Washington, Embattled Internet firm Yahoo's Chief Executive Scott Thompson has resigned after a controversy over a fake computer science college degree on his biography broke out. The departure is a victory for one of Yahoo's largest shareholder Third Point, which brought the discrepancy in Thompson's educational background to light. Dan Leob of Third Point had accused Thompson of faking his educational record, and called it 'insulting' to shareholders. According to The Telegraph, Ross Levinsohn, the head of the company's Americas division, was appointed as Thompson's temporary replacement. Fred Amoroso, who has recently joined the board of Yahoo was named as chairman. Yahoo has spent the past ten days battling to contain the fallout from the disclosure that Thompson could not have obtained the degree listed in his resume because the university did not start offering it until four years after he ...
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Imphal, Manipur's ruling Congress was set for an emphatic return to power as it took the lead in 23 constituencies with trends available for 34 of the 60 assembly seats. The Congress was followed by the Trinamool Congress with three seats. Smaller parties were ahead in the remaining eight seats. In Manipur, the main battle is between the Congress and an alliance of 11 opposition parties. ...
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Imphal, With a lead in 19 seats, Manipur's ruling Congress was far ahead of its rivals in trends available for 28 of the 60 assembly constituencies. The Congress was followed by the People's Democratic Front (PDF), which was leading in two seats. Smaller parties were ahead in the remaining seven seats. In Manipur, the main battle is between the Congress and an alliance of 11 opposition parties. ...
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Moscow, The Russian government has announced awards of USD 130,000 to Russian athletes who win a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. The government announced Friday that silver medalists would receive USD 82,000, while bronze winners would get USD 56,000. The incentives are similar to those offered during the Vancouver Games in 2010, where Russia, a traditional winter sports powerhouse, delivered its most miserly medal haul in Olympic history, finishing 11th in the final standings with three gold, five silver and seven bronze. ...
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Shimla, A 400-year-old Hindu temple in Himachal Pradesh that was partially damaged over a century ago in a devastating earthquake has been reconstructed in its original style and will be open for the public later this month. The foundation of the Bharari Devi temple, located in Sarah village near Dharamsala town in Kangra district, was damaged when the Kangra Valley witnessed its most devastating earthquake of the century in 1905, killing more than 20,000 people. The quake had tilted the temple, some 250 km from state capital Shimla. "The temple was reconstructed at its original site after demolishing the original one. The new one is exactly a replica of the original one," Intach (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) Himachal chapter convener Malvika Pathania told IANS here. She said the stone and bricks were removed from the original one and documented. New ones were placed at the same place and location to maintain its original Shikhar style of architecture. "New stones were brought from a mine near Baijnath, 65 km from the temple site. The stonework on outer walls has been done as per the old pattern. The revival of the temple was a Herculean ...
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SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA: Internet giant Yahoo!, Inc. on Wednesday named former PayPal President Scott Thompson as the company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Thompson's new position will become effective as of next Monday, at which time Tim Morse will resume his role as Chief Financial Officer. Morse had been working as the company's interim CEO. "Scott brings to Yahoo! a proven record of building on a solid foundation of existing assets and resources to reignite innovation and drive growth, precisely the formula we need at Yahoo!," said Roy Bostock, Chairman of the Yahoo! Board. "His deep understanding of online businesses combined with his team building and operational capabilities will restore the energy, focus, and momentum necessary to grow the core business and deliver increased value for our shareholders," he added. Thompson was also appointed to the company's Board of Directors, which in September fired former CEO Carol Bartz. Pressured by the success of social media giant Facebook and internet rival Google, Bartz was unable to increase Yahoo!'s revenue and was eventually let go. "Yahoo! is an industry icon and I am very excited about the prospect of ...
