It was Hindi Divas yesterday
Tribune Reporters

Ludhiana, September 14
A state-level function to celebrate Hindi Divas was held jointly by the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, Punjab, and Punjab Hindi Parishad, Ludhiana, at Arya College here today. Mr Surinder Dawar, Parliamentary Secretary was the chief guest while Mr Sudershan Sharma, president, Arya Pratinidhi Sabha presided over the function. Mr Chandershekhar Upadhyaya, Advocate-General, Uttaranchal was the guest of honour on the occasion.

SDP College: The postgraduate Department of Hindi celebrated Hindi Divas here at the seminar hall of SDP College for Women.Ms Sushil Verma, the chief guest inaugurated it. The officiating principal, Ms Shashi Bindal also graced the occasion. The programme started with Saraswati Vandana. Neha presented a dance performance on the occasion.

Students took part in poetry recitation. “Hindi in Hindustan”, “Let us speak Hindi”, etc. were the interesting topics on which students expressed views.

Ms Verma appreciated the efforts of students for their inclination towards Hindi. Head of the department, Veena Singh Maan shared notions about Hindi with students. A creative writing competition was also held to mark the occasion. Balwinder secured first position and Ekta second in poetry writing. In story writing, Jhalak and Nicky Gupta were declared first. In essay writing, Ruchi got first position and Neetu got second position. Students were given prizes.

GMT College: Hindi Divas was celebrated with enthusiasm at GMT College of Education here on Wednesday. Students expressed views on the status of Hindi through various cultural items like poems, speeches and plays. President of institution Kashmir Singh Thind and Principal H.S.Sidhu also spoke on the occasion.

DD Jain College: Hindi Divas was also celebrated at D.D. Jain Memorial College. Mr Mukesh Arora, member Panjab Senate, lighted the ceremonial lamp. Members of the managing committee were also present on the occasion. The dignitaries were welcomed by Principal Prem Singla. To mark the occasion many competitions were also held.

Students of Ryan International School celebrated Hindi Divas. To mark this day various competitions like hindi poetry recitation competition, creative writing, debate were held. Ms Jaishree, principal, spoke on the occasion.

Instil morality, teachers told
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, September 14
As per the directions of Dr S.S. Randhawa, Director, SCERT, and under the able guidance of Mr Jagdish Lal, Principal, DIET, Jagraon, a 10-day seminar for primary teachers under ‘Sarv Sikhya Abhiyan’ started yesterday at the Govt Senior Secondary School (multipurpose ), Ludhiana.

This training under ‘Sarv Sikhya Abhiyan’ is for the second batch of primary teachers said a press statement by Mr Khem Singh, in charge of the seminar.

Addressing the teachers, Principal Harkrishan Meyer said it was the duty of the teachers to instill sound moral values among the students so that they could become good and responsible citizens of the country.

Mr Khem Singh said a conducive environment at home , schools and society was very essential for imparting education to the students. The other two speakers Mr Subash Kumar and Ms Kirpal Kaur also gave tips on imparting good education.

Gala freshers’ night at GNG College
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, September 14
A gala function was organised at Guru Nanak Girls College last night to welcome the new students. The function was presided over by Mr Gurbir Singh, president, Guru Nanak Education Trust, and Principal Dr (Ms) Charanjit Mahal.

Students presented colourful cultural items, including dances, songs and skits, which were widely appreciated.

The students sashayed on the ramp with great enthusiasm. Rounds of Indian dress and western outfits were held and the judges gave the final decision after the question-answer round.

Miss Vipin was declared Miss Fresher. Miss Manisha and Miss Baljit were first and second runners-up, respectively.

Ms Navdeep was given the title of Miss Beautiful smile and Miss Sumanjit was declared Miss Elegant.

Dr Mahal crowned the winners and adviced students to keep up the tradition of discipline and friendly atmosphere in the college and hostel.

