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

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

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Even as Panjab University (PU) vice-chancellor Renu Vig on Tuesday said that the star night scheduled on Wednesday had been cancelled following the shooting incident on the campus, the event continued unhindered, with singer Satinder Sartaaj performing for over 5,000 students at the university’s cricket ground. Singer Satinder Sartaaj performing at PU on Wednesday, (HT Photo) Haryana CM Nayab Saini, who was invited as the chief guest, was not in attendance. The event was organised by the ABVP-backed Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) president, Gaurav Veer Sohal. The three-day fest was halted on Tuesday evening when four armed youths allegedly opened fire at a student leader, Jashanpreet Singh Jawanda, near the department of botany. In the immediate aftermath, VC Vig said that the event was cancelled and that no student organised event would be permitted until a new security management framework was put in place. However, she remained unavailable for comment on Wednesday as the event took place. DSW Yogesh Rawal and chief of university security Vikram Singh also remained unavailable for comment. A senior …

4 yrs after professor found wife dead on PU campus in Chandigarh, the mystery is unravelling and he is key suspect

4 yrs after professor found wife dead on PU campus in Chandigarh, the mystery is unravelling and he is key suspect

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A stop-start but high-tech probe may finally be unravelling the mystery behind the murder of a professor’s wife on Panjab University (PU) campus in Chandigarh, and the suspect is the professor himself. BB Goyal is a “key person of interest” now in his wife’s 2021 murder.(HT File Photo: Sourced) Arrested last Monday — four years and one month after his wife was found dead on Diwali day in November 2021 — Professor BB Goyal’s brain-mapping allegedly revealed patterns that have made him a suspect for the murder of wife Seema Goyal, a homemaker. This is reportedly the first such use of Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature, a technology usually called brain-mapping, by police of the Union Territory of Chandigarh in a murder case. BB Goyal, a senior professor at the University Business School of PU, continues to be quizzed by the cops. Their daughter’s statements have proved to be key evidence, officials have said. The murder case was registered against unknown assailants based on the original statement of BB Goyal back in 2021. What happened that …

Panjab University shut today, exams deferred: What is happening at PU?

Panjab University shut today, exams deferred: What is happening at PU?

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Panjab University (PU) is observing a complete shutdown on Wednesday, November 26, as multiple student groups joined by farmers unions and civil groups announced a bandh of the varsity campus. The protests began after Centre’s decision to restructure Panjab University’s governing bodies, the Senate and Syndicate.( Keshav Singh/Hindustan Times) Examinations scheduled for the day have also been deferred. The varsity announced that the examinations scheduled to take place on the campus on Wednesday have been postponed. Further, it said that all teaching, non-teaching and office activities will remain closed. Why have the exams been deferred Panjab University students, under the banner of Panjab University Bachao Morcha, had called for a complete shutdown of the varsity on November 26, to press for a schedule for Senate polls. The protests began after Centre’s decision to restructure PU’s governing bodies, the Senate and Syndicate. The Centre announced the dissolution of Panjab University’s top governing bodies and replacing them with nominated structures. With increasing pressure, the Ministry of Education withdrew its notification. Also read: Chandigarh: On bandh eve, PU’s …

Centre put on hold decision to restructure Panjab University’s governing bodies

Centre put on hold decision to restructure Panjab University’s governing bodies

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The Union government has put on hold its decision to restructure Panjab University’s (PU) governing bodies — the senate and syndicate — until further notification, officials familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The government had previously issued a notification on October 28. (HT Archives) The development follows meetings held on Tuesday and Wednesday between representatives of PU students and senior officials of the Union ministry of education, during which students voiced their concerns over the proposed changes. “The central government hereby rescinds the notification of the government of India in the ministry of education, Department of Higher Education, dated October 28, 2025,” a gazette notification issued by the Union education ministry dated November 4, mentioned. The ministry, however, issued a second notification on November 4, stating that the provisions of October 28 notification would come into effect on a date to be decided later by the Centre — unlike the earlier October 28 notification, which had said the changes would take effect immediately. “The ministry has decided that the recent notification regarding the governance structure …

Restructuring of Panjab University’s senate-syndicate has exposed ‘BJP’s anti-Punjab face’, says ex-Cong min

Restructuring of Panjab University’s senate-syndicate has exposed ‘BJP’s anti-Punjab face’, says ex-Cong min

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Panjab University. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Former Health Minister and senior Congress leader Balbir Singh Sidhu on Monday (November 3, 2025) said that the BJP-led Central government’s move to restructure the ‘Syndicate and Senate’ of Panjab University has yet again exposed the BJP’s “anti-Punjab face.” Mr. Sidhu stated that under the pretext of improving the functioning of Panjab University, the Central government has almost eliminated the representation of teachers, principals, and alumni in its syndicate and senate, converting them into nominated bodies now directly under its control. “This historic institution of Punjab is now ‘Panjab University’ in name only, as in practice, it has been turned into a fully central university,” he said in a statement. He alleged that the BJP government intends to end or drastically reduce Punjab’s representation in every institution, just like in the BBMB (Bhakra Beas Management Board), so that Punjab can no longer influence their decisions. Hitting out at the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, Mr. Sidhu said, “the Central government dared to take this step …

