Six-A-Side Soccer Tournament : St. Xavier's Chandigarh and Saupin's Chandigarh won U-16 and U-13 titles respectively

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Chandigarh, October 01 2018

In the final matches played in the grounds of St. Xavier`s Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh. In the Under-16 category match, Doon International, Mohali was beaten by St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School with score of 5-1.

Winning Players : Wuttichai goals on 3rd min, 34th min and 36th min whereas Gagan on 8th min, Hitesh 21st min.
Top Scorer : Wuttichai with 10 goals
Best player : Gurmukh Singh  from Doon International Mohali.
In the Under-13 category, Saupin School, Chandigarh beat St. Xavier`s Senior Secondary School,Chandigarh by 6-5.

Winning Players : Harnoor goals at 1st min, 8th min, Shiveen on 27th Min.
Top Scorers were Kushan Mani from St. Xavier`s Chandigarh : 6 goals,
Best Player : Utkarsh Bajaj from Saupins` Chandigarh.

‘SWACHCHTA HI SEWA’ campaign held at GGSCW-26

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Chandigarh, October 01 2018

NSS volunteers of Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh celebrated ‘Swachchta hi Sewa’ campaign by taking out a rally in and around the College campus stressing on keeping our environment clean.

Volunteers also presented Nukkad Natak highlighting the importance of cleanliness. College Principal Dr. Jatinder Kaur applauded the efforts of the volunteers and gave away prizes to the winners of poster making and slogan writing contest held on the occasion of NSS day.

13th Global Youth Peace festival kicked off : Over 250 young delegates from 30 countries converge in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, October 01 2018

The 13th Global Youth Peace Festival-GYPF-2018 kicked off here with a clarion call to the 250 odd young people assembled from 30 countries to forge youth partnerships for a better world so that we do not miss the target of achieving the sustainable development goals by 2030. The annual Global event this year is being organized by Yuvsatta an NGO in collaboration with IndianOil Co. Ltd., Indian School of Business (ISB), Mohali Campus, Chitkara University, Department of Environment, Forests & Wildlife, Science & Technology and Tourism of Chandigarh Administration, Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management, Sector 42 & Peoples Convention Centre.

Delivering the keynote address at the inaugural event, Bernie Meyer, known as the American Gandhi, who is also the brand ambassador of GYPF said the challenges of sustainable development have to be met with a creative response. “We can all learn a lesson from the life of Mahatma Gandhi who met the challenge of discrimination involving being thrown out a first class compartment in a train in South Africa with a creative response which we now know by the name Satyagraha,” he said.
Bernie, who has been coming to the GYPF for several years now talked about challenges like climate change and the proliferation of nuclear weapons that is endangering the planet earth and said youth must come together in a global partnership to ensure that we leave a better planet for future generations.
Advocate General of Punjab, Atul Nanda, who was the Chief Guest for the occasion, said young people today have a choice to work for a better future for everyone on planet earth. “Unlike earlier times when decisions were forced upon the young people, today they have a lot of exposure to the world through social media and other networking channels. It is the responsibility of the youth to harness this positively instead of failing prey to misinformation and fake news,” he said.
Tanya Shanti Spisbah, Head of Strategic International Engagement at the University of New South Wales (UNSW),Australia, said solving problems in a spirit of camaraderie without falling prey to conflict borne of the ego is very critical to harbouring a new approach that can bring peace in the world. Sharing some of her life lessons with young people, she said being open to working with others and not always aiming to want your way is the first step in relating to the world differently. She hoped that the young people will acquire peace building and conflict resolution skills that comes from a heart-to-heart dialogue that the young people have an opportunity to forge in forums like these.
R. N. Dubey, Chief Manager (Planning and Coordination), Indian Oil Corporation, Punjab State Office Chandigarh, said he was happy to be associated with the peace festival and hoped that the young people who have gathered here from different countries would go home with a message of peace and conservation.

