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The Internal Complaints Committee of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana organizes a seminar on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace on November 3, 2025 in the college.
Ms. Neha Gupta and Advocate Anchal Jindal were the resource persons for the event. Advocate Anchal Gupta apprised the teaching and non teaching staff on the POSH Act (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, that was brought into force in 2013. She further discussed types of sexual harassment and laws on prevention of sexual harassment. She also shared tips on how to be safe and protective and fight against any type of verbal, non-verbal, and abusive or colored remarks. Short videos on various instances of sexual harassment were shown once again establishing the importance of voicing the actions and words that make women and men uncomfortable. The session concluded with an interactive session and activities bringing important issues to light.
The College Principal Dr. Kamaljit Grewal applauded the efforts of the Incharge Dr. Narinderjit Kaur of Internal complaints committee. She further encouraged the staff to voice their concerns whenever necessary and also spread awareness.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day is observed every year on 31 st October to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and to honor his pivotal role in fostering national and political integration and unity in India. Unity is significant for building a strong nation and tackling the social challenges such as Drug Abuse. To give this day an impactful meaning, the NCC department of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines Ludhiana organized a student-centered seminar on the theme ‘National Unity – Let’s Unite in Fight Against Drug Abuse’ on 31 st October 2025. The event was organized under the stewardship of Col R.S. Chauhan (Commanding Officer, 3 Pb. Girls Bn. NCC), College Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Kamaljit Grewal and Associate NCC Officer Captain (Dr.) Paramjeet Kaur. Around 125 NCC
Cadets of the college, Members of PI staff and college staff became part of this event. The aim of the event was to sensitize the young cadets about ill effects of drugs and to promote a drug free lifestyle in society.
NCC Cadets celebrated the day and delivered a strong message to be united in the fight against drug usage with the help of well-structured lecture and PowerPoint Presentation. NCC Cadets of the college Cadet Akshita, Under Officer Babli, Under Officer Nikita Gupta, Cadet Tamanna, and Cadet Sneha initiated their talk with discussion on various forms of drug abuse prevalent in our nation with special reference to Punjab. The cadets covered the topics of causes of drug abuse, how to break the cycle of drug users, national wise statistical data on drug abuse and specifically of Punjab, various initiatives taken by central/state governments and NGOs in this direction. The presentation came to a conclusion with discussion on the role of NCC cadets in this fight against drug abuse. The cadets also took a pledge on the theme ’Say no to drugs and yes to life’.
College Principal Dr (Mrs.) Kamaljit Grewal appreciated the efforts put in by NCC department. During her oration, she talked about real life incidents and cases of drug usage and motivated the cadets to say clear no to any form of drugs, if offered to them. She added that such seminars make the young generations more responsible and agile. Overall, the event was a successful endeavor in the series of activities focused at making future generations drug free.

The Department of Psychology, Khalsa College, Civil Lines Ludhiana organised an Inter- School Poster Making Competition – a community outreach initiative for mental health. About 50 participants from more than 10 eminent schools of the city participated. The judges for the event were Ms. Shinu Kochhar, Counselling Psychologist, ABA Practitioner and Expressive Art Therapist from Care for Autism, along with Ms. Ashu Lakhanpal, Head PG Department of Fine Arts. This event aimed to raise awareness of mental health issues and empower students to navigate daily life challenges and stress. The prize winners for various categories were as follows:
1 st – Kaysha Jain, Jesus Sacred Heart School
2 nd – Vanshika Jagdev, BCM Arya Model Sr. Sec. School Shivani Oberoi, DAV Public School
3 rd – Ravleen Kaur, Guru Nanak International Public School
Laskshita Sharma, Kundan Vidya Mandir Sen. Sec. School
Harman Kehal, Jesus Sacred Heart School
Wellness Warrior Award – Ishpreet Kaur, Guru Nanak International Public School
Anuradha, Amrit Indo Canadian Academy
Best Thematic Representation – Punya Narang, BCM Arya Model Sr. Sec. School
Ishveer, Manav Rachna International School
Artistic Endeavour Award- Tanishka, Bal Bharati Public School
Anureet, BCM Arya Model Sr. Sec. School
Art for Awareness Award- Karmandeep Kaur, Bal Bharati Public School
Samaira Bansal, DAV Public School
Hargun Kaur, Guru Nanak International Public School
Pariyanshu, Guru Nanak Public School, Model Town
Sanvi Gupta, Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar
Gurleen Kaur, Guru Nanak Public School, Model Town
Along with this, an interactive session titled “Distractions vs Consistency #The choice that shapes your future” was organised by KCW Counselling Cell where Ms. Shinu Kochhar coached the students for dealing with distractions in order to focus prioritising goals and achieving them for an effective and a successful lifestyle. The students received tips on setting SMART goals and inculcating consistency in their endeavours. She discussed the 21- day strategy to convert actions into habits.
The enthusiastic participation of the students made the session invigorating. The Principal Dr. Kamaljit Grewal congratulated the prize winners. She also appreciated the efforts of various school teachers for their inspiring contribution.

