The Holy Wonder Smart School celebrated Krishna Janamashtami

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Mohali, August 12 2017

The Holy Wonder Smart School celebrated Krishnashtami with gaiety. Students dressed up in the costume of Lord Sri Krishna, Kansa and Gopikas performed the roles of characters related to Gokulashtami. They won the heart of the audience by enacting various roles of Sri Krishna from childhood as Nathkhat Bansi, Makhan Chor and speaking chaste Hindi dialogues.

Students performs during Janamashtami celebrations at The Holy Wonder Smart School in Mohali on Saturday.

Dressed in the attire of Krishna and gopikas, they spread the message of ancient Puranas and information of traditions and culture was imparted to the students. The event also brought awareness among the children about traditional customs while enjoying the pranks of Lord Krishna. Fun and frolic marked the presentation. Students captivated the audience with their scintillating performances. The matki-fod competition, best Krishna dress competition and several other programs depicting the characteristics of Bal Gopal (Young Krishna) were main attraction at the occasion.

Students performs during Janamashtami celebrations at The Holy Wonder Smart School in Mohali on Saturday.

The brief introduction on the early life and birth of Krishna was also imparted by Director of the School Ashween Arora and  enlightened the minds of the young children .According to her the deeper message of Janmashtami is that we should make efforts towards imbibing the aspects of Shri Krishna to wade easily through life.

Janamashtami Celebrations at Ashmah International School Mohali

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Mohali, August 12 2017

Celebrating Krishna Janamashtami, tiny tots of Ashmah International School, Sector 70 Mohali of K.G presented a beautiful dance form ‘Govinda Ala Re’. ‘Bhajan Recital’ performed by the younger students left the hearts of the audience spell bound. Another soul-touching dance formation was presented by the girls ‘Woh Kisna Hai’. A speech was also delivered to explain the importance of ‘Krishna Ashtmi’ by the students. Showing the strong bond of friendship between ‘Krishna and Sudama’ a heartwarming skit was also performed, which followed by traditional folk dance ‘Madhuban Mai Koi Kanhiyaan’. Students were told about Krishna's life and his thoughts, which form a part of the holy book 'Bhagwad Gita'. As a tradition, special ‘Matkee’ was also prepared which by broken by students dressed up as Kanha to get butter.

Students during Janamashtami celebrations at Ashmah International School in Mohali on Saturday.

Teej celebrated at GGSCW-26 Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, August 12 2017

Dressed up in Indian traditional wear of bright hues in the lush green campus of Guru Gobind Singh College for Women in sector -26 of Chandigarh, students celebrated the festival of Teej. Dancing on the tunes of Punjabi numbers, students also took part in Miss Teej, Mehandi and Parandi tying competitions. Food stalls offering delicious kheer poora, chaat  and tikki was also set up for the students.

Students celebrating festival of Teej at Guru Gobind Singh College for Women in sector 26 of Chandigarh on Saturday.

The officiating Principal Ms. Harpreet Kaur was warmly welcomed by the students. She appreciated the talent of the students as well as highlighted the significance of such events in all-round development of the youth.

HPCL celebrates its Foundation Day

Children Present Two Theatre Productions

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Chandigarh, August 11 2017

Celebrating CSR month, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is specifically chosen as it is Corporation’s Foundation Day. During the entire month, Corporation organizes various CSR activities around the country. In this region, apart from all the other initiatives, we have chosen to organize a theatre workshop for children in need of care and support living at “Snehalya” in association with Department of Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, Chandigarh Administration.

Children enacting play "Tamso Ma Jyotirgamya" during HPCL foundation day celebrations at Punjab Kala Bhawan in sector 16 of Chandigarh on Friday.

Trained from ‘Mask Theatre’ group, the children presented theatre production titled “Tamso Ma Jyotirgamya” of two plays. These were Hindi adaptation of two plays titled “The Imp and the Crust” and “The Bishop’s Candles”. This workshop was chosen as theatre is known to help children channelize their energy, balance their emotions, improve self-expression, enhance self-confidence and build subtle communication and life-skills.

Ajit Balaji Joshi, IAS, DC, Chandigarh, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Chief General Manager, HPCL, Shri Subodh Batra, was also present on the occasion. DC lauded the efforts of HPCL and said that it is heartening to see these children perform on stage.

Workshop on benefits of healthy eating held at City Global School

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Zirakpur, August 11 2017

City Global School Zirakpur conducted a workshop for students on merits and benefits of healthy eating. Students from class 3 to 7 also participated in salad making competition. Students also vowed to avoid junk food and eat healthy food.

