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In celebration of National Wildlife Week 2024, the Department of Zoology, Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, organized an educational visit to Ludhiana Zoo for the students of B.Sc. Medical. The visit was a culmination of the Skill-Based Workshop held earlier in the week, where students creatively transformed waste materials into beautiful animal sculptures and eco-friendly art pieces.

During the visit, these recycled art pieces, designed to raise awareness about the impact of waste on wildlife and the environment, and were submitted to Ludhiana Zoo for display. This initiative, in collaboration with Switch for Change, a non-governmental organization promoting environmental sustainability, aimed to instill a sense of responsibility towards wildlife conservation among students. The Principal of Khalsa College for Women, Dr. Kamaljit Grewal, praised the students for their dedication, stating, “It is heartening to see our students using their creativity and skills to contribute to such an important cause. National Wildlife Week is a crucial reminder of the responsibility we all share in protecting our environment and wildlife, and this workshop is a commendable effort in that direction.”

The In-Charge of Ludhiana Zoo, Mr. Narinder Singh  also lauded the initiative, commenting, “The artwork created by the students is not only impressive but also meaningful. Their efforts in raising awareness about wildlife conservation through this recycled art are highly appreciated, and these pieces will serve as a reminder to zoo visitors of the need to reduce waste and protect our natural habitats.”Dr. Monita Dhiman, Head of the Department of Zoology, expressed pride in the students’ hard work and creativity, noting, “This workshop allowed students to merge artistic expression with environmental consciousness. It also emphasized the importance of waste management and its impact on wildlife.” Members of Switch for Change also highlighted the relevance of such initiatives, stating that workshops like these are essential in educating future generations about sustainability and the significance of reducing waste.

The visit marked the culmination of National Wildlife Week 2024, reinforcing the importance of wildlife protection and encouraging students to actively participate in conservation efforts through their skills and knowledge.

Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana proudly launched a 5-day workshop titled “Transforming Waste into Wildlife Art” on 1st October, 2024 to celebrate wildlife week-2024. This initiative aims to educate students on how to creatively recycle dry waste into animal sculptures, promoting both artistic expression and environmental awareness. The workshop is being conducted by the Department of Zoology in collaboration with Switch for Change, NGO and is sponsored by Ludhiana Zoo. This partnership underscores the importance of community engagement in conservation efforts.
The Principal, Dr Kamaljit Grewal, appreciated this commendable initiative and highlighted its role in fostering sustainability and creativity among students. The Head of the Zoology Department, Dr. Monita Dhiman, emphasized the significance of hands-on learning experiences that not only cultivate artistic skills but also instil a sense of responsibility towards environmental conservation.
Participants have shown great enthusiasm in learning various recycling techniques, with daily sessions focused on creating art from wooden scraps, plastic bottles, old tyres, and bottle caps. The Founder of Switch for Change, Mr Gaurav, has been acknowledged for their support in making this event a reality. Additionally, Mr Narinder Singh, the In-Charge of Ludhiana Zoo, has been commended for their collaboration in raising awareness about wildlife protection through this innovative workshop. The completed artworks from the workshop will be donated to Ludhiana Zoo, enhancing the zoo’s exhibits and contributing to the promotion of wildlife conservation in the community.

Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana bagged P.U Intercollege Basketball Championship trophy in a three-day event held at Guru Nanak Stadium from September 29 to October 1, 2024.

The event brought together talented female sportspersons from seven colleges to compete in Basketball sports. The young players showcased their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. KCW won the overall trophy for the second time in a row, PU campus clinched 1^st runners up while GGS Sec 26 grabbed 2^nd Runners up trophy.

The tournament aimed to promote gender equality in sports while encouraging more women to pursue excellence in athletics. Over 80 sportspersons participated representing various colleges affiliated to PU Chandigarh.

S. Teja Singh Dhaliwal, Secretary, PBA and KCW Principal Dr. Kamaljit Grewal graced the event. Director Dr. Mukti Gill and the college Principal applauded the sports girls on their victory and appreciated the efforts of HOD Physical Education Dr. Mandeep Kaur and team coaches Saloni, Mr. Ravinder and Mr. Rajinder.

The Humanities Department of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana organized a Freshers Party Enchante for B.A first year students on September 24th ^, 2024. The entertaining extravaganza comprising dances, melodious Songs, mesmerizing Classical dance and guitar performances, group  dances and choreography was presented by the students. The hallmark of the day was Ms. Freshers contest in which  a number of  students dressed as beauty divas from under graduate and post graduate streams participated and contested for the titles.

Dr. Priyaka Khanna, Head Department of Commerce, Mrs. Ritu Ahuja, Head Department of Maths and Dr. Pooja Chatley, Head, Department of BBA graced the event as Judges. Diksha was entitled as Miss Freshers 2024 Gursimran Kaur bagged the title of Ms. Gorgeous, Bhumi was graced with the title of Miss Ramp on Fire. Mani was sashayed down for Miss Beautiful smile and Nandani and Harkanwal was adjudged Miss Confident. Miss Charming was bagged by Manya.

In Masters category Khushi was entitled Miss Freshers while Prerna and Khushi Singla bagged First and second runners up titles.

 The  Principal Dr. Kamaljit Grewal congratulated overall Incharge Mrs. Sabina Bhalla, Head Department of English on the success of the event. She also appreciated the efforts of the students and the teachers. She extended good wishes to the students for their new beginnings of college life. She further motivated them to work hard and scale new heights.

On September 20, 2024, B.Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology students, along with four faculty members, embarked on an enriching educational journey to Bonn (S.S. Food Industries – Biscuit Division) in Ludhiana. This visit was designed to offer a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge facilities and technologies within the biscuit baking industry, allowing students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricate stages involved in biscuit production.

