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November 5, 2014

ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਮੈਡੀਕਲ ਕੈਂਪ ਦੌਰਾਨ ੧੬੫੦ ਮਰੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਦਾ ਮੁਆਇਨਾਂ

ਚੀਮਾਂ ਮੰਡੀ: ਮਾਨਵਤਾ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਲਈ ਯਤਨਸ਼ੀਲ ਕਲਗੀਧਰ ਟ੍ਰਸਟ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਲੋਂ ਵਿੱਦਿਆ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ-ਨਾਲ ਮਨੁੱਖੀ ਸਿਹਤ ਸੁਧਾਰ ਲਈ ਪੇਂਡੂ ਇਲਾਕਿਆਂ ‘ਚ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਮੈਡੀਕਲ ਕੈਂਪ ਲਗਾਉਣਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਹੀ ਸ਼ਲਾਘਾਯੋਗ ਉਪਰਾਲਾ ਹੈ, ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਕੈਂਪਾਂ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਆਰਥਿਕ ਤੌਰ ‘ਤੇ ਗਰੀਬ ਮਰੀਜ਼ ਅਪਣਾ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਇਲਾਜ ਕਰਵਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ। ਇਹ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਸ੍ਰ. ਵਿਨਰਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਗੋਲਡੀ ਡਾਇਰੈਕਟਰ ਪੇਡਾ ਵਲੋਂ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਰਾਜੀਆ ਵਿਖੇ ਕਲਗੀਧਰ ਟ੍ਰਸਟ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਲੋਂ ਲਗਾਏ ਗਏ ੬੨ਵੇਂ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਮੈਡੀਕਲ ਚੈਕਅਪ ਕੈਂਪ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਸੰਬੋਧਨ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਆਖੇ।ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਨਿਸ਼ਕਾਮ ਮੈਡੀਕਲ ਕੇਅਰ ਸੁਸਾਇਟੀ ਪਟਿਆਲਾ ਦੇ ਡਾਕਟਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਟੀਮ ਵਲੋਂ ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਬੀਮਾਰੀਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਪੀੜ੍ਹਤ ਤਕਰੀਬਨ ੧੬੫੦ ਮਰੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਦਾ ਮੁਆਇਨਾਂ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਅਤੇ ਕਲਗੀਧਰ ਟ੍ਰਸਟ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਲੋਂ ਮਰੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਦੇ ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਟੈਸਟ ਬਿੱਲਕੁਲ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਕੀਤੇ ਗਏ ਅਤੇ ਦਵਾਈਆਂ ਵੀ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਵੰਡੀਆਂ ਗਈਆਂ।ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਰਾਜੀਆ ਲਈ ਜ਼ਮੀਨ ਦਾਨ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ‘ਚੋਂ ਸ੍ਰ. ਬਲਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਵਲੋਂ ਸ੍ਰ. ਵਿਨਰਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਗੋਲਡੀ ਅਤੇ ਸਮੂਹ ਡਾਕਟਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਿਰੋਪਾਓ ਅਤੇ ਸਨਮਾਨ ਚਿੰਨ੍ਹ ਦੇ ਕੇ ਸਨਮਾਨਿਤ ਕੀਤਾ।ਪ੍ਰਿੰਸੀਪਲ ਬਲਜੀਤ ਕੌਰ ਚੀਮਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਿੰਸੀਪਲ ਅਮਨਦੀਪ ਕੌਰ ਰਾਜੀਆ ਨੇ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ੧੪, ੧੫ ਅਤੇ ੧੬ ਨਵੰਬਰ ਨੂੰ ਅਕਾਲ ਚੈਰੀਟੇਬਲ ਹਸਪਤਾਲ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿਖੇ ਇਸ ਕੈਂਪ ਚੋਂ ਚੁਣੇ ਗਏ ਮਰੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਦੇ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਆਪ੍ਰੇਸ਼ਨ ਕੀਤੇ ਜਾਣਗੇ।ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਡਾ. ਐੱਚ.ਪੀ.ਐੱਸ ਸੰਧੂ, ਡਾ. ਗੁਰਮੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ, ਡਾ. ਪੀ.ਕੇ ਮਿੱਤਲ, ਡਾ. ਡੀ.ਐੱਸ.ਗਿੱਲ, ਡਾ. ਉਪਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ, ਡਾ. ਮਨੋਹਰ ਸਿੰਘ, ਡਾ. ਰਣਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ, ਡਾ. ਮੋਨਾ ਗੁਰਕਿਰਨ, ਡਾ. ਰਾਹੁਲ ਕੁਮਾਰ ਬਾਂਸਲ, ਡਾ. ਹਰਸਿਮਰਨ ਸਿੰਘ, ਡਾ. ਕੇ.ਐੱਸ.ਵਾਲੀਆ, ਡਾ. ਬ੍ਰਹਮਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ, ਡਾ. ਦੀਪਮਾਲਾ, ਡਾ. ਰੀਨਾ ਗਰਗ, ਡਾ. ਸ਼ਿਵਰਾਜ, ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਕ ਸ੍ਰ. ਐੱਮ.ਆਰ.ਐੱਸ.ਮਹਿਤਾ, ਸ੍ਰ. ਗੁਰਬਖਸ਼ ਸਿੰਘ ਢੀਂਗਰਾ ਆਦਿ ਹਾਜ਼ਰ ਸਨ।

~ ਜਸਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸ਼ੇਰੋਂ

November 4, 2014

Singh bikes away for a Cause!

Jasmit Arora completed his Panj Takht yatra on bike from Bharuch, Gujrat supporting the Noble cause #SaveGirlChild He spreads this humanitarian message of treating a girl child no less than a blessing from God. Saving a Girl child helps not only us but atleast 7 families in securing a brighter future ahead! His 5940 […]

Jasmit Arora completed his Panj Takht yatra on bike from Bharuch, Gujrat supporting the Noble cause #SaveGirlChild

Singh bikes away for a Cause!

He spreads this humanitarian message of treating a girl child no less than a blessing from God. Saving a Girl child helps not only us but atleast 7 families in securing a brighter future ahead!

His 5940 km round journey included the Takht Sri Hajur Sahib, Sri Patna Sahib, Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Takht Sri DamDama Sahib and Akal Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib and then to Bharuch.

Singh bikes away for a Cause!

His dedication to stand by this noble cause is appreciable!

#BaruSahib appreciates his dedication to spread this mission.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 4th Nov ’14

November 4, 2014

Sports Competition held at Akal Academy Bagha!

Akal Academy Bagha organized its Sports Event which introduced a plethora of competitive activities for the students. The students participated energetically in competitive activities such as 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m races, long jump, high jump, short-put. The day was well planned with the students participating in them with all enthusiasm and […]

The day was well planned with the students participating in them with all enthusiasm and winning medals in appreciation.

The event was witnessed by the Principal who gave an inspiring speech to further motivate the students to build in an active and fit generation ahead!

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~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 4th Nov ’14

November 4, 2014

1,00,000 devotees converge at Yuba City Parade!

Thousands of devotees across the US turned out for the Nagar Kirtan (35th Sikh Parade) to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhs at Yuba City in California on Sunday. Led by the Panj Pyaras (five Sikh clerics), the religious parade was taken out about 125 miles […]

Led by the Panj Pyaras (five Sikh clerics), the religious parade was taken out about 125 miles from the San Francisco Bay Area.

Yuba City has developed into a trading and service centre. The city is known for having a sizeable Sikh community.

Yuba City Nagar Kirtan draws over 100,000 Sikhs from around North America.

Each year, on the first Sunday of November, Sikhs from the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom and the rest of the world commemorate the receiving of the Guru Granth Sahib in 1708 by the Sikhs.

At the gurdwara, built in 1969 on the 500th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, Sikh devotees thronged in large numbers to pay their obeisance to the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, while displaying their political, social and economic strength in the states.

Tajinder Singh Dosanjh, a senior member of the committee, said over 85,000 devotees from US and other countries had assembled for the parade. He said it helps people to meet each other and offers a platform to Sikhs to discuss their issues.

