Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Campus Buzz

GNDU to start five year integrated M.Tech Program in Wireless Communication Focusing on Cutting Edge Technologies

AMRITSAR: Under the esteemed leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Vice Chancellor, the Department of Electronics Technology has been granted a "5G Use Case" lab by the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. This initiative signifies GNDU's commitment to stay at the forefront of technological advancements in the field of telecommunications.

JMI invites applications for Civil Services aspirants

NEW DELHI: The Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) on Sunday invited applications for free coaching (with a hostel facility) for the preparation of the Civil Services (Preliminary-cum-Mains) Examination 2024.

Vibrant display on Annual Function Vistoso 2024 at CGC Jhanjeri

MOHALI: Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri celebrated Annual Function Virsa-2019 with great pomp & show. Amardeep Singh Rai, ADGP Traffic presided over the function.

Noted Academician Dr. Khushwinder Appointed Principal of Khalsa College of Education

AMRITSAR: Khalsa College Governing Council (KCGC) today appointed noted academician and scholar Dr. Khushwinder Kumar as new Principal of Khalsa College of Education (KCE), GT Road. He joined the duty in presence of top KCGC top authorities including honourary secretary Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina and other office bearers.

PU Chandigarh to organise Environment Film Festival from March 20 to 22

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University, Chandigarh in association with Punjab State Council for Science & Technology and CMS VATAVARAN are organising 'Environment Film Festival & Forum on LiFE' from March 20-22, 2024, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Law Auditorium .This festival is being organised for the first time in Chandigarh. This festival will offer a mix of engaging film screenings, artistic activities, and interactive learning sessions (flyers attached). The following three main activities are being organised:

Brookfield International School organized workshop on ‘Good touch, bad touch’

\MOHALI: Brookfield International School, Siswan Road organized a workshop to educate students of Good touch and bad touch. Students were informed at the moment that an unwanted touch can appear in any form, and it is not limited to sexual abuse only. They were also explained how certain body parts should be protected from intrusion.

1500 Students Awarded Degrees during Khalsa College’s 118th Convocation

AMRITSAR: At least 1500 students were today awarded degrees during the 118th Annual Convocation of Khalsa College Amritsar (KCA). The students from 49 different streams of studies in graduate and post-graduate classes were bestowed the degrees and many meritorious students were honoured with medals and certificates at an impressive academic function.

Graduation ceremony held at Ashmah International School

MOHALI: The Students of Ashmah International School, Sector 70 received their degrees in Graduation ceremony, amongst pomp and grandeur. The function began with the Lighting of the Lamp by School Chairman J S Kesar to invoke the blessings of the Almighty. Later, the magic Dance performed by the students was mesmerizing and brought back wonderful memories of last year. This was followed by the formal ceremony where the proud students received their diplomas.

Program on menstruation hygiene at RBU

MOHALI: Department of Management, University School of Management Studies, Rayat Bahra University, conducted an awareness program on menstruation hygiene “Let’s Normalize the Period Talk” in association with Meshaan foundation, a city-based NGO that works for various social causes, as a part of their educational social responsibility. RJ Manav, actor, model, anchor, story, and screenplay writer was the special guest on the occasion.

Book ‘Beyond The Hashtag: A Decade of Twitter activism in India’ authored by Prof. Archana R.Singh released by PU VC

CHANDIGARH: Prof. Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University released the book ‘Beyond The Hashtag: A Decade of Twitter activism in India’ authored by Prof. Archana R.Singh of the School of Communication Studies. Prof. Rumina Sethi, DUI, and Prof. Harsh Nayyar, Dean Research were also present on the occasion.

"The play "Adh-Vichale" dedicated to the International Women's Day highlighted the struggles of women, staged successfully at Punjab Natshala

AMRITSAR: The Punjabi play "Adh-Vichale," dedicated to the International Women's Day, was successfully staged at the Punjab Natshala with support from the Ministry of Culture and Punjab Natshala. The play resonated with the audiences, shedding light on the various struggles faced by women and urging for societal reflection and change.

19 prominent women achievers honoured on International Women’s Day at PAU

LUDHIANA: A significant portrait dedicated to International Women’s Day 2024, depicting the theme “Inspire Inclusion- 2024” was released by Vice Chancellor Dr Satbir Singh Gosal and Dhanpreet Kaur, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ludhiana Range in Thapar Hall PAU here today.

Professor R.K. Uppal's latest book was presented to Dr. Rajesh Mahajan, Principal of D.A.V. College, Abohar

ABOHAR: Dr. Uppal observed that information technology (IT) is playing a key role in the development and modernization of banks in India. The information technology was also attaining new peaks every year in our country and all these developments were in conformation with the liberalization and globalization wave.

