‘Swachata Hi Seva’ launched with a single-use plastic donation

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September 11, 2019

Mussoorie, The ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ mass movement, which is being run for liberation from single-use plastics like plastic cups, straws etc. was launched by Chairman Anuj Gupta, Mussoorie Municipal Council.

On the occasion, a rally was taken out from Mussoorie South Road from Landour Market where shopkeepers and households were asked to donate single use plastic. In the rally Keen and representatives of Mussoorie Traders Welfare Association addressed shopkeepers not to use single use plastic.

Children from Sanatan Dharma Inter college, Shishu Mandir and Sanskrit Shiksha School and newly elected President of Mussoorie Post Graduation College were present with their team.

People shouted slogans to be conscious of the garbage. EO Shri MS Shah Ji informed those gathered, “from October 2 the process of fining single use plastic will also be started. Executive Officers and ward members were also present on this occasion. It may be noted that from September 11 to October 2, the central government will run a cleanliness service movement under which people will be made aware of the ban on single-use plastic.”

Along with the awareness drive, people will contribute to the cleanup drive and plastic disposal. In Mussoorie, 80% people have started segregating wet, dry and harmful waste under the Hilldaari movement and 10 tons of single use has gone for plastic disposal.

Read-a-thon, an attempt to inculcate reading habit

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September 7, 2019

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On the occasion of International Literacy Day i..e 7^th September, a joint Read-a-thon was organized by SCERT, Doon Library and Room to Read in Dehradun.

Ms Pushplata Rawat, State Coordinator Room to Read, welcomed the participants. The event focused on importance of reading and inculcating reading habit in children under which a Reading Campaign which begun on 5^th of September will continue until 14^th November, covering schools across the state.

A panel discussion on importance of reading was organized. Panelists Ms Seema Jaunsari, Director ART (Academic Research and Training), Dr BK Joshi Director Doon Library, Mr Mukesh Nautiyal and Ms Simmi, Program Manager Room to Read were part of the esteemed panel.

The discussion brought forth the need of making available a variety of books to children easily. Ms Seema Jaunsari made an appeal to all teachers to engage children with books. Dr BK Joshi is working towards establishing a children corner in Doon Library with age appropriate books. Ms Simmi focused on books for all level of readers, there should be book on children who are just entering the schools as well proficient readers. Mukesh Nautiyal laid stress on writing children literature keeping in mind the interest of children.

There were over 200 participants who participated in Read-o-thon wherein everyone read a book and shared their experience of what role books played in their lives. Story session was conducted for children who participated in the event. The event had participation from all age groups.

Room to Read’s Comprehensive Literacy Approach is aimed at helping children become independent readers for life. All those who participated, took a pledge to read a book to a child.

Time to tell temple tales: JWC

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September 7, 2019

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temple, watches, jwc — Badri kedar temple watches

Most of us were unaware, but now we know for sure, that the shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath could now sit pretty on your wrist, telling you time on custom-made wristwatches created by the iconic Jaipur Watch Company.

Launched in early April this year, “these watches were created for the temple shrine committee,” Gaurav Mehta, the founder of the Jaipur Watch Company tells us, “Now the Jaipur Watch Company is in talks with the State Government so that we can design watches for the remaining two Dhams of Gangotri and Yamnotri in Uttarakhand as well,” he adds.

JWC, Watch — The proud Founder of Jaipur Watch Company, Gautam Mehta in his new retail shop at Select City Walk

Tailor-made for members of the Kedarnath Temple Committee and the Badrinath Temple Committee, the dials of both the watches are made in white MOP Case: 43mm, Stainless Steel and are available in Gold Plate and Stainless Steel with a Genuine Leather Strap, with the outline of the temple printed in the centre.

While the Kedarnath watch composition resonates of the the picturesque and serene look of the Shiva temple , in the heart of winter, covered in snow. The Badrinath temple watch encapsulates the vividness and liveliness of the Vishnu Shrine through embossed effect and various textures.

Not the first, in its long list of first-of-its-kind watch designs, the Jaipur Watch Company has in the past launched limited edition watches of King George VI postal stamps in three paisa denominations.

Jaipur Watch Company, the ‘Made in India’ brand, is steeped in the age-old craftsmanship tradition of Jaipur and its history of regal lifestyle, keeping up with the fast changing technology through its workshop and factory in Bengaluru.

