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Start procurement, say farmers
Mandi
Ahmedgarh, October 9 “Though the state agencies have started procurement at most of the grain markets and purchase centers, FCI officials have rejected the similar quality of paddy arbitrarily. Instead of using specified equipment for knowing the moisture content and foreign matter they depend upon their own judgment, which had delayed the procurement,” said the farmers.
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Ukraine medical varsity plans to set up college
Ludhiana, October 9 Disclosing this here today, Dr Sudhir Dhakre, Assistant Rector of the University for International Relations for South and South- East Asia, said that the university, which was set up in 1900, had been enrolling a large number of students from India and most of them were from Punjab. He said the proposed college would cater to the growing needs of the students here. Dr Dhakre said for the current academic year, the admission process had already started and it would be completed by October 15. The university had not appointed any agents but had associated with doctors in the region. He informed that Dr G.S. Grewal of the SAS Grewal Multi-speciality Hospital and Dr R.S. Thind had been monitoring the admission process here and the two doctors were recently on a visit to the university. Dr Grewal disclosed that one of the unique features of the OSMU was that it conducted teaching in English also. All foreign students were taught in English. With the result, they saved one year which otherwise they needed to get familiar with the local language. The OSMU, Dr Dhakre said, was working according to the European Union standards and these had also been approved by the Medical Council of India. Dr Grewal said that as of now, the university had been granting admission to the students on first come first serve basis. The admissions were granted strictly according to the standards and specifications of the Medical Council of India and the eligibility criteria remained the same as set up by the MCI. The OSMU degrees are recognized worldwide, including India. According to Dr Grewal, there are over 100 doctors from Punjab working in different parts of the world, who had studied at OSMU.
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Govt college gets multi-media computer
Our Correspondent
Ludhiana, October 9 Talent hunt show: A talent hunt show was conducted at GGN Khalsa College here yesterday. The function was organised by the students with much zeal and enthusiasm. It was a feast of songs, ghazals, dances, choreography, elocutions and folk dances. Mr Harmohinder Singh, Joint Secretary, Khalsa Educational Council lighted the lamp.Principal Tarlochan Singh, while addressing the students congratulated them for their participation on this event. Earlier, Dr G.S Ahluwalia welcomed the guests. Mr Kuldip Singh, Director, GGN Institutes, gave away the prizes to participants and asked the students to channelise their energy by participating in extra curricular activities to become a complete human being . Others present on the occasion were Mr Kuljit Singh, Assistant Secretary, Khalsa Educational Council, Dr J.S. Chhabra and Prof K.B.S. Sodhi. An exhibition-cum- sale of the products manufactured by children of "Ek-Prayas" was also held on this occasion at the campus. Prof L.S. Bedi, Prof Jatinder Kapoor and Dr Amrit Rishma compered the show. 35th ABVP state conference concludes: 35th state conference of the ABVP today concluded at Kamla Lohtia Sanatan Dharam College. More than 400 delegates from all over Punjab participated in the conference. Mr Baljinder Singh was the electing officer and he declared Mr Pankaj Mahajan of Batala as the ABVP president, Punjab, and Kamaljeet Singh was elected as the secretary of state unit of the ABVP. The vice-presidents were Mr Amit Kansal, Mr Vipan Chander, Ms Priti Sharma and Mr Amar. The joint-secretaries were Ms Shruti, Mr Yogesh Khatri, Mr Rajat Sood and Mr Manu and Mr Bharat Bhushan was the cashier. Mr Mohit Bhadwaj was elected as office secretary.To mark the occasion, the students also held an awareness rally which started from Kamla Lohtia college and passed through Circular road, Daresi, Ved Mandir and old Sabzi Mandi. Inter-school debate competition: The IBT Education Group, Australia, sponsored an Inter-school debate competition in Ludhiana. Ten top schools of Ludhiana participated in the event. It was hosted by Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar. The official organisers of the event were the SIEC (Sonya International Education Centre).In schools, Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar, bagged the first prize followed by D.A.V school. Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, B.R.S Nagar, got the third prize. Swati Jain of Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar, received the prize for the best speaker ( for the motion) and Rasleen Dua of Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, B.R.S. Nagar, received the prize for best speaker (against the motion). The purpose of the group was to develope links with local schools and colleges in order to understand better the standards of the Indian school system. The IBT Group comprises of eight university colleges, which offer multiple course choices at their multiple campuses all over Australia at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. Since most of the students traditionally come from Punjab region, the director of the group decided to sponsor the event in two major cities of Punjab. According to a press note issued, the exercise will help the group serve the students' need in a more comprehensive manner because the strength of the IBT Education Group lay in its individualistic approach. They have small classes to provide academic support and hold several study skill workshops for their international students. The group intends to sponsor more events of this nature in other cities as well. It will become an annual event, with a rolling trophy being awarded to the winning school. Since the world has become a global village it will be an enriching experience for students and visitors and will develope close ties among international communities, one of the spokesperson said .
