A series of activities dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

In accordance with the guidelines issued by Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, and the Department of Higher Education, the Amrita Pritam Sahit Sabha of the Department of Punjabi, PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar, in collaboration with the Guru Nanak Study Centre, organized a series of activities dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

The first activity in this series was an inter-class quiz competition on the theme “The Life and Philosophy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.” Students from various classes participated in teams and were asked questions related to Guru Ji’s life, teachings, and philosophy. In this competition, Team B secured the first position, Team A stood second, and Team C achieved the third place.

The second activity was an inter-class essay writing competition on the topic “The Concept of Impermanence in the Bani of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.” Among the participants, Ashu (B.A. B.Ed Semester I) won the first prize, Kirandeep Kaur (B.A. Semester I) secured the second prize, and Ramandeep Kaur (B.A. B.Ed Semester I) won the third prize. Students participated in both activities with great enthusiasm.

Continuing the series, a seminar on ‘The Life and Philosophy of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’ was organized in which Mrs. Praveen Abrol and S. Jatinder Pal Singh graced the occasion as keynote speakers.

The primary objective of these activities was to acquaint students with the life, martyrdom, and ideology of Hind Di Chadar, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. On this occasion, the Principal of the college, Dr. Pooja Parashar, highlighted that Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was the first personality in history who sacrificed his life for the protection of faith and gave the message of humanity, equality, impartiality, and selfless service to mankind.

Guest lecture (3/11/25)

Guru Nanak Study Centre of PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar in collaboration with the Department of Punjabi and Department of History organized a special Guest Lecture on the topic ‘Guru Nanak Bani: Universal Solidarity’ to celebrate the 557th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

On this occasion, Dr. Malkiat Singh (Assistant Professor, Department of Punjabi, Trinity College, Jalandhar) participated as the speaker.

Dr. Malkiat Singh, while addressing the audience, discussed the teachings of Guru Ji in the context of universal solidarity. He adduced that one needs to have a secular perspective when it comes to religion, while humanity is the biggest religion of all.

However, under the influence of social media, religious norms are being violated, ammounting to immorality, therefore, we should all keep our morality intact while reading and worshiping. He held that students be familair with ‘Shabad Gyan’ and should have an inclination to read the text to connect with its inordinate influence. He said that there were such revolutionary Gurus who fought for the social interests and rights of every class and spread the message of love and care for nature. Therefore, it is our moral duty to create a harmonious and just society

Paper Reading Competition 25/9/25

The Department of Punjabi of PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar organized a Parcha Paath Competition, in which students participated with great enthusiasm. The purpose of this competition was to connect students with Punjabi culture and to provide them an opportunity to showcase their creative abilities. In this competition, Ramanpreet (B.A. B.Ed Semester I) secured the first position, Guneet Kaur (B.A. B.Ed Semester I) secured the second position and Amarjot Kaur (B.A. B.Ed Semester I) secured the third position. In addition to this, the Consolation Prize was awarded to Palak (B.Sc. Economics Semester I).

(Activities 2025-26) Mela Teeyan da

PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar Celebrates “Mela Teeyan Da” with Traditional Zeal

The Youth Welfare Department, in collaboration with the Department of Punjabi, organized “Mela Teeyan Da” at PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar, to celebrate Punjab’s vibrant traditions and promote cultural awareness.

Principal Prof. (Dr.) Pooja Prashar graced the occasion as Chief Guest and lauded the departments for preserving heritage through such events. Highlights included the lively Kikli competition, a decorated swing evoking Teej’s nostalgic charm, and stalls of mehndi, bangles, nail art, and traditional delicacies, all adding to the festive spirit.

National Webinar (12.04.25)

National Webinar on the topic ‘Punjabi Criticism: Historical Perspective’ (12th April, 2025)

The Department of Punjabi at PCM SD College for Women, Jalandhar, under the aegis of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), organized a National Webinar on the topic ‘Punjabi Criticism: Historical Perspective’.

Dr. Naresh Kumar, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Punjabi and Dogri, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, graced the occasion as the keynote speaker.

During the session, Dr. Naresh Kumar defined literary criticism and shared significant insights into its historical evolution. He deliberated on the various historical phases of criticism and enlightened the students about the theoretical aspects and key elements of different schools of thought in literary criticism.

Furthermore, Dr. Kumar spoke about the contemporary critics of the 21st century and their noteworthy publications, inspiring both students and teachers to explore critical literature in greater depth.

The webinar witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members and students across various streams.

International webinar (20.03.25)

International Webinar on the topic ‘Contribution of Diaspora Punjabi Media in the Development of Punjabi Language’ (20-03-25)

The Department of Punjabi of Prem Chand Markanda S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar, under the guidance of IQAC, organized an international webinar on the topic ‘Contribution of Diaspora Punjabi Media in the Development of Punjabi Language.’

The webinar featured Mr. Gurshaminder Singh ‘Mintu Brar’ (Chief Editor of Punjabi Akhbar, Host and Producer of Pendu Australia (a YouTube travel show), and President of the Punjabi Culture Association, South Australia) as the keynote speaker.

During the session, Mintu Brar shared his personal struggles and experiences, highlighting his contributions to the promotion of Punjabi language and media. He compared the phonetics of Punjabi with those of Hindi, English, and other languages, asserting that Punjabi is one of the richest languages. Addressing concerns about the future of Punjabi, he countered the skepticism of language scholars by stating that the number of Punjabi speakers in foreign countries surpasses those speaking English or other foreign languages. He also emphasized that the passion with which Punjabi is spoken abroad suggests that the language will soon secure the third position globally.

Based on his experiences and the role of active Punjabi media, Mintu Brar reassured language enthusiasts about the bright future of Punjabi and dispelled their doubts regarding its sustainability.

The webinar witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members and students from various disciplines.

Discussion on Punjabi Media (08.03.2025)

A discussion on the theme ‘Punjabi Literature and Media’ was organized by the Amrita Pritam Literary Society of the Punjabi Department and the Department of Mass Communication and Video Production of PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar, under the guidance of the IQAC. The main objective of this activity was to enlighten students about Punjabi literature and media, and to make them aware of the interconnections between the two. On this occasion, students shared their views on television dramas and films that were based on various literary genres of Punjabi literature, such as novels, short stories, and plays. Students from different streams participated in the activity with great enthusiasm.