The Department of Biotechnology, Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, organized an Inter-School Model Making Competition on “BioE3”, an Indian Governmentinitiative highlighting the role of biotechnology in strengthening the Economy, Environment, and Employment on October 29, 2025. The event aimed to enhance scientific awareness among students about the multifaceted contributions of biotechnology toward national development. Participants presented both working and non-working models under innovative themes such as Bioproducts and Bioprocessing, Bioenergy and Biofuels, Microbiome, Biotechnology in Medicine, Biotechnology in Agriculture and Environment, and Artificial
Intelligence in Biotechnology. A total of 23 students from various reputed schools, including BCM Basant City, BVM Kitchlu Nagar, Guru Nanak International Public School (Model Town), Guru Nanak Public School (Model Town Extension), R.S. Model Senior Secondary School, Ryan International School (Urban Estate), Teja Singh Sutantar Memorial Senior Secondary School, and DAV Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana, showcased their creativity and scientific skills through impressive exhibits. Simultaneously, students of B.Sc. (Hons.)
Biotechnology also displayed their working models aligned with the same themes. The models were evaluated by Dr. Jaspreet Kaur, Mycologist, Department of Microbiology, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, and Dr. Harjeevan Kaur, Plant Biotechnologist, Gurdev Singh Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, PAU, Ludhiana. All participants received certificates of appreciation, while the winners were awarded trophies. The event successfully met its objective of spreading awareness about biotechnology’s pivotal role in realizing the goals of the BioE3 policy. The college Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Kamaljit Grewal lauded the Department of Biotechnology for its dedicated efforts and encouraged continued pursuit of excellence in scientific outreach and innovation.

Gardening club, Khalsa College for Women, Civil lines, Ludhiana set up a stall of organic fruits and vegetables under the theme “Organic winter greens – Apni mandi”. Organic fruits and vegetables like lemon, Spinach, Coriander, Fenugreek, Cobra Mirch etc. which are raised in college nursery were distributed among the students and staff members to promote organic farming paving the way for a healthier population and sustainable future. Principal Dr. Kamaljit Grewal and Director Dr. (Mrs.) Mukti Gill applauded the efforts of gardening club for such initiatives.

An extension lecture on the topic “Career Opportunities in Civil Services” was organized by Career Coaching Cell on 28 th October 2025. The session aimed to create awareness among students about various career prospects in the Civil Services and to motivate them to prepare effectively for competitive
examinations.
The resource person for the lecture was Mr Rajnish Vashisth (Director Vashishth Academy).The speaker elaborated on the structure of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and various other competitive exams including the Preliminary, Mains, and Interview stages. He also discussed the eligibility criteria, optional subjects, and the importance of current affairs and analytical skills in the preparation process. Around 100 students from various classes participated in the session.
The lecture highlighted the wide range of career opportunities available through the Civil Services, such as positions in the IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and various Central and State Administrative posts. The speaker also shared preparation strategies, emphasizing discipline, time management, and consistency as key factors for success.
The interactive session that followed allowed students to clarify their doubts about exam patterns and preparation resources. Overall, the lecture proved to be highly informative and inspiring, motivating students to aspire for a meaningful career in public service. Principal Dr. Kamaljit Grewal appreciated the
efforts of the Career Coaching Cell and encouraged the students to set career related goals and work
towards achieving them.

