Potato can grow in Punjab in low temperature condition too

By Punjabnewswire AMRITSAR, MAY 7

By adopting certain changes in plantation and introducing new varieties, potato can be grown in Punjab at large scale even during the low-temperature conditions. This conclusion has been made by Assistant Professor Dr.Kanwaljit Singh at Department of Agriculture, Khalsa College, here, in his Ph.D thesis, which had been lauded as a major research work in the field.

 Dr.Kanwalji who was conferred the Ph.D degree recently by Guru Nanak Dev University had conducted the research and found that three varieties of potato including Atlantic, Lady Rosetta and Kufri Chipsona-I were right ones to be adopted for the cultivation. ``As this region witness low temperature, potato is difficult to grow but these varieties are fit for cultivation though sowing has to be planned in accordance with the experts’ advise’’,  said he.

 While thanking Principal Dr.Daljit Singh and Head of Department Dr.JS Bal for his research work, Dr.Kanwaljit said in Punjab more than 85000 hectare of area is under potato cultivation which can be enhanced and it will earn dividends for farmers as a cash crop. He also suggested
that to overcome the glut, the processing industry has to be introduced to process potato as chips or other commercial eatable items.

 He also stressed that varieties to be cultivated in Punjab could be highly beneficial for commercial diversification. He also thanked his guide and supervisor Dr.Gurbax Singh and co-supervisor Dr.RS Marwaha and said the study was important because Amritsar region of state was considered unsuitable for potato growing but they have found that if planted in first week of October, these varieties bring better quality and quantity and commercial cultivation is also possible in the region.

Pritpal elected PSASA president

By Punjabnewswire4u

CHANDIGARH, MAY 7  

Mr Pritpal Singh, Deputy Director Inspection O/o Director, Treasury & Accounts, Punjab, Chandigarh has been unanimously elected president of the Punjab State Accounts Services Association  in the annual general body meeting held at Panchayat Bhawan in Sector 18 here today.,

Other bearers of the association elected were Preet Pal Singh Bawa, D.C.(F&A),  as Senior Vice President, Mr Balwinder Singh Matharoo, D.C.(F&A) as General Secretary,  Mr Piara Ram, J.C.(F&A)  and Mr Gurnam singh, DC(F&A) as Vice President,  Mr Karamjit Singh, D.C.(F&A) as Office Secretary, Mr Avtar Singh, D.C.(F&A) and Mr Som Nath Bhatt, AC(F&A) as Press Secretary, Mr Davinder Singh, AC(F&A) as Finance Secretary, Mr Charanjit Singh, A.C.(F&A) as Audit Office.

Retired judge to be chairman of Vimukat Jaati Commission

By Punjabnewswire4u

CHANDIGARH, MAY 5

            The Punjab Government would soon appoint a retired Judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court as the Chairman of Vimukat Jaati Commission to ascertain various issues related to Vimukat Jaatis. 

A direction to this effect was given by Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal to the office of Advocate General during a meeting with a deputation of Punjab Pardesh Vimukat-Jaati Sangathan led by its president Dr. Tarsem Singh Mahla, held here late last evening at the Chief Minister’s official residence.

Disclosing this, a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s office informed that on this occasion, Mr. Badal assured the deputation that state government would consider their all legitimate demands sympathetically. He also directed the SC/BC Welfare department to implement all the decisions, which had already been taken during earlier meetings with the Sangathan pertaining to the reservation in the Government jobs, allotment of five marla plots and various benefits under other welfare schemes.

Reiterating the firm commitment of SAD-BJP government for the welfare of the oppressed sections of the society, the Chief Minister asked the organization to work in unison with the policies and programs of the state government for benefiting their community in particular and the state in general.

Mr. Badal said that it was only the SAD-BJP government that had constituted Vimukat Jaatiyaan Bhalai Board for the first time in the State to ensure the over all development of the poor and backward communities.

On the occasion all the leaders of the Vimukat Jaati Sangathan also gave assurance to work hard with full dedication and devotion to meet the high expectations of the Chief Minister for the overall development of the community.

Punjab to regularize contractual ANMss

By Punjabnewswire4u

CHANDIGARH, MAY 5

            The Punjab Government would regularize all the contractual Health Female workers (ANMs) who have completed three years of service in the state.

A decision to this effect was taken by Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal during a meeting with a 10-member deputation of Contract Multi Purpose Health Workers (Female) Union, Punjab led by its State President Ms. Narinder Kaur here late last evening at the Chief Minister’s official residence.

After giving a patient hearing to the grievances of the deputation, the Chief Minister directed the Principal Secretary Health Mrs. Vini Mahajan to immediately chalk out the modalities to regularize these health workers against all the 1154 vacant posts in the Health Department and for the adjustment of the remaining take up the matter with Government of India (GoI) for early creation of about 400 additional posts. Mr. Badal assured the deputation that all the Auxiliary Nurses Midwives (ANMs) would be adjusted positively besides, their all other genuine demands would also be considered on priority

Ashwani Kumar Sharma appointed new DIPR

By Punjabnewswire4u

CHANDIGARH, MAY 4

          The Punjab Government today ordered the posting and transfers three IAS officers with immediate effect.

          Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that Mr. Jagpal Singh Sandhu Principal Secretary Local Government has been posted as Principal Secretary Transport while Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta has been posted as Secretary Local Government in addition to his existing charge of Sports and Youth Welfare.

          Meanwhile, Mr. Ashwani Kumar Sharma, Joint Principal Secretary to the Deputy Chief Minister has been posted as Director Information & Public Relations in addition to his present assignment.

Punjab Vidhan Sabha mourns Sarbjit Singh tragic demise

 By Punjabnewswire4u

CHANDIGARH, MAY 3

          The Punjab Vidhan Sabha today paid glowing tributes to Mr. Sarbjit Singh describing him as a ‘National Martyr’.

          The Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal moved a resolution which was unanimously passed by the state assembly. The resolution read as:

“Today’s emergency session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha expresses deep grief over the merciless killing of Mr. Sarbjit Singh in the prison in Pakistan. This house pays rich tribute to Mr. Sarabjit Singh, believing him to be a martyr of the country.

This House strongly asks the Central government to build up international pressure to get the causes of the martyrdom of Mr. Sarabjit Singh investigated by an impartial International agency.

          This house also asks the Central government to initiate strong and effective diplomatic efforts to ensure the safety of prisoners belonging to India and of Indian origin, who are lodged in the prisons of Pakistan or other countries”.

          No other business was transacted in the house as a mark of respect to the departed soul.