World Environment Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by Sangeen Shakti Brigade on 5 th June, 2022 in Roorkee to raise awareness amongst people from all spheres of life regarding the significance of safe, clean and sustainable environment.

World Environment Day Celebrated With Great Enthusiasm By Sangeen Shakti Brigade

Prayagraj: The holy month of 'Sawan' (Shravan) commenced with great enthusiasm as a large number of devotees were seen visiting the temple to offer prayers to Lord Shiva on Thursday after bathing at a 'Sangam' and 'Dashashwamedh Ghat' in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.Prayagraj is the biggest pilgrimage for the Hindus as the water from the banks of River Ganga, where Lord Brahma performed 10 Ahwamedh Yagya, is considered very sacred.The Kanwariyas, performing Kanwar Yatra take this water to reach Lord Shiva's temple. Ones who worship the lord believe that the water from the banks of River Ganga where Brahma had performed 'Yagyas' is most desirable by the diety.The police have made all the necessary arrangements for ensuring the smooth continuation of the Kanwar Yatra. Besides the cleanliness of ghat areas, the administration has also deployed police forces for security purposes.Meanwhile, the highway from Prayagraj to Banaras has also been made a single route so that only Kanwariyas can move there, while all the other vehicles will run on the other track.The 'Kanwar Yatra' is an annual pilgrimage for Lord Shiva's devotees. The Kanwariyas visit places like Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand and Sultanganj in Bihar to fetch the holy water of River Ganga and then worship the God with the same water.Considering that Kanwar Yatra did not take place for the last two years, the administrations have been adopting all the necessary measures to avoid any untoward incident during the holy pilgrimage.The Delhi Traffic Police has made elaborate arrangements to segregate the movement of Kanwarias and other road users and to minimize inconvenience to the general public and devotees from July 14 to July 26, as the Kanwariyas will enter East District from Maharajpur and Gazipur check post side and will be leaving Delhi for their respective destinations.Whereas, the Uttarakhand administration has said that pilgrims with swords, tridents and other such harmful objects will not be allowed during the Kanwar Yatra.Shravan, the fifth month in the Hindu calendar, is considered to be the most auspicious month of the year. It holds great significance for devotees of Lord Shiva, who is the Supreme Lord, the creator, protector, and destroyer of the universe according to Hindu religious beliefs.During this month, the devotees observe fasts on Mondays which are considered to be particularly auspicious days of the month. Lord Shiva is worshipped on Mondays throughout the year and the Mondays of this month are especially significant with the whole month being dedicated to the lord. The festival is celebrated predominantly in North India.This year Sawan started on July 14 and will end on August 12. Four Mondays fall during this period- July 18, July 25, August 1, and August 8.&nbsp;—ANI

The holy month of 'Sawan' (Shravan) commenced with great enthusiasm as a large number of devotees were seen visiting the temple to offer prayers to Lord Shiva on Thursday after bathing at a 'Sangam' and 'Dashashwamedh Ghat' in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

Holy Month Of 'Sawan' Begins With Great Enthusiasm

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that the Rakhi is a symbol of the sacred relationship of brother and sister while adding that Raksha Bandhan communicates zeal and enthusiasm in life along with mutual brotherhood.
On the eve of Raksha Bandhan, a large number of women of the state tied rakhi to the Chief Minister at his residence and Chief Sevak Sadan auditorium and wished him a long life.
"The festival of Rakhi is a symbol of the sacred relationship of brother and sister. The festival communicates zeal and enthusiasm in life along with mutual brotherhood. Festivals are our identity. Festivals play an important role in maintaining the ancient culture," he said.
The Chief Minister said that our mother power has a big role in the development of the state.
"Our mothers and sisters have also contributed a lot in breaking the myth of the same party not forming the government for the second time in the state," he said.
Dhami said that the standard of living of the women of the state should be high and we are constantly striving to bring revolutionary changes in their lives.
He said that a committee has been constituted under the chairmanship of Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, the symbol of mother power, to implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state.
With the arrangement to provide three gas cylinders to poor women in the state, the old age pension to both the old husband and wife has been increased from Rs 1000 to Rs 1500 per month. "It is our endeavour to make Uttarakhand a drug-free and corruption-free state. For this, the formation of Anti-Narcotics Cell and restructuring of the structure of Vigilance, 1064 No. has been issued for complaints," he said.
Raksha Bandhan is that time of the year when brothers and sisters come together to celebrate their special bond. As per rituals, sisters tie a sacred thread on brothers' wrists and in return brothers shower them with presents. —ANI

