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11 minors raped this year
Ludhiana, November 30 The police department says that the incidence could be much higher, but due to fear of stigma, many parents prefer to remain silent. The recent incident of the rape of a two-year-old girl at Gyaspura has shocked city residents. With an increase in the number of labourers in the city, crime against minors has also witnessed an increase. A senior police official said on the condition of anonymity that in the last 11 months, 11 cases had been reported. “This means that on an average, one case is registered every month, which is an alarming trend if we compare it with the figures of last year. In 2010, five rape cases of minors were reported, but in these 11 months, 11 cases have been reported. The incidence must be higher, but due to stigma, parents prefer not to talk about it,” he said, adding that 10 accused had been arrested in different cases while one accused was still at large. “A majority of these cases have been reported from areas which are densely populated with migrant labourers. These include Focal Point, Industrial Area, Basti Jodhewal and Meharbaan. Most of the accused are labourers and a majority of the victims also are daughters of migrant labourers. After investigation, we have found that in most cases, the accused knew the family of the victims,” the police official said. No. of cases
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Missing student ‘found’ at fun park
Ludhiana, November 30 The child, who kept the school authorities, his parents and the police on their toes for more than four hours, was ultimately recovered from Hardy's World in the evening. ACP (West) Gurpreet Bhurewal said the police was looking for the missing child, Bevan, since 4 pm. Balwinder Singh, father of the child, contacted the police in connection with his missing son. “While we were getting the details from the parents and the school authorities, the child called up his father on his mobile phone and told him that he was at a fun park. The police went there and recovered him,” said Bhurewal. SHO Division Number 5 Maninder Bedi said the child had visited the fun park with his classmates on a school trip. Since he was not able to spend “quality time” at the fun park, he asked his father to take him there again. But his father took it lightly and assured him that he would take him there soon. “During the class today, he told the teacher he had to go to the washroom. He stood quietly and watched visitors come in. When a car was about to leave, he took cover and sneaked out of the school. He walked till Ghanta Ghar Chowk and took a lift from a person on a bike till the fun park. “When he tried to enter the gate, the security man stopped him and asked why he was alone. He gave the telephone number of his father and requested
the guard to call him,” the police said. Ashish Choudhry, Deputy Commissioner Police, said the child was handed over to his parents at the school in the evening. An official said when the boy was asked if he was scared, the child said: “Himmat ho to sab ho jata hai” (if you have courage, everything is possible). |
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Unipole contract tender put off yet again
Ludhiana, November 30 Senior Deputy Mayor Parveen Bansal has charged certain MC officials with favouring a particular contractor. Sources within the MC claimed that since the
contractor was reportedly close to Mayor Hakam Singh Giaspura, the tenders were being
postponed. However, the Mayor has rubbished the allegations. “I am not favouring any contractor. I have called for a meeting with MC Commissioner AK Sinha and Joint Commissioner PS Ghuman regarding the contract. We hope to reach a conclusion tomorrow,” he stated. The contract of 25 advertising unipoles for the road starting from Fountain Chowk till Dholewal Chowk was given to a contractor in October 2006. The contract expired
on September 31 and fresh tenders were called. But the process was first postponed on
November 14 and later on November 30. MC Joint Commissioner PS Ghuman said he had not received any official communication regarding the decision of the finance and contract committee