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Non-teaching staff
strike today
Ludhiana, October 9 Mr Bhupinder Thakur, press secretary of the union in a press note stated today that Dr K.
Manro, president of the state unit union, Mr Jagdeep Singh, vice-president, Mr Hardev Singh, Mr Rachpal Chand Sharma and other office bearers of the district unit
would also be present on the occasion. He said, callous attitude of the state government towards education and employees had forced the union to take such an action. The main demands of non-teaching employees include merger of 50 per cent in basic pay, release of 95 per cent grant, gratuity and pension and withdrawal on ban of fresh recruitment.
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Celebrity poets to attend mushaira today
Ludhiana, October 9 The programme will be held in memory of late Narendra Mohan. Dr Bashir Badar is the master writer of lyrics with romantic overtones, Bashir Badar's poetry mainly comprising of ghazals which touche all spheres of life. Gliding between spiritual world and contemporary reality with equal ease , Bashir Badar's numerous anthologies are being published not only in the country but across the border too. Bashir Badar, who is credited with initiating the younger generations to the beauty of Urdu poetry , is also called as a poet of teenagers. His lyrics sung by singers like Jagjit Singh have made him a household name. Dr Surendra Sharma is a face to reckon with. This straight-faced, glum-looking poet has caused many a laugh riots. An amazing fact about him is that although he makes all and sundry laugh, he seldom laughs and maintains a serious face most of the time.An avid Osho lover, he has regaled audience at scores of Osho events. Dr Sita Sagar has been in Ludhiana earlier also and those who have seen her performances cherish her.
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DMCH surgeon completes fellowship
Ludhiana, October 9 According to Dr Garg, the Australian university was considered to be one of the most renowned centre for joint replacement surgery. Many prominent sportspersons from all over the world had been treated at this premier institute for their sports injuries. During his tenure of fellowship, Dr Garg learnt about all the latest advancements in the field of hip and knee joint replacement and arthroscopy from the internationally acclaimed orthopaedic surgeons. While his stay at Adelaide, he also attended the annual conference of orthopaedics of South Australia. Dr Garg
said there were many problems of knee and shoulder joints, which could be successfully treated by keyhole surgery.
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Easy wins of Kila Raipur, Sahnewal Ludhiana, October 9 The first match played between Harpal Club of Kila Raipur and Mata Sahib Kaur Academy, Jarkhar, turned out to be a one-sided affair as the former scored an overwhelming victory by 10-1 margin. For the winners, Navdeep Singh struck five goals, including one hat-trick while Jyoti scored three goals and Jagjit Singh sounded the board twice. Mandeep Singh was the lone scorer for the Mata Sahib Kaur Academy. In the second match, Shaheed Udham Singh Club of Sahnewal streamrolled Bahadurgarh XI in a lacklustre encounter 11-1. National player Pargat Singh scored 8 goals including a double hattrick while Charanjit Singh, Harpreet Singh and Gagandeep Singh contributed one goal each for Sahnewal while Gurbhej Singh reduced the mragin for the losers.
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