International Day of Disabled 2019 celebrated
Roopnagar: Punjab Government on Tuesday organized a state level function to celebrate International Day of Disabled-2019 at Roopnagar. Addressing the gathering, Social Welfare and Women and Child Welfare Minister Aruna Chaudhary said that the Government is duty bound for the welfare of specially-abled. “While the government has already enhanced reservation in promotions from three to four percent, it is also collating data regarding Unique Disability Cards to be finalized by December 31 so that more measures could be initiated,” she added.
PU releases dates for entrance exams
Chandigarh: Panjab University on Tuesday announced dates regarding entrance tests for admission to various courses in the Teaching Departments or Institutes and its affiliated colleges, for the session 2020-2021. The PU-CET for undergraduate will be held on April 26, 2020, PUTHAT on May 15, 2020, PU-BA or BCom, LLB (Honours) (five years) Integrated Course May 24, PUMEET on May 31, PU – CET (PG) on June 13 and 14, PU – LLB (three years) on June 27, MPhil and PhD on July 12, PULEET on July 19, and MBA (Executive) for USOL on July 26. Information about all entrance tests would be available on university website — www.puchd.ac.in — from time to time.
Punjab VB nabs ASI for taking bribe
Chandigarh: Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Tuesday nabbed an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI), posted at Ghal Khurad Police station in Ferozepur district, red handed while accepting Rs 3000 bribe. Spokesperson said that ASI Malkiat Singh was arrested on the complaint of Satnam Singh of Karmuwala village of Ferozepur district.
Tourney to promote Kabaddi on global level: Soni
Amritsar: On the second day of International Kabaddi Tournament organised by Punjab Government to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, India defeated England by scoring 54 points. In another match, America lost to Canada. Before the starting of matches at Guru Nanak Stadium, Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister OP Soni said that this tournament would help to promote Punjab’s culture on global level. Apart from bigger award money in various games, the Government is also providing jobs to players for representing the state on national and international level.
Dr Rajendra Prasad’s birth anniv celebrated
Chandigarh: Jai Madhusudan Jai Shri Krishna Seva Society (JMJSKSS) on Tuesday celebrated the birth anniversary of Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, by distributing reading material among underprivileged and needy children. Sweets were also distributed among the children.
Course on Research Methodology by UIAMS ended
Chandigarh: One week short term course (STC) on Research Methodology was concluded on Tuesday at the Panjab University’s University Institute of Applied Management Science. The primary focus of this course was to provide research stimulus to the academicians and researchers and to bring clarity to various statistical concepts, tools and techniques. The eminent experts from IIM Lucknow, Thapar University, GGSIPU Delhi, PEC Chandigarh and Panjab University gave theoretical as well as practical exposure of various statistical techniques using softwares like SPSS, EVIEWS, SMART PLS, STRATA and DEAP.
Anita Dongre launches store at Elante
Chandigarh: Anita Dongre's first stand-alone designer store was launched in Elante Mall. The store retails Dongre’s ready to wear menswear, women's wear and silver jewelry.
PPROA assured resolution of pending issues
Chandigarh: A delegation of Punjab Public Relations Officers’ Association on Tuesday called on the state Information and Public Relations Department secretary Gurkirat Kirpal Singh to apprise him about its genuine pending demands of the different cadres.