189 shortlisted for jobs in Aryanas Mega Job Fest

 

 

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 31

Around 1230 candidates participated in Mega Job Fest organized by Aryans Group of Colleges today. 25 companies conducted placement drive where around 189 candidates got shortlisted for various positions. Mega Job Fest was inaugurated by Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges.

Mr B.S Sidhu, Dean, Aryans Group of Colleges said that the companies who participated in the Job Fest and selected candidates for their respective companies includes Apples Blossom, Asian Tiles, Beta soft, C.S Group, Dial a Bank, EME Technologies, Eureka Forbes, EXIM Enterprises, Federal Mogul, HCL, Intellisense Technologies, Jobs Tree, Mahindra and Mahindra, PicNFrame, Reliance, SME Business Services Ltd, SML ISUZU Ltd, Taaran Industries, Yup Creations etc.

Dr Kataria added that around 150 companies visited Aryans Group last year in different Placement drives and Job Fests where around 1000 unemployed got their dream jobs.This year, above 250 companies are expected to visit Aryans.

Dr Kataria further said that till now Aryans Group has organized seven Job Fest including PHD-PTU Mega Job Fest in March 2011, Times-Aryans Job Fest in July 2011, Aryans Mega Job fest in November 2011, Aryans Mega Job fest in February 2012, Aryans Mega Job Fair in March 2012, Aryans Mega Job Fest in July 2012.

It is to be mentioned that Established in 2007, Aryans campus is located at Chandigarh–Patiala highway, near Chandigarh on lush green 20 acres pollution free campus. The group is running MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Ed, Engineering College, Nursing College & Junior Science College (+1 & +2).

NCC training academies in Malout and Rupanagar

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 31

    The prestigious NCC training academies at Malout and Rupnagar would be dedicated to nation jointly by the Punjab Chief Minister Mr Parkash Singh Badal and Union State Minister of Defence Dr. M. Mangapatti Pallam Raju on Sunday, September 2.

Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that Punjab was the first state in the country to have two world class training centers for imparting coaching to the NCC cadets. The NCC training centre for the boys at Rupnagar has been constructed over an area of 9 acre at a cost of Rs 9 crore and another for the girls at Malout over an area of 6 acre at a cost of Rs 9.80 crore. With the opening of these academies around 55 thousand cadets from the state would be imparted training for joining the Army, Navy and Air Force under one roof thereby brightening their chances to join the Armed forces. These training centers would be milestone in the history of the NCC as they would be instrumental in organizing the national level camps of the NCC in Punjab from time to time.

Heavy demand of Indian handicrafts in USA: Chinna

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

AMRITSAR, AUG 31

 A high-level delegation of Punjab Small-scale Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC), led by its Chairman Mr. Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina, has returned home from United States (US), after a week-long program to take part in international trade fair at Manhattan in New York.  Having explored the possibilities of export, the delegates found a heavy demand of handicrafts in US and feel that if small scale industry innovate itself, export to US may rise manifold.

 Mr. Chhina who along with his Executive Director Sanjeev Bawa, led the delegation, on the directions of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal found huge market for handicrafts items. ``The household items including furniture, decorating pieces, crafted utensils, stones, dresses, carpets and even crockery are in huge demand. As ivory is banned, the US administration allows the camel bones might be used in decorating pieces’’, said Chhina, adding that export of these items might earn foreign currency to the country.

 He said the stalls from all over the world and various Indian states were installed and Punjab’s stall was also a major attraction. ``The hand woven carpets and handicrafts received maximum queries’’, said he adding that if export rises the Punjab’s small scale and cottage industry would be immensely benefitted. He said Indian Consulate General in New York Mr. Prabhu Dyal was helpful in arranging an interaction of Indian businessmen accompanying them with the US counterparts which was highly fruitful.

 ``The US market requires variety and did not like the same kinds of product being produced. If ivory is banned, they want that the bones of other animals including that of camels are perfectly used in the decorative items’’, said he. He further said that on the eve of Christmas and New Year, the US citizen go rampant to buy the goods and we must focus on exploring the export of these goods to US in coming three months. ``The US businessmen are ready to place orders, only we have to fit in their demand and innovate ourselves to produce more attractive items’’, said Mr. Chhina.

 He said their delegation was sponsored jointly by Central and State governments and we want the closer coordination with the Union Commerce Ministry to provide a fillip to export of Punjab’s handicrafts to the US and even other Western countries.

Ban on transfer in Punjab Education Department from Aug 31

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 30 

The Punjab Government has imposed a complete ban on the transfers in Education department from August 31.

Disclosing this here today, Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka, Education Minister said that there would be no single transfer in the department except the adjustments of those teachers who have been declared surplus during ongoing rationalization process. He categorically said that no teacher should approach his office for the purpose of transfer.

The Minister said that number of periods for teachers have been rescheduled under rationalization policy.

It may be mentioned here that according to the new norms proposed number of periods for a Principal was six in a week and if the principal was Cluster In-charge, he would be exempted from taking such periods. Similarly, for Headmasters of schools up to 500 students, the number of periods was 15, up to 1000 students 12, up to 1500 students 10 and up to 2000 students the number of proposed periods would be 7.

In case of lecturers, 32 periods have been made mandatory in a week. In case number of periods were not completed in plus 1 and plus 2 classes, the lecturers would be given junior classes and if then there was shortfall, such lecturer could be given period of those subjects in which he has been promoted. In case of Master/Mistress, the number of weekly periods would be 34. If a lecturer was taking the periods of master cadre then they should be given periods according to the policy. Besides this, number of weekly periods was 36 for C&V teachers.

It may also be mentioned here that in case of any surplus post of any subject, the teacher working on demand post should be relieved but there would be an exception to those teachers who have joined there under rationalization policy in last 2 years. According to the policy, the teacher with longer stay would be shifted. In case of surplus post, any teacher deputed under Sarv Sikhya, RMSA or CSS should be shifted. It has been clarified that teachers suffering from any complicated chronic disease and were having medical certificate issued from medical board of a medical college be exempted from shifting.

