EDUCATION

Correspondence blues for MCom students
Shivani Bhakoo

Ludhiana, November 15
Students of MCom (IInd year annual system of correspondence studies) are facing a lot of problems while choosing the optional papers of MC 613 and MC 614. Except for supplying study material of one option each of the total 12, the Department of Correspondence Studies (DCS) refuses to provide the necessary material of other options, alleged students and staff of a local college here.

Mr Deepak Dhingra of the PG Department of Commerce, Kamla Lohtia SD College, said here that students of MCom (IInd year) were having six options each to choose from papers MC 613 and MC 614. But in paper MC 613, the DCS would supply the study material for MC 613 — Ist option (investment and financial services management) and if a student opted for any option except MC 613 - I, the DCS would not supply any study material for these options.

“The same is the case with paper MC 614. The DCS will supply study material for MC 614 — IIIrd option only (legal framework for services). Students opting for the remaining five choices will not be provided with any study material by the DCS”, alleged Mr Dhingra.

Confusion prevailed among students while selecting the options due to non-availability of study material. Not only this, the DCS had already charged a hefty amount from students on account of study material for all options, alleged Mr Dhingra.

Students have a ball with old age home inmates
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, November 15
Students of JD Institute celebrated Children’s Day with those abandoned by their loved ones at Swami Vivekanand Vridh Ashram here yesterday. Inmates of the ashram shared some moments of love, affection and gratitude with the students.

The fun-filled afternoon had all ingredients to leave an indelible mark on their minds. The students sang famous Hindi and Punjabi numbers to entertain the senior citizens. They clapped endlessly when Pooja and Gurwinder sang Punjabi “tappe”. Isha kept regaling all inmates with her jokes. The students of interior designing presented a beautiful hand-made tile as souvenir to the inmates.

Sharing her experiences with the students, Bimla Rani (name changed) said: “My son is a Principal and I have been left to lead a lonely life here. We tried to instil moral values in them but to no use.” Tears were rolling down her cheeks as she related her woes. Another octogenarian, Kamla said: “We have unlimited love and blessings in stock with us. Rather, that is all we have. Anyone can take as much as she/he wants.”

Ms Pragati Taneja, Director of the institute, said: “We try to bring smile on the faces of those, who have been rendered helpless by their own. No doubt, the inmates are being well looked after, well maintained but they just need some warmth and personal touch. They have been leading mundane life. Such interactions are an attempt to bring care and affection to them. These activities make them feel happy and precious.”

From Colleges
Extension lecture for budding journalists
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, November 15
An extension lecture was held at Gujranwala Guru Nanak Institute of Vocational Studies for students of Journalism Department here today. Students discussed about current affairs, beats in journalism, developments stories and practical experience in the field.

An interactive question-answer session was held in which queries of budding journalists were answered.

The resource person, a senior journalist, discussed about the job prospects in the field.

Lecture: The Department of Economics of SDP College for Women organised an extension lecture on “WTO and Globalisation and its impact on Indian economy” here today.

Prof Vishrut Sharma, senior lecturer, SCD Government College for Boys, discussed the scope of the WTO and the areas included in the jurisdiction of the WTO like TRIPS, TRIMS and GATS, etc.

The resource person said India had 90 per cent of its trade with countries that were members of the WTO.

Mr Verma, college director, and Ms B. Ahuja, Head of the Department of English, thanked the resource person.

NCC camp: Khalsa College for Women organised a one-day NCC camp here yesterday in association with the 3rd Punjab Battalion.

Ninety cadets from the college’s NCC platoon took part in the camp. Lieut Kulwinder Sandhu was welcomed by college Principal Dr Varinder Kaur Thind, NCC in charge Dr Narinder Kaur and cadets.

In his lecture to the cadets, Lieutenant Sandhu talked about the benefits of NCC B certificate.

College excels: Guru Nanak Girls College here has hogged the limelight once again by bagging 22 prizes in the recently concluded Youth Festival Competition at zonal and inter-zonal level.

The college won 18 prizes in the Panjab University Zonal Youth Festival — comprising seven first positions, five second positions and six third position.

