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PAU gives water-saving laser leveller to village coop society
Ludhiana, May 25 The instrument was presented to the society by the Director of Extension Education, Dr S.S. Gill, who elucidated on the working and usefulness of the laser-leveler which, during field trials, proved to "reduce irrigation time, improve water utilisation efficiency and, thereby, increase yields because it helps farmer in better management of irrigation water as also other farm inputs". Society president Jassa Singh and secretary Nahar Singh received the machine. Principal investigator of the project, Dr H.S. Sidhu, made a presentation on the CIMMYT's role in making available such technologies. Explaining in detail the operation of the machine, Dr Sidhu said the laser leveler is used for the accurate levelling of land. This machine has fully automatic and can be operated with 50 hp or above tractors. "Its operation is fairly simple. The field to be levelled is surveyed using a grade rod and the mean grade value is set. The machine automatically controls the necessary cuts and fills to achieve uniform level. The machine, which costs Rs 4.5 lakh, can level 5 acres in a day," he said. Speaking on the occasion, Farm Power and Machinery Head, Dr S.S. Ahuja, said experiments had indicated that the new device effected water saving and raised production by 25 per cent. "In fact, Pakistan is ahead of us in making effective field use of this instrument," he added. He also gave thumb-nail sketches of other innovations and improvements in farm power and machinery in the department. These include rotavator and pulverizing roller for paddy or residue combine that conserves water and avoids excess use of chemicals etc. The spirit behind handing over such a sophisticated, water-saving instrument to a progressive cooperative society is Deputy Registrar, Co-operatives, Mr K.S.Sangha. He has successfully motivated village co-operative societies in Moga and Ludhiana districts to create "machine" pools at village level from where farmers could custom-hire costly machinery for various farm operations. One of the objectives of this pool system is to enable small and marginal farmers make use of available farm machinery, which they otherwise could not afford. Over-mechanisation, particularly surfeit of tractors, is one of the factors that have contributed to indebtedness of farmers and consequent suicides by them. "From the pool, farmers can hire machinery at nominal rates and even on contract," he added. Appreciating the lead taken by Sukhanand Society to acquire laser leveler, Dr Gill emphasised that the society should also take a lead to market the produce and set an example for others. This will increase the income of farmers, he said. Dean Dr S.K. Sondhi talked about water sources and technologies being developed to improve field efficiency of water through sprinklers, polyhouses, drip irrigation etc. He discussed the water problem faced by Punjab and need for its proper management.
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Students hold awareness rally
Ludhiana, May 25 The rally was flagged off by Dr Jaswant Singh, Joint Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, and jointly supported by Mr Yogi Raj SHO, Model Town, and Dr Neelam Sodhi, Senior Consultant, GTB Hospital. The students put up posters outside houses requesting people not to waste water. Class XII toppers: Class VIII topper:
Sukhmanpreet Kaur of Everest Public School Senior Secondary School scored 89.5 per cent marks in the Middle Standard Examination of Punjab School Education Board. Dance party: Seminar:
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Akali student wing to launch drive
Ludhiana, May 25 A meeting of office-bearers held here today was presided over by Mr Parminder Singh Brar, chief of the outfit. Also present on the occasion was senior Akali youth leader Manpreet Singh Ayyali. Releasing the party programme, Mr Brar said in the first phase the objectives of the outfit would be spread among college students. The second step would be to set up college-level units. The drive would start in the July end. The motive is to enrol the maximum number of students, he added. All students would be issued identity cards so that the members can contact the senior leaders at the time of any problem.
