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Panel on Krishi Vigyan Kendras visits PAU
Ludhiana, November 21 Mr J.N.L. Srivastava, former Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, while inaugurating the workshop stated on the role and performance of KVKs, particularly with respect to soil and water conservation, productivity and diversification. He hoped that the KVKs would continue to play a prominent role in these spheres in the region. Information and communication technology will be a special focus of these KVKs in future which will also impart training in entrepreneurship in both farm and non-farm sectors and initiate a holistic approach for sustainable development, he added. Assistant Director-General (Agriculture Extension), Dr. B.S. Hansra, spoke on the objectives of the workshop and said the committee would look into the performance and achievements of all 329 KVKs set up in the Ninth Plan period. Countrywide 492 KVKs will determine and prioritise their activities in agro - production, reservation and innovative extension technology. The procedures adopted by KVKs and the recommendations of the committee will form the backdrop of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan. Zonal coordinator, Indian Council of Agricultural Research Zone - I, A.K. Mehta, presented the report and added that of the 10 KVKs which have excelled, six belong to Punjab. The team of the Independent Evaluation and Impact Analysis include Mr J.N.L. Srivastava, Dr K.V. Raman, former member, Agricultural Services Recruitment Board, Dr S.S. Acharya, honorary professor, Institute of Development Studies, Dr B.S. Hansra, Assistant Director-General (agriculture extension), ICAR. Officers from more then 63 KVKs of the zone, including directors of extension education of six state agriculture universities are attending the meet. Dr S.S. Gill, Director of Extension Education, PAU, Dr Sat Paul Mehra, Additional Director of Extension Education, and other officers of the university were also present at the workshop.
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Employees’ election scene at PAU hots up
Ludhiana, November 21 The reigning group led by Mr D.P. Maur, which has been in the saddle for the past 10 years, is laying claim to the 15 posts of the executive committee under the banner of the PAU Employees Forum with Mr Amrit Pal as the candidate for the post of general secretary. However, the ruling group is facing a fierce challenge from the PAU Employees Progressive Front headed by Mr Avinash Sharma and the PAU Employees United Front led by Mr Ashok Mohindroo. If the prevailing mood of the employees is any indication, the elections to the top posts, including that of president and general secretary, will witness a triangular contest. Mr Maur is locked in the electoral battle for the post of president with Mr Avinash Sharma and Mr Ashok Mohindroo, Mr Amrit Pal is pitted against Mr Manmohan Singh and Mr Asa Singh Pannu. Addressing a rally of the employees near Engineering College on the PAU campus, Mr Maur listed the achievements during his tenure. He claimed that computer test for clerks and senior assistants was abolished allowances to employees were granted at revised rate, vacant posts of promotional ministerial staff were filled single audit system was adopted and funds were allocated for repair and renovation of quarters of the employees. Mr Amrit Pal, Mr Charanjeet Singh Grewal, and Mr Krishan Sachdeva, among others, also addressed the rally. At the rally organised by the PAU Employees United Front, the presidential candidate, Mr Mohindroo, highlighted several pending demands of the employees which, he said, would be taken up with the authorities if his group was voted to power. He said many crucial demands like left-out categories, pay scales of several cadres, including laboratory assistants and drivers, and downscaling of staff had been hanging fire. He claimed that the PAU Lab Assistants Association with a membership of more than 500, had extended its support to his group. Joining the issue with other contenders, functionaries of the PAU Employees Progressive Front made scathing attacks on the present leadership, charging it with neglecting the vital interests of the employees. Speakers, including Mr Avinash Sharma and Mr Manmohan Singh, at a rally at Thapar Hall on the campus, said their group would strive to create a conducive atmosphere and fight for justice.
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Media’s role in information dissemination highlighted
Ludhiana, November 21 During his first interaction with mediapersons here today, he said he was soliciting cooperation from the journalistic fraternity to highlight the latest research being carried out at the premier university and its allied centres. Since farming was the main occupation of the state, there was great need to supplement information about various agrarian practices being developed at the varsity, he pointed out. Mr Gill said farmers were by and large educated and evinced keen interest in the information provided by the varsity in newspapers and other mediums from time to time. In light of this, it was imperative that officials at the Communication Centre and mediapersons supplement each other. He assured those present that the suggestions forwarded to him would be implemented in the coming days. He also added that he always welcomed healthy criticism and would be always available for any information pertaining to the university. On the occasion, Mr S.S. Gill, Director, Extension Education, pointed out that the university would benefit from the varied 30 year journalistic experience of Mr Gill.
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Parents, students freak out at Sacred Heart annual fete Our Correspondent
Ludhiana, November 21 The fete was formally inaugurated by the Director of the school, Rev. Father Davis, and the Principal, Sr. Sobel. The festive fervour was contagious as young and old alike freaked out at the fete. Mouth watering snacks and beverages, Chinese and Indian food were served amidst all the merry making. Lucky Draw, fishing the bottle and hoopla were mega hit games while people also thronged feeding the clown and hunting the duck stalls. Tombola was another attraction and drew a tremendous response from people. Raffle Draw was a major crowd puller. Numerous grand prizes were awarded to the winners of the lucky draw. Ms Garima Singh, Deputy Commissioner - Income Tax, was the guest of honour. Singing contest
USPC Jain Public School, Chandigarh Road, organised a Vedic chorus singing competition in collaboration with the Ved Prachar Mandal yesterday. Ms Alak Nanda (IAS, AC, PUDA, Ludhiana), who was the chief guest, appreciated the attempt to promote Vedic teachings and values. Various schools of Ludhiana including Spring Dale,
BCM, St. Joseph School , participated in the competition. Mr Rajan Jindal and Mr Vinay Khurana lighted the lamp to inaugurate the competition. The judges, Ms Sunita Mago (Malerkotla), Kumari Namrita Soni and Ms Namita Sharma announced the results. USPC Jain Public School team got the first position while
BCM, Dugri, won the second prize. Team from BCM, Chandigarh Road bagged the third prize. Mr
M.P. Jain, school Secretary, and Ms Yachana Chawla, Principal, thanked the dignitaries and congratulated the
winners. Gurpurb function
Sant Kirpal Singh Sewa Panthi Senior Secondary School, Neelon, organised a function to celebrate Gurpurb here yesterday. Bhog of Akhand path was performed on Sunday. The function started with the chanting of
'wahe guru' and a ‘prabhat pheri’ was taken out. Nirmal Kaur, a student of Class X, gave an inspiring account of Guru Nanak Dev ji’s life. Children recited
‘‘sakhis’’ from the life of Guru Sahib. Lovpreet recited a shabad.
