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PAU dons caution farmers against late blight
Ludhiana, December 1
For the past two to three years the cultivation of potatoes is being seriously affected by the late blight, a fungal disease, which is more prevalent in
Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Nawanshahr, Ropar and Amritsar districts. A campaign was launched during this cropping season to save the crops from this disease.
Animals’ death due to urea spray: Experts
Ludhiana, December 1
The experts from GADVASU have revealed that nitrate poisoning (for speeding-up fodder growth) on fodder was responsible for the death of 95 buffaloes at a dairy on Tajpur road here on November 28. The experts said despite their repeated warning to farmers, the latter still used urea spray to get good crop at the earliest.
Sukhwinder wins turban tying contest
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Doraha, December 1
Winners of “Dastar Sajaun” and “Shudh Gurbani Ucharan” Competitions were honoured by the managing committee, principal and staff of Guru Nanak National College,
Doraha, during the Gurpurb celebrations that were organised at Dr Ishwar Singh Memorial Hall today.
Former Punjab Public Service Commission member Harbhajan Singh Deol honours Sukhwinder Singh of Guru Nanak National College,
Doraha, on Saturday.
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JD students showcase states’ culture
Ludhiana, December 1
Students of the JD Institute of Fashion Technology yesterday presented a holistic concept in their audio visual presentations “Eye for detail” and by showcasing the cuisines and culture of their respective states. Students were seen dressed up in typical Punjabi attire, traditional Kashmiri phirans and long Assamese
kurtas.
GGN students get insight
into marketing trends
Ludhiana, December 1
Having acquainted themselves with technological advancements in various fields, including agriculture and defence, the management students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses at GGN Institute of Vocational Studies yesterday returned after visiting trade fair at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
Engg college organises AIDS awareness rally
Doraha, December 1
A rally to spread awareness regarding AIDS was organised by pupil teachers of the Doraha College of Education at Government Senior Secondary School, Kaddon village, here today.
Students of the Doraha College of Education carry banners and shout anti-AIDS slogans at Kaddon village on Saturday.
— A Tribune photograph
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From Colleges
Award for GADVASU scientist
Ludhiana, December 1
Narender Singh Sharma, associate professor (bacteriologist), department of veterinary microbiology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, was conferred a Siksha Rattan Puruskar by the India International Friendship Society, New Delhi.
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Delegates from Pak, USA
remember Sahir Ludhianvi
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Ludhiana, December 1
As part of their ongoing celebration, a programme was organised today at the Malwa Central College of Education. The programme was dedicated to celebrated poet Sahir
Ludhianvi, an alumnus of Malwa Khalsa school for Boys being managed by Khalsa
Dewan.
Delegates from Pakistan, USA and Russia at Malwa Central College for Women in Ludhiana on Saturday.
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Shelly wins poster-making contest
Ludhiana, December 1
Shelly, a student of BA II at SDP College for Women, won poster-making contest organised on the occasion of the World AIDS Day celebrations here today.
Priya, BA III, and Isha, BA II, won the second and third prize, respectively.
Despite HC order, quacks thrive
Ludhiana, December 1
The unambiguous directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to take action against unregistered and unqualified medical practitioners in the state and the resolve of the state government to implement the directive notwithstanding, as things stand now, the people in Punjab, and particularly in the industrial capital of the state, have to live with quackery for the time being.
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