{
  "id": 3978878,
  "title": "Palghar NSS Students Celebrate Raksha Bandhan By Tying Rakhis To Police Personnel And Bus Employees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/palghar-nss-students-celebrate-raksha-bandhan-by-tying-rakhis-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/palghar-nss-students-celebrate-raksha-bandhan-by-tying-rakhis-to-police-personnel-and-bus-employees"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Palghar, Maharashtra, National Service Scheme (NSS) students at Sonopant Dandekar College celebrated Raksha Bandhan in a unique way. They tied rakhis to police personnel and bus depot employees, expressing their gratitude for the unsung public servants who work tirelessly to maintain law and order and ensure smooth transportation for citizens. The gesture brought joy to the police and bus depot employees, turning the simple thread of the rakhi into a symbol of social harmony, brotherhood, and humanity. The NSS volunteers conveyed their message to foster social sensitivity, responsible citizenship, and a sense of accountability towards society. The college Principal, Vice-Principal, and Dr Mahesh Deshmukh were present to guide the students, with support from NSS Programme Officers and student volunteers. The initiative was appreciated by all, adding a heartfelt dimension to the celebrations of Raksha Bandhan in Palghar.",
  "summary": "Palghar, Maharashtra: Giving the festival of Raksha Bandhan a meaningful social dimension, girl students of the National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Sonopant Dandekar College, Palghar, celebrated the occasion by tying rakhis to police personnel and bus depot employees in the city. The initiative was aimed at expressing gratitude towards those who remain on duty throughout the day and night to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}