Flower petals were spread all around from a helicopter hovering above ceremonial dais and the path of the parade. The devotees attended a free Langar (community kitchen) on the roadside. Many US Congressmen attended the parade.

Dr Pritpal Singh, coordinator American Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee, said that such a gathering not only showed the Sikh community’s social bonding, but also demonstrated its political and economic strength in the state.

Sikhs leaders said such gatherings help to spread awareness about the achievements of the community in the United States, especially after the Wisconsin Gurdwara killings.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 4th Nov ’14

November 4, 2014

Akal Academy Kajri Celebrates The National Unity Day!

Good leaders are trailblazers, making a path for others to follow but great leaders, however, inspire their people to walk together and achieve greater. To enliven the same spirit of togetherness, Akal Academy Kajri Niranjanpur U.P. celebrated the National Unity Day by carrying out variety of programmes and group activities, and competitions.

Akal Academy Kajri Celebrates The National Unity Day!

The pledge ceremony was surpassed by plethora of activities and group completions to mark the occasion. Poster Making Competition students witnessed the participation of students who enthusiastically exhibited their drawing skills. Students displayed their imagination and creativity in Slogan Writing completion.

Akal Academy Kajri Celebrates The National Unity Day!

Students belonging to various houses participated in debates on topics like ‘India is more United Now than the Past’.

Students enthusiastically displayed their patriotic vocal skills on National Integration theme which inculcated a sense of national Unity among them.

Akal Academy Kajri Celebrates The National Unity Day!

In her message, the Principal, Mrs. Simran Thind exhorted the students to dedicate themselves to preserve the unity and security of the nation.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 4th Nov ’14

November 3, 2014

Inter academy sports meeting at Akal Academy, Dhugga Kalan!

Inter academy sports meet was held at Akal Academy, Dhugga Kalan keeping in mind the perspective of creating a healthy & fit generation. Students of all age groups were seen participating in various fun and exciting sporting activities. They were awarded medals according to their performances. The Principal and the Chief guest further encouraged the […]

They were awarded medals according to their performances. The Principal and the Chief guest further encouraged the students by acknowledging their achievements & the participation levels, widening the talent pool and helping young people lead a healthier, more active lifestyle.

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~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 3rd Nov ’14

November 2, 2014

Another milestone for Canadian Sikhs to proudly serve the country!

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped Master Seaman Wanda McDonald become the first Sikh woman to wear the turban while serving in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). McDonald, a Sonar operator based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, joined the RCN in 1997 and became interested in the Sikh faith three years ago. After […]

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped Master Seaman Wanda McDonald become the first Sikh woman to wear the turban while serving in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).

McDonald, a Sonar operator based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, joined the RCN in 1997 and became interested in the Sikh faith three years ago. After deciding to become an initiated or Amritdhari Sikh, she requested permission to wear the turban on duty.

The Canadian Forces now allow both Sikh men and women to wear turbans and the Sikh articles of faith while serving.

McDonald has now been given permission and has begun to wear her turban full time while on duty. She said today, “as the first Sikh woman in the Royal Canadian Navy to be approved to serve while wearing a turban, I feel fortunate to be given this opportunity. Military service is a very rewarding career, and I hope that my example will inspire other Canadian Sikh women to follow this path; to be able serve their country without worrying about having to compromise their identity as a Sikh. “

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 2nd Nov ’14

November 1, 2014

84′ Riots Victim – Attar Kaur’s Son Gurdial Singh, a pass out from Akal Academy Baru Sahib has gone for Legal Studies to UK

Know More to the most heart-touching struggle of her strong-headed mother, Attar Kaur, bruised by the blemishes of Sikh Massacre’84 Winter 1984 had shattered the life of Attar Kaur into pieces which rendered her hopeless. Collecting the miseries of her tragic life, she gathered courage and strength to start afresh but during this while, she […]

Know More to the most heart-touching struggle of her strong-headed mother, Attar Kaur, bruised by the blemishes of Sikh Massacre’84

Winter 1984 had shattered the life of Attar Kaur into pieces which rendered her hopeless. Collecting the miseries of her tragic life, she gathered courage and strength to start afresh but during this while, she lost her husband and their source of livelihood. The family plummeted from middle-class status to being homeless and penniless.

