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AMRITSAR: The ‘10th Literary Festival and Book Fair’ at the autonomous institution historic Khalsa College concluded today leaving unforgettable memories. The inaugural session of the fifth day of the said fair, organized under the leadership of College Principal Dr. Atam Singh Randhawa and with the support of Punjabi Department Head Dr. Parminder Singh and the entire Punjabi Department, began with the interpretation of the verse of Gurbani ‘Ghali Khai Kichhu Hathhu Dei’.

MOHALI: British Laureate School celebrated Children’s Day with tremendous joy, energy, and creativity. The campus was filled with joy as students participated in a variety of engaging activities specially curated to make the day memorable. 

AMRITSAR: Former IAS Kahan Singh Pannu, who attended the first academic session of the seminar organized by Khalsa University in collaboration with the host college on the fourth day of the 5-day ‘10th Literary Festival and Book Fair’ starting from November 15 at Khalsa College, shared extensive information about the political systems of different states, countries and the world during a discussion on the topic of ‘Political-Administrative Behavior of Punjab’.

CHANDIGARH: The British High Commission, in association with the Centre for Social Work, Panjab University, organised a photo exhibition under the ‘Visa Fraud Ton Bacho’ awareness campaign at the Students’ Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Monday. 

AMRITSAR: The second day of the 10th Amritsar Literature and Book Fair began with discussions on the topic of Punjabi mentality by various scholars and a gathering of poets who had come from different parts of Punjab.

PHAGWARA: Traditional Indian food culture once again came to the forefront as Pushpa Gujral Science City, Kapurthala organized a ‘Food & Nutrition Show’ under Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) – an initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India, with Punjab State Council for Science & Technology as the state nodal agency. The event was organized under the theme “Nutrilicious Creations: Blending Taste, Tradition and Nutrition,” highlighting the value of traditional food wisdom for healthy and balanced living. The theme underlined how traditional Indian recipes can be adapted in modern kitchens to create meals that are tasty, nutritious and environmentally sustainable.

AMRITSAR: Under the visionary leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Karamjeet Singh, Vice Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, the Department of Education, Guru Nanak Dev University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Spring Dale Senior School, Fatehgarh Churian Road, Amritsar to promote joint initiatives in the field of Special Education and inclusive learning. This collaboration marks a significant step towards bridging the gap between academic training and practical implementation for students of B.Ed. (Special Education) and B.Sc. (ECCE Hons.) programmes. 

MOHALI: Gulab Chand Kataria, Punjab Governor, here today paid glowing tributes to Guru Tegh Bahadur and said that he had made supreme sacrifice for safeguarding Kashmiri pandits. 

AMRITSAR: Guru Nanak Dev University will dedicate its 56th Foundation Day to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, announced Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Karamjeet Singh. 

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh team Prof. Rohit Sharma, Dr. Monika Sharma and Dr. Shallu Goyal have been granted Patent for their innovative work titled “Anti-cancer efficacy of crude and purified bio-active fractions from the leaf extracts of Lagerstroemia reginae against Pancreatic cancer.” 

AMRITSAR: Under the dynamic leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor (Dr.) Karamjeet Singh, Guru Nanak Dev University, continues to achieve new milestones in research excellence. Ms. Sheetal Vermani, Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in the Department of Chemistry, working under the guidance of Professor Palwinder Singh and the supervision of Professor Varinder Kaur, has been honored with the Best Flash Poster Presenter Award at the XXJ-NOST 2025 Conference held recently, at the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad.

MOHALI: The Department of Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology, Rayat Bahra University School of Physiotherapy & Radiology, organised the 6th Continuing Medical Education (CME) on the occasion of World Radiology Day 2025 under the theme “Empowering Radiology through AI-Driven Imaging Excellence.”

AMRITSAR: A two-day international conference dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was inaugurated today at the Conference Hall, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Bhawan, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), by the Centre for Sri Guru Granth Sahib Studies.