On the occasion, prominent youth leaders from around the world were given the global youth leadership awards. These included Suresh Thakur from Nepal, Matin Ahmed and Fahm Shehriar from Bangladesh; Nageswary from Malaysia; Ali Fayez from Afghanistan; Aneet Aklesh Kumar from Fiji; Hiranya Hazarika from India; Wayan Sari Dika and Clarissa Amadhea frim Indonesia; Masago Roderick from Zimbabwe; Jamal Adam from Sudan; Joachim Kavishe from  Tanzania; Sahan Jayaneththi from Sri Lank, Edwin Kok from The Netherlands and Chen Tai Wei from Taiwan.

Other highlights of the inaugural ceremony included national anthem by students of Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh; a cultural program by artists of the North Zone Cultural Centre and writing messages on My Pledge Wall.
Pramod Sharma, founder of  Yuvsatta and organiser said that the festival will continue over the next two days with a day-long interactions among young people at the Indian School of Business (ISB), Mohali Campus; a One World-One Sky Kite Flying competition and various other events.

Touch Lives to Change the Future: Barry Rassin addressed students during Peace Rally

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Chandigarh, October 01 2018

The world president of Rotary International, Barry Rassin addressed over 2,500 school children at the Elante courtyard here today morning.

Rotary Club of Chandigarh had organized the Peace Rally to inculcate the concern of conflicts that threaten human life around the world. Speaking on the occasion Barry Rassin said that it is for every child to get into the habit of making a positive choice, develop good habits, help each other, and make a difference.

Quoting an African saying Barry Rassin said that if you touch a rock it impacts the past, if you touch a flower you beautify the present, and if you touch the life of another human being you change the future. He and his wife Esther read out the peace pledge with the children.
Past Rotary International President Rajendra K Saboo, Rotary District Governor Praveen Chander Goyal and various other Rotarians attended the meet which was conducted by DPS Principal Reema Dewan and Rtn Sartaj Lamba. Students of various schools having Interact Clubs, including Ajit Karam Singh International Public School, Bhavan Vidyalaya, DPS, Hamari Kaksha, participated.
He later visited the Rotary Blood Bank Society Resource Centre in Sector 37, a Rs.4 crore facility created by the Rotary Club of Chandigarh.

A unique enjoyment in terms of comfort : Pyjama Party held at Smiling Kiddies Playway School

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Zirakpur, October 01 2018

Smiling Kiddies Playway School organized "Pyjama Party" for the little stars. Pillow fight, Starry night, Story telling, Make-up, Health and Hygiene were the main attractions of the event.

 Tiny tots came up in their costumes and participated in all the activities with full enthusiasm. Kiddies joyfully played with soft toys and enjoyed a lot.

Aryans Annual Extravaganza "RAJNI" enthralled the Audience

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Chandigarh, September 30 2018

On the theme “Anti Drug Campaign”, Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh organized its 12th Cultural Function “RAJNI” at Tagore Theatre in sector- 18, of Chandigarh. Engineering, Law, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Education, Nursing, Management, Polytechnic etc students of Aryans Group presented colourful items in various cultural activities. The function started with the lamp lighting ceremony by Dr. H.K Bali, Director, Cardiologist, Fortis Hospital, Mohali; Founder, Prof Roshan Lal Kataria; Treasurer, Rajni Kataria; Chairman, Aryans Group, Dr. Anshu Kataria; Director General, Dr. Parveen Kataria; Prof. B.S Sidhu, Director; Dr. Raman Rani Gupta, Principal, Aryans Group etc.

On the occasion Renowned Bollywood Artist Pardeep Singh Sran “Cutiepie” Fame, Punjabi Singer Balraj, Kashmiri Mimicry Artist Anwar Kasana enthralled the audience in their style. Students of more than 20 different states studying at Aryans presented various Cultural items and Folk Dances and represented their States on the Stage. The function started with the Ganesh Vandana as the welcome dance by Yapik Ekke and team from Arunachal Pradesh.

