MDU launches call centre for students’ issues
Rohtak: Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak has launched its call centre to disseminate information to the students and redress their grievances. The centre which is set up at DDI Bhawan was inaugurated by the Controller of Examinations, Dr B S Sindhu. The centre will also guide the students regarding examinations related problems. Sindhu would be continuously monitoring the process. He said that phone numbers of call centre are 01262-308336, 308340, 308343, 308345 and 308359. This call centre will work from Monday to Saturdayin office hours from 9 am to 5 pm.
Badal mourns death of Justice MM Punchhi
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Thursday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of former Chief Justice of India MM Punchhi, who passed away here at PGI following a massive heart attack. CM visited the deceased’s residence to share his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family members. Paying last respects to the departed soul Badal also laid wreath on the body of Justice Punchhi and penned down a message in a condolence book.
One-time relief in house allotment norms
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has announced one-time relief in the house allotment norms. The Government has invited applications for the allotment of 35 Government houses falling under Category-8 and situated in Sector-39/42and relaxed eligibility now for the employees. According to the relaxed norms employees with grade pay Rs.5400 would be eligible for category 8 houses as against earlier condition of grade pay of Rs.8700.
Venue of Yoga day changed due to weather
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has changed the venue of International Yoga Day scheduled to be held on June 21 due to forecast of rain on that day. Now the International Yoga Day would be observed from 7 A.M.-7.35 A.M. at sports complex, Sector-78, near Singh Shaheedan Gurdwara, Mohali .
Punjab seeks report on backlog of SCs/BCs
Chandigarh: The Punjab welfare department has issued directions to all government departments /boards / corporations to immediately submit backlog position of scheduled caste and backward classes cadre wise so that it could be submitted to Vidhan Sabha.
GADVASU holds CET-2015
ludhiana: Guru Angad Dev and Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Bachelor of Fisheries Science and B. Tech. (Dairy Technology) programmes. Dr. Narinder Singh Sharma, Controller of Examinations revealed that a total of 2701 candidates applied for admission to these courses out of which 2516 candidates (1621 boys and 895 girls) more than 93% appeared in the entrance test in two centers at R.S. Model Senior Secondary School and B.C.M. Arya Model Sr. Sec. School, Shastri Nagar, ludhiana.
BBMB urges transformer manufacturers
Chandigarh: BBMB Chairman A. B. Agrawal, urged Indian Transformer Manufacturers Association (ITMA) to adopt latest technology and materials to reduce transformer losses and failures. Agrawal was the Chief Guest in the ITMA 13th International Conference on Global Transformer Technology, jointly hosted by Indian Transformer Manufacturers Association (ITMA) and Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) on 5th June at Mumbai. He was addressing transformer manufacturers as well as senior power sector professionals from India and abroad.
Kirtan to mark martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev
Mohali: The Holy Wonder Smart School organised Kirtan to commemorate the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Guru and the first Sikh Martyr at its campus here. Students and their Parents paid obeisance and listened to the psalms and hymns enthusiastically. Students of the institute also participated in religious rituals and learnt about the virtues of right path of living and educating their children. Principal of School, Premjit Grover urged students to remember god in stressed life to de-stress or rejuvenate as God condemns empty rituals and superstitions and follow the path of God.