Online workshop by KVA DAV

Karnal: Library Committee of the KVA DAV College for Women here organised an online national-level workshop on “Learn, unlearn and relearn: Exploring new ways of information access and dissemination”. Principal Sujata Gupta addressed the virtual gathering and opined that information acquisition and dissemination was a crucial skill for academicians in the 21st century. Central University of Punjab Assistant Professor Dr Raj Kumar Bhardwaj was the resource person of the workshop. He deliberated upon new ways in which information could be accessed and disseminated in the post-Covid world. The workshop was convened by Dr Monika Saini and concluded by Dr Deepti Sharma. A total number of 150 participants attended the workshop which proved to be an enriching experience for all participants. The resource person introduced the participants to a number of useful online resources such as Swayam Prabha, Ebasta Loto and e-Gyankosh.

NDA guidance programme

Kurukshetra: A ten-day National Defence Academy (NDA) guidance programme in collaboration with the Institute of Defence Orientation (IFDO), Hyderabad, commenced at Gurukul here. Kurukshetra Gurukul Director Col Arun Datta in his opening address complimented the NDA wing students for making a career in the defence sector as their first choice and reiterated his commitment to provide best training facilities and guidance to the students. Col BG Ray and Col KM Naidu of IFDO, Hyderabad, are conducting the NDA guidance programme for 60 students enabling them to improve their communication skills and interview techniques apart from enhancing their physical fitness and problem solving abilities so as to do well in their SSB interview.

Webinar on PCOD

Rohtak: A national webinar on ‘Poly-cystic ovarian disease (PCOD) and human health during Covid’ was organised under the aegis of the Science Council of Government College for Women here recently. College Principal Poonam Bhanwala chaired the event, which was coordinated by Science Council convener Veena Sachdeva and Vice-Principal Savita Paruthi. Gynaecologist Dr Anju Ahuja explained various aspects of PCOD, including its causes, symptoms and treatment. She also told the participants about cervical cancer and emphasised the significance of personal hygiene, regular check-up and loyalty towards one’s partner to stay away from it. Dr Sonika, Pooja and Dr Anju Sharma, Principal, Government College, Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) were also present.

Online caption contest

Yamunanagar: Around 50 students participated in an online caption contest organised by the Department of English of Mukand Lal National College here. The participants had to write a caption on a picture based on farmer protest and send it on given Google Form. Anamika (BA English Hons III) got first position; Surbhi (BA English Hons III) and Jayati (MA English II) got second position; Bhavya (MA English I) got third position and Abhishek of BA I got the consolation prize. The winners were honoured by officiating principal Dr Rahul Khanna by giving them certificates. He congratulated Dr Ritu Kumar, head of the department of English for the success of the event.

Workshop on research articles

Faridabad: The Department of Computer Engineering and Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay Central Library of JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA here organised a workshop on writing quality research articles in scholarly publications. The core objective of the workshop was to equip the research scholars with a set of skills and potentiality to undertake the research and publish it effectively. The workshop was attended by over 150 participants consisting of faculty members, Ph D scholars and M Tech students of the university. Detailing about the workshop, Prof Komal Kumar Bhatia of the department said the university was promoting research, innovation and entrepreneurship so that the outcomes of the same benefit the society. He stressed upon the need of exploring technological development opportunities in new application areas. He also added that scholars should strive for publications in SCI and Scopus indexed or other reputed indexed journals. Dr PN Bajpai explained the e-resources provided by the library. He updated the students about how to access e-library portal and other information resources. He told the scholars that they could contact the library for any kind of research support they need.

Special lecture on RTI organised

Kurukshetra: The Chief Information Commissioner, Haryana, Yashpal Singhal, has said it was the duty of every officer to give authentic information in public interest. He was delivering a special lecture on ‘Right to Information Act, 2005’ in a programme held at Senate Hall of the KU on Friday. This programme was organised by the KU legal cell. He further said the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Freedom of Expression to the citizens of the country, but in the absence of information and transparency, freedom of expression is of no importance. The right to information plays an important role in strengthening large democracies like India and their citizen-centric development, added Singhal. The right to information is an important tool to ensure citizens' participation in democracy.Singhal further added that in spite of some challenges like lack of awareness, weak system of records preservation in offices, etc., this Act made the government and government departments more accountable and braught transparency. The Chief Information Commissioner also responded to the queries of the Public Information Officers.

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