Seth Hukam Chand school

Jalandhar: Seth Hukam Chand SD Public Senior Secondary School, Sangal Sohal village, Variana, Kapurthala Road, Jalandhar, celebrated Diwali with fervour. The school wore a festive look with ‘Rangolis’, decorated with festive earthen lamps. Rangolis, depicted the theme to save earth. Students used newspapers, cold drink bottles, and waste wool to create decoration material for Diwali. Students showcased their skills by making colourful torans. Principal Priyanka Sharma apprised students of the significance of the festival. She sensitized students about the ill-effects of crackers. She asked students to celebrate safe and green Diwali.TNS

Shiv Jyoti Public School

Jalandhar: On the onset of Diwali, various competitions like gift wrapping, sheet design, best out of waste and diya holder making were organised for students of Class VI to VIII on the premises of Shiv Jyoti Public School under the patronage of managing committee and the guidance of Principal Dr Ravi Suta. Rajni Malik and Kiran Sharma were the judges at the event. The activities were conducted under the supervision of activity in charge Ranju Sharma. TNS 

Lyallpur Khalsa College 

Jalandhar: The Department of Biotechnology of Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, organised an ‘Inspire Science Camp’ from Nov 1 to Nov 6.  A total of 170 students from various govt and private schools of Punjab participated in the event. Dr Brahma Singh, former director, DRDO, Delhi,  described that science was not just to create wonders, but to make everything useful for the welfare of the mankind. Dr Adarsh Pal Vig, of the Department of Botanical and Environment Science, GNDU, Amritsar, presented his talk on ‘Solid waste management, ‘Swacch Bharat’ and awarded students about the reuse and recycle of waste components. A cultural night was also organised by students. They  revealed their enthusiasm in various events like singing, poetry and dance. TNS

KMV Collegiate School 

Jalandhar: The volleyball team of KMV Collegiate School bagged the first position in the District School Championship. Nine girls Parampreet, Simran, Bhawna, Simranjit, Sukhpreet, Manjit, Kirandeep, Jaspreet and Gurjiwan have been selected for the state school championship. Principal Prof Atima Sharma Dwivedi congratulated the team for achieving the distinction. She also appreciated the efforts of the Department of Physical Education. TNS