Online contest marks Army Day

Spring Dale Convent Senior Secondary School, Paloura, Jawali, celebrated Army Day by organising an online competition for children. The students celebrated Army Day by making a number of pictures. Principal Rajib Nirayal congratulated the children and the Army on the occasion. While addressing the students, Nirayal said, “We salute the valiant soldiers of our country. Our countrymen are safe because they are on the borders.”

Mary Ward JPIC General Assembly ends

The first Mary Ward JPIC General Assembly held from January 15 to 17 concluded today. As many as 450 students from 45 schools, run by CJ and IBVM Sisters, participated in the event. The students were made aware of issues such as gender equality and environment, especially the issues related to water, during the event. Doctor Kamla Bhasin, a social worker, said men and women complement each other, but society had made men able and women weak. Brother Steve said there were enough resources to fulfil everyone’s need, but not greed.

Webinar on oral cancer

The Biology Department of Government College, Sanjauli, organised a webinar for students of BSc Medical on ‘Reasons and diagnosis of oral cancer’. Department Head Minakshi Sharma, Prof Nidhi Sood and Prof Shivani Kapret apprised students of the reasons and symptoms of cancer. College Principal CB Mehta advised the students to stay away from tobacco and appreciated the department for organising the webinar.