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Pathak releases book on weed management Chandigarh, April 19 The 'Handbook of Sustainable Weed Management' edited by Dr H. P. Singh, Lecturer, Dr Daizy Batish, Reader and Dr R. K. Kohli, Professor and Coordinator, Centre for Environment, Panjab University has been published by Haworth Press Inc, New York, London, Oxford and discusses innovative strategies to manage weeds without environmental damage. The hard bound book costs about $ 140. Stating that weeds constitute one of the small but problematic groups of plants exhibiting great diversity, Prof Kohli pointed out that these grew luxuriantly and abundantly in different ecosystems owing to their unique set of traits that made them stronger than the nurtured crops. Prof Kohli added that earlier weeds were controlled using simple methods that did not affect the sustainability of croplands. However, during the later half of the 20th century, weed management relied greatly on herbicides that provided an easy, efficient and reliable method of weed control. "The success story of the herbicides was, however, short-lived as soon it was realised that indiscriminate use of herbicides was counter-productive to environment and human health. The thinking that weeds should not be killed but managed is getting more support now," he said. The handbook , therefore, focuses on preventing dangerous chemicals from endangering the ecosystem or human lives, through novel cultural practices like integrating introduction of cover crops, companion cropping, crop rotation designs, identifying potential HRCs (herbicide resistant crops), using bio-herbicides, allelopathy (plant produced chemicals that affect other plants), microorganisms etc. "Some of the most invasive weeds that we know have come from the USA. These include water Hyacinth, Parthenium, Lantana, Ageratum, Mikernia, and Eupatorium" said Prof Kohli, adding that weeds, especially the invasive ones due to their adaptability grow at the cost of other vegetation. They are nuisance, particularly in agricultural fields, where they compete with crops for resources and cause huge economic losses, he said. The handbook includes notes on different aspects of weed management relevant to modern weed science such as diversification of crops and multiple cropping. It has 25 chapters from 49 leading experts from Asia, Europe, North America and
Australia. The handbook also captures the multifaceted impacts of and approaches to managing weeds from field, farm, landscape, regional, and global perspectives. Illustrated with tables and figures, this book not only describes the various techniques for weed management but also what methods work best for a given site, invasive weed, or invaded crop.
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8,500 apply for CET exam Chandigarh, April 19 Sources added that the number of application forms had gone up substantially from about 6,000 forms which were sold last year. This was mainly due to the fact that the university has offered 100 seats for the Bachelor of Dental Sciences (BDS) course. These include 85 open seats and another 15 seats for foreign nationals/PIO/NRI/ industry sponsored. Other than this, candidates seeking admission to the five-year integrated course at the University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, and the Panjab University Regional Centre will also appear in this test. The university offers 100+15 seats at the university and another 50+5 at Ludhiana. Another 40+15 seats of Bachelor on Pharmacy will be filled through the test. The other courses for which this test will be held include the various BSc (Honours) school programmes in anthropology which has 25+3 seats, biochemistry (25+5), biophysics (25+5), biotechnology (10+5), botany (20+5), chemistry (45+5), computer science (10+5), geology (25+5), mathematics (25+5), mathematics and computing (15+5), microbiology (25+5), physics (40+5) and zoology (25+5).