Students showcased their talent though lively and exuberant performances of various items including Bollywood Dance by Anishka and Group. Yanga Nilling and group performed Arunachali Folk Dance; Atul Raj and Team performed Bhojpuri Dance. Himachali students diverted the audience towards their State with their Himachali Natti. The solo Singing & dance performances, folk orchestra and folk songs were equally engaging.
Play by Vandana & Group on “Say no to Drugs” enlightened the youth & audience against the evil effects of drugs. Ramp Walk & Modeling in different cultural attires by the students sashayed the ramp. The exhilarating and energetic performance of Bhangra by Prabhjot, Charanjeet & Group brought out lively and colourful life of rural Punjab and made the audience of to tap on their feet.

Dr. Anshu Kataria congratulated the students. He said that Aryans Group has students from all over India who are studying in various courses. The students presented their respective cultures through their dances in the function. He added that besides studies, extra co-curricular activities are equally important. They help in the overall development of the students.

Saupin’s student won Gold Medal in Kick Boxing Competition

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        Chandigarh, September 28 2018

Class 1 Student of Saupin’s school, Chandigarh Ojasvini won a gold medal in the 10th Sub-junior (Under-7 Category) Inter School Kick Boxing Competition organised by the Kick Boxing Federation of India, New Delhi.

Global Youth Peace Fest(GYPF) 2018 to focus on Global Youth Partnerships for Peace and Sustainable Development

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Chandigarh, September 28 2018

Key Features:-

* 250 young delegates from 30+ countries participating
* Yuvsatta will celebrate Nonviolence Week (Ahimsa Week)
* Folk Cultural Artists from North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala will showcase rich Indian music and dancefor international delegates
* International Participants will participate in the Pink Turban
* Campaign and Candle Light Vigil on eve of Gandhi Jayanti
* One World-One Sky Kite Flying Event’ will be held


With major objective of literally crowdsource the demands and aspirations of the youth to have a voice in shaping a new, peaceful and sustainable world, the 13th Edition of the Global Youth Peace Fest will kick start from September 30 and ends on October 2, 2018. Over 250 young people from more than 30 countries would be participating. This year, the overarching focus will be on revitalising global youth partnerships for sustainable development, the spirit governing SDG-17 (Sustainable Development Goal-17). This was  announced on the World Tourism Day at a press conference in Chandigarh.

(Left to Right) : Pramod Sharma, Coordinator, Yuvsatta; Bernard Bernie Meyer, American Gandhi, Brand Ambassador of GYPF; R.N. Dubey, Chief Manager, CC, Planning and Coordination, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Punjab State Office and Deepika Thakur, Executive Member, Yuvsatta.

This main supporters of GYPF 2018 are Indian Oil Co. Ltd., Indian School of Business (ISB), Mohali, Chitkara University, Department of Environment, Forests & Wildlife, Science & Technology and Tourism of Chandigarh Administration, Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management, Sector 42, Peoples Convention Centre and CRRID, Chandigarh.
Ever since it began in 2006, the GYPF has always maintained a focus on young people and the idea has been to establish a global network of youth who can work for transformational change. In recent years, the effort has been to synchronise with the sustainable development goals. “We realised that GYPF is actually striving to create youth partnerships for a better future and so this explicit focus on SDG-17 this year,” says Pramod.
Apart from the overarching theme, the GYPF 2018 will witness discussions and deliberations on four major themes – celebrating women’s rights, living in harmony with man and nature, peace building and youth activism and the role of the youth in achieving sustainable development goals.
“Youth partnerships for a better future and a better world are an idea whose time has come,” said the American Gandhi, Bernie Mayor-the Brand Ambassador GYPF, who has been participating in the GYPF for past nine years now.  “It is important for young people across the world to join forces and demand a better future for them and for generations to come,” he added.
One of the major partners of GYPF 2018, Debendra Dalai, Chief Conservator of Forests & Wildlife and Director, Department of Environment, Science & Technology, Chandigarh Administration said that it’s a blessing to host so many international delegates at Chandigarh. And it is pleasing to inform that India with a total geographical area of 2% of the entire world sustains 16-18% of human population and 16% of live stock population of the world. Inspite of this biotic pressure, 21% of geographical area of the country in under forest cover and green cover which reflects the pro-active action and effort by Government of India to conserve the nature and environment for posterity. Similarly, our green and beautiful city of Chandigarh boasts of having total forest & green cover of approx. 41%. And through this Global Youth Peace Fest, we’ll like to share this message of conservation of nature and environment to spread around the globe for sustainable development and peace.

