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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
PT union members climb up water tank over joblessness
Ludhiana: High drama unfolded Friday when a few unemployed members of the physical training instructors' (PTI) Union, a woman among them, climbed up a water tank in a park in Jawahar Nagar carrying bottles filled with petrol, threatening to immolate themselves. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They were protesting against the govt for not yet launching the recruitment portal of physical training instructors for primary schools. Police reached the spot and asked the members, including two men besides a woman, to come down. The security staff also tried to tie a cloth to prevent injuries, in case they fell or attempted to jump from the tank. The Unemployed 2000 PTI Union have long been protesting against Punjab govt's delay in initiating the recruitment process for 2000 long-promised PTI posts in govt primary schools. They said despite announcements, the recruitment portal has still not been launched, leaving thousands of qualified candidates in a limbo. They said the matter dates back to Dec 2021, when Punjab govt had released newspaper advertisements announcing 2000 PTI vacancies along with 5994 ETT (elementary teacher training) posts. The ETT recruitment process was completed and successful candidates have already been appointed in schools, but there has been no headway in PTI recruitment. Candidates have not even been able to submit application forms, as the portal promised for the process is yet to be made online. The union members said the cabinet had sanctioned the 2000 posts, and education deparment officials had assured them that the portal would open by May 7. The PTI Union has threatened to launch a statewide protest, if the recruitment portal is not launched immediately.
Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Sooraj Pancholi recalls a random call from Salman Khan that got him THIS role in Ek Tha Tiger
Sooraj Pancholi is currently making waves in the industry for his latest film Kesari Veer. The actor who started his acting career with Salman Khan Films' Hero recently opened up about how a random call from the superstar got him the job of Assistant Director in Ek Tha Tiger. In an exclusive interview with Hindi Rush, Pancholi opened up about working as an AD in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Guzaarish and Kabir Khan's ETT. Sooraj Pancholi recalled that he was taking his acting classes when he received a missed call from "somebody" during the lunch break. As he called back, he remembered the person asking, "Sooraj, where are you?" When the actor asked who the person was, he was told, "Salman Khan. Come to Yash Raj" before dropping the call. Pancholi ignored the communication thinking it was a prank call and moved on. He recalled receiving call from Salman's sister Arpita Khan Sharma who was his senior in school. She asked Sooraj why he was not calling Salman back. A surprised Sooraj called the superstar multiple times but received no response. He tried looking for the superstar after reaching Yash Raj Films studio, but couldn't find him there as well. Just when he decided to leave, he got a call from Khan who was standing behind him. Sooraj who was wearing a cap at that time was praised for his good looks by Salman who also asked him to take it off. As they continued the conversation, Salman asked Sooraj what was he doing. When he told him about his acting classes, the superstar asked him to finish it quickly while offering a meeting with Ek Tha Tiger's director Kabir Khan. "I hope Kabir takes you. I'll make you meet him. So cross your fingers. If he likes you, he'll take you as an AD. You will learn a lot," Sooraj was told by Salman. Sooraj shared that he was unsure why Salman Khan called him because he wasn't a close friend of his father (Aditya Pancholi) and mom (Zarina Wahab). Talking about his connection to Salman, the actor shared that the superstar had seen him before when he was just 5-7 years old. The Hero actor also recalled asking the superstar multiple times why he called him randomly. "He just smiles. Unka ja chota wala smile hota hai (His usual little smile) he just gives that," said the actor. Sooraj also recalled growing close to Salman on the sets of Ek Tha Tiger and that's how he was offered Hero, his first film as an actor which was produced by the superstar. Hero was directed by Nikkhil Advani and also marked the debut of Suniel Shetty's daughter Athiya Shetty. The film was released in 2015. Ek Tha Tiger was the first film in YRF Spy Universe which featured Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in the lead. The film released in 2013 and proved to be a mighty blockbuster.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Punjab to recruit 2,000 physical training instructors for primary schools
Chandigarh: To strengthen Punjab's education system and nurture sports talent at the school level amid the ongoing 'Sikhya Kranti' programme, the state govt will recruit 2,000 physical training instructor (PTI) teachers for primary schools across the state, announced Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains . Bains said that the requisition was forwarded to the recruitment board of the school education department to fill these posts, emphasising that the recruitment process will be merit-based and conducted in a transparent manner. He stated that the govt already filled over 13,000 school teacher vacancies in the past three years, including 4,006 master cadre teachers and 7,351 elementary teachers (ETT). The govt also prioritised promotions across various cadres, including 2,600 master cadre teachers promoted as lecturers, 425 ETT teachers promoted as master cadre teachers, 350 PTIs promoted as primary teachers (DPE), 57 principals promoted as district education officers (DEOs), 75 non-teaching staff promoted as master cadre teachers, and 450 master cadre teachers promoted as headmasters. The recruitment of PTI teachers would supplement the govt's drive to establish playgrounds in all schools, ensuring proper sports infrastructure. These teachers will play a pivotal role in training students, promoting physical fitness, and channelling their energy into constructive activities, fostering discipline, teamwork, and the overall well-being of the students, the minister said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 90s Icon: A Look at Her Today I Am Famous Undo The school education secretary, Anindita Mitra, informed that the details regarding the application process and eligibility criteria would be available on the official website within seven days. She said that a PTI applicant must have passed the 10th class with Punjabi and should have passed 10+2 with at least a two-year diploma or certificate in physical education, such as a diploma in physical education or a certificate in physical education (DPED/CPED), or have completed this course with any other nomenclature.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Charlotte-area figure skating club reports all are safe after members also were in Wichita for camp like those killed in DC plane crash
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Union County-based figure skating club issued a statement about the deadly midair collision where a group of figure skaters were among the nearly 70 people killed. The American Eagle jet arriving at Reagan National Airport departed from Wichita, Kansas, home to the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and the High Development Camp that followed. not only did the Carolinas Figure Skating Club attend those events, but also the 14 skaters and family members killed in the crash. The club is part of the Elite Training Team NC (ETT). 'Our ETT/CFSC Skaters who attended the camp are all reported safe. Thank you to all who checked in on their well-being,' the club that trains in Indian trail posted on Instagram. It was joined by a Reel post from ETT: 'Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the plane crash at Reagan National Airport. … In this time of grief we stand with the figure skating community, keeping all those affected in our thoughts and players.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
