Amritsar District Ball Badminton

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AMRITSAR, OCT 29

The three-day-long 4^th  Amritsar District Ball Badminton Championship will commence tomorrow at Khalsa College Senior Secondary School. Competitions will be held for men, women, junior boys, junior girls, sub-junior boys, sub-junior girls, according to  Lakhbir Singh, SP Vigilance and President of District Ball Badminton Association.

 Khalsa College Governing Council Secretary Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina would be the chief guest at the opening ceremony tomorrow at the school campus, said School Principal Nirmal Singh Bhangu adding that the closing ceremony of the championship will be organized on November 1 to distribute prizes to the winner te

Chhina stresses on quality, value based education

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 AMRTSAR, OCT 29

Khalsa College Governing Council (KCGC) Honourary Secretary Mr. Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina today stressed upon the quality and value-based education. He said though modernization of education and making it profession-oriented was must and need of the hour, we should not forget that education’s primary goal is to inculcate moral values amongst youngsters to make them nationalistic and visionary citizens.

 In a press statement issued here today Chhina said that the latest techniques in imparting education to the students must be adopted and reforms in the examinations at school, college and university levels are required too. “The education scene is changing world over. The education is becoming profession-driven, which is good in itself as the primary motive of the education is to enable youngsters to earn livelihood with honour. But values should also from the basic to the education”, said Chhina.

 He also called upon the Khalsa College Educational Institutions to impart the education through the new techniques. He said the Principals and teachers must bring new awakening to the students regarding the `new education’.  “We often come across the youngsters who are not clear about their future vision or what they want to achieve in life. We will have to make students futuristic, visionary by identifying their potentialities and blend the modern education with traditions too”, said Chhina.

 He had recently issued directions to the heads of all Khalsa College institutions to see that the University Grants Commission (UGC), Central Board of School Education (CBSE) and Punjab School Education Boards (PSEB)’s latest guidelines relating the evaluation of examination sheets, conducting of the examination and holding the classroom instructions were adopted to prepare students to become thinking human beings and not just cramming machines.

17 countries stake their claim for top honours

  Shahrukh Khan To Dazzle The Audience In The Spectacular Opening Ceremony In Bathinda. Six-A-Side Laser Show, First Of Its Own Kind, By Wizcraft To Be The Star Attraction.

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH:

Countdown has begun for the most spectacular 20-day long sports extravaganza as Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal unveiled schedule for 2^nd World Cup Kabaddi starting from November 1. The spectacular opening ceremony would be held at Bathinda whereas final match and closing ceremony would be organized at Ludhiana.

             Addressing the media persons Mr. Badal said that his aim to give international recognition to Punjab’s traditional game Kabaddi has been partially achieved as more than 13 countries are participating in second edition of World Cup Kabaddi and four countries would participate for women world cup kabaddi. Mr. Badal said that 13 countries including Argentina, Pakistan, USA, Canada, UK, Italy, Norway, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, Germany, Spain and hosts India would be in the Men Section. He said that for the first time Women World Cup Kabaddi was being organized and four countries including  UK, USA, Turkmenistan and India in Women Section were in the fray for the fabulous prize money.

             Mr. Badal said that efforts have been made to organize these matches in the rural heartland of Punjab. He said that 6 venues were floodlit and these venues, matches would be organized during night time after 6 PM whereas another venues matches would be organized during day time. The Kabaddi matches would be organized at Bathinda, Faridkot, Gurdaspur, Dhudike (Moga), Roopnagar, Sangrur, Chohla Sahib (Tarntaran), YPS Patiala, Kapurthala, Doda (Mukatsar), Amritsar, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur, Mansa, Jalandhar, Bathinda and Ludhiana.

             The Deputy Chief Minister said that to motivate the players the prize money has been doubled to Rs 2 Crore for the winner, whereas runners-up would get Rs 1 crore, third place holders would be getting Rs 51.00 lacs. He said that  all participating teams would be given Rs. 10 lacs. In the women Kabaddi first position holder Women Team gets 25.00 lac. Second, Third and Forth get Rs 15.00 lac, 10.00 lac and 10.00 lac respectively. It has also been decided to give Tractors one each to Best Raider and Best Catcher of the Final Match for Men.

            Mr. Badal said that strict compliance for WADA stipulations were being adhered to make the 2^ndWCKP-2011 will be a drug free mega international event. Anti-Doping Committee under WADA has already started functioning. He said that 20 out of 51 probable, who tested positive in the dope test have already been banned for two years.

Mr. Badal said that to promote sports in a big way and properly chanalize the youth power. In this direction, a new result-oriented Sports Policy has been implemented in the state. He said that the State Government has provided state-of-the-art-sports infrastructure in the state. 7 Multipurpose Stadia, 5 Synthetic Hockey Stadiums, One International Hostel and a Sports School at Village Ghudda District Bathinda have been developed at a cost of about 200.00 crore. All the sports projects are in the final stage of completion.

Explaining that the rural masses are passionate about kabaddi and acknowledging the popularity of the game, Mr. Badal said that the state Government has included this game in the Sports Gradation Policy, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award Policy and Cash Award Policy.

He said that the colourful opening and closing ceremonies have been planned and this task of cultural programme has been entrusted to an acclaimed event management company named Wizcraft, which had the honour to perform Cultural Programme in the Commonwealth Games, New Delhi-2010.