related to the issue. “The tenders would now be opened on December 14,” he said. Bansal, who is also a member of the MC sub-committee on advertisements, said it was wrong if the MC was postponing the tendering process on one pretext or the other. “I sense something fishy behind this whole process and suspect that the tenders are being postponed to benefit a particular contractor, which should be stopped at every cost,” he said. “When less than 24 hours were left for the entries for the tenders to close, a corrigendum was uploaded at 6.40 pm yesterday, stating that it has been postponed again to December 14, leaving us disappointed,” said Shavinder Singh Sandhu, managing director of a company which has offered to pay the MC Rs 2,000 more than the existing rent of Rs 16,161 per unipole every month. I sense something fishy behind this whole process and suspect that the tenders are being postponed to benefit a particular contractor, which should be stopped at all
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Catering aboard new Shatabdi a mess
Ludhiana, November 30 The train, flagged off with much fanfare by the Union Minister of State for Railways KH Muniyappa on November 4, has been having catering issues from day one for the sole reason that there is no base kitchen at the Ludhiana railway station. Even for the train’s maiden run, desperate attempts were made by the railway top brass which led to the catering contract being given at the last minute to a contractor of the railway refreshment room. He was to procure food packets from a local restaurant and deliver them at the food store at the railway station. The arrangements did not work out to the satisfaction of the contractor, who reportedly told railway officials yesterday that he was unable to continue supplying food at the rates being offered by the railways. Not only did the contractor refuse to supply packed food for Shatabdi passengers, he also demanded immediate revision of rates for food and snacks being served at the railway refreshment room in the wake of a steep rise in the cost of inputs. Sensing trouble, a team of senior railway officials led by Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (SDCM) of Northern Railway MM Singh, rushed here this morning from Ferozepur to persuade the contractor to carry out his contractual obligation. “There were some minor problems which have been sorted out. The contractor has undertaken to supply food. The catering arrangements are in place,” he said without elaborating. |
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Night shelter for homeless to beat the cold
Ludhiana, November 30 The poor would be provided with a quilt, pillow and mattresses, besides other facilities, at the night shelters. The MC health department has been asked to maintain cleanliness in and around the shelters. Municipal Town Planner Hemant Batra said the cleanliness would be supervised by sanitary inspectors. “We have also deputed guards at the shelters so that people could spend their night in a safe and clean atmosphere. From today, the night shelter would be opened at the fire brigade building where the MC has two spare halls. About 50-60 persons can be accommodated there,” he said. Another night shelter will come up in two vacant halls located near the parking of the Zone A office of the MC. Civic body officials said they would conduct a survey of the area and maintain a proper record of persons who spend their nights at the shelters. Sources in the MC said the shelters would be provided to all needy persons, including rickshaw-pullers, as they were the ones who had to bear the cold. The Mayor said if needed, the MC would come up with more such shelters in other parts
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Show of strength at Chappar Chiri
Ludhiana, November 30 The mini-buses run on three major routes -- Ludhiana- Jodhan (about 20 buses), Ludhiana-Hambran (about 15 buses) and Ludhiana-Rara Sahib (25 buses). These buses also run between Delhon and Sahnewal. But on all these routes, only about 20 buses were available for commuters today. “I had to reach Rara Sahib at around 10.30 am. I usually take a bus from the mini-bus stand here, but today I have been waiting for over half an hour for the bus. I have been told that another bus would come after about 40 minutes. I have no option but to wait for it,” said
Kulwinder Singh, a commuter. Rinku, a mini-bus driver from Ludhiana, said the gunmen of government functionaries had started enquiring about the buses last evening. “A few buses were sent last evening while a majority were sent this morning. The government is giving Rs 1,000 for diesel while the payment to drivers and conductors will be given by the operator himself,” he claimed. The president of the Ludhiana Mini Bus Owners Association, JS Grewal, said they were tired of the high-handedness of the government functionaries. “If we don’t send the bus, they will start challaning our vehicles. We are willing to extend our help, but the government must pay more for diesel, drivers and conductors. It wants to show its strength during such functions, but it is the common man who suffers the most,” he added. |
