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Rural girls give wings to their dreams
A long wait: Girls queued up to get admission to a one-year course at a camp organised by a private aviation institute in Muktsar on Sunday. Tribune photo Malkiat Singh
Hospitality par excellence, say students
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Cleanliness takes backseat as garbage bins go missing
Missing woman rescued
SAD-BJP panel to meet on Nov 28
Fazilka gears up for heritage fest
Preserve and nourish Punjab’s rich culture, says PU VC
Dr B. C. Josan, principal DAV College, Abohar, welcoming Prof R. C. Sobti, PU vice-chancellor, during PU Diamond Jubilee Youth and Heritage Festival on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
Rich tributes to Lajpat Rai
Residents up in arms against GNDTP
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Rural girls give wings to their dreams
Muktsar, November 18 And with such desires, the girls from small towns and rural areas formed a beeline to get admission to a one-year course at a camp hosted by a private institution here today. “I will talk to her father and convince him about her wish as she has been shortlisted for admission,” the middle-aged mother of one such aspirant said, pointing out that no woman in their family of landlords had ever worked outside till now. The girls, who outnumbered boys for “greener pastures” in the aviation industry, were mainly the class XII students and from Guru Nanak College for Girls and the Government College, Muktsar. Simranjit Kaur from nearby Kotkapura town said she has always been looking forward to “something that is normally gifted to the girls in metropolitan cities like Delhi or Mumbai”. “We also deserve such avenues, to fly high, look smart and be able to face every kind of person”. She was also one of the “lucky” shortlisted candidates who would soon be informed by Frankfinn- the institution that held the camp—- about the further admission procedure to the one-year course which would cost their parents R 1.25 lakh. Significantly, a few B.SC students were willing to drop out from the college in the mid of their graduation to get admission to this course, for which they would be staying far from their homes, at the Frankfinn branches in Chandigarh and Ludhiana. After this ‘free information seminar and spot interview’ camp here today, Abohar, Malout, Fazilka, the interior towns of Malwa, and Patti and Tarn Taran in the ‘Majha’ belt would be the next destinations of the institution, Frankfinn assistant business development manager Vijay Salaria said. Salaria also pointed out that while 1,000 students who had trained at his institutes across the country had been selected so far, the number of such students from Punjab who had made it to the aviation industry could not be specified. “Skin, body structure, teeth and eyes are of course hold they key to assessing the personality of the candidates,” the institution’s Ferozepur centre head Bhagya Laxmi Bharat explained, when asked about the criterion to asses the aspiring candidates. In response to the youngsters’ revelations, like losing interest in a profession like teaching, school teacher Harpal Kaur here acknowledged that the students were really “running away from teachers now.” “You could see the teachers roaming and agitating on roads for jobs or for safeguarding their interests,” said a weary girl, who was among the candidates. “Yes, I would frankly opt to become an air hostess, if given a chance, rather than appearing in MBBS or engineering exams,” said another girl, a student of class XII. |
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Hospitality par excellence, say students
Abohar, November 18 The participants found the environment friendly at the venue, as one student from the Union Territory put it while interacting with The Tribune. The organisers had included makki di roti, sarson da saag and lassi in the menu. The contingents were housed at different institutions but in the same campus. Arrangements for breakfast, lunch and dinner were made in the spacious hall at the DAV College of Education. The security personnel on duty kept vigil on the media also. NCC cadets too performed well and their officers kept monitoring the situation personally. S. M. Kant, director of the youth welfare department, praised the visiting students for maintaining discipline. It was reported that B. C. Josan principal of the DAV College had to try hard get the PU Diamond Jubilee Inter Zonal festival hosted in Abohar, a relatively small town. The college had hosted a similar event earlier in 1994 when H. R. Gandhar was the principal. Significantly, interest in folk dances of neighbouring states, including ghoomar and kalbelia, had not faded from people’s memories even as sammi, jhumar and Malwai gidha dominated the proceedings.
