Campus Buzz

HANDIGARH: The Vice-Chandigarh, The Vice President of India and Chancellor of Panjab University (PU), Jagdeep Dhankhar, today urged PU alumni to actively contribute to the growth and development of their alma mater.

CHANDIGARH: Dr. Sandhir Sharma, Ph.D.(Mgmt), Vice Chancellor of Chitkara University, was the Guest of Honour at the 31st International Economics Convention in Mumbai, hosted by Smt. Mithibai Motiram Kundnani College of Commerce and Economics under the Hyderabad (Sindh) National Collegiate Board. The event focused on “Sustainable Development Goal No. 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.”

MOHALI: Central Library Rayat Bahra University which has always been a promoter of recycling and sustainable living, organised an exhibition of decorative items prepared out of e-waste. This year the theme for Christmas decoration was “Giving E-Waste A Second Life”.

PHAGWARA: In the cold winter air of December, the campus of LPU blossomed with the vibrant colors of chrysanthemums. The annual Chrysanthemum Flower Exhibition 2024 arrived, transforming the university grounds into a spectacular display of color. The event, hosted by LPU’s ICAR-accredited School of Agriculture, highlighted the university's dedication to cultivating these beautiful flowers, reflecting both skill and passion.

MOHALI: A three-day National Conference, jointly organized by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Aryans College of Engineering, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh on Healthcare & Medtech was concluded in Urdu & English Languages under AICTE-VAANI (Vibrant Advocacy For Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages) scheme. 12 seminars conducted in Urdu & English. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges presided over.

CHANDIGARH: Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) international workshop on “Applied Analytical and Storytelling for Data-Driven Decision Making” commenced at University Institute of Applied Management Sciences (UIAMS), Panjab University (PU), here today.

LUDHIANA: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana organized "Dog Show- 2024" at its Ludhiana Campus. The Dog Show was inaugurated by Sh. Shubham Agarwal, IPS, Jt. Commissioner of Police, the chief guest of the show. He spoke about the importance of domestic animals and companion animals throughout the evolution of society and the contribution of dogs. He spoke about the services extended by the University for the development of the livestock sector and lauded the efforts put in for organizing the dog show to create awareness about pet animals, especially dogs.

CHANDIGARH: University Business School, Panjab University, Chandigarh, one of the region’s top B-schools which is dedicated to providing top-notch education in the field of management sciences, organized it’s Golden Jubilee, Silver Jubilee & Alumni Meet on Saturday, 14th December 2024 under the chairmanship of Prof. Parmjit Kaur with the coordination of Prof. Navdeep Kaur, the faculty co-ordinator of Alumni Relations, UBS, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized the Golden Jubilee, Silver Jubilee & Alumni Meet of UBS.

AMRITSAR: The Department of Visual and Performing Arts of the Guru Nanak Dev University organized a Tribute Ceremony on the occasion of the eternal departure of the World Renowned legendary Tabla Player of India, Ustad Zakir Hussain Khan Sahib.

CHANDIGARH: To commemorate the birth anniversary of the distinguished Tamil poet, journalist, and freedom fighter Shri Subramania Bharati, the School of Punjabi Studies at Panjab University, Chandigarh, today organised the Bharti Bhasha Utsav. The celebration featured the Yuva Kavi Darbar and the “Meri Bhasha, Mera Dastkhat” initiative, held at the Mohan Singh Diwana Seminar Hall in PU Campus.

MOHALI: The Department of Sports organised an important awareness seminar on anti-doping and promoting a drug-free sports culture.
This seminar, conducted in collaboration with the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), was aimed at educating the students on the significance of maintaining integrity and health in sports.

NEW DELHI: At least 353 girls have enrolled this year in 33 Sainik Schools, established under the erstwhile pattern in the country, the Parliament was informed on Friday.

PATNA: The Bihar Public Service Commission 70th Preliminary Combined Examination will be conducted at 912 centres in the state on Friday.

BHOPAL: Bone-chilling cold with icy winds continues in Madhya Pradesh as night temperatures in several districts dropped below 5 degrees Celsius on Thursday.

CHANDIGARH: In a significant initiative to enhance leadership skills grounded in ethical principles, Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh today organised a one-day Leadership Development Programme on Universal Human Values for its affiliated colleges at the Rajiv Gandhi College Bhawan, Panjab University campus, here today.

NEW DELHI: Six schools in Delhi received a bomb threat on Friday via email. The police were following the usual standard operating procedure (SOP) of undertaking detailed checks, said officials.

CHANDIGARH: Prof. Kashmir Singh, Biotechnology and Coordinator of DST Centre for Policy Research, Panjab University (PU) Chandigarh has been elected as INSA associate fellow by Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi.

