Applications invited for Padma Awards-2014
Chandigarh: Union Ministry of Home Affairs has invited applications for providing highest civilian awards of the country including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. These awards are announced on the eve of the Republic Day every year. A circular has been issued by Haryana Chief Secretary in this regard. As per the circular, the last date of receipt of recommendations for the Padma Awards-2014 to the State Government is September 10, 2013.
Tree plantation drive at PGIMER
Chandigarh: A major plantation drive will begin at Chandigarh’s PGIMER on Independence Day with an aim to plant 500 trees, medicinal or fruits, during the campaign under the chairmanship of PGIMER director Prof Yogesh Chawla.The plantation drive will start in and around New OPD Complex and will cover entire PGIMER campus as well as PGIMER Community Centre in Sector 24.
SDM to unfurl National Flag at Baba Bakala
Chandigarh: On the occasion of Independence Day, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) would unfurl the National Flag at Baba Bakala sub-division. SDM Baba Bakala has been deputed in place of Chief Parliamentary Secretary, PWD, Harmeet Singh Sandhu to unfurl the national flag.
HSBTE gives 2ND chance to students with ‘re-appear’
Chandigarh: Haryana State Board of Technical Education has decided to conduct a special examination for all students of all branches admitted from academic year 2007 to 2012 who could not be promoted to fifth semester due to re-appear in first semester. Spokesman said that this examination will be conducted from August 23 to 26.