OPDs suspended in PGIMER
Chandigarh: In view of the indefinite protest by the Association of Resident Doctors against the NMC bill, all routine services in PGIMER including OPDs and elective procedures will remain suspended till further notice. However, Emergency and ICU services will continue to work. The PGIMER administration has appealed to all the faculty members to be on duty. The faculty, nurses and technologists will render patient care in all the emergency areas and wards. Elective services will be suspended but emergency and intensive care areas including emergency operation theatres will not be affected.
Punjab releases Rs 71 cr for Ashirwad Scheme
Chandigarh: Punjab Finance Department, on the directives of the Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, on Friday released funds to the tune of Rs 70.72 crores on account of outstanding payment under the Ashirwad Scheme. Spokesperson said that this would cover 33,677 beneficiaries whose dues are pending under Ashirwad Scheme from January 2019 to May 2019. Of these total beneficiaries, 24,167 belong to SC category with 9510 from BC and Economically Weaker Sections of society.
UT notifies victim assistance scheme
Chandigarh: UT Administration notified the victim assistance scheme for providing funds for the purposes of assistance to be given to the victim or his or her dependent (s) who have suffered loss or injury or both as a result of the crime and who require rehabilitation. Under the scheme, the Victims Compensation Fund (comprise of State Victim Compensation Fund and Central Fund) would be set up from which the amount of compensation, as decided by the State Legal Services Authority or District Legal Services Authority, shall be paid. Minimum Rs five lakhs will be given for deaths, while the victims of rape, gang-rape, or unnatural sexual assault will also be given Rs five lakhs.
Appointment letters to 35 clerks given
Chandigarh: Punjab Water Resources Minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria on Friday handed over appointment letters to 35 new clerks saying that the recruitment drive was necessary to accelerate the pace of work and bring efficiency in the Department’s working. Congratulating the new recruits, Sarkaria hoped that the hard work and dedication of new entrants would take the Department forward and would immensely contribute towards the growth and progress of the Department taking it to higher level.
Punjab VB nabs ASI for taking Rs 25,000 bribe
Chandigarh: Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Friday nabbed an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) posted at Police Post Jejo, Police Station Chabewal, Hoshiarpur, red-handed while accepting bribe of Rs 25,000. Spokesperson of the Vigilance Bureau said that ASI Jagdish Lal was nabbed red handed on the complaint of Dharm Singh of Lehra Dhurkot, Bathinda district. The complainant, a transport company owner, has approached VB alleging that the accused ASI was demanding Rs 1,000 per vehicle for crossing the district and the deal was struck at Rs 500 per vehicle.
PSPCL’s central zone held tree plantation drive
Ludhiana: Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) Central Zone Ludhiana;’s Chief Engineer (Operations) DPS Grewal on Friday said that for true commemoration of Guru Nanak Dev’s 550th birth anniversary, a Van Mahaotsav was celebrated in various offices of SE P&M, Ludhiana, SE East, SE West, SE Suburban, SE Operation Ludhiana, and Khanna circle under the Central Zone Operation, Ludhiana. Around 6,000 saplings were planted in vacant places in various offices of grid sub stations and residential colonies.
Cambridge English signs MoU with Gharuan’s CU
Chandigarh: Chandigarh University, Gharuan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Learning Wings Education Services, Jalandhar, and Cambridge Assessment English, a department of the University of Cambridge, UK. The three educational institutions will explore ways of enhancing the English language skills of university students, as well as enhancing the professional skills of English teachers. The MoU also provides the students of Chandigarh University an access to internationally recognised Cambridge English Qualifications.
20% jump in Shoolini University admissions
Shimla: The nine-year-old Solan-based Shoolini University has emerged as the top private university in Himachal Pradesh and has achieved about 20 percent increase in fresh admissions this year. Varsity’s Vice-Chancellor Prof PK Khosla said that the hike in admissions reflects University’s growing popularity. He said that admissions for all courses would continue till August 31. However, admissions to B Tech and B Pharmacy would close on August 15, as per the Supreme Court directions. Prof Khosla said that the University has made a provision of Rs 1.5 crore for scholarships to the deserving students.
Punjab to create awareness about rare diseases
Mohali: State Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Mohali, with support from Lysosomal Storage Disorders Support Society (LSDSS), on Friday organized the first Rare Disease Update programme in Mohali. The event was aimed at raising awareness about rare diseases, specifically LSDs, and its different aspects including the support to the rare diseases community at large. The event highlighted the recent, first of its kind initiative, by the state government of making rare diseases a public health priority.
Two arm-suppliers arrested in Fatehabad
Chandigarh: Haryana Police’s Anti-Narcotic Cell has arrested two persons of Uttar Pradesh and seized six illegal pistols from their possession in district Fatehabad. Spokesperson said that arrested accused have been identified as Asif and Noor Mohammad alias Bura, both resident of Pansariyan, district Shamli, Uttar Pradesh. Five pistols 315 bore were seized from bag with Asif, whereas one pistol 315 bore recovered from Noor Mohammad. A case under the Arms Act has been registered against the accused in City Police Station, Tohana.
PU secures 15th rank in times education Rankings
Chandigarh: Panjab University has secured 15th rank amongst Indian universities and institutes in the subject of Computer Science in the prestigious 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. This ranking is based on rigorous and balanced range of 13 performance indicators related to research, teaching, citations, industry income, and international outlook. Panjab University is ranked fifth in India in Computer Science subject based on the citations parameter, indicating that there is widespread impact of the research being done by PU researchers and faculty in Computer Science.