Tuesday 30 October 2012

National Integration Day - October 31

National Integration Day - October 31

National Integration Day is being observed in India on October 31, the day when former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi was assassinated in 1984; thus it coincides with the martyrdom day of the former premier.

Wednesday 17 October 2012

RECRUITMENT OF SPECIALIST OFFICERS (IBPS CWE LINKED) - OCTOBER 2012

RECRUITMENT OF SPECIALIST OFFICERS (IBPS CWE LINKED) - OCTOBER 2012


Indian Overseas Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank with headquarters in Chennai having geographical presence all over India 
and abroad invites Online applications from Indian Citizens for recruitment against 387 vacancies for various Specialist Officers 
positions, who have taken the Common Written Examination (CWE) for Recruitment of Specialist Officers conducted by IBPS on 
11.03.2012 and obtained a valid  Score Card and who meet the eligibility criteria mentioned in this notification below. Candidates 
are required to apply through Bank’s website www.iob.in
Candidates are requested to  apply only through online  between 16.10.2012 and  31.10.2012 through our Bank’s website 
www.iob.in. No other means/mode of application will be accepted. A candidate can apply for only one post for which
he/she holds a valid scorecard.

http://www.iob.in/uploads/CEDocuments/SPL%20ENGLISH%20WEBAD%20-%202012.pdf

Indian Origin Fabiola Mann, the Next Gen Einstein

Fabiola Mann, a 15-year-old London teen with Goan roots has beaten Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking with her IQ score. Her Mensa IQ score of 162 has put her in the top 1 percent of world’s intelligent people, two points above the 160 scored by the scientific greats, reported Karsten Miranda for TNN. Mensa was founded in 1946 as a society for intelligent people.

Tuesday 16 October 2012

Gazette Date: 15/10/2012 Last Date :14/11/2012 Category Numbers:512/2012 to 524/2012

Gazette Date: 15/10/2012 Last Date :14/11/2012 Category Numbers:512/2012 to 524/2012 

Category No. 512/2012 Animal Nutrition Officer in Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd.

Category No. 513/2012 Animal Nutrition Officer (Society Category) in Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd.

 Category No. 514/2012 Drilling Assistant in Ground Water Category No. 515/2012 Overseer/Draftsman (Mechanical) Grade I in Irrigation

 Category No. 516/2012 Overseer/Draftsman (Mechanical) Grade I (By Transfer) in Irrigation

 Category No. 517/2012 II Grade Draftsman/Overseer (Civil) in PWD/Irrigation

 Category No. 518/2012 III Grade Overseer/Tracer in PWD/Irrigation

 Category No. 519/2012 Steward in Scheduled Caste Development

 Category No. 520/2012 (NCA Notification) Assistant Engineer (Civil) in PWD/Irrigation

 Category No. 521/2012 (NCA Notification for PH) Vocational Teacher (M & R of Radio & TV) in Kerala Vocational Higher Secondary Education

 Category No. 522/2012 (Ist NCA Notification) Draftsman Gr I/Town Planning Surveyor Gr I in Town & Country Planning

 Category No. 523/2012 (Ist NCA Notification) Port Officer in Kerala Port Department

 Category No. 524/2012 (Ist NCA Notification) Assistant Information Officer in Information & Public Relations

http://keralapsc.org/notifi.htm

Monday 15 October 2012

Nobel Prize Economics 2012

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2012 was awarded jointly to Alvin E. Roth and Lloyd S. Shapley "for the theory of stable allocations and the practice of market design"

Sunday 14 October 2012

Friday 12 October 2012

The European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize 2012

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2012 is to be awarded to the European Union (EU). The union and its forerunners have for over six decades contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe.

Thursday 11 October 2012

Kerala Agricultural University Jobs

Kerala Agricultural University - Pineapple Research Station, Vazhakkulam, Muvattupuzha.


1. Phytochemist/Biochemist (1 No.) 
M.Sc.(Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry 
Proficiency in English, Malayalam and Computer


Last date for receiving application: 31st October 2012

More Details: http://www.kau.edu/Jobs/201210_PRSJobVacancyChem.pdf


Kerala Agricultural University Jobs

Kerala Agricultural University - Pineapple Research Station, Vazhakkulam, Muvattupuzha.


