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Private schools heave sigh of relief
Ludhiana, September 17 The Association of Private Schools, Punjab, said the latest decision of government had saved around 20,000 such schools from closing down in the state. Welcoming the decision, Dr Deepak Manan, president, Association of Private Schools, said: “The latest notification in a Punjabi daily has come after a lot of struggle by managements of private schools. In its earlier notification on March 29, the state government had issued orders of closure of unrecognised/non-affiliated schools with effect from April 1. We had held a state-level convention against the orders on April 9 and were sure that the government would withdraw this decision,” said Dr Manan. It may be mentioned that Ludhiana district has around 2,000 unrecognized/non-affiliated schools and strength of students varied from 200 to 1,000 in each school. “So many children are getting education in our schools. Teachers are being paid by the managements. There is no burden on the government. Also, in 1993 Punjab Education Code, it was decided to associate all these schools with the Punjab School Education Board,” said Dr Manan. Association chairman Balwant Singh Nirman demanded registration of private schools according to the Punjab Government Education Policy, 2002 and the Education Code. “We have been trying hard to get the affiliation but fail when it comes to requirement of stipulated space. Up to Class VIII, they need 1,000 square yards and for Class 10 the requirement is of 3,000 square yards. It is impossible to expand those school premises that are situated in interiors. We qualify all other rules,” claimed Mr Nirman.
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Orientation programme for teachers, parents
Our Correspondent
Ludhiana, September 17 Reverend Thampu attended the first UN peace summit of spiritual leaders in New York in 2000. He is currently a member of the National Integration Council as well as the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions. He spoke on “Role of Teachers in the Modern Education Scenario”. He said education was a continuous learning process and an ideal teacher was the one who kept growing with children as per their changing needs. The programme was attended by principals of various Bethany Educational Society institutions, teachers from in and around the city and teaching staff of Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar. Talking to parents on “Role of a modern parent in the complex modern world”, he said the best investment for parents was to spend quality time with their children. The growth of a child depended on a healthy dynamic relationship between parents, teachers and the child. Parent-teacher meet
Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women held its annual parent-teacher meet on the college campus here today. The objective was to promote a healthy rapport between parents and teachers by bridging the gap between the two and elicit meaningful suggestions for better functioning of the college. The meet was initiated with the recitation of the college shabad, followed by a formal welcome to the parents by Seema Arora. She highlighted the academic, sporting and cultural attainments of the college. The meet provided an excellent forum to parents and teachers to interact with one another and provide feedback. Dr Madanjit Kaur Sahota, college Principal, proposed a vote of thanks. She appreciated parents for being their critique and expressing views on various aspects for the all-round development of their wards. She added that the college relied upon the support of parents. Members of the panel answered the queries of the parents and expressed gratitude for reposing their faith in the college faculty. Declamation contest
“Success” was one of the topics of a declamation contest held at Sportking Institute of Fashion Technology here yesterday. Students from junior as well as senior groups of all courses participated in the contest. The senior group spoke on “Apparel industry of India in global scenario”. Media Adviser to Deputy Speaker Lok Sabha Harpreet Singh Hero, Program officer, All India Radio Service, Jalandhar, Navdeep Singh and Principal KVM School S.C. Saxena adjudicated the contest. The students were adjudicated on parameters like presentation skills, speech delivery and subject matter. Freshers’ party
A freshers’ party for undergraduate students was organised at Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology (GNIMT), Gujarkhan Campus, here yesterday. Senior students presented a bouquet of cultural activities to welcome the freshers. The function was organised under the aegis of the ISTE, students’ chapter of the GNIMT. A cultural extravaganza comprising welcome dance, comedy show and group dance captivated the audience. The highlight of the day was the Ms Fresher/Mr Fresher contest in which boys and girls vied for the titles. The contestants sashayed down the ramp in scintillating attires giving a tough time to the judges. A question round to test the brains of the contestants was also held. Shairel of BBA-I was declared Ms Fresher, while Aakash of BBA I won the Mr Fresher title. Manpreet Banga of BBA-I and Karnish of BBA-I were declared first runners-up among girls and boys, respectively. Prabhdeep of BBA-I and Ravneet Singh of BCA-I were adjudged second runners-up, respectively. Shipra of BBA-I and Gagandeep Saini of BBA-I were declared Ms/Mr Well-Dressed, respectively, Ravneet of BBA-I bagged the title of Ms Gorgeous and Gaurav Kataria of BBA-I was declared Mr Handsome. Abhineet Sarna and Gautam Sharma adjudicated the show. Dr (Col) H.S. Singha, Director GNIMT, welcomed the freshers to the institute.
