Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh visited Geolog Department and interacted with the Research Scholars and Students to know about the progress of the research work and the problems faced by them, here today. He assured of all possible help for the same. He also visited the different sections of the Administrative Block and advised the staff present to adopt student and employee attitude to solve their concerns.
PU VC informed that the arrears of DA from July to October, 2019 will be released by this Lohri and relevant instructions have been passed to the salary section. He further instructed that all the medical bills passed within the sanctioned limit of Rs. 6 crores will be released by 31st March 2020.
During this visit to various sections of Administrative Block, VC interacted with the staff of Establishment II and instructed to process the promotion cases without any delay. It was also directed that all the cases pertaining to maternity leave and child care leave to be processed timely. He appreciated the work of Establishment Branch II in view of no pendency in the section.
Further, PU VC instructed to evolve fast track mechanism for disposing of the files/cases pertaining to foreign visits of the faculty for the purpose of research. During his interaction with the Budget Section, he urged them to ensure that the work related to any project be completed within stipulated time after the sanction of the budget and an undertaking in this regard be taken from the concerned beneficiary. He further directed for adjustment of advances be done strictly according to the Accounts Manual of PU.
Later in the day, VC interacted with the Assistant Registrars and Deputy Registrars of different sections to further improve the working.
PU VC hailed the efforts put in by the staff and further motivated them to work with full rigour so as to make PU best University of the country. He further motivated the employees to promote cycling and help in making eco-friendly campus for the benefit of students and employees.
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‘The presence of women in the key positions of Government will contribute immensely in nation building’ said Ms. Rekha Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission for Women (NCW), New Delhi while speaking at a seminar on ‘Women’s Participation in Decision Making’ organized by Panjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with the NCW, here today. Women can be empowered by education, which will give them confidence in taking decisions, she added. While starting her address on a positive note, she cited examples which included a great parliamentarian and orator Ms. Sushma Swaraj, who as External Affairs Minister changed the whole scenario with her quick decisions. She also appreciated Dr. Kiran Bedi, Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, for her commendable work on Jail reforms. The NCW Chairperson urged the women to become independent and not dependent on their male colleagues. They should come forward to put their view point at every step which will further help in bringing the change in society towards women, she added.
Shri Satya Pal Jain, Additional Solicitor General of India in his keynote address spoke on ‘Understanding the Issues and Challenges for Women in Decision Making’ and stressed on elimination of women exploitation. He said that awareness for women empowerment at all levels is the need of the hour. Women participation will overall make a better society, he added. He urged women to stand for their rights. He opined that women should not be divided on the basis of casteism.
Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, Speaker, Haryana Legislative Assembly, focussed on women empowerment and women leadership. He informed that for the growth of nation, 50% women population of the country cannot be ignored. He informed that the State of Haryana has 31 new Colleges in order to enhance education for girls of every strata.
Prof. Pam Rajput, Professor Emeritus, coordinator of the event stressed on the indispensable role women play in entrepreneurship. She informed that in order to assess the challenges to practical implementation of policy measures to empower women as decision makers and to assess the way forward, it is essential to develop holistic and comprehensive policy to elevate the status of women in society.
Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh earlier in his address while appreciating the potential of PU teachers, informed that maximum Chairpersons in PU are women and even the female students studying in PU are around 75% of the total strength. He informed about the Mobile Legal Aid Van which will be extended for the legal literacy and sensitization programme in the city as well as rural and remote areas around the city. He appreciated the assurance from NCW in this regard.
The second session was concerned with the ‘Role of Financial Inclusion in Enabling Decision Making by Women’. The co-ordinator for this session was Smt. Meenakshi Gupta. The panellists for this session were, Smt. Meenakshi Gupta, Deputy CAG, who discussed the reasons for the financial issues faced by women in decision making, Dr. H. Srinivas, DG, V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, who spoke about women entrepreneurs in rural areas,and Smt. Revathi Roy, CEO, Heydeedee who related her own experiences as a woman entrepreneur and discussed the need for women to be financially independent. This was followed by an Open House Discussion.
The third and final session took up the discussion of ‘Sexual and Reproductive Health and Decision Making: Present Policy Framework and Challenges’. The panellists for this session were Prof. Pam Rajput, Emeritus Deptt. Cum Centre for Women’s Studies and Development Panjab University, Chandigarh, who kicked off the session and spoke about women and their right over their body and sexual health, Dr. Baljit Kaur, Asst. Director Deptt. of Health and Family Welfare Punjab, Sh. A. Asholi Chalai, Joint Secretary, NCW, and Ms. Nanthini Subbiah, Asst. Prof, Deptt. of Community Health and Advisory, NIH&FW. This was followed by another round of Open House Discussion. The event was brought to a close with a vote of thanks by Sh. A. Asholi Chalai.
Those present at the Seminar included Prof. Shankarji Jha, Dean University Instructions, Prof. R.K. Singla, Dean Research, Prof. Emanual Nahar, Dean Student Welfare, Prof. Neena Capalash(DSW-W), Prof. Ashwani Kaul, Chief of University Security, Representatives from States Commission from Women from the States of Haryana, Punjab & Himachal, senior PU officials, staff and students.