Punjab Govt issues posting orders of six IAS officers

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 27

          The Punjab Government today issued posting orders of six IAS Officers in the state with immediate effect.

          Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Punjab Government said that Mr. V.N Zade has been posted as Director, Governance Reforms.

 Mr. Kamal Kishore Yadav has been posted as Deputy Commissioner Bathinda relieving Mr. Ravi Bhagat from this additional charge.

          Likewise, Mr. Rajat Aggarwal has been posted as Deputy Commissioner Amritsar relieving Mr. Priyank Bharti from this additional charge.

          Mr. Manashvi Kumar has been posted as Director Excise & Taxation-cum-Additional Excise & Taxation Commissioner Punjab, Patiala against vacant post.

          The services of Mrs. Shruti Singh has been placed at the the disposal of Department of Housing and Urban Development for posting as Chief Administrator GLADA, Ludhiana relieving Mr. Rahul Tiwari of this additional charge and in addition Chairman, Ludhiana Improvement Trust Ludhiana relieving Mr. Rishipal Singh of this additional charge.

          Smt. Rupanjali Karthik has been posted as Additional Secretary, Health & Family Welfare against vacant post.

           Mr. B Purushartha would continue to work as special secretary governance reforms an in addition Director Technical Education & Industrial Training.

Dolly Gulleria inaugurates exhibition of women clothes and jewelry

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 27 

A three-day-exhibition of Women Clothes and jewellery was today inaugurated by well renowned folk singer Dolly Gulleria at Panchayat Bhawan, Sec-18 B, Chandigarh. Appreciating efforts of the organiser of the event young lady Yashica, Guleria called on women of all sectors to come forward for such creative works. She added that women should transform these hobbies into big business opportunities.

The Punjabi singer also applauded the effort and hard work put by a middle class woman who by her own efforts organised such a big exhibition. She praised collection of unique jewellery and combination of modern and traditional suits.

The expo cum sale included complete women collection of beautiful party wear suits as well as casual and trendy kurtis, stoles, shrugs and fashionable jewellery.

Organiser of this exhibition, Yashica said this is my and my team’s first effort in this field. In future, we are going to organise such fests in other cities of North India. She also appealed to the people to come forward and support such kind of efforts put by women.

Gutkha and pan masala banned in Punjab

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 27

The Punjab government today banned the sale, storage, manufacture and distribution of tobacco product ‘Gutkha’ and ‘Pan Masala’ in the state from the date of issuance of Notification in this regard. 

Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the CMO said that Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal had cleared the file this morning thereby approving the proposal of the state Health & Family Welfare department for banning the Gutkha and Pan Masala in the larger interest of public health. The chewing of gutkha, pan masala and other tobacco products was a potent health hazard and responsible for deadly disease of cancer especially of mouth and throat.  Likewise, any other food products containing Tobacco or Nicotine as ingredients by whatsoever name available in the market had also been banned.

It may be recalled that the Punjab Government had already banned the sale and consumption of Gutkha and Pan Masala in four districts of Ropar, Mohali, Amritsar and Mansa. 

Badal woos industralists to invest in Punjab

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 27

            Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today called upon the industrialists and entrepreneurs to set up their ventures in the state to boost the pace of industrialization and assured all possible help and support to them for emerging Punjab as a front runner state on the country’s industrial map. 

Addressing a galaxy of industrialists during an Investment Promotion Summit on ‘Punjab Calling’ Getting Growth Back: “Government- Industry Partnership for Building Sustainable Tomorrow” organized by ASSOCHAM in collaboration with the Punjab government here at Hotel Taj, Mr. Badal said that state’s existing industrial policy would be fine tuned according to the felt need of the industry because the organizations like ASSOCHAM, PHD Chamber, CII and FICCI could give vital inputs for making further improvements in the policy as these organizations had a vast practical experience and knowledge as compared to government, which could be aptly utilized for making the industrial policy an investor friendly in the right earnest to fulfill the aspirations of the prospective entrepreneurs for attracting huge investments in the state. 

Mr. Badal said that it was a high time for state’s agrarian economy to switch over in the mode of industrialization as agro-processing units have a vast scope in Punjab and interested industrialists could reap the benefits in this regard.  He said that Punjab had an excellent infrastructure network coupled with industrial peace and skilled labour which has made the state as the most preferred investment destination as per World Bank study.  He mentioned industrial sector in Punjab had 31.69% share in State Domestic Product and grew at 8.46% in the year 2011-12 against national level of 7.5% which is a matter of great satisfaction and pride.  Mr. Badal also pointed out that Punjab had also been adjudged the No.1 state in infrastructure development.  He said that Punjab was indeed the most peaceful state in the country where communal harmony and amity were the most redeeming factor to woo investors.  Apart from this, as all of us know, Mr. Badal said that power was the engine of growth of any economy and therefore the state has rightly taken specific initiatives to make Punjab power surplus in the next one-and-a-half-year.  Air connectivity in terms of the upcoming International Airport at Mohali, Sri Guru Ramdass International Airport at Amritsar besides three domestic airports at Bathinda, Ludhiana and Pathankot would certainly accelerate the pace of industrialization.   

Showing deep concern over the heavy exodus of industry from state due to grant of special industrial concessions to the neigbouring states of J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttrakhand, Mr. Badal said that he was personally not against these packages  given to these states but at the same time Center should had also extended the same to Punjab.  Denial of this package to Punjab by the GoI for the best reasons known to them had not only ruined our industry but had also adversely impacted it for the times to come.   He sought slew of special incentives for Punjab being the land locked state such as; restoration of subsidy on freight equalization, enhancing the currently 137 items being exported through ICP at Attari Wagha at par with nearly 6000 exported via Mumbai-Karachi sea route besides allowing Punjab to have coal linkage from the existing coal blocks of the country to augment its thermal power generation.

