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MEGA MEDICAL CHECK-UP

CAMP

Desh Bhagat Hospital organized a

mega medical check-up camp. A

team of expert doctors with

Ayurveda department staff members

examined 200 patients in the camp.

The camp was inaugurated by Desh

Bhagat University Chancellor Dr.

Zora Singh.

Dr. Jyoti H. Dhami said that the

team which examined the patients

was led by Dr. Baljeet Singh, Chief

Medical Officer of the Desh Bhagat

Hospital.

Dentist Day

9 January, 2019

National Dentist day was celebrated at Desh Bhagat

University Dental college, The National Dentist Day

observed by IDA (Indian Dental Association) in India to

honor the contributions of Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed, the

pioneer of dentistry in India.In recognition of his

dedicated service to the nation and the people, the

Government of India in 1964 awarded him the Padma

Bhushan, a rare and coveted honour presented never

before to a dentist. Dr. Ahmed was the first Indian

dentist to have achieved such an honour.

University Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh inaugurated the

event as chief guest by cake cutting ceremony. In his

speech he urged the students to follow the footsteps of

Dr. Ahmed and take dentistry to the new heights. He also

shared the information about life and work of Dr. Ahmed

GOLD MEDAL DURING

THE NORTH INDIA

WOMEN BOXING 7 February, 2019

Desh Bhagat University

Faculty of Education student

Prabhjot Kaur has brought

glory to the institution by

winning Gold Medal in a north

India women boxing

Competition held in Haryana.

Prabhjot won her Gold Medal

during the north India women

boxing held recently at

Haryana. This was disclosed

by DBU Chancellor Dr. Zora

Singh. While felicitating the

student, he said that Prabhjot

Kaur proved her worth during

a very tough competition in

69-75 Kg weight category. She

is our Shining Star and a role

model for other students. Dr.

Singh expressed the view that

games and sports are an

integral part of our education

and to promote the same

among students, Desh Bhagat

University, in best university

in Punjab provides all types of

incentives and facilities to the

outstanding players.

CONVOCATION’2019

14, Feburary, 2019

Desh Bhagat University held its convocation at Sri

Guru Hargobind Sahib Auditorium. About 750 pass

outs including PhD’s and M. Phil’s of the university

and the Desh Bhagat United belonging to different

streams participated in the convocation and

received their degrees and medals.

The students who have performed excellently

during the academic year in sports and other co-

curricular activities were especially honored with

medals and certificates.

While thanking all present, university Registrar Dr.

Kulbhushan and Vice- President Desh Bhagat

United, Er. Sandeep Singh observed that this

convocation will be marked in the annals of the

university as a golden day and the university feels

proud by honoring these personalities. The

Convocation concluded successfully leaving behind

everlasting memories.

STATE LEVEL MEGA JOB FEST

27 February, 2019

Desh Bhagat University with the

Collaboration of Punjab Government

organized a State Level Mega Job

Fest, at its campus. The Fair is going

to be attended by large no of students

from all over Punjab. Chief Guest

Deputy Commissioner Fathegarh

Sahib S. Shivdular Singh Dhillon

inaugurated the Mega Job Fair .All

guests graced the occasion by their

presence.

These companies came with 1600

vacancies of different posts.

Youth Fest ‘D-Buzz-2019

27 February, 2019

The Two-day long Youth Fest ‘D-Buzz-

2019’ concluded with marvelous response

and left behind everlasting memories. The

valedictory function of the grand event

was presided over by Chancellor Dr. Zora

Singh. Speaking on the occasion, he

appreciated the performances of the

students. He further said that the youth are

the future of the country and they should

shun evil habits like drug addiction and

get education so that they can glorify not

only themselves but also their state and

their country.

Two Day District Youth Festival 24 March, 2019

District Youth Festival-2017

concluded at Desh Bhagat

University which was

organised in collaboration

with Directorate of Youth

Services, Punjab and in

association with Assistant

Director Youth Services,

Fatehgarh Sahib.

The valedictory function was

presided over by the DBU

Chancellor Zora Singh.

