1,08,000 to appear in JET test on May 19

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, MAY 14

 Punjab State Board of Technical Education will be conducting JET 2012 on  May 19 , 2012 (Saturday) from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. in 434 examination centers.

Disclosing this a Punjab Government spokesperson said that a meeting to review the arrangement of JET 2012 was held under the chairmanship of the Secretary of the Board wherein all the District Education Officer, Principals of all affiliated polytechnics and incharges of all the Examination centers participated.

The spokesperson said that All the JET Admit Cards/ Roll number of more than 1, 08, 000 candidates have been dispatched by the Board. Those candidates who have not received the Roll Number by post can download Admit Card/ Roll numbers from the Boards website: www.punjabteched.net/,  www.punjabteched.com. 

The result of JET 2012 will be declared in the first week of June 2012.  More than 60,000 seats are available in 29 diploma course in 130 affiliated polytechnic colleges.

The spokesperson said that 2500 seats are reserved under fee waiver scheme ( Rs 22,000 exempted from Rs.27,625 Annual Fee)  for economical weaker section whose family income is less than 4.5 lakhs.  All the SC students whose family income is less than 2 .5 lakhs have to pay Rs. 1100/- only for three yeas as tuition fee.

Fun in pool at Golden Bells

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
MOHALI, MAY 10
Tiny tots of Golden Bells Public School, Sector-77, Mohali, enjoyed in a unique method to get respite from the intense heat i.e. swim ‘n’ splash in the ‘Fun Pool’ of the school. In this way, students feel relaxed and utilize their time as well as have fun in a pleasant manner.
This is the best method to enhance their physical and mental development and to beat the scorching heat. Children love to enjoy this cool sport. This facility is  being provided under the guidance and supervision of experts.
According to the Principal of the school, Mrs. Anjali Chaudhry, such a cool sport is very helpful for the development of motor skills among the tiny tots and it channelize the extra energy of the growing kids.

Seminar on Research in Nursing held

 by Punjabnewswire4u

AMRITSAR, MAY 9

A seminar-cum-workshop on `Research Designs-Enhancements in Nursing Research’ was today held at Khalsa College of Nursing where the budding nursing students were asked to apprise themselves with the latest developments and ongoing research in the Profession. Principal of College, Dr. Neelam Hans stated that the profession of Nursing had `social service’ as an inherent character and the students must work honestly for the cause of making the society disease-free and treat the patients with utmost care and patience. She said the motive behind conducting the workshop was to instill the sense of `caring and sharing’ amongst nursing students and coax them to carry on higher research in the field.

A skill session was also conducted in which students in four groups were asked to compete with their research projects and the teachers and students who performed well were honoured with the appreciation certificates.

30 companies to hire from Chandigarh in Aryans Mega Job Fest on May 10

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, MAY 9

Aryans College of Engineering (ACE), Chandigarh is going to organize “Mega Job fest” on  May 10. The fest would be at PHD Chamber, Sector- 31, Chandigarh where 30 leading companies would offer around 500 jobs in different streams. Mr.Anil Joshi, Cabinet Minister for Industry & Commerce, Technical Education & Industrial Training Punjab would be the chief guest. While announcing the Mega Job Fest, Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, ACE said that job opportunities would be available for B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, MCA, M.Tech, Diploma/ITI etc. Students can get registered by applying online on www.aryans.edu.in.

Dr. Kataria further added that the fest is not only for Aryans Students but the students from other colleges can also apply. Job openings are available in different sectors like manufacturing, Banking, Insurance, Pharmacy, IT, BPO, Hospitality, FMCG, Auto, Telecom and many others .Candidates need to carry 10 copies of their resumes and passport size photograph with them, Dr. Kataria added.

Dr. Kataria further gave the list of companies like AEGON Religare, Alma Technologies ,Altruist Technologies, Canam Consultants, Career Plannerz, Competent Synergies, DADA Motors, Dell, DLF Insurance, Dominos, Eureka Forbes, EXIM Enterprises, Google, HCL,HDFC ,Honda, IFBI,IKYA Global, India Dialing, Kocher Infotech, Kotak Mahindra, Max Media Technologies ,Max New York ,Money Ambit, Reliance, Pizza Hut, Solitaire Infosys, Solutions Beyond, Solutions ,Spectra Force Technologies, Sprey House ,Tech Mahindra, Water Berry,  etc. which would be visiting in the job fest.

Dr. Kataria added that ACE is fully committed for the placement of its students at reputed national and international companies. Aryans Group has established its name in terms of placements in such a short span of time of 5 years.  More than 150 companies have already visited Aryans Campus last year & Around 250 companies are expected to visit in current financial year.

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). The college has in its name the prestigious membership of Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business’ (AACSB), USA. The college is also having membership of CII, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, CMA and AIMA.

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 & Junior Science College (+1 & +2). The College is going to start M.Tech, Polytechnic, GNM & ANM courses this year to cater to the diverse needs of students.

Wheat procurement in Punjab touches 103 lahh tons

by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, MAY 4
 Wheat procurement by State Government Agencies touched 102.19 lakh tons in Punjab, crossing the magical figure of 100 lakh tons as procurement in 1750 purchase centers picked up.
 According to an official spokesman procurement till Thursday evening was about 6 lakh tons more than last year as it was 10219702 tons. The spokesman said that most of the procurement was by the official agencies as they have procured 10213304 tons whereas traders have only picked-up 1583 tons. Meanwhile, the state agencies have also starting procuring wheat for state food as on Thursday 4815 tonnes were procured in this pool. Till May 3, Punsup had procured 2349022 tons (22.99%) whereas MARKFED procured 2283263 tons (22.34%). PUNGRAIN procured 1707381 tons (16.71%), PAIC  had procured 1182317 tons (11.57%) whereas PSWC was able to procure 1167866 tons (11.43 %) of wheat.
 The Central Government agency FCI had been able to procure 1523455 tons (14.91%). 
 The spokesman added that District Sangrur with 1110120  tons of procurement was leading in procurement operations whereas District Patiala with 990598 tons of procurement was at second slot and district Ludhiana with 881666  tons of procurement ranked at third position.       
The State Government has set up more than 1750 procurement centres and activated its total machinery to ensure smooth procurement of wheat, the spokesman added.

Punjab to assimilate positive trends of American education system: Maluka

by sportswire4u.blogspot.com (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, MAY 2:

Punjab has started special initiative to revamp the educational system by incorporating the positive trends of education system of developed countries. It was disclosed by Mr. Sikandar Singh Maluka, Education Minister of Punjab.

In a communiqué released to the media, he said that a high level delegation of education ministers of different states visited United States of America to critically examine the education system of that country with the motive to incorporate positive trends of American education system. He said that this visit was conducted under the directives of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Department of Higher Education.

Mr. Maluka further added that the news appeared in some sections of the media about the foreign holidays of the minister is totally baseless. He said that the motive behind these trips is to study the prevalent education system and to assimilate the positive trends of the education system of that country into our education system.

Mock interview to help Punjab Civil Services aspirants

 by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, MAY 2 Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab will be organizing mock interviews for Punjab Civil Services aspirants who have recently qualified the main examination of combined Punjab Civil Services in the result announced by the PPSC.
These mock interviews will be held from  May 9 to 10 at Institute’s Campus in Sector 26, here alongwith counselling sessions on all three days. Senior IAS officers, academicians and intellectuals from universities will constitute the mock interview panel. Fees for the Mock interview/ counselling will be nominal.
It may be recalled that the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab has emerged as a premier  institute of Punjab Government and trains IAS, PCS and other officers besides providing coaching to civil services aspirants.