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Dept of defence studies holds annual literary, cultural fest at PU

Students of Panjab University get the hang of modern weapons at the annual literary and cultural fest, “Kavach: Ranneeti Ka Rangmanch”, organised by the Department of Defence and National Security Studies, PU, in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari

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“Kavach: Ranneeti Ka Rangmanch”, the annual literary and cultural fest of Panjab University’s Department of Defence and National Security Studies, started at the Student Centre on the university premises here today.

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The department is also celebrating 25th anniversary of its establishment this year.

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Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria, General Officer Commanding, 11 Corps, was the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the fest, which was held in Law Auditorium.

Anandpur Sahib MP Malvinder Singh Kang was the guest of honour. Prof Yojna Rawat, Director of Research & Development Cell, PU, delivered the presidential address.

Military equipment and weapons have been displayed by the Western Command, Chandimandir. Various models of planes and ships are also being showcased by the 1 Chandigarh Air Squadron and 1 Chandigarh naval unit, respectively. The department also organised a musical performance by the BIG Band (Bonded in Gratitude), comprising visually impaired students from different department and colleges affiliated with the university.

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In his address, Lt Gen Chandpuria highlighted the role of the armed forces in nation-building. The guest of honour, who had been president of the Panjab University Student Council twice, commended the effort of the department since its inception in spreading awareness on the issues of national security.

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