HMV students enjoyed an educational excursion

 

Hans Raj Mahila Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, under the aegis of the Multimedia Club, History Association, and Adult Education Society, organized an educational trip to Virasat-e-Khalsa, along with visits to Naina Devi Temple and Anandpur Sahib, offering students a comprehensive exposure to the region’s history and cultural heritage.
The visit to Virasat-e-Khalsa served as the central highlight of the trip, where students explored Punjab’s rich historical and cultural legacy through immersive multimedia exhibits, interactive displays, and visually engaging storytelling techniques. The museum experience aligned closely with the objectives of the Multimedia Club, encouraging digital learning and creative engagement with history.
At Naina Devi, students examined the site from a historical and cultural perspective, gaining insights into its long-standing significance in the regional heritage landscape, including its architectural features and its role in shaping local traditions over time.
The group also visited Anandpur Sahib, where students learned about its contribution to Punjab’s past, its cultural evolution, and its association with significant historical developments. The visit provided a broader understanding of the region’s identity and heritage. Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Ekta Khosla appreciated the initiative and applauded the organizing teams, stating that such educational excursions connect classroom learning with real-world experiences while promoting holistic student development through the integration of heritage, culture, and technology. The trip was conducted under the guidance of Mr. Ashish Chadha, Mrs. Protima Mander, Dr. Baljinder Singh and Ms. Heena Dhir, whose support and mentorship ensured the success of the programme.

HMV Organised a Blood Donation Camp

 

Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar organized a Blood Donation Camp with the objective of promoting social service and humanitarian values. The camp was jointly conducted by NSS, Red Cross Society, and Red Ribbon Club in collaboration with Pehal NGO. The medical team from Civil Hospital, Jalandhar played a vital role in ensuring that the entire blood donation process was carried out safely and efficiently. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from the students, who actively contributed to this noble cause with a spirit of service. The students voluntarily donated blood, showcasing their sense of social responsibility. A total of 20 units of blood were collected during the camp. The event also helped in creating awareness among students about the importance of blood donation. Faculty members including Dr. Mamta, Dr. Sandeep, and Ms. Nandita also donated blood, inspiring students to take part in such humanitarian activities.  Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla appreciated the efforts of NSS Programme Officer Mrs. Kuljeet Kaur, Dr. Jyoti Godgia, Ms. Harman, Dr. Deepti, Red Ribbon Club Incharge Dr. Deepali, Dr. Sandeep, Red Cross Society Incharge Mrs. Pawan Kumari, and Dr. Vandana for successfully organizing the camp. In her message, she emphasized that blood donation is a noble service that plays a crucial role in saving lives and encouraged students to actively participate in such initiatives in the future. She also acknowledged the contributions of Pehal NGO team including President Mrs. Harvinder Kaur, Mr. Bageshwar Singh, Chief Coordinator Mohit Rubal, and Manager Pradeep Kumar, along with the Civil Hospital team including Dr. Gurvinder and Dr. Gagandeep, and honored them as a token of appreciation. The event concluded with a vote of thanks to all the student donors, faculty members, Civil Hospital team, and Pehal NGO for their valuable support. The camp  served to instil a sense of empathy, service, and social responsibility among the youth.

HMV Students Shine in CA Inter and CA Foundation Examinations

 

Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, continues to uphold its legacy of academic excellence as its students achieved remarkable success in the CA Inter and CA Foundation Examinations held in January 2026. Bringing laurels to the college, Komaldeep Kaur Chhabra, a student of B.Com, successfully cleared CA Inter Group II. Adding to this achievement, Isha, Shreya, and Gursimran Kaur cleared CA Inter Group I, showcasing their dedication and perseverance. In the CA Foundation Examination, five students from B.Com: Simran Kumari, Rupali Virdi, Anjali Gill, Manpreet Kaur, and Arpita Sabharwal, qualified successfully. Notably, three of these achievers had also undergone coaching through HMV, highlighting the effectiveness of the institution’s academic support system and its focused approach towards professional exam preparation. Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla congratulated the students on their commendable success and applauded the Department of Commerce for its consistent efforts in guiding and mentoring students. She appreciated the students’ hard work, determination, and commitment, encouraging them to continue striving for excellence in their future professional pursuits. On this occasion, Mrs. Meenu Kohli, Head, PG Department of Commerce and Management; Mrs. Binoo Gupta, Incharge, HMV Competitive Examination Hub; and Dr. Seema Khanna, Incharge, CA Foundation Coaching Classes, were also present to extend their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the successful students. The institution takes immense pride in the achievements of its students and remains dedicated to empowering young women with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to excel in competitive and professional domains.

HMV organized seminar-cum-workshop on “Isolation and Identification of Nematodes from Soil and Plants”

 

A seminar-cum-workshop on “Isolation and Identification of Nematodes from Soil and Plant Roots” was organized by PG Department of Zoology under the expert guidance of Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Ekta Khosla. The event aimed to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical exposure to important techniques used in nematology and agricultural research. The resource person for the seminar was Dr. Puja Ohri, Professor, Department of Zoology, Guru Nanak Dev University. The program began with a green welcome of the resource person by Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla and Dr. Seema Marwaha, Dean Academics and Head of PG Department of Zoology. Dr. Puja Ohri delivered an informative seminar highlighting the significance of plant parasitic nematodes in agriculture and their impact on crop productivity. She elaborated on eco-friendly approaches for the management of nematodes and emphasized the importance of sustainable agricultural practices. Dr. Ohri also motivated students to pursue research with dedication and perseverance, sharing valuable lessons from her own academic journey. Her talk inspired students to think critically and encouraged them to explore new opportunities in scientific research. The seminar was followed by a hands-on training session conducted by research scholars Ms. Roohi and Mr. Vikram, working under the supervision of Dr. Ohri in Nematology Lab at GNDU Amritsar. During the workshop, they demonstrated the techniques for isolation of nematodes from soil and plant samples. Further, they explained the procedures involved in nematode extraction, microscopic observation, and identification. The participants actively engaged in the practical session and gained first-hand experience in handling and studying nematode samples. Principal, Dr. Ekta Khosla congratulated and encouraged the Department to further organize such informative and beneficial workshops which equip the participants with essential skills and develop scientific temperament. Dr Seema Marwaha presented the vote of thanks. Dr. Sakshi Verma and Mr. Ravi Kumar, Assistant Professors in PG Department of Zoology, were the conveners of this event. Faculty members of Science also attended the seminar. Lab technician, Mr. Sachin assisted in making all arrangements for the event.

