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The Hindu
5 days ago
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- The Hindu
Kendriya Vidyalaya students celebrate Raksha Bandhan with soldiers
A batch of 25 girl students of PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya -2 in the Military Cantonment area celebrated Raksha Bandhan with Agniveers, soldiers and officers at the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Belagavi on Friday. The students, accompanied by their teachers, visited the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre. They expressed their heartfelt gratitude and respect towards the brave soldiers and Agniveers of the Indian Army for their service to the nation. The students tied handcrafted rakhis on the wrists of soldiers, offered sweets and conveyed their love and admiration for the armed forces. The atmosphere was filled with emotion and patriotism as slogans like Vande Mataram and Jai Hind echoed through the regiment's premises. School principal Mahendra Kalra said that this initiative was meant to instill a sense of respect, discipline and patriotism in students, while also connecting them emotionally with the protectors of the nation. 'Raksha Bandhan is not just a festival of siblings but also a symbol of emotional bonding with those who protect us selflessly,' he remarked. The officers of the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre appreciated the thoughtful gesture by the school students, stating that such interactions boost the morale of the troops, especially those far from their families. The Agniveers expressed that receiving rakhis from the children makes them feel valued and emotionally supported in their service to the nation. This meaningful initiative not only nurtured empathy and national pride among students but also revived the cultural essence of Raksha Bandhan, a celebration of protection, commitment and love, said a release.
Time of India
01-08-2025
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- Time of India
138 students from 34 schools across India debate at moot court in Kolkata
Kolkata: As many as 138 students from 34 schools across the country participated in the fourth edition of inter-school moot court in Kolkata on Friday. The students got a platform to hone their legal skills at a simulated court proceeding of a hypothetical case on public recruitment notification that debarred applicants who had an open school degree. The mock case involved a professor who was suspended for protesting against the notice. Students like Grusha Mukherjee of DPS, Ruby Park, and Saptak Sinha of PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ballygunge had prepared for weeks. It was an enriching experience for them. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Ranjan Mitter, principal of The Future Foundation school, which hosted the event, said, "We are far from the field of application in Indian academic scene. With this initiative, we believe it shows a child his or her potential" Pritam Baruah, dean, School of Law, BML Munjal University said, "It is encouraging to see school students handle complex legal issues with clarity. "
Time of India
28-07-2025
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- Time of India
Standard 9 student injured as ceiling plaster collapses inside government school classroom
Noida: Plaster from a section of the ceiling fell on students at a classroom at the PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya in Sector 24 on Friday last week. At the time, around 40 Class 9 students were attending computer class in the room, one of whom received minor injuries when the debris struck him. "The teacher provided first aid to that child. After that, his parents were informed and they picked up the student from school," said Khemendra Tondwal, the principal of the school. According to officials, the school building is at least 38 years old. The principal told TOI that despite being an old building, there was no part of the building that looked swollen or broken. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida "There is no place on the ceiling of any class in the school which is swollen, damp, or unsafe from the safety point of view. However, such incidents are concerning, and we will look into the matter," Tondwal said. School authorities confirmed that the student has fully recovered and will sit for the upcoming periodic examinations as scheduled. "The school expresses regret over such an accidental incident, although the school regularly follows safety standards," the principal added. A detailed inspection of the premises was ordered following the incident and a team from the KV regional office in Agra visited the school. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "The committee is taking necessary measures on the incident," an official said. The principal added, "The school is fully committed to the safety of all its employees and students, and the school strictly follows safety standards. Keeping safety standards paramount, efforts will be made to increase the frequency of structural audits. The school will make every effort to ensure that such an incident does not recur in the school." Parents, meanwhile, have voiced their concerns. "We entrust our children to govt schools because we believe they are safe," said Kaveri, whose daughter studies in a govt school in Noida. "Even a minor fall of plaster is frightening, it makes us worry. What if something worse happens next time?" another parent added. Just days earlier, a tragic incident in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district claimed the lives of seven students when the roof of a govt upper primary school collapsed. Dozens more were left injured in the incident.