The students delved deeply into the meticulous processes, from the careful selection and processing of raw ingredients to the precise steps of mixing, creaming, shaping, moulding, baking, cooling, and packing.

Guided by key personnel, including Mr. Abhijit Ghosh (General Manager), Mr. Rakesh Vohra (Assistant General Manager), and Mr. Satish Soni (Deputy Quality Manager), the students received hands-on exposure to various instruments and control systems integral to biscuit manufacturing. Under the expert guidance of Mr. Sukhpreet Singh (Branch Manager), Mr. Harminder Singh (Assistant Branch Manager), and Mr. Bharat (Marketing Department), the students engaged directly with industry experts, enriching their educational experience.

The visit was an invaluable experience, providing a rich exposure to industrial operations along with real-world insight.

Principal, Dr. (Mrs.) Kamaljit Grewal endorsed the efforts of the department and motivated for such more endeavours in future.

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana organized a Faculty Development Program on Empowering Excellence: Understanding the Revised Binary Accreditation in the college on September 23^rd, 2024. The Program was oriented to bring insights on the revised NAAC Binary Accreditation.

Dr. Khushvinder Kumar, Principal, Khalsa College of Education, Amritsar was the resource person of the event. He deliberated upon the varied aspects of Revised NAAC Binary Accreditation drawing comparisons between the previous framework. He apprised the faculty that the revised framework aims to create a culture of quality and excellence in higher education while also encouraging institutional participation at all levels in terms of quality, strength and performance. He further shared that the revised framework has 10 attributes having 44 matrices for affiliated colleges. He informed that the new framework also emphasizes upon the integration of skills with all disciplines such as humanities and social sciences. Further the options for taking up old assessment framework and revised were discussed. The session concluded with an interactive session wherein the queries of the faculty were effectively answered.

The Principal Dr. Kamaljit Grewal applauded the efforts of the IQAC team for organizing an informative and enriching session on the revised NAAC Accreditation system.

The Sociology Department of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana celebrated International Day of Peace in sync with the theme proposed by UNESCO for 2024, cultivating the culture of peace. The students were sensitized on the importance of power of peace and were encouraged to be living expression of peace and harmony. The activity made its way to the social platforms in the form of a documentary shared in the students’ groups.  While it enlightened the students on peace it also emphasized on the role of social platforms potentially significant in playing a key role in stimulating a positive change in society. The Principal Dr. Kamaljit Grewal applauded the efforts of Mrs. Harveen, Head of Sociology Department and the entire department for the initiative

This visit provided an insightful opportunity for B.Sc medical students to explore the indigenous species of trees  Mr. Manoj Mehta(Sr. VP HR) , Mr.Harnek Singh (manager) , Mr.Nabendu Sharma under the guidance of Mr. Amit Dhawan( SR & Sr. manager Admn/compliance )held informative interactions with students regarding Japanese technique of creating diverse and multilayered forest . This method is used worldwide for urban afforestation as these forests are quick to establish,maintenance free after one to three years.

It was the thrilled journey through trails of the forest which consists of sixty thousand trees of native species.

Principal Dr.( Mrs.)Kamaljit Grewal applauded the efforts of Department of Botany for organizing such an informative visit which would definitely enlighten the students regarding viable solutions for climate resilience in future.

Legal Literacy Club of Khalsa College for Women, organized an extension Lecture on the topic “Unraveling New Criminal Laws and Insights on Crime Prevention Techniques” on 20^th September 2024. Dr Varinder Kaur, Assistant Professor, School of Law, Lovely Professional University, was the Resource person of the day. The guest lecture aims to bring forth the salient features of the recent developments in criminal law and their far-reaching implications. India’s new criminal laws, which came into effect on July 1, 2024, were passed to modernize the country’s legal system and address contemporary issues. Dr. Varinder Kaur discussed the amendments of Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act (IEA), which are replaced by Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), respectively. She highlighted 20 new offences which have been added in the BNS and stressed upon the petty criminal offences where punishment of the imprisonment has been increased. The objective of the interaction is to enlighten students about the latest criminal legislation so they can grow up to be responsible and informed citizens of the nation. Principal Dr. (Mrs) Kamaljeet Grewal appreciated the efforts done by Legal Literacy club and emphasized that women need to be aware of their legal rights now more than ever.

Participation in Thal Sainik Camp is a matter of pride for every participant.  NCC Cadets dream of being a part of this All India camp conducted at New Delhi every year. This dream came true for an NCC Cadet of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana. After rigorous camp selection process UO Aabha, a B.A.3^rd year student was selected to be part of this camp which held from 2^nd to 13^th September 2024. The college cadet set the milestone as she was shortlisted after multiple Pre-TSC camps and finally become part of TSC 2024.

Aabha is a student of B.A. III in the college. She went through multiple selection camps and was finally shortlisted for Delhi in the month of August. Cadet bagged various prizes for her achievements during numerous selection camps. She got silver medal in Judging distance and field signals in final AITSC Delhi. She also received cash prize as appreciation from ADG Major General Manjeet Singh Mokha Sena Medal. The cadet narrated that the entire TSC journey has made her stronger and increased her potential to deal with challenges of life.    

College Director Dr. (Mrs) Mukti Gill and Principal Dr. (Mrs) Kamaljit Kaur Grewal appreciated the efforts of Aabha and NCC Department of college. Principal Mam motivated other young cadets and said that Aabha is the torch bearer for other college students and NCC Cadets. She added that Aabha will be (for sure) successful in her life as she has understood the importance of hard work and dedication at such a young age. Madam motivated her to continue with the same spirit and enthusiasm in other fields as well.