Laureate Institute of Pharmacy Organizes Havan and Pooja to Welcome New Students
Kathog (Kangra): Laureate Institute of Pharmacy, Kathog, organized a traditional Havan and Pooja ceremony to welcome the first-year students of B.Pharm, Pharm.D., and Diploma in Pharmacy and to mark the commencement of the new academic session. The ceremony was held with prayers for the students' bright future, good health, academic excellence, and successful careers.
The event was graced by Superintendent of Police, Dehra, Mr. Sandeep Kumar Dhawal as the Chief Guest. Additional Superintendent of Police, Jawalamukhi, Mr. R. P. Jaiswal attended as the Guest of Honour, while Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Civil), Jawalamukhi, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar was present as a Special Guest.
The sacred Havan was conducted amidst the chanting of Vedic hymns. Dr. Ran Singh, Managing Director, Dr. Mahender Singh Ashawat, Director-cum-Principal, faculty members, staff, and newly admitted students participated with devotion, offering oblations and praying for a prosperous, successful, and obstacle-free academic year.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Ran Singh warmly welcomed the fresh entrants and encouraged them to uphold discipline, ethical values, dedication, and academic excellence in their journey to becoming competent pharmacists and responsible citizens. He emphasized the institute's commitment to providing modern educational facilities and a positive learning environment for the holistic development of students.
Dr. Mahender Singh Ashawat, Director-cum-Principal, introduced the students to the institute's rich academic traditions, research initiatives, innovation-driven teaching practices, and opportunities for overall personality development. He extended his best wishes for the new academic session and urged students to pursue their goals with hard work, discipline, and a spirit of continuous learning.
The programme concluded with the distribution of Prasad. The institute's management expressed confidence that the newly admitted students, through their talent, dedication, and perseverance, would bring laurels not only to the institution but also to the state and the nation at national and international levels.