1% quota for differently-abled in teaching
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has issued instructions to all departments to reserve 1 percent in the identified teaching posts in the faculties and colleges of various Universities, for the persons with disabilities Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act 1995 (For short 1995 Act). An official spokesperson said that the instructions to identify such posts are issued to all departments and they are directed to comply with 1 percent reservation for persons with disabilities as defined in the Act.
VP Singh to handle charges against DC
Chandigarh: Consequent upon proceeding on earned leave (ex-India) from June 6 to 22 by UT Deputy Commissioner Mohd Shayin, the UT Administrator has given the charges to MCC Commissioner, Vivek Pratap Singh, in addition to his own duties till the DC joins back. Singh will look after the charges of DC, District Magistrate, Registrar Cooperative Societies, Agriculture Census officer, President Zila Sainik Welfare Board, Additional Chief Electoral officer, Secretary Marketing Board, labour Commissioner, Director Agriculture among other charges held by Mohd. Shayin.
haryana police recruiting for top posts
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has invited applications from eligible persons for the appointment of Chief Commissioner and Commissioners in the Haryana Right to Service Commission to be constituted under Haryana Right to Service Act 2014. A spokesman said that persons fulfilling criteria for appointment to Chief Commissioner and Commissioners would only be eligible to apply for these posts. The eligible candidates can send their application form complete to the office of Secretary, Administrative Reforms Department, New Civil Secretariat Building, Haryana, Sector-17 here by June 18. The serving or retired officers in the rank and status of Chief Secretary of Haryana or Secretary to the Government of India, are eligible for the post.
energy conservation awards applications start
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has invited applications for State-level Energy Conservation Awards for the year 2012-13 and 2013-14. The eligible candidates can send their applications to the office of concerned Additional Deputy Commissioner of the district till August 12, 2014. Harmohinder Singh Chattha, Renewable Energy Minister, said that these awards would be given to the consumers of seven categories who have excelled in adopting various energy conservation measures in their respective units and buildings during 2012-13 and 2013-14. The certificates and shields would also be given to the winners of the awards in each category and details of the scheme can be downloaded from the website www.hareda.gov.in.
BSNl increases free calls for landline customers
Chandigarh: Bharat Sanchar Nigam limited (BSNl) has increased free calls/ MCUs equal to free monthly charges (FMC) in rural and urban general plans in the areas where exchange capacity is more than 1000 lines including One India Plan. The free calls are applicable only in BSNl network. Also, the pulse duration have been revised for calls made from BSNl Wireless landline (fixed) /CDMA (fixed) from 180 sec to 120 sec for calls to Wll (Fixed) on BSNl N/W and 120 sec to 90 sec on calls to Cellular (BSNl N/W) & Wll (Fixed) on other N/W.
World Environment Day celebrated at Elante Mall
Chandigarh: The world Environment Day was celebrated at Elante Mall on Thursday. During the celebration, Elante Mall, took the environment issue of ‘Paper Wastage’ and collaborated with People for Animals (PFA)-Chandigarh to organise a “Signature Campaign” at the mall and also urged its patrons to take a pledge to recycle paper waste across the tri-city and minimise its wastage. Officials from the Elante management team and from the UT Administration promoted and kick started the cause by inaugurating the signature campaign and pledging their support to this drive to save paper and hence save trees. The willing residents can register themselves as a volunteer with PFA-Chandigarh to ensure that their waste paper is collected from the residents for this ventral cause which in turn will ensure raising of funds by selling of paper bags.
Surya eyes home appliances business
Chandigarh: Surya have announced to expand its business in home appliances segment. On the anvil is a feature-rich, contemporary range of home appliances like water heaters, dry irons, steam irons and mixer-grinders and target to achieve Rs100 crore in a span of two years. Raju Bista, Managing Director, of Surya Home Appliances, The company is confident that the 2 lakh strong retailer network of Surya, across the country, will promote appliances with the same enthusiasm as they have done for lighting and fans and make Surya a truly household electrical products company.
Mahindra launches limited edition ‘XUV500 Sportz’
Chandigarh: Mahindra & Mahindra ltd (M&M) have announced the launch of the limited edition ‘XUV500 Sportz’ built on its W8 model. Arun Malhotra, Chief Sales and Customer Care Officer, Automotive Division, M&M, said that the XUV500 Sportz comes with unique alloy wheels with signature red inserts, convenient rear-view camera, sporty leather-fabric seats, fog lamps and door handles with red accents and Stylised roof rails in red at the price of Rs13.92 lakh (ex-showroom). The company has also launched a dedicated webpage for the customers to know more about the vehicle: www.mahindraxuv500.com/vuc500sportz
Pt BD Sharma varsity invites applications
Chandigarh: Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak has invited applications to fill up 50 posts of Assistant Professors on regular basis, 166 posts of Senior Resident and Demonstrator on tenure basis and two posts of Assistant Registrar. A spokesman said that the interested candidates can apply on prescribed form which could be either downloaded from the website www.uhsr.ac.in or purchased from HDFC Bank, Rohtak on payment of Rs500 for General Category and Rs125 for Reserved Categories. The interested applicants can send their application forms to the office of Deputy Registrar, Recruitment and Establishment Cell, UHS, Rohtak, till June 25.