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Sikh Regiment inks pact with GNDU for Agniveers’ higher education

VC Karamjeet Singh and Brigadier Digvijay Singh, commandant of the Sikh Regimental Centre in Ramgarh Cantonment, Jharkhand, after signing the MoU in Amritsar. (HT)

Published 45 days ago

Contempt case: GNDU VC, registrar get 1-month jail

In March 2025, the HC, acting on contempt petitions, observed that respondents misinterpreted the order as there is no condition of completion of 10 years of service for claiming minimum pay scale and framed charges under the Contempt of Courts Act against the VC and the registrar.

Published 67 days ago

Guest Column| Rooted in heritage: Why GNDU’s new Sikhism course is vital

On March 6, the academic council of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, decided to introduce a compulsory course, titled Basic Knowledge of Sikhism, for all undergraduate students from the 2026-27 academic session. (File photo)

Published 147 days ago

GNDU to roll out compulsory ‘Basic Knowledge of Sikhism’ course

The decision was taken during a meeting of Academic Council presided by vice-chancellor Karamjeet Singh. (HT)

Published 150 days ago

Research submissions mandatory in Punjabi alongside English at Guru Nanak Dev University

Research submissions mandatory in Punjabi alongside English at Guru Nanak Dev University

Published 187 days ago

GNDU makes Punjabi mandatory with English for research work

The rollout will be phased over three years, and will come into effect from the next academic session. (HT File)

Published 187 days ago

Edu institutions key to tackling drug menace, says President Murmu at GNDU’s golden jubilee convocation

President Droupadi Murmu presents degree to a student during the golden jubilee convocation ceremony of the Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar on Thursday; also seen in picture (from left) VC Karamjeet Singh, Punjab education minister Harjot Bains and governor Gulab Chand Kataria. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published 200 days ago

CM Mann to appear before Akal Takht, skip Prez event

Chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will skip the Golden Jubilee Convention at Guru Nanak Dev University, an event presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, as he is scheduled to appear before the Sikh clergy on Thursday over alleged derogatory remarks on Sikh tenets. (PTI File)

Published 200 days ago

Punjab: Prez to attend convocation ceremonies in Amritsar, Jalandhar on Jan 15, 16

President of India Droupadi Murmu will attend convocation at Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar on Jan 15. (File)

Published 207 days ago

Akal Takht hands out tankhah to Guru Nanak Dev University VC, five others

Sikh high priests pronouncing tankhah at Akal Takht on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published 237 days ago

Akal Takht orders religious punishment for Valtoha, ex-jathedar, GNDU V-C

The Akal Takht on Monday ordered religious punishment for former jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, former SAD MLA Virsa Singh Valtoha, GNDU vice-chancellor Karamjit Singh, linguist Jaswant Singh and preacher Harinder Singh after they tendered written apologies.

Published 238 days ago

GNDU proposes UN designate Oct 24 as Day of Universal Conscience

GNDU vice-chancellor Karamjeet Singh (HT Photo)

Published 254 days ago

GNDU proposes UN designate Oct 24 as Day of Universal Conscience

The proposal, backed by the Amritsar Declaration on Universal Conscience that was unanimously adopted during the national seminar to coincide with the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, will be submitted by Jaspreet Singh, a professor of eminence at GNDU, at the UN headquarters in New York.

Published 256 days ago

Foster entrepreneurial mindset, Sisodia tells Guru Nanak Dev University students

Former Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia interacts with students at Guru Nanak Dev University, in Amritsar. (PTI)

Published 279 days ago

Row over interaction with RSS chief: GNDU VC appears before Akal Takht, submits reply

GNDU vice chancellor Karamjit Singh appearing before the Akal Takht in Amritsar on Monday. (HT Photo)

Published 342 days ago

Row over interaction with RSS chief: Akal Takht summons GNDU VC

The video of the interaction shows VC ‘briefing’ RSS chief about education initiatives taken by the university.

Updated 354 days ago

Amritsar: GNDU alumnus Gurtej Sandhu 7th among world’s top inventors with 1,382 patents

Currently senior fellow and vice-president at Micron Technology, Gurtej has spearheaded groundbreaking advancements in microelectronics. (HT)

Published 366 days ago

Row over interaction with RSS chief: SGPC removes GNDU VC from jathedar appointment panel

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) vice-chancellor Karamjit Singh

Published 366 days ago

Guru Nanak Dev University signs MoU with Uzbekistan varsity

Guru Nanak Dev University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov, Uzbekistan, marking a significant step toward strengthening international academic and research collaboration, Vice-Chancellor Prof Karamjeet Singh said on Thursday. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Published 402 days ago

GNDU to establish Chair in Sikh studies: VC

Addressing employment challenges faced by Indian graduates, the VC emphasised GNDU’s initiatives to equip students with entrepreneurial skills. (HT File)

Published 415 days ago

Guru Nanak varsity curriculum to be aligned with NEP from next session: Bains in Vidhan Sabha

Guru Nanak varsity curriculum to be aligned with NEP from next session: Bains in Vidhan Sabha

Published 492 days ago

CM Mann: Surjit Patar centre for ethical AI to be set up at Guru Nanak Dev varsity

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann along with others releasing a book during the Surjit Patar Memorial Ceremony, 2025, at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Published 566 days ago

Ludhiana: Panels to see if UGC norms were followed while hiring faculty members

Jatinder Singh Gill, deputy director (DPI Colleges - Grant 1), says the direction has come from the DPI director, following which the process has been set in motion.

Updated 580 days ago

Karamjeet Singh assumes charge as Guru Nanak Dev University VC

Singh underlined the university’s responsibility to address societal problems and contribute to holistic community development. (HT File)

Updated 600 days ago

Karamjeet appointed new VC of Guru Nanak Dev University

Karamjeet Singh, who is currently vice-chancellor of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala, succeeds Jaspal Singh Sandhu

Updated 601 days ago

Congress MP Aujla attacks AAP over delay in naming Guru Nanak Dev University VC

VC has not been appointed yet, the Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla said blaming the AAP for the delay (HT File)

Updated 619 days ago

Karnal girl clinches gold at inter-varsity taekwondo

The championship was held from November 12 to 15 with 700 athletes from 130 universities participating at GNDU, Amritsar. (HT Photo)

Updated 623 days ago

Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024: Date, timings, history, rituals, significance and more

Guru Nanak Gurpurab celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh guru.

Updated 626 days ago

SCD College alumnus chosen as GNDU senator

Harblas Heera (HT Photo)

Updated 763 days ago

GNDU’s 49th annual convocation: Punjab governor awards 370 degrees, 171 medals

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit awarding degree to a student in presence of V-C Jaspal Singh Sandhu (R) during 49th annual convocation of Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar on Saturday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated 848 days ago

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