Teachers honoured
Our Correspondent

Samrala, September 14
Teachers of GSSS Bija were honoured at a function organised by VEDC. Mr Amrik Singh Dhillon was the chief guest. Mr Ramesh Pal Sharma was given memento for over 80 per cent results of board classes since 1996. Mrs Jasveer Kaur was honoured for 100 per cent result of 2004-05. Mr Kaka Singh, Mrs Swarnlata, Mrs Shushma, Mrs Parmjeet Kaur and Mrs Manju Bala were also honoured for their remarkable performance.

CULTURE

Capturing melody of seasons
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, September 14
T.P.S. Sandhu, a local photographer, has tried to capture the melody of 12 months through his camera. He selected a single tree in the fields in a nearby village and photographed it 12 months.

“Each time I went to capture the tree in my camera, it presented a different look,” he says.

“I wanted to capture the different moods of nature while focusing on this tree. As time went by, I thought let me bring these out in a book for others to see,” says Sandhu. And thus he composed “song of the seasons”.

The Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh released the book at a public function in Ludhiana recently.

HEALTH

‘Knee replacement best in India’
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, September 14
Dr Kelly Vince, associate professor of clinical Orthopaedics in Department of orthopaedic Surgery, University of South California (USA), today interacted with orthopaedic surgeons from the region at the Zimmer Knee Update 2005. During the event live surgery sessions on difficult and revision knee was presented by the guest speaker which was followed by case presentation and discussions on different cases.

The symposium was organised by the Department of Orthopaedics of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in collaboration with Zimmer (manufacturers of knee implant components) at Dumra auditorium on the hospital premises.

Dr Vince said the facilities being provided by the DMCH or any other major medical institution in India were comparable to the best in the world. “May be the infrastructure and post-operative care is a shade better in developed nations, but in any case, Indians do not need to go abroad for knee replacement or other such surgical procedures.”

Speaking on the occasion, Dr J.L. Bassi, professor and head, Department of Orthopaedics, DMCH, said the purpose of conducting the seminar was to keep an update on the technical skills of orthopaedic surgeons with special focus on difficult and revision knee replacement. The delegates at the symposium were also exposed to latest techniques being adopted in difficult and revision knee surgery.

Dr Bassi stressed the need for conducting such CME programmes more frequently. He also apprised the delegates of the facilities being provided at the DMCH for bone defects, fractures and knee replacement surgery.

Course coordinator M. Yamin, Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics, DMCH, in his address to the delegates, said knee replacements had been taking place in India for the past 20 years, as a result of which more and more patients were being operated upon.

He remarked that in few cases the patients suffered with secondary problems like loosening of the joint, which needed a repeat surgical procedure to change the component.

During the symposium live surgery of difficult and revision knee was shown to the participating delegates.

Camp sheds light on dengue
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, September 14
A dengue-awareness camp was organised in the disease-prone area of Basti Abdullapur, falling under the Assembly segment represented by the Punjab Education Minister Mr Harnam Das Johar, here yesterday.

A large number of dengue cases were reported in this locality last year.

Mr Ajay Johar, a member of the district grievances committee and son of the Education Minister, emphasised the need for taking adequate preventive measures against the disease.

He said by checking stagnation of water around residential areas, the breeding cycle of mosquito could be broken. In addition, people should ensure cleanliness by regular removal of garbage.

Mr Johar requested the area residents to go for an immediate blood test and platelet count in cases of suspected dengue, which manifested itself as high fever and rashes on the body.

If left untreated, the disease could take a worse form and the patient could get internal bleeding.

He said the youth could take a lead by inculcating the habit of cleanliness among people.

More than 200 persons from the area attended the camp. Prominent among others present were Mr Meenu Malhotra, vice-president, District Youth Congress, Mr Timmy, Mr Madan Lal Bhandari and Mr Gagan.

SPORTS

Everest School cagers lift title
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, September 14
Cagers of the local Everest Public School, Moti Nagar, representing Baba Lodhiana Basketball Academy being run at Guru Nanak Stadium by the Punjab Basketball Association, gave a superb performance to clinch the basketball title in the 51st Punjab State Inter-School Games (u-19), which concluded at Kapurthala yesterday.

The academy is being run in association with the Punjab Sports Department and Mr Harjinder Singh Dhanoa, an NRI.

