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Science kits gather dust in govt schools
City to get 6 more 66-kv sub-stations
Youth shot dead outside his house
Computer teachers’ stir on Aug 7
International sports hostel set to be inaugurated at Burlton Park next month
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MC starts laying inter-locking tiles on potholed road
Advances in orthopaedic surgeries discussed
Arm wrestling tourney: Jagdeep, Sukhdeep lift title
Special function marks International Parents Day
State unit of AICCTU set up
Executive of state BJP legal cell announced
140 school students of various districts awarded for academic excellence
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Science kits gather dust in govt schools
Jalandhar, July 28 While it has been more than two months since the kits first arrived at government schools, owing to lack of orders from the top, they presently lie untouched even as students needing equipment during practicals, suffer. While official reports say kits have been distributed in at least 21 schools, other school sources say they have been distributed in about 24 schools in addition. A science teacher in the district said, “The kits have been distributed in about 24 NABARD schools and an additional over 20 high schools which had received grants for labs under the RMSA (the scheme is for classes VIIth to Xth).” “While we fear the chemicals will all be spoiled by the time the directions are issued, right now we will have to make do with chemicals and equipment which is available. For practical work, students shall have to rely on the old stuff, until further instructions,” the teacher added. The science kits include chemicals, physics apparatus, charts, biological slides etc. Notably, the scam has also affected another aspect of school education. Grants - for the purchase of library books - worth Rs 10,000 to higher and secondary schools still lie unused with schools as they wait for instructions. District science supervisor Baljinder Singh, speaking on the issue of the science kits, said, “It is true that all the science kits received for this session lie unused. Twentyone schools had received science kits in May and June. Though it’s been about two to two-and-a-half months since the schools received these science kits, I don’t think there is as yet any fear of the chemicals going bad because they are of a good quality. These kits have mostly been received in high schools since their apparatus is suitable for classes up to Xth.” While practical classes in many of the schools have been held up due to the dearth of kits and equipment, sources revealed that in general as well, schools often have to face delay in receiving science equipment and solutions. Rural schools are especially hard hit. A teacher at a rural schools says, “Since the standard apparatus and solutions are available only in the cities, any delay in the science equipment or solutions being sent means we have to make a trip to the city to ensure that students get to attend proper classes. If the education department issues us equipment timely, it will save us time and inconvenient trips to the city.”
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City to get 6 more 66-kv sub-stations
Jalandhar, July 28 According to sources, the new sub-stations will be set up at Paragpur, falling under the Jalandhar cantonment assembly segment, Babrik Chowk in Jalandhar (West) and Focal Point, Industrial Area, Industrial Estate and Gadaipur falling in the Jalandhar (North) assembly segment. While Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has already acquired land for setting up sub-stations at Paragpur and Babrik Chowk, the process for identifying proper land at four other places is on. The PSPCL has exchanged its land located in Beant Nagar with the Municipal Corporation (MC) in lieu of its land situated in Paragpur and Babrik Chowk for setting up the two sub-stations. Similarly, the PSPCL is identifying proper land for acquisition which is soon likely to be completed. Residents keep on facing power cuts due to local faults at regular intervals, but it is hoped that with the installation of these six power sub-stations in the city, the local faults in supplying power to the residents and the industrialists will be reduced a lot and they will get quality and assured power supply after their setting up, the sources added.
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Youth shot dead outside his house
Kapurthala, July 28 Manoj Chopra, who was on bail in a number of cases including rioting and extortion filed against him, was shot dead when he was on his way to his home after he parked his vehicle near
his house. Senior police officials, including the Senior Superintendent of Police and the Deputy Superintendent of Police visited the spot after the incident. The police found two empty cartridges from
the spot. An FIR in this regard was registered under various Sections, including 302 of the IPC against several persons, including Raj Kumar, alias Raja, Poppy, Gurpreet Singh, Vicky, Pankaj Kumar, Jagga, Sunny and Sukha in this regard.A number of persons were also rounded up in this regard. |
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Computer teachers’ stir on Aug 7
Jalandhar, July 28 They gave a call to the teachers across the state to hold a state-level rally regarding their demands on August 7. The teachers said after the probation period of the regurised computer teachers ended, the Punjab Government had altered the words of the cases demanded, by writing "regular pay
scale". They said while Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal had promised them that they would be given salaries and allowances at par with vocational masters, the same had not been done. They said the government had turned back on its promises and hadn’t made any allowances except grade pay and salary. |
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International sports hostel set to be inaugurated at Burlton Park next month
