Untrained in-service teachers can attain qualifications
Chandigarh: Punjab untrained in-service elementary teachers have been accorded an opportunity to attain minimum qualifications till March 31, 2019, as per an amendment in the Right to Education (RTE) Act. After this, no untrained elementary teacher would be allowed to remain in service and the Department would dismiss them, said the spokesperson, adding that the Parliament had passed an amendment to the section 23 (2) of the RTE Act in this regard. “It is mandatory for these teachers to undertake DlED programme only through ODl on NIOS portal. The website for online registration is www.nios.ac.in or http://dled.nios.ac.in and the last date for the registration is September 15, 2017.
Sidhu gives away ‘Times Edupreneurs Awards'
Chandigarh: Punjab local Government, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday gave away ‘The Times Edupreneurs Awards’ for excellence in educational sphere to various educational institutions for rendering yeoman's service in the field of education. Sidhu said that the education is the pivotal force around which the whole society revolves whose all-round development is closely interlinked with it. He added that a robust educational system produces enlightened minds that bring glory to the nation.
Punjab ETC discusses GST with industrialists
SAS Nagar: Mohali Industries’ Association on Wednesday organised a session on Goods and Service Tax (GST) in association with Mohali Excise and Taxation Department where Punjab Excise and Taxation Commissioner Vivek Pratap Singh was the chief guest. Various issues related to GST were taken up one-by-one by the members and queries were resolved by the Department. Singh said that barriers in Punjab will be removed at the earliest.
Departmental exam from Oct 9 in Punjab
Chandigarh: Punjab’s Central Committee of Examination is organising the next departmental examination of certain categories of officers or officials from October 9 to 14 at Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab, (MGSIPAS), Sector 26, Chandigarh, in two shifts — from 9 am to 12 noon, and 2 pm to 5 pm. The categories include Assistant Commissioners, Extra Assistant Commissioners/IPS officers, Tehsildars or Revenue Officials and other departments. Those intend to appear in examination should send their applications in the prescribed performa by September 15, said the spokesperson.
Haryana issues advisory on Swine Flu
Chandigarh: Keeping in view the increase in number of cases of swine flu in the region, the Haryana Government has issued advisory to prevent swine flu in the State. The advisory includes ‘Do’s and Don’ts precautions to reduce the chances of contracting the disease, said a spokesman of Haryana Health Department. He said that as precautionary measure do not shake hands, hugs and come in close body contact with any one, do not spit in open and do not take medicines without consulting a physician. He said that the symptoms of swine flu are high fever (101 F or greater), runny nose, joints pain, headache, cough, sore throat, diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty in breathing, tiredness and chills. People who are more at risk of catching swine flu are elderly over 65 years of age, young children under five years of age, pregnant women and people with chronic diseases.
Workshop on ‘Climate Change-Need for Adaptation in HP
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha in association with Department of Environment, Science & Technology is organising an Orientation Workshop for legislators on ‘Climate Change-Need for Adaptation in HP' on August 24 at Hotel Peterhoff, Shimla. Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh will be the Chief Guest while Speaker, HP Vidhan Sabha BBl Butail will preside over the function. Cabinet Ministers, Chief Parliamentary Secretaries, Parliamentary Secretaries, Members of legislative Assembly, Administrative Secretaries and Head of the Departments will participate in the orientation workshop. Experts will give presentations on Climate change with particular focus on Himachal Pradesh to educate, discuss the likely impact of climate change and that how the policies, planning can be oriented to strengthen adaptive capacity of local people.
HP CM lays foundation stone of CHC at Shoghi
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Wednesday inaugurated Science block building of Government Senior Secondary completed with an outlay of Rs 1.89 crore and laid foundation of Community Health Centre (CHC) at Shoghi in Shimla Rural Assembly constituency. He announced that CHC will have facility of 30 beds and work on its construction would be started soon. He said additional block of GSSS Shoghi would be constructed to facilitate the students. He directed to education department to fill up post of Music teacher and along-with providing musical instruments. The Chief Minister said that Shimla Rural constituency has witnessed unprecedented development in all sectors during the regime of the present Government and special emphasis has been given for construction of roads, opening health and educational institutions and providing drinking water and irrigation facilities.