World suicide prevention day contest

Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 4:58 PM

PAU Extends date for receiving entries

Ludhiana: August 29th, 2017: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen)::

Dr. Sarabjeet Singh, Professor of Journalism, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), informed today that the last date for receiving entries for World Suicide Prevention Day Contest (by PAU) has been extended till Friday i.e. September 1, 2017. He said the University has already received a number of entries and there was huge enthusiasm among participants throughout the state. It is noteworthy here that the College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, PAU, is organizing this state level contest in connection with suicide prevention initiatives. Every year World Health Organization (WHO) and International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) mark September 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day. This year the theme is “Take a minute – Change a life.”

Giving details, Dr. Sarabjeet Singh said, “The contest includes five competitions, namely writing of an essay, poetry, story, slogan coining, and poster making. There are two levels for participation: Level I- Students from class 9th to 12th and Level II – Youth in the age group of 18-35 years (residing in Punjab).” The topics have been designed in such a way that builds the remedial and coping skills of the people, thereby, helping them face the odds of life, he added. These include ‘How to pass difficult moments of life?,’ ‘Suicide: A Problem, not a Solution,’ ‘Perseverance is the hallmark of Punjabis,’ ‘Shun big fat Weddings/Bhogs,’ and ‘Boost brotherhood – Reduce tension.’  

           For essay contest, the word limit is 400-500 words, the creative poem should have a minimum of 8 lines, the number of slogans should be 3 to 5, the size of the poster should be half chart and story should be in less than 1000 words, he told. The language for the contest can be Punjabi, Hindi or English, he said. One can participate in one or more competitions, he said, adding that entries should be one’s own creation and no plagiarism should be involved.

Soft copies of entries can be sent at psvpau@gmail.com or hard copies can be mailed by post to Head, Department of Agricultural Journalism, Languages and Culture, PAU, Ludhiana.  Winners will be honored at PAU on Sunday i.e. September 10.

Chartered Accountants’ Day Celebrated at Ludhiana

Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 3:36 PM

A Joyful and Eventful day

Ludhiana: 1st July 2016: (Punjab Sreen Bureau):

Following a glorious tradition of professional excellence, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has completed 66 years of its superb existence on 1st July, 2016. It is a national event and a historic occasion, which reminds countrymen about accountancy profession’s wonderful on going journey of success that started decades back on 1st July, 1949 with the inception of ICAI. This is a matter of pride for not just the Chartered Accountants but for the nation as a whole.

Ludhiana Branch of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India celebrated this great occasion at ICAI Bhawan Ludhiana, where 250 CAs and their families and 200 CA Students participated to re-affirm their commitment to carry on the rich tradition of excellence of ICAI. 

The Program commenced with the Flag Hoisting by Chairman CA. Arun Rattan who congratulated all the members of the profession and the CA students on this auspicious occasion. He explained the various activities of Ludhiana Branch for its members and the CA Students and said that this event shall further foster the cordial relationship amongst the members and their families. It shall strengthen their unity. 

As a matter of Social Responsibility Measure, Tree Plantation & the Blood Donation Camp was organized this was very well supported by the Team of Doctors from DMC&H.  More than 150 units of blood were donated for this noble cause. 

With a view to make the CAs aware about the importance of taking care of health, a Free Health Check-up Camp, Bone Marrow Registry by the Team of Medical Specialists from DMC&H was also organized.                                                                                                                    

Different types of health tests were freely carried and around 100 Members were benefitted.  

Rather than these activities clothes distribution & distribution of Literacy Kits programs were organized. In the closing ceremony, movie tickets were distributed to blood donators to enjoy the CA day evening.

On this occasion Ludhiana ICAI Branch Vice Chairman CA. Ashish Jain, Secretary CA. Sandeep Gupta, Executive Member CA. Rohit Goyal, CA Amanjot Kaur, CA Hitesh Goyal, NIRC member  CA Pankaj Periwal of ICAI  were also present.