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NCC training camp ends
Doraha, July 30 Six hundred cadets from various schools and colleges of all units of Ludhiana, Sangrur, Moga, Faridkot, Ferozepore and Abohar participated in the camp. Mr Anil Ahuja, Deputy Camp Commandant, said that the cadets participated in various activities, including map reading, Physical training, weapon training, field craft and parasailing. The cadets were also selected for pre-Republic Day camps and pre-Thal Sena camps to be conducted by NCC Directorate of Chandigarh where the cadets of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh will participate. Of cadets who received ‘Roll of Honours’, three were of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, including Sunny Bhardwaj and Maninder Singh Saini who had also participated in Republic Day celebrations at New Delhi last year. Seema Rani won the Roll of Honour for being the best ex-cadet and for showing outstanding leadership qualities and utmost dedication in the training camp. Four cadets of the college have been selected for pre-Thal Sena Camp at Shimla, including Pawanpreet Kaur, Karamjit Kaur, Inderjit Kaur and Dolly. Three cadets who have been selected for pre-R D Camp include Satwinder Kaur, Jasvir Kaur and Varinder Pal Singh of the same college. Manjinder Kaur secured first position in mono-acting. Lieut Col Vinay Mullick, Group Commandent, said that various social and extra-curricular activities were conducted during the course of the camp. A blood donation camp was organised on the concluding day in which a total of 60 units of blood was donated by NCC cadets, officers and staff. Col S.S. Saini, Group Commander NCC Group Headquarters , Ludhiana, was the first to donate blood. Group Captain, Mr G S Mann, Director of NCC Directorate, visited the camp on the concluding day and appreciated the efforts being made by the trainers to instil the spirit of motivation, fellow-feeling, self confidence, dedication and discipline in the young cadets.
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255 get computer course certificates
Ludhiana, July 30 He said the practice of female foeticide was a serious socio-religious matter. He urged heads of temples, gurdwaras, and mosques to create awareness against female foeticide. He urged the girls present of the occasion to make full use of their computer education and try to get jobs. Over 255 girls from economically weaker section of society received certificates from Mr
Kalsia. These students were from Computer Centre, Daad. Eligible students were also given stipend. Surinder Jit Kaur, a physically
challenged girl also came to receive her certificate. Lala Lajpat Rai, ex-MP, and Mr Sarwan Kumar Sharma, chairman of
Nishkam, also spoke on the occasion.
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Teej songs echo in schools
Our Correspondent
Ludhiana, July 30 Girls of senior classes held mehndi and Rangoli competitions. They sang merrily while enjoying swings. RGC students excel: The Department of Computer Science and Applications of Ramgarhia Girls College has achieved 100 per cent result in their M.Sc (IT) final year examination conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh. All students have passed with first division securing more than 67 per cent marks.Twelve students have got above 80 per cent marks and 23 students have secured above 75 per cent marks. Poonamdeep Kaur has got the XV position in Panjab University, the sixth position in Ludhiana district and first in college securing 1359 marks (85 per cent). Navneet Sandhu has stood seventh in Ludhiana district and second in college securing 1343 marks (84 per cent), Harleen Kaur has secured the eleventh position in Ludhiana district and remained third in college with 1326 marks (83 per cent). Principal of the college Harmit Kaur congratulated the faculty and students of the department. Kundan Vidya Mandir: Mehndi and rangoli competitions were organised at Kundan Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, here to celebrate Teej. Students from Class IX to XII participated in the competitions. As many as 260 students participated in rangoli and around 300 students took part in the mehndi contest.The judges for the competition were Dr Anita Kochar and Ms Ravinder Dhariwal, Home Science Department, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. Girls danced to the tunes of traditional Saawan numbers. Women guests were presented with bangles, bindis and mehndi was applied on their hands. Members of the management and Principal S.C. Saxena appreciated the work of students. The results of the competitions are as follows: Rangoli: Kangan, Juhi 1; Parul, Sheena 2; Pallavi, Aditi 3; Diksha, Satuti, Muskaan and Tanvi got consolation prizes; (Class-X) Natasha, Geetika 1; Aditi, Mehak 2; Anshu, Priyanka 3; Loveleen, Parul, Aditi and Ishu were given consolation prizes; (Class-XI, XII) Kanika, Akshit 1; Anchal, Kriti 2; Nancy, Zulekha 3; Gurvansh and Nikita received consolation prizes. Mehndi: (Class-XI & XII) Akshi 1; Surbhi Gupta 2; Saru Arora 3; Kanika Syngal got a consolation prize; (Class-IX) Pallavi Jindal 1; Arzoo Gupta 2; Parul Jain 3; Gagan was given a consolation prize; (Class-X) Esha Vij 1; Apansula 2; Aditi Jain 3. School remembers Udham Singh: In the memory of martyr Udham Singh, a function was held in Bhartiya Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Udham Singh Nagar. Students participated in various competitions.Meanwhile, the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh was observed at Bhartiya Vidya Mandir, Chandigarh Road, Ludhiana. After prayer, life history of Shaheed Udham Singh was highlighted. Principal Ranjit Kaur exhorted students to be inspired by the life of the martyr. Students and teachers sang patriotic songs and poems. Einstein year celebrated: Einstein year was celebrated at BCM School, Dugri, to mark the 100th year of the discovery of the theory of relativity by Einstein. An exhibition for the students of Class III to VIII was held.Models based on themes like hydroelectric power, electroplating and lift etc were exhibited. Mr Satyanand Munjal, chairman of the school, inaugurated the exhibition. Monuments and our rich cultural heritage were depicted beautifully through models. Ms Paramjeet Kaur, Principal, BCM Arya School, Mr S.K. Mehta, Manager of the school, Mr R.B. Khanna and Ms Manmeet Grewal, a child psychologist were among others present at the function. “The main idea of the exhibition is to inculcate scientific attitude among the students, “said Dr Vandna Shahi, Principal of the school.