CHANDIGARH: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Centre, Panjab University (PU) today organised a special lecture on the Mahaparinirvan Divas of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU) Research scholar Ms. Dhriti Bragta has received “Prime Minister’s Fellowship” for Doctoral Research Scheme, Anusandhan National Research Foundation, DST, Govt. of India, (Year 2024-25).

AMRITSAR: Khalsa College Governing Council (KCGC) today appointed Dr. Laxmi Chopra, Assistant Professor at Khalsa College of Education (KCE), Ranjit Avenue as Principal of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur College for Women. She has a long teaching experience of about 12 years apart from being a doctorate in the field of education. She joined her office in the presence of Khalsa University Pro-Chancellor and KCGC Honorary Secretary Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina.

MOHALI: ECE/EE students of Rayat Bahra University have bagged the first place for their groundbreaking project Solar-Enabled E-Bike at Creativelo 2024 first-place win in the Most Impactful Social Campaigning category.

MOHALI: Dr. Pulakes Purkait, Director and Head of the Institute of Translational Health Science, Rayat Bahra University, and Founder Director of Embryogenesis - Infertility Diagnostics and Research, has been honored with the "Best Innovator Award" at the National Biotech and Health Conclave 2024. The award recognizes his patented endometrial test, "ERFA - The Soil Test," a groundbreaking innovation in infertility diagnostics.

AMRITSAR: Prof. Karamjit Singh, Vice Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University extended his warm congratulations to the university's student-artists, team leaders, and officials for their achievement in securing the Second Runners-Up Trophy at the Punjab State Inter-University Youth Festival 2024. This festival was organized by the Directorate of Youth Services, Government of Punjab, at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.

DHOLPUR: Anshul Sharma, a PhD Agronomy student from the Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, has been selected for the prestigious Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF). A resident of the Dihauli police station area in Dholpur district, Sharma has become the first student from the Rajasthan Agricultural University, Udaipur, to be awarded this highly competitive national fellowship.

NEW DELHI: Amidst the week-long ‘Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav’ celebrations, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said that the mother tongue remains a key to learning in young children, as it helps them develop their creative and critical thinking.

AMRITSAR: The old students of 1985-passout batch organized a reunion event in Department of Agriculture at Khalsa College, Amritsar (KCA). The Co-ordinator of the event, Dr Surinder Singh Kukal, former Professor and Dean at Punjab Agricultural University, informed that the major objective of organizing this event was to volunteer for payback to alma matar and farming community.

AMRITSAR: Guru Nanak Dev University marked a significant milestone today as Prof. Karamjeet Singh, an eminent academician and founder Vice Chancellor of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala formally assumed the position of Vice Chancellor. Prof. Palwinder Singh, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. K.S. Kahlon, Registrar, Prof. Preet Mohinder Singh Bedi, Dean Student's Welfare and other officials were present on this occasion. Upon his arrival, Prof. Karamjeet Singh expressed his gratitude and shared his vision for taking the University ahead to mark its global presence. Earlier, on reaching the campus, Prof. Singh was warmly received by the University fraternity.

The new book ‘Punjab River Waters Dispute in South Asia-Historical Legacies, Political Competition and Peasant Interest’, a scholarly work by Dr.(Prof) Kuldeep Singh, retired head of the Political Science Department at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, traces the contentious politics behind river waters dispute. The book narrates the historical background, changing political landscape and legal tangles of the everlasting row over waters.

AMRITSAR: The Hon’ble Governor of Punjab, on the recommendation of the Government of Punjab, has appointed Prof. Karamjeet Singh as the Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, for a term of three years. An accomplished academician, administrator, and visionary leader, Prof. Karamjeet Singh brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the prestigious institute.

NEW DELHI:Tech giant Google on Monday announced a partnership with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to bring quality education to far corners of India.

NEW DELHI: More than 40 schools in Delhi, including DPS RK Puram and GD Goenka School in Paschim Vihar, received bomb threats via email on Monday morning, triggering a swift evacuation of students and staff, according to the authorities.

MOHALI: Continuing its old tradition, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh today organized various activities to celebrate the 76th birthday of Aryans Group’s Founder, Prof. Roshan Lal Kataria.

CHANDIGARH: E-YUVA, Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, organised an Onboarding and Orientation Programme to welcome the E-YUVA and Innovation Fellows in the Vice Chancellor’s Committee Room, PU, Chandigarh.

MOHALI: Sneha 3rd Semester student of School of Social Sciences and Education won 3rd prize in Miss Northern 2024 held at Devlok Manali.