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PU DLIS Organizes Webinar Series

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Chandigarh August 6, 2020

The Department of Library and Information Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh started new series under the title “PU DLIS Webinar Series” and organised three webinars from 4th– 6thAugust,2020 so to reach out to LIS students, research scholars and the professional colleagues to enhance their professional knowledge and update them in the Library and Information Science field.

In the first webinar Dr. Akhtar Parvez ,University Librarian, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad talked about “Copyright and fair use”. He gave many tips to the participants for fair use of copyright material like purchasing e-books which are DRM free, Archival rights of databases and specially the knowledge of transformative use of copyrighted material.

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In the second webinar, Prof.S.P.Singh ,Emeritus Professor of UGC deliberated on “Misinformation, Disinformation, Malinformation and Fake News” and highlighted that all of us in the current information society must be able to differentiate among these and use only the factual information.

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In the third webinar, Mr. Prem Chand ,Librarian, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla talked on “Access to e-content to higher education institutions in India: an initiative of MHRD and UGC” wherein he deliberated on the issues and challenges in India’s higher education in terms of enrolment, faculty, accreditation and research. He also highlighted various initiatives undertaken by MHRD and UGC to provide e-resources for teaching and research.

More than 150  participated in each webinar.All the recorded webinars are available on dlisyoutube channel.

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“Sushma Ji was seen as an epitome of Indian culture with a blend of modern thinking and traditional values and always respectful towards seniors” — M. Venkaiah Naidu

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Chandigarh August 6, 2020

Sushma ji was like a family –  M. Venkaiah Naidu 

“Sushma Ji was seen as an epitome of Indian culture with a blend of modern thinking and traditional values and always respectful towards seniors” -- M. Venkaiah Naidu

“Sushma Ji was seen as an epitome of Indian culture with a blend of modern thinking and traditional values and always respectful towards seniors” said Sh. M. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of India and Chancellor of Panjab University while delivering Ist Sushma Swaraj Memorial Lecture organized online by Panjab University, Chandigarh, today on her death anniversary.

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Hon’ble Vice President of India further added that Sushma Ji  was my sister and a family to me. Still cannot believe that she is no more, he added. She was one of the most popular Indian Ministers in recent times. She was a wonderful human being, always considerate and prompt in responding to any issue. He further added that Sushma Ji made a mark as a dynamic leader and added many firsts to her career which only potrays that she was very popular with people. She was a multi-lingual brilliant orator with apt use of words.He added that Sushmi ji was efficient,sweet,sober and at the same time firm on her commitments towards country .

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While appreciating the efforts of PU in organizing the Ist Memorial Lecture, he stressed that he is proud to be the Chancellor of the University which has produced a Parliamentarian and Leader like Sushma ji.  He added that memorial lectures or commemoration events are meant to not only pay tributes but also inspire the younger generation to emulate the qualities of great men and women.

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Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University in his welcome address said that the University is proud if its alumna and plans to organise memorial lecture every year. He introduced Hon’ble Vice President and gave a brief sketch of Sushma Ji’s life and career.

Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of late Smt. Sushma Swaraj was present online along with 800 PU faculty, researchers and students.

Senior PU officials present, included Prof. R.K. Singla, Dean University Instructions, Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, Prof Sanjay Kaushik, Dean College Development Council, Prof. S.K. Tomar, Dean Student Welfare and Prof. Sukhbir Kaur, DSW(W).

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Mayor launches app for uploading water meter reading

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Chandigarh, August 6:- Smt. Raj Bala Malik, Mayor, Chandigarh and Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh inaugurated the application for uploading water meter reading on trust in presence of Sh. Mahesh Inder Singh Siddhu, area councillor of Ward No. 1, Chandigarh. Sh. S.S. Sidhu, Secretary RWA Sector- 9, Ms. Puneet, Joint Secretary, RWA Sector 9, Sh. Shailender Singh, Chief Engineer, Sh. S.K. Gill,   Executive Engineer and the representatives from SPIC were also present on the occasion.

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While sharing information about the app, the Mayor said that for the ease of residents of Chandigarh, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has created a facility wherein a consumer can upload his/her  water meter reading on the e-sampark mobile App/e-sampark web portal.  This facility has been developed by SPIC. Support for its success has also been extended by NIELTS, she added.

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          The Mayor said that android/IOS users can download/install the e-sampark App and thereafter, meter reading can be uploaded through the App/web portal alongwith its picture. The details of the water account number are also required to be added.  Those residents, who have already downloaded the mobile App, will be required to update the same from App Store.

          She said that this is a big step taken by Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh which will enable the consumer to submit their water readings and thereby reducing the complaints of excess /wrong billing.