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DPI defends Principal’s award Chandigarh, April 19 The news report in question has pointed out that the Hindi medium wing of the school had not reported a 100 per cent result, but despite that, the Principal was honoured. The DPI has stated in his communication that the Education Department was running two types of schools under the “Model” and “Non-model” types, where the “Model” schools have English as a medium of instruction and “non-model” schools teach in Hindi. He said in Sector 19, two schools were being run on one premises and that Ms Saroj Gupta had been rightly honoured for achieving 100 per cent result in the “Model” school. Ms Gupta has stated that the Hindi medium school under her charge was a different entity having a different fee structure; curriculum and different examination centre where students had a different series roll numbers. The Tribune reporter, however, contradicts this claim by quoting numerous letters to the Department and other officials stating that the schools have been merged and now both Hindi and English medium schools are one entity. In a letter to the department no. MSSS/19/2K2/120 dated 16-3-2005 the GMSSS Principal herself quoted Endorsement. No DPI-UT-A1-8 dated 13-7-2001 through which the two schools were merged by the orders of the Home-cum-Education Secretary, Chandigarh Administration. The same issue is retreated in letters no MSSS/19/13/2K2 dated 8-3-2002. In her letter no GMSSS/19/03 dated 20-10-04, the Principal writes, “Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 19-D, has been merged with Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 19-C, since last year due to low strength of the students. Therefore, it should be treated as one school. As such, no school exists with the identity of Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 19-D, Chandigarh, and the Government Senior Secondary School (Evening) has already been closed. A packet at the name of GMSSS-19-C has been retained and two packets are being returned herewith”. Meanwhile, it is to be mentioned that the Administration also honoured Mr J.S. Basota, Principal, GMSSS, Sector 47, which has both Hindi and English sections despite the fact that the school did not have 100 per cent result and is one single entity. “It is, therefore, unacceptable that the Principal should take advantage under the garb of “Model” and “non-Model” school category when it comes to seeking an award, but insists that the two schools are now one for other purposes. I, therefore, stand by my story.”
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YPS opens learning centre Mohali, April 19 The inauguration was followed by a presentation orienting school teachers about identifying children with learning difficulties.They were also told about ways and methods to deal with such children within the classroom and the role of the learning centre. "The centre is a result of Dr Dhillion's understanding of learning difficulties and recognising the need for inclusive and supportive education in this field," Mr Rahel F. Tarani, school counsellor, said. While addressing the staff, the Principal described the moment as one of the happiest in his career as an educationist. YPS, Mohali, is the only school in Punjab to have a fully equipped learning centre for its students providing remediation, support and counselling facilities for all its students from kindergarten to Class XII. The centre aims at catering to specific needs of students with learning difficulties ranging from severe dyslexia to mild form of attention deficits. The centre, which has a full-time counsellor and two special educators, would also work to spread awareness about learning difficulties and scientific study techniques among parents, teachers and students.
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Surajpur DAV students excel in contests Panchkula, April 19 A press note issued by the school Principal, Mr R.P. Anand, disclosed that a school team comprising Ramneet, Shivam, Swati and Prateek bagged the first prize in Dev Yagya Pratiyogita and Shreya was adjudged second in Lekh Pratiyogita, Swati Sharma in Mantroucharan and Shakshi in Bhashan Pratiyogita. The bhajan team, that includes Nupur, Nikita, Guryant, Sonal, Gurpreet, Shushant, Subham Rana, Shivangi and Oashi, bagged the second prize.
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DA for university employees Chandigarh, April 19 The enhanced DP/DA will be added in the salary of April. The arrears from January 1 to March 31 will be paid in cash.
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Rehmat-e-Alam conference held Chandigarh, April 19 The Lucknow-based religious scholar was addressing a large congregation at the first-ever Rehmat –e-Alam conference being held at Jama Masjid, Sector 20, under the aegis of Rehmat-e–Alam committee here yesterday. While defining the term ‘jehad’ which stood for ‘reformation and progress of mankind’, he rued that certain people were misinterpreting its true meaning to suit their vested interests. He called upon intellectuals, religious icons and political leaders to propagate the true message of Prophet Mohammad in letter and spirit, rising above caste, creed and religious alienations. Religious bigotry and fanaticism must be condemned at all stages, he reiterated. Other noted religious ulemas ( intellectuals) who addressed the conference included Maulana Mufti Fuzail-ur-Rehman Hilal Usmani, Maulana Shakeel Ahmed Qasmi, Mualan Hussain Ahmed, Pir ji Hafiz Hussain Buria, Mualana Hussain Ahmed, Maulana Zaheer Alam Badr Qasmi, Maulana Mumtaz Ahmed, chairman, state Haj committee, Himachal Pardesh. Elaborate police arrangements were made by the Chandigarh administration. |
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