Patiala, August 10

Lt Gen AK Singh (retd), Lt Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, formally inaugurated the 10th academic session of Aryans at a function organised by the Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh, at its campus today.Later, Lt Gen AK Singh, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, also participated in a national-level seminar on “National Security and Role of Armed Forces”. Dr Mohan Paul Singh Isher was the guest of honour, while Dr Anshu Kataria, chairman, Aryans Group, presided over the function.Lt Gen AK Singh congratulated the students, staff and management on the beginning of the 10th academic session. He addressed the youth on “National Security and Role of Armed Forces”.Lt Gen AK Singh said: “Indian forces are the pillars and foundation of the national security and peace. All forces are embedded and reserved with the Armed Forces. It is the responsibility of the Armed Forces to forestall peace and safety in the country”. He covered positive and negative aspects of the country wherein social evils need to be eradicated. “A good military leader should have humility in his personality, but arrogance in uniform,” he said.Aryans also honoured Awais Amber, chairman, Rosemine Education and Charitable Trust, for putting efforts and connecting financially deprived students with the higher education.Dr Mohan Paul Singh, Vice-Chancellor, MRS-PTU, Bathinda, said national security was a top issue today. There is a need for a total overhaul of the curriculum at all levels of education to provide its recipients, broad-based education in the development of the mind, soul and body.Awais Amber, chairman, Rosemine Education and Charitable Trust, said: “Every sovereign and independent state must train, sustain and nurture men and women to serve in its security and intelligence outfits. Education is the only means that frees the minds of its recipients from their preconceptions. It broadens the possibilities for greater understanding of others in our nation and around the world”. — TNS 

Campaign to make Rakhi special for Army men

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, August 10

For some these might just be threads blessed with sacred verses to love and protect brothers, but NEXT, a leader and innovator in the electronic retail space, knows the power of a Rakhi too well. With the ‘NEXT ka Salaam Raksha ka Paigam’ campaign, India’s one of the most trusted electronics retail chain brings a much sought-after opportunity for its consumers to express their gratitude to soldiers. It plans to reassure the brave men, the love and respect they command in the hearts of the countrymen, by sending personalised messages and Rakhis.While each Indian citizen wishes to honour the soldiers, not many get a chance to do so.NEXT retail is planning to bridge this gap with the new campaign, NEXT ka Salaam Raksha ka Paigam.To participate, all that consumers have to do is to visit the nearest NEXT store and write personalised messages to soldiers and it will be collected by them and further sent to the soldiers.

Army holds cricket meet at Chandanwari

Tribune News Service

Srinagar, August 10

The Army on Tuesday organised a cricket tournament in south Kashmir’s in Chandanwari Anantnag.A defence spokesman said the Sheshnag-11 won the inaugural of chapter of Sheshnag Premiere League (SPL) that began on Tuesday.He said, “the SPL was received very well by all teams and spectators in Sheshnag. The people came out in large numbers from Nagakoti, Bhabal Top and MG Pass during the finals between Chandanwari-11 and Sheshnag-11,” he said.In another initiative, the Army held a mega medical camp near Badami Bagh Cantonment, Srinagar.A spokesman said, “Conscious of the hardships which are being faced by the people due to the repeated bandh calls, the Army has stepped up its efforts to bring succour to the people in every possible way.”He added, “It was in this spirit that a medical camp was organised to bring medical comfort to the doorsteps of the people in and around the Sonwar area. Over 1,000 people, including children, women and elderly, benefitted from this day-long camp where a team of physicians, dental doctors, nursing officers and assistants provided free medical attention and medicines to the needy.”

Army holds debate ahead of Independence Day

Tribune News Service

Jammu, August 10

The Army today organised a debate competition at the Bhalla area of Bhaderwah in Doda district.The event was planned as a prelude to Independence Day and aimed at developing nationalism, patriotism and oneness among the children from various strata as they are the future of the nation.As many as 38 students from various schools participated in the competition.Taliq Hussain, sarpanch of the Bhalla area, inaugurated the competition in presence of villagers.During his speech, Taliq Hussain explained the importance of Independence Day to the children.The children showed enthusiasm during the function