School observes Earth Day

Jalandhar: Students of Eklavya School observed the Earth Day with enthusiasm. The day is observed each year on April 22 with an aim to increase awareness and appreciate the the nature and environment of our planet. Educator Gurpreet Kaur told the primary school students about the day and made them aware of its purpose to create awareness among masses about climate change and global warming. Various activities were held through virtual classes. Teachers told the students about the importance of natural resources. Students of various classes made posters and charts on the theme ‘Save Earth Save life’. They also wrote slogans such as ‘Save Earth to save your future generations’, ‘Go green and keep the Earth clean’ etc. Essay writing competition and poster making competitions were also organised amongst students of senior secondary level. The students were also awarfef for their creativity and ideas.

Volunteers pledge to fight Covid

Under the guidance of Principal Dr Ajay Sareen, volunteers of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya here pledged to participate wholeheartedly against the Covid pandemic. Volunteers of NSS, NCC, Student Council, teaching and non-teaching staff took the pledge to render services for the fight against Covid. Speaking on the occasion, the Principal said the HMV had always committed itself to safeguard humanity against Covid. She further added that the institute had observed ‘Tika Utsav’ by arranging vaccination camps at the campus. Students of the PG department of Music Vocal under the guidance of Dr Prem Sagar had prepared a video to give strength to the drive which was launched by the Principal. Innovation and Research Dean Dr Anjana Bhatia said we must act responsibly and inspire others to follow the government-issued guidelines.

LPU student shoots silver

Lovely Professional University (LPU) student Gurpreet Singh won two silver medals at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup held in New Delhi. He won the medals in 25m rapid fire pistol (mixed team) and 25m rapid fire pistol (men team). He also has many international and national records to his credit. The ISSF World Cup has been introduced by the International Shooting Sport Federation to provide a homogeneous system for qualification to Olympic shooting competitions. Employed with the Indian Army, Gurpreet is pursuing MBA from LPU through distance education mode. Congratulating him, LPU Chancellor Ashok Mittal also invoked him to prove his shooting skills at the Olympics. Arjuna Awardee and Olympian Gurpreet has to his credit international medal in 25m standard pistol individual competition (men) at 52nd ISSF World Shooting Championship held in Changwon, South Korea; a silver medal in the senior men’s standard pistol event. He had represented India in Rio Olympics-2016 and secured seventh place in 25m rapid fire pistol event; won gold medals (with games record) in 25m and 10m rapid fire pistol events and bronze medal in 25m individual event in Delhi Commonwealth Games-2010; silver medal in 25m centre fire pistol men’s team event during 2014 Asian Games (incheon); and many medals and distinguished positions.

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