1. Phytochemist/Biochemist (1 No.) 
M.Sc.(Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry 
Proficiency in English, Malayalam and Computer


Last date for receiving application: 31st October 2012

More Details: http://www.kau.edu/Jobs/201210_PRSJobVacancyChem.pdf


The Nobel Prize in Literature 2012

Mo Yan

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2012 was awarded to Mo Yan "who with hallucinatory realism merges folk tales, history and the contemporary".

Mo Yan has focused an unflinching eye on what he calls the darkness and ugliness of 20th-century Chinese society in a prolific writing career that  landed him the 2012 Nobel prize for litterature. The prize won by the writer is worth 8 million crowns ($1.2 million) and was given by the Swedish Academy.

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2012

Mo Yan

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2012 was awarded to Mo Yan "who with hallucinatory realism merges folk tales, history and the contemporary".

Mo Yan has focused an unflinching eye on what he calls the darkness and ugliness of 20th-century Chinese society in a prolific writing career that  landed him the 2012 Nobel prize for litterature. The prize won by the writer is worth 8 million crowns ($1.2 million) and was given by the Swedish Academy.

Wednesday 10 October 2012

Kerala State IT Mission Jobs

Kerala State IT Mission (Department of Information Technology,Government of Kerala)



Kerala State IT Mission, autonomous nodal IT implementation agency for Department of Information Technology, Government of Kerala, invites applications for various positions in e-Government Procurement Project on contract basis.

SI.NoName of the PostNo of Vacancies
1
Procurement Domain Expert
1
2
Technology expert (Hardware Infrastructure)
1
3
Technology expert (Software & IT Security)
1
4
Technology expert (SLA monitoring)
1
5
Change Management expert
1
6
Administrative Officer
1
Last date of receipt of application: 20.10.2012.



Kerala State IT Mission Jobs

Kerala State IT Mission (Department of Information Technology,Government of Kerala)



Kerala State IT Mission, autonomous nodal IT implementation agency for Department of Information Technology, Government of Kerala, invites applications for various positions in e-Government Procurement Project on contract basis.

SI.NoName of the PostNo of Vacancies
1
Procurement Domain Expert
1
2
Technology expert (Hardware Infrastructure)
1
3
Technology expert (Software & IT Security)
1
4
Technology expert (SLA monitoring)
1
5
Change Management expert
1
6
Administrative Officer
1
Last date of receipt of application: 20.10.2012.



Vacancy For Research Fellow - Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI)


Research Fellow (KFRI/642/2012)

walk-in interview to fill a post of Research Fellow to join a time-bound research programme on “Assessment of ecosystem services for conservation and management of sacred groves in the Kerala part of Western Ghats” will be held at 10.00 am onwards on 19th October 2012, at KFRI. Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criterion mentioned below are invited to attend the interview. Please bring testimonials in original. 

Project No. KFRI/642/2012: Assessment of ecosystem services for conservation and management of sacred groves in the Kerala part of Western Ghats
Name of post: Research Fellow
No. of post: One
Essential qualification: 
Post graduate degree in Botany /Ecology /Forestry /Environmental Sciences / Plant Science
Desirable:
 Specialisation in Plant Taxonomy/Ecology
 Experience in field works in forests
 Ready to work on multidisciplinary research in sacred groves
Duration: Up to April 2017
Fellowship: Rs. 12,000/- + 5% HRA per month
Age: Below 28 years
Work station:  Kerala Forest Research Institute Sub Centre, Nilambur
Interview date: 19th October 2012, 10.00 AM

Vacancy For Research Fellow - Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI)


Research Fellow (KFRI/642/2012)

walk-in interview to fill a post of Research Fellow to join a time-bound research programme on “Assessment of ecosystem services for conservation and management of sacred groves in the Kerala part of Western Ghats” will be held at 10.00 am onwards on 19th October 2012, at KFRI. Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criterion mentioned below are invited to attend the interview. Please bring testimonials in original. 