American Gandhi Bernie Meyer cleans the surroundings to spread message of Swatcch Bharat in Chandigarh

The inauguration of the 13th GYPF on September 30 at Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management will witness young people from participating countries deliberating and discussing on their idea of a sustainable world and how they can form partnerships among themselves. Some of the participating countries include Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Fiji, India, Kenya, Indonesia, Nigeria, Nepal, Malaysia, Mauritius, The Netherland, Philippines, Syria, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe & USA etc.
Coinciding with the 13th GYPF, Yuvsatta will celebrate Nonviolence Week (Ahimsa Week) from September 27th to October 2, 2018- birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. As part of this,American Gandhi Bernie Meyer and Indonesian Gandhi Agus Indra Udayana, President and Founder of Ashram Gandhi Puri will visit local educational institutions in Chandigarh and interact with the students.  During the week, Carmel Convent School will be connected with another School at Yerevan in Armenia and St. Joseph Sr. Sec. School willconnect with students in Malaysia.
On the inaugural and concluding day of GYPF, folk Cultural Artists from North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala will showcase rich Indian music and dance for international delegates. An One World-One Sky Kite Flying Event’ will be held on October 1, 2018 at the Indian School of Business, Mohali where the international delegates will learn kite flying. for established international youth leaders will be given away on the inaugural day.
The International Participants will participate in the Pink Turban Campaign and Candle Light Vigil on eve of Gandhi Jayanti i.e. October 1, 2018 at Sector 17 Plaza. Female participants will wear pink turbans and males will wear pink stoles on the occasion. Turban- Pagri is a symbol of honour and respect in all the regions where it is a practice to wear one, especially in north India with worst kind of sex ratio and cases of female foeticide. And PINK colour represents compassion, nurturing and love. It relates to unconditional love and understanding, and the giving and receiving of nurturing. In color psychology, pink is a sign of hope. It is a positive color inspiring warm and comforting feelings, a sense that everything will be okay. So, the idea is to use Turban and Pink Colour to give a clear and strong message of ‘’RISING GIRLS & EMPOWERED WOMEN".

Its not Fog; but Fogging to kill Dangerous Mosquitoes

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Zirakpur, September 27 2018

Fogging was done by local authorities to kill dangerous mosquitoes if any in the area at Dhakauli in SAS Nagar.     School News photo by Sumit Malhotra

Read more about Mosquito fogger and its Best time to be performed :-

Mosquito fogger is a device that is used to repel or terminate insects, mostly mosquitoes. After discovering areas where mosquitoes are living, next thing to do is to choose the most effective time for fogging.
The best time to fog is when the activity of mosquitoes is the highest. Most mosquitoes are active in evenings and only a few species are active during the day. In general, mosquitoes don’t prefer sunlight and are looking for shady areas to hide during the day. The best time for fogging is in early mornings and evenings around dusk. Mostly fogging is done during evenings because during evening hours and around dusk the day temperature has lowered and most of the time the temperature closer to the ground is going to be higher than that in the air. This allows the fog from an insect fogger to settle on the ground easier and therefore the fog is going to stay in the area for longer time. At this time wind is usually died down, which is very important for a successful fogging session.
It is also important to fog in low wind or ideally in windless conditions. Low wind conditions are vital for a successful fogging season, because particles of the fog made by an thermal or cold fogger are very small and can be easily moved by a tiny wind gust. Low wind or windless conditions will allow the fog to stay on the area fogged for a longer period of time, which results in more terminated mosquitoes and will also repeal the mosquitoes from that area for longer time.

