Tributes paid to the Father of Nation

Jalandhar: Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated with fervour in all the branches of Innocent Hearts School, Innocent Hearts College of Education and Innocent Hearts Management College. Students of school as well as colleges participated in the event virtually. Tiny tots dressed as Gandhi took their selfies and got tagged on the school’s Facebook page. Students of K G l and KG ll dressed on the theme “Mai Bhi Gandhi” and delivered a message of Gandhi ‘ s teachings and moral values. Students of Classes lll and lV participated in online storytelling on Gandhiji’s life. To inculcate values of Gandhi like truth, nonviolence, simplicity and tolerance in future educators, NSS unit of Innocent Hearts College of Education organised various activities on this occasion. All the student teachers attended a lecture on ‘Open thy arms to change, but don’t let go of your values’. Resource person language trainer (alumnus) Tanvi spoke about Gandhiji’s life, his determination, patience and difficulties he faced in his life. Various activities like quiz, patriotic songs and storytelling were also organised.

GNDU Regional Campus, Ladhewali

Students and the staff of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Guru Nanak Dev University, Regional Campus at Ladhewali, celebrated Gandhi Jayanti while paying tributes to the Father of the Nation on Saturday. An extempore competition was held in the department in which the topics included truth, non-violence, Swachh Bharat, untouchability, Swadeshi movement, communal harmony, all concepts dear to Mahatma Gandhi. Kavita from MA Journalism and Mass Communication (Sem III) won the competition. A cake was also cut on the occasion. Dr Namarta Joshi, Head of the Department, spoke about the life and principles of Gandhi and exhorted the students to follow his path. She said that Gandhi’s influence extended all over the globe and India was known by his name.

Inter-House sports events

Sanskriti KMV School organised a two-day Inter- House sports competitions comprising basketball, volleyball, football, speedball and gallery. Event was declared open by Rachna Monga, Principal, with an encouraging address to 250 participants. Competition among the four houses was thrilling and each house team competed to be the best. The winning teams were – In volleyball (boys)- Amber House, speedball (boys) Pawan House, speedball (girls) Avni House, basketball (boys) Pawak House, football (boys) Pawak House, gallery (girls) Avni House. Winner teams and the captains were congratulated and awarded with the certificate by the Principal. She appreciated the efforts of the Sports Department.

Healthy food habits discussed

Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar’s Grievance Redressal Cell, NSS unit and department of botany and zoology conducted a panel discussion on the topic “Boosting Immunity-Healthy Food and Food Habits’’ under the nutrition month series. Principal Dr Gurpinder Singh Samra was the chief guest at the event. Dr Gagandeep Kaur, Programme Coordinator, welcomed the principal and panel discussion experts. Principal Dr Samra elaborated on the importance and purpose of celebrating nutrition month. He said that today’s children are not conscious about their diet. This adds to the importance of observing nutrition. He hoped that the students would get maximum benefit from this programme and encouraged the students to adopt good diet and exercise in order to maintain their health. TNS