Speaking on the occasion, he

appreciated the performances

of each and every college

teams which participated in

the youth festival. Balvinder

Singh Malhi, (Principal,

Cordia College, Sanghol)

was the chief guest on this

occasion.

All India Inter-University Golf Ball

Championship

Desh Bhagat University students have brought glory to the

institution by winning bronze Medal in All India Inter-

University Golf Ball Championship.

This was disclosed by DBU Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh.

While felicitating the student, he said that students

proved their worth during very tough competition. Dr.

Singh expressed the view that games and sports are an

integral part of our education and to promote the same

among students, Desh Bhagat University provides all types

of incentives and facilities to the outstanding players.

University Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur.

Students gave whole credit for achievements to the sports

facilities available in the university and the able guidance

of coaches.

Industrial Visit

18 April, 2019

Desh Bhagat University organized an

Industrial Visit for its

Engineering departments students to

Swaraj Automotive, Altrateck Cement.

The objective of this visit was to make

the students familiar with the current

trends in the competitive world by

sharing knowledge, ideas and skills with

the people from the industry. Giving

more details University Pro- Chancellor

Ms. Tajinder Kaur said that students

along with their mentors had a complete

round of the factory and visited different

divisions.

World Nurses’ Day

12 May, 2019

Desh Bhagat University Faculty of

Nursing celebrated World Nurses’ Day

in a special manner. To mark this day, a

weeklong health awareness program

was arranged. On the final day of the

program, a special function was

organized. The Students of M.Sc.

Nursing, Post basic Nursing, B.Sc.,

GNM and ANM participated in it.

University Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh

and Pro-Chancellor Dr. Tejinder Kaur

inaugurated the event and appreciated

the initiative taken by the nursing

students. Speaking on this occasion, Dr.

Singh said that International Nurses Day

is marked every year to celebrate the

contributions to society and medical

care made by nurses around the world.

The date was chosen as Florence

Nightingale's birth anniversary – to

celebrate the 'lady with the lamp' who

nursed wounded soldiers during the

Crimean War, and whose progressive

ideas and reforms influenced the nature

of modern-day nursing.

Giving more details about the awareness

week program, Director Nursing Prof.

K. Thavamani said that nursing students

took part in different activities. The

students organized a door to door

campaign to create awareness among

people regarding different diseases like

Diabetes, Cancer, Epilepsy, Obesity,

Drugs and other medical conditions. The

students also started a special awareness

drive on Rubella and Measles

Vaccination. Pro-Chancellor Dr.

Tejinder Kaur appreciated the move and

said that such programs are very helpful

for the people, especially for the rural

area people

Later, the students who had made

excellent performance in events like

awareness activities, quiz contest, poster

making, dance competition, speech contest and other competitions were

honored.

Orthodontic Day

18 May, 2019

In the best MDS college, Desh

Bhagat University Dental

College celebrated World

Orthodontic Day under the

theme of “Smile is a Lifetime

Gift”. The WFO (World

Federation of Orthodontists)

has decided to celebrate World

Orthodontic Health Day in May,

a day that orthodontists around

the world can celebrate and

highlight orthodontics. The

event was inaugurated with

cake cutting ceremony by Chief

Guest, University Chancellor Dr.

Zora Singh and Pro-Chancellor

Dr. Tejinder Kaur. University

Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh said

that such programs are very

helpful for the people,

especially for the rural area

people in making them aware.

In this program, students of

Dental College participated with

full enthusiasm.

As part of this program,

students create awareness

regarding Orthodontic. Students

participated in Declamation

Competition and Poster

Presentation Competition.

Anti Tobacco Drive

1June, 2019

Desh Bhagat Dental College and

Hospital, a constituent of Desh Bhagat

University, observed World No Tobacco

Day. The theme of World No Tobacco

Day 2019 is “tobacco and lung health”.

The campaign was organised with the

aim to increase awareness on negative

impacts of tobacco on people’s lungs,

which causes cancer and other chronic

respiratory diseases.

