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IANS Year Ender 2025: Panjab University gets seven patents amid fight for autonomy
Chandigarh, Dec 28: Despite "fighting" for institutional autonomy and retaining identity closely entwined with Punjabi culture and ethos, more than 200 patents have been granted and published by 143-year-old Chandigarh-based Panjab University, where 75 per cent of graduating students are women.
75-pc students women, a reflection of empowerment at PU: Punjab Governor
Chandigarh, Dec 13: Saying 75 per cent of graduating students are women, Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Saturday presided over and delivered the convocation address at the 73rd convocation of Panjab University (PU) here. Medals, prizes and degrees to the students passing examinations in 2025 were awarded at the convocation.
Panjab University's 143-year legacy continues to strengthen standards of education: VP Radhakrishnan
Chandigarh, Dec 13: Vice President of India and Chancellor of Panjab University (PU), C.P. Radhakrishnan, on Saturday said that the university’s 143-year legacy continues to strengthen the standards of education in the country.
From architect of first supercomputer to ex-apex court judge to get PU Honoris Causa degrees on Dec 13
Chandigarh, Dec 10: Vice President of India and Panjab University (PU) Chancellor C. P. Radhakrishnan has confirmed the names for Honoris Causa Degrees and PU Ratna Awards, which will be awarded during the 73rd Convocation here on December 13.
PU Senate Elections: Vice President gives nod to schedule, notification issued
Chandigarh, November 28: The Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, who is also the Chancellor of Panjab University, has approved the schedule for the upcoming Panjab University Senate Elections.
Education Ministry's coordination helps enable Senate elections at Panjab University: Sources
By Vishu Adhana, New Delhi (India), November 27: The Education Ministry helped ensure that the Panjab University Senate elections could take place by staying in constant touch with students, teachers and other stakeholders, sources told ANI.
Students on warpath: Panjab University senate poll dates announced
Chandigarh, Nov 27: Accepting the key demand of protesting students of Panjab University here, the Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, who is the university’s Chancellor, has approved the senate election schedule slated next year.
MP Sahney calls upon VP, seeks Panjab University's senate poll announcement
New Delhi, Nov 27: Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Vikramjit Singh Sahney on Thursday called upon C.P. Radhakrishnan, Vice-President of India and Chancellor of Panjab University in Chandigarh, to seek an early announcement of the university’s Senate elections.
Punjab CM reiterates claim over Chandigarh, Panjab University, river waters
Faridabad, Nov 17: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday reiterated his claim over Chandigarh, Panjab University, river waters, besides advocating genuine federal structure in the country before Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council here.
Indian researchers develop smart portable device to detect toxic pesticides in water, food
New Delhi, Nov 17: A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Panjab University has developed a portable, automated optical device capable of detecting extremely low concentrations of pesticide residues in water, food, and the environment that can pose serious risks to human and environmental health.
Centre gave Rs 3,229 crore to Panjab University, says BJP
Chandigarh, Nov 7: Asserting that the Centre provided Rs 3,229 crore, while the Punjab government contributed just Rs 538 crore to Panjab University in Chandigarh, the state unit of the BJP on Friday hailed the Union government for withdrawing the notification of dissolving the university's Senate and Syndicate.
'Brazen attack': Punjab minister on dissolving Senate, Syndicate of Panjab University
Chandigarh, Nov 1: Slamming the BJP-led Central government for its decision to unilaterally dissolve the 59-year-old Senate and Syndicate of Panjab University in Chandigarh, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday termed it a brazen attack on the state’s pride, democracy and intellect.
ABVP creates history by winning Panjab University polls
Chandigarh, Sep 3: In a first in the university's history, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the BJP, on Wednesday scripted history by winning the Panjab University Campus Students' Council (PUCSC) election.
Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma booked for singing 'Chambal Ke Daku' at PU event
By Anamika Tiwari, Chandigarh, July 30: Popular Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma has been booked by the Chandigarh Police for allegedly performing a song that incited aggression at a cultural event held at Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, earlier this year.
Work more on university-industry linkage, says President Murmu
Chandigarh, March 12: Appreciating Panjab University (PU) for promoting academia-industry linkage, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday urged the policymakers to work more on university-industry linkage and future readiness.