MC Limits Issue
Ludhiana, November 30 “That is why, he could get the proposal of extending the MC jurisdiction cancelled at the MC meeting,” said Shivalik while speaking to The Tribune. Shivalik, who is from the SAD, was the one who raised the issue for the first time. “All I want is that residents of 27 villages should benefit from the schemes of the MC. But I wonder why Bansal is being inhuman and opposing the move,” he said after meeting sarpanches and representatives of 27 villages. During the MC meeting, both Gosain and Bansal had openly opposed each other over the issue. A senior leader said if the village residents were included within the MC limits, the Akali Dal would be the major beneficiary while the BJP might lose out on the urban votes. “While the Akali Dal is strong in the rural areas, the BJP is strong in the city. Maybe that is why Shivalik is raising the issue and Bansal is opposing it,” said the leader who did not wish to be identified. Shivalik further said it was the Congress which had passed the proposal in 2002. “And the same party is now opposing this proposal. I think they are opposing it just because an Akali MLA has raised it,” he said claimed. He said he was raising the issue because residents of 27 villages did not have any way to dispose of sewage. “There are no ponds or sewerage lines. If the residents get sewerage connections, they will benefit in large numbers,” he said. A delegation of sarpanches of 27 villages, including Bahadurke, Bhattian, Balloke, Partap Singh Wala, Talwara, Ayali Khurd, Ayali Kalan, Jasdev Nagar and Baba Deep Singh Nagar will be meeting Chief
Minister Parkash Singh Badal at Chandigarh tomorrow. During the MC meeting, both Gosain and Bansal had openly opposed each other over the issue. A senior leader said if the village residents were included within the MC limits, the Akali Dal would be the major beneficiary while the BJP might lose out on the urban votes. “While the Akali Dal is strong in the rural areas, the BJP is strong in the city. Maybe that is why Shivalik is raising the issue and Bansal is opposing it,” said the leader who did not wish to be identified.
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Foundation stone of railway overbridge laid
Sahnewal, November 30 “The closed level crossing of Sahnewal had created problems for residents and commuters. With the laying of the foundation stone, the residents of the town shall be relieved from a big problem with which they had been struggling for years together,” said Shamsher Singh Kaile, a resident of the town. Dr RK Lekhi, director, DIMT, who resides at Sahnewal shared, “We had to wait endlessly at the crossing.” “Our school being on the other side of the crossing is always a perpetual problem, as both students and teachers used to be late frequently on account of the closed level crossing. We are thankful to the government who has initiated and laid the foundation stone,” expressed Bal Krishan Aneja, director, Tagore International Public School, Sahnewal. “It has been great that the project of the railway over bridge of the town has finally been initiated, as the problem of level crossing seemed to be one of the biggest problems confronting the residents. Most of the problems of the residents were due to the level crossing and now with the construction of the bridge, the town shall definitely wear a new look in the coming times,” expressed Pawan Kumar Tinku, a resident. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, in charge, Sahnewal constituency, said Sahnewal railway over bridge was among 17 new bridges, which had been sanctioned all over India for construction, in the Railways budget of the current year. “The Sahnewal-Kohara road on which this bridge is being constructed links the National Highway No. 1 (New Dehli-Amritsar road) with the National Highway No. 95 (Chandigarh-Ferozepur road). The total length of this ROB is 693m, including 47m of the railway portion. The height of the over bridge railway lines will be 6.8m, while its total width would be 10.5m. A sum of about Rs 20 crore will be spent on its construction and the total time period involved in its construction would be 14 months,” shared executive engineer Sehajpreet Singh.
