Punjab govt asks for info on SC, BC backlog
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Friday issued directions to all Government departments, including the boards and corporations, to submit details regarding backlog of SC, BC on a prescribed performa. Spokesperson reiterated that departments should ensure sending information on prescribed performa. The information sent by few departments was not on approved performa have also been asked to send information as per laid down norms. Reservation department has already issued directions in this regard twice in 2013.
GADVASU to strengthen pig farming in Punjab
ludhiana: To strengthen pig farming in Punjab, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, ludhiana, has taken an initiative to develop a joint venture between Polar Genetics, a Canadian Firm, the state pig farmers and GADVASU. Varsity vice chancellor Dr AS Nanda emphasized the need to generate and implementing scientific data to improve production of crossbred pigs under field conditions. It was decided to develop a project, wherein technical assistance will be provided by GADVASU, while financial assistance will be from Polar Genetics Canada.
Punjab move to prepare master plan for land
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has issued instructions, on the direction of the Punjab & and Haryana High Court, to prepare a master plan at district level presenting in detail the acquisition of land. Spokesperson said that according to the orders, different departments at various levels have been providing all particulars of acquired land. Every department, which independently acquires land, shall be duty bound to inform the District Collector about the same, he said. Authorities concerned have also been asked to ensure strict compliance of instructions and submit details at the earliest.
PTU Nalanda-eCdemy holds workshop on eBusiness
Chandigarh: The one-day workshop on ‘eBusiness in the Digital Age’ was conducted by ePath Consulting, Canada, founder John Foreman — a faculty at the University of Toronto. The workshop was organized jointly by PTU Nalanda School of TQM and Entrepreneurship and eCdemy learning Solutions at PHD Chamber, Chandigarh. The workshop covered technologies and strategies that are useful for building an online business and focused on the opportunities and challenges for businesses in the digital age. John also shared his experiences in eBusiness and Digital Marketing from North America.
National conference concludes at GADVASU
ludhiana: Three-day national conference of Society of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension (SVAHE), organised in collaboration with NABARD, concluded on Friday at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), ludhiana. GADVASU Extension Education director and SVAHE organising secretary Dr Harish Kumar Verma told that the conference was attended by more than 150 scientists, academicians, researchers and postgraduate students from 14 States of the country.
Kalpana ’15 brings out talent of ATS Students
Dera Bassi: ATS Valley School on Friday hosted a science exhibition, ‘Kalpana 2015’ at the school premises. The idea was to generate interest in science among students in a fun way. Students participated in the exhibition with enthusiasm and made charts, working models, projects and audio-visuals. Their imagination and talent was visible from the models they had made. The exhibition was open not just for school students and their parents but to all people in the vicinity.
land Rover lAUNCHES new range Rover Evoque
Chandigarh: land Rover launched its luxury SUV, the 2016 Model Year New Range Rover Evoque, with prices starting from Rs 47.1 lakh. It features a comprehensive range of new design elements and technologies to reinforce its style, glamour, luxury and status appeal. At launch, the New Range Rover Evoque is equipped with a 2.2 litre, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that delivers 140 kW at 3,500 rpm with a maximum torque of 420 Nm at 1,750 rpm.
National conference on Thermodynamics at PU
Chandigarh: The 10th Annual National Conference on ‘Thermodynamics of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Biological Systems’, organised by the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS) in collaboration with the Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, commenced on Friday. UIPS chairman Prof Bhupinder Singh Bhoop assured that this conclave is geared up to provide an excellent platform for all the scientists to exchange their experience, expertise and professional skills in this domain of thermodynamics.