The Students of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, once again demonstrated academic excellence in B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology results announced by the Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh held in May 2025 under the NEP-based Multidisciplinary/Interdisciplinary curriculum.
Arshiya Sharma brought laurels to the college by securing the First Position in the University with an impressive 9.13 SGPA, followed by Palak, who bagged the Third Position with 8.75 SGPA. Arshita Sharma (8.54 SGPA), Manika Sharma (8.46 SGPA), and Amreenpreet Kaur (8.42 SGPA) clinched the Fifth, Seventh, and Eighth Positions, respectively. This marks a remarkable achievement of five students in the university top ten positions. Overall, the result is hundred percent.
The meritorious students credited their success to dedicated effort, parents support, and the constant guidance of the faculty. The College Management and the Principal, Dr. (Mrs.) Kamaljit Grewal, congratulated the Department of Biotechnology for its commitment and tireless efforts.

Youth Red Cross club of Khalsa College For Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana organised an awareness session on breast cancer in the college campus on October 17, 2025.
Dr. Jaspinder, Radiation Oncologist from Apollo Hospital was the resource person of the session. She apprised the students about Breast Cancer causes and prevention. She delivered informative session on
self- examination, early detection and treatment of cancer. The students were further advised on the importance of healthy diet and lifestyle.
The Principal Dr Kamaljit Grewal appreciated the efforts of the Youth Red Cross Unit and encouraged the students to spread awareness among family and friends and contribute to the society as responsible
citizens of nation.

The students of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana once again proved their mettle by scoring top positions in BCA-2 nd semester examinations, results of which were declared by Panjab University, Chandigarh.
A stupendous clean sweep of almost all the top university positions was achieved by the students. Eighteen students of the college have placed their names in top twenty university positions. Harmandeep Kaur bagged 2 nd position in the University by scoring 9 SGPA. Lavayna Sekhri stood 4th in the university by scoring 8.83 SGPA while Amandeep Kaur and Preeti Gaurh clinched 6th position in the Panjab University by scoring 8.75 SGPA. Mukti bagged 8 th position in the university by scoring 8.67 SGPA. Jagmeet Kaur Grewal stood 9 th in the university by scoring 8.63 SGPA while 10 th position was bagged by Harmandeep Kaur and Jashanpreet Kaur who scored 8.58 SGPA. Himanshi Gupta, with 8.54 SGPA clinched 11 th position in the university while Khushi Saddana clinched 15 th position in University by scoring 8.38 SGPA. Priya Chhabra and Riya Mittal have bagged 16 th position in university by scoring 8.33 SGPA while Lakshita has clinched 17 th position in university by scoring 8.29 SGPA. Harpreet Kaur, Jasleen, Kavya and Rupinder bagged 19 th position in university by scoring 8.21 SGPA while Krishika bagged 20 th position in university by scoring 8.17 SGPA.

The elated students of the Department of Computer Science expressed happiness at the outcomes of the university exams. Harmandeep Kaur who topped the university said that hard work of their faculty members coupled with blessings provided by their parents and the college Principal Dr. Kamaljit Grewal played an important role in their success.
Sardarni Kushal Dhillon , Manager, Managing Committee and Director, Dr. (Mrs.) Mukti Gill congratulated the Principal, Dr. (Mrs.) Kamaljit Grewal and the staff of Computer Science department for their sincere efforts in generating stupendous results. They applauded the students for maintaining the tradition of the college in clinching top university positions and also wished them luck to continue to scale greater heights in life.

To sharpen students creativity and presentation skills , PG Department of Mathematics of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana organised an event titled “Power-Point Presentations on the Application of Mathematics”aimed at enhancing students’ understanding of how mathematics is used in real-life and interdisciplinary contexts. The program focused on showcasing the creativity and analytical abilities of students through interactive and visually enriched presentations.
The topics of presentations varied as Mathematics in space, Mathematics the hidden code of the world, Applications of Algebra, Applications of Trigonometry, Statistics in action, Use of Mathematics in everyday life, Mathematics in astronomy ,Graph theory, fractal etc .
Judges of the event were Dr. Charita Mehta, Head of Department of Physics and Dr Aanchal Arora , Head of Department of Chemistry.The event encouraged students to blend analytical thinking with digital creativity, demonstrating that mathematics is not just theoretical but a dynamic tool for innovation and problem-solving in modern society and successfully achieved its objective of integrating technology with education and fostering students’ curiosity about mathematical applications.
Winners of the event were:
First prize- Jaspreet Kaur of B.Sc II
Second prize -Diksha Yadav of BCA -III
Third prize – Prabhdeep Kaur of B.Sc -I
Consolation prize – Kawalpreet Kaur of B.A III
Principal Dr (Mrs.)Kamaljit Grewal appreciated the efforts for organising such sessions beneficial for students.