Students Take the Streets:

Email From PCTE Press on Monday 13th Oct 2025 at 03:49 PM Regarding Street Play

PCTE’s Nukkad Natak Spreads Awareness with Impact

Ludhiana:12th October 2025:(Karthika Kalyani Singh /Education Screen Desk)::

The campus of PCTE Group of Institutes came alive as students performed Nukkad Natak 2025, a two-day event aimed at spreading social awareness through street plays. The event drew enthusiastic participation from both senior and junior wings, who used creativity and performance to address social and cultural issues with emotion and humour.

The Senior Wing event, held on October 11 at Rose Garden, featured 15 teams presenting impactful acts on themes such as Punjab Bolda (preserving Punjabi culture), Mard ka Dard (men’s mental health), AI as a Threat, Violence and Its Consequences, and Social Media Influence. Teams like The Traitors, Mad-Techies, Glitch Gang, The Mavericks, and AI Avengers stood out for their strong performances and messages.

The Junior Wing, held on October 12 at Rakh Bagh, saw 39 teams including Junoonverse, Fantastico, Paradox, and Dream Weavers perform on youth empowerment, environmental awareness, gender equality, and social unity.

Performances were judged on message, acting, and presentation by theatre experts Mr. Brij Mohan Bhardwaj and Mr. Balwinder, who praised the originality and energy of the students.

Dr. Swapan Chanana, Director of Student Welfare, commended students for addressing meaningful social issues, while Dr. K.N.S. Kang, Director General, appreciated their creativity and reaffirmed PCTE’s commitment to providing platforms that encourage awareness and expression.

With Festaweek 2025 underway, PCTE continues to promote learning beyond classrooms fostering creativity, awareness, and community engagement among its students.

New Beginnings, Immortal Memories-

 Received From GCG on Saturday 23rd August 2025 at 2:29PM Regarding Fresher Party

GCG Ludhiana organizes freshers party for new students 

Ludhiana: 23 August 2025: (Kartika Kalyani Singh//Education Screen Desk)::

Who knows how many students have reached high positions after studying from this college. The memories of all of them are also in the campus of this college. The walls and trees of the college remind us all. The rooms of this college still hold many memories. Similarly, there are new hopes too.

Just two days ago, on 21 August 2025, a grand freshers party was organized at Government College for Girls Ludhiana under the leadership of Principal Mrs. Suman Lata ji to welcome the new students. Principal Madam attended this party as the chief guest. She congratulated the students and wished them success in future. On this occasion, the students performed cultural programs as well as ramp walk and talent show, which added new colors to the celebration. In this fresher party, Siddhisha Bhandari (Miss Fresher), Manya Jhaam (First Runner-up), Tanveer (Second Runner-up) were selected. Along with this, Rishika Naib, Jaspreet Kaur, Chanchal, Anna, Prabhjot and Bhoomi were given special titles. The role of judges was played by Mrs. Mandeep Kaur, Mrs. Kamaldeep Kaur and Dr. Manisha.

New Beginnings, Infinite Memories - Celebration of New Students at GCG

Under the guidance of Principal Mrs. Suman Lata ji, Government College for Girls, Ludhiana organized a grand freshers party to welcome the new students. The chief guest, Principal Madam blessed the students with her motivational words. On this occasion, cultural programs, ramp walk and talent show were organized, which added colors and energy to the celebration. The coveted titles went to Siddhisha Bhandari (Ms. Freshers), Maniya Jhaam (1st Runner-up), Tanveer (2nd Runner-up) along with special titles to Rishika Naib, Jaspreet Kaur, Chanchal, Anna, Prabhjot and Bhoomi. The event was a grand success with the presence of judges Mrs. Kamaldeep Kaur, Mrs. Mandeep Kaur and Dr. Manisha and the smooth coordination of the Head of the Department Mrs. Sarita Khurana.

