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Governor lauds PGI’s Sarathi project, 22 NSS volunteers feted for service

The event to mark the milestone was graced by UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria who commended the efforts of the youth and the institution in integrating community service with healthcare delivery

UT administrator and Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria being honoured during first annual celebration of project Sarathi at PGIMER on Monday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Published on May 06, 2025 09:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Sr Noelle Rose to become first nun to lead NSS contingent at R-day parade

Sr Noelle Rose was picked by the regional directorate of the NSS from over 3,000 officers to lead the contingent of 12 volunteers from Kerala and Lakshadweep

Sr Noelle Rose with the contingent of volunteers of National Service Scheme (NSS). (HT photo)

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Updated on Jan 21, 2025 08:20 AM IST

ByVishnu Varma, Kochi

India’s national security and illicit trade

Authored by - Prabha Rao, former special secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, New Delhi and executive director, South Asian Institute for Strategic Affairs.

Retail inflation refers to the gradual rise in the price of goods and services in an economy.(Representational Image/Pixabay)

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Published on Jan 05, 2025 12:16 PM IST

ByPrabha Rao

4 SPPU students selected for Republic Day parade at New Delhi

All these selected students are from the National Service Scheme (NSS), including 4 students from Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)

12 volunteers from various schools and colleges in Maharashtra have been selected for the roadshow to be held on the ‘Kartavya Path’ in Delhi on Republic Day on January 26, 2025. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 23, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

UT administration launches eight-day campaign to end begging in Chandigarh

However, citizens are encouraged to contribute by donating winter essentials such as, new socks, gloves, shoes, mufflers, scarves, and school supplies at designated ‘Neki ki Deewar’ locations at Nari Niketan, Sector 26; old age homes, sectors 15 and 43; and Snehalaya, Sector 39, from October 21 to October 28

UT adviser Rajiv Verma urged citizens not to buy articles from children on roads, traffic signals and roundabouts in order to curb problems of begging, child trafficking and child labour. (iStock)

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Published on Oct 21, 2024 10:09 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Govt College of Education holds ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ event

NSS cell of Govt College of Education, Chandigarh organized "Har Ghar Tiranga" program for Independence Day. Faculty, staff, and students participated in various events.

GCE Sector 20 staff during the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 06, 2024 09:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Chandigarh: PGIMER to deploy NSS volunteers to streamline patient rush

The PGIMER introduced project ‘Sarathi’ on Monday, named after the Sanskrit word for “guide” or “charioteer,” which aims to help manage the growing number of patients coming to the hospital

With this service the volunteers will not only gain real-life experience, but the marks of the activity will be included in their curriculum as well. (HT file)

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Updated on May 14, 2024 09:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

GADVASU flags off NSS rally for voter awareness

Over 100 NSS volunteers from GADVASU colleges held a rally to promote ethical voting and dispel misinformation, emphasizing the importance of awareness for first-time voters.

More than 100 NSS volunteers took part in a campus rally to raise awareness about ethical voting. (HT photo)

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Updated on Mar 31, 2024 11:22 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Chandigarh: Tree plantation drive at Government College of Education

One hundred saplings of Ficus Benjamina were planted with an aim to promote environmental awareness and encourage sustainable practices among the society

Volunteers of tree plantation drive from GCE, income tax department and Parijat Eco Club planting saplings. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jan 24, 2024 05:35 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

After ten years, NSS units return to SPPU campus

Students will be led in terms of personality development and skill instruction, in addition to social and educational activities

Prof Suresh Gosavi, Vice-Chancellor of SPPU, has approved the NSS unit for SPPU campus students to begin this academic year. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 16, 2023 06:42 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

President Kovind to give away National Service Scheme Awards today

NSS volunteers work on issues of social relevance through regular and special camping activities--including literacy and education, health, family welfare and nutrition, environment conservation among others.

President Ram Nath Kovind is seen in this file photo. (ANI Photo)

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Published on Sep 24, 2021 08:51 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi

‘Not me, But you’ is the motto of Vivekananda Institute

The perseverance of the students to give back to the society has resulted in a successful completion of events like blood donation drives, health camps and self-defence workshops for women.

To celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, VIPS organised various activities as a mark of respect and gratitude towards the Father of the Nation.(NSS)

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Updated on Oct 18, 2019 04:54 PM IST

ByPromotional Feature, HT Brand Studio

Catering to needs of every child is crucial

This forum provides school principals/ teachers a chance to share their views and insights on a wide range of subjects with students.

Jasleen Kaur Sabharwal, principal, The New Public School, Sector 18, Chandigarh.(HT)

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Updated on Sep 09, 2019 12:53 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Each one, preach one: Mumbai college students’ agenda to increase voter turnout

Students, especially from the NSS, hold rallies, street plays to spread awareness

A rally held by NSS unit of RD National College, Bandra.(HT)

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Updated on Apr 29, 2019 01:29 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShreya Bhandary, Mumbai

Why you should vote: A chapter colleges teach

At Bandra’s RD National College, a three-day inter-collegiate festival was organised by the political science department in which participating students formed a political party, designed its symbol and also wrote a manifesto.

Higher education institutes in the city have started organising workshops and awareness programmes for students to understand the importance of voting, as most of them are first-time voters.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Published on Apr 01, 2019 03:54 AM IST

Mumbai | ByHT Correspondent

Mumbai colleges teach students importance of voting

Colleges organised workshops and awareness programmes for students as most of them are first-time voters

Students of RD National College, Bandra, promote voter registration drive during an event last month.(HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 01, 2019 12:33 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShreya Bhandary, Mumbai

Students in Mumbai train commuters to use ticketing app

The students said they get a mixed response from the commuters. While a few are willing to learn how to use the app, others are sceptical about using a digital format to book tickets as they fear cyber fraud.

