Khalsa college celebrates golden jubilee
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, March 13
“It is a matter of great honour that countries like the USA and the UK find the services of Indians in the IT field and medicine indispensable in their lives. That shows Indians are very intelligent and find very good positions in these fields in the developed countries,” said Mr Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor, Andhra Pradesh, at Gujranwala Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Ludhiana, on the college’s golden jubilee today.

Mr Surjit Singh Barnala, who was the chief guest, said that about one lakh nurses are needed in the USA and the UK, and if the standard of nursing improves in India, nurses can land good and lucrative jobs in these countries.

He paid tributes to Sant Avtar Singh Mastuanawale, who started about 100 educational institutes for the education of women. He said even his mother received education from one of such institutions at Ferozepore.

Five principals, one teacher and seven old students were honoured on the occasion. Prof P.S. Kapur, member, Khalsa Educational Council, dwelt on the history of Gujranwala Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Ludhiana. Mr Gurdip Singh Sobti, Principal of college, read the report of the college, highlighting achievements of the institution.

Mr Surjit Singh Barnala appreciated the efforts put in by Khalsa institutions in Punjab and other states after the Partition.

Mr Sohinder Jit Singh, acting president, Khalsa Educational Council, proposed a vote of thanks. Others present on the occasion were Mr Gagandeep Singh Barnala MLA, Prof G.S. Dua, Prof K.B.S. Sodhi and Mr T.D. Ranjan. 

Contests held for school kids
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, March 13
Children of Home and Heaven Nursery School, Model Town, participated in drawing, poetry, athletic and fashion show competitions here today. In the drawing section, children painted the sun, moon and flowers.

In the poetry recitation contest, Muskan Ahuja stood first, while Gurleen Kaur was second and Ambika got the third rank. In the painting competition, Anmol Sandhu stood first, while Harmanjot Kaur was declared second. Gurnoor won the third prize.

Among the participants in the drawing competition, Abhishek, Amarveer Singh and Paramjot Singh were declared first, second and third, respectively. In the race competition for boys, Amrinder Singh stood first, Harmanvir Singh second and Harman Singh the third. In the race for girls, Bhavneet Kaur, Karamjot Kaur and Arshpreet Kaur got the first, second and third prizes, respectively.

In the fashion show for girls, Harjot Kaur was declared Ms Home and Heaven, Gurkirat Kaur was selected the first runner-up and Grisha Kapoor was chosen the second runner-up. The titles of Ms Beautiful Eyes, Ms Beautiful Smile and Ms Beautiful Hair went to Harshleen Kaur, Arshdeep Kaur and Gurkirat Kaur, respectively.

Among the boys, Aaron Mehta got the title of Master Home and Heaven. Harmanjit Singh bagged the first runner-up prize and Kanwarpreet Singh got the prize for the second runner-up.