DAVC-10 hosts national seminar
Chandigarh: The PG Department of Sociology of DAV College here in association with HEAl Society, Chandigarh conducted a one day national seminar on “Media, Society and Culture: Interrelations and Emerging Trends” in the college campus. Varun Gandhi, Member of Parliament (lok Sabha) and Member of Standing Committee on External Affairs, was the chief guest while Hans Raj, MlA and Deputy Speaker, Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha was the guest of honor. The inaugural address by Varun Gandhi focused on the positive role of media and citizen journalism. He said: “Media plays an important role in creating a narrative of society and media should be more strident in this endeavor...rather than being a watchdog it should be a partner in progress of the country.” He also talked about tackling the issues of corruption and shrinking talent pool head on, in order to bring about political reforms on a grander scale.
Haryana issues directions to universities
Chandigarh: In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with students of schools and colleges on February 16, Haryana Government has directed all the State and private Universities and Government and Government aided Colleges in the State to make necessary arrangements so that all students could view and hear the telecast. A spokesman said that Prime Minister would interact with the students of schools and colleges on matters concerning how to reduce exam stress on February 16 from 11 am to 12 noon. He said that the programme would be broadcast live by Doordarshan through DD National, DD News and DD India.
Vigilance nabs Superintendent
Chandigarh: Punjab Vigilance Bureau has nabbed Superintendent of ITI Moga red handed accepting bribe of Rs 20,000. A spokesperson said that Jasveer Singh, Superintendent-cum Group Instructor of ITI Moga was caught on the complaint of Narinderpal Singh, Chairman of Amar Shaheed Bhagat Singh ITI, Moga. The complainant has approached the VB and alleged that the above said accused was demanding Rs 20,000 more from him for helping the students during the ongoing examination in Amar Shaheed Bhagat Singh ITI. The complainant said that he had already paid Rs 20,000 to Jasveer Singh Superintendent on February 5, 2018 and demanding 20,000 more from him. A cass under Prevention of Corruption Act have been registered against the accused at VB police station Ferozepur and further investigations were under progress
KU to organize legal awareness camp
Kurukshetra: The Institute of law, Kurukshetra University will organize a legal awareness camp on february 12, at Govt. Senior Secondary School, Mirzapur (Thanesar) for creating awareness on various socio-legal issues among the students and villagers. Prof. Rajpal Sharma, Director Institute of law said that such programs develop the sense of responsibility among the students towards society.