Talent Hunt Show at Dav university

Jalandhar: DAV University organised a talent hunt show ‘The Spectrum’ to search and boost exceptional cultural skills of students. Vice Chancellor Dr Jasbir Rishi inaugurated the event. Dr Rishi along with Registrar Dr KN Kaul and Dean Academics Dr RK Seth honoured the more. The best vocalist was awarded with an opportunity to record a song in the studio with a company. Bhangra and play became the main attraction of the show. A variety of competitions were arranged like modelling, singing (solo/duet), mono acting (drama), poem recitation, debate, etc.

Botanical Bonanza-Prakariti at HMV

The PG Department of Botany of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya celebrated “Botanical Bonanza-Prakariti” under DD Pant Botanical Society. Various events/competitions like fireless cooking, poster/slogan writing were organised on themes like ‘Miracles of plants’, ‘Plastic-free environment’, ‘Go green and planter decoration. Dr Meena Sethi NJSA College, Kapurthala, Dr Seema Marwaha, Dean Academics, Deepshikha from Chemistry Department acted as judges for the events.

Kanica excels in BA b.Ed

Kanica Prabhkar of PCM SD College for Women entered in the Guru Nanak Dev University merit list with third position in the recently declared BA BEd (SemII) result by securing 428 marks out of 500. Komalpreet got tenth university position by 407 marks. Applauding the meritorious students on their remarkable success, the members of the managing commmittee and Principal Dr Pooja Prashar wished for their bright future and commended the highly dedicated faculty of the department for the spectacular results year after year.

Lecture on rainwater harvesting

The Department of Geography and NSS of Lyallpur Khalsa College for Women organised a lecture on “Rainwater Harvesting System” under the aegis of Mahatma Gandhi Rashtriya Pendu Sikhya Parishad, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India under “Jal Shakti Abhiyaan”. Manita, Head, Department of Geography, apprised the NSS volunteers and students about the Rainwater Harvesting System. She said that in today’s scenario it is of urgent need to save every single drop of water as that day is not far away when Punjab would also be deprived and face a similar danger of water till 2025 like Rajasthan.

hands-on Workshop on Kali Linux

GNA University organised a hands-on workshop on ‘Kali Linux’. Kamlesh Kumar from Webtouinx Pvt. Ltd., Mohali, was the keynote speaker. The students were imparted with the basic skills in Kali Linux Programming, which will later enhance their cyber security skills. Kamlesh explained about Linux being a free operating system and free from viruses that has been adapted by more computer hardware platforms for cyber security. He added that Linux is the most preferred operating system for mobile phones, tablet computers, network routers and video games, and is used by 95 per cent of the world’s fastest supercomputers. The keynote speaker not only explained it analytically but also demonstrated practically to the students.

Police Martyrs’ Day observed

To commemorate Police Martyrs’ Day, an English essay writing, declamation competition and painting competition were organised by Police DAV Public School on the ‘Role of police in society’. Principal Dr Rashmi Vij apprised the students of the historical background of Police Martyrs’ Day. She also told them about how the school came into existence during the testing time of terrorism. She also felicitated the police officers-DSP Jasvir Singh, Inspector Gurcharan Singh and his team. The Police Disaster Management Drill was carried out by Punjab Police officers under the directions of DGP Punjab. The team comprised Inspector Manoj, Sub-inspector Bhagwant Singh, and ASI Rupesh Kumar. A cultural programme comprising songs, dance, poem recitation and speech was presented as a tribute to the police martyrs.

Workshop by Diaspora Studies

The Centre for Diaspora Studies, Lyallpur Khalsa College, organised a one-day workshop on the theme “Youth of Punjab and Fascination for the foreign: Challenges and Redressals”. The workshop was attended by more than a hundred students and members of the faculty. Principal of the college Dr Gurpinder Singh Samra appreciated the efforts of Dr Kanchan Mehta, the co-ordinator of the Centre for Diaspora Studies in organising such relevant activities for the youth. The workshop consisted of two sessions. Prof. Jasreen Kaur, Dean Academics, chaired the workshop sessions. Dr Mehta said, “The focus of the workshop has been to sensitise the youth regarding the challenges that await them in the foreign lands and to let them explore the possibilities and opportunities in the land being left.”

lecture on curbing Corruption

Under Vigilance Awareness Drive organised by Integrity Club of Police DAV Public, a programme was held in which Dilbir Singh, DSP Vigilance Bureau, spoke on corruption for the students of senior secondary. He explained in detail what is corruption, who fall under the category of public servants and what is the role of the Vigilance Bureau, how complaints against a person misusing his office can be filed, how the Vigilant Bureau helps that person In the interactive session, he answered the queries of the students and teachers. Dr Rashmi Vij thanked him for providing valuable information. In the end an oath was taken by everyone to maintain high integrity in their lives and not to support corruption and work against it. The event was coordinated by Gurpreet Johal, the incharge of the club. TNS