2,811 inspections conducted under labour laws
Chandigarh: The inspectorate staff of Haryana labour Department conducted 2,811 inspections under various labour laws and launched 375 prosecutions during September 2013. Out of total 375 prosecutions, 271 prosecutions were launched under Factories Act, 1948. A spokesman said that the Department detected 300 violations of various kinds and recovered a sum of over Rs 47.49 lakh as fine. As many as 231 convictions were obtained during the month. Also, 66 industrial disputes were got settled by the conciliation officers of labour Department and 17 disputes were withdrawn by workers or trade unions. The Department recovered Rs 117.83 lakh as unpaid contribution and donation of wages from the employers and spent Rs 144.592 lakh on various labour welfare schemes.
CPS welcomes HC decision on HSTRB
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Education Rao Dan Singh has welcomed the decision of Punjab and Haryana High Court to dismiss the petition seeking termination of Haryana School Teachers Recruitment Board (HSTRB) and said that this has paved the way for selection of teachers in the state. Singh said that after this decision by the Court, recruitment of eligible teachers would be made in the state on merit basis.
HBSE to conduct teachers’ eligibility test
Chandigarh: Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE), Bhiwani will conduct Haryana teachers’ eligibility test on February 1 and 2. A spokesman said that the test would be conducted for teachers for level-1 for class 1 to 5 (primary teacher), level-2 for class 6 to 8 (TGT) and level-3 (PGT). The process of online registration would commence from December 16 and the last date has been fixed as December 27.
Thapar varsity to host series of lectures
Patiala: Mechanical Engineering Department of Thapar University is hosting a series of lectures by Fulbright Specialist Prof Romesh C Batra of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, US under the Fulbright Programme. An alumnus of Thapar University and a prolific researcher world-renowned for his work on the strength of materials, Prof Batra is the Clifton C Garvin Professor of the Engineering Science and Mechanics Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He will conduct lectures for graduate students of the university in continuum mechanics till January first week.
FIITJEE launches a unique test for students
Amritsar: To help students fight confusions regarding careers to choose from and help them choosing the right one depending upon their propensity and potential, FIITJEE, has come out with a first-of-its-kind examination -- Escape Velocity Test -- that would weigh their aptitude, discover the potential and help them set academic goals so that they achieve professionally what they aspire for. The test can be taken up by students of class V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII and XII pass. This test will be online and will be held from January 4 to 10. The last date of registration is December 26.
Oath of office to be administered to Jagjeet Singh
Chandigarh: Haryana Power Minister Capt Ajay Singh Yadav would administer the oath of office to Jagjeet Singh as the member of Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission on December 19. The oath ceremony would be organized in the office of Power Minister at 8th floor, Haryana Civil Secretariat here at 11 am.
143 donate blood at donation camp
Chandigarh: A blood donation camp was organised by Property Consultants Association which witnessed good participation at Sector 22. The camp was held in association with PGIMER Blood Transfusion Department headed by Dr Anita. Mayor Subhash Chawla was the chief guest who also inaugurated the camp. A total of 143 donors donate the blood. Association felicitated the donors with mementoes, certificates and refreshment.
Soil conservator nabbed in bribery case
Chandigarh: Punjab State Vigilance Bureau has nabbed divisional soil conservation officer red handed accepting bribe of Rs 4,000. Sursh Arora, Chief Director-cum-DGP Vigilance Bureau Punjab said that Bureau has caught Bhajan lal, soil conservator posted at Patiala demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 4,000 from complainant Rakesh Singh of Bala Ji Irrigation Systems ltd. The complainant approached the Bureau and alleged that soil conservator was demanding a bribe from him for releasing his cheques relating to work done by the company.
Illegal colonies: Committee submits report
Chandigarh: The committee constituted under the chairmanship of Haryana Public Works Department (Buildings and Roads) Minister Randeep Singh Surjewala to authorise the unauthorised colonies has submitted its report. The recommendations of this committee would be discussed in the next Cabinet Meeting which would be held on December 18, said Surjewala. He said that Haryana Education Minister Geeta Bhukkal and Haryana Urban local Bodies Minister Savitri Jindal were the other members of the committee.
MTV unveils Gadgets for youth
ludhiana: The MTV, a youth iconic brand in association with Soundlogic, makers of state-of-the-art technology products, has launched an uber cool range of gadgets for the youth – MTV Fashiontronix by Soundlogic. The range is available exclusively on www.cromaretail.com and across 40+ Croma stores for the first 60 days. MTV Fashiontronix by Soundlogic brings together the perfect confluence of MTV’s unique creative edge and Soundlogic’s technical bandwidth to deliver unmatched sound experience. Saugato Bhowmik, Business Head, Consumer Products, Viacom 18 said, “We are extremely delighted to launch this exciting new gadget range with Soundlogic.”
GGSCMT students get placement
Kharar: GGS College of Management and Technology (GGSCMT) has got the distinction of getting placement for 53 of its students with different companies within the campus. The college is first in Punjab to have set up the Campus Business Park (CBP) last year, which helps students from second and third year to start working in companies within the campus and get salaries as well. The college now plans to tie-up with more companies next month, besides also organizing a road show along with CBP in Chandigarh to encourage young entrepreneurs keen on fresh startups. Among the companies who have set up their offices in the college campus are Phi Infosoft Pvt. ltd., E-Drona and Nexgensigma.
Intel devices launched in ’13, vision ’14
Chandigarh: At its first year-end briefing in Chandigarh, Intel in India reflected upon the year 2013 and shared its predictions for 2014. A wide variety of exciting new devices like 2-in-1s, tablets, phablets and Chromebooks with Intel® Inside, that signal the beginning of the next wave of computing in 2014, were also on display at the event. Reflecting upon the year gone, Sandeep Aurora, Director, Marketing and Market Development, Intel South Asia said, “In 2013, Intel launched a range of exciting products focusing on innovation and delivering next generation processors that became the backbone for a new era of thinner, faster and more portable devices.
Haryana to empanel six more banks
Chandigarh: Haryana Government will empanel six additional banks for disbursement of pension through e-pension system. A spokesman said that these banks included Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Corporation Bank, Haryana Gramin Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and UCO Bank. The pensioner or family pensioner is free to opt for any of these empanelled banks for having their pension or family pension account. The bank branch could be located anywhere in the country, he added. He said that the bank account would be a saving account operated singly by the account holder.
However it would not be allowed to be operated open by another person by virtue of a power of attorney executed in his favour.