JAMMU, NOVEMBER 20: The result of Essay Writing Competition on the topic “Teachers Taught Relations Amidst Covid-19 Challenges” was declared by JKBOSE for which the entries were invited from the currently enrolled students of 11th and 12th Class in the schools affiliated with JKBOSE in English, Hindi, Urdu, Dogri and Kashmiri language categories.
In the English language category first prize has been shared by Girija Gupta of Govt. GHSS Sunderbani and Shivangi Sharma of Dewan Devi Public Hr. Secondary School, Jammu; second prize has been shared by Palak of Govt. HSS Jakhbar, Kathua, Baljeet Kour Govt. Girls HSS Rehari, Jammu and Dheeraj Sharma of Co-operative Public Hr. Secondary School Deeli, Jammu; the third prize in this category has been jointly bagged by Iram Gafoor of Himalayan Education Mission School Rajouri, Prince Kumar of GHSS, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu and Manish Sayal of Dewan Devi Public Hr. Secondary School, Jammu.
In the Hindi language category, Komal of R.S.J.N Sr. Secondary School Kathua secured the first prize whereas Anjali of the same school shared second prize with Vaishali Sharma of Lovely HSS Dansal, Jammu. Arushi Thakur of Dewan Devi Public Hr. Secondary School, Jammu got the third prize in this category.
(The winners will be awarded Cash Prizes viz. 1st prize Rs. 2000 , 2nd prize Rs. 1000 and 3rd prize of Rs. 500) No entries were received in Dogri and Kashmiri Languages while only one candidate namely Fasiha Rashid of Al-Maarif Public School Bathindi sent entry in Urdu language who has been given a participation certificate.
In English category, the Jury comprised Manmeet Bali, Kuldeep Singh and Ram Krishan Dhar; in Hindi category the Jury consisted of K.K Sharma, Raj Gopal and Reeta Charak whereas the script in Urdu language was assessed by Dr. Hari Dass.
Prof. Veena Pandita, Chairperson, JKBOSE while congratulating the winners appreciated the participation of students in this literary activity. “Covid-19 pandemic has tremendously impacted all aspects of our life and teacher-taught relation is no exception. Virtual class room teaching has made both the students & teachers adept to the growing needs of continuing teaching learning process and a stronger bond has emerged between them” she said.
Manisha Sareen, Secretary, JKBOSE expressed her satisfaction over the participation and performance of the students and said that such activities give a fodder for thought and young minds should be engaged in analysing the changing perspective of human society. “Teachers and students share a most valuable relationship which has sustained rather more strongly even in Covid-19 times,” she added.
78 students participated in the English language category whereas 6 students participated in the Hindi language category.
This event was organised by the committee comprising of Dr. Yasir Hamid Sirwal, Assistant Director, Joginder Singh, Assistant Secretary, Secrecy, JD, JKBOSE, Ranjeet Singh Manhas, Suresh Kumar Gouria, Academic Officers, JKBOSE and under the supervision of Dr. Sudhir Singh, Joint Secretary, Secrecy, JKBOSE of Jammu Division.
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Nowshera Forest Division conducts plantation drive at Gurdwara Thandapani to celebrate Gurpurav
NOWSHERA, NOVEMBER 20: A Plantation drive, under J&K Green Drive was held on the eve of Gurpurav at Gurdwara Thandapani. A number of Medicinal and Fruit Plants were planted by devotees to mark the celebration of Gurpurav.
The plants were also distributed among the devotees.
Rangeel Singh, Block Forest Officer Sunderbani held a special counter in the premises of Gurdwara from where the devotees collected plants of their choice. The devotees lauded the efforts of the Forest Department for conducting such drives at religious places. The members of the Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee also supported the efforts of the Forest Department.
Rakesh Verma, Range Forest Officer, Sunderbani said that such drives are conducted on special occasions so that maximum number of plants are to be planted.
The main objective of such drives is to sensitize people about the importance of trees. The objective of J&K Green drive is to reach out to maximum number of people by conducting plantation drives. The whole drive was conducted under the close supervision and directions of Vivek Verma, Conservator of Forests, West Circle Rajouri and Neelima Shah, Divisional Forest Officer, Nowshera.