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Chandigarh: Curbing campus hooliganism on new PU security OSD’s priority list

Tejinder Singh Sandhu who retired as SP (Detective), Bathinda, in 2024 said he had been following the recent incidents at PU, including the stabbing of a university student at singer Masoom Sharma’s concert organised on March 28 at south campus

The OSD job is a newly created position by PU and will be a contractual job and Sandhu’s appointment is for a year. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 05, 2025 09:24 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Sizzling April ahead in Chandigarh: Temp to hit 40°C by next week

The IMD’s forecast, based on probability models, predicts that both maximum and minimum temperatures are highly likely to remain above normal in April

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 04, 2025 09:32 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Despite ban, outsiders manage to enter PU

Even though Panjab University (PU) has banned the entry of outsiders in the varsity from Wednesday onwards, this was only partly implemented as outsiders were still seen roaming around the campus. This has been done in response to rising campus protests and concerns over external interference.

Checking was intensified at the gates and traffic jams were reported at peak hours. Usually, PU security staff deputes two guards at the gates, but there were six security guards posted per gate on Tuesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:24 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh admn orders magisterial probe into student’s murder as protests rock Panjab University

SDM (Central) tasked with probing circumstances surrounding the stabbing and identifying security lapses; report sought in 2 weeks

Superintendent of police (SP, City) Geetanjali Khandewal consoling victim Aditya Thakur’s father amid the protests on the Panjab University campus on Tuesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 02, 2025 09:32 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Student’s stabbing exposes gaping holes in Panjab University security

Vice-chancellor of Panjab University, Chandigarh, Renu Vig said she was aware of these lapses and will ask the authorities to act on the issues

Students of UIET, PU, where deceased Aditya Thakur was a student, taking out a protest march on the varsity campus on Monday. (Keshav SIngh/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 01, 2025 07:26 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: CAT quashes appointment of arts college principal

As per the order, the applicant had contended that Jain does not possess the requisite qualifications for the post of principal, as she holds a masters degree and PhD in history, which is not the relevant discipline for the required position

The tribunal noted that while seniority is an important factor, it cannot override the fundamental requirement of fulfilling the prescribed qualifications. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 31, 2025 08:36 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Panjab University student succumbs to stab wounds after concert

Aditya Thakur, a second-year student of computer science engineering at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), was among four students stabbed during Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma’s concert in PU’s South Campus on March 29.

Aditya Thakur, a second-year student of computer science engineering at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University, died of stab wounds at PGIMER on Saturday. He was among four students stabbed at a concert at PU on Friday night. (File photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 29, 2025 03:28 PM IST

ByRajanbir Singh

Panjab University to come up with SOP for proper allocation of student council funds

The decision was taken during a meeting held by dean students welfare (DSW) Amit Chauhan; it was also decided that all student fests will be held on Panjab University university’s South Campus from now

A committee was formed after Panjab University Campus Students Council (PUCSC) vice-president Archit Garg went on an indefinite hunger strike on Tuesday night after the Gurdas Maan concert was cancelled in the varsity. The strike has since been called off. (HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 29, 2025 09:52 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Former Chandigarh DSP, bizman found guilty in ₹70-lakh graft case

The convicts had sought the bribe to broker a compromise between two parties in a property dispute case in Chandigarh; verdict to be out on Saturday

In December 2014, the DSP, then posted with the Economic Offences Wing, and businessman Aman Grover were arrested for seeking the bribe from complainant Guneet Kaur to resolve a property dispute case. Then 68 years old, the DSP was subsequently dismissed from service. (HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 29, 2025 09:08 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh:17 years on, judgment in cash at judge’s door case expected on March 29

Over the 17-year trial period, various judges who held charge of the CBI court heard the case at least 230 times; as many as 69 of the 84 cited witnesses were examined by the prosecution in the case as trial continued over the years

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 28, 2025 11:08 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Another concert coming up at Panjab University, but Chandigarh admn approval not in

The singer, Masoom Sharma, has been mired in controversy recently; on March 25, during a concert in Gurugram, a man alleged that he was physically assaulted by the singer, who later pushed him off the stage.

