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SCERT trains 60,000 teachers Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 13 Dr Sadhu Singh Randhawa, Director, SCERT said here today that almost all elementary teachers, including primary and upper primary teachers have been imparted training in five avenues of teaching. He said, “More than 60,000 elementary teachers have been imparted training in counselling, need for discipline, education to challenged children, tensionless teaching and first aid.” Commenting on the need of training Dr Randhawa said, “With changing scenario in schools, teachers have started facing more problems in handling students. Students need intensive coaching on special care.” Commenting on the success of the training programme Dr Randhawa said trainees had appreciated the role of master trainers and block coordinators. “Now we plan to educate all those who are connected with education through various committees at village level. Emphasis will be laid on education of girls.” Dr Maghar Singh, Principal DIET at Sangrur and in charge of the project said the training programme would be restarted after examinations as teachers would not be free till then. He said more than 60,000 elementary teachers had since been imparted training in five avenues and special groups will be held for those who could not be trained in the first phase. |
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Medical college staff protest from December 15 Ludhiana, December 13 Dharna will be staged during the recess hour only. The agitation has been planned to protest against the non-implementation of pay scales recommended by the Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH). The teachers said at present the faculty was getting 16-18 per cent of the recommended salary. They said three rounds of meetings with the management and the Principal had been held earlier to implement the recommended pay scale, but due to the adamant attitude of the management, nothing concrete had come out of the talks. Resentment prevails among the teaching staff of the college over what they term as the "poor pay package" offered by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS). The faculty members alleged that failure of the University authorities, to give them any assurance had forced them to resort to such action. The Association of Teaching Staff had, time and again, complained to the university that the pay scale offered in the homoeopathic medical college was "unbelievably meagre" in comparison to the scale recommended by the Centre Council of Homoeopathy and Government of Punjab. The teachers alleged that they were getting a salary which was less than what was being given to a watchman or sweeper in government sector on basis of the Fourth Pay Commission. The Assistant Professors were drawing total salary offered to storekeepers and clerks, while the salary given to the senior Professors and Head of the Departments was less than salaries of Superintendents. The salary does not contain any Dearness Allowance (DA) or other emolument and is given as consolidated. They said this callous attitude of authorities was not acceptable to them. It is also learnt that the issue of the pay-scale of homoeopathic doctors was thoroughly discussed, but dropped at the Academic Council Meeting held at the university in May 2003. The Academic Council had even asked the private colleges to give their views regarding the pay-scale of these college teachers, but to no avail. |
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Kuhu, Kenchit win mock test Ludhiana, December 13 Kuhu and Kenchit have shared the first position with 80.5 per cent. The test was organised by Rotary Club Midtown in association with the centre. About 100 students from 15 schools participated in the test which was held simultaneously at two centres, BCM Arya Model School, and USPC Jain Public School. The results were declared today on their website, stepsedu.com. The third position has been won by Bhavnesh Jindal from BVM School with 80 marks. Among the top 10 students three are from BCM Arya Model School, three are from DAV School and one student each from BVM, KVM, Sacred Heart Convent and Tagore Public School. A scholarship amount of Rs 1100 is being awarded to the top three students by the event sponsors, Havell Ram and Sons. Apart from this, the centre will give 100 per cent discount to top five students in the comprehensive pre-board test series which commences from December 22 and the first 100 students will also get various discounts from it.
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Declamation contest at pharmacy college Ludhiana, December 13 Twelve students participated in the declamation contest. Mr Sanjeev Garg congratulated students on their good performance and lauded the efforts of the college in organising the programme. He further emphasised the need to practice ethically and not indulge in the sale of intoxicants and update their knowledge continuously. Ms Ravinder Dang, Head of Department, said the purpose of organising the programme was to sensitise the young students regarding the evils of drugs and “selective female foeticide”. The Director of the college, Mr Kuldip Singh, welcomed the guests and appreciated the efforts of the staff and students. The programme was anchored by Ms Gaganjot Kaur and Ms Shikha Sharma. Dr S.S. Luthra presented the vote of thanks. |
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Muskan wins smart kid contest Ludhiana, December 13 The winners of the contest were Muskan Khanna from Blue Bells School, Dhriti from Chanda Mama Playway School and Nandini from GRD Academy. Dr Vandana Shahi, headmistress conducted the contest. Brigadier V.K. Singh was the chief
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Tiny tots celebrate annual day Ludhiana, December 13 The programme concluded with a farewell song. Ms Ruby Fernandez, Principal of Ludhiana Public High School, was the chief guest on the occasion. Ms Amrita Garewal, Principal of the school, said all kids participated enthusiastically in the programme.
