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Tension over fare for shifting paddy
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 18 Truck operators registered with the Dasmesh Truck Operators Union, Kup, commission agents, rice sheller owners and officials of state procurement agency PUNGRAIN locked horns over the issue of fare for shifting the paddy from Kup and Falaund purchase centers to various local rice shellers. While the officials insisted that the operators would be paid Rs 1.43 per bag (about Rs 400 per truck load) for shifting the paddy from centers to depots and shellers of the area, the operators demanded that they should be paid Rs 2,600 per trip. Situation became tense when a few rice sheller owners and commission agents agreed to shift the stuff in trucks owned by them, yesterday. Truck operators turned hostile after two trucks were loaded and tractor trolley were called for the purpose. Drivers of the loaded trucks fled from the scene to avoid direct confrontation with the union activists. Sangrur additional deputy commissioner Indu and DFSO Parveen Vij failed to defuse the situation and ultimately the trucks had to be unloaded late in the evening.Office-bearers of the associations concerned were called to the deputy commissioner’s office today but the talks proved futile. According to Dalbir Singh, president of the union, the officials of PUNGRIAN had fixed fare for shifting paddy to local rice shellers. “While we have been receiving Rs 2,600 per round they insisted on paying Rs 1.43 per quintal (about Rs 400) per round. The officials instead of listening to our problem tried to exploit rice sheller owners for shifting the produce” said Dalbir Singh adding that two trucks were loaded forcibly. Meanwhile, Chaman Lal Goel, press secretary of the Rice Sheller’s Association, accused the officials of the procurement agencies of harassing the rice sheller owners. He urged the higher authorities to intervene in the matter and insure judicious distribution and shifting of paddy.
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Training on resource management concludes
Ludhiana, October 18 PAU vice-chancellor Manjit Singh Kang,who was the chief guest, distributed certificates among the scientists. He said an awareness about the usefulness of the technologies developed needs to be created among the end users in order to sustain the natural resources while producing enough quality food for the ever-increasing population. Director, Centre and Head, Department of Soils, Viraj Beri, said the Centre of Advanced Studies in Soil Science since its inception had organised 19 such training courses and imparted training on various aspects of soil science to more than 325 scientists from various state agricultural universities and the ICAR institutes. I.M.Chhiba, course coordinator, said during the training more than 50 scientists gave lectures to cover aspects relevant to the course. A compilation of the lectures delivered during this training was brought out and distributed among the participants. S.K.Mann, dean, postgraduate studies, PAU, appreciated the efforts of the organisers in carrying out the activities of the career advancement scheme. New head Inderjit Singh Jaswal has taken over as the head, department of human development, in the PAU College of Home Science. He had also served this department from 1998 to 2003. During 1988 to 1996, he was the head of the department of human development, Jammu University. He has served as a visiting professor in a few European universities. PAUTA meets Chadha The Punjab Agricultural University Teachers Association (PAUTA) executive recently met G.K.Chadha, member, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, who has been appointed chairman of a special committee to review the pay scales of university and college teachers. Chadha is the first academician to head a committee formed by the UGC to plead teachers’ case before the sixth Central Pay Commission. The PAUTA executive met him in New Delhi and apprised him of the anomalies faced by the teachers in the previous pay revision and the career advancement scheme. They invited him to visit PAU in order to have first hand knowledge about the difficulties faced by the teachers working in agricultural universities.
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PU heritage festival concludes
Ludhiana, October 18 While addressing the gathering he said youth were going away from their cultural roots. Such youth festivals provided them an opportunity to get close to their traditions. He said true Punjabi culture was depicted in today's programme. Harish Bedi, another guest of honour, said youth festivals shaped the personality of the individuals. They boosted the feeling of patriotism among the youth. The traditional songs were well sung by the young participants. The suhags and ghories, like "Nikki nikki boondi, nikiya meenh ve vare", “lai ni meri banni da suhaag sohna", “mathe te chamkan vaal mere banre de", which are rare these days, were very appreciated by the audience. The participants were dressed accordingly wearing heavy suits and typical Punjabi jewelry. In mehandi competitions, the students had created many imaginative patterns which were eye-catching. Zardozi, geometrical patterns, shaded mehandi remained the center of attraction.
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From Schools
Ludhiana, October 18 The event was organized by The Art of Living group. The pledge specially prepared by united Nation to curb the evels of poverty, hunger and disease was read in front of the
children. Tarun Bedi, the faculty member of the Art of Living, read the anti-poverty pledge. The endeavour is in line for the Guinness Book of World Record for the most number of people standing simultaneously against poverty
within 24 hours. Dasehra
Tiny- Tots of Kiddies Paradise School, Kocher Market, celebrated the festival of victory over eveil,Dussehra, on the school premises. The little ones dressed up as Lord Ram, Sita and Hanuman stole the show. Director Randhir Singh congratulated the students and explained that the festival is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil. Bal Bharati Public School also celebrated Dussehra today. Students of Montessori wing, came dressed up as different character from
Ramayana. Dance contest
Vidit stood first , Rohan Devgan and Avipreet kaur stood second and third, respectively, in a dance competition organized by the Foot Loose Dace Academy at Guru Nanak Bhawan last night. Children between 4 and 15 participated and danced on latest pappy number. According to Vinay Verma, organizer of the academy, 1,000 dancers participated for the auditions out of which 150 participants were short listed to perform on a stage. Bollywood Choreographer, Hites Kumar, was the judge and Laughter Challenge III winner Chandan Prabhaker was the chief guest. Youth festival
The All-India Mahatama Hans Raj Aryan Inter- Zonal youth festival was inaugurated at DAV public School here today.About 1,600 students from 45 schools from Punjab participated in the competition. Results: (Light vocal): DAV inter National School, Amritsar, Ist; Arya Senior Secondary
School, Nabha, IInd; LRS DAV Senior Secondary School, Abhor, IIIrd.