MOHALI: An enchanting evening of music and poetry titled “Dour-e-Zindagi” was organized today by HAP Media in collaboration with Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura (Near Chandigarh) at Homeland Opera, CP-67, Mohali. 

MOHALI: UFC Power Slap Champion Jujhar ‘Tiger’ Singh graced CGC University, Mohali, today, where he shared his inspirational journey with the students. Jujhar ‘Tiger’ Singh, whose journey from humble beginnings to international fame inspires countless youngsters, engaged with students in a highly motivating session. Sharing his personal experiences both inside and outside the ring, he spoke passionately about the value of discipline, self-belief, and mental resilience for achieving one’s dreams. His powerful words The real victory begins in the mind long before you win in the arena resonated as an inspiring formula for a successful life. 

CHANDIGARH: Students from the University Institute of Applied Management Sciences (UIAMS), Panjab University, have brought laurels to the university by securing the 2nd position in Consularium, the McKinsey Consulting Event held at IIT Madras during Samanvay 2025, the 20th edition of the institute’s prestigious Annual Business Festival.

AMRITSAR: The three-day ‘B’ Zone Zonal Youth Festival of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) concluded on a high note here today, setting the stage for the upcoming Inter-Zonal Youth Mela from November 7 to 9. Organised by the university’s Youth Welfare Department from November 2 to 4, the event showcased a vibrant display of cultural and literary talents by students from affiliated colleges.

MOHALI: The Department of Commerce, University School of Management Studies, Rayat Bahra University, in association with Right Side Story Training Partner of Procter & Gamble, successfully conducted a Youth Engagement Program, “Empowering Excellence-Personality Development Workshop” under the Emotional Stress Release (ESR) programme.

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University, Chandigarh, hosted its 6th Global Alumni Meet, bringing together distinguished alumni including Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Swatanter Kumar, Chandigarh DGP Dr Sagar Preet Hooda, Padma Shri awardee Prof (Dr) Neelam Mansingh Chaudhary, and Acharya Krishan Kant Attri, MBE, The Hindu Chaplain with HM Forces, UK. 

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AMRITSAR: The students of the Department of Journalism, Khalsa College, Amritsar (KCA), undertook an educational trip to The Tribune and Network 18, Chandigarh. The visit aimed to provide practical exposure to aspiring journalists and help them understand the functioning of prominent media organizations. During the visit, students observed newsroom operations, reporting, editing, and broadcasting processes. They also interacted with senior journalists and media professionals, who shared valuable insights about the changing landscape of media and the importance of ethical journalism. 

AMRITSAR: Zonal Youth Festival for C Zone commenced today at Guru Nanak Dev University, igniting a three-day celebration of cultural vibrancy and youthful creativity from October 25 to 27. Organized by the Youth Welfare Department under the stewardship of Vice Chancellor, Prof. Karamjeet Singh, the event unfolds across four venues: Dashmesh Auditorium, Golden Jubilee Convention Centre, Sangat Hall, and Conference Hall, all starting at 10:00 AM daily, said Incharge, Youth Welfare Prof. (Dr.) Amandeep Singh. 

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Khalsa University Amritsar (KUA) which has started functioning from the current 2025-26 Academic Session is all set to be the professional higher education institution. Under the aegis of historic Khalsa College Charitable Society (KCCS), Amritsar, KUA has chalked out an ambitious plan to adopt various unconventional and future-oriented courses and programs, needed as per the requirements of the upcoming society and industry. 

AMRITSAR: Brigadier K S Bawa ceremonially handed over the command of NCC Group Headquarters, Amritsar to Brigadier Kulbir Singh on 18 Oct 2025. The change of command took place during a formal ceremony at the Group Headquarters, attended by staff and officials. 

AMRITSAR: The Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, successfully organized Sardar Bishan Singh Samundri Memorial Lectureship Award, under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Karamjeet Singh. The prestigious award, instituted by Sardar Jaswant Singh Rai Memorial Trust, Jalandhar, is conferred annually upon eminent scientists for their outstanding contributions to the fields of Agriculture and Allied Sciences.