Social outfits awarded for blood donation

Rohtak: The District Red Cross Society on Sunday felicitated social and religious outfits with “Raktdaan Sewa Samman” for organising blood donation camps and carrying out other social activities to help the needy during the Covid times in 2020. Devender Chahal, society secretary, gave the awards to representatives of the outfits and also motivated them for more such camps. “Such awards really boost our morale and encourage us to work with more zeal and enthusiasm,” said Mukesh Bagri of the Ready to Help, a social outfit.

Cleanliness a priority in police stations

Jhajjar: Cleanliness is, these days, on the priority list at police stations/posts and other offices of the district police. Reason: Surprise inspection being carried out frequently by Superintendent of Police Rajesh Duggal who doesn’t forget to teach the lesson of sanitation to cops on finding trash and garbage in any nook or corner of the police stations. Duggal recently inspected the canteen of his office and spent time checking hygiene during the preparation and serving of food. “SP sahib can inspect anytime, hence we have to ensure cleanliness in our office all the time,” said a staffer.

21-yr-old girl makes it to US varsity

Hisar: Shubhavi Arya (21), the daughter of Bhiwani DC Jaibir Singh Arya, has got admission in the computer science PhD programme of the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering in Indiana University, US. It has offered her five years of financial support during her research work on the campus. It includes appointment as an associate instructor along with stipend, tuition fee remission, health insurance and travel allowance. Her scholarship and other benefits amount to Rs2.5 crore. Shubhavi has completed the dual bachelor of science degree in computer science and psychology from the University of Minnesota.

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