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Carol-singing contest held Ludhiana, December 13 Students of KG sections staged a play ‘True Christmas’ to highlight the spirit of Christmas which they said was it not a festival of gifts, cakes, decoration, but one of helping the poor and the destitute. High school students also staged a play titled ‘The Last Straw’ highlighting the importance of kindness and charity. It depicted a family preparing a crib and the children helping their parents in making it by putting strands of straw for the softest bed for baby Jesus. However, only that child who had done an act of kindness and charity was allowed to put the straw. Thus, the play beautifully brought out the need of being kind and considerate towards others. Father Anthony, assistant parish priest of the Jalandhar Cathedral, gave a Christmas message. |
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IAS, PCS officers attend training course Ludhiana, December 13 He said that it was a golden chance for young officers and also a challenge for them as farming was passing through a transitional period and the development of the country was directly related to agricultural economy. Dr Govinder Singh Nanda, Director (Research), spoke about research in different fields, while Dr Jaspinder Singh Kolar, Director of Extension Education, highlighted the university services for the benefit of farmers. Dr Santokh Singh Sokhi and Dr Amrik Singh Sandhu, Additional Directors (Extension Education), spoke about Krishi Vigyan Kendras. The officers also visited the museum. A meeting was arranged between leading farmers of the districts and officers. The officers also met poet Dr Surjit Patar and Mr Gurbhajan Gill. Dr Rupinder Kaur and Dr Varinder Kumar Bhambota, coordinators of the course, arranged a meeting between officers and the scientists of different departments. Dr Vijay Zaide, probationer IAS, and Mr Vikram Singh Bajwa, probationer PCS officer, expressed satisfaction over the course. |
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GCW retired teachers’ body celebrates anniversary Ludhiana, December 13 According to Ms Kapoor, secretary, the organisation was formed with a motive to keep in touch with one another. The association meets once a month at a fixed venue. Members of the Association have also adopted some families and students and help them monetarily.
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Founder’s day celebrated Ludhiana, December 13 An inter-school declamation contest was arranged on this occasion. Students of various city schools participated in it and spoke on various topics including “Role of youth in the country’s development,” “Place of woman in free India,” “Drinking - an evil” and “Our beloved India.” Among Hindi speaking students, Neha Sharma of Navyug High School stood first. Sujata Bhatia of Everest Public Senior Secondary School, Moti Nagar, got the second prize. Dimple of Everest High School, Giaspura won the third prize.
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Six elected to Bar body Ludhiana, December 13 The sitting bar president, Mr Harish Rai Dhanda, paraded them before the mediapersons in a press conference organised here today to show his command over the legal fraternity. The six elected executive members are: Mr Rajesh Mouraya, Mr Wazir Singh, Mr Ravinder Kumar Arora, Mr Gurjinder Sahni, Mr Narinder Kumar Bansal and Mr Mukesh Karwal. The other four candidates who paved the way for them by withdrawing their nomination papers are Mr Raj Kumar, Mr Paramjit Sehmbi, Mr Ajay Arora and Ms Vijay Sharma. During the press conference Mr Dhanda declared that as per the constitution two members are to be nominated by the executive members. He claimed that the newly elected executive members have decided to nominate Ms Vijay Sharma and Mr Sanjeev Garg for the new session. Addressing the mediapersons, Mr Harish Dhanda said that certain bad elements have vitiated the atmosphere of Bar. Keeping this in view, the young lawyers decided not to contest the elections and to elect the executive members unanimously so that a proper fight be given to such elements, who are lowering the dignity of the Bar. He claimed that Mr Bagai is the right person to lead the DBA “and that’s why we have decided to extend full support to him”. Mr Dhanda also paraded all the sitting office-bearers of the DBA except his staunch opponent Mr Sandeep Kapoor, joint secretary of the DBA, to show his strength. Mr B.P. Singh Gill, Vice-President, Mr T.P.S. Dhaliwal, Secretary, Mr Rakesh Bhatia, finance secretary etc. were produced before press to establish that the majority was with their group. Mr Dhanda and Mr Bagai claimed that their sole motive is to restore the dignity of the Bar and to teach a lesson to the persons who have created disturbance in the Bar and responsible for putting the dignity of the Bar at stake. Mr Dhanda said that his opponents have only one agenda-just to oppose him.
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