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Govt urged to save cotton farmers from exploitation
Ludhiana, October 18 Prof Manjit Singh Kadian, acting chief of the outfit, said the government should immediately direct the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and Markfed to immediately step in and save the farmers from exploitation at the hands of private buyers. “We have asked our local units to give memorandums to their respective MLAs,” he added. He said the CCI was purchasing cotton in neighbouring Rajasthan at the rate of Rs 2,000-2,200 per quintal but the rate for the same quality of the crop in Punjab was between Rs 1,800-1,900 per quintal in the absence of government agencies. He alleged that private buyers were not giving a good price to farmers for their crop and there were reports that cotton growers had sold their crop at much lower rates. Commission agents and traders were spreading rumours that since no government agency was in the field, farmers had no option but to accept the prices they were being offered, he alleged. While blaming the Congress government for the large-scale looting of farmers, the kisan leader said not only were the farmers being looted, the state exchequer was also losing crores of rupees on account of the large-scale theft of the market fees. The traders were not disclosing the quantum of their purchases to the respective market committees, he said. He said their workers would hold “jan sampark” programmes from October 19 to November 9.
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Heritage items dominate youth fest
Doraha, October 18 The chief guest for the morning session was Ms Nirmal Rishi, a TV and theater artiste, who exhorted the students of the college to follow in the footsteps of their elders and give them due respect, if they wanted to become successful in their lives. She also congratulated the Principal, staff and students of the college for initiating such a big show. Mr Tej Parkash Singh Kotli, former Transport Minister and MLA, was the chief guest for the evening session yesterday. Apart from awarding the prizes to the winning teams, he laid stress upon the all-round personality development of the budding youngsters. “It could be ensured only through participation in extra curricular activities along with academics.” Among the guests and dignitaries who graced the occasion were Bibi Bhagwant Kaur, chief patron of the college, Ms Roop Brar, Prof B.S. Pangli, Dr Amarjit Dua, former Dean, Guru Nanak Dev University, Mr Gunwant Dua, coordinator of the GGNIMT, Mr Harpreet Dua, senator and syndic of Panjab University, Mr J.S. Gill, Mr Adarsh Pal Bector, treasurer of college management committee, former Principal of the college J.S. Grewal and Mr D.S. Grewal. A formal welcome was accorded to the guests by the Principal of the college, Dr Narinder Singh Sidhu. The following are the results: Classical dance: Nisha Sharma, Gobindgarh Public College, Alour (Khanna) 1; and Rubi, A.S. College, Khanna, 2. Group dance (teams): GNN College, Doraha, 1; and A.S. College, Khanna 2. Group dance (individual): Sunita Rani, GNN College, Doraha, 1; Rajvir Kaur, GNN College, Doraha, 2; and Mandeep Kaur, A.S. College, Khanna, 3. Giddha (team): SCD Govt. College, Ludhiana 1; GNN College, Doraha; 2; and A.S. College, Khanna; 3. Giddha (individual): Pawandeep Kaur, SCD Govt. College, Ludhiana, 1; Kuljeet Kaur, A.S. College, Khanna, 2; and Jaspreet Kaur, GNN College, Doraha 3. Quiz: Regional Centre, Ludhiana, 1; SCD Govt. College, Ludhiana, 2; and A.S. College, Khanna, 3. Bhangra (team): GGN Khalsa College, Ludhiana, 1; GNN College, Doraha, 2; and Govt. Evening College, Ludhiana, 3. Bhangra(individual): Gurpreet Singh, GGN Khalsa College, Ludhiana, 1; Mandeep Singh, Govt. Evening College, Ludhiana, 2; and Baljit Singh, SCD Govt. College, Ludhiana 3. Poem writing: Manpreet Singh, GNN College, Doraha, 1; Aditi, SCD Govt. College, Ludhiana, 2; and Sarndeep Singh, Gobindgarh Public College Alour (Khanna) 3. Short story writing: Tarunpreet Kaur, SCD Govt. College, Ludhiana, 1; Ashu Kumar Sharma, A.S. College, Khanna, 2; and Pawan Kumar Pahwa, KLSD College, Ludhiana, 3. Essay writing: Amit Kumar, GGN Khalsa College, Ludhiana, 1; Rohit Singh Bedi, SCD Govt. College, Ludhiana, 2; and Deepinder Singh, Govt. College, Sidhsar, 3.
