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Audit findings: Panjab University yet to recover ₹13.5 crore from Punjab SC students under Post Matric Scholarship scheme

The audit found that various departments and constituent colleges of PU did not take admission fee or other charges from SC students of Punjab, eligible for PMS. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 14, 2025, 8:32 AM IST

Appreciating poetry requires introspection, says Irshad Kamil at Panjab University

Panjab University alumnus Irshad Kamil delivering the third Professor Urmi Kessar Memorial Lecture at the varsity in Chandigarh on Friday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Updated on Jan 11, 2025, 9:38 AM IST

Chandigarh: Audit flags delay in paying ₹278-cr arrears owed to PU teachers

The audit was conducted by the resident audit officer (RAO) and other staff deployed by the UT local fund examiner. An inspection report has been prepared by the office of director general of audit (central) Sector 17, Chandigarh. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 10, 2025, 5:44 AM IST

Chandigarh: Audit captures issues in CCTV renting before chancellor’s PU visit

PU, Chandigarh, had paid almost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>65,000 towards renting the cameras while 17 cameras of same specifications were ordered for purchase and installation at its International Hostel just a few days later on December 29, 2023. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 8, 2025, 9:42 AM IST

Chandigarh: PU honours top 5 patents at IP award ceremony

Chandigarh’s PU vice-chancellor professor Renu Vig said while the university traditionally prioritised publishing papers in renowned journals, the establishment of specialised centres has shifted the faculty’s focus towards filing patents. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 8, 2025, 9:38 AM IST

Name Panjab University economics dept after Manmohan Singh: Bansal to V-P

Notably, Panjab University is already considering naming its Arts Block 3 after the former prime minister who passed away in New Delhi on December 26. Arts Block 3 houses the department of economics, where Dr Singh had been a professor. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jan 7, 2025, 10:14 AM IST

Chandigarh: Panjab University reiterates gag order for teachers

This is as per the pre-existing “code of ethics for Panjab University faculty” which every teacher has to follow as per the PU academic calendar. (HT file photo for representation)

Updated on Jan 6, 2025, 8:00 PM IST

Goodbye my friend, your zest for life will live on

Renee Singh was suffering from cancer detected in the last stage (HT)

Published on Jan 6, 2025, 7:59 PM IST

Pending property tax: Chandigarh MC shoots off attachment notices to PU, PGI, PEC & other defaulters

The MC has also directed these institutions to declare their movable and immovable assets so that legal action, including sealing of properties, can be initiated. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 5, 2025, 8:32 AM IST

₹62 cr grant to Panjab University, ₹25 cr to Chandigarh colleges under PM-USHA scheme

Under the state component, namely gender inclusion and equity initiative, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 crore has been approved which will be used to renovate two girls hostels of Government Home Science College, Sector-10. (HT file)

Updated on Jan 4, 2025, 8:36 AM IST

Daily grind proves costly, PU’s iconic Coffee House closed again

BREW-TAL RECAP OF 2019: The Colonel’s Coffee House has been shut since January 1. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Updated on Jan 3, 2025, 9:04 AM IST

PU senate elections: Committee to submit recommendations

The committee members said they will hold discussions regarding the 2018 report prepared for senate reforms and the recommendations chalked out during the discussions will be sent to the chancellor’s office. (HT file)

Updated on Jan 1, 2025, 5:24 AM 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.

