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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Aspirants demand clarity on TGT/ PGT exam dates
1 2 Prayagraj: Scores of competitive exam aspirants staged a protest at the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Service Selection Board (UPSESSB) office in Prayagraj on Tuesday demanding clarity on the long-pending TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) and PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) examinations. The demonstration was organised in response to repeated postponements of the 2022 recruitment exams, originally announced in June 2022 for 4,163 posts, including 3,539 TGT and 624 PGT vacancies in aided secondary schools across the state. The PGT exam was deferred three times and the TGT exam twice. While the TGT exam is tentatively scheduled on July 21 and 22, the dates for the PGT examination, initially proposed for late Aug, are yet to be officially confirmed. Protesters raised slogans demanding transparency, timely examinations and accountability from the board. A delegation of students also submitted an eight-point memorandum to the board officials. Controller of Examinations, DP Singh, said: "The commission is in touch with the govt and soon things will be clearer." The aspirants put forward several key demands, including the immediate announcement of new advertisements for TGT-PGT recruitment, finalisation and declaration of exam dates for the recruitment cycle, non-BEd candidates should be allowed to appear for the PGT examination, and prompt declaration of written exam results under Advertisement No. 51 for assistant professors, etc. They warned of intensifying their agitation if their concerns are not addressed in a timely manner. A group of aspirants of LT grade and staff nurse also met the UPPSC officials on Tuesday.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Tollygunge doc recounts his tryst with tragedy
1 2 3 4 Kolkata: When surgery PGT doctor Biplab Pal and his colleagues at Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad stepped out of their hostel — barely 500m from the hostel on which the Air India 787-8 Dreamliner crashed — to join duty on Thursday morning, little did they know that the day would be etched in their memory forever. Pal was inside the urosurgery operation theatre, when he got the first indication of the catastrophe. "We heard a loud blast. Someone called one of my seniors, telling him his hostel was on fire. But even till then, we had no inkling of what had happened. It was only after we finished our OT duty that we learnt about the crash. From the doctors' room, we could see thick smoke billowing out of the hostel," said Pal, whose home is in Tollygunge. Even before the doctors could figure out the extent of the incident and its impact, they were instructed to rush to the Trauma Centre of the hospital. They could barely reach the Trauma Centre, when ambulances started streaming in. "Patients were wheeled in one after another. Most of them were charred. No sign of life was left in them. Then, the injured were brought in, many of them known faces. Some had burn injuries, some came in with dismembered body parts, while others had fractures. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo We did everything we could to stabilise them," Pal told TOI over phone. Pal was among the doctors who were the first to attend to Viswashkumar Ramesh, the lone survivor. "At that point, we didn't know he was the only passenger of the fateful flight who had survived. He had abrasions near his left eye and superficial burns on the back of his left hand. But his vital parameters were stable. He even borrowed my charger to charge his phone as he was getting frantic calls from his family," Pal said. Ramesh is being treated at C7 ward of Trauma Centre. Even Pal's phone did not stop buzzing as the news flashed on mobile phones across the country. But busy attending to the crash victims, he couldn't take the calls. "I somehow managed to call my father to tell him I was safe," he said. Back in Kolkata, his father, Biswanath Pal, a schoolteacher, was taking class when someone told him about the crash. He got a call from his son even before he could connect with him. "My son's hostel is 500 m from the one on which the plane crashed. We are lucky but what happened is heart-breaking. Reading about the death of my son's junior colleagues, whom he often spoke about, is devastating," Biswanath said. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
First, I heard there was an accident on campus, then saw visuals on WA
1 2 I was on duty at the Trauma Centre at Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, when I heard an accident had taken place on the campus. Later, I learnt about the plane crash from the PGT doctors' WhatsApp group. I understood how catastrophic it was when my colleagues started sharing disturbing visuals of the crash. We are told to assemble in the triage area and to be prepared for a medical emergency. We gathered immediately and instructed nurses to be ready for a rush of patients. More nurses were called in. The first injured to be wheeled into the triage area was the security guard of the hostel, on which the plane crashed. He had severe burns. In the next 30 minutes, the Trauma Centre was flooded with more than 50 patients — most of them with fractures and burn injuries. It was a horrific experience. The nightmare will haunt us for the rest of our lives. (Saha is a third-year emergency medicine PGT doctor at Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad ) Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