New Beginnings, Endless Memories – Freshers Fiesta at GCG

Government College for Girls, Ludhiana, under the guidance of Principal Mrs. Suman Lata Ji, organised a grand freshers party to welcome the new students. The Chief Guest, Principal Madam blessed the students with her motivational words. The occasion witnessed cultural presentations, ramp walks and talent shows which added colour and energy to the celebration. Siddhisha Bhandari (Ms. Freshers), Maniya Jhaam (1st Runner-up), Tanveer (2nd Runner-up) won the prestigious titles, while Rishika Naib, Jaspreet Kaur, Chanchal, Anna, Prabhjot and Bhoomi got special titles. With the presence of judges Mrs. Kamaldeep Kaur, Mrs. Mandeep Kaur and Dr. Manisha and smooth coordination of Head of Department Mrs. Sarita Khurana, the event turned out to be a grand success.

Hands-on Fire Safety Workshop at KCW

From T R R on 20th Aug 2025 at 4:58 PM Regarding Workshop on Fire Safety

Workshop was organized by KP Fire Safety Solutions 

Ludhiana: 20th August 2025: (Media Link Ravinder//The Education Screen Desk)::

Department of Chemistry, Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana organized a Hands-on Fire Safety Workshop in collaboration with KP Fire Safety Solutions. The workshop was conducted with the objective of creating awareness about fire hazards in laboratories and equipping students with practical knowledge on the safe handling of fire extinguishers and other preventive measures. The session was facilitated by Mr. Pankaj Maini who demonstrated various types of fire extinguishers and explained their appropriate usage in different fire situations. Students and faculty members actively participated in the workshop, learning how to respond promptly and effectively during fire emergencies.

The workshop highlighted the importance of preparedness, presence of mind and adherence to safety protocols in preventing accidents and ensuring a safe laboratory environment. The initiative taken by the Department of Chemistry was highly appreciated by madam Principal Dr. Kamaljit Grewal who motivated students to participate in more such workshops that can instill confidence among them to tackle unforeseen emergencies.

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POWERGRID Inks an MoU with PEC, Chandigarh

From PEC on Friday 6th June 2025 at 7:07 PM Regarding MoU between PEC and PowerGrid

MoU for Establishment of POWERGRID Centre of Excellence at PEC under CSR

Chandigarh: 06th June 2025: (Media Link Ravinder//Education Screen Desk)::

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) signed an MoU on 06th June, 2025 with Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, for establishing "POWERGRID Centre of Excellence" at PEC under CSR.

Under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of POWERGRID, an MoU was signed, in a gracious event, by Shri Tarun Bajaj, Executive Director (Northern Region-II) on behalf of POWERGRID and Prof. Rajesh Kumar Bhatia, Director (ad-interim) on behalf of PEC, Chandigarh in the august presence of Sh. Rajeev Verma, IAS, Chief Secretary, Chandigarh - UT, Shri R. K.Tyagi, Chairman & Managing Director, POWERGRID and Ms. Prerna Puri, IAS, Secretary Education, Chandigarh Administration - UT. Senior officers from POWERGRID including Sh. Vikram Singh Bhal, Executive Director CMG- Coordination, Sh. Jasbir Singh, Executive Director (CSR), Sh. Rubinderjit Singh Brar, Director Technical Education, Chandigarh Administration - UT, Deans, HoDs & Senior faculty members of PEC and officials from technical education, Chandigarh were also present during the signing ceremony.

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh sought support from POWERGRID for the establishment of a state-of-the-art facility to provide cutting-edge resources for its students, offering them the opportunity to engage in advanced training with hands-on practice in the evolving & industry driven area of Power and Energy Engineering. POWERGRID, as a responsible Corporate Citizen accepted the request and is rendering its helping hand in establishing the "POWERGRID Centre of Excellence" (COE) at PEC.

