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Selja postpones programmes

Chandigarh: Haryana Congress chief Kumari Selja has postponed all the programmes to be organised by the Pradesh Congress Committee due to Coronavirus pandemic. Rohit Jain, Treasurer, HPCC said, the HPCC president has directed that all the programmes including meetings, rallies etc. be postponed till March 31. Selja has advised that all pre-scheduled programmes of the Party be cancelled. Jain said that further programmes of Haryana Congress will be announced by Selja after March 31. Selja has appealed to the people of Haryana that they should take care of their personal health keeping in view the Coronavirus and should not go to the large gatherings anywhere.

PSWC seeks report from Jalandhar DC

Chandigarh: The chairperson of Punjab State Women Commission Manisha Gulati has sought a comprehensive report from the Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner in the incident of the misbehave with  a woman PCS officer posted in Jalandhar. Taking the suo-moto cognizance of the news item  published in newspapers in which it was alleged that a RC agent  misbehaved with a woman PCS officer and used foul language against her. Manisha Gulati said that the commissioner has taken serious  notice of the news item and has directed the Deputy Commissioner for comprehensive probe in this incident and to submit the report by March 25 till 11:30 am.

PU extends date for the coaching of UGC-NET

Chandigarh: In the wake of notifications issued by Government regarding spread of COVID-19 in the country, the Centre for IAS and other Competitive Examinations, Panjab University has extended the last date for submission of applications form for the coaching of UGC-NET(Paper-I) classes, till April 3 (upto 12:00 noon) and classes for the same will commence from April 7. Interested students can download the admission form online or get it from the office of the centre for IAS and other competitive examinations, said a spokesperson. 

Arya appeals to follow Modi's directions

Chandigarh: Haryana Governor,  Satyadeo Narain Arya has appealed to the people of the state to adhere to the appeal made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for protection against the Novel Corona virus.  He said that taking precautions is the weapon to fight the Corona and whatever advice has been given by the Prime Minister should be  implemented by everyone in their daily normal routine.

Fiitjee Curate exam on 19th April 2020

Chandigarh:  Fiitjee has announced its Curate exam on April 19 2020. This is an admission Admission cum Scholarship Test.  R. L. Trikha, Director, Fiitjee said that Curate is an opportunity for students of varying potential to tread the road of preparation to achieve their aspired goal. Students who appeared for class X with fear of being late for JEE preparation along with peer pressure lurking in their minds have an opportunity to catch up. The last date to register is April 18.

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