HMV Celebrated Pi Day with Zeal and Enthusiasm

 

The PG Department of Mathematics of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, celebrated Pi Day with great enthusiasm and academic fervour under the able guidance of the Principal, Dr. (Mrs.) Ekta Khosla. The event, organized annually by the department, aimed to foster interest in mathematics and create awareness about the significance of the mathematical constant π. The celebration commenced with an insightful introduction highlighting the importance of Pi (π) and its indispensable role in mathematics and science. Students actively engaged in a variety of mathematics-based activities, making the programme both informative and interactive. A key highlight of the event was an extension lecture delivered by Dr. Jaswinder Singh, President, IAPT RC-02. He elaborated on the diverse applications of π across mathematics, science, and technology, inspiring students and strengthening their understanding of its real-world relevance. The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks by Dr. Gagandeep, Head of the Department of Mathematics, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the guest speaker, faculty members, and students for their enthusiastic participation. Dr. Deepali, Dr. Gaurav, Mrs. Charan, and Satjeet Singh were also present on the occasion, adding to the significance of the event. Overall, the Pi Day celebration at HMV proved to be an enriching and memorable experience, encouraging students to appreciate the beauty and practical importance of mathematics in everyday life.

22 HMV Students selected in Bharti Consultancy Placement Drive

 

Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar organized a Placement Drive in collaboration with Bharti Consultancy for the position of Human Resource (HR) Executive. The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from the final year students belonging to various streams of the college. A total of 33 students appeared for the interview process, which included different evaluation rounds conducted by the recruiters. After a rigorous selection process, 22 students were successfully selected for the position with an attractive package of ₹1,86,000 per annum along with incentives.
The placement drive was conducted smoothly with the support and guidance of Mr. Jagjit Bhatia, Mrs. Sangeeta Bhandari, Mr. Sumit Sharma, Dr. Rama, Mrs. Shefali and Mr. Parminder, who motivated and assisted the students throughout the recruitment process. Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla congratulated the selected students for their achievement and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence in their professional journeys. She also appreciated the efforts of the placement team for providing such valuable opportunities to the students, helping them step confidently into the corporate world. The successful placement drive reflects HMV’s continuous commitment towards enhancing students’ employability and building strong industry-academia connections.

Annual Convention-cum-workshop on "Quantum to AI: Scientific Roadmap to Viksit Bharat@2047"concluded successfully at HMV

 The two day Annual Convention-cum Workshop on "Quantum to AI: Scientific Roadmap to Viksit Bharat@2047" under the aegis of Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT RC-02) successfully concluded at Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar.  The second day had Dr. Jaswinder Singh (President IAPT, RC-02) as coordinator of the day. Experimental Session-I had Prof. Y.K. Vijay (FRSC, Director CIST, IIS, Jaipur), Prof. Hemant Kumar (Retd. Director, SCERT, HP) as resource person. The innovative experiments of Physics were demonstrated during this workshop.  Prof. Hemant Kumar showed experiments explaining basic phenomenas of Physics such as diffraction of Light & concept of Atomic Pressure etc. Prof. Y.K. Yadav demonstrated Raman Scattering and explained how the light passing through liquid changes colour in medium. He also demonstrated atomic arrangements and defects in solids and many more experiment to satisfy the curiosity of the students. Experimental Session II had Dr. B.S. Sidhu (Physicist) and Dr. Jaswinder Singh (Jaswin Lab on Wheels) as resource persons. Dr. B.S. Sidhu (Physicist) demonstrated various simulations to explain physics in innovative ways. Dr. Jaswinder Singh (Jaswin Lab on Wheels) known for his lab on wheels mesmerized the audience with his demonstrations. During the valedictory session, certificates were given to over 150 academicians, researchers & students from various institutions, making the convention intellectually vibrant & inspiring. The Best Poster Presentation award were given to Km. Dharampreet Kaur, BUC, Batala in UG category, Km. Rajdeep Kaur, HMV, Jalandhar in PG category, Km. Harpreet Kaur, HMV, Jalandhar in Research Scholar Category, Mr. Pawanbir Singh, BUC, Batala in Faculty Category. Best Oral presentation award were bagged by Km. Palak, HMV, Jalandhar and K. Prerna, Hindu College, University of Delhi in UG Category, Km. Deeksha Kakkar, HMV, Jalandhar in PG Category, Mr. Vivek Mahajan, IKG PTU in Research Scholar Category and Km. Kritika, DMS, Model Town, Jalandhar in Faculty Category. Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla said that the convention has created a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange & innovative thinking in the fields of physics, quantum science & artificial intelligence. She congratulated the convener of the Convention Dr. Sushil Kumar & Co-Convener Dr. Saloni Sharma, along with their team for successful completion of the event. On this occasion, all the faculty members of science departments were also present.