Haryana to adopt self-certification
Chandigarh: Haryana Government will adopt the provision of self-certification and now, the applicants would not require to attach attested copies of documents or certificates like mark sheet or date of birth certificate while applying for job or for admission purpose in various organisations or educational institutions. A spokesman said that the method of self-certification is citizen friendly and avoids wastage of time, efforts and money on the part of citizens. The second Administrative Reforms Commission in its 12th report titled Citizen Centric Administration — The Heart of Governance has recommended for adoption of self certification for simplifying procedures. Hence, the matter has been reconsidered and now self-attested documents or certificates would be accepted from the applicants. The original documents or certificates would require to be produced at the final stage, he added.
Mandis see 1.16 lakh metric tonnes of wheat
Chandigarh: In Haryana, about 1.16 lakh metric tonnes of wheat has so far arrived in various mandis during the current procurement season. A spokesman said the Government agencies have purchased 1.16 lakh metric tonnes of wheat whereas 10 metric tonnes of wheat have been purchased by millers. Food and Supplies Department has purchased 53,546 metric tonnes of wheat, HAFED 28,627 metric tonnes, Agro Industries Corporation 5,225 metric tonnes, Haryana Warehousing Corporation 8,888 metric tonnes, CONFED 4,684 metric tonnes and Food Corporation of India had purchased 15,375 metric tonnes of wheat. Kaithal is leading in the wheat arrival where 22,170 metric tonnes of wheat has arrived in the mandis.
Elante Mall celebrates its first anniversary
Chandigarh: Elante Mall celebrated its first anniversary on Sunday on the occasion of Baisakhi. Elante has emerged as the most preferred shopping destination in the Tricity. The anniversary celebrations at the mall witnessed exclusive performances of Gathka, Bhangra, Giddha and Sufi band performances organised for the customers. It presented a spectacular sight when the mall management, joined by visitors, released into the sky over 500 sky lanterns onto the Chandigarh skyline. The activity also saw the mall presenting Retailer Excellence Awards in over 36 categories. The award ceremony was followed by a mega cake cutting ceremony.
‘Disco Singh’ collects Rs 2.10 cr on opening day
Chandigarh: The maiden venture of PTC Motion Pictures, Disco Singh opened in 203 theatres in India with over 840 shows making a record and an achievement in itself. Producers Rajiee M Shinde and Rabindra Narayan said that the response from Disco Singh fans has been phenomenal as the movie has broken previously held records of collections by any Punjabi movie so far. Disco Singh starring Diljit and Surveen Chawla collected over Rs 2.10 crore on its first day of release on April 11 and Rs 2.25 crore on second day of its release registering best ever opening collection by any Punjabi film.
18 projects by BPS college STUDENTS SElECTED
Chandigarh: The medical students of BPS Government Medical College for women Khanpur Kallan at Sonipat have created history with their outstanding performance in undergraduate research sponsored by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under Short Term Studentship (STS). The students of BPS College had sent 42 research project under ICMR-STS projects, out of which 18 have been selected. A spokesperson said that this is the record throughout the country for any institute by a single batch. This would boost scientific temperament and morale of the faculty working in the institute, he added.
Punjab guv extends greetings on Baisakhi
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj Patil has extended warm greetings and good wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi. Patil said that Baisakhi has a multifaceted importance. This festival marks the beginning of the harvest season and ripening of Ravi crop, a time of great joy for the farmers to gather the fruits of their hard labour. On this occasion, Patil called upon the people to celebrate this joyous festival in unison with traditional fervour and gaiety to strengthen the secular and social fabric of our country.
PPCC CHIEF Bajwa felicitates people on Baisakhi
Chandigarh: Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday felicitated the people on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi and extended them warm greetings. Bajwa, in his message said that it was on this day that the Sikhs’ tenth master, Guru Gobind Singh, founded the Khalsa Panth which was a social revolution to create a classless and casteless society and preach universal brotherhood and welfare of entire humanity.
Beneficiaries of SJSRY offered employment Panchkula: NGO Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (RCED) organised a certificate distribution ceremony followed by job fest for the beneficiaries of Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY) on the behalf of District Urban Development Agency (DUDA), Panchkula. Majority of the youth who participated in the job fest are from BPl (Below Poverty line) families. 186 participants benefited from the job fair which tested their mettle in the field of banking, data entry operator, BPO, accounting, office assistance, computer hardware and networking. 69 candidates were offered jobs while 73 were called for the final interview.
20,000 men trained by JCB till date
Chandigarh: JCB along with its dealer network has set up 12 fully functional operational training centers across India (Ballabgarh, Chhindwara, Jamshedpur, Madurai, Patna, Kathmandu, Jalandhar, Pune, Raipur, Silchar, Kendrapara and Kharagpur) and have trained over 20,000 young men as operators till date. The course module includes class room training on machine operation and maintenance, features etc. along with practical hands-on training. According to experts, by 2020, the construction equipment industry will need an estimated one lakh trained operators and three lakh trained mechanics.
UGC bans opening new Tech Colleges for 2014-15
Chandigarh: University Grants Commission (UGC) has banned the opening of new engineering colleges. Not only this, even existing colleges would not be able to add new courses or increase the intake/number of seats of existing courses for 2014-15. Dr Anshu Kataria, chairman of Aryans Group of Colleges said that one year moratorium decision is good but it has come at wrong time. Many educationists have already created infrastructure to start new or add seats in existing infrastructure. So this year, approvals should be given and moratorium should be for the next year, he said. In Punjab, more than 30 existing colleges have applied for increases intake and three-four new colleges are also coming up. But with the new decision the entire approval process has stopped.
Mega lok Adalat settles 31,569 cases in Haryana
Chandigarh: A total of 31,569 cases have been settled before lok Adalats in Haryana as part of Mega lok Adalat drive from April 1-12. Out of 31,569 cases, 22,570 were settled on April 12. A sum of Rs 8,66,42,246 has been awarded as compensation to the victims of motor accident and a fine of Rs 99,4,0201 was realised in the petty offences. The cases settled through the lok Adalat included criminal cases (compoundable cases and cases of minor offences, which could be settled out of courts), Negotiable Instruments Act cases, bank recovery cases, civil suits, motor accident claims, labour matters, family matters and other cases.