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that the Rakhi is a symbol of the sacred relationship of brother and sister while adding that Raksha Bandhan communicates zeal and enthusiasm in life along with mutual brotherhood.

Raksha Bandhan Communicates Zeal, Enthusiasm In Life Along With Mutual Brotherhood: Dhami

New Delhi (The Hawk): Special Campaign 2.0 is an ongoing endeavour undertaken by the Ministry of Electronics &amp; Information Technology (MeitY) from 02.10.2022 to 31.010.2022 to undertake Swachhta activities within office premises of the Ministry and all its organizations across the country. The cleanliness drive includes not only with respect to the external physical cleanliness but also the cleanliness in the cyber world, to enhance cyber security, cyber safety and cyber hygiene.
The Government of India is committed to bring in an Open, Safe &amp; Trusted and Accountable internet for its users in India. The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) celebrated the month of October 2022 as the Cyber Security month. CERT-In along with ISEA had a regular presence on major Social Media platforms such as Twitter to enhance awareness on Cyber Swachhta in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
A day-wise action plan has been prepared for implementation by MeitY and its organizations. Pledge was taken on commencement of Special Campaign 2.0 on 2nd October, 2022. OOn the same day, a Fit India Run of 3.0 kms was organized from Electronics Niketan office complex to Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium &amp; back.
On October 11, 2022, a Blood Donation Camp was organized at Electronics Niketan building with the coordination of AIIMS doctors. Around 70 officers from MeitY donated their blood. During this Special Campaign, an e-Waste Pledge ceremony was organized by MyGov on Plastic Waste Management &amp; ban on Single-Use Plastic (SUP) and Solid &amp; Liquid waste management. A major cleanliness drive has been undertaken in the Electronics Niketan building and also across all MeitY organizations in the country. This includes general cleaning activities, in and around office premises.

Special Campaign 2.0 is an ongoing endeavour undertaken by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) from 02.10.2022 to 31.010.2022 to undertake Swachhta activities within office premises of the Ministry and all its organizations across the country. 

Various Offices Under Ministry Of Electronics & IT Participate In Special Campaign 2.0 With Enthusiasm

New Delhi (The Hawk): The Special Campaign 2.0 on Disposal of Pending References and Cleanliness was launched on 2nd October 2022 to institutionalize Swachhata/cleanliness and reduce pendency in Ministries, Departments, attached &amp; subordinate offices of the Government of India. The month-long campaign is set to conclude on 31st October 2022. The objectives of this campaign are also to strengthen internal monitoring mechanisms for Swachhata and other activities, train officers in record management, digitization of physical records and setting up protocols.
Taking forward this objective various Ministries and Departments have taken the campaign in true spirit and undertaken various activities with full enthusiasm and festive fervor to achieve these objectives in a wholesome manner. A holistic approach was adopted by the department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti to organize cleanliness activities both indoors and outdoors of the office premises. Various Divisions/Offices under the Department have paid utmost attention in making the campaign a huge success. Central Water Commission &amp; Central Ground Water Board have been showcasing noteworthy efforts in this field.
Special attention laid on cleaning surroundings of various water bodies across the nation
CGWB holds cleanliness drive at Kudia Ghat on bank of river Gomti, Lucknow
Cleanliness drive by CGWB in Bhubaneshwar at Khandagiri Archeological site
Employees &amp; officers of CWC at Ayodhya site under Upper Ganga Basin Organization took an oath to maintain a plastic-free campus
National Water Academy holds cleanliness drive on the bank of Khadakwasla Dam
The cleanliness drive was organized by CGWB in schools, parks, office premises, lakes, ponds, riversides, etc. in various cities like Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jammu, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Raipur, Jaipur, Dehradun, etc. Special attention was given by the department to clean the surrounding areas of various water bodies like ponds, lakes, and rivers in various cities across the nation. CGWB, Nagpur &amp; Division-VI Nagpur organized Cleanliness Program under the Special campaign 2.0 at Police Talab, T Junction, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
CGWB, Lucknow carried out an external cleanliness drive at Kudia Ghat on the bank of river Gomti, Lucknow, and brought incredible change is the existing conditions of the surrounding areas. Additionally, the cleanliness drive was organized by the Central Ground Water Board, Bhubaneshwar at Khandagiri Archeological site leaving no stones unturned.
The employees and officers at the Ayodhya site under the Upper Ganga Basin Organization of CWC took an oath to maintain a plastic-free campus by organizing cleanliness and awareness programs under the Special Cleanliness Campaign 2.0
Officers and staff from the National Water Academy conducted a cleanliness drive on the bank of the Khadakwasla Dam as part of the campaign. Giving further impetus to the campaign objective, NMCG organized a cleanliness drive inside the office by identifying and eliminating redundant files. Similarly, the office of NWDA, CSMRS, and CWPRS also carried out noteworthy efforts to reduce pendency in their respective departments and ensure cleanliness in and around the office premises. Special Campaign 2.0 is a holistic and integrated approach that focuses on the proposed activities as part of this initiative that highlights the importance of maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in daily activities.

