Punjabi novelist Nanak Singh’s birth anniversary celebrated at Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar: Guru Nanak Dev University celebrated the birth anniversary of renowned Punjabi novelist Nanak Singh in collaboration with the Nanak Singh Literary Foundation and the Nanak Singh Literary Center at Bhai Gurdas Library of the university. The event was organised under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Prof Jaspal Singh Sandhu. Dr Manjinder Singh, Head of School of Punjabi Studies, highlighted Nanak Singh’s significant contribution to Punjabi literature and emphasised his unique style as a novelist. Born on July 4, 1897, in Chak Hameed (Pakistan), S Nanak Singh created literature across various genres, including poetry, short stories, and novels. Dr Harinder Kaur Sohal, coordinator of the Nanak Singh Centre, praised Nanak’s creative imagination, which brought forth a unique artistic aesthetic in Punjabi literature through his novels. His works addressed social issues such as economic inequality, corruption, hypocrisy and communalism. The event included participation from teachers Dr Megha Salwan, Dr Baljit Kaur, Dr Rajwinder Kaur, other teachers along with a group of research scholars and students from the school.
Workshop on learning needs
To understand and implement different learning needs, SSEC, Jandiala Guru, organized two day workshop in the premises of the school. Nilakshi from Spring Dale Senior Secondary School was the resource person for the first session as she acquainted the facilitators with Gender Sensitivity while in the second session, communication skills was discussed. Shabnam, principal, DDIS, was the resource person for the seminar, unfolding different aspects of learning. She explained the difference between objectives and outcomes in an elaborative way. Blooms Taxonomy was emphasized to have better understanding for children in the changing world. Ice breaking activities on learning outcomes proved fruitful. Dr Mangal Singh Kishanpuri, Director of the school, said use of technology enhances learning and makes resources available for teachers on every topic.
Chabeel organised
The Global Group of Institutes (GGIs) organised a chabeel of cold and sweetened water dedicated to the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev. Chairman of the GGIs Dr B S Chandi, vice-chairman Dr Akashdeep Singh Chandi, campus director Dr M S Saini led the faculty and staff of the institute (teaching and non-teaching) in serving the sangat and offering them sweetened water. Expressing his views on the occasion, the vice-chairman said people should remember the sacrifices of the Sikh gurus and the messages given by them. Director (Admissions) Prof BD Sharma, Dr PK Sharma, Dean (Students Welfare), Dr Sanjeev Saini, Dean (Academic), principal Manbir Kaur, principal Charanjit Singh, administrative officer M L Loona, various heads of departments, teachers and a large number of staff were present.
LED projectors given to schools
The Rotary Club, Amritsar (Astha), on Thursday distributed ration to needy persons to mark Annapurna Divas. Speaking on the occasion, club IPP Aman Sharma, district chair KS Chatha and ex-president Manmohan Singh said the club has been doing social welfare works by providing TV, LED projectors in schools, giving note books, books, bags to poor students of several schools and providing financial help to needy children for education.
