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Chandigarh: PU races to verify fresh grad voters enrolment ahead of senate polls

The university had originally set February 23 as the enrolment deadline, extending it first to March 30 and then to April 10, before the process finally closed last week. (HT File)

Published on Apr 14, 2026, 4:40 AM IST

Chandigarh: Chancellor asks PU to review plaint regarding hiring at MCM DAV College

PU has been asked to communicate the action taken directly to the complainant, who retired as a professor from a PU-affiliated college. (HT File)

Published on Apr 10, 2026, 7:58 AM IST

Chandigarh: Avsar 2026 concludes at Panjab University; over 100 students shortlisted

The university’s consolidated placement data is typically compiled by September, meaning the numbers emerging from Avsar represent only a fragment of the full-year picture (HT File)

Published on Apr 10, 2026, 7:56 AM IST

Show-caused, then stalled-Chandigarh colleges await UT nod on principal appointments

Former PU officials and faculty members said the prolonged absence of regular principals is eroding institutional governance. (HT File)

Published on Apr 8, 2026, 5:48 AM IST

Chandigarh: PU’s DST centre takes innovations to Faridabad Industry

Innovators in effluent treatment, medical device vision systems, Voice AI, and pharmaceuticals also pitched their solutions. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 30, 2026, 7:06 AM IST

Curtains rise on Panjab University’s multiple-purpose auditorium with UIET alumni meet

The auditorium has a seating capacity of approximately 2,500, with current operations pegged at around 2,200. (HT)

Published on Mar 27, 2026, 8:18 AM IST

PU fest begins today as nod for star night awaited

Panjab University’s “Agaaz” fest is set to begin on Tuesday amid delays. (HT File)

Published on Mar 24, 2026, 7:04 AM IST

Panjab University clears cricket ground for student fests this session

Earlier this week, PUCSC president Gaurav Veer Sohal was allowed to hold a star night at the venue, a reversal from previous restrictions. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published on Mar 21, 2026, 7:04 AM IST

Firing on Panjab University campus: Shooters linked to Doni Bal gang, victim missing

Police personnel keep vigil near the crime spot at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (HT File)

Published on Mar 20, 2026, 7:08 AM IST

Chandigarh: VC’s ‘no-concert’ decision goes for a toss as star night continues at PU

Singer Satinder Sartaaj performing at PU on Wednesday, (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 19, 2026, 7:02 AM IST

SOPU leader escapes firing on campus; hunt on for four

Police personnel keep vigil near the crime spot at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published on Mar 18, 2026, 8:32 AM IST

Chandigarh: SOP given go by, PU gives nod for student council prez’s star night

Panjab University (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 17, 2026, 8:58 AM IST

Chandigarh: Ignoring ban, ABVP lines up star nights at Panjab University

The UIET student’s murder at a concert in March 2025 had triggered angry protests on the campus. (HT File Photo)

Published on Mar 16, 2026, 6:14 AM IST

PU student bodies hold symbolic protest against police detentions over RSS-BJP lecture row

University authorities, however, said the students were detained as a precautionary measure to prevent disruption on campus. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Mar 11, 2026, 8:34 AM IST

PU students detained ahead of protest against RSS leader’s presence at Sikh history lecture

Students being detained outside the Law Auditorium at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Monday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Mar 10, 2026, 7:52 AM IST

Wildbuzz | Life betrayed the statue

A brown hawk owl on bamboo at Panjab University. (PROF GURPARTAP SINGH)

Published on Mar 8, 2026, 6:52 AM IST

Chandigarh: From accreditation to agitations, Renu Vig’s tenure at PU

Renu Vig assumed office as the Panjab University V-C in 2023. (HT File)

Published on Mar 6, 2026, 3:15 AM IST

Muted Holi celebrations at PU amid official ban at StuC

Students playing Holi at Panjab University campus in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published on Mar 4, 2026, 7:00 AM IST

Chandigarh: Four years after wife’s murder, chargesheet against PU professor BB Goyal

Though police had suspected Prof BB Goyal’s role in the murder for long, he was arrested in December 2025 following a polygraph test. (HT File)

Published on Mar 4, 2026, 6:46 AM IST

After over a decade in limbo, PU’s ‘white elephant’ set to be ready in two weeks

The auditorium is set to anchor Panjab University’s broader expansion of its South Campus in Sector 25, with the UT administration granting conceptual approval for additions to the campus masterplan. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 3, 2026, 4:18 AM IST

Chandigarh: Centre blinks, panel to look into PU teachers’ retirement age

In Chandigarh, a peculiar situation exists: While teachers of colleges affiliated with PU are retiring at the age of 65, the university faculty have their retirement age at 60. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Feb 27, 2026, 7:40 AM IST

Chandigarh: SOP confusion keeps PU fest calendar uncertain

In an official communication dated November 27, the dean of student welfare (DSW) was directed to obtain feedback from the students’ council and representatives of student organisations. The matter was to be placed before the vice-chancellor (VC) after consultations. (HT File)

Published on Feb 24, 2026, 8:16 AM IST

Chandigarh: Speedster riding zig-zag across road kills PU student

The victim’s body was handed over to his family after post-mortem examination. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Feb 21, 2026, 8:18 AM IST

Panjab University bans Holi celebrations at Student Centre

years, the Student Centre has served as the symbolic heart of Holi celebrations at PU. While the new restrictions mark a sharp departure from tradition, students and professors say they understand the need for caution. (HT File)

Published on Feb 21, 2026, 8:16 AM IST

No more cousin route, Panjab University tightens NRI quota norms

Earlier, even applicants whose distant relatives or cousins were NRIs or foreign nationals could seek admission through the NRI quota at Panjab University at a higher fee and lower academic threshold. (HT File)

Published on Feb 14, 2026, 3:06 AM IST

Chandigarh: Now, BBA students at PU can study 2 years of degree in Canada

The dual degree programme will be established at the University Institute of Applied Management Sciences at PU. (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 13, 2026, 7:16 AM IST

Chandigarh: PU ties up with UK foundation to launch digital courses of entrepreneurship

PU students are bound to get structured training in entrepreneurial thinking, innovation practices and real-world problem-solving. (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 11, 2026, 8:20 AM IST

PU functioning with less than half its sanctioned teaching workforce

Even as academic and administrative responsibilities at Panjab University (PU) continue to expand, the institution is still functioning with less than half of its sanctioned teaching workforce, raising concerns over teaching quality, research output and day-to-day functioning. (HT)

Published on Feb 8, 2026, 7:32 AM IST

Nearly 16k students but Panjab varsity sans full-time counsellor

After repeated concerns raised by student bodies and authorities, a second part-time counsellor was appointed in January 2026. (File)

Published on Feb 5, 2026, 7:42 AM IST

Despite last year’s fiasco, PU student body keen on holding star nights; VC stands firm

Two star nights had ended in chaos and tragedy last year, in wake of which PU had banned star nights across the campus. (HT File)

Published on Feb 5, 2026, 7:20 AM IST

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