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Educationists condemn varsity Bill
Ludhiana, March 25 Mr Bir Devinder Singh, former Deputy Speaker, Punjab Vidhan Sabha, was the chief guest at the seminar held by the Punjab Educationists Forum for Peace and Development. The educationists warned that if the commercialisation of education by big business houses like Lovely Sweets was not checked, it would lead to deterioration of education and render it directionless. The president of the forum, Mr Tarsem Ral Bahia, said he deplored the commercialisation of education since it yielded 100 per cent net profit and businessmen were turning to the education field after shutting their industries. Patron of the forum Prithipal Singh Kapur, former Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University, accused the state government of neglecting not only the higher education but also the primary education.
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Farewell parties — a hollow affair
L An invitation is sent to the media which ensures that four to five farewell parties of various departments, being held on the same day, get full coverage. But originality is something which these parties woefully lack and are just a
repetition of each other. The day of saying 'goodbye' should be meaningful and leave a deep impression on the minds of students and equip them to live up to the values imparted in the college. So armed with set of values and knowledge gained in the college, students should be ready to step into life with confidence. Instead, the farewell parties are just an occasion to dress up and put on a lot of makeup. Then an excited bunch of girls walk down the ramp trying to imitate the gait of models. A host of judges formed from fraternity of a college selects Ms Farewell, first and second runners-Up. The titles of Ms Beautiful Smile, Ms Beautiful Hair , Ms Personality are also bestowed upon which cause a quite a heartache to those who feel that they deserved the titles. A Principal then utters a few motivating words to the outgoing students and so ends a farewell party. If you have been to one farewell party, you have been to all. The girls as well as boys concentrate more on superficial beauty than on real values and skills. One of the parents, Ms Sushila Jhaver, said,"I am quite tired of these farewell parties. A week before the farewell, my daughter's classmates used to come to our house regularly and tried draping the
sarees.“ Every day they would pester their mothers to give them different sarees to try on. Putting on the make-up proved to be a very noisy affair.
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550 get degrees at GCW
Our Correspondent
Ludhiana, March 25 He was the chief guest at the annual convocation of the college here today. In his presidential address, the chief guest said: “We should not only impart formal knowledge but also ensure all-round development of the students to enable them face the vicissitudes of life. Women must have their own identity, freedom and guts to stand up to any situation.” Principal of the college Prabhjot Kaur accorded a warm welcome to the chief guest. She read out the annual report of the college. As many as 550 graduates and postgraduates were given degrees and 15 roll of honour, 40 college colours and 40 merit certificates were awarded to outstanding students. A book titled “Parmukh Punjabi Natak Smikhya Paripekh”, authored by Ms Inderjeet Kaur, Punjabi lecturer, was released. The book is a critical appraisal of different plays. The college has been maintaining high standards of education in all fields of learning and it has been for the first time in college history that release ceremony of “Deepika News”, a concise collection of the achievement of the college in academics and co-curricular activities during the session 2005-2006, was also performed by the chief guest. The following were given the roll of honour in different fields: Sports: Sandeep Kaur, Saroop Kaur, Arshdeep Kaur, Avninder Kaur, Mandeep Kaur, Amandeep Kaur, Monika, Manpreet Kaur, Jasvir Kaur and Kiranjit Kaur. Academic roll of honour: Payal Sharma, Amanpreet, Deepika Uppal, Neha Middha, Varinder Pal Kaur, Kuljeet Kaur, Supreet Kaur, Parul, Navneet Kaur, Ambika . Excellence in social and cultural fields: Manasvinee, Anu Jain, Satwinder Kaur, Hardeep Kaur, Vandana Singh, Ashima Bhutani, Navneet Kaur, Romilpreet Kaur, Ravneet Kaur, Prabhjot, Radhika Dhir, Akshu, Tanvir Kaur Gill, Priyanka Verma, Sakshi, Pooja Singal, Kanika Nanda, Tulsi Rani, Simarjit Kaur and Shallu. GGN Khalsa College
Dr S.S. Johal, Deputy Chairman, Punjab State Planning Commission, was the chief guest at the convocation of GGN Khalsa College here. Dr Johal stressed the need to weed out corruption of all kinds for a cleaner societal environment and exhorted the students to be nationalistic. He reminded the youth that the country could see better future if deterioration in values was arrested right now. He added that satisfaction, peace of mind, contentment and honest living were key to success. Degrees were conferred upon 103 students of BA, 42 of BSc, 94 of BCom, 23 postgraduate students of Punjabi, 31 PG students of English , 28 students of MCom and eight students of PGDCA . The Principal of the college, Dr Trilochan Singh, read out the annual report of the college. Present on the occasion were Prof Prithipal Singh Kapur, Former Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University, Mr Kuldip Singh, Assistant Secretary, Principal Sardul Singh, Principal Joginder Singh, and Principal Kuldeep Singh. Dr S.P. Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University, proposed a vote of thanks.
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Warm send-off to seniors
Doraha, March 25 The juniors presented various items, including songs, skits, choreography, modelling, etc. to entertain the guests. Besides, farewell speeches and songs were also presented. College management committee president Bhagwant Kaur, general secretary Prof B.S. Pangali, Director J.S. Gill, and college Principal Dr Narinder Singh Sidhu wished students a prosperous and independent future and exhorted them to understand the importance of honesty and truth. Kiranpreet Kaur of MCom (final year) was declared Miss Farewell, while Sukhminder Singh of BCom (final year) was chosen Mr Farewell. Jaspreet Kaur and Jagjit Singh of BCom (final year) were adjudged Miss and Mr Well Dressed, respectively. Prof Gursharanjit Singh, Prof Ranjit Kaur and Prof Gagandeep Sharma, too, wished luck to the outgoing students.
