Haryana House Committee issues seniority list
Chandigarh: Haryana House Allotment Committee has uploaded the tentative seniority list of Haryana Government houses of type-III in Sector 39B here on the website haryanapwd.gov.in and invited objections, if any, up to January 10, 2016. In case no objection is received before January 10, the seniority list would be finalized. Secretary, Haryana House Allotment Committee has sent a written communication to the Haryana Chief Secretary, all the heads of the departments in Haryana stationed at Chandigarh and Panchkula, Administrative Officers of Haryana Civil Secretariat, Under Secretary (Revenue), Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula, Additional District and Sessions Judge, Panchkula, Superintending Engineer, Chandigarh Circle, Haryana and Registrar, Punjab and Haryana High Court, to bring it to the notice of all concerned.
YMCA V-C honoured
Chandigarh: Vice Chancellor, YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad, Prof Dinesh Kumar received the Indian Science Congress Association’s Homi J Bhabha Memorial Award for 2015. Dr Dinesh has become the first Scientist and Vice-Chancellor of any University in Haryana to receive this prestigious award. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the prestigious award to him during the inaugural ceremony of the 103rd Indian Science Congress (ISC) which is being held at University of Mysore (Karnataka) from January 3 to 7. The award, which carries a Gold Medal, has been bestowed on Prof. Dinesh for his contribution to the development of science and technology in the country, specifically in the area of Microelectronics Engineering and Semiconductor Physics. An eminent researcher, Prof. Kumar began his academic career in 1987 as a faculty at Kurukshetra University
VB catches two non-gazetted officers
Chandigarh: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has caught two non-gazetted officers red-handed while taking illegal gratification during the raids conducted by the Bureau in the last week of December 2015. Cases against them have been registered against them under sections 7 and 13 of Prevention of Corruption Act at the Bureau Police Stations. A spokesman said that the Bureau caught Sub-Inspector, Pradeep Kumar, Police Station In-charge, Police Station lakhan Majra, district Rohtak red-handed while taking bribe of `20,000 and Randhir Singh, Junior Engineer, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, Uchana Kalan, district Jind while taking bribe of `4,000.
HP State Administrative Tribunal decides 3,493 cases
Shimla: The HP Administrative Tribunal has settled 3,493 cases which comprised 2974 fresh cases and 519 cases received from HP High Court. HP Administrative Tribunal had started functioning as on February 28 and presently two division benches were functioning. A spokesman said that as many as 11891 cases had been filed which included 5714 fresh cases and 6177 were transferred from HP High Court. 16 contempt petitions, five review petitions, one executive petition and 1600 miscellaneous applications were also disposed of. He said that daily cause list and supplementary cause list and final orders of Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal had been made available on the official website www.hpat.nic.in.
NSS camp concludes
Chandigarh: The seven-day NSS camp summed up with the valedictory function at University Institute of legal Studies (UIlS) in Panjab University (PU). Dean Faculty of law Anu Chatrath was the chief guest on the occasion and extolled various social and academic activities performed by NSS volunteers during the camp. She appreciated the volunteers for social and legal awareness through Nukkad Naatak on domestic violence and drug addiction in Dhanas village. NSS Co-ordinator Prof Yograj Angrish also inspired the NSS volunteers to give their contribution in social welfare and development process.
UGI organises seminar for engineering students
Chandigarh: Universal Group of Institutions organised a workshop for its Engineering students. On this occasion, authorised training partner with Autodesk, Microsoft, HTS company’s Executive Garima, was the resource person and informed students about the market in the present scenario .According to her, it is imperative for the students to have the latest knowledge about the activities of the industry. She informed students that today India needs dynamic professionals who can play an important in role in the development of the country.
‘Take steps to restore normal water supply in Bhiwani’
Bhiwani: Kiran Choudhry, leader of the Haryana Congress legislature Party (ClP), has criticised the BJP Government, led by the Chief Minister Manohar lal Khattar, for increasing the gap in river water supply from the present 30 days to 45 days in Bhiwani. This would cause 20 per cent cut in water supply in Bhiwani district, putting the farmers and domestic consumers to lot of inconvenience, said she asking the government to make alternative arrangements to provide normal water supply to the villagers. She added that the decision to cut water supply militates against the statement made by PH&E Minister on the floor of the House assuring that there is no water shortage
Haryana notifies restricted holiday
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has notified that January 16, 2016 will be observed as a restricted holiday in the Government offices, Boards and Corporations and Educational Institutes on account of Shri Guru Gobind Singh’s birthday. A notification to this effect has been issued by the Chief Secretary here.
PU to organise 3rd DST Inspire Internship Camp
Chandigarh: Panjab University (PU) would organise fully-funded 3rd DST Inspire Internship Camp for Class XI/XII Science students from January 5 to 9, 2016. 3rd DST Inspire Internship Camp specifically focuses on basic & research innovations in the field of science as well as on career guidance. This camp is a blend of twelve basic science deliberations by Nobel laureate as well as national eminent scientists, hands-on laboratory sessions, along with display of scientific competency of students in Science Exhibition. 11 International as well as Indian Scientists from Northern Illinois University, USA, JBNSTS, SNBNCBS, IIG, JNU, INST, TIFR, IMS and IISc would enlighten young generation with their scientific wisdom.
PU to hold entrance test
Chandigarh: Centre for IAS and other competitive examinations, Panjab University has fixed January 14 for holding the entrance test for admission in to Coaching classes for Civil services Preliminary examinations to be conducted by UPSC in 2016. last date for submission of the application forms is January 11, 2016. Admission Test shall be conducted in the afternoon (2.30 pm-4.30 pm) at examination hall (near Department of Mathematics, Panjab University). Graduates in any subject recognized by UPSC are eligible for putting up application. The course shall be of four months duration.
NSUI submits MoU to VC
Chandigarh: National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) in the continuation with their campaign #SavePU, on Monday on the first day of new session submitted memorandum to Vice Chancellor and Dean Students’ Welfare (DSW) regarding the delay in the release of grants by UGC and MHRD. NSUI leader Manoj lubana said that they will organise a signature campaign tomorrow at Students Centre demanding the early release of grants. NSUI had invited various Deans and Senators to join the signature campaign #SavePU.
lava launches new smartphones
Jalandhar: lava International limited has launched two new smartphones - Iris Atom and Iris Atom 3. The smartphones are designed to meet the needs of first time smartphone users who strive for a good looking device with big display and a smooth android experience. Iris Atomand Iris Atom 3 are priced at \`4249 and Rs. 4899 respectively. Iris Atom features a 4” display with WVGA 800X480 resolution and Iris Atom 3 features a 5” display with FWVGA 854X480 resolution.