Highlighting the path braking initiatives to propel industrialization in the state, the Chief Minister said 1700 acre IT Park was being set up at Mohali besides five integrated textile industrial parks in Malwa and integrated sugar parks in Majha region.  Likewise, a general focal point near Kapurthala was also being developed to cater the needs of industrialists.  Strenuous efforts have been made to horn the skills of youth by imparting them state-or-the-art training through a network of skill centers across the state.  He said that the state government had signed a MoU with the world renowned German company GIZ for setting up four advanced multi skill centers at Bathinda, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana and Amritsar at a cost of Rs.250 crore.  He said that these centers would train nearly 1 lac youth by the next four years. 

The Chief Minister lamented that majority of decisions taken by the Center thereby completely ignoring the interests of the states thus showing scant respect to the federalism.  He blamed the Center for usurping the powers of the states contrary to the spirit of true federal structure as enshrined in the Constitution of India.  Even for petty demands like sanctioning of link roads, the states have to look upon the Center, added Mr. Badal. 

On the occasion, the Chief Minister lighted a lamp to mark the inauguration of Investment Promotion Summit. 

Speaking on the occasion, Industry & Commerce Minister Mr. Anil Joshi said that the state’s endeavour was to bring the industry out of the clutches of real estate with a sole objective to allot industrial plots to only genuine industrialists who were willing to set up their units.  He said that concerted efforts had been taken to revive the industry in the state by sanctioning 17 special economic zones and ensuring single window clearances.  We have also enacted the Punjab Common Infrastructure Regulation and Maintenance Act 2012 to enable the industrialists to form their own special purpose vehicles to develop and maintain industrial focal points. 

In his address, the Member Parliament and President of ASSOCHAM Mr. Rajkumar Dhoot appreciated the initiatives taken by the Punjab government in providing the best infrastructure for the growth of trade, business and industry in the state and exhorted the industrialists from across the country to invest in Punjab in a big way for reaping the benefits of its development and prosperity.   Mr. Dhoot announced that his group Videocon International would invest Rs.1500 crore in the state, of which Rs.1000 would be invested in the group’s IT company at Mohali and Rs.500 crore in setting up a manufacturing facility of washing machines and televisions in Punjab. 

Prominent amongst others who spoke on the occasion included Secretary General ASSOCHAM Mr. DS Rawat, Chairman Punjab Development Council ASSOCHAM Mr. Ravi Wig, Co-chairman Northern Region Punjab Development Council ASSOCHAM Mr. Ashok Kajaria and Chairman PSIDC Mr. Onkar Singh Thapar. 

The Chief Minister was accompanied by his Special Principal Secretary Mr. KJS Cheema, Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce Mr. AR Talwar and Principal Secretary Technical Education Mr. SS Channy. 

Talent Hunt and Fun Games at Aryans Group of Colleges

 

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

MOHALI, AUG 26

Students of Aryans Group of Colleges (AGC) displayed their talent in the Talent Hunt programme and Fun Games conducting in the campus. Newly admitted students spell bound the audience by exhibiting extraordinary talents. Prof. D. C. Kataria “Roshan”, Vice- Chairman, Aryans Group inaugurated the function by cutting the ribbon.

Various Cultural activities were performed by students including Solo Song, Solo Dance, Group Dance, Mimicry, Shero-Shayari, Poetry recitation, Extempore and various kinds of dance performances. Fun Games including Sack Race, Potato Race, 3Leg race, Tug of War was also conducted for students. Freshers took part in all these activities and they considered it as a good start to begin their new journey of life.

Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group said that the group would always welcome such gestures of the students and also 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 “Singing” Kajal and Malik of B.Tech, Navdeep of MBA were the winners whereas in “Dance” Praveen, Rohit and Sheetal of B.Tech won the competition , Ankit of B.Tech in “Poetry” whereas in “Extempore” Yusra Mushtaq of B.tech(Civil) got the prize.

Also present on the occasion were Mrs. Rajni Kataria, Treasurer; Dr. (Mrs.) Parveen Kataria, Director General, Dr.Manjula Kataria, Principal, Aryans College of Education, Dr P B Mahapatra, Director, Aryans College of Engineering.

It is worth mentioning that after the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Punjab Sh. Parkash Singh Badal & H.E. the Governor of Punjab and Administrator Chandigarh, Sh. Shivraj V Patil awarded Aryans Group of Colleges for Excellence in Education. Recently, His Excellency Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, former President has also awarded Aryans Group of Colleges (AGC) for “Excellence in Education.

Earlier also Aryans Business School (ABS) has been ranked 48th in India by Dainik Bhaskar. ABS has recently been awarded the Best Upcoming B-School of North India by the renowned Magazine "Business and Management Chronicle" and Dr. Kiran Bedi, 1st Woman IPS of India, has also awarded ABS as the Best upcoming B-School of North India. 

It is to be mentioned that earlier also, Dr. Kiran Bedi, 1st Woman IPS of India, has awarded ABS as the Best upcoming B-School of North India. Many reputed personalities like Dr. Kiran Bedi, S.Joginder Singh (Ex-Director, CBI) etc. have visited Aryans campus several times.

t is worth mentioning that Aryans Group of Colleges is GMAT, GRE and XAT allied college of this region also the college uses CAT and MAT scores for admitting the candidates. The college has in its name the prestigious membership of Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business’ (AACSB), USA. In India only 22 Business Schools are the members of AACSB. The college is also having   membership of CII, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, CMA and AIMA.

To expose the students to international education standards, employment facilities and opportunities of education abroad Aryans Group has entered into number of tie-ups / collaborations with foreign institutions such as Outline System (USA); LMSE (London); AUPP (Australia) & Fontys University (Netherland).

