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Time of India
an hour ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab Government Schools: 509 govt school students in Punjab crack NEET, CM Mann says education key to ending poverty, ET Education
Advt Advt Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said the state government is adopting "out-of-the-box ideas" to strengthen the education sector, which he described as a key to eradicate poverty and social a gathering after felicitating students who cleared the NEET exam, Mann said a paradigm shift had taken place in the education sector over the last three years due to revolutionary steps taken by the state said, "This is the red letter day as 509 students from government schools have cracked the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admissions into medical colleges," according to an official said education, healthcare, infrastructure, industry, sports, employment and the fight against drugs are the government's top freebie or concession cards can eliminate poverty or other social maladies in the state, instead it is education that holds the key that can pull people out of this vicious circle by raising their standard of living, he chief minister said that his government is tirelessly making efforts to improve the standard of education to empower common the first time in the state a mass campaign in the form of "Yudh Nashesyan Virudh (war against drugs)" has been launched under which drug offenders are being arrested and action is being intensified, he said that after assuming the charge of office his government is trying "to clear the mess created by their predecessors over the past 70 years"."Some of our youngsters got overage for government jobs due to the lackadaisical approach of previous governments," he said, adding that now under the AAP government over the past three years 54,000 youths have secured jobs completely on the basis of said that in a "good omen" for the state, "reverse migration is being witnessed in Punjab as youth are leaving foreign land to join government jobs in the state." It is because the recruitment process is completely to the efforts of his government the youth's faith in working for the state government have increased, shunning the idea of moving abroad, he the chief minister said that a lot of brain drain took place due to the "apathetic approach of the previous regimes due to which a large number of youngsters had earlier migrated from the state".Mann said since the AAP government has adopted a course correction, a large number of students are becoming an integral part of the socio-economic development of the state by joining government said that the state government's concerted efforts for empowering women in the state has led to girls excelling in all the fields today and are even outnumbering further pointed out that his government has appointed seven women officers as deputy commissioners and eight women have been appointed senior superintendents of police. PTI
New Indian Express
an hour ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Delhi CM flags off new DEVI e-buses
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 105 new orange-coloured DEVI (Delhi EV Inter-connector) electric buses and inaugurated the newly built Sector A9 depot in Narela, calling it a step towards cleaner and more efficient public transport for the capital. The CM said the depot was completed in just 90 days and claimed it reflects the BJP government's commitment to deliver on promises made to Delhi residents. She also took a jibe at the previous AAP government, accusing it of pushing Delhi Transport Corporation into losses. 'Buses are Delhi's lifeline. But under the previous government, routes were cut, buses reduced and corruption seeped in,' she said. Referring to the CAG report, Gupta claimed that DTC had incurred losses amounting to Rs 65,000 crore during the AAP govt. She alleged even the free bus ride scheme for women was marred by corruption and panic buttons were installed 'just for show'.
AU Financial Review
3 hours ago
- Sport
- AU Financial Review
Hazlewood bowls Aussies to victory in Windies opener
A bowling masterclass from Josh Hazlewood has helped Australia claim a resounding 159-run victory over the West Indies on day three of the Test series opener in Bridgetown. After a hotly contested first two days, Australia dominated on Friday (Saturday morning AEST) with Hazlewood taking 5-43 as the tourists bowled their hosts out for 141 in their second dig. AAP
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Anju Chander of AAP is Kharar MC president
Six weeks after 18 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillors, along with local MLAs Anmol Gagan Maan and Dr Charanjeet Singh, ousted Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Jaspreet Kaur Longia through a no-confidence motion, the Kharar municipal council on Friday unanimously elected Anju Chander, 54, of AAP as the new president. This will be Anju Chander's second term as she had previously served on the post from 2015 to 2020 when she was with the SAD. (HT File) This will be Chander's second term as she had previously served on the post from 2015 to 2020 when she was with the SAD. During Friday's polling, she secured 26 out of 27 votes in the House, including that of Kharar MLA Maan. Two councillors—Jaspreet Kaur Longia (SAD) and Neelam (Congress)—were conspicuous by their absence during the elections. An educationist by profession, Chander runs APJ School, a CBSE-affiliated intermediate school in Kharar. Expressing gratitude, she said, 'I sincerely thank all municipal councillors and the people of Kharar for supporting me. I am committed to accelerating the town's development and will work wholeheartedly for its betterment.' MLA Maan termed the unanimous decision a proud moment for the city. 'It is heartening that both the MLA and the MC president of Kharar are now from AAP. With united efforts, we will drive rapid development in the city,' she said. The 27-member council currently consists of 17 AAP councillors, four from SAD, three from Congress, and three Independents. How AAP gained majority in House The council elections, held on February 17, 2021, had resulted in a hung house, with the Congress securing 10 seats, SAD eight, AAP one, and Independents eight. SAD, with the support of Independent councillors, had managed to install Longia as president—until AAP's majority reshaped the power dynamics. The political realignment began on September 23, 2022, when eight Congress councillors, six Independents, and one SAD councillor joined AAP, giving the party a clear majority of 18 councillors. On May 5, 18 councillors submitted a written request to the executive officer (EO) to convene a special meeting and introduce a no-confidence motion against then-president Longia. The motion was passed during the May 16 meeting, ending her term. The Kharar municipal council also has representation from two MLAs—Anmol Gagan Maan (Kharar) and Dr Charanjeet Singh (Chamkaur Sahib).