Today, Jaipur Watch Company a.k.a. JWC is known for its exquisite traditional craftsmanship to handcraft unusual watches. A glimpse of these watches and many others will now be available at India’s vibrant retail landscape Select City Walk, New Delhi.

Mehta adds, “The retail outpost is an important step for Jaipur Watch Company in our bid to become more accessible to our customers, particularly with our bespoke range of gold watches.”

Manned by a trained fashion professional, customers will be able to reach out to JWC if they want to tweak an existing bespoke range or order a completely customised watch, the choice is yours.

And hopefully, if all works out well, then in the very near future, we could get our hands on watches dedicated to all the four shrines of Uttarakhand as well.

Students to recycle waste in ‘Makers Space’

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September 6, 2019

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Mussoorie, In a herculean task of making the hill-station of Mussoorie, India’s first cleanest city, Hilldaari Campaign is leaving no stones unturned.

The campaign has launched ‘Makers Space’ in various semi government and government schools of Mussoorie, namely Ghananand Government Intermediate College, Sanatan Dharam Inter College and Mussoorie Girls Inter College to start with.

Members of Hilldaari, Vidhyalay Udhyam and Recity Network with Sant Nirankari Head Harbhajan Singh ji

Explaining the concept behind ‘Makers Space’ Hilldaari’s Head Arvind Shukla tells us, “In Association with Vidhyalay Udhyam from Maharashtra and Recity Network, Makers Space will be a place, in this case a class room, where we will train young students to up-cycle waste cloth to make useful items.”

Abhilash and his team of eight interns from Vidhyalay Udhyam will facilitate training sessions in these Makers Space, by imparting skills of recycling and refurbishing waste cloth by turning them into daily, useful household products such as shopping bags, mobile bags etc. Adding more, Abhilash tells us, “Maker Space is a space where children can make their imagination come alive with their creativity. We would like to guide and assist young minds so that they can make useful items from waste centric collection and sustain themselves and their families in the future, if the need arise.”

Zonal Incharge of Sant Nirankari Sanstha Mr.Harbhajan Singh donated a sewing machine to Ghananand Inter College, Mussoorie for the children to further this unique cause. Hilldari is in the process of identifying two more such schools in the hill-station where they can initiate the ‘Maker Space’ concept with the help of Abhilash and his teams from Vidhyalay Udhyam, Maharashtra and Recity Network.

PEN-India School students appeal to Chief Minister this Teachers Day

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September 5, 2019

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DOIWALA, On the occasion of Teacher’s Day, students of PEN-India School wished Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Trivendra Singh Rawat and also made an appeal to provide a more spacious space for the better functioning of the school.

Currently Pen-India School is running from a small rented shop in Bhaniawala which in insufficient for the proper functioning of school. Though the students have shown keenness to attend school and study, but the space constraint for growing number of students seem to be an issue.

Mr Anoop Rawat, the Founder and Chairperson of PEN-India Foundation informed, “all the children hail from extremely poor families living in Sapera Basti of Bhaniawala, no one is willing to provide a rented space to the school because of the family background of these kids.“

This year though the school received many admission applications but lack of space made it impossible for a new batch to start. Mr Santosh Budakoti, Co-founder and Director of the Foundation added, “huge number of admission applications are a symbol that PEN-India School is on the path of achieving it’s aim of providing free and quality education to the underprivileged students and in educating their parents about the importance of education.”

On the occasion of Teachers Day various programmes were organized and the school students showed their gratitude towards Ms Ritu Sharma and Ms Deepalika Negi, the two volunteer teachers of PEN-India School who received gifts from their students.

Ashish Dangwal: Winning hearts and mind

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September 5, 2019

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“As a child, I always aspired to be an actor,” Ashish Dangwal, a teacher from Government Inter College Bhankoli, in Kelsupatti of Uttarkashi, whose images of a grand, teary-eyed farewell, went viral tells me. Guess, Bollywood’s loss was Uttarakhand Education Departments gain.

Immaculately dressed, sporting a beard, tall and smart, all of 27, Ashish breaks the stereotype image of a teacher in the hills. His first posting at the age of 24, saw him as an LT teaching Social Science to students from grade 6^th – 10^th . As the years went by, he ruled not only the mind but the hearts of all those whom he interacted with.

“It was only after my graduation, that I decided to become a teacher and gave up aspirations of becoming a hero.” He went on to do his Masters in Political Science along with Diploma in Disaster Management and Human Science.

