Campus notes: APJ Abdul Kalam’s birth anniversary

Amritsar: Revel Dale Public School screened short dramatised interactions based on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the Missile Man of India, for students as they learnt about the need to have a great aim, of acquiring knowledge continuously and of persevering in life to emerge as a great person. These skits were a part of the programme that was held to celebrate Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s birth anniversary. Around 150 children participated in the stage programme. As Dr Kalam had always promoted scientific values and principles, a science exhibition was also therefore organised at the school. More than 100 students worked on 45 models based on different principles of geography, mathematics and science. All the students of the school took an oath and resolved to become responsible, disciplined, knowledgeable and ethical citizens.

Guest lecture on journalism

Amritsar: The PG Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Khalsa College Amritsar (KCA), in collaboration with IIC, organised a guest lecture on ‘Journalism in the age of New Media’. Principal Dr Mehal Singh along with vice-principal Dr Taminder Singh honoured the keynote speaker Gurjot Baweja. Dr Taminder Singh said that journalism in this age of social media emphasised on audience engagement and citizen journalism. “The digital age has made it easier for people to be exposed to misinformation, so it is more important than ever for journalists to be ethical and responsible,” he said. Gurjot Baweja told the students that in today’s era of journalism, innovation has come through artificial intelligence (AI), but fake news has also increased along with it. Head of the Department Dr Sania Marwaha shared the fact that the internet allows journalists to distribute stories in real-time across multiple platforms and digital storytelling techniques include multimedia formats to enhance news presentation.

Bone mineral density check-up camp

Tarn Taran: The Physio Club members of the PG Department of Physiotherapy, in collaboration with Majha College for Women (MCW), Tarn Taran, organised a free ‘BMD (Bone Mineral Density) and Physiotherapy Camp’ at Majha College for Women, Tarn Taran. The camp was organised to detect the deficiency of calcium in the bones of people 25 years of age and above. Also, a complete body mass check-up and free physiotherapy consultation was given to the patients. A total number of 137 people from the college campus and adjoining areas came. It was found that out of 137, almost 55 per cent of patients were diagnosed with low bone mineral density level, most of which were found to be osteopenic. However, the remaining appeared to be normal but were assessed for any associated neck and back pain occurring due to lifestyle changes.

Student placements

Amritsar: Khalsa College of Engineering and Technology (KCET), Ranjit Avenue, got 40 students from the CSE, ME and BCA departments placed, with 17 students receiving an exceptional package of Rs 7 lakh per annum and seven students earning Rs 5 lakh per annum. These promising graduates have been welcomed by esteemed companies like Procmart, Noida, Wayspire Ed-Tech Pvt Ltd, Haryana, and Sahyadri Industries, Pune. Director Dr Manju Bala said their mission is to create an environment where students thrive both academically and personally. The dedication of faculty ensures that students are not just knowledgeable but skilled and ready to take on the challenges of the modern world. The achievement of students is a testament to their hard work and our unwavering commitment to their growth, the Director said.