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Chandigarh:HC seeks Punjabi University VC’s affidavit on plea of college against ₹18 lakh fine

The court has sought response by June 25. (Shutterstock)

Published 22 days ago

HC issues notice on plea challenging Punjabi University’s VC appointment

The petition was filed by Pushpinder Singh Gill, a professor and an applicant for the post. (HT File)

Published 136 days ago

9 pm deadline for entry of girl hostellers at Punjabi University sparks protest

Punjabi University, Patiala’s decision to restrict entry timings for girl students in hostels to 9 pm has sparked protests on the campus.

Published 143 days ago

Disposal of error-ridden ‘Mahan Kosh: Punjabi varsity VC, registrar among 4 booked for sacrilege

An ‘ardas’ for repentance being performed before taking the copies of Mahan Kosh to Goindwal Sahib for final rites as per Sikh maryada on Friday. (HT)

Published 318 days ago

Punjabi varsity students protest ‘disrespectful’ disposal of error-ridden ‘Mahan Kosh’

In 2017, the university reprinted Mahan Kosh — originally authored by Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha and published in 1927 — in Punjabi, Hindi and English.

Published 319 days ago

Punjab: Punjabi varsity in financial mess, paying ₹14 cr in interest annually

The university has already paid a staggering <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>136 crore in interest since the financial year 2015-16, according to the institution’s financial data. (HT Photo)

Published 359 days ago

Jagdeep Singh appointed new VC of Patiala-based Punjabi University

Jagdeep Singh appointed new VC of Patiala-based Punjabi University

Published 419 days ago

Prof Jagdeep Singh is Punjabi University’s VC

Prof Jagdeep Singh

Published 419 days ago

Punjabi varsity exam results delayed as assessors refuse to check answer sheets amid pending payment

Acting vice-chancellor says examination branch officials have been asked to give a report on the delay.

Published 420 days ago

{Delay in releasing retirement benefits} HC attaches salary of Punjabi varsity registrar

The case pertains to around 55 retired professors, who superannuated between 2016 and 2022. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 436 days ago

Patiala university sports coach booked for drugging, raping teen

Police have launched a manhunt to arrest the accused, who currently resides in Rudra village, Patiala, due to his job. (HT)

Published 472 days ago

Retired profs at Punjabi varsity not getting pensionary benefits

Retired professors at Punjabi University, Patiala, are facing financial distress due to the non-disbursement of their pensions and General Provident Fund

Published 473 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 559 days ago

How could one little head carry all that he knew?

Surjit Patar with Laali Baba, a mentor of his youth. (Source: Laali Baba’s biography)

Updated 730 days ago

Will start cargo terminal in Mohali within one year: Prem Singh Chandumajra

Three-time MP Prem Singh Chandumajra is contesting against Congress’ Vijay Inder Singla, AAP’s Malvinder Singh Kang and BJP’s Subash Sharma. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

Updated 795 days ago

Prof Arvind’s tenure ends, IAS officer KK Yadav to take charge as acting V-C of Punjabi University

Punjabi University vice-chancellor (V-C) Prof Arvind’s three-year tenure came to an end on Thursday. (HT File)

Updated 809 days ago

EC seeks report from Punjab higher education department over Punjabi University recruitment process

A view of Punjabi University in Patiala.

Updated 830 days ago

Dera Bassi govt college secures B++ NAAC grade

Affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala, the semi-urban college was established in 1975, and caters to the educational needs of the youth of Dera Bassi and surrounding villages. (Government College Dera Bassi)

Updated 860 days ago

Sandhwan exhorts students to deter farmers from stubble-burning

Punjab Vidhan Sabha speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan (HT photo)

Updated 965 days ago

Punjabi University gets less grant for Oct-Dec quarter, V-C takes up matter with govt

A senior official said that the state government has assured them that issue would be resolved soon. (File)

Updated 966 days ago

Behaviour below standards: Punjabi University professor suspended

The suspension order is said to have come after a protest was held by students, including members of the United Sikh Student Federation. The students had locked the main gate of the university campus in the morning for a few hours demanding action against the professor. (HT Photo)

Updated 978 days ago

Patiala university student’s death: Protest ends as varsity removes prof from coordinator’s post

Police personnel stand guard at the main entrance of the Punjabi University during a protest staged by students in Patiala on Monday. (ANI)

Updated 1029 days ago

Girl student’s death: 13 students booked for thrashing Punjabi University professor

Students of Punjabi University protesting on campus on Thursday. (HT File)

Published 1032 days ago

Girl student’s death: Students thrash Punjabi University professor, accuse him of harassment

Punjabi University students stage a protest on the campus

Published 1033 days ago

Punjabi University, Patiala suspends senior professor for ‘misusing’ official car

A view of Punjabi University in Patiala.

Updated 1035 days ago

Punjabi University fails to deposit fees to UGC for distance education courses, 15k students left in lurch

A view of Punjabi University in Patiala. (HT FILE)

Updated 1085 days ago

Khelo India University Games: Punjabi University, MDU Rohtak win hockey titles for men, women

Punjabi University came from behind to defeat Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, in a thriller on penalties (3-2) after being locked in a 3-3 draw at the end of regulation time at the Khelo India University Games (HT Photo)

Updated 1138 days ago

Centralised admission row: Aided colleges boycott exam, refuse to open gates for students in Punjab

Students wait outside a college in Barnala amid the teachers’ stir. (HT Photo)

Updated 1139 days ago

Educational institutions won’t face any dearth of funds: Bhagwant Mann

Mann said that the state government is constantly striving to raise the standard of education by providing maximum support to educational institutions. (HT File Photo)

Updated 1171 days ago

Cops nab one in Kabaddi player murder case

Patiala Police arrested an accused named Sahil, who was associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and was wanted in the murder case of Kabaddi player Dharminder Singh Bhinda. (ANI Photo)

Updated 1194 days ago

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