Guru Nanak Dev University celebrated Lohri in the joy of receiving MAKA Trophy for the 25th time

Dr. Sandhu wished everyone Happy Lohri

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Guru Nanak Dev University (Non-Teaching) Employees Association and Officers Association jointly celebrated awarded the MAKA Trophy for the 25th time and celebrated lohri festival with a bang. As per the instructions of the Punjab Government, the Vice-Chancellor of the University. Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu was happy to release 4 percent DA to the employees and thus manifolds their celebration. The Registrar, Prof. Dr. Karanjeet Singh Kahlon congratulated the employees on the behalf of vice-chancellor Prof. Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu.

The lohri festival commenced with the beats of drums and bonfire. During the event, Both the President Hardeep Singh Nagra and Manpreet Singh offered warm welcome to the university employees. Convenor of the front Dr. Teerath informed about the remarkable achievements of the university and filled more warmth in the festival.

Along with the songs of Lohri, the employees perfomed Gidha and Bhangra

The parking lot in front of the administrative block of the university was completely decorated with dark hues. Around the warmth of kites, balloons and burnt bonfire, all the employees and senior officials were congratulating each other by performing gidha and bhangra.

Sharing the happiness of Lohri, Professor Dr. Karanjit Singh Kahlon, registrar of Guru Nanak Dev University, congratulated everyone said that last year, the university got NAAC A++ grade with score of 3.85/4 and this time, university again hit the mark by winning MAKA trophy for the 25th time.

He shared the joys of Lohri with everyone and reiterated his commitment that he would remain fully dedicated to the development of the university and uplifting the university due to the phenomenal vision of the university’s vice-chancellor Professor Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu. He ensure that they will leave no stone unturned for raising the university to new heights.

He also said that Lohri is a symbol of our Punjabi culture and marks as first festival of the New Year. Other Prominent presents were Security Officer Colonel Amarbir Singh, Officers Association Secretary Mr. Sarabjit Singh Sokhi, Rajinder Singh, D R Finance Dr. Rajesh Kalia, Praveen Puri Director of Public Relations Department, A R Harjinder Singh, Satnam Singh and the heads other of departments.

Apart from Rajinder Singh Secretary, Joint Secretary Rachpal Singh Hardeep Singh, Bhola Ram, Hinder, Resham Singh, Satnam Singh, Gurpreet Singh, Avtar Singh, Kala, Badri Nath, other office bearers of both associations were present.Baljit Kaur played the role of stage secretary and introduced the historical and mythological aspects of Lohri.

On this occasion, Geet, Palwinder Kaur, Jaspreet Kaur, Shivani Goyal, Monika Sood, Minu Verma, Rajni played an important role in celebrating the joys of Lohri by singing Lohri songs and sayings.