Students during workshop at City Global School Zirakpur.

Janamashtami Celebrations at City Global School Zirakpur

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Zirakpur, August 11, 2017

Dressed in fancy clothes, students of kindergarten wing of City Global School in Zirakpur celebrated Janamashtami in fervour and joy. They sang rhymes, recited poems in full celebration mood.

Janamashtami celebrations at City Global School in Zirakpur

Maharishi Dayanand Public School organized Essay Writing and Quiz on Akshay Urja Divas

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Chandigarh, August 11 2017

An essay writing and quiz competition was organized at Maharishi Dayanand Public School organized to mark Akshay Urja Divas in collaboration with Chandigarh Renewal Energy, Science and Technology Promotion Society (CREST). Particiation by students in competition were in good number. During the event students expressed about present renewable means of energy which is to be given more importance in the country. New renewable sources of energy are obtained through technology, which have been developed recently. Students said that there are adequate possibilities of renewable energy which are infinite. Solar appliances in homes, solar lights, solar vehicles, water heating heaters etc. should be used. This does not adversely affect the environment. At present, renewable energy will help the country's growing population to achieve economic prosperity.

Students participating in essay writing and quiz competition at Maharishi Dayanand Public School in Chandigarh on Friday.

Kumkum, Khushi and Chetan bagged first, second and third position respectively in Essay Writing Competition whereas the quiz competition was divided into junior and senior categories.  Winning the tough competition, Neeraj and Hansraj stood first by getting 60 marks, Harshpreet and Raj Kumar got 40 marks and received second place. Vishali and Mayank achieved 35 marks that stood third. Principal Dr. Vinod Kumar gave away prizes to the winners. 

Declamation Contest on "Role of Women in the Indian Freedom Struggle"

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Chandigarh, August 11 2017

To highlight the participation of women in the Indian Freedom Struggle,   Historical Society of the Guru Gobind Singh College for Women in sector 26 organized a declamation contest on “The Role of Women in the Indian Freedom Struggle” to mark 71^st celebration of Independence Day and 75^th anniversary of Quit India Movement (1942). Around 60 students from all disciplines participated in the event and 25 of them shared their views with focus on active participation and sacrifice of women in the Revolt of 1857, Swadeshi Movement (1905), Non-Cooperation Movement (1920), Civil Disobedience Movement (1929) and Quit India Movement (1942). Students also focused on the revolutionary activities of women during the freedom struggle. Many women freedom fighter like Rani Luxmi Bai of Jhansi, Begum Hazrat Mahal, Kasturba Gandhi, Sarojini Naidu, Annie Besant, Madam Bikaji Cama, Sarla Devi Chaudharani, Kamla Nehru, Vijay Luxmi Pandit, Aruna Asif Ali, Lakshmi Sehgal, Kadambni Ganguly, Bina Das, Urmila Devi, Kalpana Dutt, Usha Mehta and Maharani Amrit Kaur etc. were remembered.  

Students during declamation contest at Guru Gobind Singh College for Women in sector 26 of Chandigarh on Friday.

While concluding the event, prizes were distributed. Alisha, Manvi and Sahin, and Azra were awarded 1^st,   2^nd and 3^rd prize respectively, besides consolation prizes were given to Sushil and Preeti.

MR Vaccination campaign organized at AKSIPS-45

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Chandigarh, August 11 2017

MR vaccination campaign was organized at AKSIPS Smart School in sector 45 of Chandigarh on Friday. The vaccination was made available by the department of Health and Welfare. The Government doctors and in house doctors ensured the First –Aid and emergency preparedness. Parents were guided and informed about the campaign well in advance. They were allowed to accompany their wards in the school premises.

Students during MR vaccination campaign organized at AKSIPS 45 Smart School on Friday

Universal group organised 'Selfie’ with tree campaign

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Mohali, August 10 2017

With an idea to attract more people to plant saplings Universal Group of Institutions, Lalru organised 'Selfie’ with tree campaign. Encouraging the students for the social cause, Chairman, UGI, Dr. Gurpreet Singh informed that all the necessary instructions are already given to students. Each student pledge to plant minimum one tree, this way the Institute aims to plant minimum one thousand saplings to increase green cover.

Students of universal group plant saplings during 'Selfie with Tree Campaign' in the campus premises on Thursday.

