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IGNOU extends Fresh Admission & Re-Registration up to 14th August, 2024

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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for online admission to all Masters, Bachelors, PG Diploma, Diploma and Certificate programmes and online Re-registration of all Masters and Bachelors for the session July, 2024 session till 14th August, 2024. Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Senior Regional Director of IGNOU Regional Center Chandigarh informed that interested applicants can apply through online link for admission to any Masters, Bachelors, PG Diploma, Diploma and Certificate programmes of their choice: https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/ which is available on IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in.

SC/ST students will be admitted without charging any fee in some of the Diploma/PG Diploma & Graduate Programmes and they will have to apply online and to upload all necessary documents for fee exemption. For further information regarding the courses on offer the applicants may see the IGNOU website (www.ignou.ac.in) or IGNOU Chandigarh’s website (www.rcchandigarh.ac.in and IGNOU Regional Center Chandigarh’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RCCHD . 

Dr.  Bhanu Pratap Singh, Senior Regional Director of IGNOU Regional Centre Chandigarh informed that students should Re-registered to the subsequent year/semester till 14th August, 2024 for July, 2024 session to continue their study. For Re-registration process the candidate has to register himself/herself (if not registered) on the official website i.e. https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in/ . Whereas those who have already registered can simply login with the id- password and fill up the registration and submit the requisite fees online. In case a learner faces any difficulty he/she can approach the RC Chandigarh office for support.  

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प्रेमचंद तो प्रेमचंद हैं, उनसा बनना कठिन है- प्रो. सुभाष चन्द्र

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Chandigarh July 31, 2024

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हिंदी-विभाग, पंजाब विश्वविद्यालय, चंडीगढ़ की इस अनूठी पहल की सराहना सम्पूर्ण भारत में हो रही है जहाँप्रत्येक माह किसी न किसी साहित्यकार की जयंती के उपलक्ष्य में व्याख्यानों का आयोजन किया जाता है| जिनका उद्देश्य साहित्यकारों की रचनाओं से जोड़ना तो है ही साथ ही उनके बहुमुखी व्यक्तित्व और जीवन संघर्ष को करीब से जानने का अवसर भी देना है|इसी कड़ी में विभाग द्वारा प्रतिवर्ष 31 जुलाई को ‘प्रेमचंद जयंती समारोह’ का आयोजन किया जाता है| इस वर्ष भी 31 जुलाई,2024 को विभाग द्वारा विभाग के स्मार्ट क्लास रूम में प्रेमचंद जयंती के उपलक्ष्य मेंविशेष कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया गया| इस अवसर पर मुख्यवक्ता के रूप में प्रो. सुभाष चन्द्र (प्रोफेसेर, हिन्दी विभाग, कुरुक्षेत्र विश्वविद्यालय, कुरुक्षेत्र) शामिल हुए|कार्यक्रम का शुभारंभ विभागाध्यक्ष डॉ० अशोक कुमार सभ्रवाल ने सभी उपस्थित जन का स्वागत करते हुए मुख्यवक्ता एवं अतिथियों को पुष्पगुच्छ भेंट कर किया| इसके बाद विभाग के एम. ए. द्वितीय के विद्यार्थी अभिषेक पाण्डेय ने ‘प्रेमचंद : व्यक्तित्व और कृतित्व’ विषय पर अपने विचार प्रस्तुत किये| इसके बाद एम. ए. द्वितीय के विद्यार्थी नारायण सिंह ने अपनी कविता के माध्यम से प्रेमचंद को याद किया, तत्पश्चात शोधार्थी रेखा मौर्या ने प्रेमचंद की वर्तमान प्रासंगिकता पर अपना  वक्तव्य दिया। मुख्य वक्ता के रूप में उपस्थित डॉ. सुभाष चन्द्र ने अपने वक्तव्य में प्रेमचंद द्वारा सामाजिक बदलाव की बड़ी भूमिकाओं से परिचय कराया| उन्होंने कार्यक्रम के मूल विषय ‘प्रेमचंद और वर्तमान समय’ को सारगर्भित रूप से व्याख्यायित किया । उन्हें हिंदी साहित्य का गाँधीवादी व्यक्तित्व बतलाते हुए उनके उपन्यास और कहानियों के लक्ष्यों पर लंबी चर्चा कीऔर कहा कि प्रेमचंद का साहित्य समन्वय की बड़ी कोशिश है| कार्यक्रम के अंत में प्रेमचंद चेयर के पूर्व अध्यक्ष प्रो. नीरजा सूद और वर्तमान अध्यक्ष प्रो. बैजनाथ प्रसाद को विभाग द्वारा सम्मानित किया गया।  अंत में विभागाध्यक्ष द्वारा धन्यवाद ज्ञापन कर आए मुख्य अतिथि को सम्मानित कर कार्यक्रम का समापन किया गया। कार्यक्रम में प्रो. गुरमीत सिंह  (हिन्दी विभाग ), पंकज श्रीवास्तव (दर्शन शास्त्र), कुलविंदर  सिंह  (यू. बी. एस.), प्रो. नीरू,  डॉ. हरमेल सिंह  (सी. डी. ओ. ई.), डॉ. सुधीर मेहरा (अंग्रेजी विभाग) तथा प्रो. नरेश कुमार (एसोसिएट डी.एस.डब्ल्यू. ) ने कार्यक्रम में शिरकत की। इस कार्यक्रम का संचालन एम. ए.  द्वितीय के विद्यार्थी पवन कुमार ने किया।

