RIMC entrance test to be held on June 1, 2
Chandigarh: The entrance examination for admission to the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC ), Dehradun for January 2014 term would be conducted here at lala lajpat Rai Bhawan (Sector-15) on June 1 and 2. A spokesman informed that only boys were eligible to apply for the admission. Candidates appearing for the test should not be born earlier than January 1, 2001 and not later than July 1, 2002. The written part of the examination would consist of three papers namely, English, Mathematics and General Knowledge and the viva-voce test would be held for only those candidates who qualify in the written exam and the date for the viva voce test has been fixed as on October 7.
10-yr jail to man, son for carrying poppy husk
Chandigarh: District Court, Kurukshetra has sentenced 10 years imprisonment to father-son duo who was found carrying 54 kg of poppy husk on November 1, 2010 at Ramgarh Mod, Kurukshetra. Additional Session Judge, Ranjana Aggarwal also imposed a fine of `one lakh on each of them. A spokesman said that on account of non-payment of fine they would have to serve for another six months sentence. During a raid, two persons named Shiv Dular (son) and Satpal (father) were found carrying 54 kg of poppy husk on a motor cycle. A case under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act was registered against them.
Haryana appoints Krida Shri in 2,476 villages
Chandigarh: Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Department has appointed Krida Shri in 2,476 villages and 48 blocks in the State under Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) scheme. A spokesman said that sports kits of `1 lakh each were also being provided in these villages to enable the youth to get training in sports. One basketball poll, one volleyball poll, four basketball nets, three volleyball nets, footballs and weight training set were also being provided in the villages.
Janjagran Abhiyan: BJP office bearers meet
Chandigarh: A meeting of various mandals of Chandigarh BJP was held under the chairmanship of District president Shakti Prakash Devshali under the ‘Janjagran Abhiyan’ of party to disclose the corrupt practices of Congress-led Central Government. Devshali said that the Congress and its leaders ruined the nation by committing CWG, Commonwealth, 2G, Coalgate, Railgate and other scams. And, BJP is awakening the people by organising Janjagran Abhiyan throughout the country. Party is receiving overwhelming response from every section of society against the corrupt practices of Congress-led
Central Government.
Justice Jindal given Farewell
Chandigarh: A loving and divine farewell was given to Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Justice AN Jindal on his retirement by Brahma Kumaris at zonal head office, Rajyoga Bhawan in Sector 33-A here. A number of distinguish personalities, senior advocates and Punjab and Haryana High Court Judges including Justice SK Mittal, Justice MMS Bedi, Justice RC Gupta, Justice lN Mittal, Justice Daya Chauudry, Justice SP Bangarh participated in the programme along with their family members. Those who offered their good wishes included BK Achal Didi, zonal chief, BK Amir Chand, vice-chairperson of Social Service Wing, Maj General (Retd) MS Kandal and veteran film actor Meher Mittal.
DAV Collage holds Yoga camp in District Jail
Yamunanagar: Ten days Yoga camp was organised at district jail Jagadhari by DAV College. The camp was inaugurated by ADC Dr Satbir Singh Saini, who said that Yoga releases depression and many serious diseases can be cured from it. College principal Dr Arya said purpose of this camp was to enhance personality of prisoners. In this ten days camp, information of Yoga, Prayanam, Dhyan and natural treatment will be provided to prisoners. During the camp, prisoners learnt about Surya Namaskar, Mandukasan among other asans.