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Report Template

Event reports and news articles

Template Format

HEADLINE IN ALL CAPS
By: [Your Name/Designation]

[City], [Date]: [Opening Sentence - What event happened, where, and when].

[Body - 2-3 sentences. Who was the chief guest? What were the main
activities? Use simple past tense.]

[Conclusion - 1-2 sentences. How did it end? E.g., Prize distribution,
vote of thanks, or "It was a great success."]
            

Example Reports

Example 1: Annual Day Celebration

ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATED WITH SPLENDOUR
By: Ankit Sharma, Head Boy

Jaipur, November 13: St. Xavier's School, Jaipur, celebrated its
25th Annual Day function "Utsav" last evening in the school
auditorium. The Education Minister was the chief guest.

The program began with the lighting of the lamp by the chief
guest. The Principal read the school's annual report, highlighting
the students' achievements. This was followed by a colourful
cultural show, including a group dance and a play on national
integration.

The chief guest gave an inspiring speech. He then distributed
prizes to the meritorious students. The event concluded with
a vote of thanks by the Vice-Principal and the National Anthem.
              

Example 2: Free Eye Check-up Camp

FREE EYE CHECK-UP CAMP ORGANIZED
By: Sunita Jain, NSS Volunteer

Ajmer, November 13: The NSS unit of Government Sr. Sec. School,
Ajmer, organized a Free Eye Check-up Camp yesterday on the
school campus. The camp was held in collaboration with
Apollo Hospitals.

A team of famous eye specialists and doctors arrived at 9:00 AM.
The camp was inaugurated by the school Principal. Over 200
people, including students and local residents, got their
eyes checked.

The doctors provided free consultation and medicines. About
50 people were given spectacles free of cost. The camp was
a grand success and helped many needy people.
              

Example 3: Annual Sports Day

ANNUAL SPORTS DAY HELD
By: Ravi Verma, Sports Secretary

Bikaner, November 13: Modern Public School, Bikaner, held its
Annual Sports Day on November 10 on the school's sports
ground. The District Collector, Ms. Ritu Singh, was the
chief guest.

The event began with the marching of the four houses. The
Principal welcomed the chief guest and parents. Many sports
events, like 100m, 200m races, long jump, and shot put,
were held. The students also presented a colourful drill.

The chief guest gave away the medals and trophies to the
winners. Gandhi House won the "Best House" trophy. The
event ended with the Principal's speech, and he thanked
everyone for their participation.
              

Example 4: Road Safety Week

ROAD SAFETY WEEK OBSERVED
By: Preeti Kumari, Staff Correspondent

Kota, November 13: The Traffic Police of Kota, in association
with various schools, observed "Road Safety Week" from
November 5 to November 11. The main aim was to create
awareness about traffic rules.

Many activities were organized during the week. A poster-making
competition and a slogan-writing contest were held at
Global School. Students participated in a rally holding
placards with safety slogans.

On the final day, a seminar was held where a traffic police
inspector gave a speech on the importance of wearing helmets
and seat belts. It was an informative week for everyone.
              

Example 5: A Bank Robbery

BANK ROBBED IN DAYLIGHT
By: Staff Reporter, The Rajasthan Times

Jodhpur, November 13: A shocking daylight robbery took place
yesterday at the Punjab National Bank in Shastri Nagar. The
incident happened at around 2:00 PM.

According to eyewitnesses, four masked men entered the bank.
They showed guns to the staff and customers and locked them
in a room. They took all the cash from the cash counter and
the strong room. It is estimated that they looted over
₹20 lakhs.

The robbers fled in a white car before the police arrived.
The police reached the spot and started their investigation.
They are checking the CCTV footage to identify the robbers.
              

Key Points to Remember

  • ✓ Write an attractive headline in CAPITALS
  • ✓ Include a byline (By: Name/Designation)
  • ✓ Start with place and date
  • ✓ Write in past tense and third person
  • ✓ Keep it around 100-125 words
  • ✓ Answer: What, Where, When, Who, How
  • ✓ Be factual and objective