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Good performance by Jain Memorial College girls
Our Correspondent
Ludhiana, May 25 In BCA-II year Jasdeep Kaur has got first position in Panjab University by securing 83.2 per cent (1330/1600) marks. Dolly Kundra has got 78.4 per cent marks and got 6th position in Ludhiana district and she is second in college, Gurmeet Kaur Saluja has got 77.6 per cent marks and got 9th position in Ludhiana district and she is third in the college. President of the institution Narinder Kumar Jain, Principal Dr Prem Singla congratulated the girls for their brilliant efforts. Ceremony: The investiture and oath taking ceremony of the session 2006-07 was organised in Guru Gobind Singh Public School, Daad, Pakhowal road here yesterday. Mrs Bhupinder Kaur conducted the ceremony in the school auditorium. Navneet Kaur was elected as the head girl of the school while Gurnoor Singh was elected as the head boy of the school for the current session. Two prefects from each house were elected. These were Gurpreet Singh (VIII) and Sandeep Kaur (VII) from Baba Banda Singh Bahadar House: Manjot Kaur (VII) and Vijay Kumar (IX) from Bhai Mati Dass House; Jashanpreet Singh (VIII) and Bhupinder Kaur (VII) from Bhai Vir Singh house; Harsimran Kaur (VII) and Karamjot Singh (VII) from Bhagat Puran Singh house.The ceremony was presided over by Principal Mrs Manjeet Kaur. She congratulated the elected students and hoped that they would discharge their duties with sincerity and responsibility. KCW topper: Priyanka Gupta of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, has topped in Panjab University, Chandigarh, BCA first year examination by scoring 84.1 per cent. Sunaina Bansal and Divya Kapoor stood second and third in the college by scoring 78.1 per cent and 77.8 per cent, respectively.Out of the 39 students who had appeared, 25 got first division. 17 students have scored above 70 per cent marks. The college girls have maintained their tradition of exhibiting outstanding results. The college Principal, Dr (Mrs) Varinder Kaur Thind, was delighted and congratulated staff and students for their excellent performance. Contest: A declamation contest in Hindi was organised by Ved Parchar Mandal at Joseph’s School, Dugri-Dhandra road, Ludhiana. Twentyfive students participated in the contest. They spoke on different topics like ‘Yogiraj: Sri Krishan, ‘Dharam Yodha guru Gobind Singh,’ ‘Nar Ho Na Niraash Karo Man Ko;’ ‘Kanya Bhrun Hatya’-Mahapap; Radhika of class X won the first prize.Outstanding performance: Guru Nanak Girls College, Model Town have shown outstanding performance in BCA-I,II,III and BBA-I and II. Navsangeet Kaur of BCA-I bagged 3rd position in Panjab University and topped the college by securing 82.9 per cent marks whereas Upasana Arora with 78.3 per cent stood 6th in Ludhiana district and Anisha Goyal with 78.1 per cent stood 7th in Ludhiana district and got second and third positions respectively in the college.
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From acting in serials to movies
Ludhiana, May 25 Manmmit came into light as a singer of the duo team of Meet Brothers. He and his younger brother Navneet have sung many songs. Their new album, “Fully Reloaded”, is a hit. Their other album “Pyaar hume iis mod par le aya” is going to be entered into the Limca Book of Record. As far as acting in serials is concerned, he said he had accompanied his friend for audition of serial “Challenge”. His friend was nervous and Manmmit was trying to guide him. Organisers were impressed and they selected him. Then followed a spate of popular serials like ‘Kyonki saas...”, ‘Kalash”, “Kusum” and “Ithaas”. He also acted in “Mission Fateh”, a movie televised on Sahara. “I realised I was not enjoying doing the serials as they were getting too hectic. For daily soaps, one has to shoot almost round the clock. Your life is not your own. So I shifted to movies. My other movie is ‘Rukna Mana Hai’ that will be released in August.”
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New laser technique eases hair removal process
Ludhiana, May 25 Dr Alka Dogra, Professor and Head, Department of Skin and VD in Dayanand Medical College and Hospital here, says ‘‘Laser hair removal has become gold standard for permanent hair reduction. The long pulse laser has proved to be the most suitable medium for hair removal for Indian skin which falls between type 4 and type 5 whereas diode laser, another laser being used for hair removal, has been found to be more suited for skin type 1 to type 3 (very fair skin not seen in Indian conditions).’’ She said the Nd Yag laser had many advantages over the previously used methods and mediums for the removal of unwanted hair. The long wavelength infra red beam of 1064 nm allowed for deeper penetration into the skin, minimises the skin damage. The absorption by the normal skin pigment (melanin) at this long wavelength, combined with the cooling devices has made Nd Yag laser a safer treatment option for all skin types, especially the darker skin types. Dr Dogra further remarked that due to the large spot size of Nd Yag laser, i.e. large width of the laser beam and fast repetition rates, it allowed for large areas to be treated quickly. It was a highly efficacious and non-invasive method of permanent hair reduction and causes minimal discomfort. Not only this, the new technique of hair removal with Nd Yag laser produces faster results as most of the treatment sessions are office procedures. It also yields good cosmetic results. ‘‘Sometimes it can produce superficial burns, so proper fluence has to be used to get good results. These burns, however, are easily treatable.’’ According to Dr Dogra, the laser epilation had to be done by skilled professional with good quality laser, having high wattage for optimum results. Dermatologists could achieve improved results and reduce the adverse reactions since they were more well versed in hair biology and different skin types. She clarified that the laser aimed at hair reduction and not hair elimination which was not possible by any means.
