Jagadhri: 10-day NCC camp begins

10-day NCC camp begins

Jagadhri: Career Defence, Jagadhri, is hosting NCC Camp CATC-119 of 14 Haryana Bn NCC, Yamunanagar. The camp began on June 4 and will end on June 13. A total of 525 cadets are participating in the camp, which aims to instil discipline, leadership qualities and self-confidence in cadets under the supervision of Camp Commandant Col Jarnail Singh. A special lecture by the ARO Representative from Ambala was organised which provided valuable insights and knowledge to cadets. Addressing cadets, Col Jarnail Singh said camps were an essential part of the NCC training programme, providing practical experience and exposure to camp life. These camps aimed to develop leadership qualities, teamwork and self-reliance among cadets. Over 1,450 such camps were organised annually, he said.

Yoga session, tree plantation drive

Ladwa: Indira Gandhi National College, Ladwa, recently organised a yoga practice session and tree plantation drive to commemorate International Yoga Day. On the occasion, Principal Kushal Pal addressed students and emphasised on the importance of yoga in daily life. He said yoga played a vital role in physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing of an individual. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members and non-teaching staff. Under the guidance of trained yoga instructors, participants performed Surya Namaskar, Pranayama and various other asanas with discipline and enthusiasm. The primary aim of the programme was to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the importance of yoga for overall wellbeing. Following the yoga session, a tree plantation campaign was held as a step towards environmental conservation. Various types of fruit-bearing and medicinal plants were planted on the college campus. All participants took a pledge to nurture and care for the plants.

Metro labs set up at central varsity

Mahendragarh: The Central University of Haryana (CUH) recently inaugurated metro labs at the School of Engineering and Technology. The state-of-the-art facility aims to revolutionise metro railway engineering education by bridging classroom learning with real-world applications. On the occasion, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Central University of Haryana and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Academy for mutual collaboration. Ghanshyam Bansal, Director General, DMRC Academy, was the chief guest at the event. Vice-Chancellor Tankeshwar Kumar and Registrar Suneel Kumar were among those present on the occasion. The VC said, "With most metro stations now being constructed underground, the tunnelling lab has been designed to help students understand the complexities of underground infrastructure. The integration of MIDAS software will enable students to model, design and analyse complex tunnelling systems with precision, making them industry-ready." These labs would go beyond physical infrastructure - acting as launch pads for innovation, hands-on training and applied research, he said, while adding that labs would empower students with practical skills and domain knowledge essential for careers in power systems, railway operations, tunnelling technologies and smart grid systems.

Saplings planted on World Environment Day

Murthal: A tree plantation drive was held at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST) on World Environment Day. Speaking on the occasion university Vice Chancellor Prof Shri Prakash Singh said trees were necessary to keep the environment clean. He said, "Plants give us oxygen, fruits and shade in summer. Planting trees will spread greenery and bring prosperity in life. Everyone needs to take a pledge to plant trees to make the earth green and save life." He said, "We should plant trees on every happy occasion. Newly married couples should start their life by planting trees. Whenever it is your birthday or wedding anniversary, do plant trees on that day." He said tree plantation was everyone's responsibility. He said, "Life is healthy only when the environment is clean. Environmental protection is our responsibility. We all have to fulfil it together. In Indian culture, environment has been protected since Vedic times. Whenever a tree is cut, plant 51 trees in its place and also protect them. This has to be understood seriously."