College Principal Dr Charanjit Mahal honoured the award winning students and lauded the performance of the four inter-zonal first prize holders — Gurparneet (life drawing), Sushma (knitting), Savita (phulkari) and Jaspreet (folk instrument-ghara).

Elocution contest: An elocution contest was organised by the Economics Society of Khalsa College for Women here yesterday.

The results: first prize — Rashi (cash prize of Rs 1000), second prize — Sonia; and third prize — Astha. Consolation prizes — Ravdeep, Ruhi and Deepika.

SPORTS

BVM school athletes shine
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, November 15
Students of Bharatiya Vidaya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Ludhiana, gave an excellent performance and won 33 medals including 20 gold in the North Zone Athletics Championship organised by the Vidaya Bharti from November 12 to 14 at Madhav Vidya Niketan, Amritsar.

According to Mr Baljeet Singh Gill, vice principal, who accompanied the team, athletes from various schools from Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir participated in the three-day championship and a 25 member team of athletes of BVM School, Ludhiana, reaped rich haul of medals and brought laurels to their school. Students won 20 gold, six silver and seven bronze medals besides clinching the overall championship in the girl’s u-19 category. Priya Bawa made her school proud as she was adjudged the best athlete. She bagged first position in the girl’s u-19 category in the 1500 m, 5000m, 3 km cross country race, 4x100 m relay and 4x400 m relay.

Mr Mitter Sain, president, BVM Trust congratulated the boys and girls when won positions in the championship and brought glory to the school. Meanwhile, all position holders in this meet have been selected to represent Punjab state in the National Athletics Meet slated to be held at Jhansi next month.

The following students of the BVM School won medals in the meet at Amritsar. Ganga Gautam stood first in 600 m and 4x100 m relay; Priya Bawa secured first position in shot put while Prerna finished third in 600 m and 4x100 m relay race. Akshin won a bronze medal in 4x100 m relay and Kirti Sharma finished ahead of others in the 4x100 m relay race while finished runner up in the 200 m and 400 m and also bagged a bronze medal in 100 m race.

Kamaldeep Kaur lifted bronze medal in 800 m while Amandeep Singh annexed a gold medal in 800 m and a bronze medal in 1500 m; Tarun Sood finished second in the 4x100 m relay; Sakhsi finished second in the 3-km cross country; Manisha Verma lifted gold medal in three events- 800 m, 4x400 m and 3 km cross counry race; Rupali Arora won four gold medals- 100 m, 200, 4x100 m and 4x400 m relay and also bagged a bronze medal in shot put; Deepak Soi won four gold medals and one silver medal.

Jasvir Singh bagged two gold medals- 400 m and 4x100 m relay; Jatin won 400 m hurdles and 4x100 m relay; Deepak Gautam clinched gold medal in 800 m and 1500 m while Prince finished third in shot put and Sukhjeet Singh finished runner up in 5000 m race.

Besides, the school teams won gold medal in the 4x100 m relay; silver medal in 4x400 relay and a silver medal in 5 km cross country race.

Annual athletics meet at GNPS
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, November 15
The 29th annual inter-house athletics meet of Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha Nagar, got off to a colourful start here yesterday. Mr Gianinder Singh Sandhu, District Sports Officer, inaugurated the meet.

Mr Amritpal Singh Mavi, senior football coach, was the guest of honour at the inaugural function.

The march past trophy was won by the Bhai Veer Singh House. Earlier, Mr Sandhu was received by Mr Jasbir Singh and Mr Surinder Singh, president and secretary, respectively, GNPS Management Committee.

Results: Long jump (boys): Varunpreet Singh 1, Vikasdeep 2 and Harveer 3; 1500 m: Gauravdeep 1, Jagdeep Singh 2 and Pavneet Singh 3; 800 m: Navpreet Singh 1, Harjot Singh 2 and Manvir Singh 3.

Long jump (girls): Harshal 1, Swapnit 2 and Harinder 3; 400 m: Inderpreet Kaur 1, Pavneet Kaur 2 and Jasmine Kaur 3; 400 m: Kirandeep Kaur 1, Sahibjot Kaur 2 and Gurparneet Kaur 3.