The Special Campaign 2.0 on Disposal of Pending References and Cleanliness was launched on 2nd October 2022 to institutionalize Swachhata/cleanliness and reduce pendency in Ministries, Departments, attached & subordinate offices of the Government of India.

Various Offices Under Ministry Of Jal Shakti Participate In Special Campaign 2.0 With Enthusiasm & Festive Fervor

The character stands for an attribute or a quality that defines persons moral and ethical actions and reactions. Though the character is used in different senses here we deal with What is Wrong and What is Right in general. Moreover, it is character education in particular that this article deals with. Character Education is an educational system imparted to kids for developing in them those qualities which are universally accepted desirable by a society. To have good character and developing such personal qualities is, therefore, the purpose of Character Education.
The concept of Character Education is very old as it is taught to us by Parents and Religion. In the west, these are vying for adoption by, schools and businesses. Some are commercial, some non-profit and many are uniquely devised by states, districts and schools, themselves. A common approach of these programs is to provide a list of principles, pillars, values or virtues, which are memorized or around which themed activities are planned. It is commonly claimed that the values included in any particular list are universally recognized. However, there is no agreement among the competing programs on core values (e.g., honesty, stewardship, kindness, generosity, courage, freedom, justice, equality, and respect) or even how many to list. There is also no common or standard means for assessing, implementing or evaluating programs.

<h2>Methods of Character Education</h2>
There is no common practice of imparting Character Education or Values Education to children. It is mainly because there is a lack of standards in character education and how and by whom it is to be imparted.
Broadly we can consider some approaches towards this education which are a part of schooling. These are mainly as follows:

Praise and Reward: This approach seeks to make virtue into habit using Positive Reinforcement. Elements include At The Spot Deliberate Praise of students and Awarding for Constructive Skills.
Forced Formality: It focuses on strict, uniform compliance with specific rules of conduct, (i.e., walking in lines, arms at one's sides), or formal forms of address ("yes sir," "no ma'am"), or other procedures deemed to promote order or respect of adults.
Define and Drill: It teaches students to memorize a list of values and the definition of each. Students' simple memorization of definitions seems to be equated with their development of the far more complex capacity for making moral decisions.
Cheerleading: It involves multicoloured posters, banners, and bulletin boards featuring a value or virtue of the month; lively morning public-address announcements; occasional motivational assemblies; and possibly a high-profile event such as a fund-raiser for a good cause.
Counselling: It requires school counsellors to impart moral values through individual or group sessions.
These approaches aim for quick behavioural results, rather than helping students better understand and commit to the values that are core to our society or helping them develop the skills for putting those values into action in life's complex situations. Also, the real significance of the student's actions is lost, as the reward or award becomes the primary focus. Though these are not useless they need Fine Tuning.
<h2>Effective Approaches</h2>
Refined Curriculum: It can be achieved by Integrating a certain amount of Character Education in the Curriculum.
Mode of Implementation: There is a need to diversify the means of implementing these can be done through faculty, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, maintenance staff, etc.&nbsp;
The sense of Enthusiasm: The education needs to be Enjoyable and Informal so that it is not Boring and Imposing. It can be done through Practical Activities outside the classroom
Parent Participation: By holding certain workshops parents can be taught to reduce the negative effects of TV, movies, video games, and other media on children’s moral growth. -- Vijay GarG