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Thirteenth three days workshop from 3rd to 5th January 2020 on “Foundational and Laboratory Level Biorisk Management” was organised in the Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories, USA under the MoU with Panjab University. The workshop was attended by faculty from Panjab University, local colleges, medical doctors and the research scholars working in the area of biological Sciences. According to Prof. Neena Capalash, workshop organizer, the main purpose of this activity- based workshop was to enable the participants to understand laboratory biosafety and biosecurity issues associated with microbial pathogens and other biological materials used in the research laboratories and clinical set ups. She added since multiple drug resistance in pathogens has become a major challenge, working with these disease causing bacteria specially, the drug resistant pathogens, require proper handling and needs to be disposed off carefully in order to reduce the risk of spreading them into the environment. This workshop provided in depth knowledge to the participants on important topics such as personal protective equipment, segregation of biological wastes, use of decontamination methods and disposal of biohazardous waste. The faculty and researchers who participated in the workshop would act as ambassadors of this cause to further create awareness at their institutions and in society as a whole to reduce risk associated with biological hazards.
चंडीगढ़। 5 जनवरी इंग्लिश प्रो इंस्टिट्यूट सेक्टर 34 की और से 10 जनवरी को लाडो की लोहड़ी मनाई जाएगी। इसमे 13 मेरिटोरियस और आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर गर्ल स्टूडेंट्स को लोहड़ी का स्पेशल गिफ्ट फ्री एडवांस इंग्लिश डिप्लोमा सर्टिफिकेट कोर्स फ्री में दिया जायेगा। इंस्टिट्यूट के फाउंडर डायरेक्टर नवनीत शर्मा ने कहा की हमारा इंस्टिट्यूट कई सालो से लड़कियों लोहड़ी का जश्न मन रहा है। अब समय बदल गया है इस तरह के आयोजनों को देख कर समाज के अधिकांश लोगो ने लड़को के साथ समान वरीयता देते हुए लड़कियों को लोहड़ी मानाने का ट्रेंड शुरू कर दिया है।
Chandigarh, January 5:- Smt. Kirron Kher, Member Parliament, UT, Chandigarh today inaugurated a green belt in Maloya colony in presence of Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Mayor, Sh. Shailender Singh, Chief Engineer, other councilors and officers of MCC.
Decorated with different types of ornamental plants and colourfull shrubs, this green belt has all the provisions like walking tracks, children play equipments, open air gymnasium, huts and benches etc.
Having total area of 7.60 acre land, one portion of the green belt has been developed as Herbal Park with plants having medicinal value. The green belt has been developed at a cost of Rs. 80 lacs.
Foundation Stone for Development of Open Space
Smt. Kirron Kher, Member Parliament, UT, Chandigarh laid foundation stone for the development of open space between Patiala ki Rao and Outer Phirni Road in Maloya in presence of Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Mayor. This area has been developed by providing walking track and ornamental trees on sides at an estimated cost of Rs. 34 lacs.
Paver blocks in internal streets of Gawala & Kumhar Colony
Smt. Kirron Kher, Member Parliament, UT, Chandigarh today laid foundation stone to provide paver blocks in internal streets of Gawala & Kumhar Colony, village Maloya in presence of Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Mayor.
The Mayor informed that 80 mm thick paver blocks made from C&D waste material will be laid down in the 3.204 Kms streets of Gawala and Kumhar colony at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.94 crores.
Repair of Paver Blocks in internal streets of Maloya Colony
Smt. Kirron Kher, Member Parliament, UT, Chandigarh today laid foundation stone of repairing internal streets of Maloya colony with 80mm thick paver blocks in 7.870 Kms long internal streets at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.65 lacs.
Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Mayor informed that all the works will be completed within stipulated time frame i.e. by 6 months time period.
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Chandigarh, January 5:- Smt. Kirron Kher, Member Parliament, UT, Chandigarh today formally started the afternoon water supply from 12 pm to 2 pm daily to the city in presence of Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Mayor, Smt. Gurbax Rawat, area councilor, Sh. Shailender Singh, Chief Engineer, other councilors and officers of MCC.
While sharing this big facility to the citizens of Chandigarh, Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Mayor said that the MCC has promised to the citizens for increasing the water supply after completing and successfully augmented the additional water supply from 5th & 6th phase from Kajauli Water Works. He said that the MCC today started afternoon water supply from 12 pm to 2 pm daily to the citizens of Chandigarh.
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Engineering Services Exam (Prelims stage) was held for the coveted posts of Indian Engineering Services (IES) conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). IES officer is a Class – I Central Government officer equivalent in rank to an IAS officer. Engineering Services Examination is a 3 stage exam viz. Prelims, Mains and Interview.
More than 10000 students of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics Engineering appeared from Chandigarh across 25 centers in the tricity.
Prelims stage had 2 papers.
Paper I of 2 hours duration was General Studies and Engineering Aptitude of 200 marks having 100 questions, was common for all the students. Paper II of 3 hours duration was engineering specific objective paper of 300 marks having 150 questions.
