Report by Iqbal Amin:

Srinagar,Sept 18: A Quiz Competition was today organized by Uplona Rashtriya Rifles Battalion at Haiderbeg, under the aegis of Headquarter 10 Sector Rashtriya Rifles in north kashmir.

The event witnessed participation from schools located in different parts of North Kashmir ie. Government Boys High School Arampora, Government Middle School Paripura, Madina Public School Baliharan, Government High School Gadakhod, Greenland School Daulatpura and Greenland Public School, Delina. Each team was comprised of three students from the 8th to the 10th standard.

The students were asked questions on various subjects like Science, Sports, Culture, General Knowledge, Mathematics, Kashmir history etc. In a nail-biting and closely contested event, a team from Greenland English Medium School, Delina emerged as Winner, Greenland Public School, Daulatpura as runner up and Madina Public School, Baliharan bagged 3rd prize in the event. In the end, there was an open house question and answers session, audiences actively participated and won prizes too. The winning team, runners up and second runners up were felicitated along with spot prizes for the audience. The participants were also given Certificates of Participation. Mr Gulam Mohammed Lone, Chief Education Officer, Baramulla honoured the event with his esteemed presence.

As the event was conducted amidst a COVID-19 pandemic, all safety and social distancing protocols were strictly adhered to for the children and teachers.

The event was very well received by the students, teachers and there was palpable excitement amongst them. The students and the teachers appreciated the efforts of the Army in conducting such an event during the time of pandemics.

(Greater Now News)