Societal relevance of research

Rohtak: Vice-Chancellor, Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Prof Rajbir Singh said research work must have social relevance, and it should cater to societal and national needs. Addressing the gathering during a brainstorming session on “Research and capacity building among young faculties and research scholars” organised by Ch Ranbir Singh Institute of Social and Economic Change (CRISEC), Prof Rajbir Singh said the focus should be on quality action research with an inter-disciplinary approach. He said the university would organise research workshops for the benefit of scholars. Dean, academic afairs, Prof AK Rajan urged upon the HoDs to identify research focus of the department.

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Talent hunt show at Khalsa college

Yamunanagar: A two-day online talent hunt show concluded at Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Yamunanagar. The function began with the college anthem. Principal Harinder Singh Kang addressed the faculty members. Bhupinder Singh Jauhar from the managing committee and Randeep Singh Jauhar, president of the governing body, congratulated the winners.

‘Need to strengthen public schools’

Yamunanagar: Vijay Kapur, an educationist and social activist, has accused the state government of not giving due importance to public schools. “Rather than compensating public schools for teaching 10 per cent needy students under the Right to Education Act, the government has imposed a heavy property tax on them. Public schools are facing an acute financial crunch and are unable to hire good faculty, which will affect quality education. Even some of these schools are not paying full salaries to teachers,” said Kapur. He urged the government to waive property tax and compensate these schools for teaching needy students under the Right to Education Act.

Students showcase talent

Kurukshetra: Markanda National College, Shahabad Markanda, organised a one-day talent hunt event under the aegis of Kurukshetra University. More than 100 students showcased their talent in dance, singing, instrumental music, poetry, speech, painting and quiz. Principal Ashok Kumar presided over the programme. Nikhil secured the first position in singing competition, followed by Pappu Yadav and Deepa. Garima won the first prize in dance, followed by Sonia and Komal. Ankush and Lovepreet stood first in painting and speech competitions, respectively.

Guest lecture on English literature

Faridabad: The English department of Aggarwal College, Ballabgarh, organised a guest lecture by Dr Neer Kanwal, Associate Professor, Pt JLN Government College Faridabad, on the topic, “Literature, Language and Society”. All students and the faculty attended the programme. Deliberating on the interdependence of literature, language and society, Dr Neer Kanwal said literature was a code that helped them understand life, and interpret experiences. Kamal Tandon, head of the department, was also present.

52 girls tested for HB level

Yamunanagar: A week-long ‘National girl health service week’ is under way at Guru Nanak Khalsa College. It is being organised by the Bharat Vikas Parishad, Yamunanagar, in collaboration with the women’s cell of Guru Nanak Khalsa College. Principal Harinder Singh Kang said a charitable hospital team of the Bharat Vikas Parishad took the blood samples of 52 girls to check their hemoglobin level. Sushma Jain, women head of the Bharat Vikas Parishad, north Haryana, Vinod Bhatia, president of the Bharat Vikas Parishad, Yamunanagar, Secretary Ravindra Gupta and Vice-Principal of the college Ravi Kapoor were among those present on the occasion.