According to him this idea will surly help to increase awareness about the plantation drive and will get more students and even residents to involve. Planting trees will foster love towards nature, with the help of social media. Students were also informed that trees are literally the source of life on this earth. They help preserve environment by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide and are also responsible for keeping the air fresh and clean.

Krishna Janamashtami celebrated at AKSIPS 45

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Chandigarh, August 09 2017

Wearing crowns and flutes, carrying earthen pots, reciting traditional rhymes, the tiny tots of AKSIPS 45 celebrated Krishna Janamashtami through a special assembly in the school premises in Chandigarh on Wednesday. A group song was also presented by budding singers which was admired by Director Principal Dr Jasmine kalra. She encouraged he little ones by applauding their performance.

Krishna Janamashtami celebrations at AKSIPS 45 Chandigarh

Orientation Week for Freshers at Dev Samaj College of Education

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Chandigarh, August 09 2017

An orientation week for freshers was conducted at Dev Samaj College of Education in sector-36 of Chandigarh. The new session 2017-19 started with great zeal in the gracious presence of Nirmal Singh Dhillon, honorable secretary Dev Samaj and Principal Dr. Agnese Dhillon. It was the time when our would be teachers witnessed their first moment at Dev Samaj College of Education as the revered Shri Nirmal Singh Dhillon, blessed them to start a new chapter in their lives. Orientation was started with the prayer and was briefly followed by introduction about college, faculty members and campus visiting. The Principal exhorted the students to become role models and encouraged them to inculcate in them the value of proficiency, fluency and clarity. She also requested the students to be sincere during their term.

Orientation week for freshers at Dev Samaj College of Education in Chandigarh on Wednesday.

The NSS Department sensitized the minds of students towards NSS activities and for the ongoing 15 days "Swachtta Pakhwarka" celebrations. NSS volunteers took the Swachtta Oath which was followed by an activity that was feeling of expression towards Swachtta and dialogue exchange. The college conveyed its best wishes to all the new students for their future endeavors.

Eye and Dental Check-up camp held at New Angels Public School Zirakpur

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Zirakpur, August 09 2017

An eye and dental check up camp was organised by Lions & Lioness Club, Panchkula Premier at New Angel Public School in Zirakpur on Wednesday. The Eye Check-up camp was conducted by Grewal Eye institute whereas the Dental Check up camp was conducted by Dr. Deepa Egan.

Students being examined duirng an Eye and Dental check up camp at New Angel Public School in Zirakpur on Wednesday.

Saplings were planted under tree plantation drive at New Angel Public School in Zirakpur on Wednesday.

During the event thirty saplings were also planted in the premises of the school under the tree plantation drive by the members of Lions & Lioness Club. A Life skill master class was also conducted by Gaurav  Kalra to enhance the communication Skills of the students. Mr. Gaurav Kalra, Dr. Deepa Egan and Dr. Monica Garg were felicitated by the Principal Mrs. Sharanjit Kaur.

St. Xavier’s School Panchkula won prize in International Festival of Biotechnology

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Panchkula, August 08 2017

Leaving another mark of success, a student Sanjeevna of class 10^th of  St. Xavier's High School, Panchkula won a consolation prize in the creative writing event during International Festival of Biotechnology "QUEST-2017" organised by City Montessori School, Rajendra Nagar Campus-I, Lucknow.

Students of St Xaviers School Panchkula with other participating schools' students during 5th International Festival of Biotechnology held in Lucknow.

A team of five student participants who were accompanied by Pallavi Pandit took part in different events under the junior category namely - JAM, Jingles, Creative Writing, Doodling and Movie Making. Around 60 schools from all over India and overseas participated in the event. The school's Principal, Mr. George S. Shear appreciated the team for their efforts and congratulated Sanjeevna. He mentioned that it's a proud moment for all Xavarians.

New Angel Public School Zirakpur Awarded

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Zirakpur, August 08 2017

In consistently commitment to its work for the cause of Green Initiatives, New Public School, Zirakpur was awarded for the efforts in the Global Education Summit 2017 powered by header’s speak magazine. Principal Sharanjit kaur received the award in New Delhi. She said that she will continue to render her passionate services in making the environment safe for the future generations.

Principal Sharanjit Kaur with the award at New Angel Public School in Zirakpur.

