Intra-School Competition for IT held at KCPS

AMRITSAR, OCT 27

 With a view to developing the interest of students in Information Technology, an Intra-school competition  `IT FEST’ was held at Khalsa College Public school (KCPS).

The students from class VI to VIII took part in the fest enthusiastically and three teams were formed, each comprising of three participants per class. Vishal Arora, an IT Faculty and Samriti were the coordinators and Ankur Gulati, from NIIT Delhi, was the quiz master of the event. A wide range of questions related to IT Application, Programming, Multimedia, Computer Basics were posed and the winning team was awarded with merit certificates and other two teams were awarded with certificates of participation.

Principal Dr.Sarvjit Kaur Brar congratulated the students and encouraged them to keep them updated with the latest IT trends.    

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Aryans organize seminar on "Civil Engineering-Passion or Profession"

MOHALI, OCT 25

To update students with latest technology and Modern Arts of civil Engineering, Aryans College of Engineering, Chandigarh today organized a seminar on “Civil Engineering – Passion or Profession” at its campus. The renowned Civil Engineer Dr. Ajay Goel, Dean, Baddi University was the key note speaker on the occasion. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges presided over the seminar.

Dr. Goel while interacting with the students said that Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that is dedicated for improving the quality of life through sustainable design and construction. Community, societal, and environmental needs are met through the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public works and private facilities.

He further said that Civil engineering is considered as star engineering. The dream of building a modern India can be actualized with a team of Civil Engineers who really know their job and utilize their skill to bring modernity to a country on the whole. “These dreams of a country can be fulfilled by the academics only who prepare skilled civil Engineers” he added.

While interacting with the students he shared his experience of higher education in Japan and worked on various research works, motivated youth to impart the best of technological skills to vibrant students who aim to achieve something for the country.

While discussing about the career prospects of the course he said that Civil engineering majors will have career opportunities in industry, government and the private sector. Practice areas include design, construction, project management, consulting, research, and teaching. Dr. Goel appreciated the initiative taken by the college to promote technical and innovative ideas students through their projects and models.

It is to be mentioned that Dr. Goel has the experience of more than 25 years in the field of teaching, education and industry. He is Ph.D in Environment Engineering from Tottori University, (Japan) and Master of Civil Engineering in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engg from Punjab University. He is working as the Dean at Baddi University. He has also worked in MMU and LPU. He has the distinction of being on the elite panel of International Consultants Team of PES Kenchiku Kankyo Sekkei Ltd, Nagoya (Japan).

Prof. A.P Jain, Director; Prof. B.S Sidhu, Registrar; Mr. Himanshu, HOD, Civil Dept; Ms. Manpreet Mann and Ms. Ashima Dhiman, Coordinator etc were also present.

Seminar on New Education at KCE Stress on Changing Dynamics

AMRITSAR, OCT 25 

The national level seminar on `New Education Policy-2016’ was today organized at Khalsa College of Education in which the experts from National Council for Teachers Education (NCTE) stressed on dynamic changes in the new policy. The seminar was part of the ongoing consultations by the NCTE to seek changes in the education policy, framed in 1986 and later& modified in 1992.

 ``Since then several changes have taken place that calls for review of the policy. The central government is bringing out a National Education Policy to meet the changing dynamics of the 
requirements of the population with regard to quality education, innovations & research aiming 
to make India a knowledge dominion by equipping its human resources with the necessary skills’’. This was stated by NCTE Chairman Dr. Santosh Panda who was the chief guest and key note speaker in the seminar.

 The experts said education need a revamp to ensure the development and optimum utilization of the skill of the teachers in imparting instructions to the students. He said NCTE has been embarking on a time bound consultative process to get the feedback from various stakeholders in the field of Teacher Education which would be further passed on to HRD Ministry, so that it becomes a part of the New Education Policy-2016. 

Khalsa College Governing Council honourary secretary Rajinder Mohan Singh said that education need a revamp and with the changing times and make it professional oriented. He hoped that the government will formulate new education policy to raise the standard of education. Earlier he and College Principal Dr.JSDhillon, formally welcomed the guest of the day. Prof. N.K.Jangira, Former Professor& Head, 
NCERT chaired second session and focused on the new structures emerging in New Education Policy. 

Prof.SK Yadav, Academic Consultant, NCTE, Prof.NK Ambasht, Former Chairperson, NIOS, Prof.Saroj Sharma, former Dean, Education, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Dwarka, Prof.Rakesh Tomar, Under Secretary, NCTE and other experts also spoke in the seminar. In the technical session five groups were formed to discuss the important dimensions of New Education Policy- Teacher Education.  