A resident of Rudraprayag, Ashish strongly believes, that what he witnessed on his farewell from the school, came as no surprise. “For three years, the people, across every age group from not only Bhankoli, but the seven villages which fall within Kelsu patti have showered their love and affection on me. I will always be indebted to them.”

He calls himself a constant learner, stating, “There are so many people in this department who are doing so much more for their students. I am young, willing to teach and learn from my elders in the field. These accolades and awards will only bring me satisfaction when ‘I’ truly believe that I have done ‘my’ job well.”

teacher, students — The teacher par excellence

 Ashish Dangwal is hopeful that the younger generation, especially his male counterparts will consider teaching as a career alternate, for he believes, “in a generation that is being brought up on 4G and 5G, we as a society stereo-type teachers in the hills to be primitive in their appearance and approach, which needs to change,” further adding, “I welcome young people to take up this noble profession and bridge this generation gap with their youthful vision and approach.”

 Today, Ashish has joined as a Social Science Lecturer, in Tehri Garhwal . Geared up to motivate and make a lasting impact on the lives of his future students who are no strangers to their ‘hero’s heart winning streak.

Twinkle, Twinkle little Star: Prakriti Garbyal

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September 4, 2019

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Model, Ramp — Shining Star in all her glory

Pithoragarh, “My maternal grandmother raised me to be a Queen, and I am making my way to the top, slow and steady” says an excited 15-year-old Prakriti Garbyal who just got home after winning the “Miss Teen India Perfect Selfie Award “ at the Alee Club Miss and Mr. Teen India 2019, held on the 25th of August in New Delhi.

Born to a Social Worker father and her mother, a teacher in Dhaarchula, Pithoragarh district. The 2^nd amongst three siblings is already making heads turn.

Class 10^th Art student, Prakriti Garbyal gave her first audition on 22^nd of June this year and then made her way up from amongst 54 girls and 43 boys from all over India, to be in the final Top 15.

Prakriti’s debut into the glamour world was not alone. Her immediate and extended family came out in full support to guide her along the way. Prakriti took helpful tips from YouTube while her maternal aunt taught her, “nuances of modelling and body language and groomed me to a great extent,” she adds.

Teen, Model — “Miss Teen India Perfect Selfie Award“

A shy, hesitant, fresher at the Alee Club Miss and Mr. Teen India 2019 Prakriti won over her shortcomings and came out a winner, enriched with experience and confidence. Looking back she says, “It was a very motivating and educating experience. I enjoyed walking the ramp and made memories with new friends who have enriched my life.”

For now, the 15 year old wants to concentrate on her upcoming Xth board exams and finish school with flying colours. Prakriti then plans to dedicate her time and efforts polishing her modelling skills to take part in ‘India’s Top Model,’ her ultimate dream.

I am sure, this isn’t the last we have heard of this budding model that promises to bring laurels to her hometown and hill-state.

Neeru Pal, the next big talent in hip-hop music

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September 3, 2019

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rapping, music — Neeru Pal at the हसल show

Dehradun resident Niranjali Pal a.k.a Neeru Pal is synonymous with hip-hop music. This budding 22-year-old BCom graduate from Dehradun recently made her debut on an International platform. Neeru was amongst the Top 15 rappers in MTV हसल show, which went on air on 10^th of August.

Music, Rapping — Neeru Pal with her younger sibling

Neeru gave it her best. She worked hard and various screening committees noticed her raw talent as she made her way up the ladder from early July. One amongst lakhs of rappers who auditioned from all over India, Neeru made it to the 100 short-listed artists, then final 50 and then the Top 15 rappers.

Though Neeru couldn’t make it the finals, the young girl has no regrets. “When I started rapping in the year 2014. I was amongst the few ladies who were rapping back then,” adding, “I never had any formal training, but I write my own lyrics and I feel that I can express myself better by rapping, and have been recognized as one as well.”

Balancing a full-time job with her passion, the singer, composer and lyricist squeezes in two hours of daily rap. Her love for writing is an art she feels was passed down to her from her late father. “I started writing when I was in class 10^th and then found rapping the perfect way of expressing my thoughts.”

Neeru Pal lyrics are based on various social issues and some inspired from her life as well that her peer group relates to.

Neeru strongly believes that MTV हसल show, has given her the recognition she was looking for. Noticing, “There are girls now who are rapping so well that they are giving their male counter parts a run for their money.”

Today Neeru Pal sees her in-born talent as a stepping-stone forward from her humble background. She is busy honing her hip-hop skills and aiming to make a name for herself in the music industry.

