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Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Top boarding schools allow parents to take students home earlier than scheduled
Representative image DEHRADUN/MUSSOORIE: Amid escalating India-Pakistan tension , prominent residential schools in Dehradun like The Doon School as well as Welham Boys' and Welham Girls' have permitted students to go back home earlier than the scheduled summer break. Mussoorie's Woodstock School has given a similar option to parents. In an email to parents late on Thursday, The Doon School headmaster Jagpreet Singh, citing "several requests from parents who wanted to get their sons home, in view of possible flight disruptions", said that the school had decided to allow students who wish to leave, to depart from campus starting 6am on Friday (May 9). Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list For those who preferred their sons to remain at school until the end of term, Singh said that "the school will continue to function and facilities will remain operational." In a similar move, Welham Boys' and Welham Girls' sent out a communication saying that "parents who wished to take their wards home could do so." "As a precautionary measure, parents were sent emails that if they wished to take students back home early, they were free to do so, though we have kept the schools open until May 17. Almost all students have left, and the rest will leave soon," said a spokesperson.
The Print
09-05-2025
- General
- The Print
Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, Dehradun's Doon & Welham schools allow students to return home
In an email to parents Thursday evening, Doon School Headmaster Jagpreet Singh informed that while they 'continue to be safe and secure on campus', the school had received requests from several parents wishing to bring their sons home, anticipating possible disruptions to flight services. Multiple explosions were reported in parts of Jammu Thursday evening as Pakistan launched an aerial attack, using at least four loitering munitions, prompting several states and UTs, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan, to announce closure of schools, colleges and universities for the coming days. New Delhi: With the tensions between India and Pakistan escalating, top boarding schools in Dehradun, including The Doon School and Welham Girls' School, have allowed students to return home after receiving multiple requests from concerned parents. 'As a result, the School has decided to permit all boys whose parents wish to have them back home, to depart from campus starting at 6.00 am on Friday, May 9,' he wrote, advising parents opting for the arrangement to get in touch with their children's housemaster. Singh further said that parents within driving distance of Dehradun could plan to collect their children by road. For others, the school will provide transportation and escorts to both Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun and IGI Airport in New Delhi. 'School will also organise transport to Delhi, for those who wish to pick up their boys in Delhi,' he added, saying that full travel details would follow soon. The headmaster also reassured parents, who preferred their sons to remain at school until the end of term: 'The School will continue to function, and all our facilities will remain operational.' He emphasised that students taking IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) and IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams will continue without disruption, and that provisions would be in place for boys who might be stranded due to flight cancellations. 'Be assured that the entire staff, both teaching and administration, is working round the clock to ensure that your sons are safe and well taken care of,' Singh said, adding that the school is in close contact with central and state authorities for updates and guidance. 'The city of Dehradun remains safe and secure and continues to function in a normal and calm manner. All essential utilities are available.' Similarly, the principal of Welham Girls' School, Vibha Kapoor, emailed parents late Thursday, offering them the option to pick up their daughters immediately, in response to growing concerns over the tense situation at the border. 'Over the past few days, we have received several requests from concerned parents wishing to pick up their daughters from school. In light of these concerns and the escalating situation at the borders, the school is offering parents the option to collect their wards with immediate effect, should they choose to do so,' Kapoor wrote. She also clarified that the school would remain open and continue normal operations until 17 May, the scheduled start of the summer break. 'Parents are kindly requested to inform their respective House Mistresses of the date and time they plan to pick up their wards,' she added. (Edited by Mannat Chugh) Also Read: Pakistan targets Jammu with loitering munitions, airport and vital installations targeted
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
Khanna Police bust drug & arms smuggling network, arrest 11
Times News Network Ludhiana: In a significant crackdown on organized crime , Khanna police have arrested eleven individuals—including two women—in connection with a heroin and illegal arms trafficking network operating across multiple states. The arrests led to seizure of narcotics, weapons, vehicles, and substantial drug money. The accused were identified as Jagpreet Singh alias Jagga and Gursewak Singh of Sherpur Taiba, Dharamkot; Tanu from Bhinder Kalan, Dharamkot, Jagrup Singh and Jass Singh of Jogewala, Ferozepur; Hardeep Singh of Ghall Khurd, Ferozepur, Lovepreet Singh of Daukke, Amritsar, Gurlal Singh of Karnal, Haryana, Vanshika Thakur alias Mehak from Dehradun but currently residing in Kharar; Mohammad Yasin from Atwa Kura, Sambhal, UP; Prakash Gupta from Deoria, UP, residing in Kharar. Police seized 10 grams of heroin, an illegal country-made .32 bore pistol with magazine, a black Toyota Fortuner and a Swift car and Rs 2 lakh cash from the accused. How the Operation Unfolded by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo According to Khanna SSP Dr Jyoti Yadav, the arrests began on April 25 when sub-inspector Nitish Kumar and his team intercepted a Fortuner at a routine checkpoint near Heedon Police Post. Inside were four men—Jagpreet, Gursewak, Jagrup, and Jass Singh. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of heroin hidden in the dashboard. Following the arrest, Jagpreet Singh led police to an illegal firearm, prompting the addition of Arms Act charges. During interrogation, he confessed to running a heroin and arms distribution network and named several accomplices. Digital Trail and Financial Links Police revealed that the accused used Indian and foreign WhatsApp numbers to coordinate drug pickups and deliveries. Jagpreet Singh operated the network from rented flats in Kharar, where his associates—including Tanu, Vanshika, Prakash, and Mohammad Yasin—executed deliveries and collections. "Payments were made via Google Pay and deposited into Tanu's bank accounts," police said. "Bank statements showed monthly transactions between ₹5 lakh and ₹9 lakh, confirming the financial link to drug trafficking." Jagpreet also maintained contact with jailed individuals who used WhatsApp to relay delivery instructions. He frequently sourced drugs from Lovepreet Singh and coordinated pickups at designated locations. Among the accused, Tanu is reportedly a law student. Jagpreet, currently lodged in Faridkot Jail, continued to operate the network with the help of Hardeep Singh and Gurlal Singh.
