Seminar on National education policy

Sonepat: Atul Kothari, national secretary of Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, said we could bring change in the country only through education. He also said, we can make the country self-reliant by inspiring students. The new education policy (NEP) is in line with true Indianism. A seminar was organised by the Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology, Murthal regarding various aspects of the new education policy. Addressing as the chief guest in the seminar, Atul Kothari said if the country had to grow, then it was necessary to bring in quality education.

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Inter-house dance competition

Kurukshetra: Tagore Global School organised Inter-house dance competition with the aim of honing dancing skills of students. The vivacious dancers set the floor on fire with their energetic performances. The fun-filled extravaganza offered classical, semi- classical, traditional and folk dances. Principal Dr Jayeta Auddy congratulated and appreciated the winners.

International Girl Child day

Ambala: On the occasion of International Girl Child day, painting, slogan writing and essay-writing competitions were organised at SD Vidya School by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in association with Rotary Club, Ambala Central. This event was conducted to spread awareness on legal rights of girls. The chief guest of the day was Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary District Legal Services Authority, Ambala Dr Sukhda Pritam. In her address, Dr Sukhda Pritam talked at length about the need to educate girls and the need to make them aware about their rights. She gave examples of former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi, Britain counterpart Margaret Thatcher and current Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern, the powerful female leaders who gave the world a new perspective.

Bhiwani boy brings laurels

Bhiwani: Ishant Sharma, a resident of Kharak Kalan village in Bhiwani district, has been selected for admission to Class VIII at Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun. The written examination was conducted on January 9, 2021 at Panchkula by the RIMC, which is run by the Ministry of Defence, Union Government. Out of 350 students from across the state, only six students can pass the exam. After this Ishant’s mentor and coach Naresh Sharma said that about 25 students from all over the country are selected in the RIMC through examination, whereas only one child is selected from Haryana.

College felicitated

Yamunanagar: Dr Randeep Guleria, director, AIIMS, felicitated Dr Deepak Kaushik, officiating principal of Mukand Lal National College, Radaur for rendering unparalleled services by the college for organising a voluntary blood donation camp every year. In a glittering function held at the AIIMS, New Delhi untiring efforts of MLN institutions in organising blood donation camps were appreciated. The college recently organised the 25th blood donation mela in which 158 units of blood were collected.

Mental health week

Gurugram: To celebrate the World Mental Health Day, the faculty of behavioural science, SGT University, Gurugram, conducted a three-day activities which concluded on Saturday. The events started with a mental health awareness rally. This was followed by a mental health survey. The students performed a “Nukkad-Natak” with a message that one should consult to trained professional for mental health-related problems. A school mental health intervention camp was organised to deliver mental health services at Government Senior secondary school, Chandu-Budhera. Dr Navdeep Singh Tung, Pro Vice-Chancellor highlighted the need for psychologists during the time of pandemic.