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Cleanliness takes backseat as garbage bins go missing
Bathinda, November 18 The absence of garbage collection bins are felt badly here, especially in busy places like markets. The passersby have to encounter the inconvenience as the authorities fail to get the garbage lifted regularly. Expressing his helplessness, Kamal Kant, executive officer, Municipal Corporation, Bathinda, says, “The department does not have enough safai sewaks (sweepers). At present, the department has just 450 permanent and about 90 safai sewaks on contract basis while the requirement is for about 3,000.” Countering his view, Shiv Kumar, a shopkeeper on Mall Road laments, “The permanent workers of the MC rarely remove the garbage and it is only the temporary staff that come and clean the place.” Echoing the same view, Paramjit Singh chips in, “This is the reason why contractual services are preferred these days.” Supervisors should keep a tab on their subordinates and should carry out surprise checks. Besides, the public, on its part, should try to ensure for cleanliness and those found littering the place should be penalised, he said. In the absence of garbage bins, residents and shopkeepers in the city throw the refuse out in the open. Sweepers accumulate it in a corner, near some pole or against a wall. “At least in the markets, trashcans should be placed at a regular distance where we could throw waste,” suggested Shiv Kumar. Few garbage containers that the city has, are in bad shape and are generally overflowing. Filth and foul smell engulfing them don’t let people to dare go closer and they end up throwing the garbage near the bins, adding to the already unhygienic conditions. Stray dogs and animals do the rest of the job. With no garbage bin at the city’s bus stand, commuters are compelled to throw the wrappers and trash out in the open. A stall owner on the Bathinda-Goniana road rues the less frequency of garbage removal as the waste lies behind his stall, waiting to be picked up for the past three months. “The sweeper comes after two weeks and just picks up what is lying near the road. Due to their absence, I have to burn the refuse every evening.” He, like many others, is unmindful of the air pollution he is creating by burning the refuse. Municipal Corporation needs to be reminded that biodegradable waste could cause an epidemic in the city. The quick and timely removal of the waste would not only keep the city clean and hygienic but also go a long way in improving the city’s image. While Kamal Kant has informed that about 25 trashcans would be placed in the main markets within a week or so, the residents and shopkeepers here too need to take upon themselves to keep the city clean.
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Actress on noble mission
Bathinda, November 18 After acting in almost a dozen Punjabi movies and hundreds of plays staged across the world on the topic of drugs and female foeticide, Dhir has now stepped in to work for the uplift of women in the rural areas of Punjab. Under the aegis of Punjabi University, Patiala, she has also chalked out a comprehensive plan to launch a drive against child abuse, farmers’ suicides and other social causes, that include adult education for women, in the state. Under the plan, Dhir has roped in MA (Theatre) pass outs of Punjabi University and is planning to stage hundreds of plays in Punjab. ``Students who pass MA (Theatre) from our university do a two-year internship with us. During that time, they are paid Rs 3,500 per month as stipend and 50 per cent of the show money. Along with them, till date we have already staged around 300 plays across the length and breadth of Punjab,’’ she informs. She has also made a short film on rural women for Doordarshan called `Khara Dudh’. Next big thing—- a series of play on adult education for women, child abuse and farmers’ suicides. ``If our present day woman has to be considered at par with men, she should be financially independent.’’ Hailing from Dhuri in district Sangrur, Dhir, further says, ``If you really have to touch the heart of Punjabis, theatre is the best medium to do so. Though we are doing this as our social responsibility, but actually it is the government and the NGOs that should come forward.” Dhir, who also happens to be Director, Youth Welfare, at Punjabi University, has started competitions like making of pakhian, bagh, phulkari, naale, rasse, chhikoo, tokrian, chhiklian, sewian, guddian patole, innu, prandian, khidoan, pidhian, karotie, wall painting and clay toys at the university’s youth festivals. ``They were introduced to revive folk culture. We have also introduced topics like female foeticide and abuse of drugs in debates.”
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Nachan ton pahlaa...
Bathinda, November 18 Today was the last day of the three-day event held to showcase the rich culture and heritage of Malwa belt and the most awaited item was the performance of Pakistani singer Afshan Abbas and Punjab’s top singer Han Raj Hans. Afshan Abbas, with her melodious and rich voice, cast a spell on the audience, which was present in large numbers. As Hans stepped on the stage, he was given a rousing welcome by fans some of which even started dancing on their seats. “After a decade, I have worn chadar-kurta just for the people in Malwa,” were the words in which Hans described his love for the area which instilled pride and passion among the audience for the singer. Hans sang some of the best songs of Yamla Jatt, a well-known singer of Punjab, in a style and voice, which brought tears in the eyes those present. Hans sang ‘Nachan Ton Pahlaa…’, the song that catapulted him to fame, at the end of the programme. It was preceded by ‘GT road te duhaiyan pave’ and ‘Eh jo silli silli aondi hai hawa’ and his other hit numbers. The security personnel had a tough time managing the crowd that refused to be seated. Senior civil and police officials were also present at the function that ended with a splendid display of fireworks.
