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Friday, August 31, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA Combined Recruitment for Assistant Grade III in General, Depot, Technical and Account Cadres in the FCI - 2013
Combined Recruitment for Assistant Grade III in General, Depot, Technical and Account Cadres in the FCI - 2013
Closing Date: 21.9.2012
Closing Date: 21.9.2012
Date of Examination : 11.11.2012
The Food Corporation of India (FCI), one of the largest Public Sector Undertakings, dealing with Foodgrain supply-chain management wishes to recruit young and skilled Category III personnel for manning posts in its depots and offices spread all over the country. Applications are invited from Indian Nationals who fulfill the prescribed qualifications and age etc. for the posts indicated below. Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India, will make recruitment to these posts on behalf of the Food Corporation of India under special dispensation given by the Government. The candidates selected through this recruitment for posts in FCI will NOT, however, have the status of Central Government Civilian Employees. As such they will not be eligible for benefit of age relaxation etc. admissible to Central Government civilian employees in recruitments made by the Staff Selection Commission for Ministries/ Departments/ Attached and Subordinate Offices under Government of India and will not be entitled to claim parity with Central Government Civilian Employees in any matter whatsoever.
Only on-line application will be accepted. Two websites http://ssconline.nic.in and http://ssconline2.gov.in are available for the purpose. Candidates are advised to make sure that they are eligible in all respects before applying for the posts. Candidates are required to submit only one application irrespective of the number of posts for which option is exercised by them.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
10 ways to boost your happiness
Happiness tip 1: Watch a comedy movie
We've all heard that laughter is the best medicine, and if you're feeling down in the dumps then this is definitely true. Laughter can not only release pent-up emotions, but it also produces endorphins to boost your mood. Furthermore, research has found that laughing burns calories and boosts heart health too. To get your happiness levels up and boost your wellbeing too, pop in a comedy DVD next time you're feeling down.
Happiness tip 2: Eat yourself happy
While our outlook often changes based on external factors, if your mood is often low it may be that you are suffering from a nutrient deficiency. Research has found that having low levels of omega-3 fatty acids (which are essential for good brain health) increases risk of depression and negativity, while research by Kuopio University in Finland found that taking B vitamin supplements could help treat depression. Try choosing foods rich in these nutrients to eat away the blues.
Try these Happiness Foods:
many of us think of aromatherapy as an aid to relaxation, there are also many oils you can use to boost your happiness and help alleviate depression. Good aromatherapy oils to leave you uplifted include bergamot, geranium, neroli and jasmine. To lift your mood, try adding a few drops of these oils to water and burning on an oil burner, or create or purchase a room spray containing these essential oils.
Happiness tip 6: Take a risk
To get the endorphins going and give your confidence a boost, try challenging yourself on a regular basis. While we don't advise you to put yourself in any danger, if there is something you have been putting off for a while out of fear, now is the time to bite the bullet and see it through. Whatever your fear – be it asking out that special someone, joining a gym or applying for a job abroad – conquering your fears will leave you feeling great as well as helping you achieve your dreams.
Happiness tip 7: Talk it out
If you are feeling seriously down and have been feeling low for a while, it is important to seek some help to get through this difficult phase. Seek out a friend or counsellor to listen to your problems, or visit your GP if you think you may be suffering from depression. No matter how bad you feel it is important to remember that you are not alone and there is no shame in seeking help. As they say, a problem shared is a problem halved, and even talking through your issues can help them seem less overwhelming.
Happiness tip 8: Schedule in regular treats
To boost your happiness and satisfaction of life, it is important to make the most of those little things that boost your mood. Make a list of the day-to-day things that make you happy – such as having a catch-up with a friend, drinking hot chocolate in bed, or listening to your favourite song –and make sure you schedule one of these treats into every day. Planning regular treats not only gives you something to look forward to, but it can also subtly improve each day.
Happiness tip 9: Do something selfless
It is easy to get bogged down in our own problems, so every once in a while it is good to put our issues to one side and help someone else feel happy instead. Whether you want to take on a long-term volunteering role, make a donation to charity, or improve the happiness of someone you know with a thoughtful note or gift, making an effort to make someone else smile is a great way to get some perspective, take your mind off your problems and increase your sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Happiness tip 10: Set yourself a goal
Whether you aspire to get fit, obtain that dream job or learn how to cook something other than toast, most of us have something we long to achieve during our lifetime. Rather than putting off your dreams until a perfect moment which may never come, take some positive action and make a plan of how you will achieve your goal starting today. Having something to work towards will not only distract you from your problems, it will also reignite your passion for life and increase your excitement for the future.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana award for D.R. Mehta
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Renowned social worker D.R. Mehta will be presented the 20th Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavna Award at a function here Aug 20, it was announced Saturday.
Congress treasurer Motilal Vora, who is member secretary of Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award Committee, said in a statement that the award was being given to Mehta for "his outstanding contribution towards the promotion of communal harmony, peace and goodwill".
The award, given on the birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, carries a citation and a cash award of Rs.5 lakh.
Mehta is founder of Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), a Jaipur-based NGO that helps the physically challenged, particularly the poor, by providing devices such as artificial limbs and callipers.
Former recipients of the award include Mother Teresa, Ustad Bismillah Khan, Lata Mangeshkar, Sunil Dutt, S.N. Subbarao and Dilip Kumar.