It is to be mentioned that Established in 2007, Aryans campus is located at Chandigarh–Patiala highway, near Chandigarh and has lush green 20 acres pollution free campus. The group is running Management College, Engineering College, Education College & Junior Science College (+1 & +2 Non Medical).

Punjab all set to provide 90 essential local bodies services under one roof

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 26

Punjab is all set to provide 90 essential Local Bodies services to the people under one roof by putting the whole functioning of Local Bodies Department online as the Punjab Government has given its nod to implement e-governance program.

            Disclosing this here today, Bhagat Chunni Lal, Local Bodies Minister, Punjab said that after realizing the grand success of Suwidha Kendras, Fard Kendras and Police Sanjh Kendras, now the Punjab Government has in principal decided to provide all essential services of local bodies department through such state-of-the-art hi-tech centers for facilitation of common masses. He said that as per the e-governance program for Local Bodies Department besides state headquarter the functioning of all Regional Deputy Director Offices, Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats would be online.

            Stating that it would prove a revolutionary and pro-urban population initiative after independence, Mr. Bhagat said that Punjab Government has fixed a time period to provide civic services to the people. He said that the 9 Municipal Corporation, 133 Municipal Councils and other offices of local bodies department would provide 90 essential civil services under one roof through single window system. He said that this system would also eliminate the alleged red-tapism, unnecessary harassment of common masses besides saving time and energy of them.

Explaining about the services to be covered under this e-governance program, Mr. Bhagat said that now the services regarding birth and death certificates, building maps, property taxes, sewerage and water supply connection, building construction approval, health and sanitation services, fire brigade and drinking water services, rent lease, advertisement hoardings, Right to Information Act, Right to Service Act, complaints and their redressal, permission for usage of public places for commercial accesses, construction of parks, parking sites, approvals from tehbazari branch, billboards and permission for organizing public functions on lands belonging to MCs etc would be provided in state-of-the-art complexes at Municipal Corporations headquarters and Municipal Council offices. He said that SAD-BJP government was committed to provide all essential services hassle-free and it was under consideration of Local Bodies department to put all services of department on e-governance project.  

Mr. Bhagat said that the implementation of e-governance project was under progress on war footing and with the completion of this ambitious plan all the offices of regional deputy director, municipal corporation and municipal councils would be interconnected with the headquarter of department. He said that the necessary directions to complete the project within given time frame have been issued to the concerned authorities for the facilitation of general public.

Badal mourns death of veteran actor AK Hungal

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 26

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today expressed profound grief and sorrow over the passing away of veteran Indian cinema actor Mr. A.K. Hungal (95) who died at Mumbai this morning.

          In a condolence message the Chief Minister said, "Mr. Hungal was a versatile actor and his unforgettable roles in nearly more than 200 films would ever regale his fans for his superb performance. The Chief Minister said that Mr. Hungal was a Punjabi who left an indelible mark on the Indian cinema through his offbeat performance and charismatic personality and would be ever remembered by one and all for his unique performance both in Hindi films and TV serials.

          In the death of Mr. Hungal a void has been created in the Indian Cinema and television which was difficult to be filled, added Mr. Badal.

          Sharing his condolences with the bereaved family of Mr. Hungal, the Chief Minister prayed to the Almighty  to give courage to bear this huge loss and grant eternal peace to the departed soul. 
 Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal expressed deep grief on the demise of  Indian cinema icon Hangal, who passed away today at the age of 95 in Mumbai.

           In a condolence message, Mr. Sukhbir said described the death of Mr. Hangal as great shock to the entire Indian cinema and end of an era of Indian cinema. He said that Mr. Hangal has a massive contribution to Indian cinema and theater by acting in more than 225 films especially his act as ‘Rahim Chacha’ in world renowned ‘Sholay’ was unforgettable. He said that beside Bollywood, Mr. Hangal also put scores of milestones on television.

          Sharing his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family, Mr. Badal said that basically Mr. Hangal belongs to Punjab and he was born in Sialkot (In Pakistan now) before independence. Mr. Badal also prayed the Almighty to give strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss and grant peace to the departed soul.

Professional training back-bone of operational efficacy: Sumedh Saini

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

PHILLAUR, AUG 25

Sh. Sumesh Singh Saini, IPS, Director General of Police, Punjab visited Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur to discuss professional police training related priorities with the officers of the Academy and the Commandants of all the five other police recruits training centers of the state police, who participated in an especially convened high-level meeting of all the head of police training institutions of the state.         

                   After an elaborate interaction with the heads of the police training institution during which all the training-related issues were discussed thread-bare, Sh. Saini expressed the view that sound professional training is the back-bone of operational efficacy and no effort will be spared to fine-tune and strengthen the professional police training process to the utmost extent.

                   Elaborating his vision for professional training,  Mr Saini stated that the training process must aim at the toughening-up of mental and physical faculties of the individual police officer to the maximum possible extent so as to fully enable him to adequately measure up to the onerous professional challenges with full measure of confidence and expertise. Reflecting on the vital role of discipline in day to day police functioning, Mr Saini expressed the view that the core attributes of the concept of discipline are fairness, objectivity and scrupulous adherence to ethical code of conduct. He urged all the trainers to inculcate this spirit of discipline amongst all the trainee police officers so that they may be able render quality service to the people in the real sense of the term.

                   Discussing the issues related to the ongoing capacity building process being vigorously pursued by the Punjab Police, the DGP made his policy in this regard clear by declaring  that the basic requirements of the cutting edge level police functionaries have to be addressed to as a matter of first and foremost priority before contemplating the add-ons at a secondary stage, so as to ensure that all the basic requirements of the NGOs and the ORs are adequately met with prior to moving ahead in the direction of further improvements in this regard.

