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Aulakh seeks Bansal’s help to get funds for PAU
Ludhiana, October 16 “Agriculture has an important role to play to jack up India’s economic growth. For this, the transfer of technology from the universities to farmers is imperative. Annual contribution of agriculture to the gross product is very low at present. It has to be raised to at least 4 per cent. Only such endeavour will enable India to sustain an economic growth rate of 8 per cent”, he said. Mr Bansal, who discussed the financial health of the university with Vice-Chancellor K.S. Aulakh, said, “Our universities cannot run commercially on their own. State funding is important, especially for a university like the PAU. The university has to be adequately provided with money”. Dr Aulakh told the minister that the annual state grant given to the PAU had remained static at Rs 80 crore since 2002-03. It was difficult for the university to meet even the committed expenditure like the payment of salary to the staff. The Vice-Chancellor also gave him certain documents to pursue university’s case for more funds with the state government. To a question from Mr Bansal, the Vice-Chancellor said even employees’ provident fund of over Rs 6 crore for the current year had not been released. Also, there was a deficit of over Rs 10 crore in the salary component. The employees and pensioners had not got LTC for the past two years, though the Punjab Government employees continued to get it. Mr Bansal said as far as the special grant of Rs 100 crore given to the PAU at the initiative of the Prime Minister was concerned, he would meet Finance Minister P. Chidambaram to expedite its allocation to the university. “I will also speak to the Prime Minister to release Rs 100 crore for the university soon”. Mr Bansal was at the PAU to inaugurate a farmers’ training programme, which was organised by Bank of India in collaboration with the university. Earlier, Chairman and Managing Director of Bank of India M. Balachandran said the bank would join hands with the PAU to promote the farm literature produced by the Directorate of Extension Education. Punjab Minister for Dairy Development, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Tourism Jagmohan Singh Kang was also present.
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Traffic jam costs student dear
Ludhiana, October 16 Talking to Ludhiana Tribune, Neetu said she had to come from village Jajjal Kalan , about 30 km from here, to take her exam at GNIMT, Gujarkhan complex, today. Though she had left for the centre at 8.45am, she could not reach on time because of traffic congestions. “Any student can report at the examination centre within half an hour of the commencement of exam. I reported at 10.40. The exam had started at 10 and I was 10 minutes late. I persuaded the controller and Superintendent, who ultimately allowed me to take the exam,” she said. Neetu further added that she was given the question paper and was waiting for the answer-sheet but she was told that the answerbooks were locked and the keys were with the assistant controller, who had gone on some work at Raghunath Hospital. Neetu further asked the suprintendent to send some one with her to get the keys in her car. After getting keys with receptionist Ms Rajni, Neetu returned to the center, she was not allowed to take the exam as it was too late already. “It was not my fault that assistant controller had taken the keys. why had they sent the receptionist with me, then? They are responsible for ruining my career,” said Neetu. Meanwhile, Mr Balwinder Taneja, centre suprintendent when asked about the incident, said that they did not allow the candidate to sit in the examination hall because she reported at 10.40. Mr Taneja further refused to comment on the keys issue.
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Deputy AG opens IGNOU function
Our Correspondent
Ludhiana, October 16 Dr B.M. Aggarwal, Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre, Khanna, was the chief guest on the occasion. Mr Harpreet Sandhu, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, inaugurated the function. Dr Inderpal Singh, former Pro Vice-Chancellor, GNDU, presided over the function. Mr Sushil Malhotra, Member, Prime Minister Rojgar Yojna, was also present on the occasion. Dr Aggarwal gave information about the policy and programmes of IGNOU. He said at present more than 15 lakh students were receiving education from IGNOU and its centres were not only in India but spread throughout the world. There were more than 30 centres in other countries. Regarding Punjab, Dr Aggarwal said in Punjab IGNOU was offering different value-added need-based education to about 60,000 students through a network of 36 student learner centres. Regarding the need of the establishment of the university, he said only 10 per cent of the students qualifying from the different boards were able to pursue further studies in colleges. Exhibition: The students of BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School organised an exhibition-cum-sale of candles and diyas in the school. Hundreds of candles and diyas were displayed under different sections like gel candles, perfumed and floating candles and