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PAU employees hold protest
Ludhiana, May 17 The rally was jointly organised by the PAU Employees Union, the PAU Teachers Association and the PAU Class IV Workers Union in protest against the “unnecessary interference in the autonomy of the university by raising illogical objections on the decisions of the board of management”. A spokesman of the employees said their demands included sanctioning of wheat loan of Rs 5,000, regularisation of the 63-day agitational period of 1996, special allowances for clerks and senior assistants and settlement of some other long-pending issues. In 1996, the spokesman said, employees of PAU, GND University and Punjabi University had agitated for 63 days against the alleged unnecessary interference of the local audit wing in the internal affairs of the universities. The Supreme Court had directed the Punjab Government not to interfere in the internal affairs of universities and to implement the decisions of the boards of management of these universities. The employees warned that in case the Audit Department did not desist from it, the employees would be repeating the 1996 agitation.
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Two-day seminar on HRM techniques ends
Mandi Gobindgarh, May 17 On the first day of the seminar, the programme was inaugurated by Dr D. Goswami, vice-president, Vardhman Group, by lighting a candle. The programme started with “Saraswati
Vandna”. Dr Zora Singh, chairman of the group, delivered the welcome address. In the first and general session, Dr Prem Kumar delivered a talk on HRM application in the development of teaching faculty. He emphasised on developing innovative ideas and having proactive approach while teaching the students. In the second and technical session, Dr Daleep Singh, a professor from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, focused in detail on “Research methodology and techniques”. Thereafter, Mr D. Goswami, vice-president, Vardhman Group, delivered a talk on the HRM applications. More than 40 delegates participated in the seminar. At the conclusion of the first day, Ms Shalini Gupta, Director,
DBIMCS, presented momentoes to the speakers. On the second day, the programme was inaugurated by Dr Sanjay Modi, a professor from Punjabi University, Patiala. Dr Zora Singh, chairman, and Ms Shalini Gupta, Director,
DBIMCS, welcomed the guest speakers. In the first session, Dr Sanjay Modi discussed and elaborated on HRM practices. He also laid emphasis on the teaching of moral values and social ethics. In the second session, Dr P.P. Arya, a professor from Panjab University, Chandigarh, spoke on legal aspects of
HRM, the Factories Act and conciliation proceedings. He explained and discussed all sections in detail. In her valedictory address, Ms Shalini Gupta thanked all speakers, professors, distinguished guest and delegates who attended the seminar.
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Anti-tobacco drive at Noorwala
Ludhiana, May 17 Principal of the college Dr (Ms) Madanjit Kaur Sahota said such camps were beneficial to the society and the college had been organising such camps from time to time. She stressed that there was a great need to inculcate moral values among the rural and urban youth so that they could say no to drugs. Mr Rai said the youth should be utilised as a potential force to strengthen the nation. Dr Inderjit Singh and Dr Manisha said the youth should not get hooked on to drugs. They should channel their energies in a proper manner.
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Stone for school
building laid
Ludhiana, May 17 The chairman said he understood the need of bringing good and quality education to the North. Earlier in the day, Dr A F Pinto had laid the foundation stone of Ryan International School, Jalandhar, and finally the ground-breaking ceremony for the second wing of the building at Jalandhar and Ludhiana was carried out. Dr Pinto is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of Ryan School at Patiala. It is the winning team of Dr A F Pinto and Madam Grace Pinto that has revolutionised the field of education.
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HFCL Infotel
penalised
Ludhiana, May 17 The orders were pronounced by Mr A. S. Narula, president, and Ms Puja Dewan, member, of the forum while deciding the complaint filed by Dr Sarabjot Singh of Lifeline Hospital, Ludhiana. In its complaint, the consumer had received a bill of Rs 2,775 in February, 2001, which was paid by him on February 27, 2001. Again a bill was received in which the amount deposited by him was not adjusted. After deducting the previous payment made by him, he deposited Rs 1,252. Thereafter, twice again, he received another bills in which the amount of Rs 2,775 was added by the company. He got deducted the previous payment and deposited the remaining amount. For all this, he suffered a lot of tension and harassment, added the consumer. On the other hand, the telecom company claimed that the complaint was frivolous. He never made the payment of Rs 2,775. So, the amount was rightly added in the next bills. It was pleaded that the payment of Rs 2,775 said to have been made by the consumer with ICICI Bank was never received by them. The consumer was guilty of not depositing the outstanding amount and returning the wireless set of the company. But after hearing the rival contentions of both parties and appreciating the evidence on record, the forum found the telecom company to be deficient in services. The forum remarked that the consumer had placed on record the receipt of payment deposited with ICICI Bank, who was acting as agent of the telecom company in collection of payments. If the agent had accepted the payment and it was not got adjusted, there was no fault of the consumer. Some sort of writing from the bank would have served the purpose that the receipt produced by consumer was not valid one or the amount was not deposited with them. The company should have verified it from its bank but no effort appears to have been made by it. The telecom company was liable for the act of its agent, further remarked the forum while deciding the complaint. The consumer had further alleged that his telephone remained out of order for a long period and he suffered a loss to the tune of Rs 4 lakh, as his patients could not contact him. But the forum not agreed with the consumer for want of written proof regarding lodging complaints with the company.
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SDM for action against 12 employees
Mandi Ahmedgarh, May 17 While nine of them were marked absent, other three had been charged with marking their presence on the close of the previous working day. According to a report submitted to Mr S.R.Ladhar, Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur, Dr Indu said out of the total staff of 60 at the civic body office, only 42 employees were present at the time of surprise checking conducted by her.