After the cancellation of the last two star performances in recent days at Panjab University, Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma is set to perform on the varsity campus on Friday. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 28, 2025 10:28 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Student parties blast Panjab University campus council for twin concert chaos

Four student bodies unite to protest mismanagement during two events, they also allege fund misappropriation

Claiming financial loss due to cancellation of the Gurdas Maan concert, PUCSC vice-president Archit Garg has launched a sit-in at Student Centre, Panjab University, demanding removal of the dean student welfare. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 27, 2025 09:54 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Decade-long wait ends as PU staff set to get ₹175-cr arrears

The dues pertain to the revised salary scales of 1,515 non-teaching staff and 1,378 teachers, covering the period from January 2016 to March and December 2022, respectively.

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 27, 2025 09:50 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Cops deny permission for Gurdas Maan concert at UBS ground

The concert, organised by the Panjab University Campus Students Council (PUCSC) as part of the Jashan-e-Riwayat student fest, was set to take place at the ground in front of the UBS. However, after a site visit, police officials deemed the venue too small to handle the expected crowd safely.

The UT police have denied permission to host singer Gurdas Maan’s concert at the ground in front of University Business School (UBS), Panjab University, on Tuesday evening. The decision was made following multiple meetings on Monday. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 25, 2025 10:04 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Panjab University to rename Arts Block 3 after Manmohan Singh

Speaking about this, PU vice-chancellor Renu Vig said that they had reached out to Manmohan Singh’s daughter Upinder Singh regarding this and the event will be conducted either on April 25 or April 26 in which Upinder will come down to PU to deliver a colloquium lecture as well while the building will officially be renamed after him

Manmohan Singh had a long association with PU, obtaining his bachelor’s degree in economics in 1952 and master’s degree in 1954, standing first in his class. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 24, 2025 09:30 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Day after concert chaos, Panjab University V-C calls for report

In response to the mayhem, university authorities are set to hold critical meetings on Monday to review the event’s failures and deliberate on necessary changes to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for student fests to avoid similar disruptions in the future

The vice-chancellor also noted that it had become unfeasible to hold concerts on the North Campus, while the South Campus also doesn’t have any big spaces for holding such events (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 23, 2025 09:22 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Lecture on Master Tara Singh was not finalised: PU history dept on cancellation row

The controversy was stoked by Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Tarlochan Singh who wrote to the V-C regarding cancellation of the event

History department chairperson clarified that the invitation were sent by the Guru Nanak Research Institute from Birmingham without informing the Panjab University. (File)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 22, 2025 09:46 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Star night turns into nightmare as 15,000 descend on Panjab University campus

Unexpected closure of the university gates opposite PGI and Sector 25 pushed the entire traffic towards gate opposite Sector 15, resulting in complete bedlam

Commuters in and around Panjab University remained strained for nearly three hours as complete chaos unfolded ahead of singer Arjan Dhillon’s concert on the campus on Friday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 22, 2025 08:59 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Back-to-back student fests spell chaos at Panjab University

While exact data on bookings for fests and activities wasn’t available, officials explained that the Panjab University Campus Students Council organises four student fests in an academic year

Students performing during Jhankar fest, the second cultural event at Panjab University within a week. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 21, 2025 10:20 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

After Holi hooliganism, Panjab University to raise boundary wall’s height to 7 feet

While Panjab University was closed on Friday and only Gate Number 2 was open for checking, some outsiders were seen scaling the wall from the road between Sector 14 and 15 in places where the existing barbed wire has gaps

Outsiders were seen jumping the wall through gaps in the barbed wire near Gate Number 2 to enter Panjab University to play Holi on March 14. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 19, 2025 09:26 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Panjab University awaits Centre’s nod for OBC reservation in recruitments

