Protocol followed for admission: Bhukkal
Chandigarh: Haryana Education Minister Geeta Bhukkal on Sunday said that proper procedure is being followed by Department for admission of needy children to schools under Rule 134-A and the result of entrance examination of students of up to Class X would be declared on Monday. Bhukkal said that under the same rule, the result of class up to second has already been declared. She said that the Government is making concerted efforts for education of needy children. She added that the Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has taken effective steps to create more congenial atmosphere for promotion of education for the needy children.
CM pays homage to Sri Guru Arjan Dev
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh visited the main gurdwara, at Cart Road, Shimla to pay his homage to Pancham Patshah Sri Guru Arjan Dev on his martyrdom day here on Sunday and participated in the Shabad Kirtan organised on the occasion. Chief Minister said that Sri Guru Arjan Dev guided all the humans to stand for truth. He said that he sacrificed his life for the cause of the humanity and taught the people the values of hard work and prayer. He firmly believed in the teachings of saints and toiled throughout his life to firmly establish the right path.
Doctors discuss Clinical Establishment Act
Chandigarh: Medicos legal Action Group (MlAG) held a session on Clinical Establishment Act and its implications for doctors at IMA Complex, Sector 35 here. The legal awareness session took off with Dr Neeraj Nagpal, convener, MlAG delivering a talk on the subject. An open house discussion was held after the talk. Dr Ranjeet Khanna, said that it is unfortunate that when the entire country is moving towards reducing government interference and control the medical fraternity is being subjected to reintroduction of the Inspector Raj. Dr Neeraj Kumar said that CEA is draconian law with unbridled powers given to authorities to close down any clinical establishment.
Follow Guru Arjan Dev’s rich legacy: badal
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal called upon the people to follow the noble teachings of Guru Arjan Dev, Sikhs’ fifth master, who sacrificed his life to uphold the rich legacy of humanism, secularism and universal brotherhood. Badal, in a message on the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev, said that he laid down his life for the sake of humanity as a savior of dharma (righteousness) besides to reinforce the faith of masses to demonstrate valour against the tyrannical forces unleashed by the Mughal empire. “We must remember the underlying spirit and message associated with Guru Arjan Dev’s unprecedented sacrifice,” said Badal.
‘Punjab da Chatpataka’ audition at Aryans
Mohali: Punjab da Chatpataka a talent show was organised by 7 Up Nimbu Masala Soda & Big FM at Aryans Group of Colleges to choose the talent in “singing, comedy and mimicry”. The winner of the talent hunt will get a chance to act with leading Punjabi actor and singer Gippy Grewal in his upcoming Punjabi movie Carry on Jatta 2.
Prof BS Sidhu, Registrar, Aryans Group said that more than 30 students of Aryans participated in the programme. Big FM RJ Karan announced the names of the shortlisted students who will perform at next level to be held in the month of June. Dr Anshu Kataria, chairman, Aryans Group said that through these kinds of activities, students can assess their talent and potential.
Poorvi inaugurates Saraswati music academy
Panchkula: Poorvi Koutish of Indian Idol fame inaugurated Saraswati Music and Dance Cultural Academy at Panchkula. On the occasion, Poorvi said that love for music is ingrained in the soul of every individual and she is lucky to reach such heights with the love and appreciation of the masses. The chief guest for the occasion Prof RK Verma, Retd, Prof HPU, Shimla said that it is the devotion to work and ethics that we learn from music. The proprietors for this venture Rajesh Verma, who has given music for various CDs, Sakshi, Dancesque and Dr Anu Verma said that music not only needs devotion but also our inborn talent for producing the best.