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PAU shifts focus to organic farming
Ludhiana, December 2 Principal Investigator of the two schemes is Dr M.S. Gill. He said aim of both projects was to grow healthy food at less cost and without causing further damage to resources. Organic farming is getting attention due to health consequences of pesticide residues in foods and damage by conventional farm practices to environment air, water, soil. The concept of organic farming is to use bio-based inputs instead of synthetic chemical-based man-made resources (fertilizers, plant production chemicals) and preserving soil and water. Precision farming in agriculture sector is aimed at evolving strategies for precise or calibrated application of inputs to reduce cost of cultivation and increase profitability. Organic
farming project is for three-years costing Rs 20.89 lakh. PAU is one of the 13 centres chosen by the ICAR, across the country, for net-working under the Directorate of cropping system research, Modipuram, Meerut, U.P. Dr Gill said a project on organic farming was being implemented in collaboration with Departments of Entomology, Soil Science, Plant Pathology and Food Science and Technology. “We have undertaken following experiments under the organic farming project: One management of soil fertility in basmati-maize-wheat cropping cycles, two comparative of organic, chemical and integrated nutrient management on soil health and crop productivity in different cropping systems, three pest management in rice-wheat cycle under organic farming and four effect of organic, inorganic sources of nutrition on soil health and fodder production.” The precision farming concept is stated to save on resources, including scarce water and apply variable rates of seed, fertilizers, sprays of chemicals etc. Corresponding to soil condition and plant or crop needs and requirements. Dr Gill said Geographical Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) are also part of broader precision farming system to increase farm productivity and profitability.
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Internal assessment
marks to be reduced
Ludhiana, December 2 More than 85 per cent students in MCom were getting 48-50 marks out of 50 in the internal assessment. As per data available with the university, there was a lot of variation in marks in the terminal examination and internal assessment of the students. Many students, who got 48 marks out of 50 in internal assessment, had to face compartment in terminal examinations. In December, 2004, 493 students in MCom I (first semester) had appeared and analysis found that 85.76 per cent of students got more than 80 per cent marks. Instances were there when all appearing candidates were given more than 46 marks (out of 50) in all subjects. One of the members of the Faculty of Business Management and Commerce said the issue was raised during the Syndicate meeting held recently and clarification sought on certain points. At present, only Panjab University and its affiliated colleges (approximately 17) were getting 50 per cent weightage (internal assessment) in MCom. Punjabi University was giving 20 per cent weightage, Guru Nanak Dev University campus students were being given 40 per cent weightage and college students were being given 20 per cent weightage. The member said, “Degrees will lose their importance if marks are awarded like this. No doubt, internal assessment has its own positive points, but everything should not be given in the hands of internal examiners. In addition, the academic body should randomly check the institutions offering MCom.”
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Spirited performance by dental college students
Ludhiana, December 2 The show made an audience, comprising about 400 NRIs from the USA, the UK, Japan, Canada, the UAE, Australia and many other countries, forget the chill of the cold November night. Mr S.K. Sharma, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, was the chief guest. The celebrations commenced with shabad presentation by the college students. It was followed by a welcome address by the Principal, Dr Rana V.K. Thereafter, the function was inaugurated by lighting of a lamp by the chief guest and the chairman of the managing committee, Baba Jaswant Singh. Baba Jaswant Singh stressed on the mission of service, simran and selfless work. He announced the much awaited project on the anvil — Sri Guru Amar Das Hospital, a 300-bedded super-specialty hospital with world-class facilities on the Chandigarh road in the city as well as an international standard school. Land for both projects had been acquired and development would start shortly. Mr S.K. Sharma applauded the contribution of the trust towards the provision of healthcare services, medical education and spiritual guidance to all. The Vice-Principal of the college, Dr Vikram Prabhakar, presented, a multimedia presentation. It showcased the introduction of latest diagnostic and therapeutic technology, infrastructural development of the college and hospital, along with successful cases of surgical treatment of fractures of the mandible, maxillae and nasal bones by means of titanium mini-plates and scarless ‘keyhole’ surgery technique. Cases treated for upper and lower jaw tumors, resulting in facial deformity were also presented. Dr Sarabjit Kaur, a dental surgeon from Leicester (UK), Mr Daljit Singh Saggu (UK), Ms Vibecka (Canada), Ms Harukaur (Japan), Dr Mandeep Singh, eye surgeon (UK), Mr Bhupinder Singh, scientist (UK), Dr Upkar Singh Pannu (UK), Dr Dyal Singh (UK) and Mr Gurpartap Singh Sahi, Chairman, Finance Commission, also spoke on the occasion. Prominent among others present at the function were Mr Amarjit Singh, Additional Solicitor-General, Government of India, Ms Pushpdeep Kaur Sahi, Commissioner of Income Tax, Ms Jaishree Gupta, Principal, Ryan International School, Mr Hira Singh Gabaria, Ex-MLA, Mr Swaran Singh Maholi, Mr Harcharan Singh Gohalwadia, both councillors, and Mr Kuldip Singh, Jail Superintendent.