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BVM School celebrates
annual day
Ludhiana, November 21 Ms Anu Gupta, Principal of the school, welcomed the chief guest and members of the BVM Trust. She read out the annual report on this occasion. The students presented various items during the cultural programme. The main attractions of the function were Karele Ki Sagai, Ambarsare Papad, Aisa Desh Hai Mera, Boogy Woogy, Rajasthani dance and musical concert. The dandia dance performance was
applauded by the audience. The function concluded with Vande Matram.
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Students visit trade fair
Ludhiana, November 21 They learnt about various aspects of the promotion of products and services both in the domestic and international market. The state and international pavilions offered them a window to a broad product spectrum ranging from high technology goods and those with traditional character.
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Chemical peeling good for skin: study
Ludhiana, November 21 Giving detailed results of the study, Dr Alka Dogra, Professor and Head, Department of Skin and VD at the DMCH, observed that chemical peeling had been used since time immemorial to smoothen and improve the skin. “Nowadays, more sophisticated agents and techniques are available. They are specially used for blemishes, wrinkles, photoageing, acne, chicken pox and traumatic scars. Blemishes or chloasma are present on the face in both females and males,” she said. The study, conducted by Dr Surpriya Gupta, was focused on the pivotal role of two chemical agents - trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and glycolic acid (GA) in controlling blemishes. Dr Dogra said during the study patients were divided into two groups of 25 each. Three peels were carried out at three weekly intervals with 20 per cent TCA and 50 per cent GA. The patients were put into pre-peel, peel and post-peel programmes. The patients were followed up for a period of 30 days after the last peel. A technical MASI score was calculated in each patient on every visit. It was found out that both agents showed good response with more rapid response with TCA. Side effects were minimum and in the follow-up period there was no recurrence. The tolerance profile of GA was better over TCA. She concluded that factors found to cause blemishes included sun exposure, hormonal causes, genetic factors, use of oral contraceptive pills and overuse of cosmetics. The routine use of sunscreens was being recommended as these had a preventive role in controlling blemishes.
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11 sportspersons honoured
Ludhiana, November 21 The organisers felicitated 11 Sikh sportspersons who had represented India in different international meets. They were given Rs 11,000 each for their contribution in the promotion of sports. The honoured sportspersons included, Subedar Sohan Singh (silver medal winner in the Asian games), Olympian Jagdev Singh, hockey Olympian Col Jaswant Singh Sidhu, Asian Games medalist athlete Joginder Singh, hammer thrower and silver medalist in the Asian Games in 1974 Tehran, N.S Grewal, Maninder Kaur Dhillon, Ranjit Singh, Arjuma awardee Jagjit Singh, gold medal winner athlete Manjit Kaur, gold medal winner relay runner Rajwinder Kaur and Sucha Singh Dhesi. Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti, Jathedar, Akal Thakt gave away prizes to the winners. Mr Dalmeg Singh, secretary, SGPC, Mr Mahesh Inder Singh Grewal, former Punjab minister and secretary, Nanaka Sahib Education Trust, and other members of the trust were present during the closing ceremony. Jai Ram of Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Daroli Kalan was declared best athlete among boys while Sukhjeet Kaur of Mata Sahib Kaur College, Talwandi Sabo, was named the best athlete among the girl participants. Other results: Athletics championship trophy (boys)— Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Daroli Kalan; Girls section—Mata Sahib Kaur College of Talwandi Sabo; Hockey (boys)— Mata Gujri College, Fatehgarh Sahib; Football (boys)— Mata Gujri College, Fatehgarh Sahib; Volleyball (boys)—Guru Nanak College, Batala; (Girls)— Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Mumbai; Handball (girls)—Mata Sahib Kaur College, Talwandi Sabo; Kho-kho(girls)— Mata Ganga Khalsa College, Kottan; Badminton (boys)— Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, (Girls)— Sant Baba Dalip Singh Memorial College, Domeli; Table tennis (boys)— Khalsa College, Patiala, (Girls)— Mata Gujri College of Fatehgarh Sahib; Weightlifting (boys)— Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College, Amritsar.
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Amitoj wins silver medal
Ludhiana, November 21 According to Mr Baljeet Singh Gill, Vice Principal of the BVM School, eight students of this school took part in the championship and Amitoj brought laurels to her school in the 5-8 years category. Other participants from this school were Guneet, Neelakasha, Viha, Gurvinder, Tarun Thapar, Sumit Sharma and Ankur. Mr Mitter Sain, president, BVM Trust, and Ms Santosh Mehra, Principal of the school, congratulated the students who competed in this meet.
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