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Patiala, February 5 (Doaba News Service)- The Punjab School Education Board has decided to introduce semester system for Classes X and XII, in order to reduce the pressure of studies and make it more interesting. Making the announcement, Jagtar Singh Khatra, Controller, examination of the board and ex-DPI (schools), informed that this system would be applicable from session 2010-11. Talking to Doaba Headlines, Khatra said in earlier times, the syllabus for Class X and XII was limited because of less subjects and the annual examination system solved the purpose. But with the addition of subjects like environment studies, computer science etc., the syllabus has increased manifold. Khatra said, “It is very difficult for students to prepare for all exams. Therefore, they are under constant psychological pressure. What adds to their woes are high hopes pined by their teachers and parents.” “So, in order to reduce their burden and also to make them more comfortable with the examination system, we have decided to introduce the semester system. It will be beneficial in many ways. The students, teachers and parents will be alert throughout the year. Moreover, the syllabus ...
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Chandigarh, February 5 (Doaba News Service) The Punjab BJP today decided in favour of a youthful leadership to take the party into the next Assembly elections in two years’ time by “electing” party general secretary Ashwani Sharma as its president. The new president, whose election was said to be “unopposed” by central observer Ram Lal Kovind, who said that all 43 delegates had seconded his candidature, set out to emulate BJP president Nitin Gadkari and said his actions would speak louder than words. Ashwani Sharma, who preferred not to speak about contentious issues only reminding mediapersons that he may be new to them but was 21 years old in the BJP, was quite frank with his party cadres. In this speech after being elected to the top post, Sharma said, “I admit there have been shortcomings in the working of the party in the past three years”. He said the party would have to reach out to the people in the next two years to win their confidence. The new state president also made it known that he did not like politics revolving around photo opportunities. “I would rather like to live in the hearts of party men”, he said while advising legislators and ...
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Jalandhar, Feb.3 (Doaba News Service)- An Inter House Annual Athletic Meet was organized in the premises of CTPS Hostel. Athletes hailing from Beas and Satluj Houses participated in the meet with full zeal and fervour. The main events of the meet were 100m, 200m, 400m, Long Jump, Shotput, Relays, Medley Relay for sub-Juniors, Juniors and Seniors Categories. Both the houses gave a tough fight to each other in playground in both tracks as well as field events. The performance of each and every Athlete was an exemplary one which was applauded by one and all present there. Mrs. Lakhvinder Kaur CTPS and Vice-Principal Mrs. Anumita Gosal were present to recognise and appreciate the efforts of the House-masters as well as of the participants. Ms. Mamta, House-mistress Satluj House and Ms. Shalini House-mistress Beas House were there to back-up the participants their houses. The Best Athletes were: Sub-Juniors : Karandeep Singh (Boys) Juniors : Manjinder Singh (Boys) Simranjeet Kaur (Girls) Seniors : Gurinder Singh Badh (Boys), Rajbeer Kaur (Girls) The Best House Trophy was lifted by Satluj House. Madam Principal congratulated the winners and appreciated their best put in efforts. ...
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Ludhiana, January 29 (Doaba News Service)- Gurjinder Singh (10) heard stories about his London-based father for a decade and waited all these years to be in his lap like his counterparts. But he was destined not to see him alive. In his innocence, he laid a wreath on his body unable to understand the death as his father, Sukhwinder Singh, a braveheart who was killed by muggers in east London a fortnight ago, was consigned to flames amidst heartrending scenes at his native Salempur village. He was born after his father left in search of greener pastures. He was to see him for the first time. But the fate did not give him a single chance. Gurjinder’s unfortunate mother, Sandeep Kaur, fell unconscious after seeing her husband dead. The condition of Sukhwinder’s mother, Swaranjeet Kaur, was pitiable. ‘‘I wish I had not sent you abroad,” she was heard saying while crying bitterly. Sukhwinder’s body was brought to Ludhiana last night by his father, Pakhar Singh, and kept at a gurdwara here. ‘‘I did not know I will bring him dead. I am completely shattered,” he said with emotions overpowering him. Sukhwinder Singh, whose family now lives in Dholanwal village near ...
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Jalandhar, January 26 (Doaba News Service)- The Punjab Non-Gazetted/Gazetted Employees Organisation has found flaws and anomalies in the decision of the state government on granting extension of services to those retiring in 2010. Organisation president Uma Kant Tewari said the decision was not employee-friendly as those seeking promotion in 2010 will retire without rising up to the due post. “Such a decision has led to groupism within employees. The decision of not granting extension to those retiring in 2011 or later is not wise. This will also put an additional pressure on the government, as it will be forced to pay pension liability to a large number of employees in 2011,” he pointed out. Members of the organisation have demanded that the retirement age of all state government employees be raised to 60 from 58. ...