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Heritage festival concludes
Doraha, October 18 An exhibition was also organised on the occasion in which items like phulkari, charkha, hand fans, coins, knitted and embroidered clothes were put on display. The chief guest of the morning session was Ms Nirmal Rishi, a renowned TV and theatre artiste. She congratulated the Principal, staff and students of the college for initiating such a big show and extended a word of commendation for the participating teams. Mr Tej Parkash Singh Kotli, former Transport Minister and MLA , was the chief guest for the evening session on the third day of the festival. Apart from awarding prizes to the winning teams, he stressed upon the all-round personality development of youngsters. The evening session on concluding day was embellished with dance and song performances. It was inaugurated by Mr S.S. Bari, Registrar, Panjab University, Chandigarh. A vote of thanks was extended by Prof Balwant Singh Pangali, general secretary of the college. The results: folk orchestra (team): GNN College-Doraha 1; (individual): Gurmeet Singh (GNN College-Doraha) 1. Folk (instrument): Jasmeet Singh (SCD Govt College-Ludhiana) 1; Kavishri (team): AS College-Khanna 1; (individual): Manmeet Singh (Govt College-Karamsar) 1. Traditional dances: GNN College-Doraha 1; embroidery, dasuti, phulkari and bagh competitions: Jaspender Kaur (GNN College- Doraha) 1, Geetika Kapoor (Arya College-Ldh) 2, Ranjana (SCD Govt College-Ldh) 3.
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Inter-school declamation contest
Ludhiana, October 18 The topics for the competition were: “A little body doth often harbour a great soul”, “Politics is the madness of the many for the gain of the few”, “We invented the revolution, but we don’t know how to run it”, “Moral and spiritual deprivation of the modern man”, “Banks and riches are chains of gold, but still chains”. The guest of the day was Mr V.K. Sharma, Registrar, PAU. The members of the jury were Ms Sandhya of the GNIMT, Ms Daman of the Government College for Women and Ms Girija of the Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women. A vote of thanks was extended by Ms B. Gulati, Principal of the school. The aim behind the competition was to instill confidence and competitive spirit in the budding speakers, she said. The results: overall trophy — Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar; the second runners-up trophy — Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, BRS Nagar; and the third runners-up trophy —Delhi Public School. Dron Malhotra of Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar, won the first prize. The second prize was bagged by Sidhant of Sacred Heart, BRS Nagar, followed by Aaina Malhotra of DAV Public School, BRS Nagar, who bagged the third prize. Consolation prizes were given away to Sahajvir, Prerna and Guntasho Gill.
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100 take part in talent-hunt programme
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 18 The programme was presided over by Dr Balwinder Walia, chairman of the trust running affairs of the college. According to Mr Aman Deep, in charge of the programme, Nikhlesh Jain won the first prize in cartooning while Sukhpreet Kaur and Silki topped the rangoli and henna application contests, respectively. Mr Iqbal Singh, secretary of the college, and Dr Tripta Gupta, Principal of the college, also spoke.
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From Colleges Our Correspondent
Ludhiana, October 18 The Principal, Ms Prabhjot Kaur, accorded a warm welcome to the guests. Dr Krishan Singh gave a formal introduction and focussed on his achievements in Punjabi literature. Dr Sarabjit Singh emphasised on the modern approach in “Pragatiwaad”. While comparing the two renowned poets of Punjabi literature, Prof Mohan Singh and Bawa Balwant, he said Prof Mohan Singh should be considered as the first poet of “Pragatiwaad” whereas Bawa Balwant was acclaimed as the greatest “Pragatiwaad” poet. Dr Sarabjot Kaur, Head of the Department of Punjabi, extended a vote of thanks. Prof Jaswant Singh, Ms Paramjit Kaur, Ms Gurvinder Kaur and Ms Rajwinder Kaur were also present on the occasion. Seminar on job avenues
The placement cell of the GGN Khalsa College for Boys organised a seminar on “Job opportunities in Aviva Life Insurance” for the students of the college. The Principal, Mr Tarlochan Singh, welcomed the speaker, Mr Sukhbir Singh, branch manager of Aviva Life Insurance, and Mr Nitin Dhingra. Mr Sukhbir Singh emphasized on focussed approach for the students. Female foeticide discussed
The NSS unit of Ramgarhia Girls College, Miller Ganj, organised a one-day camp here on Wednesday. Various activities were held under the guidance of teachers-in charge of the camp, Dr Narinder Sandhu, Ms Rajinderpal Kaur and Ms Inderjit Kaur. A seminar on “Female foeticide and sex determination” was also held in collaboration with the Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development, Punjab. Mr Surinder Kumar, district programme officer, was the chief guest. He was accorded a warm welcome by the Principal, Ms Harmit Kaur, and Mr Ranjodh Singh, president of the Ramgarhia Educational Council. Quiz
The Youth Club of GTB National College, Dakha, organised a quiz here on Tuesday. Around 25 students took a written test on the basis of which 12 were selected. These students comprised four teams that were named A, B, C and D. Questions were asked in five rounds, namely general awareness, sports, current events and arts and culture. Four questions per team were asked in each round. The students seemed well prepared as they were able to answer difficult questions with ease. Team A stood first with 61 points. Team B secured 38 points. Team C was on the third position with 33 points. Youth festival
Gobindgarh Public College, Alour, dominated the competitions in the heritage festival held at GNN College, Doraha. The college bagged 11 positions in various competitions. Fourteen colleges from Khanna, Ludhiana, Sidhsar, Samrala and Doraha participated in the festival.