Mayor Honoured Student Voluteers of Project 'Nanhi Jaan' at PGGCG 42

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Chandigarh, September 27 2018

During a programme under "SWACHHTA HI SEWA HAI", City Mayor Davesh Moudgil at Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-42, Chandigarh honoured student volunteers of the project Nanni Jaan and Udai for their selfless work and commitment towards the noble cause of working with children suffering from Cancer and street children respectively.

Mayor Davesh Moudgil with Dr Gaurav Gaur, College Principal, staff members and the honoured students during the program at PGGCG 42 Chandigarh

On this occasion Prof. Binu Dogra Principal of college welcomed Chief Guest Davesh Moudgil, and Dr. Gaurav Gaur who was the Guest of Honour on the ocassion. Dr.Nemi Chand, Assistant Professor in Public Administration and organizer of event gave welcome address and explained the theme of the event.

Mayor Davesh Moudgil

While addressing the gathering Mayor in his address urged from the students that they should participate in in electoral process for cleaning the  politics. He urged that, we have to make our city beautiful Chandigarh should be at number one in India. All citizens should come forward for making our city clean and green. The students can play crucial role in making this city beautiful. He requested educational institution to co-operate with the Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh to achieve the status of cleanest city of the country.

Dr Gaurav Gaur

Dr Gaurav Gaur also addressed the audience and also screened a small video on beahaviour change. The Mayor, then  honoured 40 students who are engaged in community outreach programmes under project Nanhi Jaan in PGI,Project Uday to teach street children’s, Savita Machra, Kiran, NGO Open Eye foundation and

 Mr Atul and Komaljeet Kaur from Centre for Social Work, Panjab University for doing trainings on Menstrual Hygiene Management. 

Six-a-Side Soccer Tournament kick started at St. Xavier's Senior Secondary school Chandigarh

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Panchkula, September 27 2018

Results are as follows :-

Under 16 Matches

1.  St. Xavier`s Chandigarh 44  beat St. Joseph`s Chandigarh by 6-1,
Winners are :
Wuttichai 5th,15th and 35th min
Rigzen : 25th and 27th min Gaganpreet :11th Min.

2.  St. Xavier`s Chandigarh 44  beat St. Xavier`s Panchkula by 5-0
Winners:
Gaganpreet : 3rd and 15th Min; Wuttichai : 6th min and 12th  Min. Rigzen :14th Min.

3.  St. Joseph`s Chandigarh beat Baptist School, 45 Chandigarh by 2-1

4. Doon International School Mohali beat Shishu Niketan School 22 chandigarh by by 2-0

5.  Shishu Niketan 43 Chandigarh beat Saupin`s 32, Chandigarh by  by 2-1

6. Shishsu Niketan 22 beat Shishu Niketan 43 by 3-0

Under 13 Matches

"Just A Minute" competition held at St. Xavier's High School, Panchkula

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Panchkula, September 27 2018

An Inter-house J-A-M (Just A Minute) competition was organised at St. Xavier's High School, Panchkula. Students participated enthusiastically and spoke on different topics which were given on the spot. Jr. Vice Principal (Activity) Sabina Banerjee appreciated the efforts made by the participants and encouraged them to express their ideas more confidently.

Students take part in the competition held in the school premises in Panchkula.

BOSS inaugurated at Saupin's School Chandigarh.

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Chandigarh, September 27 2018

Commerce students of Saupin's School inaugurated “BOSS”- Bank of Saupin’s School. This bank is a prototype of a real bank which aimed at teaching students the internal workings of a bank and inculcate in them a habit of saving. Various other functions like types of accounts, e-banking, phone banking and others were also discussed.

Students during the event in the school premises in Chandigarh.

Students and staff can invest in the bank and get interest on investment. Availability of loan facility was also told. This is the first initiative of its kinds by school students in the city.

Creative Art Workshop held at The Knowledge Bus School Mohali

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Mohali, September 26 2018

The Knowledge Bus School organized a workshop of creative art using coloured paper to make flowers like lotus, wall hangings, dolls and rangoli designs. In this workshop participants learnt how to create a stunning center piece. The objective of the show was to stimulate the young brains of the school to be imaginative, innovative & creative. The students enjoyed the workshop while trying their hand on different piece of arts. This class also included an introduction into color theory; how to choose the right colour of flowers.