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A home for abandoned children
Jagraon, November 30 The orphanage has been not only saving the lives of abandoned children but also providing best resources for uplifting their lives. At present, a group of 46 children live in the orphanage. Volunteers of the organisation have left no stone unturned to provide a family-like environment to the children living in the orphanage. The volunteers give their best to them, who are abandoned by their own parents, so that they do not feel unwanted or isolated. The orphanage, established under the patronage of Swami Shankera Nand Bhuriwale in March 2003, provides care to orphan and abandoned children. In eight years of its existence, the orphanage has housed more than 150 abandoned children out of which about 89 children have been adopted by couples. Orphanage president Jasbir Kaur and secretary Kuldip Singh shared a major part of the organisation’s work. According to Kuldip, most of the children, currently living in the orphanage, are girls. Out of total 46 abandoned children staying at present, 38 are girls, while remaining eight are boys. These figures are an ample proof of the discrimination that prevails in society against a girl child. On the other hand, “As many as 89 children, a majority of whom were girls, were adopted by different families so far. Most of the people who come for adoption ask for a girl child, which shows that the perception of people about a girl child is changing. Besides, some of the children have also been adopted by NRI couples,” says Kuldip. He further said the organisation also kept a track of the families, which had adopted the children to check if they are looking after the children properly or not. These children are in the age group of one month to 15 years. The youngest of the 46 children is a girl child who is just one-month old. Apart from providing food, shelter and care to these children, the organisation has also made arrangements for the quality education of these children. A large number of children have been studying at a convent school run by the Swami Ganganand Bhuriwale Trust. “We do our best to provide a family-like environment to them. We give them pocket money while going to school, our volunteers attend parents meetings on regular basis and also help them in their home work, so that they do not feel isolated at any cost,” says Kuldip. Even as the children living here have almost everything available to them, which a normal child gets from his/her parents. Still some of them feel that something is missing from their lives, a thing, which is most important for any child, a thing, which isolates them from other children of their age and that thing is the question that who are their parents? At present, a total of 46 children have been residing in the orphanage. Volunteers of the organisation have left no stone unturned to provide a family-like environment to the children living in the orphanage. The volunteers give their best to them, who are abandoned by their own parents, so that they do not feel unwanted or isolated. The orphanage, established under the patronage of Swami Shankera Nand Bhuriwale in March 2003, provides care to orphan and abandoned children. In eight years of its existence, the orphanage has housed more than 150 abandoned children out of which about 89 children have been adopted by
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AIDS has claimed 1,901 lives in Punjab so far
Ludhiana, November 30 Addressing a news conference on the eve of World AIDS Day, to be observed at a state-level awareness function here tomorrow, Civil Surgeon Dr Subhash Batta said diagnostic test for HIV infection (AIDS) had been made mandatory for pregnant women
visiting government health institutions, suspected cases of tuberculosis, skin diseases (to rule out sexually transmitted infection), drug addicts (injectible drug users) and blood banking services. At 19 integrated counselling and testing centres (ICTCs) in the district, more than 10,000 antenatal cases were tested for AIDS from April to October 2011, out of which 29 were found positive, while among 13,000 other patients tested for HIV infection, 411 were found positive. At the lone ART (anti-retroviral therapy) centre in Ludhiana, over 2,300 confirmed cases were registered and 1,310 were currently under treatment. Claiming that AIDS prevalence among injectible drug users (IDUs) was a staggering 26 per cent, the Civil Surgeon said a centre for IDUs was set up in the district in August 2010 where 238 addicts were registered till now and 213, including 64 of them HIV positive, were presently under treatment. Of the total 193 AIDS deaths reported from the district till now, 11 of them were IDUs. Giving details of the diagnostic and management facilities for suspected AIDS patients, Dr Batta said a 10-bedded community care centre was functional in the Civil Hospital complex, while four suraksha clinics, two in Christian Medical College and Hospital, one each in Dayanand Medical College and Hospital and Civil Hospital, had been set up where all suspected cases were tested for HIV
infection. He further stated that the state-level AIDS awareness programme
and a blood donation camp will be organised here tomorrow, which will be inaugurated by
Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Sat Pal Gosain. Civil Surgeon, Dr Subhash Batta, said diagnostic test for HIV infection (AIDS) had been made mandatory for pregnant women visiting government health institutions, suspected cases of tuberculosis, skin diseases (to rule out sexually transmitted infection), drug addicts (injectible drug users) and blood banking services. At 19 integrated counselling and testing centres (ICTCs) in the district, more than 10,000 antenatal cases were tested for AIDS from April to October 2011, out of which 29 were found positive, while among 13,000 other patients tested for HIV infection, 411 were found
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Crusade to raise awareness about AIDS
Announcing to kick off the movement on the occasion of World AIDS Day, office-bearers of these organisations have called upon social organisations of the area to join hands in fighting the menace that had claimed lives across the world with India figuring as the worst sufferer. Crusaders regretted that despite AIDS having emerged as one of the deadliest diseases, a majority of volunteers and activists of social and medical organisations, who have been trying to spread awareness about the causes and consequences of the menace, were not updated. The latest recommendations of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the prevention and treatment of AIDS are confined only to a section of media and websites, which are inaccessible to members of prone groups and carriers of the virus. Though a large number of seminars and workshops are organised throughout the year, the essence of the programme fails to percolate to members of the target groups and those living with the virus. Members of the elite class, students, educators and leaders are usually subjected to stereotype lectures comprising statistical data and apprehensions. Terming the action of the government to be an eyewash, Dr SR Shahi, director of Kalyaan Helpline, an NGO, engaged in curbing the spread of AIDS, and Dr RP Singla, an office-bearer of the Ahmedgarh Medical Association, lamented the absence of physicians and volunteers engaged in projects launched in this regard. Regretting that the initiative taken by their organisation was not acknowledged and appreciated by any of the government agencies, Shahi and Singla claimed that about 10,000 persons, out of 10 lakh migrant labourers working in the industrial units of the region, had tested positive during the past years. Referring to the observations made by a state-run hospital, a multi-specialty hospital and medical college and an NGO of Ludhiana during the recent years, physicians regretted that even proper follow up of the suspected carriers was not done. Stressing on the need for training doctors for identification, treatment and rehabilitation of patients, doctors, quoting reports released by certain research centres of foreign countries, said there was only one qualified doctor to monitor 10,000 patients in India. The worst part was that 90 per cent of those infected with HIV lack awareness about safe sex. Doctors claimed that HIV was no longer a death sentence for many in the developed countries due to the recent advances in anti-retroviral therapy (ART). However, more than 5.5 million people in need of ART in low and middle-income countries still had no access to the treatment. WHO had also urged HIV+ patients to start treatment once their CD4 cell count, a measure of the body’s immunity, drops to 350. At present, patients are put on ART when their CD4 cell count drops to 200. Cautioning the authorities against the killer disease, the crusaders claimed that the state was sitting on “AIDS quake bomb”, having its epicentre in the industrial cities, including Ludhiana and Gobindgarh. Students of various schools and activists of certain social, religious and educational organisations will be participating in an awareness rally to be organised in the town tomorrow. The World AIDS Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection.
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Ludhiana, November 30 CPI district secretary Kartar Singh Bowani and assistant secretary Dr Arun Mitra said the international experience had shown that with the entry of these big players in the retail business, the small businesses were hit hard, as they were unable to compete with the big fish. According to CPI leaders, the decision would also lead to loss of jobs. Demanding an immediate roll back in the decision, the CPI warned the
government of serious repercussions of the FDI entry in retail business on the overall national economy.
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Dhrupad singers leave audience awestruck
Ludhiana, November 30 Aliya Rasheed is a young visually challenged dhrupad singer from Lahore. She feels honoured to be the first female Pakistani dhrupad artiste to undergo formal training in India. Her captivating voice and innocent charm kept audience spellbound for more than an hour. Her voice coupled with her vibrant and devotional style soothed the listeners’ senses and got a wide applause from audience. Amita, who comes from a music-loving family of Bishnupur, West Bengal, also left everybody mesmerised with her soulful renditions. Both performed in unison to the beat of pakhvaj played by Ramesh Joshi. The programme was organised with a view to provide a platform to school students for experiencing the performances by great maestros and getting an insight into the culture and music of India, its values and ethos. Nearly 2,000 students attended the musical concert and got the rare opportunity to spend some time with two eminent dhrupad singers. Dignitaries from SPIC MACAY as well as from the school management committee were also present on the occasion.
