2nd edition of Azadi Amrit Mahotsav

Hisar: The Speakathon Club under the mentorship of training and placement cell of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, organised its second online edition of the weekly ‘Azadi Amrit Mahotsav Series’ programme. The freedom fighter of the week was Bipin Chander Pal, whose death anniversary falls on May 20. Prof Alka Sharma, chairperson, department of food technology of the university, was the chief guest for the event. Seventeen students from various departments paid their tribute by speaking on the life and deeds of Bipin Chander Pal. The chief guest said same power of unity was required to address the current pandemic conditions, as was expressed by leaders like Bipin Chander Pal.

Online placement drive

Hisar: Two students of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, have been selected in the e-campus placement drive of Jind-based Lakshay Food India Limited organised by the training and placement cell of the university. Prof Tankeshwar Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, and Prof Avnesh Verma, registrar of the university, congratulated the selected students. Pratap Singh, director, placement, said 12 students of MBA 2021 batch participated in the e-campus drive. Dr Aditya Vir Singh, assistant director said the selected students were Kulvinder Yadav and Mohit Malik.

Inter-school event organised

Yamunanagar: The seventh Dr Amrit Lal Sehgal Commemorative Trophy, a national level inter-school event, was organised by St Lawrence International School, Jagadhri. Students from more than 100 schools of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi, Jharkhand, Bihar, UP, Uttarakhand and Chandigrah participated in various events. Essay writing, declamation contest and slogan-writing competitions were conducted through virtual mode due to the lockdown.

New principal at Rai sports school

Chandigarh: The Haryana Government on Friday appointed Lt Col Ashok Mor as the Principal and Director of Moti Lal Nehru Sports School, Rai. This was stated by an official spokesperson here.

Anti-Terrorism Day observed

Rohtak: Pandit Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts (PLC SUPVA), observed Anti-Terrorism Day on Friday. To mark the occasion, a pledge was administered online by registrar Dr Kiran Kamboj, to the deans, head of departments, other faculty members and the non-teaching staff. The pledge was administered with the objective to uphold and promote peace, social harmony and understanding among fellow human beings. Observing the importance of the day, Dr. Kamboj delivered an awareness message where she motivated the faculty and staff to be vigilant about the menace of terrorism and to oppose the culture of violence with full strength. Considering the Covid scenario, the anti-terrorism pledge was taken solemnly by the officials through video-conferencing, keeping in view the safety of participants and the Covid protocols.