Being established at an estimated financial implication of 17,19,26,000/- (Rupees Seven- teen Crore Nineteen Lakh and Twenty-Six Thousand Only), the centre envisages to open new avenues for students learning. It will help Research Scholars and Faculty to strengthen research in the Power and Energy sector. This facility will focus on strengthening the course curriculum of Electrical Engineering disciples at PEC. The proposed facility is intended to enhance the laboratory set up in thrust areas like numerical relays, Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs), inverters, cyber security, e-mobility, controller's laboratory etc. set for real-time simulation for demonstration & training.

On this occasion Director PEC Prof. Rajesh Kumar Bhatia expressed his gratitude towards POWERGRID for taking up this CSR initiative for providing this infrastructure in their Institute which is bound to benefit the students and researchers in the field of electrical engineering.

Guest of Honor, CMD POWERGRID Sh. R.K. Tyagi shared his nostalgic feelings towards his alma-mater PEC. He emphasised on One Grid, One Nation, One frequency, from one corner of the country to another corner of the country with synchronised grids. He said "Under part of CSR, this center of excellence is a small token from our side."   

Chief Guest, Sh. Rajeev Verma (IAS), Chief Secretary, praised this gesture of POWERGRID and PEC to empower individuals to transform the sectors. The establishment of this Centre of Excellence would be a beacon of advanced research and innovation. it will buffer the state of art facilities for UG, PG and PhD Students. it would boost power and energy sectors towards India's Initiative of Viksit Bharat, Energy Security and next zero emission nation. 

POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED (POWERGRID) is a Maharatna Enterprise under Ministry of Power having its regional headquarters of Northern Region-Il at Jammu. POWERGRID is engaged in inter-state bulk power transmission. POWERGRID has 180,239 ckm of transmission lines, 283 Sub-stations and more than 564,961 MVA of transformation capacity. With the adoption of latest technological tools and techniques, enhanced use of automation and digital solutions, POWERGRID has been able to maintain average transmission system availability >99%. POWERGRID performance has been consistently Excellent by achieving very difficult measurable parameters which are set in MoU signed with the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India.

POWERGRID, Northern Region-II with headquarters in Jammu is having its Transmission System spread over in the states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, parts of Haryana and UT of Chandigarh, Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir.

Ved Prachar Mandal conducts Declamation Contest

 From BCM Arya School Lalton on Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 11:40 AM

Around 50 students from Classes IV to XI participated in this competition 

Ludhiana: 7th May 2025: (Kartika Kalyani Singh//Media Link//Education Screen Desk)::

Ved Prachar Mandal , Ludhiana conducted Vedic Declamation Competition in English , Punjabi and Hindi in BCM Arya School , Lalton. Around 50 students from Classes IV to XI participated in this competition .  The competition featured speeches in English, Punjabi, and Hindi on thought-provoking topics such as The True Name of the Supreme Soul – Om, True Guides of Humanity – The Vedas, The Importance of Yama and Niyama in Life, and The Leader of Social Awakening – Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati.

The Chief Guests Mr. Roshan Lal Arya, founder of Ved Prachar Mandal Punjab. Sh. Roshan Lal shared that Arya Samaj is an organisation solely devoted to the task of propagating and promoting the eternal values and wisdom of the vedas among the masses. The First Position was  bagged by Rehmat Kaur of Class- VII, Second by Ansh of Class- VII and third position was bagged by Krishiv of Class- VI.

The Principal, Mrs. Kritika Seth congratulated all the prize winners and appreciated their efforts. 

Celebrating Tradition, Innovation, and Unity:

Friday 8th November 2024 at 9:52 PM  Communication, Information & Media Cell (CIM) Clubs

PECFEST-2024 Inaugurated with Grand Ceremony and Inspiration 

Chandigarh: 08th November, 2024:(Media Link//Education Screen Desk)::

The Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh campus came alive today as PECFEST 2024, the annual techno-cultural fest, was inaugurated with a theme of “Retrograde Rebellion,” symbolizing a unique fusion of heritage and modernity. The event was marked by high energy and enthusiasm from students, faculty, alumni, and distinguished guests, making it a memorable celebration of PEC’s legacy and vibrant community.

