CCSHAU invites applications
Chandigarh: Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University at Hisar has invited online applications from candidates who are bonafide residents of Haryana for admission to the course of BTech in Agricultural Engineering. A spokesman said the University from the academic year 2015-16 would allow admission to total of 41 seats in BTech (Agricultural Engineering). Out of the total seats, admission to 35 seats would be based on merit of JEE Main-2015 and admission to six seats would be based on lateral engineering entrance test (lET-2015). For admissions candidates could apply online on University’s website http://hau.ernet.in or http://ccshau.mycollegeform.com till July 25. The merit list of candidates would be displayed on University’s website by July 28.
HHRC to organise workshop
Chandigarh: Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) will organise a workshop on sensitisation of human rights and good governance at grass-root level on July 14 in the Municipal Corporation Auditorium, NIT Faridabad. A spokesman said Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Krishan Pal Gurjar would be the chief guest on the occasion. Justice Vijender Jain, Chairperson, (HHRC) would preside over the function.
Education Dept extends date for admission
Chandigarh: Haryana Secondary Education Department has extended the last date for admission into Class IX to XII up to July 20 for current academic session 2015-16. A spokesman of the department said no admission would be allowed in these classes after July 20.
New scheme to revolutionise skill development
Chandigarh: “The new set of guidelines and amendments in the Apprentices Act, 1961, framed recently has the potential to revolutionise skill development in the country, especially in Chandigarh and Punjab region, considering the large number of MSMEs present here,” said Sandhya Salwan, Director, Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skills and Entrepreneurship, while addressing hundreds of HR Professionals, MSME entrepreneurs and senior Government officials from the Punjab and Chandigarh Government at a workshop for Amended Apprenticeship Guidelines for Industry, organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at its headquarters in Sector 31 here. “Under a new Scheme ‘Apprentice Protsahan Yojana’, to support the MSMEs, the Government would share 50 per cent of the prescribed stipend paid to apprentices during their first two years of apprenticeship training. The scheme has given highest priority to MSMEs in manufacturing sector,” she informed.
The Fern opens new hotel in Amritsar
Amritsar: The Fern Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of The Fern Residency, Amritsar a mid-scale business hotel in Punjab. The hotel has 48 rooms, a multi cuisine restaurants, state-of-the-art banquet hall and meeting room. The 48 exquisitely designed guest rooms reflect modern amenities and facilities. There are five types of rooms, Winter Green, Winter Green Club, Fern Club, Hazel Suites & Presidential Suite. Food is an experience too, with a wide selection of local and international cuisines available at ‘Flavour’ all day dining, along with a 18 hours Cafe Velvette at lobby level and 24 hours in-room dining.
Short-term course at NIT, Faridabad
Kurukshetra: The Department of Electrical Engineering, National Institute of Technology at Kurukshetra will organise a short-term course on ‘Economic Operation of Power Systems with MATlAB and GAMS’ from July 6 to 10. Dr Saurabh Chanana, Associate Professor in the Department is the coordinator for this short term course. This course will run for one week and has been designed specifically for research scholars and faculty who are in their budding stage of PhD work in the area of power systems. It will familiarise them with the core concepts of the area of “Economic Operation of Power Systems” or simply Power System Operation.
Number draw of lots in Sector 63 held
Chandigarh: Draw of lots in respect of 864 two-bedroom flats and 313 EWS flats in Sector 63 here was held in Chandigarh Housing Board premises. A large number of applicants attended the draw. On July 4, the numbering draw of lots for 540 one-bed room flats and 328 three-bedroom flats was also held in the Board premises, which was also attended by a large number of applicants. Video recording of the entire proceedings of the draw of lots was done to ensure transparency. The result has been displayed at the website of Administration (www.chandigarh.gov.in) under the tab ‘Public Notice’.
lawn inaugurated at High Court
Chandigarh: A newly constructed lawn at the Punjab & Haryana High Court was inaugurated by Vijay Kumar Dev, Adviser to the UT Administrator on Monday. During the visit, Vijay Kumar Dev approved the work for few impending works of the court, which included multi-level parking, group housing for lawyers and functioning of the le Corbusier’s Café. The president of High Court Bar Association, Harpreet Singh Brar presented a memento to honour Dev.
Talk held panjab university
Chandigarh: Head of Ramkrishna Ashrama, Rajkot, Swami Sarvasthananda on Monday stressed for synthesising spirituality with science and technology. Delivering a talk on ‘Time is life: Experiencing Each Moment Consciously’ at Panjab University (PU), he explained that application of Vedanta in a scientific way could help in understanding the concepts of conscious living. The talk was organised by Interdisciplinary Centre for Swami Vivekananda Studies (ICSVS). Swami Sarvasthananda initiated the lecture by quoting the ideas of Swami Vivekananda, stressing on synthesising spirituality with science and technology.
FIITJEE Student secures 97.6%
Chandigarh: Fiitjee Chandigarh centre student Tanvi Aggarwal secured AIR 97 in JEE Main. She is a student of Fiitjee’s Pinnacle — Two-Year Integrated School Program has scored remarkably well in XII Boards with 97.6 per cent while 277/360 in JEE Main. At a national level, 3166 Fiijtee Classroom/Integrated School Program Students have been awarded All India Rank (up to 25000) in JEE (Main) 2015.
Now Word, Excel on Android Phone
Chandigarh: Microsoft has announced the availability of the new Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps for Android phone. Microsoft partnered with over 30 global, regional and local OEMs such as Samsung, Sony, lG and many more, to pre-load these apps on Android devices. One can download Word, Excel and PowerPoint on Android phone to get started.
CM expresses grief over Satpal Jain’s demise
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal has expressed grief over the demise of Satpal Jain, father-in-law of Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Kavita Jain and father of State vice president of BJP Rajiv Jain. Satpal Jain, 82, had suffered a cardiac arrest and was discharged from the private hospital on Sunday, where he was undergoing treatment in Sonepat. Jain is survived by three sons and two daughters. In a condolence message, Manohar lal said death of Satpal Jain was an irreparable loss to the family. He expressed his heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul might rest in peace.
Mohd Shayin given additional charge
Chandigarh: Mohammed Shayin (IAS), Director, Agriculture and Special Secretary, Agriculture has been given additional charge of Special Secretary, Monitoring and Coordination, with immediate effect.
Haryana CM announces financial aid
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal on Monday announced to give financial assistance of Rs2.50 lakh to noted actor Satish Kaul for his treatment. The Chief Minister also wished him speedy recovery.