E-governance to be promoted: MDU VC

Rohtak: Maharshi Dayanand University Vice Chancellor Prof Rajbir Singh said e-governance would be promoted on a larger scale in the university so that the functioning was made more transparent and effective. This would strengthen the information dissemination mechanism too. Inaugurating an online workshop on the Right to Information (RTI) Act for principal information officers of the university, the VC said all PIOs must ensure timely supply of requisite information to the applicants. MDU Registrar Prof Gulshan Lal Taneja delivered the welcome address. He said PIOs must take their responsibility seriously regarding supply of information.

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Sainik School founder’s day

Rewari: Sainik School celebrated its 13th Founder’s Day with cadets participating in the event from their homes through Microsoft Team and other online modes. The celebrations commenced with the screening of a short video on the genesis of the school. It was created and developed by Parveen Mishra, TGT Hindi. The school annual report was presented by Principal Soumyabrata Dhar. The cadets exhibited their versatility through various videos screened on the stage. Based on the achievements of six senior houses of the school in the session 2019-20, Subroto House was declared as the overall ‘Champion House’.

Rewari varsity’s Registrar resigns

Rewari: Indira Gandhi University (IGU) Registrar Dr Annapurna Sharma resigned from the post while citing unavoidable circumstances here. She had joined the IGU in December 2018. Annapurna is the daughter of former minister Ram Bilas Sharma. A farewell party was organised on the occasion wherein Vice-Chancellor Prof SK Gakhar extended best wishes to her.

HAU announces exam dates

Hisar: Chaudhary Charan Singh Agricultural University, Hisar, has announced the examination dates for admission to postgraduate and PhD courses. An official spokesperson for the university said in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the examinations would be held online on September 6, 9, 12 and 16, while adhering to the social distancing norms. Candidates would be contacted on their mobile number and email id, if needed. “If a candidate does not submit the information sought by the university within the stipulated time period, he/she will not be allotted a seat in the first counselling,” he said. The dates for the second counselling will be issued separately. He said there would be no change in the terms and conditions related to admission and reservation in the university brochure.

admission for int’l students begins

Faridabad: The JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, has invited online applications for admissions under the Foreign National Category to its various undergraduate and postgraduate courses upto September 15 for the academic year 2020-21. VC Prof Dinesh Kumar released the prospectus and admission schedule. As many as 15 per cent seats in engineering courses and 5 per cent in non-engineering courses have been reserved for foreign students. Separate hostel facilities have also been developed for international students. International Affairs Director Dr Shilpa Sethi said the university had got permission from competent statutory bodies to offer various courses in science, engineering, journalism and management. The eligible students may apply online by September 15. The prospectus is available at jcboseust.ac.in/foreign-students and students may contact on ia@jcboseust.ac.in. Candidates holding valid passport and citizenship of a country other than India or having OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) /PIO (Person of Indian Origin) Card and Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries are eligible for admission. She said NRIs or Indian citizens whose qualifying examination is from an international board or foreign university are not eligible under the category.

Jagadhri schoolgirl best NCC cadet

Yamunanagar: Kashish, an NCC cadet from Dyal Singh Public School, Jagadhri, has been honoured as the best cadet and awarded a cash prize for her outstanding performance by Colonel Ajay Pal Kaushish, CO, 14 HAR BN NCC, Yamunanagar. Around 200 cadets from five districts participated in the activities such as map reading, firing, drill etc and underwent written test and interview. The cadet had also participated in centrally organised camps. Kashish aspires to join the Army. School principal Parul Kumar congratulated the cadet and wished her good luck.