Delhi school wins gold for india at ootm, usa
Odyssey of the mind, a creative extravaganza, hosted the finals of 2014 OOTM in Iowa State University, Ames from May 28 to June 4. More than 863 teams participated in this creative fair to showcase their ideas and work. From Manav Sthali School in Delhi, a five-member’s team of Wamika Sachdev, Soumya Dhingra, Muskaan Gandhi, Harshit Verma and Vidur Seth along with their coach Mansi Bajaj represented India in their World Finals of OOTM, this year. “They had won Gold Medal in the regional level earlier this year in their problem which was named ‘Seeing is Believing’ under Division III and hence were invited to participate in USA finals. In this theatrical problem, the team had to incorporate various given tasks in their performance. The team received huge applause and accolades from the judges for their colourful and majestic performance,” said Mamta V Bhatnagar, Director, Manav Sthali School. A seven member team which won Silver Medal in regional’s in division II designed and built a vehicle driven by a team member enacting the driver character taking the driver’s test.
Cong’s jai kishan organises iftar party
Congress MlA from Sultanpur Majra and former AICC secretary Jai Kishan organised an iftar party on Sunday at Sultan Pur Majra constituency. A large number of party workers, locals attended the party. The Congress MlA said that he loves celebrating the auspicious day of every religion. It is an example of brotherhood. We should have respect for every religion. He also thanked all the Congress workers and locals for attending the function.
UTCS introduces new courses
For developing efficiency and systematic approach of the Government officers, while serving the people, the Directorate of Union Territory of Civil Services (UTCS) has introduced new courses in the UTCS in the year 2014 which are of short duration. Total 298 training courses have been orgainsed in 2013. The Director (UTCS) K Mahesh informed that the important courses which are conducted by the UTCS include, Time Bound Public Service delivery, Self Defence for Women, Basic life Support and First Aid, Ethics and Values in Public Governance, Functions of Tehsildars, Protecting the Environment-Clean Delhi Green Delhi, Handling Court Cases for Pairvy Officers, Preparation of Disaster Management Plan, Team Building and Group Dynamics & Protecting the Rights of Children.