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Do not take obesity lightly, warn doctors
Ludhiana, May 25 These observations were made by Dr Gurdip Singh Sidhu, Director and chief of Surgery Department at Sidhu Hospital, Doraha while interacting with patients at a two-day free comprehensive body mass composition check-up and dietary guidance camp for morbid obesity at the 'weight loss centre' of the hospital on Tuesday. More than 250 patients were examined at the camp which was inaugurated by Dr Harbans Singh Sidhu, Managing Director of Sidhu Hospital. According to Dr Sidhu, who has received advanced training in the latest laparoscopic operations for morbid obesity from University Hospital Innsbruck in Austria, morbid obesity is a serious chronic disease with its symptoms building up slowly over an extended period of time. Obesity is defined by 'body mass index' (BMI) which can be easily calculated by dividing body weight by the square of height in meters. Globally and as per the WHO guidelines, the criteria for overweight was a BMI of more than 25 while those with a 30 plus BMI were considered obese. Sounding a note of caution about the dangers of obesity-related health conditions, also known as co-morbidities, Dr Sidhu said these accompanying problems reduced life expectancy, apart from presenting the person with numerous negative social, psychological and economic effects. Some of the commonly observed co-morbidities, he added, were type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, which further gave rise to cardiac conditions and kidney failure, osteoarthritis of weight-bearing joints, sleep apnea along with other respiratory problems, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (hiatal hernia and heartburn), depression, infertility, urinary stress (incontinence) and menstrual irregularities. He, however, reassured that most of these co-morbidities were reversible once obesity was brought under control. Chief nutritionist of the hospital, Ms Amardip Kaur, warned that obesity reflected changes in behavioral patterns, including decreased physical activity and over-consumption of high-fat, energy-dense foods. ‘‘The emergence of increased consumerism, heralding trends like eating out more frequently, high fast food intake, has not done much good to the general health of the people. Furthermore, many individuals become obese because of a biological predisposition to gain weight readily when they are exposed to an unfavorable environment.’’ In this context, she informed that a study restricted to the city of Delhi, conducted by the Nutrition Foundation of India, had revealed that nearly a third of the males, and more than half of women belonging to what may be termed the 'upper middle class' in India, were currently overweight if the WHO's parameter of plus 25 BMI were taken in to consideration. But the figure will be much higher with the revised standard. Ms Amardip Kaur further said the prevalence of abdominal obesity in this group was even higher. ‘‘Affluence is now taking its toll of children's health, as a study conducted in Delhi schools indicates that every 15th school going child in the high or high-middle income group is obese. The study cautions that all these children are prone to hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease and overall morbidity and mortality during adult life. Childhood obesity should not be allowed to develop as these obese children will ultimately be obese adults,’’ she cautioned.
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Green House win cricket final
Ludhiana, May 25 The Yellow House won the toss and opted to field. The Green
House scored 108 runs for the loss of six wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. The main contributors were Ambresh
and Nikhil Kamboj who made 33 and 15 runs, respectively, while Manik scored 13 runs
and Abhinav chipped in with seven runs. For the Yellow House, Jatin Joshi claimed three for 20 runs while
Kanav took one for 24. In reply, the Yellow House could make 59 runs. Only Rupesh (17) was able to reach double figure while Tejus made 5 runs. For the winners, Manik and Nikhil Kambok were the most successful bowlers taking three wickets each conceding 14 and 11 runs, respectively. Abhinav grabbed two wickets
for 18 runs. In the basketball final (girls), the Green House prove too good for the Red House
whom they blanked 14-0. Ms Kamla Jain, president of the school
management committee was the chief guest.
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