GNDU Notes
NSS volunteers honoured
Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) honored its five NSS volunteers who displayed commendable performance on the eve of Republic Day held at Delhi. Similarly, the university also honoured its two volunteers who brought laurels to it in the National Youth Cultural Festival held at Pune.

DAV College convocation

The Acting Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, Dr Justice Shivraj V. Patil, delivering the 49th annual convocation of DAV College here said that the educational institutions must provide a launching platform to young brains to excel in their professions and take up the nation building task as a mission in their lives. The Acting Chairman National Human Rights Commission hands over a degree to a student during the 49th convocation of DAV College, Amritsar.  — Photo by Rajiv Sharma

Message of love from Pakistan

The musical evening “Paigaam-E-Moabbat” - an ode to the great classical poetry, presented by singers from Pakistan started on a somber note with the audience standing in a -two minute silence for the 68 passengers who perished in the devastating fire in the Samjauta Express near Panipat. Niazi brothers of Pakistan perform at Paigam-e-Muhabbat at Springdale School. — A Tribune photograph

Elixir for students To train the students for the competitive exams of the topmost institutions of India such as IIT, AIIMS, CBSE, AIEEE and PMT some of the top brains of the holy city have joined hands to train them under one roof. Students participate in a programme organised by Elixir. — A Tribune photograph

Tasks for municipal commissioner

Now that the din of elections is over, one expects our recently-appointed municipal commissioner to launch cleanliness and traffic decongestion drives. With ever increasing number of vehicles the passage through posh Lawrence road, Queens Road or Hall Bazar is becoming a nightmare. The time to act is now. We have multistoried parking lot at the Nehru Shopping complex on Lawrence road lying unused becauseit is mostly locked.