Jalandhar: World Paper Bag Day was celebrated by St. Soldier Divine Public School. During the online programme the students gave the message of “say no to plastic” by preparing paper bags. On this occasion Principal Harjinder Kaur informed the students that World Paper Bag Day (or Paper Bag Day) is celebrated every year on July 12 across the world to affirm the daily use of paper bags instead of plastic bags. Vice Chairperson, St. Soldier Group, Sangeeta Chopra, said that this day is celebrated every year to make people aware about the pollution caused by plastic and the serious threat it poses to the natural environment. Plastic waste takes thousands of years to decompose. Therefore it is important to understand the ill effects of single use plastic bags. She encouraged all the students to use paper bags instead of plastic bags.

World Population Day observed

To sensitise the students about the alarming situation, HMV Collegiate Sr Sec School celebrated ‘World Population Day’. Students prepared various skits to convey the message of population control. The event was organised under the guidance of Principal Prof Dr Ajay Sareen and school co-ordinator Meenakshi Syal. Students beautifully presented that increase in population has created many serious problems like scarcity of resources, unemployment, social evils etc. Increasing population is a threat to the environment as well. They also emphasised on the idea of ‘Small Family Happy Family’. The Principal appreciated the efforts of students and highlighted the importance of population control to make this world a better place to live in.

Webinar on Modern Marketing

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is organising an international series to bring together bright minds to give talks that are idea focused and on a wide range of subjects. Keeping with the tradition, PG Department of Commerce and Business Administration organised webinar on “Modern Marketing Approaches”. More than 300 participants joined this webinar. Dr Zanete Garanti, Head, Research Centre, Associate Professor, School of Business, City Unity College, Nicosia, Cyprus, was the resource person. She acquainted the students with the concept of modern marketing as technology- enabled marketing that requires innovation and creativity. She gave a new perspective of the 4Ps of marketing i.e. place, price, promotion and product, citing relevant illustrations, case studies, and real-life examples of the corporate world.

DAV signs pact with gwalior LNIPE

DAV University, Jalandhar, and Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education agreed to build cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This MoU was signed by Dr Yeshbeer Singh, Head of the Department of Physical Education (the authorized representative of DAV University) and Prof S Mukharjee, Vice-Chancellor LNIPE Gwalior.The vice-chancellor of DAV University Dr Jasbir Rishi congratulated the department. She said that this MoU is a form of mutual commitment in complementing each other’s duties and function in the perspective of Institutional duties and development, particularly in the students learning and research development in Physical education and sports.

Two-day Boot Camp organised

CT Group of Institutions organised a two-day boot camp on “Family Managed Business Entrepreneurship” for the aspirant entrepreneurs. The camp was designed for enhancing their skills and knowledge about the existing firms if they have or they are likely to establish a new business. The eminent speaker of the boot camp remained Prashant Bothra, managing director, Sofinco Industries, who emphasised about the various aspects of managing the family business and how new business can be setup especially in the time of Covid-19 situation. The students from management and engineering stream participated in it. Around 259 attendees sharpened their knowledge and abilities about the concept of family managed business.

Smriti 1st in MA Geography

Smriti, a student of Lyallpur Khalsa College Jalandhar, has secured the first position in Semester-I in the Guru Nanak Dev University exams of MA-Geography by getting 342 marks out of 400. Saloni Devi bagged second position by getting 335 marks in the same class. Principal of the college Dr Gurpinder Singh gave this information adding that Lyallpur Khalsa College is the only college in Doaba region to offer MA Geography and is the first choice of the students. The president of the College Governing Council Balbir Kaur congratulated the students and wished them success in life.

Cooking competition organised

GB Public School Dhilwan organised an online activity cooking without fire competition for class VI to XII. Students explored their talent in making salad, juice, shakes, smoothie, chart etc. Class incharges gave message to eat healthy food during the ongoing pandemic so that students remain healthy. They also gave kitchen tips so that students can easily adopt them to enhance their cooking and work easily in the kitchen. School coordinator Mandeep remarked that online education doesn’t imply only to the completion of syllabus but it also should look into the overall development of student.

Five DAV students in BCA merit list

Hoshiarpur: Five students from DAV College, Hoshiarpur were on the merit list in the result of BCA (5th and 1st Semester) declared by Punjab University Chandigarh. Amandeep Kaur, Urvashi and Pankaj Yadav of BCA (Sem V) secured VIth, VIIth and Xth position in merit list respectively. While Jasmine Kaur and Aanchal in the merit of BCA (1st semester) finished ninth and tenth position. The students attributed their success to the blessings of their parents and all the professors of the department. TNS/OC