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World AIDS Day at Khalsa college
Ludhiana, December 2 The poster-making contest was organised on themes of AIDS, drug addiction and female foeticide. Maninder Kaur of B.Sc I was adjudged first, Shivani of B.Sc I was second and Manjot Kaur of B.Sc II was third from among the fifty odd entries. The Principal emphasised the importance of spreading in awareness regarding this fatal disease and appreciated the steps undertaken in this direction by Ms Devinder Pal Kaur (Dept of Zoology) and Ms Himkanta (Dept of chemistry). She presented the students with certificates and
momentoes.
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Ludhiana, December 2
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Bar body poll schedule
Ludhiana, December 2 As per the schedule, the interested candidates may file their nomination papers from December 7 to December 10 between 10 am to 4 pm. The scrutiny of nomination papers will be done on December 12. If any one would like to withdraw his papers, he will have to withdraw the same till December 13. The polling will be held on December 20 and the result will be declared the same evening. As per election notice issued by the RO and ARO, the non-refundable nomination fee for the post of President would be Rs 1000, for post of vice-president and secretary Rs 750, for the post of finance secretary and joint secretary Rs 500 and for executive member nomination fee would be Rs 250.
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Kids’ channel comes to Punjab
Ludhiana, December 2 The channel has also launched a unique competition ‘Aada Paada Kaun Paada’? This four-week contest will start on November 14 between 4 pm to 6 pm. Hema Govindan, vice-president and General Manager, Nick India, said,” As the channel that puts kids first , we have a responsibility to always empower, respect and celebrate with them. This festive season, we are focussing on celebration the- unrepressed, outrageous, volatile celebration of kids and their love for humour championed by our very own NickToons.”
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Nutrition programme concludes
Ludhiana, December 2 Giving details of the programme, Mr Anant Ram, in charge, Food and Nutrition Board, Ludhiana unit said the aim of the programme was to upgrade the knowledge of trainees of Food and Nutrition so that the malnutrition in diet can be eliminated in the ruarl areas.The trainees were given knowledge of different aspects of nutritious food so that under the 10th five-year plan of Government of India, the malnutrition in villages gets corrected. Dr Upkar, Medical Officer, Dr Vandana, Dr Hsharan Kaur, Dr Manpreet, Dr Rajinder, Principal Seema Sharma and other lecturers advised that for good health green vegetables, sprouted pulses were good to eat.One should not eat coarse grains as the bran provides fiber. An exhibition was arranged which showcased through charts ingredients required for balanced diet. A film show showing healthy diet and its benefits was also screened .The trainees were given certificates.
