NSS Camp Focuses on Mindfulness and Cybersecurity

Seth Jai Parkash Polytechnic recently hosted a National Service Scheme (NSS) camp, emphasizing both environmental responsibility and personal well-being.

• Environmental Stewardship: Volunteers participated in campus cleaning and plant watering activities.
• Mindfulness Session: Instructor Lovlina led a session on mindfulness, welcomed by Principal Anil Kumar, NSS Officer Richa Kharbanda, and the volunteers.

Lovlina taught meditation exercises and underscored the importance of mindfulness in daily life, offering practical techniques to improve mental well-being. She explained that even a few minutes of daily mindfulness can significantly reduce stress and improve focus.

A second session addressed digital safety, with ASI Anil and ASI Baldev from the Cyber Crime Department speaking to volunteers and staff. They warned against emerging cyber threats and emphasized vigilance in online interactions and transactions.

It is crucial to stay informed about the latest cyber scams and to protect your personal data online.

ASI Anil, Cyber Crime Department

The event concluded with volunteers and staff taking an oath to wear helmets and adhere to road-safety guidelines, followed by an interactive session on digital security measures.

Mukand Lal National College Conducts First Aid and Disaster Management Training

Mukand Lal National College in Yamunanagar organized a one-day training session on first aid and disaster management. The Youth Red Cross Cell, disaster Management Cell, and the Red Ribbon Club collaborated to host the event.

• Conveners: Dr. Rupender Kumar and Dr. Umang Bareja.
• Objective: To equip participants with life-saving skills and knowledge for emergency situations.

District Training Officer Shashi Bhushan, monitoring and Evaluation Officer Jasbir Singh, and Project Manager Sunita Sharma from Red Cross Society, Yamunanagar, were present. Participants learned about various aspects of disaster management, including first aid, rescue techniques, and emergency-response protocols.

Officiating Principal Anil Dhawan emphasized the importance of such training:

These sessions empower students to stay safe and raise awareness in society, potentially saving lives in emergency situations.

Anil dhawan, Officiating principal

Nearly 100 students and employees received training on first aid, fire extinguishing, and other disaster responses.

Mukand Lal Public School Celebrates International Sports Day

Mukand Lal Public School, Sarojini Colony, Yamunanagar, marked International Sports Day and Bagless Day with an inter-school hockey match for students in classes III-V.

• Participants: Students from various Mukand institutes across the city.
• Other Events: Inter-house basketball match (classes IX-XII), shot-put contest (classes IV-V), and fun games (classes I-II).

Principal Seema Kataria congratulated the participants and encouraged them to continue participating in sports activities.

Sports help develop confidence, discipline, and team spirit.

Seema Kataria, Principal

The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, recognizing the achievements of the young athletes.