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Amritsar, January 26 (Doaba News Service)- Perturbed over the lax attitude of the Centre towards the upgradation and expansion of the Rajasansi International Airport at Amritsar and non-implementation of the recommendations made by the high-powered four-member committee of MPs, Amritsar MP Navjot Sidhu has said he would raise the matter in the next session of the Lok Sabha. The four-member panel of MPs, headed by Union Minister MS Gill, comprised of Navjot Sidhu, Tarlochan Singh and Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa. It had made a number of recommendations regarding the upgradation of the airport in April last year. But, according to Sidhu, most of the recommendations were yet to be implemented. “I am not satisfied with the work done so far. I have now resolved to raise the issue in the next session of Parliament and will take up the matter personally with Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel,” said ...
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Chandigarh, January 26 (DNS)- Of 130 Padma awards announced on the eve of Republic Day, Punjab has ended with just two coveted awards - one Padma Bhushan and one Padma Shri each. While the Padma Bhushan has gone to Ludhiana industrialist SP Oswal, Baba Sewa Singh of Rampur Khera has been chosen for the Padma Shri in recognition of his social service. Baba Sewa Singh, who came into limelight for the manner in which he along with Canada-based Raghbir Singh Bains and a retired IGP of Police, Sukhdyal Singh Bhullar, worked tirelessly to ensure that 500th birth anniversary of Guru Angad Dev was celebrated with traditional fervour in accordance with Sikh tenets and rituals. And the meticulously celebrations were held without any glitches. It is not only his role as “Kar Seva walle Baba,” but also the pioneer work he had done in rural Punjab as an environmentalist, social empowerment of rural girls and also for overall human development in the border belt. Baba Sewa Singh had not only played a pivotal role in the upkeep and maintenance of historic gurdwaras at Khadoor Sahib in time for the Guru Angad Dev 500th birth anniversary celebrations in 2004, but also took upon himself the ...
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Moga, January 24 (DNS)- Computerised weighbridges will be installed in 50 big grain markets (mandis) of Punjab during this year. According to Punjab Mandi Board Chairman Ajmer Singh Lakhowal, the installation of weighbridges was necessitated to check theft of market fee. The produce coming to the grain markets will be weighed before it is allowed entry into the market for sale. The weighbridges will be installed at the entry points of the grain markets. Each computerised weighbridge will cost at least Rs 8.5 lakh. The installation in 50 selected grain markets will be completed within six months and the remaining markets of the state will be covered in the second phase, he ...
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Amritsar, January 22 (Doaba News Service)- There is immense scope for improvement of bilateral ties in fields of nuclear technology, education, pharmaceutical goods and trade with India. Canadian MP from the Mississauga-Erindale constituency Bob Dechert stated this while on a visit to the Golden Temple yesterday. “We are working for better relations with India,” he said. He was honoured by SGPC officials, led by SGPC publicity wing in charge Bhai Ram Singh, with siropas and pictures of the Golden Temple. “I feel myself to be amidst a celestial atmosphere at the Golden Temple. It is an epitome of spirituality,” said Bob. Expressing concern over rising number of unscrupulous travel agents in India, particularly Punjab, Bob said his government was likely to come out with a list of genuine travel and educational consultants, so as to save gullible people desirous of going to Canada from any inconvenience. However, Bob said Punjabis were welcome to Canada since they have contributed a lot towards the improvement of the economy of his country. ...