Compete India Zone Director Akshaye Raj Aggarwal said,”The expected cutoff to qualify for MAINS is 220 marks out of 500 (for general category), as the paper was a bit lengthier compared to the last year.”
Out of total 500 marks, students will be shortlisted for MAINS stage to be held in May 2020.
CIZ Director Akshaye Raj Aggarwal said,”Paper I will be the deciding factor. Students who secure more than 110 marks in this exam out of 200 have bright chances for good rank. Students who think that they will qualify for mains should start their preparation immediately, as it requires practice of answer writing and derivations of formula.”
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आज प्रात: पतंजलि योग समिति एवं भारत स्वाभिमान न्यास चंडीगढ़ (पूर्व) , ने पतंजलि के रजत जयंती स्थापना दिवस पर गवर्नमेंट स्कूल मलोया में योग शिविर एवं स्थापना दिवस का कार्यक्रम आयोजित किया। जिसमें युवा भारत के राज्य प्रभारी श्री जनक जी ने स्वदेशी की महत्वता के बारे में प्रकाश डाला एवं श्री तेजपाल जी सह राज्य प्रभारी, पतंजलि योग समिति चंडीगढ़ ने पतंजलि के योग के क्षेत्र में किए गए कार्यों पर विस्तृत जानकारी प्रदान की। श्री आरआर पासी राज्य कार्यकारिणी सदस्य चंडीगढ़ ने योग के मूलभूत सिद्धांतों की चर्चा करते हुए योग की महत्वता का वर्णन किया।इस कक्षा को संचालित करने वाले योग शिक्षक भाई राजेंद्र शर्मा एवं बहन अरुण शर्मा को विशेष रूप से बधाइयां प्रदान की। इस उपलक्ष्य पर महिला राज्य कार्यकारिणी की सदस्य राजेश कुमारी तथा श्री सुधीर आर्य, प्रेम जी, कृष्ण कुमार पांडे, भगवंत जी आदि जिला प्रभारी एवं साधक गण उपलब्ध रहे।
A team from New York State University comprising of Prof of Physics ,Dr Sunil Labroo, Prof James Mills from Environmental Sustainability along with 12 students from various disciplines and departments are visiting Panjab University Campus under the study abroad program.
Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor Interacted with the students and Professors of the New York State University and assured all sort of help from Panjab University to work jointly on the research projects and development of research facility on the campus.
Prof. Labroo assured VC to carry forward this initiative and work jointly with the faculty of Panjab University Chandigarh across all discipline.
Earlier, Prof. Nandita Singh, Dean International Students welcomed them and apprised them about, India, its rich heritage, cultural diversity and Ancient Indian wisdom and culture of sustainability.
Prof. Priytosh Sharma from Department of History delivered a talk on Indian History and how one should perceive India. He gave number of example stating how different narratives, folk lores and epics from the ages of Ramayana, Mahabharata and prunas shaped the Indian society and how it evolved. He quoted many stories telling why India is a multicultural society. He elaborated about the causes of conflicts in Indian society and how those have been resolved keeping with the Indian traditions.
During their stay, the students will visit different departments and research Labs of the University.
Dr. Jivesh Bansal, Librarian PU showed the various resources of the Panjab University. The students from the USA are of different discipline and few students of environmental studies have shown keen interest in studying the various problems faced by the country and work to develop sustainable solutions jointly with the students of PU.
This program is aimed to explore the possibilities of joint work opportunities. The two Universities will work jointly on the common research program and would have frequent student exchange under Study Abroad program in future as well.
Chandigarh, January 4:– Mrs. Kirron Kher, Member Parliament, UT, Chandigarh today inaugurated the newly developed Green Belt, in Indra Colony, Manimajra, here today. Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Mayor, Sh. Sanjay Jha, IAS, Special Commissioner, Sh. Vinod Aggarwal, area councilor, Sh. Shailender Singh, Chief Engineer, Sh. K.P. Singh, S.E. (Horticulture) other councilors and officers, local residents and prominent citizens from Chandigarh were present on the occasion.
Mrs. Kirron Kher appreciated the work done by the Municipal Corporation and said that this beautiful green belt will be beneficial for all people including young, old and children. She said that it is equal responsibility of public regarding upkeep of the parks. She said that Chandigarh is a beautiful city, known by its greenery and cleanliness.
She said that people should take benefit of the different schemes, started by the Government of India and should participate in the good governance programmes of local bodies. She said that Municipal Corporation always creates awareness about the beneficiary schemes of Central Government and people should come forward to avail these facilities near their doorsteps.
While addressing the gathering Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Mayor said that Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh is providing the facility of Green Belts in city beautiful regularly. He informed about the main features of the Green belt having total area 12 acre from which 6 acre has been developed and the remaining part of 6 acres will be developed in 2nd phase. He said that Pond provided specially for Chatt Puja celebrations, walking track, benches, huts, plantation of ornamental trees, grassing and boundary etc. have been provided in the Green belt at a cost of Rs. 1 Crore. He said that different flower beds have been developed in this park having Zinia, Ficaus, Aricia palm, Raat ki Rani and Chandni flowers etc.
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