The rioters mercilessly killed her husband Kirpal Singh, his electronic shop was pillaged.

Attar was dawned on with harsh realities of life being the sole caretaker of her seven children—four sons and three daughters—and her mother-in-law. One of them was just a month old. Yet she decided to fight by, refusing to be swamped by fate. She stitched clothes in a factory, cooked and cleaned as a maid in the nearby kothis and worked for 25 years in a government school in Janakpuri as ‘a water woman’, serving water to kids.

The minute details of her life illustrate what she endured all her life.

“Every day, I travelled by DTC to a sewing factory in Naraina where I worked from 9.30am to 5.30pm for Rs 250 a month. A gurdwara committee gave us another Rs 250 every month. That’s all we had to run the kitchen,” says Attar, now in her sixties.
The state of her children was her utmost concern. Her eldest son, thrashed by the rioters, had undergone a heart surgery. She recalls two of her other sons were saved by a Muslim neighbour, who quickly chopped off their hair.

She knew Tilak Vihar wasn’t the best place to bring up kids and was scared by the fact how other boys in the neighbourhood often strayed to the wild side and lost their way to drugs; even life. She did not want her kids to fall in this trap.

By God’s grace, nobody in the family took to drugs and her concerns were eased partially after a Sikh forum sent two of her sons to Baru Sahib in Himachal Pradesh giving a her a new ray of hope. Her younger son, Gurdial Singh, a pass out Akal Academy, Baru Sahib added a pride moment to the painful history of his family.

He is currently doing a course in legal affairs in the United Kingdom. Hope still floats for the family.

The bitter memories of 1984 still make her cry. She recalls making countless visits to Karkardooma court. It makes her inconsolable that the testimonies came to nothing.

~ Source: Times of India

November 1, 2014

A Two day Social Science Workshop held at Akal Academy Kajri!

Good teachers form the foundation of good schools, and improving teachers’ skills and knowledge is one of the most important investments that can bring progress and success in teaching- learning scenario.

A Two day Social Science Workshop held at Akal Academy Kajri!

Bringing this core concern to the forefront, Akal Academy Kajri under the auspices of Kalgidhar Education Trust, Baru Sahib HP held Social Science Teachers’ Skill Development Workshop on 18th and 19th October 2014.

The first day began with shabads by Akal Academy Students followed by the warm welcome of our resource person who is a renowned educationist & author of school books Mrs. Gita Duggal

A Two day Social Science Workshop held at Akal Academy Kajri!

The first day of the workshop was devoted to discussion on Major teaching- learning aspects of Social Sciences. The resource person using the audio-visual devices highlighted on how to introduce the topic using visual simulations.

Use of Timelines, symbols, acronyms, brain-storming, role modeling techniques were discussed and practiced. Teachers’ queries were addressed with illustrations.

A Two day Social Science Workshop held at Akal Academy Kajri!

The second day of the workshop was purely practical based. Lot of Map reading and location finding devices were studied and practiced by the teachers. Debate on ‘Need for Second Green Revolution’ was conducted.

Teachers’ queries regarding difficulties in teaching Geography were addressed. Mrs. Gita Duggal stressed upon the need for teaching Geography through field trips, model making, and showing real objects to learners.

By the end of the workshop, the participating teachers were asked to demonstrate their learning experiences.

The Principal Akal Academy Kajri, Mr. Pargat Singh, HOD Department of Social Sciences, observed the performance of demonstrating teachers.

Special thanks was conveyed to Kalghidhar Education Trust Baru sahib administration for imparting teachers with a new Skill learning.

~ Tapasleen Kaur
~ New Delhi, 1st Nov ’14

November 1, 2014

5th National Painting Competition on Water Conservation- 2014!

Akal Academy Bhadaur organized a school level competition for the students of 6^th, 7^th,8^th standards on Thursday i.e. 30^th of Oct, 2014 in the central corridor. The painting competition was aimed to make the children aware about need of conserving the precious resource water and involvement of parents in this Noble Cause. In this competition conducted by Drawing Teachers, 5 students were selected from each class and section. The theme for the painting competition was; “SAVE WATER, LIVE BETTER”