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*MP Manish Tewari inaugurates Open Air Gym at Central Park, Sector 63, Chandigarh*

*MCC committed to empowering and improving community and city sanitation standards*

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*Organises Capacity Building & Training Workshop for Sanitary Inspectors and Self-Help Groups*

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*Chandigarh, July 31:-* In an effort to enhance Chandigarh’s cleanliness and promote a healthier community, the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh conducted a capacity-building and training workshop for Sanitary Inspectors and Self-Help Groups (SHGs). This initiative, part of the ‘Swachhata Ki Mohar’ program, aligns with the ‘Safai Apnao Bimaari Bhagao’ campaign.

The workshop aimed to refresh the training of Sanitary Inspectors and SHGs, focusing on the importance of waste segregation, home composting, and eco-friendly practices to promote a Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) lifestyle.

As part of this awareness campaign, Sanitary Inspectors and SHGs will engage with citizens across the city, educating them on proper waste management, home composting, and adopting eco-friendly choices to support an RRR lifestyle.

MC Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, highlighted that this initiative seeks to build on the progress made in waste segregation and management. The goal is to raise awareness and encourage effective waste segregation and the adoption of eco-friendly options in daily life.

Experts trained the SHGs on proper waste segregation, home composting, avoiding banned single-use plastics, and adopting a zero-waste lifestyle.

The Commissioner said that the MCC’s unwavering commitment to progressive development, which has been recognized nationally. The contributions of each officer and staff member have led to significant progress in solid waste management, including achieving 100% collection of segregated waste from households and commercial areas.

She also mentioned that with the cooperation of citizens, Chandigarh has improved its Swachh Survekshan ranking from 66th in 2021 to 11th in 2023. The city was honored with the ‘Safaimitra Surakshit’ title by Her Excellency, the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Draupadi Murmu.

She also highlighted the city’s achievements in waste management, including a state-of-the-art composting plant in Dadumajra with a capacity of 300 TPD. The plant has produced 163.06 MT of compost from segregated wet waste in just four months (up to July 22, 2024). This compost will be used in all 1,800 parks and gardens across the city and will be available to farmers for agricultural use.

The Commissioner emphasized the importance of combining efforts and sharing achievements to continue the journey toward the ‘Garbage-Free City’ mission. The platform encourages the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and innovative ideas to propel the city toward even greater heights.

