RADAUR | PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK

Globe Heritage School Clinches Overall Trophy with 62 Medals

Globe Heritage International School delivered an outstanding performance at the Inter-School Athletic Championship, winning the overall trophy after securing 62 medals, including 33 gold, 24 silver and five bronze.

The championship was held at PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School in Indri. Vijay Kumar, a teacher in the school’s sports department, said the students performed exceptionally well across various events, bringing recognition to the institution.

The winning athletes received a warm welcome and were felicitated on their return to school. Principal Ritu Singla congratulated the students and said the achievement reflected their hard work, discipline, dedication and the proper guidance of their coaches.

She said sports help students develop confidence, leadership qualities and team spirit. The school would continue to encourage students to excel not only in academics but also in sports and other creative activities.

Three-Day Soft Skills Training Programme Concludes at GRIMT

A three-day soft skills training programme for final-year students concluded on Friday at the Global Research Institute of Management and Technology (GRIMT), with a focus on personality development and preparation for future professional challenges.

The programme covered communication skills, personality development, leadership, interview techniques and time management. Lead trainer Ish Sharma encouraged students to build competencies aligned with the expectations of the corporate sector.

Sessions addressed effective communication, positive body language, presentation skills, interview preparation, goal-setting and managing time according to priorities.

Institute Director Dr Lakshya Aggarwal said that in an increasingly competitive environment, academic qualifications must be complemented by effective communication, leadership and a positive outlook. He said the institute aims to provide practical training alongside quality education so students can make the most of employment opportunities and build successful careers.

School Organises Creative Activity on Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti

Maharaja Agrasen Senior Secondary Public School in Gumthala Rao organised a creative activity to mark Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, with students from nursery to Class IV participating enthusiastically.

The children made decorative diyas by hand and embellished them with colourful artwork, showcasing their creativity and artistic skills.

Principal Dr Sudesh Bansal said Maharishi Valmiki, through the composition of the Ramayana, conveyed enduring messages of truth, sacrifice and good conduct. He encouraged students to follow these values in their lives and appreciated their artistic efforts, wishing them a bright future.

Several teachers were present during the activity, including Visha Kamboj, Archana, Bhawana, Sushma, Ambika, Khushboo, Rajnish, Nisha, Suman, Divya, Arun, Abhishek, Monika, Neelam, Vanshika and Rajni.

Electricity Employees’ Strike Continues for Second Day Against Privatisation

The three-day strike by electricity department employees continued for a second day in Radaur on Friday, following a call by the Joint Struggle Front. The employees demanded that the government withdraw its decision to privatise the power sector. Farmers and other organisations also extended support to the protest.

Employee leaders Rajesh Kamboj and Pravesh Saini said privatisation could make electricity more expensive for farmers and could also lead to higher domestic power bills, affecting ordinary households. They added that the move could adversely affect employment opportunities for young people.

The employees urged the government to revoke the decision immediately and warned that the strike could be extended indefinitely if their demands remained unaddressed, subject to directions from senior leadership.

Employee leader Santi Kumar rejected allegations that workers were deliberately disconnecting power lines during the strike. He described the allegations as baseless and said, in his view, they were intended to create confusion between employees and the public. He appealed to residents to avoid misinformation and understand the employees’ demands.

Nepal Singh Rana Intervenes as Residents Protest Power Cuts in Radaur

Residents facing prolonged power cuts amid the electricity employees’ strike staged a protest at the electricity corporation office on Friday morning. The demonstration was held under the leadership of Municipal Committee Chairman Rajnish Mehta.

The residents expressed anger over what they said were inadequate arrangements to maintain electricity supply during the strike. After receiving information about the protest, Tehsildar Ashok Kumar and senior BJP leader Nepal Singh Rana reached the spot and spoke to electricity department officials, urging them to restore and improve the supply arrangements.

The corporation’s Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) subsequently arrived, inspected the power lines and initiated the process of switching on feeders one by one. Police personnel were also present at the site.

Rana said the government and its departments were committed to public welfare and urged employees to remain mindful of the difficulties faced by residents during the strike. Referring to the ‘Mhara Gaon-Jagmag Gaon’ scheme introduced during former Chief Minister Manohar Lal’s tenure, he said it had helped improve electricity supply in rural areas.

He added that cooperation between the public and private sectors was important for the progress of the country and the state. Rana said the government was not against employees and was prepared to consider their demands sympathetically. He appealed to the workers to take public hardship into account and cooperate in keeping electricity services running smoothly.