Doraha college shines in youth fest

Our Correspondent

Hoshiarpur, November 1

Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, won the overall trophy at the 59th Panjab University Youth and Heritage Festival held at DAV College, Hoshiarpur. Government College, Hoshiarpur, was the first runners-up while Dashmesh Girls College, Badal, stood third.

Avinash Rai Khanna, national vice president of India Red Cross Society, was the chief guest of the closing ceremony. He said the event contributed positively for the development of the students’ personality and the saving our heritage, so it was commendable. “Panjab University and DAV College were praiseworty for organising the fest,” he said.

Khanna, accompanied by PU Youth Welfare Director Nirmal Jaura, DAV College Managing Committee president Anoop Kumar, secretary principal DL Anand, vice president Rahul Sharma and principal Neerja Dhingra, handed over the prizes to the winners.

In the preceding session, Additional Chief Secretary of the state government, SK Sandhu, was the chief guest. He encouraged the students to participate in such festivals and explore their roots and heritage.