                   Expressing his general satisfaction on the overall training standards of the Punjab Police Sh. Saini said that progressive amalgamation and integration of the human resources training centers with the field units is essential to fine-tune the training inputs and derive reciprocal advantage by putting together theoretical and pragmatic aspects of professional police working.

Mr S.K.Sharma, IPS, Addl. DGP Human Resource Development, Community Policing and Law & Order, while giving a general overview of the overall professional training scenario in the state stressed the need for making police training for all the ranks of police hierarchy more focused purpose-specific and better attuned to the prevailing professional realism. He outlined the initiatives taken in this direction in the recent past and urged all of officer present on this occasion to strive hard for the attainment of better results on this front.

        Ten officers and jawans working in different police training institutions were decorated by the DGP with the DGP’s Commendation Discs for their laudable contribution in improving the overall professional police training standards. Sh. Ishwar Chandar Sharma, IPS, IGP-cum-Additional Director Punjab Police Academy and Mr R. C. Sethi, IGP, Training Punjab was also present on this occasion and participated in the deliberations. The DGP during his round of the Academy in the evening observed and assessed different training activities in the PPA and expressed happiness at the overall state of affairs in the Academy.

Badal seeks 1000 crore financial assistance for diversification of agricultureThe Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal, presenting bouquet to Union Minister for Agriculture Mr.Sharad Pawar at his residence on Saturday

The Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal, presenting bouquet to Union Minister for Agriculture Mr.Sharad Pawar at his residence in New Delhi on Saturday.

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH, AUG 25

         Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today urged the Union Agriculture Minister Mr Sharad Pawar to sanction a financial assistance of Rs1000 crores to the state for creating necessary infrastructure to develop technology for production of alternate crops and their post harvest handling towards a major push for diversification of agriculture.

       Taking part in the deliberations the Chief Minister, who called on the Union Agriculture Minister at his residence here today, apprised him that diversification of the agriculture was the need of the hour to bail out the beleaguered peasantry of the state from the conventional wheat-paddy rotation besides motivating them to go for other alternate crops by ensuring remunerative returns to them. He said that the institutional and infrastructural support provided to the state would go a long way towards a paradigm shift from paddy to alternate crops. Mr Badal also asked the Union Agriculture Minister to ensure that a remunerative Minimum Support Price for alternate crops may be announced well in advance of the sowing season and an efficient procurement mechanism should be assured for the marketing of these crops, through a designated agency of the Government of India, as in case of wheat and paddy, so that proper marketing of these crops could be guaranteed.

        The Chief Minister said that these initiatives would help the state to diversify away from rice in wake of its increasing production in the Eastern States including Eastern U.P., Bihar, Odhisa, West Bengal, Assam and Madhya Pradesh during the last three years.  He further said that being an irrigated area, a large number of crops could be successfully cultivated in Punjab, which could easily replace paddy and help in conservation of natural resource base for agriculture i.e. soil and water in the State. Pleading for handsome returns on alternate crops in lieu of paddy, the Chief Minister underscored the need to give atleast 15% more returns as compared to paddy to encourage the farmers to shift to alternate crops. Mr Badal apprised the Union Minister that as the GoI had ensured procurement of paddy at minimum support price, Punjab, conventionally a non-rice producing area, took up its production on a large scale.  He said that the area under paddy which was about 2.4 lakh hectares in 1961 has now increased to about 28 lakh hectares. The State has been contributing about 90 LMT of rice (135 LMT of paddy) to the Central Pool.

         Seeking immediate release of Relief package of Rs 5112 crore to bail the Punjab farmers out of the crisis following the drought like condition due to deficit rains in the region, the Chief Minister sought personal intervention of Mr Pawar for sanctioning the same at the earliest. Mr Badal apprised the Union agriculture Minister that he along with Union Rural Development Minister Mr Jai Ram Ramesh visited the state on August 10 to have the first hand information about the extra expenditure incurred by the farmers and the state government in sowing and nurturing the paddy due to truant monsoon in the state. It may be recalled the package demanded by the State Govt. includes Rs. 2531 crore  for purchase and arrangement of additional power, Rs. 850.80 crore to compensate for additional cost incurred by the farmers on of high speed diesel, Rs. 893.49 for conversion/rescheduling of cooperative credit, Rs. 300 crore on account of additional ground water Irrigation, Rs. 300 crore for restoration of capacity and installation of alternative tube-wells, Rs. 211.60 crore for arrangement of feed and fodder for livestock sector and Rs. 26 crore for drinking water supply.

         Besides this, the Chief Minister also demanded a bonus of Rs 100 per quintal for paddy over and above the MSP which itself needed significant upward revision. The State had already demanded a MSP of Rs1650 per quintal for paddy in view of the increase in prices of fertilizers, diesel, labour etc. Likewise, the MSP of cotton should be raised by Rs 500 per quintal over and above the MSP announced this year. A drought relief of Rs. 200 per quintal for maize may be provided. The GoI should direct the Public Sector Banks to reschedule the repayment of loans from Short Term to Medium Term and a subvention to compensate them for additional burden of interest due to such conversion of loans may also be provided.  

      Responding to the demands put forth by the Chief Minister, Mr Pawar assured him that GoI would extend all possible help and support to the state in this hour of crisis. On the issue of diversification of agriculture the Union Minister assured Mr Badal that the GoI would help Punjab financially for diversifying to alternate crops. Showing concern for motivating the Punjab farmers towards diversification, Mr Pawar informed the Chief Minister that a two day seminar was being organized at Chandigarh from August 27-28 to create awareness about the significance of the much needed push towards heralding a second green revolution in the form of diversification of agriculture.

