Emulate Malala, Kyi: Guv to students
Dehradun, November 25
Ecole Globale International Girls School celebrated the first founder's Day of the school here today.

Dehradun, November 25
As part of Spic Macay’s heritage walk programme, Carman School and Kasiga School and Spic Macay’s teams were taken on a walk to Jhanda Sahib Gurdwara here today.

The students visited the corridors and domes of the Jhanda Sahib, the monument which was constructed by Guru Ram Rai, the elder son of seventh Sikh Guru, who came here in 1675. Spic Macay these days is conducting heritage walk programmes in various schools of Dehradun with the motto to create awareness among the students about the key historic places in the city.

History is revisited through the heritage walk and the students are enlightened about the rich cultural and architectural treasures the city possess, taking a break from books and studies.

The brief introduction of the historic events related to the Jhanda Sahib ignited interests among the students to go around and see places where the founder of this city lived a spiritual life. The eye catching paintings using the natural colours, the architectural tombs, the huge iron vessels used for cooking and the pully system which helps in carrying out the greatest task of cooking for a very large crowd, amazed the students.

The Jhanda mela that is celebrated on the fifth day of Holi where people from all over the city and in and around the state throng to witness speaks the sacred memory of the revered guru.

The structure, resembling the constructions of the Mughals, the mural paintings depicting the scenes from Mahabharat, Ramayan, Krishna leela and Laila Majnu and even the British were the main attractions that made the students realise the importance of architectural and artistic possession Dehradun has.

The walk around the heritage buildings made it clear to the students that even after centuries of growth, the old buildings and monuments occupy the predominant position in the history of any city. Though the new growth tends to overshadow the older areas of the city, the glorious past can never be forgotten.

Akila Ramasami from Spic Macay said this heritage walk was an eye opener to all young citizens of Doon to preserve and protect the pride of the place where they lived. No doubt, the few hours spent inside the Jhanda Sahib Gurdwara will have a long lasting impression in the budding young minds.

Dehradun, November 25
Ecole Globale International Girls School celebrated the first founder's Day of the school here today.

The Governor of Uttarakhand, Dr Aziz Qureshi, was the chief guest and popular film and television artiste Himani Shivpuri was the guest of honour. The Governor by lighting the ceremonial lamp marked the opening of the function.

President of Asian Educational Society Amarjeet Juneja, in his address, welcomed the Governor and the guest of honour and the dignitaries present. In his speech, he spoke about the vision which he was trying to accomplish by all his efforts in establishing the The Asian School and the Ecole Globale International Girls School.

The Principal, Brinda Ghosh, presented the annual report where she spoke about all achievements of the students in academics, sports and others fields.

Himani Shivpuri extended her good wishes to the Ecole management, the staff and the students. She thanked Alok Ulfat, Director of play "The Caucasian Chalk Circle".

The Governor of Uttarakhand spoke about women's empowerment through education.

The Governor exhorted the girls to emulate the prominent women in the

world. He cited the example of young people like Malala, who had the courage of conviction to stand for what they felt was right, and were even ready to risk their lives. He spoke about Aung San Su Kyi of Mynmar and told the girls that these were the women who had been examples worth emulating.

Vasundhra Yadav, the head girl of the school, gave a vote of thanks to the Governor and the guest of honour. Bertolt Brecht's "The Caucasian Chalk Circle", a play by Alok Ulfat, was staged in the school amphitheatre. Uttarakhand Sports Minister Dinesh Aggarwal, legislators Ganesh Joshi, Navparbhat and Kunwar Parnav Singh Champion were also present at the founder's day function.

Dehradun, November 25
Making a Difference by being the different (MAD), an association of environmentally and socially conscious youngsters primarily teenagers, today organised a clean-up at the dump next to Krishna Palace cinema hall on Chakrata Road, Dehradun.

Approximately 250 kg of garbage was picked by the volunteers. The dump has been an illegal waste disposal site for many years now.

Abhijay Negi from MAD disclosed that despite being a very young association, just 16 month-old, it has conducted 90 clean-up drives, six plantations and many other welfare activities.

MAD has also won Green Crusaders award.

Dehradun, November 25
Members of the Shia Muslim community observed Moharram, the 10th day of the Islamic calendar month of Moharram, to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, here today.

The community members took out a Tazia procession that starting from Shia Imambara on the EC road and after passing through various parts of city, it culminated on Gandhi Road, Imambara. Students from Kargil also participated in the procession singing 'Marsias', mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his family and supporters in the battle of Karbala 1,400 years ago. Girls carrying 'almas' led the procession, followed by the mourners and a Taziya, a symbol of the Karbala battle.

The frenzy among the mourners reached a high pitch near the Panchayati Mandir, when blood could be seen oozing out of their bodies due to the relentless hitting with chains. Shia students from Kargil were the main participants in the ritual. Elaborate security arrangements were made by the police for the procession.

Dehradun, November 25
In the 10th Uttarakhand Police Inter District Athletics Meet 2012, a large number of events took place today.

As of results, in the 1000 mt walk race (Women), Vidhya Mehta from Pauri won the gold, Shahnaz from the 31st company of the PAC won silver and Rekha Shahi, 31st company of PAC, won bronze.

In 400 meters hurdles (Men), Bhupesh Bora from the Indian Reserve Battalion got the gold. Pawan from the 46th company, PAC, and Hoshiyar Singh, 31st company of the PAC, won silver and bronze, respectively.

In the 800 metres race (Men), Harish Koranga from the 31st company of the PAC won gold. Ashish Bisht from the Indian Reserve Battalion and Manoj Rana from the 40th company of the PAC won silver and bronze, respectively.

In the javelin throw, Yashjeet Singh from Tehri won the gold. Pradeep Mehta from the Indian Reserve Battalion and Giridhar Singh from Pithoragarh won the silver and bronze, respectively.

In high jump, Devendra Sharma, 31st company of PAC, won gold, Ankit Bohra, 31st company of PAC, won silver and Kamal Singh Ran, 46th company, PAC, won bronze.

In the 400 mt race (women), Bhawana Joshi, Dehradun, won gold, Sapna Pant, 40th company of PAC, won silver and Rashmi Sahu from Haridwar won the bronze.

In the 100 mt sprint (women), Shashi Kiran from Pithoragarh won gold, Nutan Tiwari from Haridwar won silver and Sangeeta Mehra won bronze.

Dehradun, November 25
A one-day camp of paralympic volleyball was held at Parade Ground, Dehradun, today.

Volleyball coach Bharatveer informed the participants about the sitting volleyball event that was part of paralympic. A friendly match between two teams made from among the participants was also played on the occasion.

The Paralymic Association of Uttarakhand’s secretary Prem Kumar assisted in staging of camp. A total of 22 players took part in the camp.