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Patiala, January 15 (DNS)- Apprehending threat to his life, Naib Tehsildar Jasbir Singh Walia has demanded security cover from the Patiala police. Walia, who was allegedly assaulted by former Municipal Councillor Gurdev Singh Punia and his men at the Gymkhana Club on January 10, has also demanded immediate arrest of the accused. Expressing dissatisfaction over the manner in which the police was dealing with the matter, Walia said it was really shocking that the accused were still roaming around freely. Elaborating on the matter, Walia, who was discharged from the hospital today, said, “While I was posted in Patiala, I refused to extend undue favours to Punia. After that, he started nurturing grudge against me. I am currently posted at Ludhiana. On January 10, I went to the Gymkhana Club in connection with some work. Spotting me there, Punia and his friends started abusing me.” When he reacted, Punia and his men badly thrashed him, inflicting injuries on him, he added. Though the Civil Lines police registered a case under Section 307 of the IPC against Punia and others, investigations into the matter were progressing at a snail’s pace. “It is beyond understanding why ...
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San Jose, CA Jan13 (DNS) Sikh history is about to be made in North America. In December, throughout the United States, 500,000 nonprofit charities competed on a competition on the popular internet website, Facebook, for the Chase Bank Community Giving contest. The top 100 groups advanced to the second round for a chance at 1 million dollars. Out of the top 100 groups, a Sikh youth organization was amongst the top 20. That Sikh youth organization was the Jakara Movement. The Jakara Movement has hundreds of volunteers throughout California and has been organizing Sikh conferences, retreats, camps for the youth for the past 10 years. Now they have a unique opportunity for seva for their community. The Jakara Movement has publicly committed that all funds won will go towards the building of a historic Sikh Museum in North America. To make this a reality, the Jakara Movement requires the help of the entire Sikh community. It is not asking for money. Only a simple vote on the popular internet website – Facebook. From January 15 to 22nd, 2010 you can vote for the Sikh museum through Facebook. The Jakara Movement has created a website with instructions on how to make a ...
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Chandigarh, January 12 (Doaba News Service)- To fill the remaining vacancies in elementary schools the Punjab Government will recruit more than 3,400 primary teachers before the new academic session. This was stated by Dr Upinderjit Kaur, Education and Languages Minister, here yesterday. At a meeting with representatives of the unemployed ETT Teachers Association, the Minister said the department had already submitted a memorandum in this connection to be approved by the Punjab Cabinet. This requirement of teachers had been finalised after the rationalisation of posts in schools as well as retirements to be over up to March 31, 2010, she added. The Minister added that the government had already recruited 14,000 teachers and 10,000 were to be recruited before the coming academic session as the process was on fast track. Besides, more than 7,000 computer teachers were being recruited by the department. She assured the association that the government was committed to imparting quality education in the state so that students could compete at the national and international levels. At another meeting with the substitute Computer Teachers Association, Upinderjit Kaur advised them to ...
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Caruthers CA, Jan.5 (Doaba News Service)– “VAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA, VAHEGURU JI KI FATEH”, said the campers for the last time to each other. Tears, smiles and hugs were abundant among the campers and the organizers. The mood was one of great happiness and joy at the successful camp, but a great sadness that the camp was over. “When is the next camp?” shouted one of the campers, which was met with smiles and cheers from the other campers and organizers. The West Coast Sikhi Camp, with the limitless blessings of the Almighty, was a great success, above and beyond what the organizers could have hoped for. Seventy five lucky campers experienced 4 days of fun filled learning, activities and of course, the delicious langar. The organizers were very appreciative of the campers’ cooperativeness and enthusiasm over the camp. The uniqueness of the West Coast Sikhi Camp was its focus on having Sikhs living and working among society provide their remarkable input. Shattering the stereotype that keeping the Sikh physical image and employment are incompatible, the speakers (local as well as international) presented their talks and led discussions on Sikh religion, the faith, its ...
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Jalandhar, December 23 (DNS)- With chill at its peak in the northern region, Adampur recorded the lowest temperature of 0.4°C and remained coldest in the plains. Halwara saw a low temperature of 4.3°C followed by Pathankot, which remained at 4.6°C. Amritsar recorded a low temperature of 5°C followed by Chandigarh which saw a low temperature of 6.2°C. In the Malwa region, Bathinda recorded a low temperature of 6.4°C. The Met Department has predicted fair to partly cloudy sky with fog and mist in the morning hours and haze in the evening in the next 24 hours. The residents, especially the schoolchildren, had a tough time reaching their destinations while the destitute were seen sipping tea sitting around a bonfire in the ...
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