Event on role of Sikhs in World Wars
Amritsar: The participation and role of Sikhs in the World Wars was lauded during a seminar on ‘Role of Sikhs in World Wars’, organised at Khalsa College of Education, Amritsar. Dr. Dominiek Dendooven, a researcher and historian from Belgium, who was the resource person, said in his keynote address that martial soldiers played an exemplary role to protect democracy and civilization in Europe during the wars. He said most of the countries in Europe today owe their freedom to the brave soldiers from India in general and Punjab in particular. He pointed how the people in Belgium and Holland remember the role of the Sikhs in the world wars and they are indebted to them for their freedom. Historian Bhupinder Singh Holland, who has written two books on Role of Sikhs in World Wars said that though Sikhs were the miniscule of India’s population then even then their participation in the wars was up to 25 per cent. He said the world is now recognizing the unsung heroes, who sacrificed their lives to protect democracy and human rights in foreign lands.The delegates were welcomed earlier by Principal Dr. Harpreet Kaur on their arrival at the campus. Harpreet Singh Bhatti, grandson of such a brave soldier from Gurdaspur, gave the example of his own family and how they have protected and saved the relics and honour given to their family by the British
DAV College student 2nd in university
Mandeep Kaur of DAV College Amritsar has brought laurels to the institution by securing second position in M Sc Chemistry. She has secured 367 marks out 450 in her first examination. This information was shared by the Principal Dr Amardeep Gupta. Dr. Gupta, while expressing happiness over the success of the Mandeep, said that the Chemistry Department of the college is an important department which is doing its best for the students. He congratulated to the hardworking student and faculty members. Dr Anita Mahajan, Head of Chemistry Department, said that the students are securing merit positions due to their hard work and our dedicated staff. She said that the college is not excelling in chemistry but is doing a great job in placement too. Dr J J Mahindroo, Prof Ravi Sharma and Prof Rajesh Mittu also congratulated Mandeep and wished her best of luck for future endeavours.
Architecture Dept lifts overall trophy
The Architecture Department of GNDU won the Inter-Departmental Cultural Festival Jashan – 2023 as it conlcuded here. The School of Social Science and Department of Computer Engineering & Technology stood second and Mass Communication Department remained third in these competitions. Puru Sahdev of Law Department was adjudged Gabru Jashan – 2023 and Snehael Goel of Architecture Department was declared Mutiar Jashan -2023.
Session at Khalsa College for Women
Khalsa College for Women in collaboration with PhD Chamber, IP Facilitation Center Amritsar and MSMEDF-Ludhiana, with the support of the Ministry, Government of India, held an IPA session under ‘Yatra Series-2023’. College Principal Surinder Kaur said the purpose of this programme was to help the participants in providing a deep understanding of patent information and resources, so that they could leverage it for commercial success. He said that industry-academia linkages are important for the growth of India’s economy and ensure that the country’s workforce is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to compete in the global market. P. H. D. C. C. I. Convenor of Amritsar zone, Jaideep Singh, Dr. B. S. Sooch, Head, Department of Biotechnology, Punjabi University, Patiala and Dr. Usha Rao, Assistant Controller of Patents and Design Patent Office, New Delhi also attended. They shed light on the necessary rights related to trade marks, copy rights, patents and industrial designs. More than 100 industry members and start- ups participated in this event.