According to Mr Teja Singh Dhaliwal, secretary, Punjab Basketball Association, the boys of Everest Public School did not lose any match in the championship in which 20 teams took part. The matches were played on the three-tier system — league-knockout-league.

The players of the academy defeated beat Ferozepore 45-14; Jalandhar 59-32; Mansa 64-34; Faridkot 85-58; Bathinda 54-52; Amritsar 111-78; Sports School, Jalandahr, 65-63; and pipped Sports Wing, Patiala, 57-55 to wrap up the title.

Mr Rajinder Sharma, Principal of Everest Public Senior Secondary School, joined Mr Teja Singh Dhaliwal in congratulating the boys for bringing fame to their school and the academy.

The players were received at Guru Nanak Stadium here today. Dr S. Subramanian and Mr Vijay Chopra were also present.

Govt school judokas win overall trophy
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, September 14
Judokas of Government Senior Secondary School, Bharat Nagar Chowk, secured 19 points to emerge overall champions in the girl’s section of the Ludhiana District Schools Judo championship held at Guru Nanak Sports Complex here. The girls of this school won three gold, one silver and one bronze medals.

Bhartiya Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School accumulated 17 points to earn the second position. The judokas of this school clinched two gold, two silver and one bronze medals.

The following are the second day’s results

Below 36 kg: Shallu of Government Senior Secondary School, Bharat Nagar Chowk 1; Pallavi of Bhartiya Vidya Mandir School 2; and Riti of Khalsa School and Rupinder Kaur of Government Senior Secondary School Madho Puri 3; below 40 kg: Priya of Government Senior Secondary School, Bharat Nagar Chowk 1; Dolly of Government Senior Secondary School, Madho Puri, 2; Indu Bala of Government Senior Secondary School, Division No. III and Baljeet Kaur of Ramgarhia School 3; below 44 kg: Manjeet Kaur of Bhartiya Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School 1; Manju of Government Senior Secondary School, Madho Puri, 2; Sonia of Government Senior Secondary School, Division No. III and Chandni of Khalsa School 3; below 48 kg: Sonam of Government Senior Secondary School, Bharat Nagar Chowk 1; Rupali of Bhartiya Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School 2; and Ramandeep of Government Senior Secondary School, Division No. III 3. below 52 kg: Parul Khanna of Bhartiya Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School 1; Radhika of Government Senior Secondary School, Bharat Nagar Chowk, 2; Navdeep of BCM School, Chandigarh Road, and Poonam of Government Senior Secondary School, Division No. III 3; below 57 kg: Pooja of Government Senior Secondary School, Division No. III 1; Vidya of Bhartiya Vidya Mandir School 2; and Beant Kaur of Khalsa School 3; below 63 kg: Sonia of Government School, Division No. III 1; Tanurajveer of CFC School, BRS Nagar, 2; and Manjot of BCM School, Chandigarh Road, 3; plus 63 kg: Sumit of Guru Nanak School, Model Town 1; Sandeep of Government Senior Secondary School, Division No. III 2; Ishu Gupta of BCM School, Chandigarh Road; 3 and Paramjit Kaur of Government School, Bharat Nagar Chowk, 3.

Arya Senior School judokas win 7 medals
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, September 14
Judokas of Arya Senior Secondary School, Ludhiana, bagged seven medals, including six gold, in the boys’ section of the Ludhiana District Schools Judo Championship held at Guru Nanak Sports Complex here yesterday.

Mr Inder Parkash, in charge of the school team, said the gold medal winners included Chetan Sharma (below 45 kg); Parveen Kumar (below 55 kg); Sanjay Kumar (below 60 kg); Sukhwinder Singh (below 65 kg) and Rajnish Sharma (below 71 kg). The lone silver medal winner was Navchetan Singh who secured second position in the above 71 kg category.

Mr Prem Paul Kaushal and Ms Neelam Thapar, Principal and Manager, respectively, of the school appreciated the outstanding performance and congratulated the team.

Double crown for Gurbax Singh
Our Sports Reporter

Shruti and Kamalpreet Kaur of Amritsar, who won the title (u-19) in the Punjab Junior Badminton Championship, which concluded in Ludhiana on Wednesday. — Photo by I.V.