While speaking at the moment Principal G S Bhardwaj said that such show encourages children to express themselves through art, craft and sculpting. Such an artistic display of talent helps children to become more productive using their imaginative skills. Besides this due to such workshops students learn cooperation and team work which will helpful for them to become responsible citizens.  She further added that Our efforts would be to bring significant positive and creative changes among students.

Through these workshops, we aim to contribute towards an innovative, advanced and futuristic education system where creative thoughts could breathe freely.

Pink Colour Day celebrated by Smiling Kiddies

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Zirakpur, September 23 2018

In order to make understand students  aesthetic sense of pink colour, Smiling kiddies celebrated "Pink Colour Day" with great joy. The stage was decorated with pink colour balloons in a creative way.

Some objects of pink colour were also displayed so that kids can identify  pink colour objects in their day to day life. All the kiddies looked charismatic in the different shades of pink. They were asked to scribble pink colour in different pictures. Kids enjoyed a lot.

Volunteers facilitated under Swachh Bharat Internship Program at PGGCG 11

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Chandigarh, September 23 2018

More than 60 Volunteers from the college who participated in the Swachh Bharat Summer Internship 2018 were facilitated by UT Mayor Davesh Moudgil. The function was arranged in the college under “Swachhata Hi Sewa Hai' abhiyaan of Government of India. Dr. Navdeep Sharma, Programme Coordinator, NSS, PU Chandigarh and  Dr. Gaurav Gaur, Department of Social Work, PU Chandigarh also graced the occasion.

Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal welcomed the Chief Guest and other dignitaries. She highlighted various activities carried out by the college under the Swatchh Bharat Abhiyaan. Under this Abhiyaan, the students are being encouraged to adopt healthy practices related to hygiene management and are being sensitized for the segregation of waste into wet and dry.

Dr Manoj Kumar, Nodal Officer for Swachh Bharat Summer Internship highlighted the activities of the volunteers who participated as individual and as teams. Each student devoted 100 hours to the swachhta related activities in the nearby villages such as Behlana, Khuda Jassu, Dhanas, Khuda Lahora,
Chief Guest Davesh Moudgil thanked and congratulated the institution for spreading the swachhta awareness amongst the students and citizens.  He  motivated the students to make swachhta as a part of their culture.   Further, he urged the students to make consistent efforts to make the city clean and make Swachhta as a part of every debate, discussion and activity.
He highlighted the efforts made by Municipal Corporation Chandigarh under Swachhta Abhiyaan and his aim to make Chandigarh BIN FREE. He requested the citizens to incorporate the 3Rs Reduce, Reuse and Recycle along with the Refusal to use plastic and disposable products.

Animal Law training programme concluded at Panjab University

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Chandigarh, September 17 2018

A two days workshop on LAWS related to Animal Protection and Welfare concluded at Panjab University Chandigarh which was organized by NSS, Panjab University in collaboration with Humane Society International/India and NALSAR Hyderabad. More than 110 participants from Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, were made aware about the existing laws related to protection and welfare of the animals in India.
“I attended a lot of trainings related to human welfare. Women empowerment, children issues but this is the first kind of training, I had ever attended which is about animal welfare and it made me realize that they are equally important as human beings ” said Jagmandeep Singh from Ropar, Punjab. Another participant Birbal Singh from Sangrur said such trainings should happen in our Malwa region also, so that more and more youngsters can be imparted with correct an updated knowledge.
“Before this, I was not aware about the various sections of the Indian Penal code, which can be used to put the culprit of animal cruelty behind the bars” said Vaibhav Gupta from Chandigarh. An animal activist Meenakshi Mahapatra from Panchkula also shared her plans of making the tri-city a safe place for animals. In this programme the participants were trained on how to write a Complaint application to the Police against the person who has done animal cruelty. They were also told about the usage of technological advancements meant for the protection of animals. Tarun Sharma, Abhilasha Nadda, Manpreet Singh Mavi and Hannu Gandhi, from Centre for Social Work, Panjab University also shared their work undertaken by them for the sterilization of animals especially dogs. The trainers shared the most important provisions under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, The Transport of Animals Rules, Panjab University Chandigarh 1978, The Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001 etc.