    The seminar would be addressed by the senior officers of Agriculture department of GoI besides eminent agriculture experts and scientists from the country to apprise the officers of the Punjab government, progressive farmers of the state and researchers of Punjab Agriculture University about the significance of agriculture diversification especially in the context of Punjab on one hand and to evolve the consensus on this vital issue on the other. Regarding the subvention of the loan Mr Pawar assured the Chief Minister that he would soon take up the matter with the Union Finance minister Mr P Chidambaram. He also appreciated the efforts of the brave Punjab farmers for their outstanding contribution in making the country self reliant in food production and hoped that this year also they would replicate the same despite the vagaries of weather.

 

DDOs responsible for deduction and deposit of employees' Income Tax

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)        

CHANDIGARH, AUG 23

The Punjab Government has issued new set of instructions for the deduction of income tax from employees' salary. DDOs (Drawing and Disbursement Officers) were made responsible for the regular deduction of income tax and to deposit it to Income Tax Department.

Disclosing this here today, an official spokesman of the General Administration Department said that all the officials/officers, whose salary through all means is more than Rs.2 lakh in the financial year 2012-13, should furnish the information on prescribed Performa by 15 September, 2012. He said that the employees should also mention the tax relief-able savings in given column of the Performa. He said that this information would enable the authorities to deduct the income tax in equitable installments.

The spokesman clarified that the any employee, who wished to change the GPF subscription for the year 2012-13, he could get it done in the salaries of months March and October. He said that this information should reach the office by 10th of above mentioned months. He said that in the absence of this required information, the income tax would be deducted every month on average in equitable installments. He further said that as par the guidelines of Income Tax Act, this income deduction from the salary would be the responsibility of DDOs.

222 middle schools to be upgraded in Punjab

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 22

With a view to achieve the goal of universalisation of secondary education (USE) in the state, The Punjab Government is ahead in the implementation of Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan scheme (RSMA) aimed at expanding and improving the standards of secondary education for classes VIII to X by ensuring a secondary school within a radius of 5 km for every neighborhood.

            Disclosing this here today Education Minister Punjab Mr. Sikandar Singh Maluka said that under the RMSA, the Education department has upgraded 222 middle schools to secondary schools in deficit areas of the state with a vision to make good quality education available, accessible and affordable to all students  in the age group of 14-18 years. “This project is for the bright future and careers of the children visualizing attainment of 75% Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) by 2012-13 and 100% GER by 2016-17 ensuring universal access of secondary education by 2017 and universal retention by 2020, added Mr. Maluka.

            Mr. Maluka said that the Punjab State was included in the four states approved by the Central Government for the year 2012-2013 to implement RMSA. “For this the state government would spend Rs. 369 crore to provide inputs in terms of additional classrooms, teachers and other facilities in these upgraded schools to meet the challenges, he added.

            The Minister expressed said that after successful implementation of this centrally sponsored scheme by five years, the State Government would continue all the upgraded schools in the state. Allying the apprehension of privatization of RMSA schools, he categorically said that it was the responsibility of the State to provide education to the educationally backward and economically weaker sections including other marginalized categories of the society especially the girls and disabled children residing in rural areas.

Punjab Govt to recruit 150 JEs in Irrigation Department

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 20

Punjab Government has invited applications for the recruitment of 150 Junior Engineers in Irrigation department.

Disclosing this here today an Official spokesperson said that the recruitment would be on regular base. Out of these 150 JEs 120 would be recruited as JE (Civil), 25 would be recruited as JE (Mechanical) and 5 would be recruited as JE (Electrical).

He said that the eligible candidate could apply online through website “http://recruitment.cdacmohali.in” by august 30, 2012. He said that the candidate must possess three year diploma of Junior Engineer in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from a State Technical Education Board of from a recognized university or institution. For detail and other term and condition candidate could see the website http://recruitment.cdacmohali.in

Sobti appointed VC of DAV University

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, AUG 19
  Dr. R.C. Sobti, a well-known academician and the former Vice-Chancellor of Punjab University was appointed as the first Vice-Chancellor of DAV University at Jalandhar, as per UGC norms, on Sunday.

            A decision in this regard was taken at the meeting of DAV College Managing Committee held under the chairmanship of its President Mr. Punam Suri, at its headquarters at New Delhi on Sunday.

            Speaking on the item, Mr. Suri said that DAV University would not be an ordinary one but a novel University which would have the thrust in research work. It would provide high level education based on ethics and cultural values. Curriculum and syllabus would be drafted in consultation with Industrial sector so that students get passed out from here are absorbed in jobs. He said that a committee comprising of five former Vice-Chancellors has been constituted for guiding in chalking out curriculum and syllabus.

            He further disclosed that a committee was also constituted in the meeting to complete formalities to start construction work of Mahatama Hans Raj DAV Institute of Nursing at Jallunder, for which a total estimate budget of Rs. 49.06 crores had already been approved.  

            Mr. Suri further disclosed to this correspondent on telephone that the DAV management also resolved to introduce Educational Audit of DAV Public Schools to assess the character and quality of the institutions. This would build a system of in-house educational audit for evaluating institutions and to determine whether or not they are operating at minimum levels of quality.

            He said that an assessment of each institution will ensure conformity to good practices and bench marks of global requirements. It would also assist the schools to self apprise the institution’s facilities, faculty vis-à-vis performance and stimulate the academic environment for facilitating the transaction of curriculum and to ensure self-evaluating, accountability, autonomy and innovations.

Punjab Government promotes 23ADA as DDA

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 18

The Punjab Government today promoted 23 Assistant District Attorney as Deputy District Attorney; where as in total 38 DDA and ADA have been transferred with immediate effect.

