really benefited us. Many multinational companies have approached us this year. An ICICI team from Mumbai had come and 12 students of the college have been offered jobs with Rs 3.5 lakh package a year,” said Dr Kang.

A total of 57 companies had approached the college. Dr Kang claimed that not even a single student was left and the starting pay for every student would be Rs 10,000 per month.

The students get jobs on the basis of pre-placement talk, students’ decision and panel placement (shortlisting). Some leading companies, that have offered jobs to MBA students include ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, Standard Chartered, Vardhman, Nestle, Cipla, Onida, JCT, etc.

Ms Shruti Bambha of PCTE, who has been offered a job by ICICI Bank, said she would join on June 15. “It is indeed a very good break for all of us-the newcomers”, she said.

From Schools
Vedic camp ends at BCM
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, June 6
A Vedic Karmayoga Camp at BCM School, which was of duration of fifteen days, concluded here today, providing a unique learning experience to more than 100 campers.

Mr Satyanand Munjal, MD and Co-chairman, Hero Cycles, who was the chief guest for the “valedictory session” was given a warm welcome by the Principal, Ms Paramjit Kaur. The Programme started with a devotional song “Bharat Ki Mitti Chandan Hai” followed by speech on “Satyarth Prakash Ki Rachna Aur Uddeshya” by camper Rohit Monga. Skit highlighting the importance of organising “vedic karmayoga camp” was also enacted by the campers. A display of yoga asanas, and western dance was also held. A large number of campers expressed their views regarding the camp which helped them to show their talents and develop physically, emotionally, socially and morally. Public speaking, social responsibilities, how to be goal-oriented and time management were some of the important issues taken up during the personality grooming sessions in the camp.

Organising secretary of the camp Vijay Kumar paid a vote of thanks to the Chief Guest and also to the management and the Principal for the support and inspiration provided during the camp.

Bhangra by the campers was performed. The programme ended up with the recitation of shanti path.

BCM students clear PMT: Four students of BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School have cleared Punjab PMT-2005. These are Janpreet Singh 57th rank, Yuvraj Dhir (90) Jaya Arora (181) Ankit (259). The students, who have cleared Uttaranchal-PMT include Ankit (167) and Yuvraj Dhir (300).

KVM students in medical: After a good performance at AIEEE and CBSE (PMT) six more Kundanites have done their school proud. Tanica Jain has ranked 65, Anubha Khera 181, Pankaj Sharma 203, Swati Gulati 535, Manbir Singh 535 and Vanika Jain 650 at Punjab PMT 2005. These students said regular study and support of their teachers and parents was the reason behind their success.

Harkrishan public school: Jaswinder Kaur, a student of Shri Harkrishan Sahib Public Senior Secondary School, Daba Colony, Daba Road has bagged 10th position in the matriculation examination of Punjab State Education Board.

Meritorious students: Nine students of Bhartiya Vidya Mandir have scored merit positions in Class X examination conducted by Punjab School Education Board.The students are Latika Gupta, Rahul Setia, Hemant Brar, Gaurav Sharma, Simarpreet Kaur, Vikas Gupta, Prabhavinash, Piyush Bhatia,and Rakhi Thapar.

Everest public school: A summer camp is being conducted at Everest Public Senior Secondary School, Moti Nagar. Prof Harlal Singh, former director, Punjab School Education Board, Mohali, inaugurated the camp here today. A large number of parents and students were present. There are two wings — the senior and the junior — and about 200 students are participating in it.

The courses include communication skills, English development and fluency course, yoga and sports, dance (bhangra), painting art and craft. Prof Harlal Singh in his address brought forth the importance of holding such camps and emphasised the role played by programmes inculcating moral and social values among the students.

Principal Rajinder Sharma laid stress on the development of personality as a prime object saying that it was instrumental in enhancing the quality of leadership among the students and moulding them to be good citizens. Mr Dheeraj Sharma dwelt upon the role of communication skills in the modern era. Prof Virendra who conducts the English development and fluency course spoke on the importance of English as an international language and the vital role it played in pursuing courses as engineering, medicine, computer, communication skills etc.

Mr Sharma told the students about the popularity of ‘yoga’, that it was gaining in the western countries and the USA. It was accepted as the best channel to gain mental peace and all round physical development. The camp will continue till June 15.

Summer camp at BVM: A two-day summer camp was organised by Bhartiya Vidya Mandir, Sector 39, Chandigarh road. The students from classes IV to VIII participated. The camp included various activities like lesson on tent making, yoga, minor games, camp fire and a visit to gurdwara Degsar Sahib, Katani and Deer Park, Neelon.

The school authorities had made special arrangements for water games. The campers planted saplings to mark the Environment Day during the camp. The Yoga Session, tent making competition and water games were liked by all campers

The camp concluded yesterday with a cultural presentation by the campers. The president of BVM trust, Mr Mitter Sain, gave away the prizes to the ‘Butterflies group’ for the best managed group and ‘Shining Stars group’ for tent making competition.

Summer camp concludes: A two-day summer camp was organised in Bhartiya Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Udham Singh Nagar, in order to develop the overall personality of the students. A cultural programme was organised to bring out the inner talent of young scholars.

The morning activity started with yoga exercise. To strengthen the moral values in students, various experts were invited. Ms Santosh Bhatia, DMEO, discussed the eating habits among the children. Cooperation was extended by the manager, Mr Shamsher Singh, State Bank of India. To mark the World’s Environment Day, she laid stress on planting more trees and proper usage and conservation of water resources.

The students also planted saplings on the school campus. Dr B.P. Mishra from DMCH interacted with students to discuss the behaviour of children towards their parents and teachers.A quiz was also conducted on this occasion.