Sh. S.K. Sandhu, IAS, Principle Secretary Sports and Executive Member Organizing Committee said that all efforts have been made to make this event drug free. An Anti Dope Committee have been formed which will be responsible to manage Pre and Post World Cup Kabaddi Anti Doping Affairs and submit a report to Organizing Committee on conclusion of the programme. All the players found positive during 1^st WCKP-2010 have been debarred from participating in this event. He further informed that to facilitate the public, the matches of the event have been scattered to be conducted over 16 places through out the state. The semi-finals, finals, Opening and Closing Ceremonies and matches at Gurdaspur, Patiala, Amritsar, Jalandhar would be conducted under flood lights and telecast live by PTC. The matches at other venues would also be telecast live by this channel.

Organizing Secretary Pargat Singh disclosed that to look after the comfort and convenience of all participating teams, the Punjab Sports Department has appointed 2 liaison officers with the each team. He further added that eminent punjabi folk singers, comedians and artists would regale the audience at all the venues of this grand event. A jury of appeal has been formed to look into any dispute, if arises. Rules and regulations of the tournament have been sent to each participating team.

“We will set high standards in conducting the mega event. Efforts have been made to provide all comforts to the participating teams and officials accompanying” said Pargat Singh.

Regarding the formation of Indian teams, Mr. Pargat Singh said that a Selection Committee, under the Chairmanship of International Kabaddi player Sh. Shiv Dev Singh has been formed which has selected 31 Men and 30 Women probables for the coaching camps going on at Bathinda and Ludhiana, respectively. Prior to this, the Selection Committee conducted Selection Trails for Men and Women at Ludhiana in the Month of October, 2011.

Regarding India’s chances of winning the tournament once again, Pargat Singh said, “let the best team win.”

KCE win overall championship in GNDU Youth Festival

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AMRITSAR, OCT 24

Khalsa College of Education has emerged as overall champion in the youth festival that concluded at Guru Dev University’s Dashmesh Auditorium late last evening. The College has won the trophy for the 11^th times and it earned the distinction following its one after the another team emerging winner in the various events including song, dance, theatre, elocution, quizzes, poetry recitation, paintings, carton making and photography.

College Principal Dr.Jaswinder Singh Dhillon, an art lover himself, was elated over the college emerging as an overall champion. It is interesting to know that Khalsa College of Education, Ranjit Avenue, headed by Principal Surinder Pal Kaur emerged as runner-up while DAV College of Education became third.  In total 36 colleges participated in the youth festival and Khalsa College of Education prevailed upon all the other teams participating in the event. In the total 24 items the college took part, it remained at the top in above 16 items, making it to steer ahead of all the nearer competitive teams.

``We have created a history by winning the championship trophy for the 11^th times. We are winning the trophy continuously since 2003 and are happy to retain our dominance’’, said Dr. Dhillon.

Common Admission Test 2011 begins today

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, OCT 22
CAT (Common Admission Test) 2011 has been finally out of the bag. The test was not much tough it was ‘Moderate’ in its difficulty level. Qualitative section was relatively higher on the difficulty level.
Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman Aryans Group said that since 2008 the number of CAT aspirants have come down i.e. in 2008 -2.76 lakh, in 2009 -2.42 lakh, in 2010 -2.05 lakh, in 2011-2.06 lakh. Dr. Kataria said that apart from global meltdown, the discontinuation of ‘paper- pencil’ format is the one of the reason for downfall of CAT.
Dr. Kataria further said that CAT should also be conducted in both the formats ‘paper-pencil’ as well as ‘online’. Dr. Kataria further said that still many students, especially from rural areas, fail to cope up with the online format. He also added that the penetration of the computers in semi-urban and rural area is yet

Talent hunt organised at Aryans Group of Colleges

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MOHALI, OCT 21

Students of Aryans Group of Colleges (AGC) displayed their talent in the talent hunt programme. Newly admitted students spell bound the audience by exhibiting extraordinary talents. Dr Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group presided over the function.

Various Cultural activities were performed by students including modeling, Skit, Bhangra, Giddha, Solo Song, Solo Dance, Mehndi competition, Rangoli making, Tattoo making, Low Calorie Sandwich Making and various kinds of dance performances were also performed.

Dr. Anshu Kataria said that the institute would always welcome such gestures of the students and the institute would encourage the students to organize such events more frequently. He further added that such events are necessary in the professional institutions as they instill confidence and sense of responsibility in the students.

In “Modelling” Sumandeep & Gurharinder of MBA 1st adjudged Ms. & Mr. Personality where as Vidhushi & Salim adjudged Ms.& Mr. Aryans. Sumit (BBA 3) bagged 1st position in “Low Calorie Sandwitch Making” where as Vikas (BBA 3) stood first in “Tattoo competition” and Usha (BBA 3) in "Rangoli competition”. kulwinder ( B.Ed) stood First prize in "Mehnidi Competition"

Also present on the occasion were Prof. D. C. Kataria, Vice- Chairman; Mrs. Rajni Kataria, Treasurer; Dr. (Mrs.) Parveen Kataria, Director General; Prof. K. K. Mangla, Dr.Manjula Kataria.

Manjinder Kaur bags 2nd position

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AMRITSAR, OCT 18
Manjinder Kaur, a second year student of B.Sc. (Post Basics) at Khalsa College of Nursing has earned the laurels for her college by bagging the overall 2nd position in the University examinations. She scored 80 per cent of marks. She thanked her teachers and Principal of the School Balwinder Kaur Buttar for providing her valuable instructions and guidance to achieve the `fine results’.
Khalsa College of Nursing was set up in 2006 under the patronage of Rajinder Mohan Singh Chinna, Honorary Secretary, Khalsa College Charitable Society. At present, more than 400 students are pursuing
various courses including B.Sc.(N), B.Sc.(PB) NSF, M.Sc.(N) and GNM.
``I am happy over Manjinder’s performance. Every year cent per cent success rate in University exams is encouraging us to work more and excel’, said Buttar.