She appealed to all citizens to segregate their waste and hand it over to the Municipal Garbage Collector. By adopting RRR practices like home composting and choosing eco-friendly options, citizens can contribute to the ‘Garbage-Free City’ mission.

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*MCC raises awareness at Atmanirbhar ward no. 35 under ‘Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao’ campaign*

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*Chandigarh, July 23:-*  To raise awareness about waste segregation and the harmful impacts of single-use plastic bags, as well as to promote environmentally friendly alternatives, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh held a meeting at Atmanirbhar Ward No. 35, Sector 49, as part of the “Safai Apnao Bimaari Bhagao” campaign.

The aim was to engage the community, foster a sense of responsibility, and contribute to the overall cleanliness and sustainability of Chandigarh by maintaining the city’s cleanliness and working towards making it a plastic-free city.

The MCC team, in the presence of Deputy Mayor and area Councillor Sh. Rajinder Sharma, focused on educating the residents about the importance of waste segregation and the need to curb the use of single-use plastic bags. Alternatives to plastic bags, such as reusable cloth or jute bags, were also discussed to encourage environmentally conscious choices.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, MC Commissioner, outlined the key elements of the initiative, which include various activities such as special cleanliness drives, regular cleaning of community and public toilets, collection and transportation of waste, sanitation and hygiene facilities for children, adequate testing of water quality, supply of drinking water, and maintenance of water works.

She highlighted Chandigarh’s rise from the 66th rank in Swachh Sarvekshan 2021 to the 12th rank in 2022 and emphasized the city’s dedication to cleanliness and sustainability, aiming for top positions in Swachh Survekshan-2024. She urged citizens to continue their efforts towards making Chandigarh a cleaner and healthier city.

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*MP Manish Tewari inaugurates Open Air Gym at Central Park, Sector 63, Chandigarh*

*MCC raises awareness at Atmanirbhar ward no. 35 under ‘Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao’ campaign*

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*Chandigarh, July 23:-*  To raise awareness about waste segregation and the harmful impacts of single-use plastic bags, as well as to promote environmentally friendly alternatives, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh held a meeting at Atmanirbhar Ward No. 35, Sector 49, as part of the “Safai Apnao Bimaari Bhagao” campaign.

The aim was to engage the community, foster a sense of responsibility, and contribute to the overall cleanliness and sustainability of Chandigarh by maintaining the city’s cleanliness and working towards making it a plastic-free city.

The MCC team, in the presence of Deputy Mayor and area Councillor Sh. Rajinder Sharma, focused on educating the residents about the importance of waste segregation and the need to curb the use of single-use plastic bags. Alternatives to plastic bags, such as reusable cloth or jute bags, were also discussed to encourage environmentally conscious choices.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, MC Commissioner, outlined the key elements of the initiative, which include various activities such as special cleanliness drives, regular cleaning of community and public toilets, collection and transportation of waste, sanitation and hygiene facilities for children, adequate testing of water quality, supply of drinking water, and maintenance of water works.

She highlighted Chandigarh’s rise from the 66th rank in Swachh Sarvekshan 2021 to the 12th rank in 2022 and emphasized the city’s dedication to cleanliness and sustainability, aiming for top positions in Swachh Survekshan-2024. She urged citizens to continue their efforts towards making Chandigarh a cleaner and healthier city.