Educational administrators, academicians, experts and practical practitioners in the field of Teacher Education from all the Northern Indian states viz. Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh (Union Territory), Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan participated in the 
deliberations/discussions. Dr. Dhillon thanked NCTE for choosing their College for the important discussions.

GoI interverntion needed to resolve issue between sugar growers and mill owners; Badal

ISSRU (LUDHIAA), AUG 15
Slamming the former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh for misleading the people, the Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today said that Captain has been rejected by the people time and again as his party has lost two elections under his leadership.
Interacting with the media persons after paying tribute to Shaheed Karnail Singh Issru here today, the Chief Minister said that political class must observe decency but unfortunately Amarinder was completely lacking it. He said that the misleading and baseless statements of Captain hardly have any impact on the people. Mr. Badal said that Congress has lost two successive elections just because of wrong style of politics pursued by Captain Amarinder Singh.
Taking strong exception on the misleading statement of Captain Amarinder Singh regarding possibility of some Akali MLAs shifting to Congress, the Chief Minister said that this statement was nothing more than a figment of imagination of the former Chief Minister. He quipped that Captain had been making such claims since long but no one from SAD had ever joined the Congress. "Captain is habitual of making such false claims so there is hardly any need to pay heed towards it" added Mr. Badal.
Seeking the intervention of Government of India for resolving the issue between sugar growers and Mill owners, the Chief Minister said that state governments have limited resources at their disposal due to which Centre's support was necessary in such issues. Mr. Badal said that he had asked his Principal Secretary to solve this issue and consequently he had held meetings with the farmers and Mill owners. "I am hopeful that the issue will be resolved soon by finding an amicable solution", he added.
Asked to comment on the protest by Chief Parliamentary Secretary Mrs. Navjot Kaur Sidhu, the Chief Minister said that it was unfortunate that she had chosen the sacred day of Independence for this motive. He said that Dr. Sidhu was like her daughter and he had already liberally allocated funds for the development of her constituency. But, Mr. Badal said that the step taken the Chief Secretary Parliamentary on this august occasion, when the entire country was paying tribute to its freedom fighters, was totally undesirable and unwarranted.
On the statement of Dr Sidhu regarding ties of SAD-BJP alliance, the Chief Minister said that the alliance was everlasting and firm. He said that it was the leadership of BJP to decide about the statements of Dr Sidhu. "Our alliance with BJP is very strong as it has been cemented with mutual trust and confidence" added Mr. Badal.
Clearly refuting the possibility of any central investigation in Dina Nagar terror attack, the Chief Minister categorically said that there was no need for it as the Punjab Police was fully capable of doing this work. He said that by successfully thwarting the attack Punjab Police had already proved its mettle. Mr. Badal said that even the valour and dedication of our Police force was duly recognized by Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Mr. Rajnath Singh who patted Punjab Police for its bravery.
Earlier addressing an impressive gathering during the state level function to mark the observance of martyrdom day of great revolutionary Shaheed Karnail Singh Issru, who laid down his life during the liberation of Goa from Portuguese regime here today at his native village, the Chief Minister said that the Punjabis inherited the spirit of sacrifice from the great Sikh Gurus who made supreme sacrifices against the tyranny, oppression and injustice. Mr. Badal said that this legacy of sacrifice perpetuated from one generation to other and was one of the major factors reflective of Punjab’s enormous contribution in the national freedom struggle.
The Chief Minister said that it was on record that Punjabis despite having two percent of country’s total population had made huge sacrifices in terms of life imprisonment, capital punishment and even exile in captivity (Kalepaani). He said that several watershed movements associated with the Indian freedom struggle were spearheaded from Punjab by the valiant patriots and freedom fighters. Mr. Badal said that the enormous contribution of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Udham Singh, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Lala Rajpat Rai and several others would continue to inspire our younger generations to imbibe the spirit of patriotism amongst them.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister announced to provide 24-hour uninterrupted domestic power supply to even single household in Deras/Dhanis of the state. He said that earlier atleast three or more households falling in Deras and Dhanis of the villages were covered under this scheme but now for the convenience of people every single household in deras/ dhanis would be supplied power supply on urban pattern by the state government.
The Chief Minister also listed the revolutionary steps taken by state government in field of Education, Healthcare and preservation of cultural heritage. He also announced that Rs 1700 crore would be spent for strengthening road infra structure in rural areas. Likewise, Mr. Badal said that major steps have been taken by the state government to provide basic civic amenities in urban and rural areas of the state.
Earlier, the Chief Minister paid tribute to Shaheed Karnail Singh Issru and felicitated his family members.
Prominent amongst other present on the occasion included Cabinet Minister Jathedar Tota Singh, Lok Sabha MP Prof Prem Singh Chandumajra, former Union Minister Mr. Balwant Singh Ramoowalia, former MLA Mr. Ranjit Singh Talwandi, Chairman Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board Jathedar Santa Singh Umedpuri and President BKU Mr Balbir Singh Rajewal.  