Disclosing this here today an official spokesman of Home and Justice Department said that Mr. Darshan Kumar Gargi has been promoted and transferred at Patiala, Mr. Adarsh Kumar Mahajan at Amritsar, Mr. Madan Lal Bathla at Ludhiana, Mr. Sansar Chand Attri at Ropar, Mr Amanpreet Singh at Amritsar, Amarjeet Singh at Hoshiarpur and Additonal charge Legal, Mr. P K Chibbar Vigilance Bureau, Punjab, Chandigarh, Mr. Gurdeep Singh Ajit Garh Mohali, Mr.Bhupinder Singh Ropar , Mr. Beant Singh Patiala, Mr Harnek Singh Additional Charge Legal Jalandhar, Mr. Joginder Pal office of District Attorney, Punjab, Chandigarh, Mr. Lakhbir Singh Additional Charge Legal, Faridkot, Mr. Gurdeep Singh Mahal office of District Attorney, Punjab, Chandigarh, Mr. Inderjit Singh Additional Charge Legal, Firozpur, Mr. Kamal Bir Singh Sandhu, PPA Phillour, Mr. Harnavjeet Singh, Additional Charge Legal, Ajit Garh, Mr. Sukhwinder Singh  at Ludhiana, Mr. Harinderjit Singh Bajwa, Gurdaspur.         Mr. Tarinder Singh Grewal Hoshiarpur, Mr. Bihari Lal at Hoshiarpur, Mr. Rakesh Goyal, Head Office Chandigarh, Mr. Surjit Singh Patiala, (All have been promoted as Deputy District Attorney)

Mumtaz Ali has been transferred and posted as District Attorney Barnala, Mr. Sanjeev Kochar Additional Charge Legal, Bathinda, Mr. Amarjeet Singh Mahal, Additional Charge Vigilance Bureau, Mr. Dalip Singh Additional Charge Legal, Moga, Mr. Navdeep Girdhar Additional Charge Legal, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Mr. Dharam Pal Additional Charge Legal, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Mr. Nirmal Pal Singh Additional Charge Legal, Sangrur, Mr. Sukhpal Singh Gill has been transferred at Bathinda   (all Deputy District Attorney)

Mr. Sunny Kumar has been transferred and posted as Assistant District Attorney Kharar, Mr. Bishan Swroop at Gidderbaha, Mr. Kulwant Singh at Samrala, Mr. Ashwani Kumar at Nabha, Mr. Gur Sukhwant Singh at Mansa, Mr. Dilpreet Singh at Derabassi and Mr. Kanwar jeet Singh has been transferred at Batala (All Assistant District Attorney)

Free stenography training to SC graduates

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 17

The Punjab Government would impart one year free stenography training to the graduates belonging to Scheduled Castes besides providing them a monthly stipend of Rs. 250.

Disclosing this here today, SC/BC Welfare Minister Mr. Gulzar Singh Ranike said that the free stenography training would be given by the Language Department through its all district level training centers. He said that the students from Chandigarh would get the training at the center of language department setup in the premises of Government College, Phase-6, SAS Nagar (Mohali). He said that desiring candidates can send or submit their detailed applications with the District Language Officer or Assistant Director Language Department, Punjab Chandigarh by August 27.

          Mr. Ranike said thatthe candidate should be resident of Punjab and belongs to Scheduled Castes. He said that priority would be given to the candidates from the below poverty line families. He said that in absence of BPL category students, the candidates having annual income of less than Rs. 1 lakh would be considered.  He said that if again the seats would remain vacant, the candidates having annual income of more than Rs. 1 lakh would be considered but they would not be able to get the stipends.   

          The Minister informed that there were minimum 15 seats in this training program at each district except Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Moga, Tarn Taran and Barnala besides Mohali would have 20 seats. He said that the interview would be conducted on August 29 from 9 am.

Malukha exoresses concern over cancellation of entrance exam in Punjabi medium

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 17

The Punjab Education & Languages Minister Mr. Sikander Singh Maluka today took a serious notice of cancellation of entrance exam of M.Phil submitted in Punjabi medium by Panjab University, Chandigarh and sought the intervention of Vice-President Mr. Hamid Ansari who is also the Chancellor of University to reverse this anti-Punjabi decision.

Mr. Maluka said that this was a dangerous and strange decision against Punjab and Punjabi language that reflects systematic plan to decimate Punjabi language in the Capital of Punjab itself. He said that  the Punjab government would not tolerate neglect of Punjabi language by Panjab University, which was being provided 60% financial aid by the state government. He said that Punjab has full right on Panjab University and protection of Punjabi language was the duty of University Administration. He pointed out that even the Country’s highest administrative job test Civil Services was also being allowed in Punjabi medium too.

Demanding intervention of the Vice President Mr. Hamid Ansari, who was also the Chancellor of the University, he categorically said that the Punjab government would never tolerate discrimination with Punjabi language and the University would have to withdraw this anti-Punjabi language decision. He said that the University students have every right to appear in any examination in their mother language.

The Education Minister said that taking in view the seriousness of the issue SAD MPs from Punjab would soon call on Prime Minister to impress on this issue.

Aryans Group of Colleges Celebrate Independence Day

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 16

Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh celebrates Independence Day of India at college campus on 15th August. The students from B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA and B.Ed participated in different cultural activities organized.

Students of Aryans Group presented a colorful cultural programme with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor which included Speeches, songs, plays, dances etc. The Programme started with a motivating speech by Vidushi. Group Dance performed by Faaiz and group was the main attraction of the event.

Also present on the occasion were Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group; Prof. D.C. Kataria, Vice chairman, Aryans Group; Mrs. Rajni Kataria, Treasurer, Aryans Group; Dr. Parveen Kataria Director General, Aryans Group; Dr P.B. Mahapatra, Director, Aryans College of Engineering; Dr. Manjula Kataria, Principal, Aryans College of Education; Mr B S Sidhu, Dean, Aryans Group and Ms Varinder Kaur, Coordinator, Aryans Group.

Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group said that "We should never forget the supreme sacrifice of our leaders. We owe them for the freedom that we enjoy today. Independence Day reminds us that we have still not achieved what our freedom fighters wanted us to do. We should pledge to make India free from social ills like poverty, corruption and illiteracy."