Students from RD National College, Bandra; and Thakur College, Kandivli, at Virar station.(Ht Photo)

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Published on Mar 25, 2019 07:02 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByMusab Qazi

Youth Parliament: Mamta of Patna gets 3rd prize from PM Modi

Mamta of Patna Women’s College who wants to be an IAS officer, received ₹1-lakh prize money, a citation and a memento. The event was organised by National Service Scheme (NSS) and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

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Published on Feb 28, 2019 09:45 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Patna | ByArun Kumar

2019 polls: Mumbai students organise workshops, awareness drive to increase voter turnout

In most colleges, voter registration and awareness drives are being organised by National Service Scheme (NSS) cadets

On the occasion of National Voters’ Day in the last week of January, chief election officer (Maharashtra) had organised a special programme with V Citizens’ Action Group (VCAN) and Jai Hind College(HT File)

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Published on Feb 18, 2019 12:17 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShreya Bhandary, Mumbai

Mumbai collegians show Mankhurd slum children the way to school

To get an insight on the number of non-school going children, the students of St Andrews College (Bandra), Lala Lajpatrai College (Mahalakshmi) and Wilson College (Charni Road) in May conducted a survey in the slums of Mandale, Mankhurd.

The collegians aim to improve the school enrolment rate of children in the slums of the city.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 26, 2018 12:27 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShweta Verhani, Mumbai

Principal speak: We encourage tie-up with industries, says D N Sheth of Pune’s Sir Parshurambhau College

Says that the college is planning to establish a foreign language centre.

D N Sheth reveals the plan of the college to provide consultancy and services to industry and agriculture.(RAVINDRA JOSHI/ HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 23, 2018 04:10 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Pune | ByPrachi Bari

Say no to plastic: Collegians urge shoppers in Mumbai and Konkan

Through street plays and rallies, the students are spreading awareness about the harmful effects of polythene bags

Anti-plastic drive by students of RD National College, Bandra.

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Published on Sep 16, 2018 11:39 PM IST

ByMusab Qazi

Why nationalism can’t be the sole focus of youth development

The government must strengthen the National Cadet Corps and National Service Scheme

Members of the National Cadet Corps at Parade Ground, Chandigarh(Gurpreet Singh/HT Photo)

editorials

Updated on Jul 19, 2018 03:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Noida to observe road safety week from April 23 to 29

This is the second time this year that the road safety week will be observed. It was organised earlier in January as well.

A checking drive will be organised on the third day, April 25, to check violation of seat belt and helmet rules.(Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 21, 2018 09:17 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySnehil SInha, Noida

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The event to mark the milestone was graced by UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria who commended the efforts of the youth and the institution in integrating community service with healthcare delivery

Sr Noelle Rose was picked by the regional directorate of the NSS from over 3,000 officers to lead the contingent of 12 volunteers from Kerala and Lakshadweep

Authored by - Prabha Rao, former special secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, New Delhi and executive director, South Asian Institute for Strategic Affairs.

All these selected students are from the National Service Scheme (NSS), including 4 students from Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)

NSS cell of Govt College of Education, Chandigarh organized "Har Ghar Tiranga" program for Independence Day. Faculty, staff, and students participated in various events.

The PGIMER introduced project ‘Sarathi’ on Monday, named after the Sanskrit word for “guide” or “charioteer,” which aims to help manage the growing number of patients coming to the hospital

Over 100 NSS volunteers from GADVASU colleges held a rally to promote ethical voting and dispel misinformation, emphasizing the importance of awareness for first-time voters.

One hundred saplings of Ficus Benjamina were planted with an aim to promote environmental awareness and encourage sustainable practices among the society

Students will be led in terms of personality development and skill instruction, in addition to social and educational activities

NSS volunteers work on issues of social relevance through regular and special camping activities--including literacy and education, health, family welfare and nutrition, environment conservation among others.

The perseverance of the students to give back to the society has resulted in a successful completion of events like blood donation drives, health camps and self-defence workshops for women.

This forum provides school principals/ teachers a chance to share their views and insights on a wide range of subjects with students.

Students, especially from the NSS, hold rallies, street plays to spread awareness

At Bandra’s RD National College, a three-day inter-collegiate festival was organised by the political science department in which participating students formed a political party, designed its symbol and also wrote a manifesto.

Colleges organised workshops and awareness programmes for students as most of them are first-time voters

The students said they get a mixed response from the commuters. While a few are willing to learn how to use the app, others are sceptical about using a digital format to book tickets as they fear cyber fraud.

Mamta of Patna Women’s College who wants to be an IAS officer, received ₹1-lakh prize money, a citation and a memento. The event was organised by National Service Scheme (NSS) and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

In most colleges, voter registration and awareness drives are being organised by National Service Scheme (NSS) cadets

To get an insight on the number of non-school going children, the students of St Andrews College (Bandra), Lala Lajpatrai College (Mahalakshmi) and Wilson College (Charni Road) in May conducted a survey in the slums of Mandale, Mankhurd.

Says that the college is planning to establish a foreign language centre.

Through street plays and rallies, the students are spreading awareness about the harmful effects of polythene bags

The government must strengthen the National Cadet Corps and National Service Scheme

This is the second time this year that the road safety week will be observed. It was organised earlier in January as well.

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