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Artistes mourn Kuldeep Manak’s demise
Ludhiana, November 30 His passing away is a huge loss to the Punjabi music industry. We had shared the stage on many occasions.” Ninder Ghungrana, a Punjabi writer said, “There was something in his music that attracted masses towards it. I remember people adding the suffix ‘Manak’ to the names of their loved ones. There could not have been a better token of affection.” Mohammad Siddiq, a singer said, “He was a God’s gift to the music world. Today, we lost him and we are saddened by the loss.” Jagdev Singh Jassowal, an expert on Punjabi culture, added, “He was a great folk singer. He had mesmerised generations of music lovers with his unique music. It would not be easy to find another Kuldeep Manak.” Babbu Singh Mann, a noted lyricist, opined, “It’s a personal loss. His passing away brings to my mind the first time we met. In fact, I had penned a song that Manak had recorded for his first music album.” Ranjodh Singh, a photographer and president of Punjab Lalit Kala Academy, said, “He was a legend. He would continue to stay in our hearts. Music lovers would miss him.”
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Strike by private-aided college teachers
Ludhiana, November 30 Ad hoc teachers also joined the strike, adversely affecting the studies. A student of Arya College said: “I am worried about the forthcoming examination. Our syllabus is not complete yet for the December examination. Every minute is valuable for us and the non-academic environment is not helping us.” Another girl student said: “Dharna and strikes are routine. The government should fulfill the demands of teachers so that they can concentrate on teaching.” “The government is also responsible for these strikes. Ad hoc teachers are getting poor salaries. How can they run their households with meagre salaries? Of course our studies suffer, but teachers and other employees are also suffering,” said a student at Khalsa College. VK Bhardwaj, vice-president of the PCCTU, said: “We admit that there is loss of studies and students are affected, but the government is responsibility for it. We pleaded with the government for a dialogue, but it is least bothered about the concerns of employees and their demands. Teachers will give extra time to complete the courses.” The protesters held a district-level rally at Chattar Singh Park near the bus stand. District president of PCCTU Hoshiar Singh said the agitation would continue till their demands were accepted by the government. Their main demands include implementation of the pension gratuity scheme approved by the Akali-BJP government in December 2001 and the lifting of ban on recruitment imposed in July 2005.
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PAU Staff Poll
Ludhiana, November 30 The “election mode” has disrupted the normal functioning of the farm varsity. The leaders and their supporters discuss the election strategies by serving liquor to the employees during evening parties, which are held “quietly” at the campus. Tejinder Singh (name changed), an employee working at PAU, said though it was not allowed to sit and consume liquor at the campus, due to the election time liquor was being served by the groups to woo their voters. “The groups have designated duties to their confidants. I have been arranging at least 10 cases (120 bottles) of liquor, which will be served to voters in the next two days. There is no pressure and I am doing it for my friends and supporters. It will cost me a few thousand rupees but I will come in the limelight. Once our group wins, we can get our pending works done,” boasted the employee. Though it is not allowed to use campus for parties, still employees consume liquor and discuss strategies. Besides, rallies by the contestants from both groups have disrupted the normal functioning at the campus. ‘Intolerable’ Vice-Chancellor Dr BS Dhillon when contacted said he had asked employees not to deface the walls, doors and notice boards with the election advertisements and the employees had agreed to it. “But serving liquor at the campus is just intolerable. I am not going to spare anyone if found guilty,” said
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Inter-school folk song competition Ludhiana: An inter-school folk song competition was held at Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha Nagar. As many as 15 schools from the city participated in presentation of Punjabi folk songs that were a repository of local culture, beliefs, social structure and historical changes. All the teams were dressed in traditional attires. The teams were judged on the basis of co-ordination, expression, rhythm and costume. GNIPS, Model Town, bagged the first place while GNPS, Sarabha Nagar, and DAV, BRS Nagar, were declared first and second runners-up, respectively. Principal GNPS Mona Singh congratulated the winners and said such events assume great significance in the modern day world of pop and jazz as they promote our culture amongst the youth. Patriotic skit marks prize distribution