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2 get police remand for murder
Ludhiana, September 17 According to police sources, the body of a person, later identified as Kamal Kumar, was recovered near Libra village on the outskirts of Khanna on January 16. Investigation by the police revealed that Lakhvinder Singh, Shamsher Singh, Balvir Singh, Kartar Singh and Amandeep Singh had struck a deal with Kamal Kumar, who had a Qualis (HR-38-9292), for taking them to Delhi at Rs 155 per passenger. On the way to Delhi, they took refreshments at the market near Gurdwara Manji Sahib. While they approached Libra village, Amandeep allegedly strangulated the driver with the help of a leather belt. After killing Kamal, they threw the body out of the vehicle and fled. They had indulged in similar crimes at Shimla, Phagwara, Jalandhar, Lalru and Hoshiarpur also, the police alleged.
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Artificial limbs given to 40 persons
Ludhiana, September 17 Dr J. R. Kaushal, president of the parishad, extended a welcome to the beneficiaries and their attendants. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ravinder Mittal, secretary of the branch, urged the patients not to feel handicapped, but become mentally strong and put in their best to achieve greater heights. The function was attended by prominent persons, including Dr D.R. Bakhetia, Ms Neelam Gupta, Ms Sangeeta Soni, Mr R.P. Gupta and Mr J. P. Gupta. Mr Pawan Aggarwal, secretary of the charitable trust, proposed a vote of thanks. In accordance with the traditions of the parishad, the programme started with Bharat Mata Pujan, followed by Vande Matram and concluded with recitation of national anthem.
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Johar inaugurates health camps
Ludhiana, September 17 Mr Johar was addressing a function after inaugurating a general medical check-up camp organised by Dr B.R. Ambedkar Youth Federation at Extension Library here today. Expressing concern over the rising costs of the medical treatment of various ailments, Mr Johar said the poor were unable to afford the costly treatment in the hospitals and it was the duty of the social organisations to organise such camps to provide treatment at affordable costs to them. Appreciating the initiative of the Ambedkar federation for organising the camp, he said the youth must follow old-age traditions of selfless service to society. The minister said Dr B.R. Ambedkar, who was the main architect of the Constitution, under which the provision for equal opportunities for all citizens irrespective of caste, creed and financial status was made and during the past 60 years the country had emerged a formidable power at the international level. Referring to the steps taken for the welfare of the weaker sections by the government, Mr Johar said the government had created a special corpus of Rs 450 crore to ensure regular and timely disbursal of pensions and financial assistance to 11 lakh old aged, widows, orphans and handicapped beneficiaries. He said it was during the tenures of the Congress governments only when welfare schemes had been launched for the Schedule Castes and labourers, where as during the tenures of the non-Congress governments the interests of the Scheduled Castes had always been ignored. Mr Johar claimed that Rs 60 crore had been released to provide toilets in the houses of SC families in rural areas. He said the government had also decided to provide free education to the girls belonging to SC families and enhanced the amount of shagun from Rs 5,100 to Rs 15,000 on the marriages of daughters of SCs. The minister announced a grant of Rs 50,000 for the federation to further enhance the sphere of its activities. Addressing the function, Mr Chander Shekhar Sahota listed various activities of the federation in the service to society and assured that the federation further continue to organise such camps for the poor. Earlier, Mr Johar inaugurated a free eye camp organised by Swami Vivekananda Swarag Ashram in Model Town extension and announced a grant of Rs 2 lakh for the hospital. In the camp eyes of nearly 400 patients were examined and free medicines were provided. Mr Johar appreciated the services being rendered by the trust for providing treatment at nominal costs to the poor. Addressing the function, Mr Anil Bharti, president of the trust, said free lenses and specs would be provided to the needy patients. He said the trust was also running a Virdh Ashram in which 65 senior citizens had been accommodated. Mr Johar also inaugurated a medical camp organised by the Ekta Club in Abdulapur Basti.