          The complete process for submitting the water readings is available on the website of Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh. The consumer should adhere to the instructions therein and water reading should be submitted only during the period in which it is due as detailed on the website.

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Mayor distributes sweets to MCC employees

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Chandigarh:

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Smt. Raj Bala Malik, Mayor, Chandigarh and Sh. Ravi Kant Sharma, Senior Deputy Mayor distributed sweets among the officers and employees of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh on the occasion of “Bhoomi Pujan” of Sri Ram Mandir at Ayodhya.

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विधानसभा अध्यक्ष ने किया राम मंदिर का शिलान्यास
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IGNOU extends Admission up to 16th August, 2020

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Chandigarh:

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The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date of submission of online Fresh & RR admission of all Masters, Bachelor, Diplomas & Certificates programmes up to 16th August, 2020 for the July-2020 session. Details of the IGNOU academic programmes for the July, 2020 session can be accessed from the link https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/. The prospective learners can apply for Masters/Bachelor/Diploma/Certificate programmes of the University on the official website, informed The Regional Director of IGNOU Regional centre Chandigarh Dr. A.K.Dimri. Last date of submission of ‘online’ admission form for July session was earlier fixed for July 31. 

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For all those candidates, who have been planning to get admission in any of the IGNOU courses can apply for the same online. Firstly the candidate has to register themselves (if not registered) on the official website i.e https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/. Whereas those who have already registered can simply login with the id- password and fill up the application form for the admission in the July session at Indira Gandhi National Open University for 2020. Also, before filling up the IGNOU admission form, candidates must go through the general instructions, eligibility criteria, fee details, duration, etc . on the official website. Applicants can also download the complete details of the programmes from the IGNOU website.

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Mayor distributes appreciation certificates to SDEs

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Chandigarh, August 4:- Smt. Raj Bala Malik, Mayor, Chandigarh today distributed appreciation letters to the SDEs of B&R circle, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh recognizing their dedication and commitment for supply of essential services to the people residing in various sectors in Chandigarh during lockdown period due to COVID-19.

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She distributed certificates to Sh. Akhil Dhiman SDE Roads division No.3, Sh. Akhil Goyal, SDE R-10, Sh. Amitesh, SDE R-13, Sh. Hemant Kumar, SDE R-5, Sh. Vishal Sharma SDE R-4 and Sh. Gurjit Singh SDE R-1. Sh. Sanjay Arora, SE, B&R and Sh. Ravinder Sharma, Executive Engineer, Roads Division-3 were also present during the occasion.

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TVC meeting held

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Chandigarh, August 4:- A meeting of Town Vending Committee, Chandigarh was held in MCC today under the chairmanship of Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh.

During the meeting various important issues were discussed in detail and accorded approval for the following:

·        The committee considered the agenda item regarding waiving off Rs. 50 for street vendors in respect of filling up of loan applications through e-Sampark centres/bank mitra.

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·        The committee accepted the amendments in street vendors (protection of livelihood and regulation of street vending), Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh Bye-laws, 2018 as per the approval of Administrator, Chandigarh Administration and notified by the MCC.

·        The committee decided that Joint Commissioner, MCC will review the work of engagement of society for promotion of information technology in Chandigarh.

·        The TVC approved the constitution of a committee to review and scrutinize the applications of non-surveyed street vendors in UT villages under PM SVANidhi scheme.

·        The committee members asked the concerned officers to check the representations regarding corrections in particulars of registered street vendors thoroughly.

·        The members asked the concerned officers to prepare sector wise report in regard to non-ESP and ESP with the latest notification and guidelines issued in this regard.

·        The members asked the concerned enforcement officials to act tough against the violators who found vending from the sites of registered vendors in their absence and challan them as per law.

·        The committee members asked the enforcement staff to nail down the unauthorized vendors from the city markets and internal roads etc.

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The Chairman in agreement of all the members of Town Vending Committee conveyed to SSP, Chandigarh that Police Department and Traffic Department to take appropriate action against unregistered vendors and not harass the vendors registered with Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh. Also added to make sure SHO, Manimajra SHO, Sector 39 shall not harass the registered street vendor.

Other members of TVC including Sh. V.N. Sharma, Sh. Sita Ram, Sh. Ram Pal, Smt. Kamlesh, Smt. Gita, representatives from office of traffic police, SSP, Chief Architect’s and other officials of MCC were present during the meeting.

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PU– CET (U.G.)-2020 Admissions: B.Sc. (Hons.) and B.Pharm.

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Chandigarh August 3, 2020

Considering the Covid-19 situation, the Panjab University-CET (UG) entrance test has been scrapped. For the timely start of the teaching session,2020-21, a new admission schedule has been formalized where admissions will be based on merit in 10+2 exam results.