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SDM records statements
Mandi Ahmedgarh, March 25 Dr Indu said she had been directed to probe into the suicide, allegedly triggered by disharmony at the examination centre on March 2. Though the final report was yet to be submitted, the perusal of statements made by persons concerned on Friday revealed that atmosphere in the examination hall had remained tense for at least half an hour and a majority of students could not fare well on the first day of examination. In a statement submitted before the investigating officer, the students claimed that their performance in chemistry paper had been adversely affected by disharmony among invigilating staff. “Heated arguments between Inderjit Kaur, an invigilator, and Manjit Singh, a superintendent, disturbed us to the extent that we could not utilise the full time,” held the students. Certain invigilators had also harassed them on the pretext of searching their pockets, they alleged. Superintendent Manjit Singh stated that the trouble had arisen on the issue of joining of Inderjit Kaur, who, according to him, was not authorised to do so, as her husband was already performing duties as Deputy Superintendent at the same centre. “When I showed my inability to let her join, she insisted on performing the duty and asked me to talk to someone on her mobile phone. Ultimately, I persuaded one of the invigilators and allowed her to join against the norms as observer deputed by the District Education Officer had asked me do so,” he said. Some of the staff members, including Jagdev Singh, Satinder Kaur Bedi, Devinder Kaur, Pawan Sharma and Khem Singh, maintained that the disturbance was caused due to the use of mobile by Inderjit Kaur and her husband, Baltej Singh. On the other hand, Baltej Singh and Inderjit Kaur stated that they had been framed as they were only acting to check copying. However, they could not explain why they insisted on performing duty together at the same centre. Dr Indu had earlier found that discord among staff at the examination centre was a contributory factor that drove Sarabjit Singh to commit suicide. She had recommended transfer of the staff at the centre. Earlier, some students, their parents and office-bearers of some organisations had complained to Dr Indu that disharmony among the staff had created problems for the students appearing in chemistry paper held on March 2. Sarabjit Singh of Ghungrana village had committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his house as he could not fare well in the examination.
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Makrand works in films to earn for plays
Ludhiana, March 25 Makrand Deshpande told the media that the play was written and directed by him in 1993 and revised in 1997, 2001 and finally in 2006. He said: “Ansh Theatre came up on the platform in front of Prithvi Theatre in 1993. We staged several nukkad plays. “But the next year we were told to perform inside Prithvi Theatre. I have never adapted or staged a play written by anyone else. At Ansh Theatre, we make our own costumes stage settings and own music.” He said dreams were the stuff the life was made of. Makrand Deshpande has acted in films like “Swades”, “Company”, “Road” and “Chameli”. He is making a cameo appearance as a lawyer in the serial “Kyonki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi”. He said he worked in films and serials so that he could earn money to put it on stage plays. The cast of the play includes Nivideta Bhattacharya, Anil Yadav and Anil Mistry.
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Heart check-up camp today
Ludhiana, March 25
The camp was being held in collaboration with the Rotary Club, Ahmedgarh , according to Mr Vijay Kumar Singla, president of the club. CME on ultrasound: The Ludhiana Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (LOGS) will hold a live workshop and the CME on ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology in the auditorium of Christian Medical
College and Hospital here tomorrow.
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Donation gives sight to two
Ludhiana, March 25 According to members of the Inder’s family, he had pledged to donate his eyes after death on being motivated by Mr Balwinder Singh
Bhathal, a Punjab police employee and activist of an eye donation movement in this region. After the death of Inder Singh, following a brief illness, his family informed Mr Bhathal indicating their willingness to honour the pledge taken by the donor. Mr Bhathal said the “antim
ardas” of Inder Singh would be performed at his village on March 26 where both the recipients would not only pay their respect to the departed soul, who provided them with invaluable gift of sight, but also motivate other people to donate their eyes. Eye donation pledge forms would also be filled on this occasion. Incidentally, Inder Singh happens to be the first person in his village to donate his eyes.
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Sports meet at dental college concludes
Ludhiana, March 25 Baba Jaswant Singh, Chairman of the institute, was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. In his address, Baba Jaswant Singh said everyone needed a break from the monotonous and dull routine and the students learnt the art of discipline and cooperation, team work. The interns bagged the overall trophy. The winners and runners up were given medals and certificates. The Principal of the institute addressed the gathering and congratualted the winners. Dr Vikram Prabhakar, Vice-Principal read out the vote of thanks. Final results: football (boys)- 3rd year students 1, interns 2; volleyball (boys)- 3rd year students 1 and final year students 2; cricket (boys)- final year students 1 and Ist year students 2; throwball (girls)- 2nd year students 1 and interns 2; table tennis (boys)- interns 1 and final year students 2; table tennis (girls)- final year students 1 and interns 2; carrom (boys)- final year students 1 and interns 2; carrom (girls)- 2nd year students 1 and 3rd year students 2; chess (boys)- staff 1 and 2nd year students 2; chess (girls)- interns drew with 3rd year students and shared the top honours.
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Punjab softball squads to be honoured
Ludhiana, March 25 Mr P N Passi, honorary secretary, Mr Sanjeev Gupta, IG, Punjab Police and president of the Punjab Softball Association,respectively, announced this decision today . The function would be held at Ramgarhia Girls College, Miller Ganj, here on March 29 at 12.30 pm. Mr S K Sharma, IG, Punjab Police, Patiala range, will be the chief guest, Mr Passi informed.
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