Ludhiana: The Departments of Music Vocal and Music Instrumental of the Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, organised an online musical event to observe World Music Day. The alumni of the college also participated in the programme. The budding artists of the college enthralled the audience with their skills in vocal and instrumental music. TNS

Faculty development programme

A seven-day long faculty development programme on “Quality assessment and enhancement in higher education in the light of new framework of NAAC” commenced at GHG Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar. Principal Dr Pargat Singh Garcha said the FDP was being organised under the PARAMARSH Scheme of the UGC. Professor Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh, was chief guest on the occasion. TNS

GNDEC to host ‘Toycathon’

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College has been selected by MIC/AICTE for hosting the grand finale of Toycathon 2021, an event conducted by the Government of India to promote indigenous toy industry. On the inaugural function, Principal Dr Sehijpal Singh said such events were need of the hour and would go a long way in stopping brain drain in the country. TNS

International Day of Yoga observed

The NSS, NCC unit and youth welfare services club of SDP College for Women observed International Day of Yoga. Students performed various asanas on the occasion. The principal laid emphasis on the importance of practising yoga and doing exercise in daily life. TNS

Workshop on life skills held

The career counselling and placement cell of Arya College, in collaboration with Global Talent Track, Pune, organised a two-week Barclays Life Skills GIG workforce training programme for students. “The focus area of the programme included discussion on topics such as benefits of becoming a freelancer, social media presence and digital marketing among others. TNS

Lecture on scope of maths

The Postgraduate Department of Mathematics of SCD Government College organised an extension lecture on “Exploring future with mathematics”. The programme was organised under the guidance of principal Dr Gurpreet Kaur Sandhu and head of mathematics department Dr Satya Rani. Dr Khushwinder Kumar, Principal, Multani Mal Modi College, Patiala, was the keynote speaker of the day. TNS