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No action against erring student yet
Ludhiana, April 27 Giving details about the incident, Prof Harvilas, a lecturer at SCD Government College and centre superintendent at Arya College said: “When the evening session examination got over on April 25, a student of MA-I (History) of Arya College along with one of his relatives stopped my scooter near the main gate, abused me and attacked me. When I tried to defend myself, they threatened me of dire consequences. I was shocked. Actually, I had not allowed this student to copy during the exam.” He alleged that the student along with his relative—Principal of Guru Gobind Singh College, Sanghera— had approached him to let him (the student) copy. “The student was carrying some answer slips. Since I was the invigilator, I did not allow him to copy. Perhaps this was the only reason for manhandling,” said Prof Harvilas, who later along with other faculty members and Principal got a case registered against the student. No action has been taken against the student so far. Meanwhile, Prof Jaipal, president, and Prof Ashwani Bhalla, general secretary, of the Punjab Government College Teachers Association, have threatened to boycott examination duties if the accused were not arrested within 24 hours. Prof Bhalla said: “Such incidents are unfortunate and prevent us from performing our duties religiously.”
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DMCH doctor completes Swiss fellowship
Ludhiana, April 27 While addressing media persons after his return, Dr Garg said the technique of arthroscopy could successfully treat many diseases of knee and shoulder joints by key hole surgery. The new technique was particularly useful for young and middle-aged patients, who were suffering from various kinds of joint pains. He said facilities for arthroscopy had already been introduced in the DMCH. "Arthroscopy can also be a treatment of choice in sports persons, who are prone to joint injuries. The procedure can be done by a small incision in the skin and patient can be discharged on the same day", observed Dr Garg. He further added that post-operative pain was much less and the movement of the joint could be started very early as compared to open surgery. According to him, among elderly patients, who were suffering from chronic joint pains, with worn out joints due to age factor, joint replacement surgery was the best option.
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Teachers’ strike enters 6th day
Ludhiana, April 27 The president of the Shriomani Akali Dal (Amritsar), Mr Simranjit Singh Mann, supported the striking teachers. The teachers said they would continue their struggle till the acceptance of their demand. They thanked all panchayats for their support.
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Students visit Science City
Ludhiana, April 27
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PSEB demand for penalty quashed
Ludhiana, April 27 The orders were pronounced by Mr A. S. Narula, president, and Mr Daljit Singh Bakshi, member of the forum, while deciding the complaint by Mr Mangal Dass of Jain Colony. The board was directed to return the amount charged from the consumer along with 9 per cent interest. The forum held that the PSEB failed to produce the report of the ME Lab on the basis of which the demand was raised. Moreover, neither the consumer nor his representative was present at the time of the checking of the meter. Also, there was no evidence that the meter was packed and sealed in the presence of the consumer.
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Health meet focus on foeticide
Ludhiana, April 27 Giving this information here today, the CMCH Director, Dr John Pramod, said more than 300 participants, including doctors, public health experts, research scholars, social scientists, political functionaries, bureaucrats, media experts, social workers, representatives of NGOs and other professionals from different parts of the country are taking part in the deliberations. In the wake of the diminishing number of girls, which was more of a social problem than a medical one, experts from different disciplines would strive to work out a plan of action on the basis of their expertise to determine ways and means for effective implementation of the PNDT Act and re-establish the declining sex ratio of the girl child at the national level with specific reference to Punjab, added Dr Abraham. Focusing on the theme of the conference, the chairman of the conference organising committee and Principal of the CMCH, Dr Mohan Verghese, pointed out that the pre-birth elimination of female child was widespread in different districts of Punjab and the menace was spreading at an alarming rate. “As per figures of the 2001 census, the sex ratio in the age group 0-6 has declined to 927 females per 1,000 males at the national level. The position in Punjab is still worse with 10 of the total 17 districts having less than 800 females per 1,000 males. In the remaining seven districts, the figure of females ranges between 801 and 820. Punjab with an average number of females at 793 against 1,000 male population is considered to be having the worst sex ratio in the country.” Dr S.C. Gupta, Professor and Head, Department of Health Education and Family Welfare at CMCH, who is the secretary of the organising committee, felt that the enforcement of the PNDT Act with respect to sex determination and selective abortion of female foetus, left much to be desired. “Even in the face of alarming decline in female population, sex determination tests and female foeticide are continuing, albeit in a secretive manner.” He maintained that with the coming of the PNDT Act and penal provisions against violations, only the cost of the fetal sex determination test and termination of pregnancy had been pushed up. The scan now cost around Rs 3,000 as against normal charges of Rs 400 for an ultrasound scan while selective abortions cost many times more.
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Hospital to offer free treatment for TB
Ludhiana, April 27 The hospital would now distribute medicines to patients free of cost and conduct certain diagnostic tests free of charge. The treatment would cover both pulmonary tuberculosis and extra- pulmonary tuberculosis. The hospital would also carry out a door-to-door survey to detect and treat patients with the help of nursing students of the institution. The hospital today organised a continuing medical education programme on TB. Dr Waheguru Pal Singh Sidhu, Medical Superintendent, said TB was again on the increase in India, particularly cases of resistant TB. There were a large number of patients who were not taking regular treatment. This had led to the spread of the resistant strain. Dr Rajdeep Shrivastava, WHO consultant, made a detailed presentation on the DOT programme while Dr R. S. Deol, District TB Officer, dwelt upon the highlights of RNTCP and the role of DOT centres. Dr Avtar Kishan from the civil surgeon's office also spoke.
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Parveen, Kulbir adjudged best
athletes
Ludhiana, April 27 Dr M.S. Grewal, Registrar, Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, gave away prizes to the position holders. While addressing the students, Dr Grewal emphasised that the importance of sports in one's overall growth. The overall trophy was bagged by the second year students of the electronics and communication engineering. The second and the third positions were secured by the first year students of the computer science and engineering and the third year students of the mechanical engineering, respectively. Results: (boys) 100m- Kulbir Singh 1, Jagdeep Singh Pannu 2 and Jagbir 3; 200m- Kulbir Singh 1, Jagdeep Pannu 2 and Sukhwinder 3; 400m Kulbir Singh 1, Jagdeep Pannu 2 and Sujhwidner 3; 800m- Sukhwidner 1, Jagdeep Pannu 2 and Kulbir Singh 3; 1500m- Sukhwinder 1, Jagdeep Pannu 2 and Kulbir Singh 3; shot put- Inderpreet 1, Amanjot 2 and Varinder 3; javelin throw- Amarjot 1, Gaurav 2 and Hemant 3; discus throw- Kulbir 1, Arvinder 2 and Mandeep 3; long jump- Kulbir 1, Jagdeep 2 and Robin 3; triple jump- Kulbir Singh 1, Robin 2 and Jagdeep Pannu 3. In girls category: 100m- Parveen 1, Manpreet 2 and Harpreet 3; 200m- Parveen 1, Surbhi 2 and Harpreet 3; javelin throw- Kulvinder 1, Parveen 2 and Kulwinder Kaur 3. Dr A S Bansal, Director of the college, thanked the chief guest and presented the annual report of sports activities of the college.
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Cricket trials on April 30
Ludhiana, April 27 According to Mr Vinod Chitkara, honorary general secretary, LDCA, the players to be enrolled with the regional coaching centre. The centre is being run under the aegis of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA). The players will be selected during these trials. The probables will attend coaching-cum-training camp before their participation in the Punjab State Inter-District Cricket Tournament (u-19) for the Dhruv Pandove Trophy to be organised by the PCA from May 23, Mr Chitkara said.
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