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All those students seeking admission in B.Sc. (Hons.) and B.Pharm

·         and have registered themselves at PU CET (UG) admission site (https://cetug.puchd.ac.in/)  till 09/08/2020 by submitting their information

·         and have deposited the fee online by 10/08/2020 

·         and have uploaded the photograph, signatures and rest of the information by 12/08/2020 as per the revised schedule,

will be eligible for filling the admission form which will be available on PUCET 2020 website from 14/08/2020 onwards and which has to be completed by 24/08/2020.

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REVISED  SCHEDULE

 ActivitySchedule 
 Last date for submission of information on the website to generate the login and password09-08-2020(Sunday) 
 Last date for deposit of fee in any branch of State Bank of India using website generatedchallan or through online mode10-08-2020(Monday ) up to 4:00 p.m. 
 Last date for uploading of photograph, signature with rest of the information on theWebsite12-08-2020 (Wednesday) 
1.       Date of availability of online Admission Form at http://cetug.puchd.ac.in14-08-2020 (Friday) 
2.       Last date of filling of online Admission Form24-08-2020 (Monday)
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FDP – Exploring Science and Technology Interconnections

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Chandigarh August 3, 2020

One week online Faculty Development Program on Exploring Science and Technology Interconnections was inaugurated today by Dean Student Welfare, Panjab University, Prof. S.K. Tomar. The FDP is being jointly organized by the Department of Applied Sciences, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University Chandigarh and Department of Chemistry, Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu and is sponsored by Technical Education Quality Improvement programme of Government of India (TEQIP-III) .

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The objective of the FDP is to provide a common platform for discussion between scientists  and engineers to draw a roadmap for strengthening the teaching and research of Applied Science in Engineering Institutes. 85 faculty members have registered for this faculty programme. Eminent speakers from different engineering, research institutes and university departments  will deliver talks on  the Significance of Applied Sciences, methodologies to make teaching of applied sciences interesting and useful, research and consultancy expectations from applied scientists etc..Two expert talks were delivered on the inaugural day. Prof. Sandeep Sahijpal, Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh delivered a talk about Solar system, its exploration and what humans can gain from it. He highlighted developments in remote sensing technology and progress of India in Space exploration.   Prof. Rama Sastry, Department of Chemical Sciences, IISER, Mohali delivered talk on “ The relevance of catalysis in organic synthesis”. He explained the importance of organic synthesis and how the catalysis can impact the synthesis. 

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BioNEST- Panjab University becomes Associate BIG Partner to DBT-BIRAC

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Chandigarh August 3, 2020

The BioNEST-Panjab University, one of the youngest bio-incubators in India, and the only university-backed bio-incubator in the North India, has received the opportunity from Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), the private sector arm of Deptt of Biotechnology( DBT) to become an Associate BIG Partner.  The incubator as a partner for Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) will be able to help young innovators from the northern region (mainly) to apply, get evaluated, succeed and get incubated after receiving the grant of the BIG Award which amounts to money upto 50 lakhs per innovation.

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BIRAC under its BIG scheme supports innovative ideas having a potential for commercialization. Till date, more than 500 ideas have been supported by the BIRAC under this particular initiative.  Dr.Rohit Sharma, the Project Leader of BioNEST-PU said, “The incubator has successfully hosted multiple Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Awardees in the past, providing them a landing space to build their technologies with the generous funding support received from BIRAC. In addition to that, we will now be able to not only host the BIG Awardees but also help them start from the scratch- to apply, get evaluated (at multiple levels) and succeed. Mentorship support is provided at all these stages along with the incubation support.”

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Dr. Sharma also highlighted that the types of ideas to be supported by the BIG must primarily be from the following broad categories- healthcare, life sciences, diagnostics, medical devices, drugs, vaccines, drug formulations and delivery systems, while innovators with ideas for industrial biotechnology, agriculture and secondary agriculture, waste management, sanitation, clean energy and related areas can also apply for the same. The BIG Scheme and BioNEST’s support will prove to be ‘one of its kinds’ support system for the innovators/ start-ups to eventually be made stand-alone entities with complete R&D of their product in a tenure of 18 months.He also informed and added, “The 17th call for proposals under the BIG Scheme is open till 15th September 2020 and hope more innovators/start-ups working under the life-sciences umbrella will be able to apply reap the benefits with the collaborative efforts of BioNEST-PU.”

The BioNEST-PU was established in the year 2016 with generous funding support received from BIRAC and Panjab University, Chandigarh as a key step in empowering and nurturing young biotech entrepreneurs in the northern region of the country, Since its inception, the BioNEST-PU till date has been successful in hosting over 21 innovators on-board as resident start-ups and/or innovators. After having received multiple awards and achievements to its credit, the BioNEST-PU has added yet another feather to its cap.