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Missing woman rescued
Abohar, November 18 A visibly confused Parkash Kaur, a daily wager and wife of Joginder Singh, reportedly said she had been working with a party that cooks at marriages and other social functions. One Bhinder Singh Ghuriana along with Kulwinder Kaur and Balbir Singh, residents of Burj Hanumangarh, had approached her 35 days back for a cooking job at Mansa. But instead of taking her to Mansa, they dropped her at a house in Jhooli village of Hissar. Later, an aged lady there told her that she had been sold to them for Rs 30,000. She had worked as bonded labour there and was harassed for not working to the satisfaction of the buyer. At times, she was denied meals too. Sources said when she did not return home after a few days, her daughter Babbu and her relatives started looking for her. In the beginning, those who had been engaging her for marriages parties were evasive to all queries made to them but later confessed to having sold her for Rs 30,000. DSP Parampal Singh dispatched a team led by sub-inspector Jarnail Singh to Hissar on Friday. Relatives of the woman accompanied the police team. Reaching there, they could only find Parkash Kaur in the house owned by a person identified as Neela. Others had fled on learning that the police had swung into action. The police have registered a case under sections 370, 120-B of the IPC against five persons. However, no arrest has been made so far. |
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SAD-BJP panel to meet on Nov 28
Barnala, November 18 Justifying the smooth relationship between the SAD and the BJP, Dhindsa reiterated that there is some difference of opinion between the SAD and BJP over certain issues, but all the issues that can become a bone of contention between the two partners would be sorted out amicably. Dhindsa, who was in the city to preside over a function held to mark the Foundation Day of Baba Gandha Singh Public School, also said that the name of the new chairman of Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) would be considered by the members in the meeting to be held on November 22. He said that his party believes in a democratic set-up and so the opinion of SGPC members is necessary for the appointment of a new chairman. On being asked that earlier, the name of the SGPC chairman was always announced by SAD chief Parkash Singh Badal, Dhindsa said if the SGPC members leave it to the party president, then the name of the new president by would be announced by Badal himself. Hinting at the candidature of Baba Tek Singh Dhanaula as the SGPC president, Dhindsa said if the SGPC members would take his opinion, then he would definitely support him. Tek Singh has been the member of the internal committee of the SGPC for three consecutive years and a close associate of Dhindsa. Refuting the allegation regarding any discrepancy among the nine assembly segments falling under his constituency in the distribution of MPLAD funds, Dhindsa said the funds are distributed as per the size of the assembly segment and the requirement put forth by the concerned assembly constituency in charge. |
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Mehak Sarhad Di begins from Nov 22 Our Correspondent
Fazilka, November 18 It will also promote Punjabiat and establish Fazilka as a brand city that in turn supports local handicraft, workers, sweet makers and is likely to generate employment opportunity through tourism in the region. Padam Shree Pushpa Hans Nite would be one of highlights of the heritage festival. A folk dance night to commemorate Baba Pokhar Singh, founder of Jhumar dance, Kanwar Mohinder Singh Bedi “Sahar” night, a poetical evening to commemorate renowned Urdu Poet “Sahar” of Fazilka, Live DJ performances and shows in front of Fazilka’s historical clock tower on the pattern of Jhankata Penda Gali Gali, screening of Punjabi and Hindi movies, would also be organised during the fest. “Fauz”, a live band and special performances by the Indian Armed Forces to commemorate the saviours of Fazilka town, “Paridhan” a fashion event based on the theme “Fazilka Revisited” and Fazilka Carnival would be the other attractions during the festival. Lectures and live show with “ArriveSafe” theme by a Chandigarh-based NGO to promote road safety wil also be displayed at the festival.
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Preserve and nourish Punjab’s rich culture, says PU VC
Abohar, November 18 H. R. Gandhar, director of DAV Public Schools, S. M. Kant, director of the department of youth welfare, B. C. Josan, principal of DAV College and Rajneesh Ahuja, president of the Alumni Association, received him. The VC exhorted the heads of the educational institutions in Punjab and Chandigarh to inculcate moral values in their students. He urged them to motivate the students to participate in co-curricular activities. He also said that teachers should inspire the students to resolutely fight against drug abuse, dowry system and female foeticide. Gandhar expressed concern over drug trafficking in the region as the youth were the worst affected. The participating students from neighbouring states too made the best use of Sunday, a holiday, to enjoy a gidha performance. BSF DIG V. K. Sharma, DSP Parampal Singh, SDM N. S. Brar and LAC chairman Dev Mittar Ahuja were present on the occasion. Bibi Harbaksh Kaur Hayer, the torch-bearer of female education in rural areas, presided over the second session today.
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Rich tributes to Lajpat Rai
Moga, November 18 Master Mohan Lal, transport minister said the ongoing celebrations of 150 years of freedom struggle was the right opportunity to remember the sacrifices of Lala Ji. He rued that the legacy of freedom fighters, especially Lala Ji, was slipping into oblivion in this fast paced world. He urged that stress must be laid on bringing today’s youth closer to the ideals propounded by the freedom fighter. He announced a grant of Rs 3 lakh for Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Center and the construction of the road connecting the village and neighbouring Chuhad Chakk village. Naresh Gujral, Rajya Sabha member and Tota Singh, former education minister, also paid floral tributes at the
statue of the legendary freedom fighter. |
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Residents up in arms against GNDTP
Bathinda, November 18 The committee said that the ash, smoke and dust emitted by the chimneys of the GNDTP Bathinda are causing environmental pollution in the thickly populated areas and also posing a great threat to the health of the residents. The members of the committee stated that as a result of the polluted atmosphere, the residents are not able to breathe properly and diseases like tuberculosis, jaundice, asthma, bronchitis, eye diseases and allergy are prevailing. The committee has urged the government to take action in the larger interests of the people.
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If money is not reason enough to make her look for a job as an air hostess, then the “glamour, exposure and the possibility of coming across celebrities” certainly is a strong motivator for this beautiful 20-year-old daughter of a landlord who wants to fly high in the sky.
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Abohar, November 18
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