Updated on Dec 31, 2024, 11:15 PM IST

PU to approach Dr Manmohan Singh’s family over his book donation promise

Panjab University (PU) is set to approach former Prime Minister (PM) Dr Manmohan Singh’s family over his 2018 announcement to donate his books to the university. (Amal KS/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 31, 2024, 8:48 AM IST

Panjab University issues advertisement for hiring yoga instructor

This will be the first such official appointment made by PU authorities. (HT file photo)

Updated on Dec 30, 2024, 7:56 AM IST

PU holds condolence meet, pays tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh

The morning meeting, held at the Senate Hall, was attended by vice-chancellor (V-C) Renu Vig and registrar YP Verma along with other PU officials and faculty members. (HT photo)

Updated on Dec 28, 2024, 8:42 AM IST

When Manmohan turned nostalgic after visiting Panjab University’s economics dept in 2018

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh. (Credit)

Updated on Dec 27, 2024, 9:32 AM IST

Panjab University senate election protest turning into a divided house

Only a small group of senators, most from the registered graduates constituency, are participating in the protest. (HT file photo)

Updated on Dec 24, 2024, 9:34 AM IST

Panjab University Bachao Morcha writes to DGP, seeks suspension of cop seen arguing with student in video

Students alleged that SHO Narender Patial misbehaved with and threatened the student during the Global Alumni Meet. (HT file photo)

Updated on Dec 23, 2024, 8:52 AM IST

Panjab University Bachao Morcha issues statement to make PU a state university

Officials said this is not feasible considering how much money the state already owes PU. (HT file photo)

Updated on Dec 23, 2024, 8:46 AM IST

Traffic woes hit Chandigarh as V-P Dhankhar’s visit, AP Dhillon concert cause snarls

The area around the venue was closed from all sides, affecting vehicle movement, which had a compounding effect on the chaos. (HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 22, 2024, 8:14 AM IST

Students detained over call for burning effigy at Panjab University

While the call was made on Friday, some students alleged that the cops had come to detain them on Saturday morning. (HT File photo)

Updated on Dec 22, 2024, 8:04 AM IST

Court dismisses PU’s plea seeking ban on student protests on campus

The court further added that demonstration by students shall not be held outside any of the residential area of any of the official of the varsity as the same is not required in any way. (iStock)

Updated on Dec 22, 2024, 8:02 AM IST

5fth Global Alumni meet: No word on PU senate polls, V-P Dhankhar stresses on need for umbrella alumni body

From left: Gujarat governor Acharya Devvrat, V-C Renu Vig, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and his wife Sudesh at the 5th Global Alumni Meet at Law Auditorium, Panjab University, in Chandigarh on Saturday. (RAVI KUMAR/HT)

Updated on Dec 22, 2024, 8:00 AM IST

Chandigarh: Brace for traffic snarls as city welcomes PU alumni, Punjabi singer AP Dhillon

While Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar is expected to arrive at the PU campus in Sector 14 around 11am and leave by 12.30 pm, Dhillon’s concert is scheduled for 8pm at the Sector-25 rally ground, which faces the PU’s South campus in Sector 25 where alumni events will go on well into the evening. (HT File)

Updated on Dec 21, 2024, 9:20 AM IST

Amid tussle over senate polls, Vice-Prez Jagdeep Dhankhar to be chief guest at PU global alumni meet

Sources revealed that the varsity received information regarding Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s attendance on Thursday. (Vice-President X)

Updated on Dec 20, 2024, 8:04 AM IST

Harsimrat Badal writes to edu min over PU senate issue

SAD leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal wrote in her letter to the Union minister that the polls were not held despite expiry of the term of PU senate on October 31 (PTI)

Updated on Dec 18, 2024, 9:16 AM IST

Chandigarh: PU ranks 710 globally in QS sustainability rankings 2025

Among Indian universities, PU, Chandigarh, is ranked eighth and holds the 189th position in Asia. (HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 11, 2024, 7:52 AM IST

Chandigarh: 2021 report proposed 50% cut in Panjab University senate strength

As the existing term of the senate expired on October 31, the varsity has been functioning without it ever since. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Dec 10, 2024, 9:48 AM IST

No plans to convert PU into central university: Centre

The statement from minister of state for education Sukanta Majumdar came in response to a question raised by Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari regarding the delay in election of the senate, the apex governing body of PU. (HT)

Updated on Dec 10, 2024, 9:46 AM IST

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