“Entrepreneurship Sensitization Day” organized by CMA & AGC

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, OCT 17

Chandigarh Management Association (CMA) in association with Aryans Group of Colleges (AGC) today organized "Entrepreneurship Sensitization Day" at PHD Chamber, Chandigarh. Sh. Naval Gupta, Chief Regional Manager, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) was the chief guest while Dr. Anshu Kataria (Chairman, Aryans Group & President, CMA) presided over the event. Top seven organizations including Aryans, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Chandigarh Management Association (CMA), PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Punjab Technical University (PTU), Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) join hands today to promote entrepreneurship among the students of tricity.

Many eminent speakers/entrepreneurs/industrialist including Mr. Vikram Hans, Chairman, CII; Mr. Dalip Sharma, Regional Director, PHD Chamber; Sh. J. N. Vohra (CMA); Mr. Anuj Aggarwal (TiE) enlighten the students on the Entrepreneurship & motivated students to become job providers instead of job-seekers.

Nearly 400 students of MBA, B.Tech,BBA,BCA of Aryans Group, 20 students made presentations of their business plans who intend to become entrepreneur. The officials of Bank appreciated the ideas of students and suggested them to make detailed business proposals for obtaining financial assistance. Out of the students who made the presentations Gurharinder Singh(MBA 1^st ) & Pankaj (MBA 3^rd )were adjudged the winners of 1st and 2nd awards for their business ideas.

While addressing the students, Mr. Naval Gupta said that there are various schemes offered by the banks in India especially meant to aid young entrepreneurs. He also provided the information regarding small and medium industry finance and detail about the education loan. The education system should focus on making students job providers instead of job-seekers, he further added.

Mr. Vikram Hans said that boasting of 100 per cent campus placements is not enough. Professional colleges should come out with concrete plans to build entrepreneurship qualities in students. Further Mr. Dalip Sharma emphasized the need of lifting Indian economy by making the young generation independent and self sufficient in this era of global meltdown.

Mr. J. N. Vohra said that business/management games help the students to learn various skills required to be successful entrepreneurs. Mr. Anuj Aggarwal added that there is great need of sensitizing the Indian population on management education and how it can help the youth to start up their own businesses.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Anshu Kataria said that In order to develop and groom the potential of first generation entrepreneurs we are organizing this event 5th time. Every year our students give their business ideas & get guidance from renowned personalities from different sectors, Dr.Kataria further added. Prof. D. C. Kataria (Vice Chairman); Dr. Parveen Kataria (Director General); Dr. K.K. Mangla (Director); Mr. H K Saini, Mr. Bhupinder Manchanda also spoke on the occasion.

Punjab all set to root out child labour

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CHANDIGARH, OCT 16

  The Punjab Government is all set to root out child labour in the state by framing first of its kind in the country 'State Action Plan' for complete elimination of this menace.

Labour Minister Arunesh Shakir  today disclosing the 'State Action Plan' said that the necessary instructions have been issued to the all district administrations for the proper implementation of action plan. He said that Punjab Government has also constituted a 'State Steering Committee' to monitor the implementation of plan while the District Administration would also responsible for the rehabilitation of released child labourers.

          Mr. Shakir said that all requisite preparation has been completed on all levels and the punitive action would be taken against the erring officials. He said that through this action plan department of state government including Education, Health, Local Government, Labour, Child and Women Development, Police and Deputy Commissioners have been made responsible to bring the released child labourers in the main stream. The Minister said that the Education Department would provide education to the released children besides implementing the Center/State funded welfare schemes for these deserted children.

          Elaborating the Action Plan, Mr. Shakir said that the Health Department would ensure the routine health examinations for such children by providing free medicines. The Minister said that a 'Special Task Force' has also been formed to conduct surprise raids on Dhabas, Hotels, Restaurants, Tea Shops and Brick Kilns. He said that the task force would also conduct raids in houses, where such labourers works as domestic helpers and no body behind the child labour would be spared at any cost. He said that the Local Bodies Department would assist the District Administration for the Rehabilitation of these children.

           Mr. Shakir said that to implement the action plan properly in each district, the Deputy Commissioner concerned would convene meetings with the Task Force at periodic ends to evaluate the progress in this regard. He said that Labour Department has been made the nodal agency, which would ensure the complete abolition of Child Labour from their respective districts and would take legal action within 24 hours, where found child labour in operation. He said that Punjab Government is firmed to eliminate Child Labour and rehabilitate the released children in the state. He said that the Labour Department has observed three 'Child Labour Elimination Weeks' after June 2010 to till date besides releasing 1443 Child Labourers and produced challans against the accused.

251 promoted as school and 17 as college principals

 DECKS CLEARED FOR PROMOTIONS OF MORE 450 HEADMASTERS AND 3500 LECTURERES

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, OCT 16

The SAD-BJP government has ensured brighter Diwali for students and teachers of education department as Punjab Education Minister  Sewa Singh Sekhwan today ordered the record overnight promotions of 251 school principals so that no Government Senior Secondary school in state would remain without Principal. 

It may be mentioned here that the Education Minister had promoted 17 senior college lecturers as principals to ensure principal each for all 52 Government colleges few days ago.

