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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
HC rules 37 private schools in Chandigarh to get full reimbursement for EWS admissions
The Punjab and Haryana high court has ruled that 37 private unaided schools, which have been operational before 1996, are liable to be reimbursed fully by the Chandigarh administration for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. The court also held that unaided private schools, opened after a 1996 scheme, can charge a 'nominal fee' from students who were admitted against 15% seats kept reserved under the scheme, which has to be paid by the administration. These schools would also get full reimbursement for the remaining 10% admissions, as applicable under the RTE Act. The court also quashed UT administration's order to derecognise St Kabir Public School and Vivek High School. The single judge bench of justice HS Sethi was hearing petitions from schools which challenged the UT's decision of bringing schools, which have been functioning prior to 1996, under the ambit of a land allotment scheme whereby they had to reserve 15% seats for the EWS category and further get reimbursement for only 10% of students under the RTE Act. There were other several issues raised by these schools in the petitions filed in 2020 through senior advocate Ashish Chopra, Pash Pal Sharma and Swati Dayalan. There are 83 schools operating within Chandigarh. Among these, 50 (37 private unaided non-minority schools and 13 unaided minority schools) were allotted land before 1996, and the remaining 33 schools, inclusive of both unaided minority and private non-minority schools, were allotted land after 1996. 'The scheme 1996 does not operate retrospectively or expressly include the institutions which were already allotted land prior to January 31, 1996. The endeavour of the UT administration to bring all operational schools under the ambit of Clause 18 of the 1996 scheme is not sustainable under law and is incorrect,' the bench observed. The friction between schools and the administration began after the implementation of the RTE Act, which mandated reservation of up to 25% to students in unaided private schools. Thirteen schools had opted for the minority status after 2012 as they were not bound to admit EWS category students. Subsequently, UT challenged the minority status of various schools. Major takeaways All private non-minority schools will be bound to give admission to students belonging to the EWS category to the extent of 25% of total seats. UT will prepare the list of children belonging to the EWS category and send it to schools. Any objection raised by a school regarding the eligibility of any student will be referred back to the administration. UT, after looking into the objection, would make the recommendation. If replacement would be required, a new name would be sent to the school. After this, the school would be bound by such recommendation. Private unaided schools opened prior to 1996 would get reimbursement for 25% admissions. Minority and non-minority schools opened after 1996 are allowed to charge a 'nominal fee' from students admitted against 15% seats reserved under the 1996 scheme in consultation with the government. Within a period of three months of finishing a particular session, the schools will be reimbursed by UT.
NDTV
19-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Hiring For 103 Positions, Monthly Salary Up To Rs 1.20 Lakh
HPCL Junior Executive Recruitment 2025: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is currently accepting applications for 103 vacancies for the post of Junior Executive. Candidates with a diploma in the relevant field and aged below 25 years are eligible to apply. As per the schedule, the last date to submit the application is May 21, by 11.59pm. HPCL Junior Executive 2025: Selection Process Candidates will have to undergo the following stages to qualify for the Junior Executive post at HPCL: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Group Task/Group Discussion Skill Test Personal Interview Pre-Employment Medical Examination Physical Fitness Efficiency Test HPCL Junior Executive 2025: Application Fee And Salary An application fee of Rs 1,180 is applicable for candidates belonging to the Unreserved (UR), Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from Rs 30,000 to Rs 1,20,000. HPCL Junior Executive: Vacancies By Discipline Candidates can apply for the Junior Executive role in the following disciplines: Junior Executive (Mechanical) 11 Junior Executive (Electrical) 17 Junior Executive (Instrumentation) 06 Junior Executive (Chemical) 41 Junior Executive (Fire & Safety) 28 HPCL Junior Executive 2025: Category-Wise Vacancy
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt extends PMAY-U completion deadline to Dec 31, 2025; know who is eligible and how to claim benefits
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban ( PMAY-U ), launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on June 25, 2015, is a cornerstone of India's 'Housing for All' mission. Aimed at providing affordable housing to urban families, the deadline for completing houses sanctioned by March 31, 2022 has been extended. PMAY-U deadline extended The PMAY-U deadline has been extended to December 30, 2025, allowing more time to complete the sanctioned houses, ensuring beneficiaries can claim their housing benefits. Home loan rate 8% or below: 10 banks offering lower interest rate to borrowers; check latest EMI on 30 lakh home loan Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Specialist Down Jackets for Ultralight Adventures Trek Kit India Learn More Undo What is PMAY-U 2.0? Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) aims to provide central assistance to eligible families/beneficiaries to construct, purchase or rent affordable houses in urban areas. The scheme targets families in the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low-Income Group (LIG), and Middle-Income Group (MIG) who do not own a pucca house (all-weather dwelling) anywhere in India. PMAY-U supports urban families in achieving homeownership through four verticals: Live Events Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC): Supports individuals building their own homes. Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP): Collaborates with public/private sectors for housing projects. Affordable Rental Housing (ARH): Provides rental housing options. Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS): Offers subsidies on home loan interest. According to the PMAY website, 'In pursuance of Government's vision of facilitating Housing for All, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India is implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U) – 'Housing for All' Mission since 25.06.2015. The original mission period was up to 31.03.2022 which has been extended till 31.12.2025 for completion of houses sanctioned up to 31.03.2022, without changing funding pattern and implementation methodology of the scheme.' What is the eligibility criteria to seek benefit under the scheme? Families belonging to EWS/LIG/MIG segments, living in urban areas, having no pucca house either in his / her name or in the name of any member of his / her family anywhere in the country are eligible to purchase/construct or rent a house under PMAY-U 2.0. How to check eligibility for PMAY 2.0? Step 1: Visit Step 2: Click 'Apply for PMAY-U 2.0' on the homepage. Step: Review guidelines and click 'Click to Proceed.' Step 4:Ensure all required documents are ready (listed below). Step 5:Fill out the eligibility form and click 'Eligibility Check.' Step 6: Enter Aadhaar Details: Provide and verify your Aadhaar number using OTP. Enter accurate personal and financial details. Upload required documents and enter the captcha code. Submit Application: Click 'Save' to submit and print the form for records. By meeting eligibility criteria, preparing required documents, and applying through the official portal or CSCs, you can claim financial assistance, subsidies, or rental housing benefits. PMAY: Offline application option Visit a Common Service Centre (CSC) or a PMAY-listed bank, pay a nominal fee , and submit the application form with required documents. Documents required for PMAY-U Ensure you have the following documents ready: Aadhaar Details: Applicant's Aadhaar number, name, and date of birth. Family Aadhaar Details: Aadhaar information for family members. Bank Account Details: Active account number, bank name, branch, and IFSC code (Aadhaar-linked). Income Proof: PDF file, up to 100 KB. Land Document (for BLC): PDF file, up to 1 MB.
