Horticulture Division has put up a wonderful rose show:Prof. R.C. Paul Vice Chancellor, Panjab University at Prof. R.C. Paul inaugurated today Garden.

Chandigarh,sunita shastri :The 11th Panjab University Rose Festival kicked off with much fanfareand enthusiasm which was inaugurated today by Prof. Raj Kumar, ViceChancellor, Panjab University at Prof. R.C. Paul Rose Garden.Prof. Shankarji Jha, Dean of University Instruction, presided over theinauguration and Prof. R. K. Singla, Dean Research, and Prof.Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, were the Guests of Honour.PU VC along with other officials visited the Prof. R.C. Paul RoseGarden , various stalls, Natural Biodiversity Exhibition, ArtExhibition – Golshan 2020, etc. and appreciated the beauty of theGarden. The Vice Chancellor admired the ambience of the garden andsaid that the Horticulture Division has put up a wonderful show. Hefurther said that he has visited several such events but this festivalis special in its own way, besides being an entertaining event,
spreads the message of Environment Conservation and Cleanliness.
A variety of cultural programmes were presented by the students of
Ankur School, Panjab University, Guru Gobind Singh Vidya Mandir,
Ratwara Sahib & students of Panjab University. The audience enjoyed
and applauded these performances.Flower Competition was also held today. About 500 participants put uptheir displays in the competition in 90 categories. The competition ofBest Hostels of Panjab University was also held this year. GirlsHostel no. 4 bagged the 1st prize in Best Girls Hostelcategory andBoys Hostel no. 5 bagged the 1st prize in Best Boys Hostel Category.School Band competition of various schools was also held today.Er. Anil Thakur, Divisional Engineer (Hort.) and Organiser of thefestival in his vote of thanks thanked the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor,
other P.U. Authorities and all stake holders of the festival and said
that without their constant support and guidance, It was not possible
to organise such a mega event. The Horticulture Division is always
committed towards excellence in whatever it organizes and will strive
to achieve better in future.Prof. Emanual Nahar, Dean Student Welfare, Prof. Neena Caplash, DeanStudent Welfare (W), Dr. Muneeshwar Joshi, Secretary to ViceChancellor, Dr. Parvinder Singh, Controller of Examinations, Er. R.K.Rai, Executive Engineer-I, Mrs. Renuka B Salwan, Director, PublicRelations, Dr. Parminder Duggal, Principal, Ankur School, Sh. JatinderMoudgil, Manager Press, Dr. Tirthankar Bhattacharya, Chairperson,Deptt. of Art History & Visual Arts graced the occasion along withSenators, Wardens of Hostels and representatives of various Unions ofPanjab University. The faculty, non-teaching employees, students andgeneral public were present in large number.The visitors were seen enjoying the performances of Folk Artists,Nachhar, Stick Walkers etc., being provided by North Zone CulturalCentre.In the evening, Cultural Night was held at Old Convocation Ground at7:00 pm. Winners of Best Hostel Award, Photography Competition andFlower Competition were also awarded in the evening.On the second day of the festival, competitions of Singing, Rangoli,Collage Making, Slogan Writing and Face Painting will be organized. Onthird day, competitions of Rose Prince & Princess, Poetic Recitation,Dancing Competition, Mehandi, Painting Competition and Fancy Dresswill be organized. Competition like Dancing, Singing, Rose Prince &Princess, Poetic Recitation, Fancy Dress & Painting have received alarge no. of entries.