Hoshiarpur (Daljit Ajnoha):- Rayat Bahra Professional University (RBPU), Hoshiarpur, celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm through a grand Diwali Carnival featuring colourful cultural programmes, competitions and exhibitions. Students, faculty members and staff participated enthusiastically in the celebrations.
Addressing the gathering, Hon'ble Chancellor S. Gurvinder Singh Bahra extended Diwali greetings to all students and staff members. He said that the festival of Diwali symbolises the victory of light over darkness and truth over evil. He urged the entire campus community to make mutual love, cooperation and kindness an integral part of their lives.
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Chander Mohan also extended festive greetings and appreciated the talent and enthusiasm of the students. He said that such cultural events provide an important platform for bringing out students' hidden talents and strengthening mutual unity.
During the carnival, rangoli, mehndi, singing and dance competitions, along with a Bollywood modelling show, remained the major attractions. Students also set up handicraft, games and food stalls. On the occasion, Mrs. Satish Silhi Uppal, founding member of Solis Wellness (Sonalika Group of Industries), and Mr. Dharamvir Tiwari presented devotional music and a Bhajan Jamming Session, creating a spiritual atmosphere. The university student Kranti, who won a gold medal in yoga at the national level, was also specially honoured.
**Competition Results:**
Rangoli: First Position: Arzoo Malik, Vishali, Balpreet Kaur and Mahima Saini; Second Position: Alisha; Third Position: Meenakshi, Niksha and Lovelyn Kaur.
Singing: First Position: Sanjana Sarora; Second Position: Bhupinder; Third Position: Milan Singh.
Dance: First Position: Hashmeet Harman; Second Position: Rajveer Kaur and Namrata Dadwal; Third Position: Shivani Gurung, Sukriti and Aashna.
Mehndi: First Position: Manpreet Kaur; Second Position: Lovepreet; Third Position: Simran.
Food Stalls: First Position: Little Bites Bakery (Pranavi, Manpreet and Divyanshi); Second Position: Chatpata Club (Abhinash, Manish Kumar, Manpreet Kaur and Vineet Hans); Third Position: Sandwich Stall (Sukhwinder Singh, Sandeep Kaur, Preetika, Priya and Varinderpreet).
At the conclusion of the programme, Cultural Convener Dr. Maninder Pal Singh thanked the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, guests and organising team. The event concluded with an open DJ session, which the students thoroughly enjoyed.