Disclosing this here today, Mr. Sekhwan pointed out that the State needs 1299 principal and with promotions of these 251 new school principals no senior secondary school would be san principal. He said that as Education Minister he felt that for development of any education institute it might have its regular official head and that the teaching fraternity could also be motivated through timely promotions.

He informed that the decks have also been cleared for promotions of 450 more headmasters and 3500 lecturers in coming days as dates have been finalized for the required meetings of departmental promotion committees. He said that the Education department had already promoted 842 headmasters last week.

The Minister further pointed out the SAD-BJP government has till date recruited more than 54000 teachers in a total transparent manner and not even a single litigation regarding this mammoth recruitment drive speaks itself about the commitment of our government for ensuring quality education and provision of world class education infrastructure. He said that the Punjab has now reached at third spot on National Education Index, whereas it was slipped on 14^th position during previous regime.

Listing out the initiatives of SAD-BJP government on higher education front, Mr. Sekhwan revealed that in a single year, the State government has set up 17 degree colleges that too in educationally backward areas through tie up with different universities and their academic session had already begun. He said that with the promotions of 17 college Principals, each of Punjab‘s 52 government colleges has now its official head. He said that Rs. 50 crores have been provided for up gradation these government colleges.  

Magicians Shankars keept spectators spell-bound at KCE

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
  AMRITSAR, OCT 16
The world famous magician duo, Prof. Shankar and his son Shankar Junior, dazzled audience at the picturesque Khalsa College of Education late last evening with their magic illusions. The
internationally-acclaimed magicians displayed two hours long “Magic Show” at Tagore Open Air Auditorium at the College campus, leaving the gathering spell-bound. The items that attracted maximum appreciations included `transparent box escape’, `basket of wizardy' and `Rings show’.
College Principal Dr. Jaswinder Singh Dhillon and many other dignitaries including Khalsa College Principal Dr. Daljit Singh were themselves found virtually taken away by the magic by the Shankars.
Apart from the mind-blowing tricks, the show was aimed to create awareness amongst people about national integration, spirituality and even getting rid of superstitions as magicians used `scientific ways’ to depict Magic Art.
The Shankars, who are the only magicians' troupe to have represented the country in five international magician conventions, are recognized as magicians with by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). Dr. Dhillon said that this was an `executive type show’, usually performed for the executives and business class people around the world after their formal meetings. The Shankars, he said, are known for their `magic with an intimate touch', which is evident from their many interactive magic tricks involving the audience.
Known as Gili Gili Magic, the show reached its height through laughter-generating tricks when Shankars coaxed participation of the audience especially during `vanishing of currency notes’ or recovering those back. The ‘three four box type’ illusions and many humorous magic including the one with colourful umbrellas amused the audience.
Shankar's magic has a therapeutic value they have performed at various hospitals world over for the patients to recover fast. Hailing from Karnataka, they recalled their last visit to Amritsar in 1989, when
Junior Shankar was merely eleven years old. Shankars have received various awards and recognitions for his magic shows that have social messages to depict too.
Shankar, wife Laxami and son Tejaswi (Shankar junior) apart from six others as part of his troupe were honoured by Dr. Dhillon in the presence Dr. Daljit Singh, Khalsa College Governing Council Joint
Secretary Sukhdev Singh Abdal, Principal Jagdish Singh, Dharamvir Singh from Harkrishan School. Khalsa College for Women Principal Sukhbir Kaur Mahal, Khalsa College Chawinda Devi Principal Prof. PS Dua, Khalsa College of Education (Ranjit Avenue) Principal Dr. Surinderpal Kaur Dhillon were present.

CMA & Aryans to celebrate entrepreneurship sensitization day

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, OCT 16

Chandigarh Management Association (CMA), in association with Aryans Group of Colleges (AGC), is celebrating "Entrepreneurship Sensitization Day" on October, 17 2011 (Monday) at PHD Chamber, Chandigarh. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group & President, CMA said that ''This is the fifth time that we are celebrating "Entrepreneurship Sensitization Day. Every year our students give their business ideas & get guidance from renowned personalities from different sectors.''

Dr. Kataria further said top seven organisations including Aryans, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Chandigarh Management Association (CMA), PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Punjab Technical University (PTU), Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) are joining hands to celebrate this day.

Many eminent speakers/entrepreneurs including Mr Naval Gupta (IOB); Mr  Vikram Hans (CII); Mr. Dalip Sharma (PHD Chamber); Mr. J. N. Vohra (CMA);  Mr. Anuj Aggarwal (TiE) would enlighten the students on the Entrepreneurship.  

Punjab hikes reimbursement to employees for replacement of knees and hip joint implant

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, OCT 14

The Punjab Government has enhanced the reimbursement charges to employees/pensioners and their dependent family members for replacement of  knees and hip joint implants.
    According to the notification issued now the employees would be eligible for reimbursement of Rs. 65000 per knee implant and Rs. 1,00,000 for revised knee implant.   He said that employees would be reimburse indoor charges ICU, Monitoring, Operation, charges of medicines, consumable and disposable surgical physiotherapy and laboratory test charges on the pattern of AIIMS New Delhi and PGI Chandigarh.
    The notification said that in the case of  Hip Joint Implant  the employees would be reimburse to Rs. 40,000+ Rs. 5000 for bone cement the normal Cement T.H.R .  The employees below 50 years would get Rs. 80,000 + other reimbursable charges for non-cement T.H.R  (Iso-Elastic) used for hip diseases. 

ACE organises rally against female feoticide

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

MOHALI, OCT 14

The NSS unit of Aryans College of Education organized a rally against "female feoticide" at Village Nepra. NSS Volunteers of Aryans College of Education raised Slogans. The event was organised to create awareness among community to raise their voices against the injustice done to female child.

Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges said that the declining ratio of girls is leading to imbalance that will ultimately have an adverse impact on the social fabric. Dr. Kataria motivated students for active participation in social service. 

Dr. Manjula Kataria ,Principal ,Aryans College Of Education called upon all sections of society to actively co-operate in “Beti bachao Abhiyan”, “Beti hai to kal hai”. The future depends on girls and spare nothing to ensure their proper upbringing,she further added.

Students and staff members of Aryans  participated in the event and the public joined them. They were carrying playcards conveying the message to give equal respect to women in society. The Rally received large scale appreciation from the people of Nepra Village .

Diwali bonanza for Punjab health & forest employees

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, OCT 13
The Punjab Government today announced Diwali bonanza for Health Employees by
substantially enhancing their pay scales.
Disclosing this here today an official spokesman of the Punjab Government said that Government has revised the pay scale of Junior Analytical Assistant w.e.f  October 1, 2011. The Junior Analytical Assistant who were earlier in the pay band of 5910-20200 with grade pay of 3000 and initial pay of 11470 w.e.f 1-1-2006 have been put in the pay band of 10300-34800+ GP 3200 with initial pay of 13500 w.e.f 1-10-2011.
Similarly, Senior Analytical Assistants who were in the pay band of 10300-34800 with grade pay of 3200 and initial pay of 13500 w.e.f. 1-1-2006 have been put in the pay scale of 10300-34800 with grade pay of 3600 with initial pay of 14430.
The scale of Analyst that was 10300-34800 with GP 3800 and initial pay of 14590 w.e.f 1-1-2006 has been revised to 10300-34800 + 4200 GP with initial pay of 16290 w.e.f. 1-10-2011. The pay scale of Deputy Public Analyst that was 10300-34800 + 4200 GP with initial pay of 16290 w.e.f. 1-1-2006 has been revised to 10300-34800 + 4600 GP with initial pay of 18030.
The scale of Assistant Chemical Examiner that was 10300-34800 with GP 4200 and initial pay
of 16290 w.e.f 1-1-2006 has been revised to 10300-34800 + 4600 GP with initial pay of 18030
w.e.f. 1-10-2011.
The pay scale of Deputy Chemical Examiner that was 10300-34800 + 4400 GP with initial pay of 17420 w.e.f. 1-1-2006 has been revised to 15600-39100 + 6000 GP with initial pay of 24140. The pay scale of Government Analyst that was 10300-34800 + 5400 GP with initial pay of 20300 w.e.f. 1-1-2006 has been revised to 15600-39100 + 6600 GP with initial pay of 25250.
Similarly, Pharmacist who were in the pay band of 5900-20200 with grade pay of 3000 and initial pay of 11470 w.e.f. 1-1-2006 have been put in the pay scale of 10300-34800 with grade pay of 3200 with initial pay of 13500. The pay scale of Multipurpose Health Worker (male & female) that was 5900-20200 + 2000 GP with initial pay of 8240 w.e.f. 1-1-2006 has been revised to 5900-20200 + 2400 GP with initial pay of 9880.
The Punjab Government also enhanced the salaries of Punjab Forest Services (PFS) with effect from October 1, 2011
implementing the scale of 4-9-14 besides increasing the initial pay of Foresters.
According to an official spokesman, the notification of revised scales for the officials of Forest Department has been issued and now they would get the
increased salaries from October 1, 2011 as per the revised pay scales. He said that Forest Officials would get the initial scale of Rs 15600-39100, which was
earlier 10300-34800 with an increased grade pay of Rs 5400, which was Rs 5000 earlier.
The spokesman said that now the basic pay of officials would be Rs 21000. He said that the officials with a regular service of 4, 9 and 14 years in the
department would get grade pay of Rs 6600, 7600 and 8600 respectively. He said that Foresters in the department would also get the increased grade pay of Rs 3000
as they were getting Rs 2400 earlier. The initial pay of the foresters has also been revised and now they would get Rs 11470, which was Rs 9880 earlier.

Vehicle dealers in Punjab to issue RC

Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal handing over a registration certificate to a new car owner during a state level function to launch e governance project of Transport Department at Zirkapur.

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, OCT 12

As  Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today handed over smart card registration certificate to Naib Singh who purchased Maruti Alto from vehicle dealer in Zirakpur, Punjab today scored the major initiative to become first state in the country authorizing vehicle dealers to issue permanent registration certificates at the time of purchase of new vehicle. 

Mr. Badal also inaugurated another important citizen friendly e governance initiative authorizing Principals of Government Colleges to issue learner’s driving license after conducting mandatory tests besides recommending permanent driving license to DTO.

            The Deputy Chief Minister also inaugurated the portal of Punjab  Transport Department enabling any vehicle owner to pay its taxes through online banking.

            Describing it a historic day for the common man of Punjab Mr. Badal said that this major initiative of transport department has been able to save them from the harassment of repeated visits to transport department, treasury and banks for simply getting registration certificate and driving license. He said that  this inititiative took three years as total old record of transport department had to be computerised besides amending rules and legislation to enable these citizen friendly reforms.

            Mr. Badal said that the conventional system for registration of vehicles was an ordeal for common man who had to go to bank/treasury for payment of taxes, then to DTO/ SDM offices multiple times for inspection of vehicles, allotment of permanent number and finally to collect RC. He said that the entire process was not only time consuming but painful as he had to wait in long queues and make several visits. 