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Husband in jail for not paying maintenance
Ludhiana, July 30 Chamkaur Singh, alias Kaura of Thakkarwal village, was sentenced by the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mr Sarabjit Singh Dhaliwal, following an application filed by Paramjit Kaur of Dhoorkot village, falling under Dehlon police station. Pronouncing the order, Mr Dhaliwal held that an amount of Rs 38,000 was due for the period from May 2003 to December 2004. As the husband had failed to make the payment without cause, he was ordered to undergo imprisonment for seven months. Seven months’ imprisonment had been awarded for non-payment of due maintenance of seven months. As per court orders the husband would remain in jail uptill
February 27, 2006. However, the court made it clear that in case he made the payment, he shall be released immediately. The husband was granted several opportunities to make the payment. But when he refused to make the payment on the plea that he was not having money for payment, the court took strict action. The wife of accused had filed the petition under Section 125 Cr. PC, in 2003. She had alleged that on Feburary 20, 2003 her husband had turned her out from the matrimonial home after beating her up many times. It was also claimed by her that she received 18 stitches following injuries on her head and hand. She had submitted before the court that she was illiterate and unable to earn. Her elder son, Taranjit Singh (8years) was studying in Class III, daughter Suneeta (6years) was studying in Class I and youngest son, Harmanjit Singh (4years) was yet to go to school and start study but she was not having any money to meet their daily needs. However, the husband had denied charges terming them to be baseless. Since the petition was pending, the court had passed an order directing the husband to pay Rs 500 each to the wife and children during the pendency of petition.
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Govt promoting medical tourism
Ludhiana, July 30 Medical tourism has fast started picking up in India with a large numbers of NRIs making a beeline for hospitals here. For them a trip to India serves dual purpose — getting treatment for serious ailment at a cost which is roughly one-tenth of that in the West and as vacation time for rest and relaxation. This trend has become popular during the past two years. The reason behind that is not only the treatment cost is low as compared to other countries in the West but also because of the services provided. Today in India, medical industry has improved its services to attract NRIs for treatment. The Department of Tourism, Government of Punjab, has ambitious plans for the state. According to the Ministry of Tourism. “The idea is to make Punjab a top health tourism destination, not in India but internationally. We want to lure foreigners to Punjab to avail of our sophisticated facilities and, subsequently, induce them to enjoy our multiple tourism offerings”.
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Alpine International eves win TT title
Ludhiana, July 30 In the first match, Alpine School’s Smriti Thakur beat Kirti of Green Land School. Smriti fought vailiantly in the first set but failed to overpower her rival and lost 6-11. However, in the second game, Smriti managed to get her act together and unsettled Kirti to restore parity with a 11-7 win. Smriti repeated the action in the third set as she overcame a spirited challenge put up by Kirti and wrap up 11-9. Smriti, after surviving some hiccups, overcame Kirti to win 11-7 and put her school 1-0 ahead. In the second match, Anushka gave a good account of herself, beating Shipika. Anushka won the first game easily 11-5, but lost the second a wafer-thin 10-11. The third set saw a determined Anushka who rattled Shipika 11-8 and earned 2-1 lead. In the fourth set, Shipika fought for each point as she matched her opponent. but finally ran out of ideas as Anushka managed to scrape past her 11-10 and won the cliffhanger. The third match between Smriti Thakur and Jasmeen turned out to be a one-sided affair with the former dictating the terms throughout. She registered a win three straight sets 11-4, 11-1 and 11-7.
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