Chandigarh admn to seal gap between median on road in front of PU gate number 3

Chandigarh admn to seal gap between median on road in front of PU gate number 3

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Apr 22, 2025 10:32 AM IST Panjab University, Chandigarh, will roll out stickers for vehicles in the campus and aims to ban entry for vehicles without stickers from May 1 The UT administration is set to fill the gap between the median on the road connecting Panjab University (PU) North Campus and South Campus in front of PU gate number 3. One of the two medians on the road will be sealed to curb traffic congestion and dissuade people driving on the wrong side. This comes after PU had reached out to the authorities to solve the traffic problems at this accident-prone junction. The gate number 3 is the most crowded of all gates at PU, Chandigarh.. While as per university policy, ID cards of vehicle occupants entering the campus have to be checked, stopping even one vehicle leads to traffic congestion on gate number 3 as it is the narrowest of all gates. (HT Photo) The work started over the weekend, but members of Students Organisation of India (SOI) had protested to stop the …

72nd convocation: Manu Bhaker among five picked for Panjab University Ratna awards

72nd convocation: Manu Bhaker among five picked for Panjab University Ratna awards

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Panjab University (PU) is set to honour five distinguished individuals with the prestigious PU Ratna awards at its 72nd annual convocation on March 12, with Olympic medallist and PU alumna Manu Bhaker leading the list. Olympian Manu Bhaker, a proud Panjab University alumna, will receive the Khel Ratna for her outstanding achievements in shooting. (EPA-EFE) The ceremony, to be graced by President of India Droupadi Murmu as the chief guest, will also see prominent figures like mathematician RJ Hans-Gill, spiritual leader Kamlesh D Patel and social worker Sushri Nivedita Raghunath Bhide receiving honorary degrees. Hans-Gill and Patel will be awarded Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), while Raghunath Bhide will receive Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa). Hans-Gill is recognised for her ground-breaking work in Number Theory and Discrete Geometry, while Patel, a multi-faceted personality, is celebrated for his contributions to science, pharmacy, environmentalism and spirituality. Bhide, a Padma Shri awardee, is revered for her lifelong dedication to social service and the promotion of Indian culture. She has also authored numerous books. Alongside the honorary degrees, the …

PU convocation on March 12; President Droupadi Murmu likely to attend | Latest News India

PU convocation on March 12; President Droupadi Murmu likely to attend | Latest News India

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Panjab University (PU) is gearing up for its annual convocation on March 12, with President of India Droupadi Murmu expected to be the chief guest. While PU officials have confirmed her participation, final confirmation from the President’s office is still awaited. If confirmed, President Murmu will preside over the ceremony and confer degrees upon graduates.(HT) If confirmed, Murmu will preside over the ceremony and confer degrees upon graduates. PU vice-chancellor (V-C) Prof Renu Vig said that although the vice-president of India, who serves as the university’s chancellor, typically presides over the convocation, Murmu’s visit is solely for the event with no major announcements expected regarding PU. Also Read | Chandigarh: MEA says no to hosting Lahore varsity at PU Jhankar Fest “There were earlier plans to invite the President, but due to COVID-19, this had to be postponed for several years,” Vig added. If President Droupadi Murmu attends the event, it will not be the first time a sitting President has graced PU’s convocation. In 2015, then President Pranab Mukherjee attended the event, and in …

Chairman’s wife, advocate linked with previous govts made Punjab’s info commissioners | Chandigarh News

Chairman’s wife, advocate linked with previous govts made Punjab’s info commissioners | Chandigarh News

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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab on Monday appointed Pooja Gupta, wife of the Vice Chairman of the Punjab Economic Policy and Planning Board, and Harpreet Singh Sandhu, an advocate associated with previous governments, as State Information Commissioners (SIC). Pooja Gupta, a Chandigarh resident, is a social worker, philanthropist, and educationist. She holds a commerce degree and a postgraduate degree from Panjab University. Her husband, Sunil Gupta, a leading chartered accountant, currently holds a cabinet rank in the Punjab government and serves as the Vice Chairman of the Punjab Economic Policy and Planning Board. He was appointed to this position after the AAP government assumed office. Harpreet Singh Sandhu, an advocate, served as Chairman of Punjab Information Technology and Communication Technology Corporation Limited (INFOTECH) under former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi in November 2021. In January 2023, Sandhu was honoured at the state-level Republic Day function in Jalandhar by the then Governor Banwari Lal Purohit for his contributions to Punjab’s tourism sector. A practicing attorney specialising in International Law and Relations, Sandhu has …

PU inter-college cricket tourney kicks off at SCD College

PU inter-college cricket tourney kicks off at SCD College

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The Panjab University Inter-College Cricket Competition began on Saturday with an opening ceremony at SCD Government College. Principal Suman Lata inaugurated the three-day event, encouraging participants to embrace the true spirit of sportsmanship. Kamla Lohtia College’s team did not show up, leading to a walkover victory for Sri Aurobindo College. (HT File) The tournament’s first match saw a dominant performance by the SCD Government College team against Gurusar Sudhar College. Batting first, the SCD team set an impressive target of 210 runs. Their bowlers then delivered a stellar performance, restricting Gurusar Sudhar College to just 46 runs, securing a resounding victory by 164 runs. Meanwhile, the second scheduled match between Sri Aurobindo College and Kamla Lohtia College took an unexpected turn. Kamla Lohtia College’s team did not show up, leading to a walkover victory for Sri Aurobindo College. This year’s tournament features a massive lineup of 27 teams from across Punjab and Chandigarh, promising an action-packed series of matches. Teams from colleges including GGD SD College sector-32, Chandigarh; RSD College, Ferozepur; SUSPUCC Guru Har Sahai; …