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Time of India
17 hours ago
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- Time of India
CPET merit list for PG admissions out
Bhubaneswar: The higher education department on Monday published a state-wide merit list for Common Postgraduate Entrance Test (CPET-2025) conducted by the State Selection Board (SSB). The merit list is required for admission to PG courses offered by state public universities and degree colleges. According to the SSB, 62,321 candidates applied for CPET-2025. As many as 56,976 candidates appeared for the test, and all of them were selected to participate in the admission process. The state has 30,802 seats offered by 116 higher educational institutes. Official sources said the results were published on the SAMS (Student Academic Management System) PG portal at 4 pm on Monday. Applicants can check the SAMS portal to view their subject-wise and social category-wise ranks, according to an official statement from the department. The next stage of admission process will start on Tuesday. Eligible applicants will be able to exercise their choice-filling options from June 3 to 8. During the period, candidates can select their preferred universities, colleges and subjects based on the total marks secured in the entrance test, official sources said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo "Applicants are advised to visit the official SAMS PG portal regularly and complete the choice filling within the stipulated period. Further, the provisional allotment of seats for the first round selection process shall be published at 4 pm on June 13. Students can report to allotted institutions for admission between June 16 and June 18," said the official statement. Provisional allotment of seats for the second round of selection will be published on June 23 (4 pm). Admission for eligible students the second round will be conducted from June 24 to 26. The third or final round allotment list will be published on July 3. Admission for eligible students will be held between July 4 and 8. After the third round, a list of waitlisted candidates will be published on July 22. They will take admission between July 23 and 25. Classes for first-year PG students will commence on July 10, official sources said.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
SSB gives emotional send-off to Heinz after over 8 glorious years of service
Madhubani: In an emotional farewell ceremony held on Monday, the 48th Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Jaynagar, recalled the services of one of its most distinguished members—a trained narcotics detection dog named Heinz. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event was marked by the presence of officers, jawans, and their families, who gathered to celebrate Heinz's unparalleled service and dedication. A press release issued by the SSB issued on Monday stated that Heinz, a loyal and highly trained Labrador Retriever, began his service in Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) on Jan 21, 2016. After a year of intensive training at the National Training Centre for Dogs, BSF Tekanpur, Heinz was inducted into the 48th Battalion on Jan 7, 2017. His primary role was detection of illegal narcotic substances such as opium, ganja, and brown sugar. Throughout his tenure, Heinz demonstrated extraordinary skills and commitment. He played a key role in uncovering numerous narcotic consignments, significantly aiding anti-smuggling efforts in the India-Nepal border region. His contributions earned him immense respect among the personnel and officers of the battalion. After over eight years of distinguished service, Heinz has now been officially retired. During the farewell ceremony, ASI Kamlesh Kumar Singh, Heinz's handler, was also recognised for his dedication and service. On this occasion, Harendra Singh, second-in-command and acting commandant of the battalion, praised Heinz's achievements. "Dogs like Heinz are not only an integral part of our force but also a symbol of loyalty, discipline, and unmatched service. His contribution will always be remembered with pride," he said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Haryana's Ishita scripts history, becomes one of the 1st women cadets to have passed out of NDA
Rohtak: Ishita Sangwan, a native of Chhapar village in Charkhi Dadri district, scripted history by becoming a part of the first-ever batch of the women cadets that successfully passed out of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune. With dreams of flying a Rafale fighter jet, Ishita is on course to become the first woman from this pioneering NDA batch to pursue a career in the Air Force flying. Ishita's father, Charan Singh Sangwan, is a school principal in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. The family currently lives in Gudha Gorji, Jhunjhunu. Her mother, Anita, is a teacher. Ishita did her schooling from Rana International School, Degana, in Nagaur district of Rajasthan. She passed Class XII with physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Charan Singh said Ishita and her twin sister, Astha, always excelled in academics. While Astha is currently pursuing MBBS from GMC, Surat, Ishita always dreamt of becoming a fighter pilot. Her aspirations took flight when the Supreme Court in 2021 allowed women to join the NDA. "I informed her of the opportunity just 28 days before the NDA written examination. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Pelajari Undo She was confident of qualifying despite the limited time for preparation," recalled Charan Singh. In total, 1,78,000 women candidates had applied, competing for just 19 vacancies — only two of which were in the Air Force flying branch. Since the family had no military background, Ishita prepared for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview using YouTube and other online resources. Her SSB interview was held in Bengaluru, and after qualifying, she went on to clear the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS), which is mandatory for Air Force flying candidates. After successfully completing the medical examination, she was selected and officially joined the NDA on August 9, 2022. All of this happened while she was simultaneously preparing for her Class XII board exams, in which she scored 90.60%, having earlier secured 90% in Class X. "Ishita told us that the training at NDA had been extremely rigorous, keeping them occupied from 5 am to 10 pm every day," her father said with pride. MSID:: 121536747 413 |
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
2 Chinese nationals caught for illegally entering India from Nepal
Madhubani: Two Chinese nationals, who were apprehended by the jawans of the SSB 48th batallion for attempting to illegally enter into the Indian territory from Nepal through Papraun-Jatahi international border under Harlakhi police station in Madhubani, were brought to the district headquarters on Thursday for further investigation and legal action. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Briefing the press on Thursday, Madhubani superintendent of police (SP) Yogendra Kumar said that no valid visa/travel document were found on the apprehended Chinese nationals, identified as Wu Helong (38) and Sheng Jun Yong. Both individuals are presently under the custody of Harlakhi police. An FIR was lodged against them at Harlakhi police station on Thursday under section 14/14(b) of Foreigners Act, 1946. The SP said the security agencies are investigating the unauthorised entry of the Chinese nationals into the Indian territory, and if needed, help from the central agencies would also be sought. Harlakhi station house officer (SHO) Anup Kumar said that as per the SSB's forwarding report, the two individuals were caught while they were making videos along the Papraun-Jatahi international border. He said, according to the documents seized, Wu, a resident of Dalian City in Liaoning Province, was born on Feb 24, 1987. "His passport number is EL9961400, and his father's name is Shen Zhong Ming. Initial investigations revealed that Wu arrived in Kathmandu on March 14 on a tourist visa, valid until June 11, 2025, with an extension till July 11, 2025. After visiting Kathmandu and Pokhara, he reached Janakpur on May 26 and was staying at a hotel. Sheng met Wu during his visit to Pokhara, after which the two travelled together to Janakpur. Sheng arrived in Kathmandu from Shanghai via a connecting flight from Chengdu on Feb 27. His tourist visa, initially valid until May 27, 2025, was extended until June 26, 2025. Sheng had previously visited Nepal between March 27 and May 29, 2024, to meet his girlfriend," said the SHO. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During interrogation by the SSB and Harlakhi police, Wu disclosed that he was a video blogger, and created content for social media platforms. Wu also admitted to borrowing 10,000 yuan from Alibaba to support his vlogging endeavours. A search of Wu's phone, however, revealed over 50 anti-India and pro-Khalistan videos, all downloaded from internet after May 7. While no evidence has been found so far indicating that Wu posted these videos on his social media accounts, he claimed they were downloaded to boost his viewership and followers, said police sources.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Two get 14-year RI in ganja smuggling case
Araria: District additional judge (fourth) Rabi Kumar has sentenced two men to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh each in a cross-border drug smuggling case. In the event of non-payment of the fine, both convicts will serve an additional two years of rigorous imprisonment, according to special public prosecutor and senior lawyer Ashok Mishra. The convicts have been identified as Depal Oraon (23), a citizen of Nepal, and Suman Kumar Paswan (25), a resident of Tira village under Sikti police station in the district. On the night of March 12, 2023, the duo allegedly entered Indian territory via the Bakra river, which flows from Nepal to India, carrying 60kg of ganja. They were intercepted and arrested by SSB inspector Vijay Kumar and other jawans, who seized two bags of ganja from their possession. Based on the SSB's information, an FIR was registered at Kursakanta police station, invoking relevant sections of the NDPS Act. Following investigation, Kursakanta police filed a charge sheet against both accused. A portion of the seized substance was sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Patna, which confirmed that it was ganja. "The court found both accused guilty of smuggling ganja under the NDPS Act and awarded them 14 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine," said special PP Ashok Mishra.