Indian Express
16-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Mother and daughter grieve the loss of their sons: ‘In two minutes, my world crashed'
'Hatt jao waha se abhi jine se mera beta aayega (Move away from the stairs, my son will be coming down any minute),' said 25-year-old Bharti Devi before fainting into her neighbour's lap. Another neighbour rushed over with a glass of water, sprinkling it over her face. As Bharti regained consciousness, the crushing reality returned and she wailed out loud — her three-year-old son, Vansh, was gone. Her grief was doubled. She had lost not only her son but also her brother, Akash (25). Next to her, her mother Manosh Devi was inconsolable. She leaned onto a neighbour, tears flowing down her face. On Wednesday, Akash and Vansh were buying groceries at a shop when the balcony of a dilapidated Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flat on the second floor — where a toilet was built — collapsed on them in Ghaziabad's Tulsi Niketan. They were crushed to death. On Thursday, the debris of the collapsed balcony remained outside the shop. Flies flitted over the blood stains on the beige tiles. Kamlesh Devi (50), the owner of the shop, said her son Dheeraj was manning the fort when the incident happened. 'He had stepped inside the store to get a plastic bag to put the milk packet in when the balcony collapsed,' she said, adding that Dheeraj suffered minor injuries while trying to pull their bodies out from the debris. Next to the shop, 73 women sat on a carpet spread out on the road while 23 men stood around. In the middle were Bharti and Manosh. Recollecting the events of yesterday, Bharti said her brother came home early from work — he worked at a store that restored old pressure cookers — around 6.45 pm. She said he wanted a cup of tea and decided to head downstairs to the grocery shop, which was right next to their rented one-room accommodation, to buy a packet of milk. 'Vansh wanted a Frooti (a mango juice), so Akash picked him up in his arms, and they left. Two minutes after they reached the shop, the balcony collapsed,' Bharti said. Manosh said Akash was going to be engaged on Thursday. 'He usually came home by 9:30 pm, but on Wednesday, he got back early. He and Vansh headed down at 7.15 pm. And in two minutes, my world collapsed,' she said. 'He was the only earning member of our family,' she added. Manosh shifted to this rented accommodation, on the first floor of the three-storeyed dilapidated GDA flat, just six months ago. She was staying with Akash and her other son, Rinku (20). They pay Rs 3,500 as rent, along with electricity charges. Manosh's husband, Ramavatar, died nearly 10 years ago due to paralysis. Bharti came to stay with them three months later, along with Vansh and her six-year-old daughter Lavi, after she had fought with her husband. Residents said Sabina Khan, who owned the flat, claimed to be the president of the International Human Rights Commission. When The Indian Express visited the spot on Thursday, it found several boards of 'her association' with the organisation outside the building. Following the incident, Khan, along with her two daughters, left the house. Despite repeated attempts, she could not be reached over the phone. Atul Kumar Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Shalimar Garden, Ghaziabad, said an FIR has been registered against Khan under sections 290 (negligent conduct related to building) and 116(1) (grievous hurt) of the BNS after Vansh's father, Devendra Singh, who arrived at the spot, submitted a complaint on Thursday. According to the ACP, the father claimed that despite several requests to Khan to remove the bathroom from the balcony, she did not pay heed. 'My son died after the balcony collapsed on him,' he wrote in the complaint. Neetika Jha is a trainee reporter with The Indian Express, Delhi. She covers crime, health, environment as well as stories of human interest, in Noida and Ghaziabad. When not on the field she is probably working on another story idea. On weekends, she loves to read fiction over a cup of coffee (cold coffee if it is summer). The Thursday Murder club and Yellow face were her recent favourites. She loves her garden as much as she loves her job. She is an alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. ... Read More
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Haryana government backs HC order to act against unauthorised construction in DLF areas
GURUGRAM : The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard the ongoing case filed over illegal constructions and commercial activities in residential properties across DLF 1 to 5 in New Gurgaon. SC took up multiple pleas in the matter, during which solicitor general Tushar Mehta appeared on behalf of the Haryana govt and strongly defended a Feb 13, 2024 order of Punjab and Haryana high court . SC is likely to deliver a ruling next week in the case. The verdict is likely to have far-reaching consequences for thousands of residents and commercial establishments in one of the city's most prominent residential areas. Mehta backed HC's direction to take action against unauthorised construction and commercial operations in residential zones, including in Economically Weaker Section (EWS) housing areas. He contended that the order was justified and necessary to maintain urban planning norms. The court has now listed the matter for further hearing next week. The case has seen nearly 16 special leave petitions (SLPs) filed by different parties, including RWAs of DLF Qutub Enclave, DLF 3 . On April 6, SC directed a status quo on HC decision putting brakes on sealing action.
