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Time of India
13 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Delhi University SOL registration 2025 begins for undergraduate courses: Here is how to apply online
The Delhi University School of Open Learning (DU SOL) has commenced the registration process for undergraduate (UG) courses for the academic year 2025-26. This initiative offers a flexible and accessible higher education pathway for students, particularly benefiting those who prefer distance learning or are unable to attend regular college due to various constraints. To register for UG courses at DU SOL, candidates have to register first at the official website, Once registered, candidates will be able to access the online application form by logging in to the candidate portal. DU SOL 2025 application instructions Before registering for DU SOL UG courses, candidates are advised to go through the following instructions: The name of the applicant, father's name, and date of birth must exactly match the details mentioned on the Aadhaar Card and the Class 10th and 12th mark sheets/certificates. Access to the admission portal will be granted only through the applicant's registered email ID and mobile number. Applicants are advised to use their own personal and active email ID and mobile number during registration. The email ID and mobile number provided must remain active and accessible throughout the entire admission process, as all communication will be sent to these. How to apply online for DU SOL UG courses? Here is how candidates can register online for DU SOL undergraduate courses: Visit the official website, Click on the registration link for UG admissions and create an account using a valid email ID and mobile number. Fill in the application form by entering personal details, academic qualifications, and select the desired course. Upload the following list of documents: Passport-size photograph Scanned signature Class 10 and 12 mark sheets EWS certificate (if applicable) Pay the application fee of Rs. 250 for general category candidates and Rs. 100 for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe category candidates. Review all details and submit the application form. DU SOL admission eligibility criteria Students interested in applying for DU SOL admissions must fulfil the following eligibility criteria before registering online: Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Class 12 examination from a recognised board. Minimum Marks: A minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying examination is required for most UG courses. For more information about DU SOL admissions 2025, candidates are advised to visit the official website . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Community centre booking ‘scam': Chandigarh mayor transfers staff, seeks probe
A day after the Chandigarh unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged a ₹100-crore scam in the booking of community centres meant to be available for free for the economically weaker sections (EWS), city mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla asked the municipal commissioner to initiate a formal vigilance inquiry into the matter. The mayor also transferred all staff working in the booking branch of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. The issue is expected to rock the MC House meeting on Tuesday. The mayor said the investigation was aimed at uncovering any irregularities, negligence or misconduct by the staff, and appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken based on the findings. The mayor stated that the move was essential to ensure transparency and improve the efficiency of the department, while also restoring public confidence and upholding administrative standards. The mayor assured that booking services will continue without disruption under the supervision of newly deputed staff. On Sunday, AAP party leaders had accused a nexus of middlemen, fake councillor endorsements and municipal staff of manipulating the booking process to illegally charge poor families between ₹26,000 and ₹55,000 per booking. Vikrant A Tanwar, media in-charge of AAP, Chandigarh, had alleged that the booking process—meant to be free for EWS applicants—was hijacked by impersonators using forged documents, fake councillor stamps and falsified signatures.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Met dept extends rain, storm warning; AQI improves
New Delhi: A day after strong squally winds hit the city, the weather department issued a warning of another thunderstorm with rain in the region for an additional day. A yellow alert was issued for storms and gusty winds reaching up to 60kmph on Monday and Tuesday. However, until 8pm, no major weather activity was observed on Monday. A weather scientist noted that as per the radar imagery around 5pm, a cloud cluster moved towards Delhi. "But the latest imagery suggests that the cloud cluster has moved southeast of Delhi and is currently causing hailstorm activity over Nuh, Alwar, Bharatpur, etc," said Krishna Mishra, a scientist at India Meteorological Department, adding that there were chances that Delhi might also experience strong winds. Rain is expected on Wednesday, too, but no colour-coded warning has been issued yet. "Very light to light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 40-50kmph, temporarily reaching up to 60kmph, is likely over many places in Delhi," forecast IMD. On Monday, the city's base station, Safdarjung, recorded the maximum temperature at 36.1 degrees Celsius, four notches below normal, against 37.9 degrees on Sunday. The minimum temperature was 22.6 degrees Celsius, four notches below normal, against 27.2 degrees a day before. The humidity oscillated between 95% and 46%. The winds remained southwesterly, with the speed up to 15kmph. According to IMD, the maximum temperature on Tuesday is expected to be 35-37 degrees Celsius. On Sunday, the city logged 16.8mm rainfall, with very strong winds that reached up to 92kmph at Palam, resulting in the delay and diversion of several flights. The weather department expects southwesterly winds to bring additional moisture, which may lead to a thunderstorm and squally winds. Meanwhile, the city's air quality improved within the moderate category. The air quality index, on a scale of 0 to 500, was 158 against 197 a day earlier. According to the advance weather early warning system, AQI is likely to remain moderate till June 5. In the next six days, the air quality is likely to be in the moderate to poor category, EWS predicted.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
