Campus notes: Training-cum-study camp at BBK DAV

Amritsar: National inter-state junior Red Cross training-cum-study camp, held under National Youth Exchange Programme, concluded at BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar. The event commenced with a floral tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, honouring his legacy of excellence in service to the nation. Principal Pushpinder Walia, in her address, said the camp had been dedicated to the supreme sacrifice of the four Sahibzaade of Guru Gobind Singh. The winners of various competitions were awarded for their outstanding performance during the event. Organisers of Guru Ramdas Old Age Home were honoured for their commendable efforts towards support and care for the elderly. Principal Walia was also honoured by the Indian Red Cross Society, Punjab state branch, Chandigarh, for her service to humanity. During the camp, Gurpreet Singh Namdhari conducted a live painting demonstration depicting the martyrdom of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh while being bricked alive.

10 GNDU selected for jobs

Amritsar: Directorate of placement and career enhancement of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has announced that 10 students of MBA-Batch 2025 of the university have been placed at HDFC Life Insurance Company. The students have been offered jobs at a salary of Rs. 4.75 lakh per annum. Director Amit Chopra said the students would join their jobs after passing their respective courses in June 2025. He said the company was a leading life insurance company in India, which provided insurance through individual and group insurance. It caters to the various needs of customers such as security, pension, savings and retirement plans. Vice-Chancellor Karamjit Singh congratulated the students and faculty members on the achievement.

Havan ceremony at DAV College

Amritsar: DAV College organised a special havan. Principal Amardeep Gupta offered prayers and wished for the peace, prosperity and happiness of every being and also hoped that the new year brings joy, good health, new hopes and possibilities and spiritual awakening in our lives.

Praying for the unprecedented progress of the college, the principal reiterated his commitment to take it towards greater heights of glory. The havan concluded with the recitation of ‘Shanti Path’.