We wish this talent, all the very best.

Mussoorie remembers its Uttarakhand martyrs

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September 2, 2019

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Mussoorie shoot out — Statues of Martyrs who lost their life

Mussoorie, The 25^th Death Anniversary of six martyrs who lost their life during the struggle for a separate hill-state of Uttarakhand on 2nd September, 1994 were remembered in the hill-station of, where the unfortunate shoot-out took place.

Stream of events were lined-up for the day commemorating its dearly departed. Prayers as well as garlanding of statues of martyrs by their family members and other dignitaries at took place at the Shaheed Sthal early today morning.

Dignitaries, Mussoorie, Shaheed Sthal — Dignitaries at Mussoorie Shaheed Sthal

It was a tearful reunion for the families who lost their beloved on this fateful day 25 years ago. Family members of Martyrs Hansa Dhanai, Belmati Chauhan, Balbir Negi, Rai Singh Bangari, Madan Singh Mamgain and Dhanpat Singh were in full attendance at the venue which saw people from all walks of life paying tribute. For them it was, “as if life had gone by at the blink of an eye” spoke Narottam Singh son of late Shri Dhanpat Singh.

Shopkeepers in Mussoorie kept their shutters down until 11:00 as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives. Dignitaries BJP MP Ajay Bhatt, MLA Mussoorie Ganesh Joshi, Chairman of the town Anuj Gupta, former MLA Jot Singh Gunsola, Former Chairman Manmohan Singh Malla, OP Uniyal and UKD Minister Pritam Panwar were present at the Shaeed Sthal to pay homage to the martyrs.

Prayer session in progress at Shaheed Sthal Mussoorie

Speaking at the occasion Uttarakhand Kranti Dal Minister Pritam Panwar stated, “the need of the hour is to tap migration from the hills and that will be the biggest tribute paid to our martyrs.” BJP MP Ajay Bhatt paid his heartfelt condolences to the family of martyrs, adding, “the sacrifice of the people of the town for the creation of Uttarakhand which turns 19 this November, is something the State will never forget. Everyone has been an inseparable part of this journey.”

For old timers like Professor Ganesh Saili, ‘‘if it hadn’t been for the sacrifice of these 6 people, Uttarakhand would still be a distant dream.’

Naga Adventure: Bringing home jobs

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September 1, 2019

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Naga Adventure, Camp, Uttarkashi — Entry gates of the adventure camp

Uttarkashi, This feel-good story comes to us from the hill-district of Uttarkashi where four friends have waged a war against migration, and are leading by example, inspiring others to follow suit.

Friends from village Nald, just 12 kms beyond the town of Uttarkashi, Dharmendra Panwar, Ganesh Rana, Deepak Rana and Rajneesh Rawat launched Naga Adventure Company on 21st November 2018. Like all beginnings, teething troubles plagued the four young men but they faced all the difficulties with their chin held-up high.

Aged between 25 and 28 when most young men move to the promising plains of India, dreaming of a better, brighter future, they stuck to their guns and were determined to bring prosperity to their home-land.

Zipline, Naga Adventure, Uttarkashi — Naga Adventure Zip line in Uttarkashi

Located at 1600 meters above sea level, amidst thick deodar forest, Naga Adventure is one-of-its-kind camp where local employees from the village earn money assisting the youth and their endeavour, at their doorstep.

Ganesh, briefs us about why they thought of setting up an adventure camp in Uttarkashi, “the town is a tourist-hub, and we wanted to make the most of this opportunity to promote and provide job opportunities to the local here.”

Almost a year since it opened it gates, Naga Adventure has served more than 1500 tourists visiting the area.

Talking more about Naga Adventure, Dharmendra tells us, “Naga Adventure gives you a chance to enjoy different adventure sports. Zip lines, high-rope course, trekking, camping, etc, we give every age group a taste of true adventure in scenic locale.”

Deepak add,“My colleagues are well trained and have a lot of experience in this field.” He further adds, “The camp gives complete facilities to tourists coming from all over the globe looking for outdoor and adventure.”

About future aspirations, Rajneesh tells us, “in the future, we want to develop this area so that we can generate more employment opportunities and put Uttarkashi on the world map for adventure.”

The drive to do something for their district has won Dharmendra Panwar, Ganesh Rana, Deepak Rana and Rajneesh Rawat praise from not only those who come visit but also from those whose lives they have touched.

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