Campus notes: College director appointed to NAAC

Director of Guru Nanak Girls College, Yamunanagar, Dr Varinder Gandhi has been appointed to the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Peer Team. Gandhi is set to assess Prafulla Chandra College in Calcutta on January 3-4. This prestigious team plays a pivotal role in evaluating and accrediting higher education institutions across India. Gandhi's appointment follows her recent visit to a college in Maharashtra as a member of the NAAC Peer Team in December 2024. A distinguished academician and administrator, Gandhi has established herself as a beacon of excellence in the region. During her tenure as the Principal of Guru Nanak Girls College, spanning over a decade, the institution earned numerous accolades under her visionary leadership. TNS

online spiritual talk in college

Karnal: The internal complaints committee against sexual harassment of women at workplace (ICCASH) of Kumari Vidyavati Anand DAV College for Women, under the aegis of the internal quality assurance cell (IQAC), organised an online spiritual talk on the theme of the session "Health and wellness: Insights from the shrimad Bhagavad Gita," highlighted the significance of spiritual teachings in promoting holistic well-being. The event commenced with a warm welcome by Meenu Sharma, Principal (officiating), the patron of the event who emphasised the importance of incorporating spirituality into daily life for mental and physical wellness. Dr Manju Singh, convener of the programme, introduced the theme and elaborated on the necessity of such spiritual interactions to navigate modern challenges. TNS

Education Board announces exams

Yamunanagar: The Board of School Education Haryana, Bhiwani, has announced the dates for the upcoming secondary, senior secondary, and D El Ed (re-appear) exams. The exams will begin on February 27 and continue until March 21. Omprakash Nimbival, the Deputy Secretary of the Board, shared the details. The secondary exams will start on February 28 and end on March 19, while the senior secondary exams will be held from February 27 to April 2. The D ElEd exams will also commence on February 27 and continue until March 21. All exams will take place in a single session from 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm. Approximately five lakh students are expected to appear for classes X and XII exams, with about 1,500 exam centres set up across the state. The exam schedule has been uploaded on the Haryana Board's official website.