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Raekot school students lead in athletics meet
Ludhiana, December 2 Second day’s results: Boys (u-19): long jump- Dhanraj Singh of
GGNPS, Rose Garden 1, Piyush of KVM School, Ludhiana 2 and Surjit Singh of
GHPS, Sidhwan Khurd 3; triple jump- Dhanraj Singh of GGNPS, Rose Garden 1, Surjit Singh of
GHPS, Sidhwan Khurd 2 and Gurpreet Singh of GNPS, Mullanpur 3; 5000 m- Avjijeet Singh of Sacred Heart Convent School, BRS Nagar 2 and Nitin of KVM School, Civil Lines 3; 1500 m- Simranjeet Singh of GNPS, Mullanpur 1, Gauarvdeep Singh of GNPS, Sarabha Nagar 2 and Bikramjeet Singh of
NSPS, Gill Road 3; 400 m- Dhanraj Singh of GGNPS, Rose Garde 1, Arjun Singh of GNPS, Sarabha Nagar 2 and Bhajanpreet Singh of Raekot Public School 3; shot put- Jaspreet Singh of Raekot Public School 1, Dilbagh Singh of GNPS, Mullanpur 2 and Pawandeep Singh of
GNIPS, Model Town 3; discus throw- Nirmal Singh of GHPS, Sidhwan Khurd 1, Manoj of Raekot Public School 2 and Piyush of KVM School 3. Girls (u-19): 1500 m- Amandeep Kaur of
GHPS, Sidhwan Khurd 1, Inderpreet Kaur of GNPS, Sarabha Nagar 2 and Gurleen Kaur of
GHPS, Sidhwan Khurd 3; 400 m- Pawandeep Kaur of GNPS, Mullanpur 1, Parminder Kaur of Raekot Public School 2 and Ramandeep Kaur of
GHPS, Sidhwan Khurd 3; discus throw- Mandeep Kaur of Raekot public School 1, Snehdep kaur of Spring Dale Public School 2 and Sneha of
GNIPS, Model Town 3; javelin throw- Mandeep Kaur of Raekot Public School 1, Amandeep Kaur of
GHPS, Sidhwan Khurd 2 and Satvir Kaur of GNPS, Mullanpur 3; long jump- Chandeep Kaur of Raekot Public School 1, Karamjeet Kair of
GHPS, Sidhwan Khurd 2 and Kanika of KVM School 3; shot put- Navjot Kaur of Shamrock Christian School 1, Amandeep Kaur of
GHPS, Sidhwan Khurd 2 and Vedika Thapar of KVM School 3. Boys (u-16): 1500 m- Vikram of GNPS, Mullanpur 1, Pavneet Singh of GNPS, Sarabaha Nagar, Ludhiana 2 and Damanpreet Singh of
NSPS, Gill Park 3; 800 m- Shaminder Singh of Raekot Public School 1, Vikram of GNPS, Mullanpur 2 and Manikaran Singh of GRD Academy, Ludhiana 3; 400 m- Shaminder Singh of Raekot Public School 1, Ranjeet Singh of
GHPS, Sidhwan Khurd 2 and Simranjeet Singh of GNPS, Mullanpur 3; high jump- Ishneet Singh of GNPS, Sarabha Nagar 1, Karanvir Singh of Raekot Public School 2 and Jatinder Singh of GGN Public School, Ludhiana 3; javelin throw- Sonal of Raekot Public School 1, Jasmer Singh of
GNIPS, Model Town 2 and Sukhdeep Singh of GNPS, Mullanpur 3; discus throw- Jasmer Singh of
GNIPS, Model Town 1, Puneetpal Singh of GNPS, Mullanpur 2 and Harshdep Singh of GNPS, Sarabha Nagar 3. Girls (u-16): 400 m- Maninder Kaur of Raekot Public School 1, Navneet Kaur of GNPS, Mullanpur 2 and Vaneet Kaur of
GNIPS, Model Town 3; 1500 m- Gurmanpreet Kaur of GNPS, Sarbha Nagar 1, Rajvir Kaur of Raekot Public School 2 and Jaspreet Kaur of GGNP School, Ludhiana 3; long jump- Jagdeep Kaur of Raekot Public School 1, Rajandeep Kaur of GNPS, Mullanpur 2 and Sukhsimranpreet Kaur of GNPS, Sarabha Nagar 3; shot put- Diljeet Kaur of
GNIPS, Model Town 1, Loveleen Kaur of Raekot Public School 2 and Harprabhjot Kaur of GGNP School, Ludhiana 3; high jump- Harmandeep Kaur of Raekot Public School 1, Gaganpreet Kaur of
GNIPS, Model Town 2 and Srishti of KVM School 3; javelin throw- Harmanpreet Kaur of Sutlej Publci School 1, Lovepuneet Kaur of GGN Public School, Ludhiana 2 and Harpreet Kaur of Raekot Public School 3.
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KVM honours shooters
Ludhiana, December 2 These shooters won seven medals in the 40th Punjab State Shooting Championship at Mohali held in October and also made their presence felt in the IXth All India Kumar Surendra Singh inter-schools Shooting Championship at Dehra Dun. Mr S.C. Saxena, Principal of the school congratulated the boys and girls and their in charge, Ms Chander Sharma, for bringing laurels to their alma mater. The honoured shooters were Jasleen Kaur, Muskaan, Aakriti, Mehak, Sargam Marwaha, Guriqbal Singh, Sachin Jain, Sandeep Gupta, Aaditya Mathur, Natahsa and Aank Dhanda.
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