TALK: Growing problem of “hyper-stressed urban life” was discussed during a talk on stress management by the Director of the Institute of Stress Management, Mr V.K. Kapoor. The function, held at Government College in Sector 46, was presided over by Principal Geeta Mohan. Addressing the gathering, Mr Kapoor discussed in detail the causes of stress occurrence, its consequences and how to manage stress situations. The head of the Commerce Department, Dr R.K. Dixit, in his concluding remarks, emphasised the need for spiritual awakening. The talk was organised by the Commerce Society. It was convened by commerce lecturer Surinder Kaur.
CONTEST: They used dramatics to talk about science at “science drama competition” organised by the Punjab State Institute of Science Education at Shivalik Public School in Sector 41. The competition concluded on Wednesday. The Director of the institute Ms Surinder Dhingra, said that the intention behind their maiden effort was to encourage students and teachers to explore and experiment with dramatics to convey “the scientific message”. According to a press note, the first prize was won by Shivalik Public School in Sector 41, second by Government High School, Ramgarh, and third prize by Pathankot Public School. Pritpal Kaur from Government Senior Secondary School, Faridkot, was adjudged best actor. The team which stood first will represent Punjab for “zonal science drama competition” to be held in New Delhi for two days from January 28.
RALLY: An AIDS awareness rally was organised by Government Model High School in Sector 20 on Wednesday. Dr Ajit Singh Saroha of the AIDS Control Society, accompanied by Dr Avinash Jolly, flagged off the rally. According to a press note, students of Class IX and X, along with their teachers, went around streets and market of Sector 20. They conveyed the message through placards , banners and slogans.
ELECTED: Mr Sanjeev Gupta has been elected president of the Moti Ram Old Students’ Association. Mr Sandeep Chopra and Mr Rajat Jain have been elected vice-president and secretary, respectively. Mr Ashish Bindra is the joint secretary, Mr Deepak Gupta is the treasurer. The executive members are: Mr Narinder Sethi, Mr Vinod Kumar, Mr Sandeep Saluja, Mr Navneet Singh, Mr Rupesh Kumar, Mr Vikram Khanna and Mr Suneel Aggarwal.
OFFICE-BEARERS: The following have been elected office-bearers of the CIL Recreation Club, Chandigarh: Chief patron — Mr R.S. Kainth; president — Mr Rajendra Singh; general secretary — Mr Paramjit Singh; and treasurer — Mr Girija Shankar
Mohanty.
Elected: The following have been elected office-bearers of the Footpath Cycle Workers Union: president — Mr Megh Raj Verma; general secretary- Mr John Masih; senior vice-president — Mr Balwant Singh Saini; vice-president — Mr Balbir Singh; and treasurer — Mr Ram Krishan.