Yarju-Vedshala' Astronomy started in 238 government schools of Haryana

CHANDIGARH: The partnership between Haryana School Education Project Council, IIT Indore and Ampersand Group will give students a unique experience in the study of the universe.

Lucknow University unveils upgrade plans with PM-USHA grant

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow University (LU) will upgrade into a research and multi-disciplinary education university after it receives the Rs 100 crore grant under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA).

Portrait dedicated to International women's Day launched at Ludhiana

LUDHIANA: To mark the significance of International Women’s Day 2024 and acknowledge the pivotal role played by prominent Women from Ludhiana making strides in different spheres, Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana under the patronage of Vice Chancellor Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal and Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ludhiana Range in collaboration with Sewa Sankalp Society a special event was held in Thapar Hall PAU.

CGC Jhanjeri Celebrated International Women’s Day 2024 with Women Achievers Award

MOHALI: Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri Celebrated International Women’s Day 2022 at its campus. As many as eight hundred students participated in the event along with the faculty members of the college. The event unfolded in the regal presence of Dr. Jyoti Yadav Bains, IPS, SP, Investigation/Add. Charge Counter Intelligence, Mohali, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

National Conference on Current Advances in Physical Sciences at Khalsa College

AMRITSAR:  The PG department of Physics, Khalsa College Amritsar organized 7th National Conference on Current Advances in Physical Sciences (CAPS-2024) Dr. D.P. Singh, Professor Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar and Dr. Paramdeep Singh Chandi, IISER Mohali were the guest speakers in the conference.

Workshop on Forensic Nursing held at Khalsa College of Nursing Amritsar

AMRITSAR: The deliberations were held by the experts during the day-long workshop on “Forensic Nursing: Principles and Practices” at Khalsa College of Nursing (KCN) today. They highlighted how the forensic nursing skills and clinical findings can help in resolving the rising number of medico-legal cases, help in examination of victim and accused and collection and preservation of evidence and documentation.

International Women’s Day celebrated at Aryans

MOHALI: International Women’s Day was celebrated on Friday under the theme “Invest in Woman: Accelerate Growth” at Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh at its campus. Students and Staff participated in the various activities organized at its campus.

LPU Celebrated International Women's Day with 'She Rises: Celebrating Women's Day'

PHAGWARA:  On the occasion of International Women's Day, LPU united in a joyous celebration of women's achievements, resilience, and unwavering spirit. The event, titled 'She Rises: Celebrating Women's Day,' took place on the vibrant campus, echoing the theme of 'Investing in Women: Accelerating Progress.'

GJIMT honored 100 empowering women of Tri-city in leadership roles on International Women's Day

MOHALI: Gian Jyoti Institute of Management & Technology Commemorated International Women’s Day, to celebrate the achievements of more 100 remarkable women educationists from various educational institutions of the region, at its annual event. Roopnagar Deputy Commissioner Pooja S Grewal was the Chief Guest on this occasion.

Science Exhibition held at Indus Public School Mohali

MOHALI: Indus Public School organized a science exhibition at its campus. During the full week, there were science exhibitions, lectures, seminars, and demonstrations of scientific experiments. They participated in quizzes and games designed to impart scientific knowledge. The students participated in the activities with great zeal and zest. The program was intended to instill a positive attitude, and discipline and develop the creative and innovative potential of young minds.

Corporates must handhold educational institutions in India to propel innovation, research and development: Dhankar

CHANDIGARH: The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today expressed his concern at the legislatures, the ‘temples of democracy’, being ‘sacrileged by anti-national narratives’. Terming this a ‘disturbing dilution of our nationalism and patriotic spirit’, the Vice-President called upon the youth, as key stakeholders in democracy and governance, to ‘neutralise such nefarious tendencies’.

Vet Varsity conducts training on “Eco-friendly Livestock Farming”

LUDHIANA: Directorate of Extension Education, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana conducted a training on “Eco-friendly Livestock Farming” for the animal scientists of different Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Punjab.

SP Mohali Dr. Jyoti Yadav IPS delivers lecture at UILS on Women's Day

CHANDIGARH: The University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University under the aegis of the Centre for Women Development hosted a special lecture and interactive session in honor of International Women’s Day.

Governor of Punjab confers degrees at Vet Varsity Convocation

LUDHIANA: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana held its fourth Convocation on 6th March, 2024 at Pal Auditorium, PAU Campus, Ludhiana.