designers diyas.A number of accessories like beads, flowers and shells were used to enhance the beauty of these items. The chief guest, Ms Rajni Bector, chairperson of Cremica Industries Limited, inaugurated the exhibition by lighting a lamp. Vedic hymns contest: The Ved Prachar Mandal organised a Vedic hymns competition at USPS Jain Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh road, here today. The competition was held in memory of Sashi Ahuja and was presided over by Swami Sahveshji Maharaj.The chief guest, Mr Surinder Dawar, Parliamentary Secretary, said “We should not ape the West and ‘Ved prachar’ is doing a good job of spreading the teachings of the Vedas.” The results: USPS Jain Secondary School 1, Guru Nanak International School 2, and BCM Arya Model School, Shastri Nagar, and DAV School, Malerkotla, 3. Talent search programme: A one-day painting exhibition was held for commerce and art students by Jaspreet Mohan Singh, lecturer at Saheed-E-Azam Sukhdev Thapar Girls Senior Secondary School, here on Monday.Mr Jaspreet Mohan Singh said the exhibition was titled “Feast For Eyes” and was inaugurated by Principal Kaamaljeet Kaur. Paintings on Lord Ganesha were fascinating. The Principal said spiritualism through work of art was essential. A large number of students painted Ganesha in various forms using spray technique etc. Seminar: A seminar started at Government Secondary School, Salem Tabri, under the supervision of Ms Gurdip Kaur, Principal, Inservice Training Centre, on Monday. The seminar is being conducted by Principal of the school, Mr Ranjit Singh. Teachers of Hindi and physical education are participating in the seminar.Ms Gurdip Kaur stressed on adopting new techniques of teaching, whereas Mr Ranjit Singh stressed on making teaching more innovative. Pledge to eradicate poverty: Students of Bharatiya Vidya Mandir (BVM), all branches, have pledged to work for eradicating poverty, unemployment and disease from all over the world. The pledge came in response to a call given by Swami Ramdev.Centre opened: Top Careers and You (TCY) launched a centre in Civil Lines on Saturday. The centre would cater to IELTS, STEPS (IX and X Math and Science), TOEFL, PERFCT (spoken English programme). Mr Surinder Singh is the centre Director, who is also on the board of a couple of schools in Ludhiana.Mr Aman Bansat, Franchise Manager, TCY, spoke about the length and magnitude of TCY’s educational initiatives in the state and the present and future projects in and around the city. Principals and teachers from various academic institutes were present at the launch ceremony. The centre is an extension of the TCY philosophy of like minded people who want to be a part of TCY’s vision of extending education to one and all.
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Notice of motion to PSEB
Ludhiana, October 16 Mr Justice Viney Mittal has ordered to issue a notice of motion for December 4, 2006. The writ petition was filed by the association through its president, Mr Naval Kishore Chhibber, and its authorised representative, Mr A.K. Jindal. It was submitted in the petition that chambers were allotted to lawyers by the state government. The cost of construction was borne by the lawyers and the government in equal proportion. The PSEB is charging for the electricity consumed by the lawyers at the tariff applicable to non-residential supply, whereas electricity to courts and the court complex is supplied at domestic rates. Since the profession of an advocate is not commercial in nature and has been recognised as an officer of the courts in many judgements passed by the high court as well as the Supreme Court, the office of the District Bar Association as well as chambers of lawyers are entitled to be classified under the category of domestic supply. They should not be charged commercial rates, says the petition.
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Dancers regale audience at youth festival
Doraha, October 16 He congratulated the Principal, staff and students of the college for organising such a big show. He also extended a word of commendation for the participating teams. Bibi Bhagwant Kaur, chief patron, Ms Roop Brar, president, Prof B.S. Pangli, general secretary, Mr Harpartap Singh Brar, Mr J.S. Gill, director, Mr Malkiat Singh, Principal, SCD Government College, Ludhiana, Dr R.S. Jhanji, Principal, A.S. College, Khanna, Principal Amarjit Singh Grewal, Mr Adarsh Paul Bector, treasurer, Mr Jaipal Singh, president of the Government College Teachers Union, Mr J.S. Grewal, Prof R.S. Palli and Mr Pawittarpal Singh were among the guests and dignitaries. On the second day yesterday, theatrical items, including skit, mime, mimicry, drama, histrionics and literary items, including poem, debate and elocution, were presented. Today, classical dances, group dances, giddha, bhangra and quiz created a lot of interest and enthusiasm among the audience. The results: shabad/bhajan (team) — GNN College-Doraha 1, GGN Khalsa College-Ldh 2, GPC-Alour and SCD Government College-Ludhiana 3. Shabad/bhajan (individual) — Yogesh Sharma (GGN Khalsa College-Ldh) 1, Jora Singh (GPC Alour, Gobindgarh) 2, Ramandeep Singh (GNN College-Doraha) 3. Group singing (Indian) — GGN College-Doraha 1, GGN