Perth Now
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Dumped veteran joins rampage as Aussies destroy West Indies
Australian quick Josh Hazlewood has ripped through the West Indies' batting line-up to set up a 1-0 lead in the Frank Worrell Trophy series. It was a day of pure dominance from the Aussies with Hazlewood leading the way in Bridgetown and unlucky not to have more wickets. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Hazlewood fires Aussies to West Indies wipeout. Hazlewood finished the day with five wickets but a dropped catch by Sam Konstas late in the day robbed him of a sixth. At one stage he took 4-4 in a blistering three-over period. Even dumped veteran Marnus Labuschagne got in on the action, with a superb direct hit — while he was on the ground as a substitute fielder — to inflict the run-out of Alzarri Joseph for a duck. Josh Hazlewood celebrates his five-wicket haul at Bridgetown. Credit: AAP Nathan Lyon chipped in late with two wickets from two balls to close out the innings with Australia winning by 159 runs. Hazlewood finished the day with the figures of 5-43, while Lyon mopped up the tail with 2-20. After the match, Hazlewood — who completed his 13th Test 'five-fer' when Jomel Warrican (3) edged to Carey the ball after surviving an lbw review — was able to have a laugh. 'I didn't think it was going to happen that fast,' he said. Australia dominated on Friday (Saturday morning AEDT), turning the match on its head after a hotly contested first two days. The Windies were thwarted by a collapse of 6-26 in pursuit of the unlikely 301 they needed for victory. Shamar Joseph offered some resistance, cracking 44 runs off 22 balls — including four sixes — in a furious cameo at No.10, but otherwise it was a dim day for the hosts.. Former Aussie star Greg Blewett had nothing but praise for Australia's famed bowling line-up. Pat Cummins celebrates with teammates after defeating the West Indies on Day 3. Credit: AAP 'They are playing good as always. It's like a broken record these days watching the Australian bowling attack,' he said in commentary. 'They're so experienced and so clinical. 'They also share it around really well. This time it's Josh Hazlewood. Good figures.' Earlier, Australia set the West Indies a target of 301 after Travis Head led the morning fightback with his second half-century of the Test. Beau Webster and Alex Carey then built on his good work to push Australia into the ascendancy. Having resumed on Day 3 on a perilous-looking 4-92, and a lead of just 82, the tourists dug deep to put themselves in a strong position. Head made 61 before falling to a straight one from Shamar Joseph that kept low and thundered into his pads. There was no doubting that and Head departed with a rueful smile without considering a review. Despite a reputation built on aggressive batting, here he went about his work with great patience, testament to his quality and character. Head had earlier had a moment of good fortune when dropped at second slip by Justin Greaves when on 21. He took full advantage of that reprieve to put on a crucial 102-run partnership with Webster That was Australia's only loss before lunch and with Webster going on to make 63 and Carey adding 65, the visitors piled on the frustration for the home attack. Webster fell to an unfortunate tickle down the leg side as Shamar Joseph picked up his third wicket. Carey, displaying some exciting stroke-making, fell when trying a shot over cover from Roston Chase, the West Indies captain, and was caught in the deep by Greaves. When Hazlewood, at No.11, swung at one outside the off-stump and got a massive edge, the ball fizzed back on to the stumps and Australia were finally all out for 310. The tourists are now likely to regain the injured Steve Smith for the second Test that begins in Grenada next week after his absence was glaring on a tough batting deck earlier in the match. - With AAP
