Guv, CM greet people on Christmas
Chandigarh: Punjab Governor and Administrator, Chandigarh, Shivraj V Patil, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and his Haryana counterpart Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Tuesday extended their greetings to the people on the joyous occasion of Christmas, the birthday of Jesus Christ. In a message, on the eve of Christmas,
Patil said that India has shown the rest of the world how to live in peace and harmony, despite its multi-lingual and multi-cultural
identity. Greeting the people, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda wished them a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal greeted all the Punjabis especially the Christian brethren on the occasion of Christmas.
In his message, he said, “Christmas, the birth of lord Jesus, being celebrated across the globe is an extremely joyous occasion not only for Christians, but the people of all faiths”.
Stree Shakti Puraskar in Haryana
Chandigarh: Haryana Women and Child Development Department has invited applications for the Stree Shakti Puraskar 2013 from women who have done outstanding work in the field of social development.
‘Switch off electric points after work’
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has directed all those working in the Haryana Civil Secretariat to switch off the electric points while leaving office. In a circular issued here on Tuesday, the Chief Secretary has mentioned that during inspection of Haryana Civil Secretariat building, it was found that after office hours tube lights, computer points, heaters and blowers were not switched off in some of the branches and offices. Neglecting this direction, branch or office in-charge will be held responsible.
Christmas festivities at Banyan Tree School
Chandigarh: Banyan Tree School, Sector 48, celebrated Christmas with a festive spirit on Tuesday at the school premises. The school wore a festive look as it was decorated with streamers, buntings, X’Mas trees, and Santa Claus cutouts. The sweet little ones of class VI made this assembly wonderful and colourful by presenting a skit related to the nativity of Jesus Christ which was interspersed with Christmas carols. Santa Claus created a happy and pleasant atmosphere by dancing along with the famous song Jingle bells and distributing toffees and chocolates to the students. Principal Rajeev Varshney conveyed X’Mas greetings, praised the students for presenting such a wonderful assembly and reminded the students that Christmas is not as much about opening present as it is of opening our hearts.
yuletide Spirit at JlPl School in sector 91
Mohali: X’Mas spirit was in the air at JlPl School in Sector 91 with the annual Christmas Fest which saw the participation of children of 3 to 12 years from various schools of the Tricity in a variety of events. Dance and Fancy Dress Competition for children of various age groups was organised along with a Dance workshop by a professional for children which was a major attraction of the fest. School Principal, Poonamjit Kaur said, “We at the JlPl School give our children a loving and supportive environment besides providing world class academic and co-scholastic offerings for them to blossom into future ready, global citizens.”
51 language labs to be functional this year
Chandigarh: In order to sharpen the communication skills of students in the State, Haryana Government announced that as many as 51 language labs will become operational by this year in Government colleges of Haryana.
OPDs in PGIMEr to remain closed today
Chandigarh: All OPDs (Out Patient Departments) in Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) will remain close on Wednesday due to Christmas holiday. Emergency services will function as usual.
Dec 27: last date to submit HTET form online
Chandigarh: Haryana Board of School Education has announced that the last date for submission of online form for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2013-14 has been fixed as December 27.