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Tree Plantation Drive marks the celebrations of ‘Vanmahotsav’ at BH-3 & BH-2, PU

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Chandigarh July 22, 2024

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The residents and staff of Boys Hostel No. 3 and 2, Panjab University, Chandigarh today on 22nd July, 2024, in collaboration with Horticulture Department, celebrated ‘Vanmahotsav’ by planting tree saplings at different blocks of the hostels. Prof. Kewal Krishan, Dean International Students, Prof. Amit Chauhan, Dean Students Welfare and Prof. Emanual Nahar, Former DSW, Panjab University launched the tree plantation drive.Prof. Amit Chauhan, PU DSW applauded the initiative ofboth the hostels and stressed on the need of environmental sustainability by planting more trees. Dr. Sucha Singh, Warden, BH-3 and Dr. Tilak Raj, Warden (BH-2) jointly organized the tree plantation drive under the VanmahotsavProgramme of the PU Horticulture Department. Among those who were present during the tree plantation drive included Wardens, Staff, Residents and horticulture (engineer), Mr. Amandeep.

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Panjab University, Chandigarh ranked 10th Best University in India

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The U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has ranked Panjab University as the 10th Best educational institution in India and 737 globally for 2024-25. PU has been ranked 213 among Universities in Asia.  A total of 2172 educational institutions were ranked on 13 parameters, including research indices, academic programmes, facilities, academic peer perception, high impact publications and citations based on the data of web of Science for 5 year period of 2018-2022. This is a marked improvement over its rank in 2022-23 wherein it was ranked 759 globally out of 2000 universities.

PU has also performed well in many of the disciplines.

SubjectGlobal University Ranking 2024
Physics301
Pharmacology and Toxicology329
Biology and Biochemistry 609
Physical Chemistry713
Chemistry840
Materials Science901
Engineering 904

Earlier, in June, 2024, The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) had ranked Panjab University, Chandigarh, among the top 4% of higher education institutions globally for the year 2023-24 in the survey of 21,000 institutions, representing the largest academic ranking of global universities.CWUR survey had also ranked PU as 10th  Best Institution in India and 242 in India. Globally, it has been ranked 527 in quality of education imparted and a research rank of 794, with an overall score of 71.6. These rankings were based on four parameters: education, employability, faculty, and research, with equal emphasis on student-related and faculty-related indicators.

Panjab University, Chandigarh, has also achieved the 10th rank in India among government universities in the recent survey by Education World (EW), India(2024), with a score of 1125. The rankings are based on ten parameters of higher education excellence, including faculty competence, faculty welfare and development, research and innovation, curriculum and pedagogy,industry interface, placements, infrastructure, internationalism, leadership/governance, and the range and diversity of study programs offered. Panjab University scored 284 out of 300 in research and innovation, demonstrating the university’s strong credentials in this domain.

There has been a tremendous improvement in rankings of PU in recent past, having  achieved the highest rankings A++ in NAAC accreditation and grant of Category I status by UGC as well as improved rankings in QS and THE World Rankings.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig has congratulated the  faculty, students, and staff for their pivotal contributions in bringing PU on the path of revitalisation.

She attributed these improvements to the dedication and sincerity of the various stakeholders, which is helping PU realise its true potential. She shared that the University is operating strategically, developing an Institutional Development Plan (IDP) which is in sync with its commitment to contribute significantly towards Viksit Bharat by 2047. It has also restructured many of its courses as per the emerging employment scenario and aligning them with the NEP-2020.  

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IGNOU extends Fresh Admission & Re-Registration up to 31st July, 2024

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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for online admission to all Masters, Bachelors, PG Diploma, Diploma and Certificate programmes and online Re-registration of all Masters and Bachelors for the session July, 2024 session till 31st July, 2024. Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Senior Regional Director of IGNOU Regional Center Chandigarh informed that interested applicants can apply through online link for admission to any Masters, Bachelors, PG Diploma, Diploma and Certificate programmes of their choice: https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/ which is available on IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in.

SC/ST students will be admitted without charging any fee in some of the Diploma/PG Diploma & Graduate Programmes and they will have to apply online and to upload all necessary documents for fee exemption. For further information regarding the courses on offer the applicants may see the IGNOU website (www.ignou.ac.in) or IGNOU Chandigarh’s website (www.rcchandigarh.ac.in and IGNOU Regional Center Chandigarh’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RCCHD . 