RBI Cuts SLR releases the 60000 Cr Rupees Into market
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the key indicative policy rates unchanged while it cut the gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for the current financial year from 7.3 per cent to 6.5 per cent and raised the inflation forecast from 6.5 per cent to 7 per cent.
However, the RBI cut the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) by one percentage point from 24 per cent to 23 per cent which is expected to provide liquidity of around Rs.60,000 crore.
“Even as our growth is slowing in line with the rest of the world, our inflation continues to be high…. the primary focus of monetary policy remains inflation control,” said D. Subbarao, Governor, RBI, while addressing a press conference after meeting bankers as part of its first quarter review of the Monetary Policy 2012-13.
In the present circumstances, said Dr. Subbarao, “lowering policy rates will only aggravate inflationary impulses without necessarily stimulating growth.”
New president of Germany Joachin Gauck
Joachim Gauck (born 24 January 1940 in Rostock) is the current President of Germany (since 18 March 2012). A former Lutheran pastor, he came to prominence as an anti-communistcivil rights activist in East Germany.
During the Peaceful Revolution, he was a co-founder of the New Forum opposition movement in East Germany, which contributed to the downfall of the Soviet-backed dictatorship[7] of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED). In 1990 he served as a member of the only freely elected People's Chamber for theAlliance 90. Following German reunification, he was elected by the Bundestag as the first Federal Commissioner for the Stasi Archives, serving from 1990 to 2000. As Federal Commissioner, he earned recognition as a "Stasi hunter" and "tireless pro-democracy advocate," exposing the crimes of the former communist secret police.[8][9][10][11]
Indian Railways, Belgium Sign MoU to Carry Modernisation
With the aim of developing railway stations to match global standards by leveraging commercial utilisation of land, Railways today joined hands with Belgium to carry out its modernisation plans.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by visiting Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Didier Reynders and Railway Minister Mukul Roy on bilateral co-operation for effective development and modernisation of railway sector of both the countries here.
"The MoU will usher in a new era of cooperation between two countries for effective development and modernisation in railway sector," Roy said after signing the MoU.
He said that both Indian and Belgian Railways will benefit with mutual consultation and exchange of information services on development and modernisation of railway stations.
Railways have identified about 50 stations including New Delhi, Howrah, Mumbai, Patna, Bhubaneswar and Chennai for developing world class stations.
Railways have about 30,000 hectares of vacant land and the national transporter is keen to utilise Belgium expertise in modernisation of railway stations involving commercialisation of real estate around stations.
Hoping that it will be a fruitful and long standing partnership with Indian Railways, Reynders said this initiative will kick-start Belgium's cooperation for the development of world class railway stations in India.
As per the MoU both the countries will form steering and working groups consisting of experts to determine and define detailed scope and modalities of the activities and projects to be undertaken by both the countries for mutual benefit.
Roy said Belgium government-owned companies - Euro Station and Immostar - have vast experience in field of development of stations in and outside Belgium.
"These companies have extensive expertise in transforming historical railway stations into the modern international terminals and the experience gained by them can be gainfully emulated in India after suitable adaptation to Indian conditions," Railway Minister said.
Pointing out that Indian Railways sector is a focus sector of Belgium economic diplomacy, Belgium Deputy Prime Minister said the size of Indian Railways sector is truly impressive.
"The developments and opportunities in this sector are equally impressive in view of the vision and ambitions of the Indian government," Reynders said.
Referring to the existing Belgium involvement in Indian Railways sector, Reynders said that several Belgium or Belgium-based companies are already firmly present in India and their activities range from fastening and coating of rails to the delivery of parts for train construction and software for safety and network management.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by visiting Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Didier Reynders and Railway Minister Mukul Roy on bilateral co-operation for effective development and modernisation of railway sector of both the countries here.
"The MoU will usher in a new era of cooperation between two countries for effective development and modernisation in railway sector," Roy said after signing the MoU.
He said that both Indian and Belgian Railways will benefit with mutual consultation and exchange of information services on development and modernisation of railway stations.
Railways have identified about 50 stations including New Delhi, Howrah, Mumbai, Patna, Bhubaneswar and Chennai for developing world class stations.
Railways have about 30,000 hectares of vacant land and the national transporter is keen to utilise Belgium expertise in modernisation of railway stations involving commercialisation of real estate around stations.
Hoping that it will be a fruitful and long standing partnership with Indian Railways, Reynders said this initiative will kick-start Belgium's cooperation for the development of world class railway stations in India.
As per the MoU both the countries will form steering and working groups consisting of experts to determine and define detailed scope and modalities of the activities and projects to be undertaken by both the countries for mutual benefit.
Roy said Belgium government-owned companies - Euro Station and Immostar - have vast experience in field of development of stations in and outside Belgium.
"These companies have extensive expertise in transforming historical railway stations into the modern international terminals and the experience gained by them can be gainfully emulated in India after suitable adaptation to Indian conditions," Railway Minister said.
Pointing out that Indian Railways sector is a focus sector of Belgium economic diplomacy, Belgium Deputy Prime Minister said the size of Indian Railways sector is truly impressive.
"The developments and opportunities in this sector are equally impressive in view of the vision and ambitions of the Indian government," Reynders said.
Referring to the existing Belgium involvement in Indian Railways sector, Reynders said that several Belgium or Belgium-based companies are already firmly present in India and their activities range from fastening and coating of rails to the delivery of parts for train construction and software for safety and network management.
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