Haryana to formulate New Education Policy
Chandigarh: To raise the quality of education in Government Schools, Haryana is formulating a new education policy, Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma said. Talking to Reporters in Bhiwani, he said Sanskrit language would be given special importance in the new education policy. Sharma said that that vigilance department is going into selection of JBT teachers and those found eligible will be appointed.
Govt seeks ideas to prevent cow slaughter
Chandigarh: Haryana Agriculture Minister OP Dhankar on Monday said a conference would be organised for the people of the State associated with Gau Sewa at Rohtak on January 6, next year. The Minister said the State Government is committed to protecting the cow and it plans to amend the Punjab Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955 to make its implementation more effective and deterrent. He said suggestions had been invited from the people of the State, voluntary organisations and cow welfare organisations on the proposed amendment and the conference would be organised in order to seek the suggestions of the people..
Requests for Haryana Staff Selection panel
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has invited applications for filling up the posts of Chairman and members of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission. The last date for submission of application has been extend from December 22 to December 31. A letter had been sent to all Divisional Commissioners, stating that the candidates should possess minimum qualification of graduation from a recognised university. Recommendation of five names has been requested with complete information like age, qualifications, field of eminence, social activities, any other activity and whether they have served in State Government or Government of India, for consideration of the Collegium on the prescribed proforma which should reach the office of the Chief Secretary by December 31, 2014.
Vij suspends Ambala officer
Chandigarh: Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij on Monday suspended District Sports and Youth Affairs Officer, Ambala, Sachdev Singh Rana with immediate effect for giving irresponsible statement in the newspapers.
Sufficient Urea in Haryana, says Dhankar
Chandigarh: Haryana Agriculture Minister OP Dhankar on Monday said every day about three to four lakh bags of urea are arriving in the State. The State received seven racks of 21,000 metric tonnes n Monday. He said to meet the demand of farmers in the State, he had called on Union Minister for Chemical and Fertilizers Ananth Kumar and requested him to augment the supply of urea to Haryana. As a result of this, the central Government has given approval for additional one lakh metric tonnes of urea for the State. Out of this, 50,000 metric tonnes of urea had been immediately made available to Haryana whereas the remaining 50,000 metric tonnes had been kept as a reserve. He said that there is no scarcity of urea in the State and urged the farmers not to mislead from the rumours and false propaganda.
Ravinder Singh new pib chief, Northern Region
Chandigarh: Indian Information Service officer Ravinder Singh will be in-charge of Northern Region, Press Information Bureau (PIB) Chandigarh as the present incumbent Bhupendra Kainthola will be joining as Director, DD News, New Delhi. Kainthola was given a warm send off by the officers and staff of PIB Chandigarh on Monday. Prior to his current appointment, Ravinder Singh was Director (Media & Communication), PIB Chandigarh. In addition to his present duties he will also be in-charge of PIB Branch offices in Jalandhar, Shimla, Jammu, Srinagar and Dehradun.
Singh, a 1991 batch officer of IIS, had a long stint in PIB, New Delhi where he held important publicity portfolios for Ministries of Home, Finance and I&B. He has also served as News Editor, AIR, New Delhi.
7-day NSS camp begins at Mata Gujri College
Fatehgarh Sahib: Seven day NSS Camp of Mata Gujri College began at village Panjoli Kalan under the guidance of programme officers Pardeep Kaur Sandhu and Birinder Singh Sarao. Paramveer Singh, Youth Coordinator, Punjabi University, Patiala encouraged the volunteers and highlighted importance of social service. Around 300 NSS volunteers of the college are participating in this seven-day camp. Karnail Singh Panjoli was the chief guest of the day. Highlighting the importance of NSS programme, Jathedar Panjoli said National service scheme could be a powerful instrument for national integration. It teaches students to develop compassion and empathy for others. Both students and teachers through their combined participation in community service, get a sense of involvement in the tasks of nation building. He also motivated the students to serve the society selflessly. Director Principal Dr Jatinder Singh Sidhu welcomed the guest and said the motto of NSS programme reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service. It is the responsibility of the young generation to follow the motto of NSS in their practical life.
MSU announces admissions for UG courses
Chandigarh: Missouri State University (MSU), College of Business, the largest business college at a public institution in the central Midwest, has invited applications from tricity students for all undergraduate programmes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the college caters to five academic departments under its business unit, namely School of Accountancy, Department of Computer Information Systems, Department of Finance and General Business, Department of Management and Department of Marketing, said Dr Stephanie M Bryant, Dean, College of Business at MSU.
Car of the Year 2015 award to Hyundai Elite i20
Chandigarh: Hyundai Motor has won the most coveted Indian Car of the Year 2015 (ICOTY) award for the Elite i20. Within the second month of its launch, the car forayed into the list of top 10 most selling brands in India receiving overwhelming appreciation and response. The Elite i20 has received 60,000 bookings and has become the choice of 32,000 happy families within four months of launch.
Collection of Orra platinum Kadas launched
Chandigarh: Orra platinum kadas for men is set in eternal platinum in an aesthetic modern design form. Adapting the key design concept of ‘luxury Archaeology’, which is a blend of ancient and modern designs; the symbolism in each piece reflects the essence of the kada. The rest of the men’s collection by Orra encompasses smart, understated platinum pieces of chains, bracelets, rings and cufflinks.
Training for professors starts at PU
Chandigarh: The 104th in-service training programme conducted by the University Grants Commission, Academic Staff College (ASC), Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh was held on Monday at the PU Campus. As many as 55 Associate Professors belonging to 27 different disciplines from various institutes of seven states of the country attended the programme. The highlight of the course was its emphasis on effective classroom teaching. In his address, Director, ASC, PU, Prof Karamjeet Singh spoke about his intention to improve the functioning of the ASCs and requested the participants to give candid recommendations of what they thought of the course content, methods, resource person and general functioning of the ASC training programmes. He said that the participants can keep in contact with the ASC through its dedicated website. Professor Nehru Sail Chair at the Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID) at Chandigarh, Prof Ranjit Singh Ghuman was the chief guest of the programme. He spoke about the diverse roles a teacher plays in the classroom. By drawing examples form history, he highlighted the functions of such interdisciplinary courses in providing a platform for intellectual & stimulating idea exchange.