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the new online registration of vehicles the interface with the government department including banks has been totally eliminated. He said that now citizen while purchasing new vehicle pays motor vehicle tax through online system at dealer vehicle point, gets permanent number wherein he can make choice out of 50 numbers displayed on real time basis. He said that after filling the form online while purchasing vehicle he can go home and would get smart card registration certificate at his residential address though courier within three to four days.

            Mr. Badal said that he was pained as college students had to make repeated visits to DTO office to get learner’s license. He said that most of the students to escape the ordeal used to drive vehicles without license, paying fines several times. He said that now transport department has authorised college Principals to issue learner’s driving license after conducting mandatory tests of traffic rules and regulations. He asked Transport Commissioner to distribute printed literature about traffic rules to every school and college to educate the students.

            Stressing upon the importance of traffic rule education Mr. Badal asked Chief Secretary Mr. SC Aggarwal to make traffic rule education a part of curriculum and schools and colleges. Mr. Badal said that even for permanent license a person after getting authority from the college Principal would have to go to DTO office to get his photograph clicked as his data would be transferred to DTO via internet.

            Mr. Badal also inaugurated the online payment of taxes under which owners of commercial vehical would be able to pay their taxes online without visiting government offices, banks and treasury. Every vehicle owner would get a user name and password for payment of online tax wherein permanent record of previously paid taxes of each vehicle would be maintained. If stopped by traffic constable or transport authority to check status of payment of tax of that particular vehicle, he would just send an SMS and would get reply SMS within 30 second showing the payment record of that vehicle. Similarly any vehicle owner can get print out of history of payment of taxes to be shown to authorities anywhere.

            Thanking Chief Secretary MR. SC Aggarwal, Secretary Mr. Anurag Aggarwal and total transport department for their unflinching support and dedication making these transport reforms a success story Mr. Badal said that he was already getting queries from neighbouring states regarding the new online system of registration certificates as these states also want to follow the footsteps of Punjab.

Magician Shankar to perform in Khalsa College of Education

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

AMRTSAR, OCT 12

 World famous magician, Prof. Shankar and Shankar Junior, the father-son duo, will perform their internationally-acclaimed “Magic Show” at Tagore Open Air Auditorium at Khalsa College of Education on October 15. 

 College Principal Dr. Jaswinder Singh Dhillon said that the Shankars are world renowned magicians, who have represented the country in five international magic show conventions and have themselves organized three international conventions in India.

 He said they are happy to host their show, aimed for the recreation of students and faculty members at the college campus. Dr. Dhillon said this `executive type show’, which is usually performed for the executives and business class people around the world, after their formal meetings, contain many interactive magic tricks to the amusement of the audience.

 The interesting thing about the show is that it also seeks the participation of the audience to make them feel apart of the whole show that last for one and half hour. The ‘three four box type’ illusions and many humorous magic are some of the many interesting tricks to amuse the audience, said Dr. Dhillon adding that the show is nick-named as Gilli Gilli Magic which includes the basket of Wizardry, Parasol Galore, the Snow Storm of China, the Art of Escaping, Magic of Transportation in a Transparent Box and Mystery of the Solid Steel Rings.

Industralist Kamal Oswal appointed Industrial Advisor

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir) 

CHANDIGARH, OCT 11

            The Punjab Government today appointed the renowned Industrialist Mr. Kamal Oswal as Industrial Advisor to the Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal with immediate effect.

            Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that formal orders to this effect would be issued shortly.

            It may be recalled that Mr. Kamal Oswal belongs to well known Rs. 3500 crore.  Punjab based Industrial Group in Ludhiana, popularly known as OWM Nahar Group.   He is presently, the Vice-Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Nahar Industrial Enterprises Ltd. and MD Cotton County Retail Ltd, besides the Director on the Board of several companies viz. Oswal wollen Mills, Nahar Spinning Mills, Nahar Poly films, Nahar Capital & Financial Services and Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd. Having a vast experience of 29 years in Industry dealing in cotton yarn, cotton fabric and sugar, Mr. Kamal Oswal was also nominated as member of Consumer Grievance Committee of State Electricity Board. OWM Nahar Group has given employment to more than 30000 persons directly or indirectly in Punjab.

Industrial visits organized by Aryans College of Engineering

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

MOHALI, OCT 9

As a part of Industry – Institute interaction, Aryans College of Engineering, Chandigarh organized an industrial visit in “RMC Plant of ACC Limited”. The purpose of the visit was to make students aware of the various practical manufacturing aspects. This exposed the students to the production site of ready mix concrete and its quality control. Students visited various department of the company including Manufacturing, IT, Marketing, Human Resources, Research & Development and Finance. Around 100 students from Civil & Mechanical department participated in the industrial visit.

Mr. Hardeep Singh Gill, Plant Manager , Mr.Nardeep Guleria , Marketing Assistant Manager , Mr.Ajay Kumar Yadav , Senior Tech Officer & Mr. Shaibanhish Hussain, Assistant Manager sales & marketing interacted with the students in the company. Mr. Ajay Kumar provided the students an insight in to the working of the company. The students were allowed to have a look into the various stages involved in the process of manufacturing. Each group was accompanied by an official from the company who explained each and every stage of the process involved.

Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group said that the industrial   visit at ACC was informative and helpful in providing real life exposure to students. Dr. Kataria further said that Industrial visit proved to be learning and fruitful experience for both students and faculty members.

