‘Yoga provides a holistic approach to health’
Chandigarh: The Governor of Haryana, Punjab Haryana and UT Administrator, Kaptan Singh Solanki, while speaking in a symposium on Yoga for Good Health here at CII, said that “Yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being." He said, it is decided that 30000 people will participate at yoga camp on International Day at Capitol Complex in Chandigarh on June 21. The Governor said that the word “yoga” literally means union. Yoga does not mean twisting of body, tying limbs into knots, holding of breath or doing some other exercises. The word “yoga” means, in one’s experience, everything has become one. It is a system of raising human ability to perceive, to enhance individual human beings to realise their ultimate nature. Yoga is the most profound exploration of the very mechanics of life, he added.
‘Know Your case scheme’ launched
Chandigarh: To bring transparency in the functioning of Haryana Police and to provide quality service to the citizens, an innovative programme “Know Your Case” scheme has been implemented, which is yielding encouraging results. Additional Director General of Police, law and Order, Mohd Akil said that special days were fixed on which the general public was invited to visit the police stations and offices of gazetted police officers and obtain correct information about pending FIRs and complaints. Till May 15, thousands of citizens have availed the benefit of this scheme.
Haryana sanctions Rs26.56 crore
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has sanctioned an additional amount of over Rs26.56 crore to complete the construction of new district jails within the stipulated period. A proposal to this effect has been approved by the Chief Minister Manohar lal, said a spokesperson. He said that State government has taken up the construction of new jails in Districts Panipat, Palwal, Rewari and Mewat.
SBI organises customer meet
Chandigarh: Rajnish Kumar, Managing Director, State Bank of India visited Chandigarh and addressed a customer meet held at Hotel Taj here for bank's SME customers, where he responded to the queries of the customers. In the meeting, various suggestions from customers were noted and support to customers was assured. He added that SBI is committed to support economic development, agriculture and SME growth. He also planted saplings at SBI, local head office, Chandigarh and spread the message of environment conservation.
TCYonline gets visual fillip from iDaa, Bookhive
ludhiana: With virtually every other competitive exam in the country going online and students seeking to go beyond simulated testing, Test Prep platform, TCYonline is extending its footprint through tie-up arrangements with nation-wide network of established video learning entities and print publishers.The objective is to offer integrated learning in the form of video tutorials networked with online testing and analytics. To beef-up its video offering, in addition to regular online testing, the ludhiana-based EdTech company has recently joined hands with the renowned multimedia video-content provider firm, iDaa. To give a push to its Government exams preparation program, TCYonline has entered into another arrangement with reputed print publisher, Bookhive India, to share the latter’s solved test papers with the website for SSC CHSl and CBSE (UGC) Net.
Target of direct seeding fixed for district
SAS Nagar: “Direct seeding promises to cut water demand by 40% and it also reduces farming cost. It also requires less effort as compared to the traditional method, said Deputy Commissioner DS Mangat adding that a target for direct seeding of rice in 5000 acre area has been set for the district, for which agriculture department is generating awareness among farmers. Mangat said that during this season, 77000 acre area will be covered under rice cultivation out of which 30000 acre area will be covered for Basmati and direct seeding will be done in 5000 acre area.
Unheard & Unseen: He’s a Robo Champ at 13
Chandigarh: 13-year-old Tushaar Sarin has his eyes set on his goal to make it big in the field of science and technology with a clear vision and intention. Trained by Chandigarh-based RoboChamps, this Class VIII student of Vivek High School, Sector 38 has demonstrated a Robot controlled via cell phone with the help of DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) module. Mobile keypad is used as input control unit of the microcontroller. For controlling the robot, 2 mobile phones are used. One is connected with robot and another is call sending like remote control. Tushaar had started his journey with RoboChamps, about six months back and now he can compete with engineering students.