Chancellor Zora Singh encouraged

dental students and staff to make people

aware about the ill effects of tobacco on

human health. He said tobacco smoking

is the primary cause of lung cancer, and

is responsible for over two-thirds of lung

cancer deaths globally. Exposure to

passive smoking at home or in the work

place also increases the risk of lung

cancer.

A team, led by Dr Sanjeev Soni, made

people aware about oral health. Dr

Himashu Sood, Dr Sonali Saluja and Dr

Tania conducted an awareness talk for

migrant workers and labourers. They

informed the workers about devastating

harms of tobacco and motivated tobacco

consumers to visit the tobacco cessation

centre at the DBDC.

Dr. Zora Singh Honor by Governor Punjab

VP Singh Badnaur Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh honoured Dr. Zora Singh Chancellor and Dr. Tejinder Kaur Pro

Chancellor of Desh Bhagat University Mandi Gobindgarh for their contribution in the field of education during the function organised on the

eve of 100th birth anniversary of Acharya Shri Maha Pragha ji in Punjab Raj Bhavan.

Dr. Zora Singh said that Sri Mahapragya's personality was very amazing and he always showed the path of humanity, harmony and

characteristic values. He also said that Sri Acharya Mahapragya Seminary Hall has been set up at Desh Bhagat University.

Pro Chancellor Tejinder Kaur said that Desh Bhagat University has decided that along with professional training, students will be given

knowledge of Spirituality to revolutionize their life

Induction Program

27 August, 2019

Desh Bhagat University held its Induction Program for all the First

year students of different streams. The objective of the program

was to acquaint the students with the academic and training

facilities available to them in the university. The program was

inaugurated by University Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh. All students

and staff members joined Sri Path sahib held in Desh Bhagat

University.

University Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh wished the students bright

careers and conveyed that the University will provide

opportunities to the students for overall development. Speaking on

the occasion Pro Chancellor Dr. Tajinder Kaur, welcomed the

students and said that they are going to start a new chapter of life

so they have to work hard right from now to achieve their goals.

She advised the students to inculcate the values of hard work,

commitment and dedication. At the same time, they have to keep

themselves away from bad habits and bad company. She also

warned the students against the evil of ragging and said that it is

an offence which is punishable under law.

Mega Job 19 September, 2019

The District Bureau of Employment and Enterprises

organised a two-day mega job fair, which concluded

today. It was organised as part of Punjab government’s

Ghar-Ghar Rozgar programme at Desh Bhagat University,

Mandi Gobindgarh.

More than 42 leading companies participated in the fair.

About 875 unemployed youths were provided job

opportunities, whereas 184 youths were given loan

clearance certificates for self-employment.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (G)-cum-CEO District

Bureau of Employment and Enterprises Jaspreet Singh

said a series of mega job fair had been started. He called

upon the youths to avail the maximum benefit of these

fairs. Besides, the administration is also providing loans

on subsidy under self-employment schemes.

112th birth anniversary of Shaheed-E-

Azam Bhagat Singh

4 October, 2019

Desh Bhagat University celebrated the 112th birth

anniversary of Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh. A

special function was organised by the department of

journalism and mass communication to pay tributes to

the martyr..

Students depicted the life of Bhagat Singh through one-

act plays, singing and dance performances. A short

movie made by students of the department journalism

and mass communication on the life and message of

Bhagat Singh was the star attraction of the day.

Free Medical Check up

14th October 2019

Desh Bhagat Hospital organized a mega

medical check-up camp. A team of expert

doctors with Ayurveda department staff

members examined 248 patients in the camp.

The camp was inaugurated by Desh Bhagat

University Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh.

While giving details, Dr. Jyoti H. Dhami said

that the team which examined the patients was

led by Dr. Baljeet Singh, Chief Medical Officer

of the Desh Bhagat Hospital. He disclosed that

most of the patients examined by the team were

suffering from Heart Diseases, Hypertension,

Gastrointestinal Disorders, Low Eye Vision and

Anemia etc. Laboratory and Radiological tests

were done on discounted rates and Medicines

were provided free of cost. Some tests were also

done free of cost. The medical team advised the

people about proper eating habits, avoid going

outside in cold weather without covering head

and face, avoid eating unhealthy food and wash

eyes with normal water and also use sunglasses

when needed.