Aryans Pharmacy students celebrates National Pharmacy Education Day

MOHALI: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Professor Mahadeva Lal Schroff, to recognize his contribution in establishing pharmacy education in India, Aryans College of Pharmacy, Rajpura Near Chandigarh celebrated as the National Pharmacy Education Day. On the occasion various activities along with a trip to botanical garden were organized & the B. Pharma & D. Pharma students participated enthusiastically.

PU Institute of Fashion Technology organises skill enhancement course

CHANDIGARH: Centre for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and University Institute of Fashion Technology and Vocational Development organized a five day skill enhancement course titled ‘Creative Compositions: Inspirations, Techniques and Computer Application’. This contemporary art course is sponsored by RUSA.

Seminar on Mental Health at Sri Guru Teg Bahadur College for women Amritsar

AMRITSAR: A seminar on Mental Health was conducted at Sri Guru Teg Bahadur College for women. The resource persons was Manveer Kaur, Psychologist and Ramandeep Kaur. The key features of the seminar were–a good way to maintain good mental health, stress management strategies, channelizing your emotions in right direction, taking time for self, assessing own, eating well, sleeping well and exercising daily and asking for help when needed.

Seminar on "Data Protection and Localisation" at Khalsa College for Women

AMRITSAR: An ICSSR sponsored workshop on "Data Protection and Localisation" was organized by the PG Department of Computer Science, Khalsa College for Women. The main focus of the workshop was to disseminate the findings and observations of the ICSSR project, entitled "An Empirical Study based on the Violation of Data Protection and Privacy of Underprivileged Society residing in the Border Belt of Punjab", said Principal Dr. Surinder Kaur.

Two days workshop on 'Innovation In Acting For Animation' held at GNA University

PHAGWARA: School of Design and Mass Communication @ GNA University has organized two days’ Workshop on “Innovation in Acting for Animation” by Naveen Anand, the resource person. The main objective behind the Workshop was to create believable and engaging characters, who can be animators must also be actors.

Transformative Program on Computerized Accounting at Maharaja Agrasen University concludes.

BADDI: Maharaja Agrasen University, Baddi, in collaboration with the Regional Center for Entrepreneurship Development (RCED) and the Tech Mahindra Foundation, concluded a comprehensive 10-day training program on computerized accounting. The program aimed to equip participants with essential skills for modern financial management, catering to professionals and students alike.

Vet Varsity organizes hands-on training for PG students

LUDHIANA: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana has signed an MOU with HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. In association with the molecular biology wing of HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. College of Animal Biotechnology organized a workshop cum hands on training on “Automatic nucleic acid extraction and pathogen detection by real time PCR technique” .

PU honors PUAA scholarship awardee students

CHANDIGARH: The event started with a welcome address by Prof. Latika Sharma, Dean, Alumni Relations, Panjab University, started the event by welcoming all the Alumni of the batch 2019-20 and invited guests. She introduced them formally and congratulated the Scholarship awardees and their proud parents. She said that it is a momentous occasion where by honouring such meritorious students, we are honouring ourselves, our rich heritage and value systems for which our great heritage university has stood for since its inception.

CGC Jhanjeri students displayed projects and presented technical papers

MOHALI: Chandigarh Group of Colleges Jhanjeri’s students displayed projects and presented technical papers as they celebrated National Science Week at their campus. The event brought together students from diverse disciplines such as engineering, allied sciences, pharmacy, management, computer application, and law in alignment with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Women have Fewer Top and High-Profile Jobs in India: Prof R.K. Uppal

CHANDIGARH: A multidisciplinary conference was jointly organized by the M.D.S.D College, Ambala, Haryana, and the International Council for Education Research and Training.

Educationist Anshu Kataria honored in Sapt Sindhu Lit Fest in Panjab University

MOHALI: Organised by Nivedita Trust, Sapt Sindhu Forum, the Sapt Sindhu Lit Fest, 24 concluded at Panjab University, Chandigarh. On the occasion, the eminent personalities who have performed well in their respective fields in society were honoured. Among them, Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges, Dr. Anshu Kataria was honoured with the “Sapt Sindhu Shiromani award”.

Khalsa College First in Punjab to Get ICAR Recognition for B.Sc. Agriculture

AMRITSAR: The historic Khalsa College Amritsar (KCA), an autonomous educational institution, has become the first College in Punjab to get the prestigious Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) recognition for B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Agriculture. The high level team from ICAR, New Delhi had conducted the rigorous inspections recently following which the accreditation had been granted.

Vet Varsity Faculty and Students Excelled in National Conference

LUDHIANA: Faculty and students of Department of Veterinary Medicine, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana attended 40th annual convention of Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine and National conference on “Multifaceted approaches for integrating Veterinary Medicine and one health for a holistic future”.

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