Concluding the event, Gaurav Gaur, Assistant Professor and NSS Programme officer thanked the trainers and the agencies involved in this training programme and also Panjab University authorities for conducting such programme. Dr Navdeep Sharma, Programme Co-ordinator also motivated the participants and honoured the trainers and felicitated the participants with certificates.

Motor Cycle stunts and Band display marked the 70th Raising Day of Western Command

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Chandigarh, September 17 2018

The 70th Raising Day of Western Command witnessed a Motor Cycle and Band Display which was organized at Raina Stadium, Chandimandir Military Station. The Motor Cycle Display team enthralled the viewers with their heart stopping stunts which was performed by the team comprising of riders from the Western Command Pro Unit and Western Command Composite Signal Regiment (WCCSR).

The Military Band played inspirational notes of martial music and filled the atmosphere with pride in dedication to the spirit, bravery and sacrifice of Indian Army.

The event was extremely special, unforgettable and was well appreciated by the enthusiastic crowd which included the families and children of the soldiers of Western Command.

Workshop on Hygiene Management held at Post Graduate Govt College Chandigarh

●Menstrual Hygiene and safe hygiene practices were discussed
●More than 80 students took part
●Discussion held about problems faced by the adolescent girls and gave suggestions

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Chandigarh, September 15 2018

Department of Social Work, Panjab University, Chandigarh organised a two day capacity building workshop on the theme “Hygiene management among Adolescents” at Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh. The workshop was conducted by a team of experts from Punjab University, Chandigarh. More than 80 students participated in the workshop. The Inaugural session was chaired by Professor Nirupma Luthra, Vice Principal of the college and attended by several faculty members of the college.

In her inaugural address, Dr Navdeep Sharma, NSS Coordinator, Panjab University, described the importance of Hygiene amongst adolescents. She urged the girls to shed the myths relating to Menstrual Hygiene and practise safe hygiene practices.

Dr Manjushree from UIAMS, PU, Chandigarh explained the biological processes and changes in the adolescents which need to be understood in the right perspective for the healthy body of the adolescents.
Dr Gaurav Gaur, Assistant Professor in Social Work from PU, Chandigarh conducted a session explaining how it is important for both the male as well female members of the society to understand the problems of the adolescents.

Dr Amritpal Kaur and Dr Anupam Bahri from UILS, PU Chandigarh also acted as resource persons during the workshop. They discussed at length about the problems faced by the adolescent girls and gave suggestions related to proper sanitary practices to be followed by them. The experts screened several short movies and team building exercises leading to discussion on the topic. The students thanked Dr Manoj Kumar and Ms Karun Lekha for coordinating and arranging  workshop on such an important issue.

Animal Law Training Programme held at Panjab University

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Chandigarh, September 15 2018

NSS, Panjab University Chandigarh Chandigarh in collaboration with Humane Society International/India and NALSAR Hyderabad started an Animal Law Training Program at Golden Jubilee Hall, Panjab University Chandigarh. More than hundred students and volunteers from Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh are participating in two days training programme.

The programme was inagurated by Professor Sanjay Kaushik, Director, ICSSR, Panjab University Chandigarh. He shared his experiences, how effectively NSS can make people aware about such laws to save the living creatures. Dr Navdeep Sharma also motivated the participants to come forward and  support the cause of animals.
Swarnali, Campaign Manager, HSI/ India shared the work done by HSI/ India at the ground level and also welcomed all the participants to participants in such a big number.
The training was imparted by Aporva Katpatal and Sumanth Vindumadhav who have specially come from Hyderabad and Tamil Nadu respectively. They shared the most important provisions under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, The Transport of Animals Rules, Panjab University Chandigarh 1978, The Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001 etc.