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Students participate in rangoli contest
Ludhiana, October 18 Shastri House got the first position, Gandhi House second and Tagore and Nehru Houses were declared joint third.
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Chief Secy to open workshop at
DBIMCS
Mandi Gobindgarh, The workshop will be convened by Dr (Ms) Shalini Gupta, Director
DBIMCS, and shall be inaugurated by Mr K.R Lakhanpal, Chief Secretary, Punjab, and Dr D.S Dev , national president of the council will preside over the function. Dr Zora Singh, Chairman, Desh Bhagat Group, will be the Guest of Honour. The technical session will be chaired by Mr J.S Anand, former MP, Dr B.C Gupta, Secretary, Home (Punjab), Dr O.P Sahni and Dr (Ms) Shalini Gupta. After lunch session will be chaired by Dr S.P Malhotra, Dean (Academics), of Kurukshetra University and Dr D.P
Asija. Thereafter, the concluding session will be addressed and presided over by Dr Kamaljeet Singh, DPI College Education, Punjab, and Mr Charanjeet Singh Atwal, Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha, will be the chief guest. Ms Jaspreet Kaur Talwar, DC, Fatehgarh Sahib, will be the guest of honour. Mr M.L Sharma, Deputy Director, JNV Samiti, will be the special guest. Many national and state awardees and academicians will be honoured on the occasion. The valedictory address will be delivered by Dr T.R Sharma, former Dean of Education, Punjabi University, Patiala. As many as 100 academicians from various Educational institutions and universities are likely to participate in the workshop.
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Consumer Forum penalises litigant for hiding facts
Ludhiana, October 18 Taking a strong note, the President of the Forum, Mr A.S. Narula, Members Daljit Singh Bakshi and Pooja Dewan dismissed the complaint filed by Ms Veena Sharma, resident of Chandigarh Road, Ludhiana, with costs of Rs 2,000. The complainant had filed a case against the Sutlej Co-operative House Building Society, Ludhiana. It was claimed by the complainant that Ms Asha Sood was allotted a plot of 500 sq yards in Friends Colony, Chandigarh Road, Ludhiana, by the Sutlej Co-operative Society. Later on, the complainant purchased the same plot from Asha Sood and it was transferred in her name in June 1990. Full cost of the plot was paid, including development charges, to the tune of Rs 17,500. But she was not given the possession of the plot despite repeated requests. She approached the society several times but she was told that the allotment of the plot had been cancelled without giving any reason to her. It was also asserted that earlier she had filed a civil suit for temporary injunction but the same was returned as the civil court had no jurisdiction to entertain the society related cases. On the other hand, the counsel for the society denied the allegation levelled by the complainant.It was pleaded that the suit of the complainant was dismissed by the civil court with directions to approach the Registrar of the societies. The allotment of the plot was cancelled by the society vide its resolution, dated March 29, 1994, on account of the non-payment of all the dues. Before cancellation of the plot, a public notice was also given in the daily newspaper. Even a registered notice was also sent to the complainant. After the cancellation of the plot, the same was allotted to another member, who was in the waiting list. Importantly, the consumer forum observed that in the civil suit, it was alleged that she was having the possession of the plot and the society was threatning to disposses her forcibily. Whereas, in the present case, the complainant had prayed for directing the society to give her the possession of the plot. The consumer forum also observed that the plot was purchased in 1990 but she remained silent for all these 15 years. The complaint before the forum was filed in July 2005. Even the civil suit filed by her was dismissed on October 8, 1999.
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