11-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
UP PGT recruitment 2025: UPSESSB postpones Post Graduate Teacher Exam yet again, new dates soon; check official notice here
The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB) has announced the third postponement of the written examination for the post of Post Graduate Teacher (PGT). Originally scheduled for June 18 and 19, 2025, the exam has now been deferred due to unavoidable reasons, with the commission proposing to conduct the test in the last week of August. Candidates and stakeholders must note that revised dates will be soon released on the official UPSESSB website, UPSESSB PGT exam 2025: Official notice for postponement In an official notice, UPSESSB confirmed that the PGT written exam under Advertisement No. 02/2022, originally planned for mid-June, will not be held as scheduled. The decision to postpone the exam came from the commission citing unavoidable circumstances. This marks the third time the PGT examination has been rescheduled since the recruitment process began. The board has assured that fresh dates will be announced shortly to ensure candidates have adequate preparation time. Candidates can read the complete notice here . UPSESSB PGT exam 2025 postponement: Status of TGT exam and recruitment drive While the PGT exam faces delays, the Uttar Pradesh Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) exam scheduled for the same dates, June 18 and 19, 2025, remains unchanged as per the commission's April 30 notification. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tired of High Power Bills? Plug in This Device elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo The application window for the UP TGT and PGT recruitment opened on June 9, 2022, and closed on July 9, 2022. The recruitment initiative aims to fill a total of 4,163 teaching vacancies across Uttar Pradesh. Of these, 3,213 posts are designated for male TGT candidates, 326 for female TGT candidates, 549 for male PGT candidates, and 75 for female PGT candidates. The selection process continues amid efforts to streamline appointment procedures despite administrative setbacks. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
More Than 150 Elite Drivers Recognized during PGT Trucking's Annual Celebration
ALIQUIPPA, Pa., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PGT Trucking, Inc., an asset-based carrier offering flatbed, dedicated, international, project cargo and specialized shipping solutions, recognized 48 Million Mile Drivers, 102 Safe Drivers, and 22 Premier Professional Drivers during their annual awards celebration in May. Through their professionalism, dedication and integrity, these drivers are unmatched across the PGT fleet. 'When I started PGT 44 years ago, I knew that I needed a team of good people to help build my business, something that remains true to this day,' stated Pat Gallagher, PGT Trucking Founder and CEO. 'PGT's Million Mile and Safe Drivers are the very best at our company, and I am honored and blessed to have them on our side.' This year, PGT held a virtual event through social media, highlighting the individual award presentations made throughout the company. To view a full recap of the campaign, visit: PGT's Million Mile Drivers have driven more than one million miles without a safety incident, a true testament of their commitment to safety and performance. PGT's Safe Drivers have driven for more than five years at the company without a safety incident, being recognized for their safety mindset as they work toward the million mile goal. PGT's Premier Professionals are members of an elite fleet of company drivers who maintain superior performance and safety standards at all times. The top award winners include Zachary Springer, recipient of the Bill Wright Award for Team Player of the Year; Ryan Drozynski, recipient of the David Levin Award for Company Driver of the Year; Sam Thompson-Graves, Safety Professional of the Year; Terrence Fitzgerald, recipient of the Harry 'Buster' Barnes Award for Independent Contractor of the Year; Clay Jones, recipient of the Hobert Hill Award for Agent of the Year; Jarrod Waugh, Certified PRO Trainer of the Year; Cameron Foutch, Terminal Manager of the Year; Christian McCon, Rookie Driver of the Year; Doug Halulko, PGT MVP of the Year; Michael Carreon, recipient of the Terry 'Kuz' Kusniar Award for Premier Professional Driver of the Year; and Laurence Cox, recipient of the President's Award. PGT also inducted five new Million Mile Drivers: Timothy Austen, Donald Cunningham, Jr., Raul Delgado, Robert Tudor, and Andrew Utz. 'Our Proud Professionals continually impress me with their hard work, dedication and safe driving, evident by the number of Million Mile and Safe Drivers we recognized this year,' stated Gregg Troian, PGT Trucking President. 'PGT would not be successful without the contributions from these distinguished individuals, and I congratulate them on this tremendous achievement.' About PGT Trucking:PGT Trucking, Inc. is an asset-based carrier offering flatbed, dedicated, international, project cargo and specialized shipping solutions, building the Future of Flatbed®. PGT is recognized as a 2023-2025 Best Fleets to Drive For® and TCA Elite Fleet certified. At PGT, 'Safety is Everyone's Job – All the Time.' Contact: Caitlin Svetahor, PGT TruckingPhone: 724.987.1750 Email: csvetahor@ in to access your portfolio
