HP Guv, CM condole demise of former CBI chief
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatraya and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday condoled the demise of state’s former Director General of Police Ashwani Kumar, who died at his residence at Brockhurst, Shimla, a day before. Kumar has also served as Nagaland Governor and CBI Director. Expressing grief, the Governor extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. Thakur said that Ashwani Kumar had rendered his services with utmost dedication and would always be remembered by the people of the state.
Physical education, sports under PAS purview
Chandigarh: Punjab School Education Department has decided to bring the subject of physical education and sports under the purview of Punjab Achievement Survey (PAS). It has also issued a date sheet in this regard, said the spokesperson adding that Class VI physical education and sports paper will be conducted on October 10, Class VII on October 11, Class VIII on October 12, and Classes IX and X paper will be on October 13 under PAS. The survey is being conducted to assess the learning ability of students from primary to 12th standard from government, government aided, accredited and associate schools of the state.
‘Disability percentage no bar, UDID imp for all’
Mohali: Unique Disability ID Card (UDID Card) is being issued to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) irrespective of percentage of disability, said Mohali Deputy Commissioner Girish Dayalan on Thursday. “It is a single document for identification and verification of a disabled person to access various benefits. The card contains all necessary details about a disabled person and bypasses the need for carrying multiple documents,” he said adding that this UDID Cards are acceptable pan India. They would help differently-abled tide over problems that they face at railway counters or even to avail any benefit at educational institutions.
ECI limits number of star campaigners
Chandigarh: To contain further spreading of COVID-19, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued revised norms about visits of star campaigners in Bihar assembly and other ongoing and expected elections in future during this unprecedented period. Spokesperson said that ECI has set limit on number of star campaigners for recognized national or state political parties, which would be 30 star campaigners in place of 40 after reviewing the probable threat of spreading of the virus. For unrecognized registered political parties, the limit will be 15 in place of 20.
PU’s Dr Bansal gets state award
Chandigarh: A state level award of honour was conferred to Social Substance administrator Dr Arun Bansal by the internationally-acclaimed Chhatbir Zoo as a part of the ongoing wildlife week celebrations. A state level function was organized by Chhatbir Zoo to celebrate annual wildlife week and honour individuals and organisations working in wildlife preservation, which was presided over by the State Forest and Wildlife Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot. Dr Bansal, working at Panjab University, has established a group ‘Social Substance’ of groups with more than 10,000 members across the globe
which has organized more than 400 events to educate masses and get them connected to nature and wildlife.
‘Skilling India crucial for youth employability’
Chandigarh: Punjab Cabinet Minister Vijay Inder Singla, addressing the valedictory function of 115th annual session of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that skill development would be crucial for employability for growing young workforce. Sharing about opportunities of Punjab state as an emerging industrial hub, he also highlighted the challenges faced by industry in the State. “Industry will survive and revive in this pandemic COVID-19 with more and more emphasis on skilling and re-skilling to bridge skill gap between employment and employability,” he said.