New chairman assumes charge
Chandigarh: To ensure that people in the State get adequate supply of milk and promote livestock rearing as a business, Haryana Government is making consistent efforts to promote animal husbandry and dairying along with traditional agriculture, said Chairman, Board of Directors, Haryana Pashudhan Vikas Board, Rishi Prakash Sharma, after assuming charge of his office.
Sharma said that he would discharge his duties with dedication and would make efforts to ensure promotion of animals of good breed in the State.
Police arrest most wanted criminal
Chandigarh: Haryana Police has, following a tip off, succeeded in arresting a most wanted criminal and two of his accomplices. While the hard core criminal namely Surjeet Kataria alias Billu and his accomplice Davinder alias Dev were arrested from Surat Nagar, near Gurgaon, the other accomplice Gaurav was nabbed from Delhi on Wednesday morning. The police recovered two pistols, two country made pistols, three dozen cartridges, 18 mobile phones, Verna car, three police uniforms and a number of fake vehicle registration certificates and Driving licences from their possession, said a spokesman. On interrogation, it was revealed that about 30 criminal cases were registered concerning murder, loot, robbery and attempt to murder against Surjeet. All the accused were produced before the court from where they were taken into police custody.
ACP stresses on need of spreading awareness
Chandigarh: Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sadar, Gurgaon, Dhaarna Yadav, has stressed the need for making children conscious of the kind of crimes being committed these days in the society. Speaking at a function, she highlighted the safety issues of children and informed the students about the acts of sexual abuse and the safety measures to be taken. She mentioned about the rights of children and the privileges they have under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. Dr Anshu Tiwari, Faculty of Disaster Management with HIPA discussed about do’s and don’ts during different disasters. She also emphasized the importance of inculcating the culture of preparedness and mitigation in our day-to-day lives to avoid any future disasters. About 250 students and teachers attended the programme.
Haryana increases seats for admission
Chandigarh: Haryana Department of Higher Education has decided to increase the number of seats for admission to BA/BCom/BSc/MA/MCom/MSc first year courses running in Government colleges of the State, as per their requirement. A spokesman said that those students who are interested to take admission, may immediately apply online by registering at www.highereduhry.com latest by August 20. The portal would remain open for admission till that day. Applicants who have applied earlier need not apply again. The admissions will be made strictly on the basis of merit.
Vet Varsity earns project worth Rs17.4 cr
ludhiana: The Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, ludhiana scientists have earned a competitive research project entitled, ‘Towards Climate Resilient livestock Production System in Punjab’ from Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change under National Adaptation Fund on Climate Change. Dr SNS Randhawa, Director of Research said that the GADVASU will lead this multifarious study and will be assisted by other institutes including Punjab State Council of Science and Technology, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development Board, Punjab Agricultural University and Punjab Energy Development Agency.
The Ministry has sanctioned Rs17.398 crore for the project duration of 5 years and the first grant of Rs2.58 crore has been released.
PU to hold three-month certificate course
Chandigarh: Panjab University Department of life long learning & Extension would organise three months Certificate Course in Basic in Computer Applications from August 11. Sunita Srivastave from PU Department of Physics would inaugurate the function.
Discussion on GST held
Chandigarh: The Department of Psychology, Panjab University (PU) students in coordination with Behavioural Economics forum held an in-house discussion on the “Psychological Implications of GST Bill”. The discussion highlighted the possible implications of such a tax structure for Consumer Satisfaction, Quality of life, long term and Short term Economic stability impact on the Psychological stability of the consumers. The buffering role of the tax structure was also analysed.
CBI celebrates 135th Anniversary of its founder
Chandigarh: The 135th Birth Anniversary of Sir Sorabhaji Pochkanawala was celebrated in the local Zonal office at Chandigarh and all its branches. ShriIshwar Singh, Field General Manager of Chandigarh Zone garlanded the portrait of Pochkanawala and lit the lamp. He said that Pochkanawala was leader of Banking Industry, who established Central Bank of India, a true Swadeshi Bank, 105 years ago, whose Basic Concept was that a bank should be run by Indian for welfare of Indians. Singh also administered the oath to all the staff to practice their profession faithfully with conscience, dignity and values laid by the Founder so that employees are respected by the Society and Bank regained its rightful place at the top.
Educomp hosts education development conclave
Chandigarh: Educomp Solutions held its education development School Conclave in Chandigarh, an annual initiative to discuss the key challenges faced by today's education system. The Conclave seeks to help schools identify, discuss and solve key issues facing them in imparting high quality education. On the occasion, the school community of Chandigarh got a chance to witness Educomp's latest offering in innovative learning called SmartSTEM. Educomp SmartSTEM brings a whole new perspective to Science and Mathematics by evolving and embracing a learning mechanism that is globally recognized and followed - STEM education.
This works towards building a sound knowledge base in areas of science & mathematics by integrating them into the curriculum through a cohesive learning approach.
Swaraj Division recognised for work
Mohali: Swaraj Division of Mahindra Group, has been recognized for its contribution towards the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’. The company was recently awarded a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ by the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), for its valuable contribution and support towards Swachh Bharat Mission in S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali. Union Minister for Urban Development, Venkaiah Naidu presented the recognition to Viren Popli, COO, Swaraj Division at the launch ceremony of Swachh Survekshan in New Delhi recently. As part of the Swachh Bharat Mission, Swaraj Tractors has installed three mobile toilets in Valmiki and Guru Nanak Colony which has benefited nearly 1,700 people, especially women from the local community.
A community toilet block has also been constructed near the company’s factory in Phase IV while two more such toilet blocks will soon be ready at Madanpur and Mohali Pind.
Drinking water to slums, BPl colonies in Haryana
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided to provide drinking water supply connections to slums and BPl colonies in the State. Also, sewerage system facility would be provided in villages with population of 10,000 or more in Haryana. The Minister of State for Public Health Engineering, Banwari lal on Wednesday said that drinking water supply connections would be provided to slums in Haryana. He directed the officers of the Department that drinking water should be supplied after its proper chlorination to prevent water borne diseases. This should be done in view of the possibility of contamination of drinking water during rainy season, said the Minister.