Punjab issues notification for panchayat polls
Chandigarh: Punjab State Election Commission on Tuesday issued notification with regard to Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in the state. With this, the process of filing nominations also begun with no nominations filed on the day one. Spokesperson said that the last date for filing of nominations is September 7, the same would be scrutinised on September 10. The candidates could withdraw their nominations till September 11. The polling would be held on September 19 from 8 am till 4 pm, and the counting would be held on September 22.
Punjab CM extends greetings on Teachers' Day
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Tuesday greeted teachers across the state on Teachers' Day, exhorting them to discharge their duties with dedication, sincerity and commitment to impart quality and value-based education to students for ensuring their bright future. He said that Teacher’s Day was observed as a befitting tribute to eminent educationist and former President late Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, on his birth anniversary, and teachers should emulate him as a role model. Describing teachers as nation builders, the Chief Minister called upon the teaching fraternity to transform the destiny of present and future generations and imbibe qualities of hard work, discipline and leadership among students to enable them to become ideal citizens of the society.
Sodhi mourns Asiad gold medallist’s father death
Chandigarh: Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi on Tuesday expressed profound grief over the demise of father of the Asian Games shotput Gold medallist Tejinder Pal Singh. Tejinder’s father, Karam Singh, breathed his last on Monday when his son reached New Delhi after winning Gold at Asian Games in Jakarta. He was suffering from cancer. Sodhi, in his condolence message, said that the undying efforts of his father and the family contributed hugely to Tejinder’s golden achievement. He said that when Tejinder was practicing at the camp for Asian Games, his father was undergoing treatment, and Tejinder fulfilled the dream of his father by winning gold.
KU releases payment to non-teaching employees
Kurukshetra: The Administration of Kurukshetra University on Tuesday released payment to the non-teaching employees, who have been on strike since August 29. Due to the strike, the work of the University has been severely hit and students are facing lot of problems. Registrar Dr Neena Khanna said that as a goodwill gesture, the Administration has released the payment into the account of the non-teaching employees so that they have cash to manage their routine expenditure. She said that the Administration is open to discuss on all issues, but they need to adopt a positive approach in the negotiations. She called upon the employees to join their duties immediately in the interest of the institution.
Haryana to set up Saudamini Centre
Chandigarh: To facilitate and empower women, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal has accorded approval for setting up Saudamini Centre Siwah in Panipat district at an estimated cost of Rs 3.45 crore. Spokesperson said that the multi service resource centre would be set up in Rajiv Gandhi Khel Parisar, Siwah, which would hold training programmes for skill development and empowerment of rural women. It would also have a library, fitness centre and computer centre. The centre would be run in co-ordination with state’s Sports and Technical Education Departments.
Executive sports management prog inaugurated
Rohtak: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Rohtak on Tuesday inaugurated the two-year Executive Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Management on. Understanding the need of the trained professional managers in the sports industry, IIM Rohtak has introduced the program — the first for any IIM in the country. IIM Rohtak director Prof Dheeraj Sharma said the new Program is expected to produce professionals who have competence in various domains such as sports marketing, sports law, financials of sports, event management, sports infrastructure management, sponsorship, among others.
Himachal Chief Minister launches Anubhav
Shimla: Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday launched Anubhav Scheme, a step towards digital health for Kullu district from Mohal. This programme envisages online appointment facilities to about 4.5 lakh residents of the district with the specialist doctors for their medical checkups. The registered patient would get confirmation of their appointment with the doctor through SMS on their mobiles. Deputy Commissioner, Kullu Yunus welcomed the Chief Minister on the occasion. CMO Kullu, Dr. Sushil Sharma gave a detailed presentation regarding the scheme. MP Ram Swaroop Sharma, MlA Surinder Shourie, former MP Maheshwar Singh, SP Kullu Shalini Agnihotri were present on the occasion among others.