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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana West bypoll: Polling officers to upload live voter turnout on ECINET App
For ensuring that the polling personnel are thoroughly familiar with election rules and procedures, hands on training of electronic voting machines (EVMs), voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) machines and training session on IT application-ECINET was held for presiding officers (PRO), assistant presiding officers (APRO) and polling officers (PO) in Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines on Wednesday. General observer for Ludhiana West byelection Rajeev Kumar; secretary, Election Commission of India (ECI) Ashwani Kumar Mohal; IT expert from ECI Saurabh Rai; EVM nodal officer, Bihar Dheeraj Kumar; joint chief electoral officer Sakatar Singh Bal, deputy commissioner (DC)-cum-district election officer (DEO), Himanshu Jain, ADC-cum-RO Rupinder Pal Singh, SDM Jasleen Bhullar among others were present and supervised the training sessions. While the hands-on training of EVMs and VVPAT machines was held for PROs, the training session for ECINET application was also held for PROs, APROs and POs. The officials stated that the EVMs and VVPAT machines used during the training session are strictly for training purposes only. Master trainers were also deployed during the training sessions to educate the PROs about the working of EVMs and VVPAT machines. The officials stated that batches of polling personnel have been formed and the training exercise will continue for two days. IT expert from ECI, Saurabh Rai also shared a presentation regarding the functioning of ECINET application and how the real time information has to be shared through the application. The ECINET App allows PROs to submit real time voter turnout figures on the internet. Meanwhile, general observer Rajeev Kumar directed the polling personnel to perform their duty in an efficient and transparent manner. He further stated that apart from district administration officials, the polling personnel can also contact him, at 91-62831-78975, if they face any kind of problem.
Trade Arabia
22-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Al Habtoor Palace Dubai wins Preferred Excellence Award
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, one of the largest independent hotel brands, has announced its 2025 Preferred Awards of Excellence, with Al Habtoor Palace among 11 winning hotels. The awards recognise member hotels that embody excellence within the brand's global portfolio of over 600 hotels, resorts, and residences. To qualify for nomination, hotels had to rank among the top in their region as part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance program, which includes third-party on-site inspections and real-time guest feedback from top consumer review sites. 'It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest congratulations to Al Habtoor Palace Dubai on being named Hotel of the Year – India, Middle East, and Africa. As one of the newest members of the Legend Collection, Al Habtoor Palace Dubai has embraced our partnership with pride and enthusiasm. This esteemed award serves as a distinguished recognition of Al Habtoor Palace Dubai's unwavering commitment to excellence and exceptional hospitality.' Saurabh Rai, Executive Vice President of South Asia, Middle East, Africa and Australasia, Preferred Hotels & Resorts. 'We are truly honored to receive the 2025 Preferred Award of Excellence. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team, who continuously go above and beyond to create memorable experiences for our guests. Being named Hotel of the Year for the India, Middle East, and Africa region is not only a proud moment for Al Habtoor Palace, but also reinforces our unwavering commitment to delivering excellence at every touchpoint.' Said Stefan Radstrom, General Manager of Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection.
