Dar Ovais is a Chandigarh-based Hindustan Times correspondent who covers higher education.
Articles by Dar Ovais
PU asks departments to form committees to redress students’ grievances
A circular issued by DUI’s office said the mechanism for redressal of students’ grievances duly approved by the PU Syndicate has been uploaded on the varsity website
Published on May 23, 2022 12:16 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
Punjab, Haryana should extend support to PU: Venkaiah Naidu
Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, who is also the chancellor of Panjab University (PU), said both Punjab and Haryana governments should extend all the support to PU
Published on May 07, 2022 03:24 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
828 PhD scholars walk away with degrees at Panjab University’s 69th convocation
Vice-President of India and university chancellor M Venkaiah Naidu presides over PU convocation that could not be held after 2019 due to the Covid pandemic
Published on May 07, 2022 01:00 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
Panjab University teachers push for adoption of central service rules
The house unanimously resolved to adopt the notification of central service rules for the Panjab University teachers (on campus) and authorised PUTA president to pursue the matter within and outside the varsity
Updated on May 05, 2022 02:02 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
PU senate clears names for honorary degrees, university awards
Honorary Doctor of Science degrees and Ratna awards will be conferred upon the selected individuals at PU’s convocation on May 6
Published on May 03, 2022 01:59 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
Colony Number 4 demolition: A sleepless night without power and water
Colony Number 4 residents complained that they weren’t given enough time to move, and even the electricity and water supply was snapped by the Chandigarh administration on Saturday night after Section 144 was imposed
Updated on May 02, 2022 02:45 AM IST
Dar Ovais and Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Punjab board bans sale of three history books over distortion of facts
An inquiry was initiated by Punjab education department on the complaint tendered by social activist Baldev Singh Sirsa, who alleged that the said books contain some remarks which are not in accordance with Sikh history
Published on May 01, 2022 12:55 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Mohali
Bharat Biotech’s Krishna Ella among 3 proposed to get honorary degrees at PU varsity convocation
The names of Krishna Ella and two others for honorary degrees have been suggested by a PU varsity panel constituted by vice-chancellor Raj Kumar
Published on May 01, 2022 12:30 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
7 Punjab Engineering College students bag packages of ₹64.5 LPA from Apple
Seven final-year computer science engineering (CSE) students of Punjab Engineering College (PEC) have received offers of ₹64.5 lakh per annum from Apple during this year’s placement drive
Published on Apr 29, 2022 12:25 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
PEC senate gives nod to aerospace engineering, data science courses
Despite being one of the oldest departments of aerospace engineering in India, set up in 1962,PEC’s department was yet to introduce a PG course in the field
Updated on Apr 28, 2022 01:15 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
PU senate green-lights online viva voce for PhD scholars
Following PU senate’ move, PhD scholars will be allowed to attend viva voce remotely, via online means, in emergent situations with V-C’s permission
Updated on Apr 27, 2022 01:20 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
NEP 2020: PU course framework calls for CBCS’ implementation
Among other highlights, PU’s new course framework calls for providing multidisciplinary education with experiential component in a four-year UG programme as envisaged in the NEP 2020
Published on Apr 26, 2022 01:12 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
No agreement to enhance grant by 6% annually: Punjab to Panjab University
Punjab government conveys to Panjab University that there has never been a decision to agree to enhancement in the university’s grant at 6% per annum
Published on Apr 24, 2022 12:48 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
Students protesting on campus required to carry ID cards: Panjab University
The decision comes in the backdrop of a protest by a few student bodies that, for more than three weeks, have been protesting outside the vice-chancellor’s office against the hike in mess and canteen rates
Published on Apr 22, 2022 02:13 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
Hike in canteen rates: PU hostellers want their mess accounts closed
The PU hostellers signed the applications for closing their accounts on the call given by Punjab Students Union (PSU-Lalkaar)
Updated on Apr 21, 2022 01:42 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
PU depts asked to hold online classes for Afghan students
The departments of Panjab University (PU) have been asked to conduct all academic activities for Afghan students who are stuck in their home country in online mode
Published on Apr 20, 2022 01:38 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
Pending grant may impact DA payment for PU employees
PU registrar said due to the non-payment of the last instalment of salary grant by Punjab government, the varsity may face a difficulty in meeting the liability of the enhanced DA payment
Updated on Apr 19, 2022 02:18 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
PU senate to take up proposed rules, regulations for M Voc courses in April 26 meet
The proposed rules, which will be taken up for for ratification at the PU Senate meet, were recommended by PU’s skill development board (SDB) in December last year
Published on Apr 18, 2022 01:26 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
PU senate to take up proposal to conduct viva voce online
In addition to the proposal for allowing viva remotely, PU Senate is also expected to consider establishing a separate entity for maintenance of the multi-purpose auditorium complex at Sector 25
Updated on Apr 17, 2022 12:40 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
PU to restart ‘earn while you learn’ scheme soon
With physical classes at Panjab University (PU) having resumed from March onwards, the varsity is also working on bringing back the “earn while you learn” scheme for students
Published on Apr 14, 2022 01:45 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
PU to award 1,100 PhD degrees at annual convocation on May 6
Around 1,100 PhD scholars will be awarded doctorate degrees at Panjab University’s (PU) 69th annual convocation on May 6
Updated on Apr 14, 2022 01:41 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
PU panel to study data collection methods for reservation in promotion
PU panel working on the implementing reservation in promotions of non-teaching staff is headed by dean university instruction; it has been tasked to collect the quantifiable data to implement the policy
Updated on Apr 11, 2022 01:06 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
Panjab University senate: Vice-President rejects election of six candidates
Vice-President of India M Venkaiah Naidu orders Panjab University registrar to conduct re-poll after finding discrepancies in the voters’ list
Updated on Apr 10, 2022 02:33 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
PU’s small languages departments proposed to be merged
In line with NAAC’s 2015 recommendation, a sub-committee proposed to merge the small languages departments and use PU’ arts block number 5— which has around 18 rooms — to accommodate the same
Updated on Apr 08, 2022 01:11 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
Panjab University mulls online academic help to Afghan students awaiting visas
There are over 60 Afghan students enrolled in Panjab University departments who have been unable to return to India since the country’s takeover by the Taliban last year
Published on Apr 08, 2022 01:09 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
Panjab University to hold convocation on May 6 after two-year gap
Vice-President of India M Venkaiah Naidu, who is the Panjab University chancellor, is expected to preside over the convocation, planned on May 6.
Published on Apr 06, 2022 01:37 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
Hike in mess, canteen rates: PU refuses total roll back, students continue protest
With Panjab University (PU) not accepting the demand for total roll back of hike in mess and canteen rates, student bodies on Tuesday said that they will continue their protest on campus
Published on Apr 06, 2022 01:18 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
PU forms panel to implement reservation in promotions for non-teaching staff
PU senate gave a nod to adopt the policy on reservation in promotions for non-teaching staff in an earlier meeting and the varsity has now formed a committee to examine the matter
Updated on Apr 04, 2022 01:23 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
Panjab University likely to scrap MPhil from 2022-23 session
In February, the Panjab University senate had resolved to discontinue the MPhil courses in line with the mandate of the National Education Policy-2020
Published on Apr 03, 2022 02:05 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
Stalemate between PU, students over hike in mess and canteen rates continues
PU students have intensified their protests over hike in mess and canteen rates; student bodies carried out a march ob campus and also held a meeting with the authorities that remained inconclusive
Published on Apr 01, 2022 01:53 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