Khalsa College-Ldh and SCD Govt Group singing (individual) — Yogesh Sharma (GGN Khalsa College-Ldh 1, Harjit Singh (GNN College-Doraha) 2. Light music (ghazal/geet) — Amit Sharma (SCD Govt College-Ldh) 1. Light music (folk song) —Harwinder Kaur (SCD Govt College-Ldh) 1. Classical music (vocal) — Thakur Singh (GNN College-Doraha) 1. Orchestra (team) — GNN College-Doraha 1. Orchestra (individual) — Davinder Singh (GNN College-Doraha) 1. Instrumental music (percussion) — Ajay Pal Singh (GNN College-Doraha) 1. Instrumental music (non-percussion) — Davinder Singh (GNN College-Doraha 1. Collage making — Harleen (Sh Aurubindo College of Management and Communication-Jhande) 1. Clay modelling — Amanpreet Singh (Gobindgarh Public College-Alour) 1. Poster making — Manpreet Singh (AS College-Khanna) 1. Rangoli — Ranjana (SCD Govt College-Ldh) 1. Painting (on-the-spot) — Kulwant Singh (GGN Khalsa College- Still life drawing — Rajinder Vir Singh (SCD Govt College-Ldh) 1. Skit (team) — Arya College-Ldh 1. Skit (individual) — Lakhbir Singh (SCD Govt College-Ldh) 1. Mime (team) — SCD Govt College-Ldh 1. Mime (individual) — Harmandeep Singh (Arya College-Ldh) 1. Mimicry — Gurmeet Singh (GNN College-Doraha) 1. Drama (team) — GNN College-Doraha 1. Skit (team) — Arya College-Ldh 1, GNN College-Doraha 2, AS College-Khanna 3. Skit (individual) — Lakhbir Singh (SCD Govt College-Ldh) 1. Mime (team) — SCD Govt College-Ldh 1, GNN College-Doraha 2, ASS College-Khanna 3. Mime (individual) — Harmandeep Singh (Arya College-Ldh) 1. Mimicry — Gurmeet Singh (GNN College-Doraha) 1. Drama (team) — GNN College-Doraha 1. Drama (individual) — Rupinder Kaur GNN College-Doraha) 1. Histrionics — Baljit Singh (AS College-Khanna) 1. Poem recitation — Lakhvir Singh, (SCD Govt College-Ldh) 1. Debate — Aditi (SCD Govt College-Ldh) 1, Shaify Wadhwa (Arya College-Ldh) 2.
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Gujarati handicrafts a hit
Ludhiana, October 16 Paramjit Kimar from Ahmedabad has set shop to sell traditional Gujarati embroidered items like cloth lamps, bandhanwars and latkans in Ghumar Mandi. Another shopkeeper, Parkash, says, “I am satisfied with the sales. I had set shop for this festive season in the hope of doing well and my expectations have not been belied. Our traditional articles have found favour with Punjabis, who are happily buying Gujarati ethnic stuff. Our prices are also reasonable. Most items have mirror work and hand embroidery, which find favour with the customers.”
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World Anaesthesia Day observed
Ludhiana, October 16 He said the foundation of the specialty of anaesthesiology was laid down in the 19th century and the systematisation of the scientific art was accomplished in the 20th century, giving birth to super-specialties like cardio-thoracic, neuro, paediatric, neonatal, obstetric, geriatric anaesthesia, etc. As of today, the techniques had become sophisticated, the instrumentation for administering anaesthetics and monitoring patients’ responses had been refined and the substances used to achieve anaesthesia were multiplying. The function was inaugurated by Dr Jagdeep Whig, Vice-Principal of DMCH. Besides him, other speakers on the occasion were Dr Anju Grewal, Dr Shikha Gupta, Dr P.L. Gautam, Dr Dinesh Sood, Dr Ripul Oberoi, Dr Abhinav Sharma, Dr Kamakshi and Dr Anoop Sehgal. To commemorate the day, a cake was cut by Dr Jagdeep Whig. All those present at the meeting pledged to be vigilant and compassionate anaesthesiologists. Meanwhile, a guest lecture on “Difficult Paediatric Airway-Challenges” was delivered by Prof Rebecca Jacob, vice-president of the Research Society of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, who is also Professor and Head of Anaesthesiology at CMC, Vellore (Tamil nadu), at DMCH here today. The meeting was chaired by Dr Tej K. Kaul along with Dr Daljit Singh, Principal, DMCH. The DMCH Principal presented a memento to the visiting faculty.
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DMCH doc attends diabetes
Ludhiana, October 16 During the programme, various aspects of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine were discussed by the internationally-acclaimed faculty of Cleveland Clinic,
which included Dr Saul Genuth, Dr Sethu Reddy and Dr Byron Hoogway, among others. Different aspects of challenging patients and
disease outcome management were discussed in detail. The programme also included visits to the departments of Cardiovascular Medicine and Endocrinology at Cleveland Clinic. The participants in the perception programme included doctors from Korea, Phillipines, Malaysia and Mexico, besides India. Commenting on the experience gained, Dr Puri said it was a very informative and educative experience at a centre, which was ranked among the top three hospitals of USA. He appreciated the use of electronic medical records and high-level patient care over there. He was of the view that most of the management strategies were already available in India, but due to dearth of resources and other restraints,
people here could not get the level of quality health services, which were available to
their counterparts in developed nations.
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