Project No. KFRI/642/2012: Assessment of ecosystem services for conservation and management of sacred groves in the Kerala part of Western Ghats
Name of post: Research Fellow
No. of post: One
Essential qualification: 
Post graduate degree in Botany /Ecology /Forestry /Environmental Sciences / Plant Science
Desirable:
 Specialisation in Plant Taxonomy/Ecology
 Experience in field works in forests
 Ready to work on multidisciplinary research in sacred groves
Duration: Up to April 2017
Fellowship: Rs. 12,000/- + 5% HRA per month
Age: Below 28 years
Work station:  Kerala Forest Research Institute Sub Centre, Nilambur
Interview date: 19th October 2012, 10.00 AM

Central Institute of Fisheries Technology Jobs – Kerala


Venue: CIFT, Cochin            Date of interview: 16.10.2012                              Time: 9.30 am
 WALK-IN-INTERVIEW
                                Eligible candidates are invited to attend a walk-in-Interview with all relevant documents for 3 (three) position ofSr. Research Fellows (on contractual basis) and 1(one) post of Technical Assistant (on contractual basis) to work in the project “Techno-economic feasibility of coconut wood canoes for small scale fisheries sector in the south west coast of India and Lakshadweep” funded by the Coconut Development Board at the CIFT, Cochin.   The duration of the project is three years.
1.       Senior  Research Fellow – 2 posts
Fellowship    :   Rs. 16,000/- pm (consolidated) + 20 % HRA
Qualification: Master in Wood Science/ Wood Technology/Forestry/Industrial Fisheries/ Fisheries/Marine Biology.
     Desirable     :     Experience in the field of fisheries, wood preservation.
2.       Senior Research Fellow (1post)
Fellowship:      Rs. 16,000/- pm (consolidated) + 20 % HRA
Qualification: Masters in Agriculture Economics/Fisheries Economics/Economics
     Desirable :    Experience in the field of fisheries/agriculture/plantations, field survey; statistical analysis.
3.       Technical Assistant   (1post)
Fellowship:      Rs. 8,000/- pm (consolidated) 
Qualification: Graduate in any branch of Science
     Desirable :    Experience in the field of Wood preservation; data entry; field survey.
                      (Candidates should possess 1st Division or 60% marks or equivalent overall GPA.)
Terms & Conditions:
1.       Registration will be closed at 11.30 am
2.       Age limit (as on 16.10.2012) : Below 35 years for men and 40 years for women. 
3.       Age relaxation of 3 year for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates is permissible.
4.       Candidate must be willing to travel widely.
5.       Candidates are required to submit attested copies of all the Certificates in support of their claims regarding age, educational qualifications, scheduled caste/scheduled tribe/OBC etc. The original certificates shall be produced for verification before the interview.
6.       Candidates should bring detailed bio-data affixing a recent passport size photograph.
7.       The selected candidate will be recruited on contract basis under ICAR norms. The post is purely temporary and is co-terminus with the project.
8.       The candidates attending the interview should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions. No correspondence will be entertained from the candidates for selection/test/appointment. Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified for the post.
9.       No TA/DA will pay to attend the interview.
10.    Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified for the post.
11.    The Director’s decision will be final and binding in all aspects regarding the selection to the post.

Central Institute of Fisheries Technology Jobs – Kerala


Venue: CIFT, Cochin            Date of interview: 16.10.2012                              Time: 9.30 am
 WALK-IN-INTERVIEW
                                Eligible candidates are invited to attend a walk-in-Interview with all relevant documents for 3 (three) position ofSr. Research Fellows (on contractual basis) and 1(one) post of Technical Assistant (on contractual basis) to work in the project “Techno-economic feasibility of coconut wood canoes for small scale fisheries sector in the south west coast of India and Lakshadweep” funded by the Coconut Development Board at the CIFT, Cochin.   The duration of the project is three years.
1.       Senior  Research Fellow – 2 posts
Fellowship    :   Rs. 16,000/- pm (consolidated) + 20 % HRA
Qualification: Master in Wood Science/ Wood Technology/Forestry/Industrial Fisheries/ Fisheries/Marine Biology.
     Desirable     :     Experience in the field of fisheries, wood preservation.
2.       Senior Research Fellow (1post)
Fellowship:      Rs. 16,000/- pm (consolidated) + 20 % HRA
Qualification: Masters in Agriculture Economics/Fisheries Economics/Economics
     Desirable :    Experience in the field of fisheries/agriculture/plantations, field survey; statistical analysis.
3.       Technical Assistant   (1post)
Fellowship:      Rs. 8,000/- pm (consolidated) 
Qualification: Graduate in any branch of Science
     Desirable :    Experience in the field of Wood preservation; data entry; field survey.
                      (Candidates should possess 1st Division or 60% marks or equivalent overall GPA.)
Terms & Conditions:
1.       Registration will be closed at 11.30 am
2.       Age limit (as on 16.10.2012) : Below 35 years for men and 40 years for women. 
3.       Age relaxation of 3 year for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates is permissible.
4.       Candidate must be willing to travel widely.
5.       Candidates are required to submit attested copies of all the Certificates in support of their claims regarding age, educational qualifications, scheduled caste/scheduled tribe/OBC etc. The original certificates shall be produced for verification before the interview.
6.       Candidates should bring detailed bio-data affixing a recent passport size photograph.
7.       The selected candidate will be recruited on contract basis under ICAR norms. The post is purely temporary and is co-terminus with the project.
8.       The candidates attending the interview should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions. No correspondence will be entertained from the candidates for selection/test/appointment. Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified for the post.
9.       No TA/DA will pay to attend the interview.
10.    Canvassing in any form will render the candidate disqualified for the post.
11.    The Director’s decision will be final and binding in all aspects regarding the selection to the post.

