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AAP protests erupt in Jalandhar after BJP switch, homes of rebel MPs targeted

The AAP youth wing protested outside Rajya Sabha MP Rajinder Gupta's residence and office, in Ludhiana on Saturday.
Updated on Apr 26, 2026 07:35 am IST

Jalandhar: ED’s three-day raids at Ashok Mittal’s properties conclude

The raids started on April 15, with ED sleuths carrying out search operations at 10 locations. (ANI Video Grab)
Published on Apr 19, 2026 05:32 am IST

ED searches on Mittal’s premises in Jalandhar continue on Day 3

AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, who is the founder chancellor of Lovely Professional University, is being probed in a case linked to the Foreign Exchange Management Act. (ANI Video Grab)
Published on Apr 18, 2026 06:40 am IST

ED searches entities linked to AAP RS member Ashok Mittal

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches against AAP Rajya Sabha member Ashok Kumar Mittal and educational institutions promoted by him and his family in Punjab and Haryana as part of a FEMA probe, officials said. (Sansad TV)
Published on Apr 16, 2026 05:46 am IST

ED raids at Punjab's LPU, owned by AAP MP who replaced Raghav Chadha in RS

AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal speaks in Rajya Sabha during the second part of the budget session of Parliament.
Updated on Apr 16, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Step inside Ashok Mittal's 100-year-old Jalandhar bungalow with old-world charm

A home tour of Ashoka Mittal's Jalandhar bungalow.
Updated on Apr 08, 2026 03:01 pm IST

At LPU convocation, V-P exhorts students to give back to society

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan and Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria awarding degrees at the 12th convocation ceremony of Lovely Professional University. (HT)
Published on Jan 10, 2026 06:54 am IST

Punjab governor urges north Indian varsities to intensify research

The governor highlighted the “urgent need to continuously upgrade curriculum in line with evolving global demands,” asserting that the ultimate goal of education is to empower individuals to contribute meaningfully to the holistic development of society. (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 10, 2025 08:12 am IST

Student from Kerala killed in pile-up in Punjab’s Phagwara

The vehicles that caught fire after the collision near Chaheru village of Phagwara on the Jalandhar-Ludhiana national highway early on Monday.
Updated on Nov 24, 2025 01:53 pm IST

Punjab: Education is wealth, IAF officer Vyomika tells LPU students

IAF wing commander Vyomika Singh at LPU’s scholarship event on Monday. (HT)
Published on Jun 23, 2025 10:43 pm IST

Main accused in Sudanese student’s murder, among two arrested: Cops

Those who are yet to be arrested are Shashank alias Shaggy and Abdul Ahadh. (HT File)
Published on May 17, 2025 08:46 am IST

Citing national security concerns LPU terminates MoUs with Turkey, Azerbaijan

The move came against the backdrop of Turkey backing Pakistan and its condemnation of India’s strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor. (HT File)
Published on May 17, 2025 08:38 am IST

Lovely Professional University suspends MoUs with Türkiye and Azerbaijan

A total of 6 MoUs have been suspended which includes the immediate termination of student and faculty exchange programs, and more. (PTI)
Published on May 16, 2025 06:02 pm IST

Punjab's LPU suspends agreements with institutions in Turkey and Azerbaijan

LPU ends MoUs with institutions in Turkey and Azerbaijan, citing national interest.
Updated on May 16, 2025 11:02 pm IST

Phagwara: Pvt varsity Sudanese student objects to female friends’ harassment, stabbed to death

Mohamed Wada, the Sudanese national who was stabbed to death. (HT Photo)
Published on May 16, 2025 05:59 pm IST

Ludhiana paddler pockets national para gold

Shubham Wadhwa displayed exceptional skill, dominating every match with clean 3-0 victories. (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 10:06 pm IST

LPU gives 2.5cr cash prize to students who represented India at Olympics

LPU varsity gives 2.5 crore cash prize to students who represented India in Paris Olympics
Published on Aug 30, 2024 09:11 am IST

LPU gives 25 lakh cash prize to Phogat

Lovely Professional University (LPU) awarded 2.5 crore in cash prizes to its students who represented India at the Paris Olympics. The event on campus welcomed 14 of the 24 Olympians, including wrestler Vinesh Phogat and Indian hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 05:40 am IST

Private varsities shine in India ranking, govt-run institutes slip

Panjab University, Chandigarh (60), IISER, Mohali (64), and Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (80), have seen their rankings slump as compared to previous year.
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 05:48 am IST

LPU announces 25 lakh cash reward for Vinesh

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified on Wednesday from the Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women’s 50kg final in Paris, leaving her medal-less within hours of coming close to an unparalleled gold.
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 07:42 am IST

24 LPU students to represent India at Paris Olympics

Javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra (PTI)
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 08:46 am IST

11th LPU convocation: Take pride in India’s potential to bring peace in world: Ex-Oz PM Abbott to students

Australian former prime minister Tony Abbott being and LPU chancellor Ashok Kumar Mittal during the 11th annual convocation, at the Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, Sunday. (HT photo)
Updated on Feb 26, 2024 05:14 am IST

LPU all set to host Indian Science Congress 2024

Scientists, scholars, and policymakers from across the country and abroad of various disciplines will attend the 109th Indian Science Congress, to share their knowledge, expertise and experience with the scientific community.
Published on Nov 22, 2023 06:24 pm IST

Punjab to help youngsters set up business ventures

In a video message, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann said youngsters of Punjab have the talent and potential to excel but do not get enough opportunities. (HT file photo)
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 04:34 pm IST

Guest column: For private universities to survive, mergers could be a good solution

The Covid-19 pandemic scenario has made it difficult private education providers to stay afloat.
Updated on Jul 25, 2020 08:36 pm IST

The Indian university from where Google and Microsoft hire

LPU provides its students with world-class infrastructure.
Updated on Feb 12, 2021 02:16 am IST

Special flight evacuates 134 Bhutanese students stranded in Punjab

Representational image.
Published on Apr 13, 2020 11:14 am IST

Why LPU is regarded as a top university

LPU takes pride in its students’ excellent placement record.
Updated on Jan 29, 2021 08:15 pm IST

Microsoft selects LPU student at 42 lakh package

Tanya has been offered the role of Software Engineer at Microsoft’s R&D Centre in Hyderabad.
Updated on Feb 09, 2021 02:11 pm IST