Governer greets people on "At Home" at Punjab Raj Bhawan

Governor of Haryana, Punjab and Administrator, Union Territory,
Chandigarh,  Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki, exchanging greetings
with general public at 'At Home’ at Punjab Raj Bhawan.

CHANDIGARH, AUGUST 15

The Governor of Haryana, Punjab and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki, was ‘At Home’ with distinguished citizens of Punjab and Chandigarh on the lush green lawns of Punjab Raj Bhawan.

The invitees from different walks of life started converging on Punjab Raj Bhavan before the start of the ceremony to greet the Governor. The pathway of Punjab Raj Bhavan was tastefully decorated to receive the distinguished guests. The ‘At Home’ function began as the Punjab police band played the National Anthem.

Punjab Chief Minister, Mr. Parkash Singh Badal was the first to greet the Governor. Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal Khattar, Hon’ble Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Mr. Justice Shiavax Jal Vazifdar, Mr. Justice S.S. Saron, Mr. Justice Hemant Gupta, Punjab Finance Minister Mr. Parminder Singh Dhindsa, Mr. Anil Vij, Health Minister, Haryana, Punjab Chief Secretary, Mr. Sarvesh Kaushal,  Lt. Gen. K.J. Singh, Goc-in-C, Western Command, Mr. Sumedh Singh Saini, DGP, Punjab, Mr. Y.P. Single, DGP, Haryana, Mrs. Marie Josee Charbonneau, Consulate General of Canada, Mr. Vijay Kumar Dev, Adviser to Administrator, Mr. M.P. Singh, Principal Secretary to Governor, Mrs. Poonam Sharma, Mayor, Mr. Rajiv Sharma, Election Commissioner, Haryana also greeted the Governor.

Senior defence, civil and police officers of Punjab, Chandigarh Administration and Haryana were also present at the function. Office bearers of all the political parties greeted the Governor on the occasion.

The Punjab Governor, Prof. Solanki intermingled with the august gathering. He interacted with the freedom fighters, serving and retired army officers on this special day. The Governor said that the nation was proud of the sacrifices made by freedom fighters in the freedom struggle.

Progressive farmers from different parts of both the States came in strength to greet the Governor on this happy occasion.

KCET girl tops in Mechanical Engineering

AMRITSAR, JULY 18

Sumandeep Kaur of Mechanical Engineering (3rd Semester) of Khalsa College of Engineering and Technology, Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar set another record by winning Top-position in the University in Nov, 2014 Examination.  Tanureet Randhawa stood 2nd in PTU in Mechanical Engineering in 7 seventh Semester while Gurpreet Kaur bagged 3rd position in Mechanical Engineering in seventh Semester.  

Sonia of Electronics and Communication Engineering 7th Semester was placed 6th in the Merit List of the University while Sarang Bawa and Divyanshu Aggrawal bagged 6th & 7th position respectively in Mechanical Engineering 5th Semester. Amit Sharma won overall 3rd position in common Chemistry Group in ist Semester by securing 89.67% marks.

 The Principal of the College Dr. Amarpal Singh congratulated the students who brought laurels of victory and glory to the college and to their families. Honorary Secretary of the Khalsa College Charitable Society, S. Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina lauded the efforts of the faculty of the college for the trail-blazing performance of the students of Khalsa College of Engineering & Technology, Amritsar in the University Examination and expressed the hope that these students will definitely leave a mark in their professional field after completion of their graduation in Engineering. Dr. Mohinder Sangita, Dean Academics of the College also felicitated the students who had won accolades in Academics.

Follow legacy of Guru Arjam Dev Ji: Badal

CHANDIGARH, MAY 21

   Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today called upon the people to follow the noble teachings of Sri Guru Arjan Dev ji, the fifth master of the Sikhs, who sacrificed his life to uphold the rich legacy of humanism, secularism and universal brotherhood.

   In a message on the martyrdom day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev ji, Mr. Badal said that Guru ji laid down his life for the sake of humanity as a savior of dhrama (righteousness) besides reinforcing the faith of masses to demonstrate courage against the tyrannical forces unleashed by the then Mughal empire. Guru ji’s supreme and unparalleled selfless sacrifice would ever remain a source of inspiration for one and all. The real homage to the great Guru would be to follow his high ideals in the right earnest and strive hard to safeguard the interests of oppressed and disadvantaged sections of the society.

"We must remember the underlying spirit and message associated with Sri Guru Arjan Dev ji’s unprecedented sacrifice”, said Mr. Badal.

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