It is to be mentioned that established in 2007, Aryans campus is located at Chandigarh–Patiala highway, near Chandigarh and has lush green 20 acres pollution free campus. The group is running Management College, Engineering College, Education College, Nursing College & Junior Science College (+1 & +2 Non Medical).

Sukhbir instructs to check illegal mining with heavy hand

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, AUG 16

 Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today issued strict instructions to all SSPs of the state to work in total tandem with the industry department and mining department to check the illegal mining in the state.

             In the instructions issued to all SSPs of the districts through Director General of Police, Mr. Badal said that it would be their responsibility to launch a coordinated campaign against illegal mining of minerals in the state and launch prosecution against offenders as per law. Mr. Badal said that he would personally monitor the performance of each SSP. Instructions have also been issued to all SSPs to submit detailed monthly report to Deputy Chief Minister’s Office giving details of number of cases of illegal mining detected in that month, progress of investigation or submission of challan in the court in such cases besides progress in the court cases of illegal mining.

             The Deputy Chief Minister also asked Chief Secretary Mr. Rakesh Singh to issue instructions to all Deputy Commissioners to check such cases and keep a watch on availability of mining products to the general public. He said that it would be the responsibility of every Deputy Commissioner to ensure that there was no artificial shortage of mining products. He said that it would be also responsibility of DCs to ensure that public was supplied mining products as per the rates approved in the mining policy.

Centre should initiate awareness campaign for separate identity of Sikhs on foreign lands: Majithia

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

AMRITSAR, AUGUST 15

  Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia, Revenue and Information and Public Relations Minister, Punjab today urged the Union Government to initiate a special campaign for making aware the people of various foreign countries about the separate identity of Sikhs residing over there, to avoid such tragic incidents like Oak Creek Gurdwara in future.

                Unfurling the national flag here to mark the 66th Independence Day at Guru Nanak Stadium, Mr. Majithia said that Union Government should immediate initiate a campaign through diplomatic channels for the separate identity of Sikhs residing in foreign countries. He said that it is the need of the hour to start such diplomatic talks with the governments of different countries having dense Sikh population to ensure the full safety and security of Sikhs. He extended thanks to the United States for their positive and sympathetic role in the Oak Creek incident. 

 Welcoming the decision of Punjab Government for declaring the holy city of Amritsar as ‘Smoke Free City’, Mr. Majithia said that this decision would prove a boon for the initiatives already taken by the local administration to brush-aside the menace of drugs from the city. Mr. Majithia also extended thanks to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal for this noble cause. 

        Mr. Majithia, expressing happiness over the initiatives taken on large scale by SAD-BJP Government in Power Sector, said that Punjab has initiated the process of setting up thermal plants at Talwandi Sabo, Rajpura and Goindwal Sahib to make Punjab a power surplus state besides establishing it a most favoured investment destination of the country. All these Thermal Plant would be operational by the end of 2014 and it would generate 3920 MW of power. He said that due to deficit monsoon in the state, the Punjab Government has purchased a power of more than Rs. 7000 crore to ensure the proper cultivation of paddy already sown by its peasantry.

        The Minister also said that the Punjab Government has constituted a ‘Metropolitan Planning Committee’ for the overall development of Amritsar, which would be headed by Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal and he would personally monitor the status of development projects. He said that ‘Master Plan’ for the development of holy city from all spheres would be implemented in coming two years. He said that Amritsar would be the next IT hub.

Mr. Majithia said that Amritsar would soon witness a state-of-the-art trade fair center and the government has identified 20 acres of land for this purpose, while the proposal to construct a mini secretariat at Amritsar has also been finalized. He said that Punjab Government is committed to eliminate illegal trades of drugs and narcotics in the state by starting a special drive against this menace. He said that during the last five years, the Punjab Police has seized drugs and narcotics worth Rs. 1260 crore, which was the 40% of total seizure in the country.  

        Congratulating the countrymen for entering the 66th year of Independence, Mr. Majithia exhorted Punjabis in general and youth in particular to tread on the path shown by our martyr’s for building a strong nation and for elimination of social menaces.

        Mr. Majithia also honoured freedom fighters and their families besides various personalities of government departments and from society for their achievements in different sectors. He also distributed tricycles and sewing machines to physically challenged people and widows.

        Meanwhile, Mr. Majithia announced a grant of Rs. 3.5 lakh for the teams of students, who participated in cultural and folk programs and also announced holiday for the participating schools on August 16.  

India should learn from China how to excel in sports

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

SAS NAGAR, AUG 15

: The Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal today said that Punjab is coming out with the comprehensive sports policy that would focus on nurturing grass root sports talent to prepare them for future international challenges.

Speaking to media persons after Independence Day function, Mr. Badal said that poor performance of India in Olympics especially in the team events was just because of neglect of sports by Union government. He said that it was matter of great concern that sports was the most neglected area and whosoever player has excelled in Olympics was just because of his individual efforts and not because of any support provided by Union government. Ruing the dismal and shameful performance by India in Hockey, Mr. Badal blamed the Union government for failing to address the rising factionalism in hockey federations that has left players confused.

Advising the Union government to take a lesson from China, that has come on the No.1 position in sports in 15 years just because of their consistent and clear policy on sports. He said that our sports department was having just negligible budget whereas British Prime Minister has announced 1 billion pound just for sports. Mr. Badal said that Punjab on its own level is coming out with the comprehensive sports policy that would focus on nurturing grass root talent. He said that we are setting up sports school in every district and first school in Ghuda has already started functioning. 

Mr. Badal said that Punjab government would also engage the services of foreign coaches to provide specialized training to budding players. He said that upcoming hockey stadium in SAS Nagar would have same blue & pink Astroturf that was used in London Olympics.

Denying any differences with BJP on resource mobilization, Mr. Badal said that whatever decision we take we take it as a collective unit and there was no question of any difference.