Jalandhar, July 28 The unique feature of this state-of-the-art hostel is that it has been provided electricity and hot water supply through solar energy. The work on this ambitious project was started in the year 2010 which was completed in the stipulated time in December 2012, and now this hostel was ready to be dedicated to the nation. The MLA claimed that the hostel was one of the finest sports hostels of the country which would not only facilitate in organising national and international-level camps in the city but would also go a long way in providing a comfortable stay to the sportspersons coming to the city. This hostel would further help in making the city emerge as a major sports attraction of the country. Special care has been taken in the completion of the work so as to ensure that this hostel could be helpful in ensuring a relaxed stay of the sportspersons. Meanwhile, district sports officer (DSO) Rakesh Kaushal said Pargat Singh was the guiding force behind this hostel. He had played a vital role in arranging the funds for this project. It was due to the keen interest taken by him that this project had been successfully accomplished, the DSO said, adding that the hostel would be managed by the sports department after its formal inauguration. |
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MC starts laying inter-locking tiles on potholed road
Jalandhar, July 28 This is due to the efforts of former minister and BJP MLA from the Jalandhar (Central) assembly segment Manoranjan Kalia, who has got a special approval from the state government to lay inter-locking tiles in various areas of his constituency, as a ban was imposed to lay such tiles. After getting nod to lay inter-locking tiles in the Jalandhar (Central) assembly segment, the MC first chose those areas where road was in a dilapidated condition due to the accumulation of water during the rains. The MC laid inter-locking tiles at various potholed portions on the Ladowali road near the district administrative complex after preparing a proper base for that. The Ladowali road was badly damaged at several places during the rains and it was very difficult to notice pits and potholes, as several feet high water used to accumulate there during downpour. Kalia said, "I have special permission for laying inter-locking tiles in my constituency as they are very beneficial for various purposes, including recharging groundwater table."
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Advances in orthopaedic surgeries discussed
Jalandhar, July 28 Focused on advanced musculoskeletal imaging like MRI, CT-SCAN, PET-SCAN, Bone SCAN and some others facilities, the issues relating to the latest techniques used for diagnosing orthopaedic problems were also discussed in the meeting. This was the first time when orthopaedic surgeons, radiologist and nuclear medicine specialists shared a common platform. Experts from leading hospitals like Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, DMC, Ludhiana, PGI, Chandigarh, AIIMS, New Delhi, GMCH, Chandigarh, Mohan Dai Oswal Hospital, Ludhiana, and some other health care institutions participated in the meeting. Sessions dedicated to MRI of spine, knee joint, ankle joint and shoulder joint were also organised to discuss how to make MRI reporting more meaningful as well as to manage bone and joint disorders more efficiently. A lecture on PET-CT Scan to educate delegates for using new modality of imaging for early and accurate diagnosis of cancer and assess results of its treatment was also organised. Role of radionuclide scans for diagnosing bone cancer was also discussed. The association also released its telephone directory on the occasion. Demonstration of live eye surgeries A demonstration of live surgeries on the implant of KAMRA inlay was the highlight of a continuing medical education (CME) organised by the Jalandhar Cataract and Refractive Club here today. Dr JS Thind, an eye surgeon of the region, performed surgeries at his hospital and over 300 ophthalmologist of the region observed the procedures on screen. The eye care professionals performed live surgeries using the latest and most advanced techniques. A scientific session was also organised at a city-based hotel where experts shared their experiences on various topics like cataract surgery from VR surgeon’s point of view, customising femtoflaps, pseudophakik presbyopic lasik, KAMRA inlay-presbyopia treatment options, coexisting cataract and glaucoma. Dr KS Sangha, president JCRC, Dr Kumar Dr Noshir Shroff, Dr Rajat Dhesi, Dr Shobit Chawla, Dr Sunil K Singh, Dr Khurshid Khan, Dr Gaurav Luthra, Dr SS Pandey, Dr SS Maan, Dr Vijay Joshi, Dr JS Randhava, Dr Arun Verma, Dr Jaydeep Singh, Dr Vipan Chawla, Dr Kamaljeet Kaur, Dr Varun Sharma and Dr Tejinder Singh were among those prominent doctors who presented their works at a symposium on “Recent Advancement in Ophthalmology”.
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Arm wrestling tourney: Jagdeep, Sukhdeep lift title
Jalandhar, July 28 Jagdeep (28) in the heavyweight category (above 70 kg) and Sukhdep (27) in the lightweight category (below 70 kg) were adjudged champions. Sports lovers from across the state turned up to enjoy these matches and cultural performances by renowned Punjabi singers. The grand finale saw 16 participants who were selected from 57 towns, besides villages of the Malwa, Majha and Doaba regions. Heavyweight champion Jagdeep beat Baldev Singh of Nawanshahr. He runs a health club in Ludhiana and represented Punjab in various arm wrestling championships. In 2010, he brought laurel to the state by winning a gold medal in the National Arm Wrestling Championship held at Bhillai. Sukhdeep beat GurIqbal Singh of Ahmedgarh to clinch the title. A farmer by profession, Sukhdeep is engaged in the game for the past nine years and the big win was his dream that come true. Winners and participants were felicitated by Ajay Shrivastava, zonal head, North Punjab, and Arun Sharma, branch head, Jalandhar. Lakhbir Singh, general secretary, Punjab Arms Wrestling Association and technical adviser to the Indian Arms Wrestling Federation, expressed satisfaction over the event. Lakhbir Singh stressed upon the need of support from the corporate sector and broadcasters to boast this Indian rural game.