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Be sympathetic to the HIV
positive, says doctor
Doraha, May 17 A team comprising Dr Sukhvir Ghuman, Government Dispensary, Rampur, Dr Ravi Sharma, ophthalmic officer, Doraha, and their assistants and two lab technicians, examined the patients. Director of the college S. Jaswant Singh Gill, Principal S. Narinder Singh Sidhu and general secretary Balwant Singh Pangli and S. Harpartap Singh Brar, member managing committee, were present. Dr Ghumman enlightened the volunteers regarding the meaning, symptoms and various factors responsible for AIDS. She suggested certain preventive measures against the disease. She advised the volunteers not to treat HIV-positive patients as untouchables. They should rather be treated sympathetically so that they might be able to lead a normal life. Dr Ravi Sharma enlightened the volunteers regarding maintenance of eye-health. She gave them some useful tips. She also elaborated upon allergic conjunctivitis. The volunteers had certain queries which were answered by the resource persons. Prof Pangli thanked the doctors and other guests. He also advised the volunteers to take a balanced diet and to indulge in some kind of exercise to maintain good mental and physical health.
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Ways to beat the summer heat
Heat has the potential of being a blessing and a curse. To a certain point, it is comfortable soothing and welcome. Past this point, it can be a nuisance. Fortunately, our bodies are created so that we can combat heat quite satisfactorily.
The brain has specific centres that regulate response to heat, conserving it or dissipating it as the situation demands. These centres are set off by reflex mechanisms that respond when the skin temperature changes. The temperature of the blood, as it flows through these centres, also influences their activity. To remain comfortable, the body must eliminate as much heat as it receives. Here are some ways to beat the summer heat: The most important single factor in beating the heat is fluid intake. Thirst is usually a good indicator that fluid is needed, but this symptom tends to lag behind the body’s demand. The temperature of the fluid is not so important as its quantity. Clothing prevents sweat evaporation as the air between the skin and clothes becomes warm, humid and stagnant. As a result, sweat soaks into the material, lowering its value as a cooling agent. So clothing should be loose and of light colour. Exercise in moderation is important. If you are not accustomed to heavy exercise, hot weather is certainly not the time to begin it. Many a person has forced himself into added activity, only to have his fun cut short by becoming overheated. It is well to remember that outdoor activities in direct sun can affect the brain if the head and neck are not adequately covered. Take bath thrice a day. Bathing in either warm or cool water is fine. During hot days, avoid alcohol, junk food and overeating. Eat more protein and carbohydrate than fat and starch. Salads and fresh fruits are not only appetising but they add bulk fluid valuable adjuncts to the summer diet. Banana with lemon and salt is good for health as it is rich in both potassium and magnesium. Persons working under conditions of high temperature and humidity should be encouraged to drink cool water. It has been found in India that a man doing hard work in the sun requires about one litre of water per hour. For sedentary worker requirement is half this quantity. Eat light and nutritious food. In case of emergency, shift the person concerned to a cool room. Undress the patient and wrap him in a sheet or towels soaked in cold water. Note the body temperature of the patient every five minutes and regularly fan him. When the temperature is down to 38°C, replace the wet sheet with a dry one. Continue fanning, if body temperature rises again, restart the cooling treatment. — Dr Anil Dheer
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Awareness plan on cancer
Ludhiana, May 17 Lack of awareness about the cancer symptoms and lack of timely detection were major factors leading to development of cancer. One of the GCCI's thrust lines was to create awareness about this disease through lectures in schools and institutions as well as conducting health check-up camps, said Mr Gill. The guest speaker on this occasion was Dr Raman Arora, Senior Consultant and Head of Department Of Medical Oncology, Mohan Dai Oswal Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation. He presented a detailed audio - visual talk on cancer. He also educated the teachers on various methods of self- examination, which if followed regularly, could help in early detection. Besides, he gave a comprehensive information on the symptoms related to various types of cancer, treatment methodologies available as well as various diagnostic techniques of cancer.
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Seminar on HIV, hepatitis for teachers
Ludhiana, May 17 While interacting with the teachers, Dr Chhina said about half the people with HIV develop AIDS within 10 years after being infected. A majority of cases of HIV/AIDS were found in Africa and India. About Hepatitis, he said the virus, according also spreaded through sex, intravenous drugs and from infected mother to child. As compared to HIV, Hepatitis is much more infectious disease. The treatment was available for Hepatitis- affected patients through prescribed vaccination. Mrs Gurdeep Kaur, Principal, Govt
In-ServiceTraining Centre, honoured Dr Chhina.
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Charges levelled by DSO ‘baseless’
Ludhiana, May 17 In a letter dated April 25, 2006, addressed to the Commissioner, the officer-bearers of the LDBA, besides a number of shuttlers, have drawn his attention towards the ''misinformation'' given by Mr Sandhu. They alleged that the DSO wrote a letter to the Commissioner on April 4, 2006, that certain persons with vested interests created indisciplines in the hall which forced the LDBA to halt the sports activities there. The DSO is also understood to have urged the Commissioner to hand over the management of the Shastri hall to the Ludhiana unit of the Punjab Sports Department. The signatories to the letter written to the Commissioner include former world masters champion Arun Dhand, Kamal Kwatra, Anupam Kumaria, Mohinder Kumar Chopra, all office-bearers of the LDBA, besides others who had been playing regularly at Shastri hall for the past many years. They contested Mr Sandhu's statements that any indscipline was ever reported at the hall.
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Inter-DPS swimming meet begins
Ludhiana, May 17 During the course of this four-day event, cultural progammes by the school students will also be presented. The main attraction will be a sports quiz show by the Activity India of Bangalore. The famous quiz master Syed Sultan Ahmed of TV quiz show,Horlicks Whiz Kid, will anchor the show to be staged on May 19.
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