OBC Reservation Implementation Forum comprising faculty members and research scholars protests outside the V-C’s office, seeking cancellation of the ongoing recruitment till the OBC reservation policy is implemented

Panjab University V-C Renu Vig said the proposal has been pending with the Union ministry of education. (HT file)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 18, 2025 10:20 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Rain relief ends as temperature soars to summer levels

Now, as the Western Disturbance subsides and no other systems are expected soon, the mercury will rise steadily, according to the India Meteorological Department

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 17, 2025 08:16 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: DAV College officiating principal steps down

Jyotirmaya Khatri has been asked to handover charge to the next senior most teaching faculty member, Mona Narang, an associate professor with the department of mathematics, with immediate effect

Interestingly, the college hasn’t had a regular principal since October 2022, and has been run with officiating principals since then. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 14, 2025 07:54 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Country’s first health education centre for school kids to come up in Chandigarh by March-end

A first-of-its-kind initiative at a government school in the country, the centre is being set up at Government Model High School, Sector 22, in partnership with the Chandigarh Rotary Club, to impart health education to students of city’s government schools.

The focus of the centre will be on general health, oral health, nutrition/physical activity, drug/alcohol/tobacco prevention, pregnancy/STI prevention, and social and emotional health. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 14, 2025 07:46 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Education, empowerment & excellence in Prez Droupadi Murmu’s message for students at Panjab University convocation

In her nearly 10-minute address at Panjab University’s 72nd convocation ceremony, Murmu also noted that despite the varsity having an almost equal number of men and women, women emerged toppers in over 80% of the courses.

President of India Draupadi Murmu confers the PU Ratna Award to Manu Bhakar during the 72nd convocation ceremony at Panjab University on Wednesday. Also seen in the picture: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann, Haryana governor Bandaru Dattatreya, Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria. (Keshav Singh)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 13, 2025 09:38 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: It’s 1st convocation sans elected members, say ex-senators

A former senator says senior most members of different faculties were a part of the academic procession in which usually elected senators and deans among PU fellows take part

Students receiving degrees during the 72rd convocation ceremony at Panjab University's gymnasium hall on Wednesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 13, 2025 09:32 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Lone Afghan student in Panjab University to get PhD degree today

Among those receiving PhD degrees will be a daily wager of Panjab University, an assistant commandant of the Indo Tibetan Border Police and a polio survivor

From Panjshir in Afghanistan, Zahid Aria says it’s not safe to return there.

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 12, 2025 07:32 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Panjab University to live stream 72nd annual convocation

Convocation will be streamed live on various social media platforms, said the Panjab University V-C, adding that the links for the live stream will be shared on Tuesday

President Droupadi Murmu will be the chief guest and will award the degrees to the students. (File)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 11, 2025 11:48 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh feels the heat as temperature inches towards 30°C

With summer season now officially starting in Chandigarh, the temperatures will soar further in the coming days, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

On Sunday, the day temperature rose from Saturday’s 28.6°C to 29.9°C, 3.6 degrees above normal and highest since the start of the year, as per IMD records. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 10, 2025 08:58 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

TiECON: 5 startups land ₹5.5 crore in live funding at Pitchathon

The second-highest funding of ₹1.1 crore was awarded to Sanjeev Vasisht’s Propall, a firm built for architects and construction companies to generate hyper-realistic 3D walkthroughs of real estate instantly

Nymbleup Solutions Pvt Ltd bagged <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.5 crore in funding, the highest among the five firms. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 08, 2025 10:24 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

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Tejinder Singh Sandhu who retired as SP (Detective), Bathinda, in 2024 said he had been following the recent incidents at PU, including the stabbing of a university student at singer Masoom Sharma’s concert organised on March 28 at south campus

The IMD’s forecast, based on probability models, predicts that both maximum and minimum temperatures are highly likely to remain above normal in April

Even though Panjab University (PU) has banned the entry of outsiders in the varsity from Wednesday onwards, this was only partly implemented as outsiders were still seen roaming around the campus. This has been done in response to rising campus protests and concerns over external interference.