AAP alleges ₹100-crore scam in community centre bookings, demands CBI probe
The Chandigarh unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged a ₹100-crore scam in the booking of community centres meant to be available for free for the economically weaker sections (EWS). Addressing mediapersons on Sunday, the party leaders accused a nexus of middlemen, fake councillor endorsements and municipal staff of manipulating the booking process to illegally charge poor families between ₹26,000 and ₹55,000 per booking. Vikrant A Tanwar, media in-charge of AAP, Chandigarh, alleged that the booking process—meant to be free for EWS applicants—was hijacked by impersonators using forged documents, fake councillor stamps and falsified signatures. In one case, a resident of Sector 41 was allegedly charged ₹55,000 by a middleman who claimed he could offer a 'discounted rate' through internal contacts. The booking form was found to bear the forged signature and stamp of councillor Manur from Sector 56, who later confirmed no involvement. On the contrary, luxury weddings, featuring BMW and Mercedes vehicles, were hosted at these centres using fraudulent free-booking documents meant for the underprivileged, the party alleged. 'This is not just corruption—it's an organised loot of the rights of the poor,' said Tanwar. The party estimates the scam has cost the municipal corporation over ₹100 crore in the past five years. The AAP further alleged a failure of governance, stating that despite available digital systems, the continued reliance on manual file movement enabled large-scale manipulation. Demands CBI probe The party demanded a CBI or Vigilance Bureau probe into the matter, immediate suspension and FIRs against officials involved, complete digitisation of the booking system, a roll-back of proposed hike in booking rate, a five-year audit of all community centre bookings, and compensation and justice for affected families. 'The dignity of poor families has been trampled. This is not just a financial fraud—it's a moral failure. We will not rest until accountability is ensured,' the party stated. Former mayor alleges favouritism in horticulture waste project allotment Former mayor and BJP leader Anup Gupta has written to the MC chief engineer, seeking detailed clarification on how the city's horticulture waste management project was directly awarded to a public sector undertaking (PSU), M/s Hardicon Limited. In his letter, Gupta questioned whether any expression of interest (EOI) or request for proposal (RFP) was floated and whether the provisions of the General Financial Rules, Central Vigilance Commission guidelines, and the Manual of Procurement of Works were followed. Even after repeated attempts, MC chief engineer Sanjay Arora did not respond to calls and messages. Gupta also sought details on firm's technical and financial competence, raising concerns over the urgency that led to skipping competitive bidding. According to sources, the PSU applied on April 28, the proposal was prepared on April 29 and it was approved in the MC House on April 30. The project involves setting up a 60-tonne horticulture waste plant at an estimated cost of ₹3 crore, to be recovered by the company within a year through sale of processed material. The company will operate the plant for 10 years and retain all profits—while MC will earn nothing. Gupta has called it financially irresponsible, especially when the civic body is already facing a cash crunch. Moreover, questions have been raised over firm's experience in horticulture waste management, with reports suggesting the company may outsource the operations to a third party.
India.com
3 days ago
- India.com
Meet IAS Officer, who cleared UPSC exam in 4th attempt, now in legal trouble due to..., he is..
Several IAS officers have found themselves in trouble over document verification issues. Ravi Kumar Sihag, who secured an impressive All India Rank of 18 in the 2021 UPSC exam, has now landed in a similar controversy. A native of Ganganagar, Rajasthan, IAS officer Ravi Kumar Sihag from the Madhya Pradesh cadre appears to be facing trouble. According to the Patrika News report, the Central Government has summoned the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan to investigate the EWS and income certificates of the IAS officer. At present, IAS Ravi Kumar Sihag is posted as SDO Revenue in Lakhnadon, Seoni district. It is noteworthy that the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, is set to verify the certificates of 11 IAS, 2 IPS, 1 IFS, and 1 IRS officers, as reported by Patrika News. These officers belong to various states, including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Odisha, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Kerala. The investigation was prompted by serious complaints of irregularities in the certificates submitted under reservation categories. The matter came to light following a detailed complaint filed on August 16, 2024, alleging that some candidates had availed reservation benefits through forged or misleading documents. Ravi succeeded in clearing the exam on his fourth try. Interestingly, even though he had passed the exam twice earlier, it was his final attempt in 2021 that secured him a remarkable rank. Ravi Kumar Sihag cracked the exam in his first attempt in 2018, securing an All India Rank of 337, and was allotted the Indian Defense Accounts Service (IDAS). However, he was not satisfied. He cleared it once again in 2019 with a slightly better rank of 317, this time being assigned to the Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS).
