Stir against property tax hike to continue in Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Chandigarh Residents Association Welfare Association (CRAWFED) president Hitesh Puri said the Federation will continue its opposition against the hike in property tax despite the partial rollback. The decision of reduction, he said, was unilateral without taking into consideration the voice of the MC House which is democratic elected body. “It is against democracy," he added. Garg, president of Second Innings Association, said, “After all, the tax has been doubled. Such tactics are not new and are used to pacify the public as if some relief has been given." TNS

Talk on Inclusive schooling held

Chandigarh: Panjab University hosted a webinar on the theme “Towards Inclusive and Equitable STEM Education: The Status and Issues of the Students of Marginal Communities". Educator, Researcher and Advocate in University of Toronto, Canada Lilian Obazei delivered the talk at the programme organised by Department of Education in collaboration with Dean International Students. The session emphasised on the role of critical social theory and culturally responsive leadership to inform school leadership practice in creating more inclusive schooling environments TNS

Edu initiative marks anniv

Chandigarh: The first annual function of Jang and Rani Delaware Foundation’s educational initiative was held at Government Model Senior Secondary School in Dhanas on Wednesday. Founded by Jang Dilawari, former Head Gastroenterology PGI, and his wife Rani Dilawari, the foundation provides special teaching for 7-8 year underperforming children of the government schools. Inaugurating the function, HPS Brar, Director, School Education, Chandigarh, lauded the foundation’s initiative for helping the children of government schools and urged them to cover other schools. TNS

Model United Nations in August

Chandigarh: Chitkara University will host the Ivy League Model United Nations Conference India from August 8 to 10. Spearheaded by the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), the conference is committed to developing future leaders through diplomatic simulations. The edition will welcome 1,200 to 1,500 high school students from Classes 8 to 12 across the countr will welcome 1,200 to 1,500 high school students from Classes 8 to 12 across the country. TNS

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