City page for November 15

WEATHER

Forecast (November 15): Rain and thundershowers at a few places in the lower hills and many places in the middle hills and rain/snow in the higher hills.

Temperatures:

Shimla: 17.4, 11.2 Degrees Celsius Sunrise: 6:48 am, sunset: 5:24 pm

Dharamsala: 16.6, 13.6 Degrees Celsius

Manali: 12.4, 5.4 Degrees Celsius

READERS’ SAY

Retaining wall in need of repairs

The retaining wall protecting the southern side of the Hockey AstroTurf stadium at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in Una has not been repaired for the past more than two years. The facility is owned by the Sports Department. The debris not only poses a threat to players, but also damages the turf. Hockey trainees at the Una sports hostel are using only half the field.Aman Kalia, Una

Panchayats sans water for 13 days

Three panchayats of the Banjar Assembly segment in Kullu district have not received water for the past 13 days. The supply has been disconnected, it is learnt. The PWD is to blame for the crisis as it is constructing a link road, which damaged the water pipes were damaged and disrupted the supply to Mohini, Bahu and Khabal. The IPH should restore the water supply at the earliest.Lal Chand, Banjar

No garbage disposal system

Panchrukhi lacks a proper garbage disposal system. Even though the town is small, a sizeable population resides here. Bins are overflowing, people are seen burning garbage and stink is everywhere. Most residents and shopkeepers throw garbage in the open. The administration should solve the problem on a priority basis and set up a garbage disposal unit here.Anil Vyas, Panchrukhi

EDUCATION NOTES

‘Kids should get space to play’

Delivering “Guru Talk” at Shoolini University, Vivek Mohan, a National Award winner, said governments must provide enough space for children to play, particularly in the hilly areas. He said there was an urgent need to provide open spaces in parks and playgrounds to keep children occupied and away from mobiles and nefarious activities. Vivek, who hails from Shimla and is based in Mumbai, depicted the plight of children through a docu-drama “Shivaji Park of Shimla”. The 22-minute film depicted children playing on The Ridge.

State-level painting contest

Education Minister Suresh Bhardwaj presided over the state-level painting competition organised by the SJVN under the National Awareness Campaign On Energy Conservation. The competition was organised in two categories — Category ‘A’ for classes IV to VI students on the theme “Spare a watt save a lot and turn off the light when outside it’s bright” and Category ‘B’ for classes VII to IX students on the topic “It pays to be energy efficient and Its in your favour to be energy saver. Bhardwaj appreciated the efforts of students, their parents and teachers in propagation of message of energy conservation”. Karan Kumar of DAV-Lakkar Bazaar, Shimla and Anmol Verma of DPS-Manali won the first prize in categories A and B, respectively.

Exam for posts of jr office assistant

The written objective test examination for 13 posts of junior office assistant (information technology), advertised by Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, in August will be held on November 24. The duration of the test will be 90 minutes. The test will also have negative marking. The university has advised all candidates to download admit cards from the university’s website www.yspuniversity.ac.in. The candidates will also have to bring a photo identity card, along with a hard copy of the admit card. Over 3,100 candidates have applied.

Children’s Day celebrated

Children’s Day was celebrated at Army Public School, Dagshai, where speeches highlighting the contribution of the nation’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as well as his love for children were delivered. A cultural programme was presented by children. Principal Dr SK Mishra said in the present times, it was necessary to be innovative and creative.

Wildlife film festival

HIMCOSTE in association with CMSR Foundation, Delhi, held a two-day wildlife film festival at Government Senior Secondary School, Bilaspur. As many as 1,000 students participated in the festival. The students presented their models and projects on various subjects ranging from climate change, water conservation, garbage management and bio-diversity. Bilaspur DC Rajeshwar Goel inaugurated the festival. Narender Yadav from CMSR Foundation gave his presentation on various aspects of environment conservation and Swachh Bharat Mission.

Fancy dress competition

Children’s Day was celebrated at MCM-DAV Public School, Bhagni (Nurpur). A fancy dress competition was held. Children dressed as Army officers, Radha-Krishna, brides, fairies and Jhansi Ki Rani. Various cultural programmes were also presented by the students. The highlight of the programme was giddha by primary students. Principal MR Rana appreciated the student’s efforts.

WHAT’S ON

State level Red Cross Fair to be organised at Mela Ground in Sunni in Shimla district on December 9 and 10

27th State level children science congress at Government (Girls) Senior Secondary School, Bilaspur from November 13 to 16

All India Civil Services Kabaddi Tournament at Government Degree College, Chaura Maidan, Kotshera, from November 15 to 19

Written examination for recruitment of Patwaris at 73 centres in Una district on November 17 from 11 am to 12.30 pm