862427 tonnes of paddy procured in Punjab

by sportswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, OCT 8
Government agencies and private millers procured more than 862427 tonnes of paddy 401054 tonnes procurement of previous year.
Out of total procurement of 862427 tonnes of paddy in all the procurement centers of Punjab, Government agencies procured 771102 tonnes of paddy (89.4%) till date whereas private traders procured 91325 tonnes (10.6%) of paddy. Till October 7, PUNGRAIN had procured 240450
tonnes (31.2%) whereas MARKFED procured 153056 tonnes (19.8%).
PUNSUP procured 187195 tonnes (24.3%) , PSWC procured 91797 tonnes (11.9%) whereas PAIC was able to procure 93502 tonnes (12.1 %) of paddy.
The Central Government agency FCI had been able to procure 5102 (0.7%) tonnes.
The spokesman added that District Tarn Taran with 135383 tonnes of procurement was leading in procurement operations whereas Jalandhar with 103898 tonnes of procurement was at second slot and district Kaputhala with 101520 tonnes of procurement ranked at third position.
The State Government has set up 1745 procurement centres and activated its total machinery to ensure smooth procurement of paddy, the spokesman added.

Golden Bells celebrates Dussehra festival

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
 MOHALI, OCT 5
Golden Bells Public School, Sector-77, Mohali celebrated  Dussehra with great vigour. A riot of colors and reverberation was all around as the virtues of celebrating festival were highlighted by the students.
Students celebrated the festival in their own unique and innovative style by making the effigy of Ravana out of the waste paper material by themselves, which added color to the festivity of the day.
The children brought alive the good and evil characters from the epic ‘Ramayana’ and thus presented a colourful fancy dress show. Not only students, teachers also equally show their enthusiasm by giving speech on various topics related to this day.
The last battle of victory over evil was dramatized between forces of Lord Ram and Ravan and after pitch battle Ravan was killed.
To control global warming, the effigy of Ravan was not set on fire.
In the end, the chairman of the school, Col. C.S. Bawa (Retd.) wished the children and staff members a joyous Dussehra and encouraged them to follow the path of righteousness in all walks of life.

Dream Whistlerz selects 7 MBA students of Aryans in placement drive

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, OCT 4

Dream Whistlerz, visited Aryans Group of Colleges for the campus placements of its MBA & BBA students. The company addressed the students and answered their queries. It is to be mentioned that Dream Whistlerz is an entertainment company.

The process started with pre-placement talk by Mr Suren Uppal, CEO and Mr Mohit. After that, interview was conducted in the campus followed by GD and the final selection  was done their office. Out of the 11 shortlisted candidates 7 have been selected by Dream Whistlerz at a package around 2 lakh. Around 150 MBA & BBA students participated in the placement drive.

Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group congratulated the selected students and said that the reason behind this success is strong academic base & conduction of regular classes with interactive sessions.

Dr. Kataria said that the Training and Placement cell of Aryans Group establishes contacts with industrial houses to arrange training and placement of the students. The cell also guides and helps the Final year students in securing jobs with their knowledge and achievements, by organizing campus Interviews and exploring various avenues for their placement, Dr. Kataria added further.

Diwali bonanza for Punjab employees

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, OCT 4

The Punjab Government today announced bonanza for majority of employees, substantially enhancing their pay scales, allowing encashment of Earned Leave along with LTC, providing Mobile Allowance for every category of employees besides enhancing special allowance for certain categories of employees of Punjab Civil Secretariat.

According to an official spokesman the Punjab Government has revised the pay scales of Clerks, Jr. Assistants, Steno-Typists and Jr. Scale Stenographers w.e.f 1^st October 2011. The Clerks who were earlier in the pay band of 5910-20200 with grade pay of 1900 and initial pay of 7810 w.e.f 1-1-2006 have been put in the pay band of 5910-20200 + GP 2400 with initial pay of 9880 w.e.f 1-10-2011.

Similarly, Jr. Assistants who were in the pay band of 5910-20200 with grade pay of 2800 and initial pay of 11170 w.e.f. 1-1-2006 have been put in the pay scale of 10300-34800 with grade pay of 3200 with initial pay of 13500. The spokesman clarified that the post of clerks in the cadre shall continue to be bifurcated into the posts of Clerks and Jr. Assistants in the ratio of 50:50 and the post of Jr. Assistant would continue to be filled up by placement to the extent of 100% out of clerks who have an experience of working for minimum 5 years in the cadre.

The scales of Steno-Typist that was 5910-20200 with GP 2000 and initial pay of 8240 w.e.f 1-1-2006 has been revised to 5910-20200 + 2400 GP with initial pay of 9880 w.e.f. 1-10-2011. The pay scale of Jr. Scale stenographers that was 5910-20200 + 2800 GP with initial pay of 11170 w.e.f. 1-1-2006 has been revised to 10300-34800 + 3200 GP with initial pay of 13500.  

Accepting the recommendations of 5^th Punjab Pay Commission the Punjab Government has allowed Mobile Allowance to every category of employee. Group A employee would be allowed Rs. 500 , Group B Rs. 300 , Group C Rs. 150 and Group D Rs. 100 mobile allowance w.e.f 1-10-2011.

 The Spokesman said that accepting another recommendation of 5^th Punjab Pay Commission, the State Government has allowed employees to encash 10 days' earned leave at the time of availing Leave Travel Concession after Block of 4 years. He said that the encashment of earned leave would be limited to the extent of 60 days during the entire service carrier and this encashed leave would not be deducted from maximum amount of earned leave encashable at the time of retirement. He said that encashment of earned leave would be admissible without any linkage to number and nature of leave availed for LTC. He said that where both Husband and wife were Government employees, encashment of leave would be admissible to both of them subject to maximum of 60 days for each spouse during entire service carrier. This was applicable for LTC availed after 1-10-2011.

