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Baba Balak Nath
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Man commits suicide 107 recruits enrolled in Army
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Baba
Balak Nath mela begins Deotisidh (Hamirpur), March 14 The Deputy Commissioner, Mr Devesh Kumar, who is also the Temple Commissioner, was the chief guest. The new mahant of the temple, Baba Rajinder Gir, was also present. This was the first time since January 16, 1984, that any mahant participated in the mela. The Deputy Commissioner offered puja and took part in yajna before unfurling the religious flag of the temple. Though the administration has made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the mela, unprecedented rush virtually created a stampede like situation inside the temple when the Deputy Commissioner reached there. |
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Society apathetic to poor: Governor Dharamsala, March 14 Mr Aggarwal lauded the role of the Rotary organisations in helping those in need and appreciated the various projects launched by the Palampur Club. He also gave details of some of the projects launched by him as the Governor of Uttaranchal to help poor students and helpless families in the hill state. Earlier the president of the club, Mr Kaustab Goel, welcomed the Governor. The secretary of the club, Mr Sunil Nagpal, made a video presentation of the history of the club and the various projects undertaken by it, including setting up eye hospitals at Palampur, Pragpur and Una. The club is also running a home for orphans as well as elderly people at Saliana. The Governor, in the morning, laid the foundation stone of a Helpage home for destitute women at Sungal. The land for the home has been donated by a resident of Palampur. The home for destitute women will have accommodation for 40 women when completed. The Governor also presented mementoes to members of the club and others who had contributed for the welfare of society through the Rotary Club, Palampur. |
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Beggars flock
‘queen of hills’ Shimla, March 14 They are coming in hordes and could be seen occupying vantage points in and around temples, bus stoppages, main bazaars and other crowded places. They are big nuisance for the tourists, particularly foreigners. They put up jhuggis in various parts of the town and even occupy rain shelters and other public places. Perturbed over the indifferent attitude of the authorities, the Shimla Paryavaran Samiti, a non-government organisation, has decided to move court to demand action to rid the town of the beggar menace. Mr Som Kirti, president of the samiti, said the beggars were not only a nuisance for the public but also a source of environmental pollution. |
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Hamara School
THE need for a quality and value-based school in tune with the modern
framework of education culminated when Doon Valley Public School got
affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi, in 2003. In fact this is the only
school in Nalagarh that is affiliated to CBSE and catering to the
needs of rural students spanning to a radius of at least 20 km. Also,
it is the only school in this belt which is a member of the following
prestigious organisations actively involved in promoting academic
excellence a member of the British Council Library of UK; A member of
the Children’s Book Trust, New Delhi; A life-member of the
Parent-Teacher Association of India; and a member of the United
Schools Organisation of India, which is a body of Unesco. Doon Valley
Public School, Nalagarh, has a comprehensive modern infrastructure and
a professional team of committed teaching faculty to provide the best
atmosphere for the mental, physical, intellectual, moral and emotional
growth of students. In our school, we believe that every child is
endowed with great intellectual, physical and divine qualities, and a
good school of our standard would necessarily draw out the best of the
latent potentialities. The main objectives of our school revolve
around: Igniting the young minds and making them to realise their
innate capabilities, expansion of mental horizon of students through
exposure to the latest developments in the world of science and
technology, humanities and computer periphery; development of
aesthetic sensibilities through exposure to the finest in the world of
music, dance, arts and drama; development of scientific temper in
children by exposing them to extensive practical training; acquisition
of skills by students in mathematics and languages through functional
mode of approach; and nurturing of the mental and physical faculties
of students by providing them adequate exposure inside the classroom
and also on the playfield. To achieve our objectives the faculty
members — academic and non-academic — strive for long hours devising
suitable programmes for timely execution and implementation. A series
of well organised and coordinated activities emphasising on the
physical and mental development of an child are conducted every month
throughout the session. Activities like quiz, declamation contest,
debates, art and craft, flower decoration, greeting-card and
poster-making, rangoli, singing/dance, fancy-dress, calligraphy,
recitation, reading, creative writing, display board competition, etc,
help the students to hone up their inborn skills. “Play”, being the
first language of every child, due emphasis is given to sports and
games in our institution. In fact, we have two well-qualified physical
education instructors — one for the juniors and one for the seniors to
guide the children properly on the sports field. The provision of a
separate playfield for juniors helps them to organise their game in a
disciplined way. The vast playground gives the seniors a great scope
to explore their talent in various games. Emphasis is laid on
spiritual and mental uplift of every child by organising yoga and
karate classes every week. Music is taught to children right from
Class I by a well-qualified exponent of music. The subject of music
and dance is included in our regular curriculum and a special room
with various musical instruments where students can focus well on
music will come up in due course of time. Frequent competitions in
music and dance are held to motivate students. Emphasis is laid on
value education. Virtues like patience, charity, perseverance,
reverence, non-violence and integrity are embibed in the young minds
of students. Camps, picnics and educational tours are organised every
year. There are two terminal examinations interspersed with periodic
tests in every session. Our school follows the comprehensive system of
evaluation devised by CBSE, New Delhi. Every task, assignment and
project is evaluated at frequent intervals. Medical examination and
physical check-up are also done. Doon Valley Public School has
envisioned a step-by-step programme of elevation. We are working in
unison with the teaching fraternity for many long hours constantly.
Our first step in this direction is to set high standards in the CBSE
examinations and also make our presence felt at the national-level
tournaments. Plan to extend, upgrade school
The experience of the saying ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’
prompted us to embark on a project of establishing a child-centred
institution at Nalagarh on the lines of the public school system of
education following the curriculum of the Central Board of Secondary
Education (CBSE), New Delhi, as there was a need of such a school in
this region. With the aim of providing quality education to all
sections of rural students of this area, Doon Valley Public School was
conceptualised and established in 2001. Within two years, the school
has established itself as a premier English-medium school of the
region. A deep sense of fulfilment overwhelms me when I stand today
and reflect on the school’s achievements. I am pleased to announce
that this is the fourth school in Himachal Pradesh affiliated to
British Council Library, UK. We have plans to acquire three acres and
extend the day school to a residential one. The institution will be
upgraded to the senior secondary level. Steps are also being initiated
to bring global education to the doors of the people of the area. In
times to come, we are sure that our vision of remaining the best in
the field of education will materialise and strengthen our ambition to
always excel. The management envisages that Doon Valley Public School,
Nalagarh, will one day emerge as the school of the millennium.
Rajeev Sharma, |
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Man commits suicide Dharamsala, March 14 According to a complaint lodged by Ms Satya Devi, ward panch of the Tihari panchayat of Dehra subdivision, Kuldip Kumar was married to Kiran Bala of Kohlari village in December 2002. Yesterday he came to bring his wife home but she refused to accompany him. Her parents also supported her and refused to send her with Kuldip Kumar. Feeling humiliated, he consumed some poisonous substance and committed suicide. The police has registered a case under Sections 306 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. |
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107 recruits enrolled in Army Kumarhatti, March 14 The Commandant called upon the recruits to focus on the objectives for which they had been trained. Janak Prasad Kanwar was declared best recruit of the batch. The Commandant awarded him silver khukri for his achievement. In drill, Rana Bahadur was declared best while in firing Kasang Tamang bagged the honour.
— OC |
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