The 41st Annual Prize Distribution Function-2011 of Everest Public Senior Secondary School, Moti Nagar, was held here on Wednesday on the school premises. Bikramjit Singh Khalsa, Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Punjab Government, was the chief guest on the occasion. The programme started with 'shabad gayan'. The students presented a skit based on discipline and patriotism, presented folk dances and songs. Tiny-tots presented group songs. 'Rajsthani’ and ‘Kashmiri’ Dance were also performed by the students. The prizes were distributed to the participants and the outstanding students of the institution. On the occasion, 60 awards were given to sports’ winners in the district, state and national Level. More than 500 prizes were distributed to the meritorious students. Quiz contest
The Pre-primary wing of the GN International Senior Secondary Public School, Model Town, organised a quiz in the series of 'Chote Ustad 2011' for the students of class I, on Wednesday. The questionnaire round included mental ability, memory game, rapid fire, vocabulary round and guess 'who' or 'what' round. 20 young scholars performed a programme. The principal, Gurmant Kaur Gill, said such programmes are conducted on regular basis to recognise and nurture the analytical and logical mental abilities of the young ones according to CCE. Gurmant gave away the certificates to the winning team. Annual function
Blue Bells and Little Angels (play-way branch) School organised its annual function "Navrang" on the Blue Bells School premises. The students presented entertaining programmes. The show included various skits, jokes and group-dance performances. Those excelling in academics were given the prizes. The pre-nursery students presented a fancy dress competition. The main highlights of the show were ‘Lakdi Ki Kathi’, ‘Aaja Nachle’, ‘Ye Desh Hai Veer Jawano Ka’ and ‘Bhangr’a. Principal, Sandhaya Johri, read the annual report highlighting the events and progress of the school. GMT students excel
in Mumbai
The students of GMT Public School participated in ‘Chitah Jeet Kune Do National Championship’, Mumbai 2011. The championship was organised by Chitah Jeet Kune Do Global Sports Federation from November 26 to 27. Around 400 Students participated from 20 states. Aryan of class VII, Mohit of VIII, Jatin of VI and Nitin of IX got gold. Dhanajay of VI won silver medal. Mahesh Sood of VI, Rajat of XI won bronze medals. The coach, Pankaj Sahni, had accompanied the
participants. — TNS
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No business without relevant communication skills: Experts
Ludhiana: The businesses in the future will not possible if the people managing the business are not equipped with appropriate communication skills, said experts in a one-day workshop. The workshop was organised by the department of business innovations under the aegis of University Grants Commission at SCD Government College, Ludhiana. The changing scenario of customer orientation of business is demanding specialised communication skill sets which must be incorporated in the curriculum of commerce and management programmes. The workshop was organised on the conclusion of the first semester of MCom business innovations on the theme “Indian Business Environment Challenges and Opportunities.” In the beginning of the workshop, programme coordinator business innovations and secretary to the faculty of business management and commerce, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Dr Ashwani Bhalla explained the dichotomy of Indian business environment and explained with the help of audio visual aids how Indian business is affecting the natural environment in negative directions and how business is affected by social, political, cultural, economic and technological forces. Quiz on Sikh history
On the last day of a three-day observance of Guru Tegh Bahadur at Guru Tegh Bahadur National College, an inter-college quiz on sikh history was organised. The internationally famed environment Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal was the chief guest. Teams from Govind College, Narangwal, Swami Ganga Giri Girls College, Raikot, Khalsa College, Sidhwan, GHG College, Gurusar Sudhar, Government College for Women, Ludhiana, Master Tara Singh Memorial College, Ludhiana, participated in the essay writing contest and quiz a on Sikh history. GHG College won trophy in the essay writing whereas Swami Ganga Giri Girls College won the trophy in quiz. The college principal Dr Assa Singh highlighted the significance of the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur which underlined the message of sacrificing the self for the human rights of others.
In his remarks, Balbir Singh Seechewal underscored the importance of awareness about environment among the youth to fight against
the vested interests who are responsible for polluting the nature bestowed
assets. — TNS
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Snooker tourney from December 3
Ludhiana, November 30 Over 100 competitors are expected to take part in this state meet. The competition in all three categories, sub-junior, junior and senior sections, will be organised. The interested players may confirm their participation with Arun Kumar at cell no 9872099000, Amit Kumar at cell no 9988307814 or Lovely at cell no 9876400805 by December 1, according to Sandeep Jalota, treasurer, Punjab State Billiards and Snooker Association.
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