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2012


The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2012 was awarded jointly to Robert J. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Kobilka "for studies of G-protein-coupled receptors"

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2012


The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2012 was awarded jointly to Robert J. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Kobilka "for studies of G-protein-coupled receptors"

Tuesday 9 October 2012

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2012

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2012 was awarded jointly to Serge Haroche and David J. Wineland "for ground-breaking experimental methods that enable measuring and manipulation of individual quantum systems"

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2012

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2012 was awarded jointly to Serge Haroche and David J. Wineland "for ground-breaking experimental methods that enable measuring and manipulation of individual quantum systems"

October 10 -National Postal Day

National Postal Day is celebrated on October 10 every year. Indian postal department is serving the country for over 150 years and that’s no mean achievement. Indian postal celebration is an extension of World Post Day. UPU was founded in Berne in 1874. The occasion is celebrated by countries all over the world. New postal products and services are introduced on this day.

October 10 -National Postal Day

National Postal Day is celebrated on October 10 every year. Indian postal department is serving the country for over 150 years and that’s no mean achievement. Indian postal celebration is an extension of World Post Day. UPU was founded in Berne in 1874. The occasion is celebrated by countries all over the world. New postal products and services are introduced on this day.

RECRUITMENT OF CLERKS AND PROBATIONARY OFFICERS 
Federal Bank, a leading Private Sector Bank invites applications from aspiring, young, talented
and dynamic personnel holding a valid score card of Common Written Examination (CWE) 
issued by Institute of Banking Personnel  Selection (IBPS) and  who are looking for a 
challenging work environment and progressive career, for the following positions.

Sl No Post Code Post
1 01 Clerk
2 02 Probationary Officer

Eligible candidates are advised to apply online between 11.06.2012 and 25.06.2012 (both days 
inclusive) only through the Bank‟s website www.federalbank.co.in after carefully going through 
the instructions contained in this advertisement. No other means/mode of application will be 
accepted.

Monday 8 October 2012

UK's JB Gurdon, Japan's Shinya Yamanaka win 2012 Nobel Prize in Medicine


The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2012
jointly to
John B. Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka
"for the discovery that mature cells can be reprogrammed to become pluripotent".


UK's JB Gurdon, Japan's Shinya Yamanaka win 2012 Nobel Prize in Medicine


The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2012
jointly to
John B. Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka
"for the discovery that mature cells can be reprogrammed to become pluripotent".


Sunday 7 October 2012

80th Air Force Day - October 8

As the Indian Air Force (IAF) completes 80 years on October 8, it finds itself confronting many challenges and transforming itself into a modern, capability-driven force.

IAF is the fourth largest air force in the world. It came into being on October 8, 1932 and on April 1, 1954 Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee, one of the founding members of the Air Force, took over as the first Indian Chief of the Air Staff.

80th Air Force Day - October 8

As the Indian Air Force (IAF) completes 80 years on October 8, it finds itself confronting many challenges and transforming itself into a modern, capability-driven force.

IAF is the fourth largest air force in the world. It came into being on October 8, 1932 and on April 1, 1954 Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee, one of the founding members of the Air Force, took over as the first Indian Chief of the Air Staff.