The inauguration ceremony began at 12:00 PM with a warm welcome to all attendees. The event started with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony symbolizing hope and the beginning of a journey filled with cultural and technological exploration.

In his inaugural address, Prof. D.R. Prajapati, Dean of Student Affairs (DSA), extended a heartfelt invitation to all, emphasizing the importance of PECFEST as a platform for creativity, innovation, and camaraderie.

The audience was then treated to a PECFEST introductory video, followed by an inspiring speech by the Director of PEC, Prof. Rajesh Kumar Bhatia. He expressed gratitude to Sh. Anirudh, IRS (Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax) and Air Commodore Rajeev Srivastava for gracing the occasion. Prof. Bhatia spoke about PEC’s remarkable legacy, its upcoming 104th Foundation Day tomorrow, and the role of PECFEST in embodying the spirit of innovation and cultural celebration. He acknowledged the tireless efforts of the organizers, sponsors, and the DSA in making PECFEST a grand success.

A documentary showcasing the glorious history of PEC was then presented, reflecting the college’s contributions and milestones in shaping the future of engineering education.

Air Commodore Rajeev Srivastava addressed the audience, sharing his admiration for PEC’s longstanding commitment to fostering leadership and excellence. This was followed by an inspiring address by Sh. Anirudh, who encouraged students to cherish their time at PEC and make the most of the opportunities it provides.

The inauguration concluded with a vibrant cultural program that showcased the talents of PEC students, blending traditional and contemporary performances in alignment with the “Retrograde Rebellion” theme.

PECFEST 2024 promises three exhilarating days of activities, featuring a variety of tech and cultural events. Highlights include the Defense Expo, where cutting-edge military technology will be on display, providing a unique learning experience for students and visitors alike.

As PECFEST 2024 unfolds, it invites all to celebrate PEC’s rich history while looking forward to a future of innovation and inclusivity.

For more details on the events and participation, please visit the official PECFEST website or contact the PECFEST organizing committee.

Hard work and passion are the keys to success

 Saturday 19th October 2024 at 6:16PM By Email Hardeep Kaur Mohali Doaba School

*Doaba Business School organizes a special seminar

*Dr. Shiv Kumar Gautam also told the tricks of success in the seminar

Mohali: 19th October 2024: (Hardeep Kaur//Education Screen Desk)::

Entrepreneurship and mental health are completely related to each other. If there is any problem in one of these, then the matter starts deteriorating. Both are needed in life. All these nuances were also discussed in a special seminar related to this.

Doaba Business School, playing a leading role in the field of education, organized a seminar on 'Entrepreneurship and Mental Health' with the aim of making students a successful entrepreneur. Meanwhile, Rozi Gul, Head of Paramedical Department of Doaba Business School, hosted the program. In the program, subject expert Dr. Shiv Kumar Gautam motivated the students with his motivational speech. Addressing the students on this occasion, Dr. Shiv Kumar Gautam said that there is no short cut to success. Success is achieved only through perseverance, hard work and passion. He said that these three conditions are essential for success in any field of life.

During this program organized to make the students of Doaba Business School successful entrepreneurs, the Group's Managing Vice Chairman S S Sangha honored the speakers by giving them mementoes. On this occasion, apart from others, Director Placement Dr. Harpreet Roy, Principal of Doaba College of Pharmacy Dr. Preet Mahinder Singh, Principal of Doaba College of Education Dr. Sukhjinder Singh and Dean Student Welfare Madam Maninder Pal Kaur were present.

At the end of the program, Principal of Doaba Business School Dr. Meenu Jaitley presented the vote of thanks and encouraged the students to face every challenge. During the program, the students also put many questions in front of the speakers present, which the speakers answered in very simple and clear words and satisfied the students. This program organized by the group to make students successful entrepreneurs turned out to be a memorable one.

Looking at this successful event, it seems that more such events are very necessary in different areas of Punjab because for complete success, it is very important to convey all the details to every student.