Conference on law & tech concludes
Jalandhar: A two-day National Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Law and Technology (ETLT-2021)’ in virtual mode concluded at the Department of Engineering and Technology and Department of Laws, GNDU Regional Campus, Ladhewali, on Saturday. Fifty-three papers related to various fields of research in the faculty of Law and Technology were presented over eight sessions covering a large spectrum of discussions. The academic process of conference was further enhanced by keynote talk by Prof Dr Rattan Singh of Panjab University, Chandigarh, and three plenary talks by Dr Deepak Joshi from IIT Delhi, Dr Amit Kaul from NIT Hamirpur and Dr Sandeep Sharma from GNDU, Amritsar. They shared their views on various subjects like Impact of Technology on Legal Profession, Rehabilitation Robotics, Biometric Security and Internet of Things. The valedictory address was given by chief guest of the day Prof Dr Pawan Kumar, Head, Laws, GNDU Amritsar. Dr Jyoteesh Malhotra, Associate Dean GNDU Regional Campus Jalandhar, and Dr Rupam Jagota, Head of the Department of Laws, presided over the occasion. Organising secretaries of conference Dr Deep Kamal Randhawa, Dr Butta Singh and Dr Varinder Singh conveyed thanks to all the guests, participants and faculty.
Webinar on challenges for academia
A webinar on “Current challenges for the academia – When the going gets tough” was organised by Lyallpur Khalsa College Jalandhar under the aegis of Grievances Redressal Cell of the college. Dr Gurpinder Singh Samra, Principal, Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, was the chief guest. Dr Sarabjeet Singh, Head, Department of Agricultural Journalism, Languages and Culture at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, was the key speaker. In his opening remarks Dr Samra emphasised that we need to address the challenges on scientific lines. Dr Gagandeep Kaur, convener, grievances redressal cell, introduced the speaker and conducted the webinar. Dr Sarbjeet Singh dwelt upon the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic and adoption of novel ways of teaching and learning in the online mode. He dwelt upon overcoming depression and anxiety among the students through a positive attitude towards life. Dr Sarbjeet emphasised upon developing healthy habits and social values among the young students, role of meditation and breathing exercises to overcome anxiety, and maintaining an ever-smiling demeanor which go a long way in dispelling depression and developing a pleasing personality under the current challenges. Prof Jasreen Kaur, Dean, Academic Affairs, Lyallpur Khalsa College, proposed the vote of thanks.
Webinar on Inspirational talks
Kanya Maha Vidyalaya organised inspirational talk by the PG Department of Fashion Designing. The main motive behind this webinar was to inspire students and give them motivation that they can fulfil their dreams and how they can be multi-taskers. The guest speaker for the webinar was Neha Waraich Grover, Miss India first runner up by Bluerecords. She has also been a student of BSc and MSc Fashion Designing at KMV and an assistant professor, designer, model and a makeup-artist. During the webinar, Neha Waraich Grover shared her own experiences of life and her journey of becoming an entrepreneur in a very interesting and simple manner. Students participated in the webinar and interacted with Neha Waraich Grover. The student co-ordinator Ruchika had also encouraged many students to participate and helped in organising the webinar. Grover also guided the students on the fine nuances of making a vibrant career in fashion and glamour industry. Principal Prof Dr Atima Sharma Dwivedi averred that KMV has empowered the women by giving them the required skills in fashion designing and other disciplines so that they should become self-reliant in this highly competitive world. Principal lauded the efforts of Dr Harpreet Kaur, Head, PG Department of Fashion Designing, and all the faculty members of PG Department of Fashion Designing for organising this inspirational talk.
Poster-making competition
DIPS School Karol Bagh organised a poster-making activity on the biodiversity day. In this activity Rajveer, Amarpreet, Sunveer, Harkirat, Jaswant, other students participated and explained the various aspects of biodiversity and the save environment beautifully in a captivating and attractive manner. During this activity, teachers stressed and conveyed to protect environment for a better and safe tomorrow. Moreover, to save environment is a health and social issue. MD Tarwinder Singh remarked that the increase in air pollution has its impact not only on humans but also on animals insects etc. CEO Monica Mandotra stated that the man is plundering trees due to his needs due to which forests are being diminished to a great extent. Earlier, animals were facing this grave problems but now it is effecting even the human beings CAO Ramneek Singh and Jashan Singh advocated that it is necessary for the coming generation not only to save water and air but also make an effort to save a biodiversity to maintain a healthy and safe environment.
Students spread positive vibes
Children of Apeejay Rhythms Kinderworld did small effort to spread the positive vibes where students, parents, grandparents, teachers all came together virtually and recited bhajans, shabads and shalokas together. Special zoom session “let’s spread positivity with power of prayer” was organised for our little buds to pray together and watch its power. Principal Sinia Sajith and Headmistress Nidhi Ghai also joined this special session.
Literary, art events organised
International Biodiversity Day was observed by Sanskriti KMV School. Promoting integrated subject knowledge and sensitising towards the environment, students voiced for the global support for biodiversity through jaw dropping literary and art events. The prominent ones were, making birdhouses, flower pot creations, posters, article writing, slogans and promoting healthy diet by decorated salad platters. Rachna Monga, Principal, gave virtual appreciations and mentioned that students’ keenness is apt as per this year’s theme — “We’re a part of the solution”. TNS