Vacancy In Western Railway – Mumbai

Western Railway

Western Railway invites applications from eligible bonafide citizens of India and from such other persons declared eligible by Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India in prescribed format only for filling up of 2249 Posts :
1. Gangman / Trackman: 590 posts
2. Helper: 963 posts
3. Helper / Stores: 27 posts
4. Platform Porter: 238 posts
5. Safaiwala / Medical, Mechanical, Commercial: 345 posts
6. Safaiwala/Cleaner/ Gen. Admn, Accounts: 30 posts
7. Waiter & Cleaner / Commercial Catering: 56 posts
Qualification : Candidates must be pass outs in 10th standard or must possess ITI or equivalent qualification from recognized university/board.
Age Limit : 18-33 years as on 01.01.2013 (Age relaxation as per rules)
Last Date for Online Application: 10-11-2012
Last Date for Submission of Application in RRC Office: 24-11-12
How To  Apply: Candidates should carefully read the instructions in this Employment Notice for filling up application form. Candidates may also log on to RRC website i.e www.rrc‐ wr.com for detailed notification

Vacancy In Western Railway – Mumbai

Western Railway

Western Railway invites applications from eligible bonafide citizens of India and from such other persons declared eligible by Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India in prescribed format only for filling up of 2249 Posts :
1. Gangman / Trackman: 590 posts
2. Helper: 963 posts
3. Helper / Stores: 27 posts
4. Platform Porter: 238 posts
5. Safaiwala / Medical, Mechanical, Commercial: 345 posts
6. Safaiwala/Cleaner/ Gen. Admn, Accounts: 30 posts
7. Waiter & Cleaner / Commercial Catering: 56 posts
Qualification : Candidates must be pass outs in 10th standard or must possess ITI or equivalent qualification from recognized university/board.
Age Limit : 18-33 years as on 01.01.2013 (Age relaxation as per rules)
Last Date for Online Application: 10-11-2012
Last Date for Submission of Application in RRC Office: 24-11-12
How To  Apply: Candidates should carefully read the instructions in this Employment Notice for filling up application form. Candidates may also log on to RRC website i.e www.rrc‐ wr.com for detailed notification

APPLICATION INVITED FOR TEMPORARY SECURITY GUARDS (EX-SERVICE) AT SABARIMALA


ശബരിമല, പമ്പ എന്നിവിടങ്ങളില്‍ താല്‍കാലിക സെക്യൂരിറ്റി ഗാര്‍ഡായി ഡ്യൂട്ടി നോക്കുന്നതിന് താഴെ പറയുന്ന യോഗ്യതകള്‍ ഉള്ളവര്‍ക്ക് അപേക്ഷിക്കാം
Army/Navy/Air Force/TA/CRPF/BSF/CISF/State Police/Central Police/Coast Guard എന്നിവിടങ്ങളില്‍ നിന്ന് വിരമിച്ച 60 വയസ്സില്‍ താഴെ പ്രായമുള്ള ഹിന്ദു വിഭാഗത്തില്‍ പെട്ട നല്ല ശാരീരിക ശേഷി ഉള്ള പുരുഷന്മാര്‍ക്ക് അപേക്ഷിക്കാം
വേതനം പ്രതിദിനം 300 രൂപ (താമസവും ഭഷണവും സൗജന്യം)

അപേക്ഷിക്കേണ്ട വിധം

അപേക്ഷ ലഭിചിരിക്കേണ്ട അവസാന തീയതി 15/10/2012


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APPLICATION INVITED FOR TEMPORARY SECURITY GUARDS (EX-SERVICE) AT SABARIMALA


ശബരിമല, പമ്പ എന്നിവിടങ്ങളില്‍ താല്‍കാലിക സെക്യൂരിറ്റി ഗാര്‍ഡായി ഡ്യൂട്ടി നോക്കുന്നതിന് താഴെ പറയുന്ന യോഗ്യതകള്‍ ഉള്ളവര്‍ക്ക് അപേക്ഷിക്കാം
Army/Navy/Air Force/TA/CRPF/BSF/CISF/State Police/Central Police/Coast Guard എന്നിവിടങ്ങളില്‍ നിന്ന് വിരമിച്ച 60 വയസ്സില്‍ താഴെ പ്രായമുള്ള ഹിന്ദു വിഭാഗത്തില്‍ പെട്ട നല്ല ശാരീരിക ശേഷി ഉള്ള പുരുഷന്മാര്‍ക്ക് അപേക്ഷിക്കാം
വേതനം പ്രതിദിനം 300 രൂപ (താമസവും ഭഷണവും സൗജന്യം)

അപേക്ഷിക്കേണ്ട വിധം

അപേക്ഷ ലഭിചിരിക്കേണ്ട അവസാന തീയതി 15/10/2012


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