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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)

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Published on Jun 20, 2026 05:10 am IST

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.

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Published on May 28, 2026 07:56 am IST

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)

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Published on Mar 09, 2026 02:43 pm IST

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)

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Published on Mar 07, 2026 03:52 am IST

Guru Nanak Dev University to launch AI-based Punjabi learning programme for global diaspora

Guru Nanak Dev University will soon launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based programme to teach Punjabi to the global diaspora. (VISUAL BACKGROUND - stock.adobe.com/ Representational image)

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Published on Feb 18, 2026 06:08 am IST

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

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Published on Jan 28, 2026 11:37 pm IST

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)

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Published on Jan 28, 2026 07:42 am IST

President’s visit to NIT Jalandhar cancelled due to dense fog

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for the Majha and Doaba regions, citing dense fog on Friday morning. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jan 16, 2026 03:56 pm IST

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)

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Published on Jan 16, 2026 05:36 am IST

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)

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Published on Jan 15, 2026 08:06 am IST

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)

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Published on Jan 09, 2026 03:44 am IST

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)

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Published on Dec 09, 2025 07:54 am IST

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.

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Published on Dec 08, 2025 03:33 pm IST

GNDU proposes UN designate Oct 24 as Day of Universal Conscience

GNDU vice-chancellor Karamjeet Singh (HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 22, 2025 06:56 am IST

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.

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Published on Nov 21, 2025 05:18 pm IST

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)

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Published on Oct 28, 2025 06:40 am IST

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)

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Published on Aug 26, 2025 07:10 am IST

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.

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Updated on Aug 15, 2025 04:53 am IST

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)

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Published on Aug 02, 2025 10:00 am IST

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

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

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Published on Aug 02, 2025 08:24 am IST

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)

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Published on Jun 27, 2025 08:44 am IST

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)

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Published on Jun 14, 2025 09:24 am IST

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

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Published on Mar 29, 2025 09:06 am IST

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)

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Published on Jan 14, 2025 10:50 pm IST

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.

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Updated on Dec 31, 2024 11:15 pm IST