HUDA AMENDS SERVICE REGUlATIONS
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has amended service regulations of Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) benefiting a number of employees of various posts. Chief Minister Manohar lal has given approval for amendments in HUDA Service Regulations, 1989 in respect of posts of sweeper/sweeper-cum-chowkidar, sanitary supervisor and sanitary inspector. CM has also given a nod to fixing of 50 per cent quota for promotion to the post of Sub Divisional Engineer at par with service Rules of Public Works (Building and Roads)/Public Works (Public Health Engineering) Department and increase in promotion quota for the post of Junior Engineer (Civil and Electrical) from 10 to 20 percent.
YMCA UNIVERSITY TO HOlD SEMINAR ON MAKE IN INDIA
Chandigarh: The Vice-Chancellor of YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad Prof. Dinesh Kumar released the brochure for the upcoming National Conference on the theme of ‘Role of Science and Technology towards Make in India’ to be held from March 5 to 7 at YMCA University campus in Faridabad. He said about 350 scientists and technologists from different part of the country were expected to participate in the Conference. Haryana Governor, Kaptan Singh Solanki, who is also Chancellor of the University, would be the Chief Guest at the inaugural session and would deliver the key-note address.
TEACHERS TO lAUNCH AGITATION FOR NEW UGC SCAlES
Chandigarh: Teachers working in 5 Universities of Punjab namely Panjab University, Chandigarh, Guru Nanak Dev University(GNDU) Amritsar, Punjabi University Patiala , Punjab Agriculture University (PAU) ludhiana, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Science University (GADVASU) ludhiana, Govt. Colleges of Punjab and Non Govt. Colleges of Punjab and Chandigarh will launch an agitation demanding appointment of UGC pay review committee, by holding its first university campus rally at PAU ludhiana on Tuesday. In the rally at ludhiana teachers working in Govt. and Non Govt. colleges of the region will join. Dr. Jagwant Singh, General Secretary Punjab Federation of University and College Teachers Organizations (PFUCTO) and Prof. Akshay Kumar, President PUTA, Chandigarh said that it is for the first time that the Central Pay Commission has already submitted its report to Govt. of India and pay review committee for Universities and college teachers is yet to be appointed.
BlOOD DONATION CAMP AT UGI
Mohali: Universal group of Institutions celebrated its 8th Foundation Day - NEEV at its campus by organizing a blood donation camp. The camp was also organized under its corporate social responsibility in association with PGI, Chandigarh. As many as 208 student & Faculty donated the blood. The Blood Donation Camp was inaugurated by, Dr. Gurpreet Singh, Chairman, UGI.
MRUPEE TIES UP WITH IRCTC
Chandigarh: MRUPEE, a subsidiary of Tata Teleservices, announced that it had tied up with IRCTC, India's largest e-commerce company, to provide an additional payment gateway. Indian Railways carries more than 23 million passengers a day and the association will allow users one-tap payments for rail ticket bookings via mRUPEE wallet for a significant number of travelers, informed Pradeep K Sampath, Chief Operating Officer for mRUPEE.
Sony introduces new range of Headphones
Chandigarh: Sony India has revamped its audio segment with new range of stylish Hi-res audio compatible headphones and earphones - “H.ear on”headband-type headphones, “H.ear in NC” Noise Cancelling (NC) earphones, H.ear is an amalgamation of ‘Hear’ and ‘Ear’ symbolizing a strong relationship with headphones. Packed with a distinct finish in a vast array of colours, these headphones and earphones compliment the consumer’s musical style quotient.
India Post offers dedicated counter to eBay
Chandigarh: India Post has offered a dedicated counter to eBay India sellers in Chandigarh. The dedicated counter is operational at Sector 36 Post Office. The counter offers eBay sellers with booking of Speed Post and Registered Post articles. It will be a one-stop solution for all sellers who hassle free service at reasonable prices. There are over 65,000 eBay sellers in India who sell both domestically and to over 157 million buyers around the world. Chandigarh itself has more than 600 sellers. Manisha Bansal Badal, Director Postal Service, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh said, “The counter for eBay sellers at Chandigarh, Sector 36 will be dedicated for booking of articles through speed post, registered post and any other service which will help in facilitating shipment for merchants at economical prices.”
BBMB organised stall atElECRAMA-2016
Chandigarh: Under the guidance of S.K. Sharma, Chairman, BBMB organized stall of BBMB at ElECRAMA-2016 for promoting ‘Brand India’ in 12th International Exhibition of Electrical & Industrial Electronics industry (IEEMA) from 13th to 17th February at BIEC, Bengaluru. The stall was inaugurated by B.P. Pandey, Additional Secretary, Govt of India, Ministry of Power. Bhakra - Nangal Project of BBMB has been showcased as one of the first mega ‘Brand India’ projects in the country. In the pavilion BBMB depicted various stages of Bhakra-Beas Projects & their contribution to the holistic development of Northern Region.
Working India spends majority of its time sitting
Chandigarh: Working Indians spend most of their time in a day sitting as against being active, reveals Max Bupa Walk for Health Survey 2016. Amongst the working population, 38% spends time sitting, while only 20% devote time to walking, according to the study. long working hours emerged as the biggest barrier to walking amongst professionals. long working hours also emerge as an impediment towards walking for 26% working women. 15% of housewives prefer dieting over walking and 12% of them don’t walk because they feel unsafe and insecure. However, majority of respondents (78%) agree that walking helps them guard against lifestyle diseases. Most of the house wives (82%) and working women (92%) respondents believe walking can help combat lifestyle related diseases.