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Kamla Lohtia SD College

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A seven-day NSS camp concluded at Kamla Lohtia SD College, Ludhiana, on Wednesday. During the camp, NSS volunteers were made to learn about various self-discipline activities aimed at moral upliftment and purposeful involvement in social well-being. A cleanliness drive was held by volunteers in and around the college along with a tree plantation drive. Students were also sensitised about various contemporary social issues, and emphasis was laid on physical fitness through various informative lectures delivered by Dr Vinay Singhal from Apollo Hospital, Ludhiana, Dr Lokesh, and Ranjan Kumar. The attendees were given useful tips regarding traffic awareness by Jasvir Singh, head constable, traffic police. The primary highlight of the camp was a visit to an old age home in Ludhiana and the Manukhta Seva Kendra, Baddowal, where students were made to learn the values of service to humanity by organising a ‘langar’ on the last day of the camp. Sharing their noble experiences, the NSS volunteers said that after attending the camp, they had learnt the importance of compassion, humanity, and empathy.

Guru Nanak Dev College

The Department of Information Technology at Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Ludhiana, organised a six-day ATAL (AICTE Training and Learning)-sponsored online faculty development programme (FDP) on ‘Emerging Trends in Information System Security using AI & Data Science for Next-Generation Cyber Analytics.’ The programme attracted over 450 faculty members and researchers from AICTE-approved institutions across India, who took part in an online mode. Eminent speakers, including Dr Sarbjeet Singh, Dr Amit Doegar, Dr Piyush Kumar Pareek, and Dr Vaibhav Bansal from Google, delivered insightful sessions on AI, data science, and cybersecurity. Discussions covered AI-powered IoT security, intrusion detection, ethical AI, and real-world cyber analytics applications.

CT University

CT University’s Department of Student Welfare organised a special session to educate students about cybercrime and online safety. The session featured Tarun Malhotra, a renowned expert and founder of Cyber Cops. Malhotra shared valuable tips and insights on how to protect oneself from cyber threats. He also talked about the growing threats of cybercrime and the importance of online safety. The session was attended by 300 students, faculty members, and staff. They appreciated the informative and engaging presentation by Malhotra.

Malwa Central College of Education

A seven-day NSS camp was organised at Malwa Central College of Education for Women from January 2 to 8, with an aim to promote social responsibility, teamwork, and leadership among students. The camp, coordinated by NSS programme officers Dr Mandeep Kaur, Dr Rekha, and Dr Sukhwinder Singh, featured inspiring talks by eminent speakers such as Mukti Gill, Rohit Bajaj, Navneet Joshi, Dr Balwinder Singh, Babita Arora, and Dr Rupinder Kaur. Their sessions provided valuable insights on social, health, and environmental issues. Students participated in activities such as poster-making, slogan writing, declamation, poem recital, tree plantation, and awareness rallies. A highlight of the camp was the celebration of Gurpurab on January 6, marked by prayers, kirtan, and a community kitchen, symbolising teamwork and service. The camp concluded with a cultural programme where students showcased their talent in dance, music, and speaking, and a valedictory ceremony on January 8, during which volunteers were appreciated and awarded for their dedication and significant contributions to the NSS activities. Winners of various competitions were also recognised. Aditi was adjudged the best NSS volunteer. Principal Dr Satwant Kaur expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the efforts of the NSS team and the enthusiasm of the volunteers, calling the camp a resounding success.