Live Programme for farmers at PAU

Ludhiana: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), in its initiative Live Programme, advised farmers to sow ‘PR’ varieties of rice. Dr Ranbir Singh Gill, an expert from the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, shed light on the early maturing rice varieties, consuming less water. Agricultural engineer Dr Mahesh Narang urged farmers to take precautionary measures while harvesting wheat, especially during the use of combine and thresher. Principal agro-meteorologist Dr KK Gill updated the attendees with the weather forecast for the coming days. Plant pathologists Dr Amarinder Kaur and Mr Ravinder Bhalooria shed light on farm operations. TNS

Vet varsity holds vaccination camp

Ludhiana: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University organised a one-day COVID-19 vaccination camp on World Health Day at GADVASU’s Centre for One Health. The vaccination drive started at 9 am and was conducted by Ludhiana Civil Surgeon Dr Sukhjeewan Kakkar. Around 100 staff members of the university, aged above 45 years, were vaccinated. Medical Officer Dr Sapna Sethi supervised and coordinated the vaccination team of the state Health Department. Vice-Chancellor Dr Inderjeet Singh urged citizens to come forward and get vaccinated. TNS

PAU celebrates world Health Day

Ludhiana: The Department of Extension Education and Communication Management, College of Community Science, PAU, celebrated World Health Day at Lohgarh village. Dr Kuldeep Singh, head of the department, informed the villagers that extra precautions needed to be taken to keep oneself healthy in corona times. Assistant Professor Dr Preeti Sharma highlighted the importance of washing hands frequently and wearing face mask. Assistant Professor Dr Sukhdeep Kaur discussed the significance of eating healthy to increase the immunity of body. TNS

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