Enhancing the special allowance of certain categories of employees of Punjab Civil Secretariat, the Superintendent would get now Rs. 1200 per mensem, Private Secretary Rs.1200, Personal Assistant Rs. 600, Sr.Assistant Rs. 480, Jr. Auditor / Auditor Rs. 480, Sr. Scale Stenographer Rs. 480, Jr. Assistant Rs. 300, Jr. Scale Stenographer Rs. 300, Steno Typist Rs. 240 and Clerk Rs. 240. This allowance would be enhanced w.e.f 1-06-2011.

Result of recruitment of 50 AIOs in Intelligence declared

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, OCT 1

The result of recruitment of 50 Assistant Intelligence Officers in Intelligence Wing of Punjab Police has been declared today.

Disclosing this here today a spokesman of Punjab police said that the list of successful candidate has been put the departmental website i.e. www.punjabpolice.gov.in. It may added that the recruitment was initiated on June 4, 2011 and it got tremendous response from the youth of Punjab.

Recruitment Result of AIOs (ASI) in Intelligence Wing
(Category wise merit list)
(1) General Category (As per merit)
S.No. Roll No Reg. No Name
1. 78110528 454760 NAVDEEP SINGH SANDHU
2. 78111568 452061 SANDEEP SINGH
3. 78111586 450550 AMANDEEP SINGH
4. 78110367 458878 SUNIL KUMAR SHARMA
5. 78110418 452825 AMRINDER SINGH
6. 78111777 450425 GURINDER SINGH
7. 78110070 452334 NAVDEEP SINGH
8. 78110676 453643 MALKIAT SINGH RANDHAWA
9. 78111683 457492 MANJIT SINGH
10. 78111281 450600 JAGDEEP SINGH
11. 78111415 450447 JAGANDEEP SINGH
12. 78111315 454063 RUPENDER SINGH
13. 78110219 451547 JASPREET SINGH
14. 78110570 454451 SARWAN KUMAR
15. 78110107 450660 VISHAL RAJPUT
16. 78111637 457804 HIMMAT SINGH
17. 78111573 450590 SIMRANJEET SINGH
18. 78110750 451084 VIVEK KUMAR
19. 78111200 453799 SHUSHIL KUMAR
20. 78110523 450872 MOHIT DHAWAN
21. 78110634 453685 GAGANDEEP SINGH
22. 78111609 450457 DILPREET SINGH
23. 78111394 450296 GURJEET SINGH
24. 78111884 457150 GURSHARAN SINGH
25. 78110322 452741 GAGAN SINGH NEGI
(2) SC Category ( M & B)
S.No. Roll No Reg. No Name
1. 78110315 452195 AKASHDEEP SINGH
2. 78111269 458929 GAURAVBANS SINGH
3. 78110869 458452 DAVINDER SINGH
4. 78111100 450481 RAVINDER PAL SINGH
5. 78110910 455139 RAVINDER KUMAR
6. 78111451 459173 NARAIN SINGH
(3) SC Category (R &O)
S.No. Roll No Reg. No Name
1. 78110967 453908 RANJIT SINGH
2. 78111328 454891 SUNIL KUMAR
3. 78110226 457756 KARAMJIT SINGH
4. 78111395 454519 GURMEET SINGH
5. 78110250 453077 RAJESH KUMAR
(4) BC Category
S.No. Roll No Reg. No Name
1. 78111713 456241 RAMANDEEP SINGH BAWA
2. 78111618 454569 GURLABH SINGH
3. 78110763 455114 BHARPOOR SINGH
4. 78111417 458172 JASPREET SINGH
5. 78110533 454498 PARAMJEET KUMAR
(5) Ex-Servicemen Category (General)
S.No. Roll No Reg. No Name
1. 78110795 452995 KAMALJIT SINGH`
2. 78110934 453688 SURINDER KUMAR
3. 78110703 452075 RAJESH KUMAR
4. 78110580 453035 SUBHASH CHANDER
(6) Ex-Servicemen Category (BC)
S.No. Roll No Reg. No Name
1. 78111147 454444 BALWINDER SINGH
(7) SC Ex-Servicemen
S.No. Roll No Reg. No Name
1. 78111031 454855 GURWANT SINGH
(8) Police Ward
Post reserved for the Ward of Police Personnel has been kept vacant
for want of clarification from the Personnel Department.

Management Guru Prof S P Singh remembered

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

MOHALI, OCT 1

On the 2^nd death anniversary of Management Guru, Prof S P Singh, the students, staff and management of Aryans Group of Colleges paid tribute to the departed soul in college campus. Prof. S. P. Singh was mentor of Aryans Group of Colleges. On this occasion, everybody present observed two minutes silence as a tribute and mark of respect towards Prof. S P Singh.

Born on 1st July 1942, Prof. Singh was associated with various educational institutes and he has also served as Chairman of UBS, Punjab University. He has been the member of Punjab Financial Commission’s Advisory Committee; Chandigarh Management Association (CMA/2000-2001); All India Management Association (AIMA/2001-2004) and North Regional Council. He died on 1st October, 2009.

On this occasion, Dr Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges said that Aryans Group laid down its foundation and started this educational institute under the able mentorship of Prof S P Singh. Even today the college is following the path he showed and is achieving great heights.

The contributions of Prof.Singh in management have been tremendous & widely acknowledged by academia & industry. He worked on various research projects at Lucknow University and IIM Ahmedabad. He did his Ph.D and taught at Colorado (USA).