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Special function marks International Parents Day
Jalandhar, July 28 Grace said “holistic education parenting” was not only biological, but also psychological and it demands a lot of time, energy and economy of parents. S Nagra praised Nirmaan School for its significant contribution in the human development area. Prof Lakhbir Singh, president, Pahal, said long-term ignorance and less attention create deep unrest that leads youth to drugs and other evils and appealed to parents for “holistic parenting” while investing time, energy and other resources to develop children in an “holistic manner”. Children of Nirmaan School presented various items during the function. Chinese, Vietnamese and Brazilian youth also presented cultural performances. Man Lu, Yan, Enid from China, Ester, Min Chi Chang from Taiwan, Edger from Barzil, Dao Thi Cam Van from Vietnam, Saneesh, Afzal, Asharf, Faizal, Saran from Kerala and Gagan Sharma, Khuswant Singh Chahal, Amrit Pal and Pardeep Kumar from Punjab were given appreciation award for completing a summer internship programme with the Pahal. Liakatbir Singh conducted the programme. Later, Harwinder Kaur, Head, Nirmaan School, presented a vote of thanks. |
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State unit of AICCTU set up
Jalandhar, July 28 Activists of various labour unions active in 24 fields, including sugar mills, brick-kilns and construction work, participated in the convention. The 21-member state committee of the AICCTU, with Gurmeet Singh Bakhtapur as its state president and Gurpeet Singh as general secretary, was also constituted unanimously during the convention. The newly appointed AICCTU state chief, Gurmeet Singh Bakthapur, said his unit would effectively fight for the rights of the labour class in the state. |
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Executive of state BJP legal cell announced
Phagwara, July 28 Chugh while talking to mediapersons here yesterday said eight co-conveners were Ashok Arora (Amritsar), NK Verma (Mohali), Ashi Goel (Sangrur), Chuni Lal (Muktsar), Vikram Shorey (Jalandhar), Munish Ralhan (Hoshiarpur), Lajwanti Virk (Ferozepur) and Sunil Garg (Moga). The other 10 members are Sandeep Kumar (Jalandhar), Dimple Syal, Ravinder Sharma, Sumit Kaushal, residents of Phagwara, Surinder Kumari (Bathinda), Ravinder Garg and Amit Saini (both from Ludhiana), Parvesh Inder Singh (Barnala), Sanjay Garg (Rajpura) and Gaurav Singla (Sangrur).
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140 school students of various districts awarded for academic excellence
Jalandhar, July 28 During the function, awards were given to the top three state rankers of the SOF international olympiad from Classes I to XII for the four Olympiad examinations conducted by SOF. Attractive gifts were also given to students who attained the state ranks of four to 28. As many as 140 students from different schools of Jalandhar, Hoshairpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala and Rupnagar were acknowledged for their excellence in cyber, maths, English and science olympiads at the state-level and were awarded prizes, medals and trophies. Principals and teachers of award-winning students were specially acknowledged in recognition of performance of their schools. SOF, a non-profit educational NGO, has been conducting olympiads for the past 16 years in science, mathematics, English and technology for students of Classes I to XII to inculcate a scientific temperament among them. British Council, BBC Knowledge and the National University of Singapore are associated with the SOF olympiads. Prof SKS Das, Director, National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, was the chief guest, while GS Dardi, Deputy Director, Information and Public Relation Department, Punjab, and Gurmeet Singh, District Public Relations Officer, Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur, and Amolak Kalsi, Director, NIC, were the guest of honours. In view of its ‘Vision 2020’, and with a view to making the nation better by infusing healthy, competitive spirit into students through reward-based contests, the SOF has announced the 16th SOF Science Olympiad, 13th SOF Cyber Olympiad, 7th SOF International Math Olympiad and 4th SOF International English Olympiad for 2013-14.
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To provide relief to residents from damaged roads, the Municipal Corporation (MC) has started laying inter-locking tiles in various areas, falling under the Jalandhar (Central) assembly segment.
Orthopaedic surgeons from across the Northern region shared their experiences in the mid-term meeting of the Punjab Orthopaedic Association that concluded here today.
Jagdeep Singh Garewal of Ludhiana and Sukhdeep Singh Malhi of Jagraon lifted the Ambuja Big Punjab League Arm Wrestling Championship title in the finals held at CT Group of Institutes,
Shahpur, near here last evening.
A state-level award ceremony was organised by the Science Olympiad Foundation
(SOF), New Delhi, at the Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, today to felicitate winning students of schools for participation in the SOF International-Level Olympiads in science, mathematics, English and cyber.