Character Education is an educational system imparted to kids for developing in them those qualities which are universally accepted desirable by a society. 

Character Education

Dehradun (The Hawk): The Uttarakhand Chapter of FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) celebrated the International Day of Yoga with great zeal and enthusiasm at Olympus High today. To celebrate the day, FLO hosted a Fitness and Yoga Session by National Gold Medalist in Powerlifting Ekta Kapoor, along with the Founder of MountStrong Gym, Shashank Khanduri. The program also featured a specialist talk by Dr. Raj Pratap Singh, Head of Cardiology at Graphic Era Hospital, Dehradun. The day began with an insightful briefing by an expert yoga teacher, who highlighted the immense benefits of yogic exercises on individual health. This was followed by a comprehensive practice session, where participants, including FLO members, staff, and students of Olympus High, actively engaged in various asanas and exercises to prepare their bodies for yoga practice. The session included Yogasanas, Kapalbhati, Pranayama, Dhyana, Sankalpa, and Meditation, following the common protocol issued by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. Prayers were recited before and after the program, creating a serene atmosphere. Dr. Raj Pratap delivered a talk on 'Towards Heart Health' where he enlightened the participants about the scientific relevance and importance of yoga and diet in our daily lives. He emphasized the perpetual benefits of regular yoga practice in reducing work-related stress, leading to a healthier body and mind. During the event, FICCI FLO and GEIMS (Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This collaboration was made possible through the efforts of FLO's Chairperson, Dr. Anuradha Malla, and the Manager of Sales &amp; Marketing GEIMS. The program concluded with an inspiring speech by the Chairperson FLO Uttarakhand, Dr. Anuradha Malla, followed by a Vote of Thanks by Senior Vice Chairperson FLO Charu Chauhan. The speakers emphasized the transformative power of yoga and its ability to foster inner peace, promote holistic health, and contribute to a more balanced and harmonious world. Among the dignitaries present was the Managing Director of Olympus High, Dr. Kunal Shamshere Malla, the Immediate Past Chairperson of FLO, Dr. Neha Sharma, the Executive Committee and members of FLO, and the staff of Olympus High.

The Uttarakhand Chapter of FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) celebrated the International Day of Yoga

FICCI Ladies Organization Celebrates International Day Of Yoga With Enthusiasm

New Delhi: The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) on Friday -- during the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) polls -- claimed that fake voting was conducted at Lakshmibai College, adding the college administration was also involved in the irregularities.
Targetting the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the NSUI said "Delhi University has become a puppet in the hands of the ABVP". The varsity, however, has dismissed the allegations.&nbsp;
NSUI Delhi in-charge Nitish Gaur said the university administration was pressurising people "to vote in favour of the other group".&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the ABVP has dismissed all the claims as "lies", saying "the students are voting of their own free will and a lot of enthusiasm can be seen among the students regarding voting".
ABVP's Aparajita, who is contesting for the post of Secretary, said: "I am visiting various colleges of Delhi University. I am appealing to all the students of Delhi University, especially the girl students, to cast vote for ABVP.&nbsp;
"ABVP is the only student organisation that has fought for women's rights on campus and women's empowerment in the university. I fully believe and request that our sisters at Delhi University will exercise their right to vote. Their representation, their voice in DUSU and their vote in favor of ABVP," she added.
On Friday, the North Campus of Delhi University was seen painted in the colours of the student union elections.&nbsp;
Voting for the student union elections had started since morning. At many places, students who came to vote for the first time were presented with roses.&nbsp;
In some places, security personnel were seen using drones to monitor the overall scenario.&nbsp;
Besides, in some spots, arrangements were made to provide cold water to the students who came to vote.
A total of 24 candidates are in the fray for four posts.&nbsp;
Voting took place in the morning colleges of Delhi University from 8.30 a.m. In the evening colleges, it would be held from 3 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
The student body polls are being held in Delhi University after a gap of three years.&nbsp;
DUSU elections were held last in the year 2019-20.&nbsp;
After that, the polls could not be held due to the Covid-induced crises.
—IANS