(Vedic Mantras): DAV International School, Amritsar, Ist; Police DAV Public School, Jalandhar, IInd; DAV Public
School, BRS Nagar, Ludhiana, and DAV Public Laurance Road, Amritsar, IIIrd. (Hindi debate): Police DAV Public
School, Jalandhar cantonment, Ist; DAV Public School, Ludhiana, IInd; DAV Public School,
Amritsar, IIIrd.
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From Colleges
Ludhiana, October 18 Rajat of BCA 1st year, Anchal of BA Ist year and Harish of B.Com II presented their papers on the topic. Students also took part in various cultural, academic and sports activities organised by the university. About 150 students from the North- East and South Indian universities also took part in the camp. They also paid obeisance at Shirdi temple. Youth festival: Folk dancers of Gujranwala Guru Nanak Khalsa College registered thumping victory for the 11th time in the Panjab University Zonal Youth Festival organised at Govt SCD College, Ludhiana. The Bhangra dancers were felicitated by the college authorities. Gurdip Singh, MA student, was selected the 2nd best dancer among boys.
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US students visit RIMT
Mandi Gobindgarh, October 18 The team was welcomed by institute’s director-general B.S. Bhatia and director Surender Singh. The team interacted with students and faculty members of the department of business management. They shared their views on the current global economic scenario and discussed the role the USA and India could play in the world economy and the issues of common economic interests. Taylor also shared about the management programmes being conducted in her university.
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Chief Justice lays stone of judicial complex
Ludhiana, October 18 Addressing the gathering, the Chief Justice specially paid rich tributes to the two local judges-N.C.Prashar and P.K.Goel, who had sacrificed their lives during terrorism. He said their statutes would be installed after the completion of the complex. He asked the district administration and Bar members locate the whereabout of their children, so that they could be properly taken care. Justice Uma Nath Singh, Punjab and Haryana High Court judge also addressed the gathering. Speaking on the occassion, District and Sessions Judge Ludhiana G.K. Rai said with the completion the new complex the working environment for the judges and lawyers would substantially improve. Earlier, Chief Justice Jain was accorded guard of honour by a Punjab police contingent. Justice Mehatab Singh Gill, chairman, building committee, Justice Uma Nath Singh, administrative judge, Ludhiana district, Justice Harbans Lal, Justice Rajiv Bhalla and Justice Mohinder Pal were welcomed by District and Sessions Judge G K Rai and Jagraon's Subdivisional Judicial Magistrate Gurdarshan Kaur Dhaliwal. The President of District Bar Association-Hemant Kalia, Member Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana-Balwinder Goel, Jagraon Bar Association President-Ashwani Attray, Samrala Bar Association President-Uttam Chand, Mr. Attrey President Bar Association Jagroan expressed gratitude to Chief Justice for according special attention for the construction of new Court Complex at Jagroan. All the Judicial Officers of Ludhiana Sessions Division including the Additional Sessions Judges- M S Virdi, A K Mehta, Gurbir Singh, R L Ahuja, A S Garewal, P S Dhanoa, H P S Mahal, Civil Judge Senior Division-K S Cheema, CJM-Rajinder Aggarwal, Additional Civil Judge Senior Division-Tarsem Mangla attended the function.
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Kang opens sabhyacharak mela
Ludhiana, October 18 The Nihangs, “baazigars”, and snake charmers were a visual treat. Ramta, a leading singer of the old guard of the Punjabi folk tradition, enthralled the audience. Display of martial art techniques by Nihangs from Ranjit Akhara, Patiala, had the audience on the edge of their seats. The “baazigars” of the Jagir Singh group from Bhagoke village in Ferozepur district presented interesting feats of physical skills. The exercise of three gymnasts coming out of a single small ring won them a big round of appreciation. At least 120 snake charmers had curious onlookers watching the reptiles swaying in front of their faces, following closely the movement of the ‘been’ (musical instrument). The North Zone Cultural Committee, Patiala, sent in teams for different performances, including Haryanvi dance, “dhamaal” and songs. Leading singers, including Ravinder Grewal and Manjit Roopowalia gave small performances. The foundation honoured the family of late MLA Ajit Kumar and Prithipal, founder chairman of the Rural Sports Promotion Council. Poetical compositions were rendered by Surjit Pattar, Inderjit Hassanpuri, Tirlochan Lochi and Gurbhajan Singh Gill. The venue had stalls of ethnic products on exhibition, including ‘charkha’, ‘chakla-velna’, ‘baati’ and valtohi, besides others. Books on Punjabi literature had negligible takers. The festival was inaugurated by Punjab Agricultural University vice-chancellor M.S.Kang. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, MP, inaugurated Punjabi Virasat Bhawan and announced a grant of Rs 5 lakh for the promoting the mela. Swami Shankeranand Bhuriwale inaugurated the open air theatre. The mela is schedule to be held at Barnala for two days. Jagdev Singh Jassowal, the spirit behind the mela, will call upon the Chief Minister for greater attention towards preserving the cultural heritage
of the state.
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