The Lunar Eclipse which occurred behind the cloudy sky

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Chandigarh, August 08 2017

Although it was partially cloudy when the lunar eclipse occurred, yet we managed to captured few beautiful moments of eclipsed moon. A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon align in an almost straight line. It was started at around 9.20 pm on night of August 7 and continued till 2.20 am midnight.

You can see few glimpses of eclipse which was captured.

Photos by Sumit Malhotra

Oakridge International School celebrated Raksha Bandhan by sending Rakhis to the soldiers

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Mohali, August 06 2017

To celebrate Raksha Bandhan, festival of love and bonding Oakridge International School took the joy and excitement of the festival beyond the living room to the border by sending rakhis to the soldiers at border. The students tried their best to make beautiful and colourful rakhis. Some of the rakhis were simply stunning to honour the real heroes, who keep our freedom secure by protecting our borders and to show love, respect and gratitude to them.

RJ Meenakshi interacts with students of Oakridge International School Mohali

Director of the School Abhishek Sharma said that it is a simple initiative to send good wishes with Rakhi to the brothers who fight valiantly for us and protect us all the time from all kinds of attacks from enemies. He further informed that the soldiers should know that they have millions of family members, especially sisters who are proud of them.

School Principal Ramanjit Ghuman, said that Rakhi is sign of love and affection and bond between brother and sister. Such holy festivals strengthen the bond between them. She further added that Oakridge schools always strive that children should be kept in touch with our culture and tradition. Apart from that teachers also told the students about the history and importance of Rakhsa Bandhan. She lauded the efforts of the students for making such spectacular rakhis.

Raksha Bandhan celebrated in Nutritious way at The Holy Wonder SmartSchool

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Mohali, August 06 2017

The Holy Wonder Smart School celebrated festival of bonding ‘Raksha Bandhan’ with great enthusiasm and gaiety. The Campus was abuzz with various activities & competitions. During the celebration, students participated in salad making, sandwich making & moctail making competitions. They used nutritious ingredients and learnt fireless cooking and were encouraged to prepare something nutritious for their siblings on this auspicious occasion. Kids also made beautiful Rakhis from flowers, butterflies, beads, threads & stones. Later, they also decorated thalis for Puja. This inculcates the creative art in the kids. They sang and danced to the tunes of songs related to Raksha Bandhan showcasing their love for each other. A skit was presented by the students which included mythological stories and the famous story related to the origin of the festival.

Students make Rakhis to celebrate Raksha Bandhan at The Holy Wonder Smart School in Mohali.

Speaking on the occasion, Director of the School Ashween Arora said that such festivals inculcate moral values among the students. Principal of the School Premjit Grover explained the significance of Rakhi to the students and how it strengthens the affectionate relationship, love among brothers & sisters. It is always endeavor of school to celebrate the Indian festivals in traditional spirit & giving a message to the society at large. She later congratulated the winners and encouraged them to participate further in such more activities to build up their confidence and for over all personality development.

Students thanked brothers for wearing helmets at Traffic Signals on Raksha Bandhan

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Mohali, August 06 2017

In a unique way to express love and bonding, students of  Ashmah International School celebrated Raksha Bandhan by spreading a thank message to the brothers at a traffic signal nearby to school premises. They thanked brothers for wearing helmets and not using mobile phones while driving and giving such a beautiful gift to sisters for following traffic rules. Students also tie rakhis on the trees to take a pledge to save trees and environment.
Later, to inculcate the spirit of patriotism among students and to show their love and empathy towards the soldiers standing on borders for protecting us, students also went to my FM 94.3 radio station to pay the gratitude to the soldiers.  Traffic   officials were also given their due importance for controlling the traffic and saving the life of people.

Students tie Rakhis on trees to celebrate Raksha Bandhan at Ashmah International School in Mohali.

During the celebrations inside the campus, children were familiarized with the customs and rituals of the festival. Students represented various regions and communities of India adorning traditional costumes. The students dressed in traditional attire. Students were told about the importance of sacred bond of brother and sister. They also participated in Rakhi making competition by experimenting with various materials to make rakhi.

Principal of the School Babita Dogra appreciated  the efforts of students and teachers said that all the  festivals are integral part of our culture

Free Travel Facility to Women on eve of Raksha Bandhan

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Chandigarh, August 06 2017

As per order issued by the General Manager, Chandigarh Transport Undertaking, the Chandigarh Administration has decided to provide free travel facility to women on the eve of 'Raksha Bandhan' on Monday. The free travel facility will be available in all CTU AC and Non-AC buses. However this facility will not be available in CTU long route buses.