DW BUREAU / PATIALA A grand function was organized at the local GSSDGS Khalsa College to mark its completion of 61 glorious years since it's foundation in 1960. A plantation drive was organised in which 61 saplings were planted in the college premises, to mark 61 years of remarkable existence of the college. Surjeet Singh Rakhra, Honorary Secretary, College Governing Body, was the chief guest and Satwinder Singh Tohra, Member, College Governing Body, was the Guest of Honour. Surjeet Singh Rakhra, in his address, congratulated the college for its outstanding presence in the state. He shows his satisfaction over the past achievements of the college. He further expressed his joy on the academic upliftment and intellectual expansion of the college. He envisions a further expand of the college and wishes it to be a university. Satwinder Singh Tohra lauded the achievements made by the college in academics, sports and cultural activities, under the leadership of College Principal Dr. Dharminder Singh Ubha. He further expressed his elation that the college has carved a significant niche for itself. He also paid a tribute to Padamshree Dr. Khushdeva Singh and an eminent Sikh historian, Dr. Ganda Singh, for their far-sighted visionary dreams which act as the guidelines for the progression of the college. Dr. Dharminder Singh Ubha, Principal of the college, while welcoming the guests said that the college has attained Star College Status - DBT, Autonomous Status and College with 'Potential For Excellence' status. (editor@dailyworld.in)