SDM (Central) tasked with probing circumstances surrounding the stabbing and identifying security lapses; report sought in 2 weeks

Vice-chancellor of Panjab University, Chandigarh, Renu Vig said she was aware of these lapses and will ask the authorities to act on the issues

As per the order, the applicant had contended that Jain does not possess the requisite qualifications for the post of principal, as she holds a masters degree and PhD in history, which is not the relevant discipline for the required position

Aditya Thakur, a second-year student of computer science engineering at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), was among four students stabbed during Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma’s concert in PU’s South Campus on March 29.

The decision was taken during a meeting held by dean students welfare (DSW) Amit Chauhan; it was also decided that all student fests will be held on Panjab University university’s South Campus from now

The convicts had sought the bribe to broker a compromise between two parties in a property dispute case in Chandigarh; verdict to be out on Saturday

Over the 17-year trial period, various judges who held charge of the CBI court heard the case at least 230 times; as many as 69 of the 84 cited witnesses were examined by the prosecution in the case as trial continued over the years

The singer, Masoom Sharma, has been mired in controversy recently; on March 25, during a concert in Gurugram, a man alleged that he was physically assaulted by the singer, who later pushed him off the stage.

Four student bodies unite to protest mismanagement during two events, they also allege fund misappropriation

The dues pertain to the revised salary scales of 1,515 non-teaching staff and 1,378 teachers, covering the period from January 2016 to March and December 2022, respectively.

The concert, organised by the Panjab University Campus Students Council (PUCSC) as part of the Jashan-e-Riwayat student fest, was set to take place at the ground in front of the UBS. However, after a site visit, police officials deemed the venue too small to handle the expected crowd safely.

In response to the mayhem, university authorities are set to hold critical meetings on Monday to review the event’s failures and deliberate on necessary changes to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for student fests to avoid similar disruptions in the future

The controversy was stoked by Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Tarlochan Singh who wrote to the V-C regarding cancellation of the event

Unexpected closure of the university gates opposite PGI and Sector 25 pushed the entire traffic towards gate opposite Sector 15, resulting in complete bedlam

While exact data on bookings for fests and activities wasn’t available, officials explained that the Panjab University Campus Students Council organises four student fests in an academic year

While Panjab University was closed on Friday and only Gate Number 2 was open for checking, some outsiders were seen scaling the wall from the road between Sector 14 and 15 in places where the existing barbed wire has gaps

OBC Reservation Implementation Forum comprising faculty members and research scholars protests outside the V-C’s office, seeking cancellation of the ongoing recruitment till the OBC reservation policy is implemented

Now, as the Western Disturbance subsides and no other systems are expected soon, the mercury will rise steadily, according to the India Meteorological Department

Jyotirmaya Khatri has been asked to handover charge to the next senior most teaching faculty member, Mona Narang, an associate professor with the department of mathematics, with immediate effect

A first-of-its-kind initiative at a government school in the country, the centre is being set up at Government Model High School, Sector 22, in partnership with the Chandigarh Rotary Club, to impart health education to students of city’s government schools.

In her nearly 10-minute address at Panjab University’s 72nd convocation ceremony, Murmu also noted that despite the varsity having an almost equal number of men and women, women emerged toppers in over 80% of the courses.

A former senator says senior most members of different faculties were a part of the academic procession in which usually elected senators and deans among PU fellows take part

Among those receiving PhD degrees will be a daily wager of Panjab University, an assistant commandant of the Indo Tibetan Border Police and a polio survivor

Convocation will be streamed live on various social media platforms, said the Panjab University V-C, adding that the links for the live stream will be shared on Tuesday

With summer season now officially starting in Chandigarh, the temperatures will soar further in the coming days, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The second-highest funding of ₹1.1 crore was awarded to Sanjeev Vasisht’s Propall, a firm built for architects and construction companies to generate hyper-realistic 3D walkthroughs of real estate instantly

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