Fresher’s Party Faculty of Pharmacy

17 October, 2019

Free Medical Camp 31 October, 2019

Desh Bhagat Hospital organized a mega medical check-up camp. Desh Bhagat University Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh appreciated the doctors

for their services and appealed to the people to get maximum advantage from the services being provided by Desh Bhagat Hospital. Dr. Jyoti

H. Dhami said that the aim of this camp was to create health awareness among the people and provide them necessary medical assistance.

Patients were highly pleased and contented with the treatment and facilities provided by Desh Bhagat Hospital during the medical camp.

RMO Dr. Gulzar Singh and Dr. Gulshan Rai, MD medicine were also present on this occasion. Patients were examined by Dr. Jaswant singh

eye surgeon DBU. Free consultation and eye checkup services were provided and 50 patients were planned for free cataract surgeries. Local

area patients are thankful to Desh Bhagat hospital for such as great efforts. Desh Bhagat Hospital is serving consistently to the community

since the last 20 years with an aim to provide best health services.

550th Praksh Utsav “GURU NANAK DEV JI” 10 November, 2019

In connection with the 550-year-old

Prakash Utsav of Shri Guru Nanak Dev,

a special seminar was organized by Desh

Bhagat University

University Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh

said that we all have to keep humanity

strong while learning from the teachings

of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He said that

we should take care of the smallest

aspects of nature, following Baba

Nanak's path.Speaking during this

seminar; Dr. Bheeminder Singh said that

today we as educators should also accept

the teachings of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji

so that we can make maximum

contribution to the betterment of society.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Shyam

Sundar Dipti said that Baba Nanak

created dialogue during various illnesses

of society and then with his conscience

put the humanitarian lifestyle in front of

the people. Dr. Dipti said that through

this book an attempt has been made to spread Guru Nanak's teachings to the

people. Pro Chancellor Dr.Tajinder kaur,

Vice Chancellor Dr. Virinder Singh,

Hod’s and staff members of various

departments was also present at the

program.

A series of programmes, related to 550

years Prakash Purb of Guru Nanak Dev,

were organised at Desh Bhagat

University.

A total of 550 saplings were planted by

the university on the occasion. Speakers

from various departments of the

university presented their views. They

also shed light on the lives of Bibi

Nanki, Bibi Bhavi, Bibi Amro and Mata

Gujri and their sacrifices.

A blood donation & Free Medical camp

dedicated to the 550th Prakash Purb was

also organized by the Ayurveda Hospital

of the university, in collaboration with

Lions Club, Mandi Gobindgarh. During

the camp, 30 units of blood were

collected and examined 423 patients in

medical camp.

Drug awareness program 9 Dec2019

Shaheed Bhagat Singh Youth Sports

Cultural Club Kapoorgarh organized an

awareness program against drugs in

collaboration with Desh Bhagat University.

Amrit Kaur Gill, Deputy Commissioner of

Fatehgarh Sahib, was the chief guest of this

program. Drug awareness program held

under the guidance of University

Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh. Deputy

Commissioner Amrit Kaur Gill said that we

have to mobilize against

drugs to create a better society and told to

the youth about to maintain good

relation between education as well as

sports. Speaking on the occasion,

University Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh said

that sports and education help us to

become self-reliant, while the addict is

viewed with disgust and

drugs made addict physically and mentally

weak.

Dr. Shagundeep Kaur, Department of

Sociology Shri Guru Granth Sahib World

University, Dr. Akshaksha, Assistant

Professor Mata Gujri College Fatehgarh

Sahib and Karnail Singh,

Highway Traffic Incharge Barnala, Sangrur

and Patiala, also informed the students

about the adverse effects of drugs. On this

occasion, the President Teerath Singh

Kapoorgarh thanked the guests for their

support and the cooperation was given by

Desh Bhagat University.