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GCW lifters take team championship
Ludhiana, September 17 Twenty eight weightlifters in the women’s section and around 40 men took part in the one-day meet. In the women’s section, Baljinder Kaur proved her class and won top honours in the 53 kg category. She lifted a total of 130 kg, while Monika, with an attempt of 57.5 kg, had to be content with second position. The third place was secured by Asha Rani who lifted 52.5 kg. Earlier, District Sports Officer, Ludhiana, Gianinder Singh Sandhu inaugurated the championship. Punjab Weightlifting Association honorary general secretary Tara Singh, Ludhiana District Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Association honorary secretary Parvesh Chander Sharma and other office-bearers of the association were present. Results: Women: 48 kg: Rajni Bala (90 kg)-1, Pooja Rani (60 kg)-2 and Balwinder Kaur (55 kg )-3; 53 kg: Baljinder Kaur (130 kg)-1, Monika (57.5 kg)-2 and Asha Rani (52.5 kg)-3; 58 kg: Sangeeta Rani (102.5 kg)-1, Kiranjit Kaur (92.5 kg)-2 and Jolly (72.5 kg)-3; 63 kg: Simranjit Kaur (62.5 kg)-1, Sandeep Kaur (60 kg)-2 and Taranjit Kaur (55 kg)-3; 69 kg: Harpreet Kaur (105 kg)-1, Mandeep Kaur (100 kg)-2 and Navjot Kaur (62.5 kg)-3; +75 kg: Maninder Kaur (86 kg)-1, Seema Rani (75 kg)-2 and Anshula (60 kg)-3. Men: 56 kg: Monu Kumar (195 kg)-1, Damanpreet Singh (152.5 kg)-2 and Manoj Kumar (135 kg)-3; 62 kg: Kulbir Singh (205 kg)-1, Dixit Nagpal (165 kg)-2 and Harjti Singh (155 kg)-3; 69 kg: Kamaljit Singh (245 kg)-1, Gurpreet Singh (232.5 kg)-2 and Raman Tandon (215 kg)-3.
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Baba Lodhiana academy emerge champs
Ludhiana, September 17 Baba Lodhiana Academy beat Moga 56-19 and trounced Gurdaspur 53-40 to enter the last-four stage. In the semifinal league, academy lads pipped Muktsar 68-53 and outclassed Mansa 62-41 to secure a berth in the final. However, the final turned out to be a one-sided affair with the academy cagers dictating the terms throughout. In the girl’s section, Amritsar defeated Gurdaspur 53-28 to emerge champions. The players of the academy were honoured at a function held at Guru Nanak Stadium here today. NRI sponsor of the academy Harjinder Singh Dhanoa, along with Punjab Basketball Association honorary general secretary Teja Singh Dhaliwal and NIS former director and senior basketball coach Dr S. Subramanian were among others who attended the function.
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PHDCCI to hold cycle rally
Ludhiana, September 17 Addressing a press conference here, Mr Sanjay Bhatia, vice-president, PHDCCI, said: “We have received an overwhelming response from the All-India Cycling Manufacturing Association of India which represents all major cycle manufacturing brands like Hero, Avon, TI Cycles and Atlas. ”
— TNS
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