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) on Friday -- during the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) polls -- claimed that fake voting was conducted

DUSU elections: NSUI, ABVP trade barbs on poll day

Los Angeles [US]: Comedian and actor Richard Lewis has died, according to his publicist, Jeff Abraham. He was 76. Abraham told CNN in an email that the entertainer died 'peacefully' at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack.
In April 2023, Richard stated that he had Parkinson's disease. Lewis, known as a comic's comic, made his debut appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' in 1974 and quickly rose to prominence in the late-night comedy scene. On-screen, Lewis has played himself for years on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' opposite his friend Larry David, at one point joking during an episode this season about which one of them looked worse. As his career grew with cable specials in the 1980s, Lewis transitioned into acting, starring opposite Jamie Lee Curtis in the sitcom "Anything but Love," playing Prince John in Mel Brooks' movie comedy "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," and breaking into drama as a struggling alcoholic in the 1995 film "Drunks." In a statement, a representative for HBO (which, like CNN, is a Warner Bros. Discovery branch) claimed Lewis' "comedic brilliance, wit, and talent were unmatched." "Richard will always be a cherished member of the HBO and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' families, our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and all the fans who could count on Richard to brighten their days with laughter," the statement went on to say. Lewis, who is arguably best recognised for his role on "Curb," recently revealed that the decision to play himself on the hit series was the brainchild of creator David. "It's spectacularly unique to be able to be in a scene where other actors are not themselves and I'm myself," Lewis told Vanity Fair in an interview that was published earlier this month.
Lewis and David's bond went beyond the screen; they had been in each other's lives since their 20s. Their friendship is what motivated David to invite Lewis to join the cast of "Curb." Calling David "the best friend you could ever imagine," Lewis said in the interview that "the show gives me another vehicle to express my feelings to Larry because we are the oldest of friends." After learning of his friend's death on Wednesday, David told CNN via HBO, "Richard and I were born three days apart in the same hospital, and for the majority of my life, he's been like a brother to me." He had the unusual combination of being both the funniest and the sweetest. But tonight he made me cry, and for that, I will never forgive him." Lewis, who was born in Brooklyn and raised in New Jersey, attended Ohio State University, where he wrote ad copy while moonlighting as a joke writer for comedians before embarking on his standup career. Lewis was open in interviews and in his comedy about his issues with booze and addiction. In a 2017 interview with CNN, he discussed how his decades of sobriety (he had been sober since 1994) influenced his comedic career. "I was hellbent on being honest as a comedian from the get-go and I was," he said. "But it wasn't until I admitted that I was a drunk and an alcoholic... And when I got clean and sober is when my comedy took off for me because then I was myself on stage." Lewis spent 50 years performing stand-up comedy until retiring in 2018 at Chicago's Zanies. He was notorious for making his neuroses - and hardships - the centrepiece of his show. "There's just a part of me that's always going to be never totally happy," he said in a 2020 interview with the Washington Post. However, his emotions did not always mirror his reality. "I'm thrilled to be alive," he said at the time. "I'm grateful for who's in my life. I've got great friends, a great wife, a dog, and I have a great career." Lewis' publicist stated that the comedian's wife, Joyce Lapinsky, thanks "everyone for all the love, friendship, and support and asks for privacy at this time."
—ANI

The iconic comedian and beloved "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor has passed away at 76 after a heart attack, leaving behind a legacy of laughter.

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