Dr.  Bhanu Pratap Singh, Senior Regional Director of IGNOU Regional Centre Chandigarh informed that students should Re-registered to the subsequent year/semester till 31st July, 2024 for July, 2024 session to continue their study. For Re-registration process the candidate has to register himself/herself (if not registered) on the official website i.e. https://onlinerr.ignou.ac.in/ . Whereas those who have already registered can simply login with the id- password and fill up the registration and submit the requisite fees online. In case a learner faces any difficulty he/she can approach the RC Chandigarh office for support.  

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Expert Lecture on “Responsive Soft Materials for Advanced Applications in Tissue Engineering and Energy-Related Fields” by Dr. Andrey Shibaev at Dr. SSB UICET, Panjab University, Chandigarh

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Chandigarh July 15, 2024

Chandigarh, 15th July 2024 – The Dr. S SBhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology (Dr SSB UICET), Panjab University, proudly hosted an expert lecture on the topic “Responsive Soft Materials for Advanced Applications in Tissue Engineering and Energy-Related Fields.” The distinguished speaker for the event was Dr. Andrey Shibaev, a postdoctoral researcher at the Basque Center on Materials Applications and Nanostructures (BCMaterials) in Leioa, Spain.

The lecture, aimed at faculty members and research scholars, was a significant academic event that highlighted the latest advancements and applications of responsive soft materials in crucial fields such as tissue engineering and energy. Dr. Shibaev, with his extensive background in polymer science and nanotechnology, shared his valuable insights and research findings, offering a comprehensive overview of the subject.

Prof. Aupama Sharma, Chairperson of Dr SSB UICET, extended a warm welcome to Dr. Shibaev, emphasizing the importance of such expert interactions in fostering academic growth and innovation. The introduction of the esteemed speaker was gracefully conducted by Prof. S K Kansal, who highlighted Dr. Shibaev’s significant contributions to the field and his ongoing research endeavors at BCMaterials.

Dr. Shibaev’s lecture delved into the dynamic properties of responsive soft materials, their synthesis, and their transformative potential in creating advanced solutions for medical and energy-related applications. The session concluded with an engaging Q&A segment, where faculty members and research scholars had the opportunity to discuss their queries and ideas with Dr. Shibaev.

The event was a resounding success, reflecting Panjab University’s commitment to academic excellence and its dedication to providing a platform for pioneering research and knowledge sharing.

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*MCC organizes special workshop for students on World Paper Bag Day*

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*Chandigarh, July 12:-* In a bid to raise awareness about the harmful impacts of single-use plastic bags and promote environmentally friendly alternatives, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, under the “Safai Apnao Bimaari Bhagao” campaign, organized a special workshop on making paper bags in collaboration with the Prasanchetas Foundation by recycling newspapers/papers for students on World Paper Bag Day at GMSSS, Sector 37 B.

The MC team motivated students to join the initiative to reduce plastic bag usage and promote sustainable practices in the city. The MCC also distributed appreciation certificates to the participants and encouraged them  to  be a Swachhata Champion and urge their friends and family to embrace sustainable options such as cloth, jute, or paper bags while shopping.

While speaking about the initiative, MC Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, highlighted the public interest in using paper bags, as they are eco-friendly, budget-friendly, and reusable, decomposing naturally without harming the environment. She emphasized that Municipal Corporation is making all efforts by organizing such workshops and various other activities citywide to raise awareness about the pollution caused by plastic and the threat it poses to the environment.

She further said that the MCC has been implementing various initiatives to reduce plastic waste, including providing E-carts for compostable bags at subsidized prices at Mandi, Sector 26, and Apni Mandi, as part of the “Safai Apnao Bimaari Bhagao” campaign. She also mentioned that extensive challans have been issued, and substantial fines have been imposed on violators using single-use plastic bags since July 1st. A total of 525 challans have been issued, and 108 kgs of single-use plastic have been confiscated from July 1st to 12th.

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