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T. T. Water Supply Shut Down on 18th June

करवा चौथ का पर्व इस साल 17 अक्टूबर को आज मनाया जा रहा है।

Chandigarh: 17-10-2019

करवा चौथ का पर्व इस साल 17 अक्टूबर को आज मनाया जा रहा है।

महिलाएं इस दिन मंगल व रोहिणी नक्षत्र में पति की दीघार्यु की कामना करेंगी। यह संयोग 70 साल बाद आया है।

इस साल व्रत की समयाविधि भी करीब 14 घंटे की रहेगी।  करवा चौथ का व्रत इस वर्ष 17 अक्टूबर को है।

ज्योतिषाचार्यों के अनुसार 70 सालों बाद बन रहा शुभ संयोग सुहागिनों के लिए फलदायी होगा। इस बार रोहिणी नक्षत्र के साथ मंगल का योग बेहद मंगलकारी रहेगा।

करवा चौथ शब्द दो शब्दों से मिलकर बना है। पहला तो करवा और दूसरा चौथ। जिसमें करवा का मतलब मिट्टी के बरतन और चौथ यानि चतुर्थी है।

इस दिन मिट्टी के पात्र यानी करवों की पूजा का विशेष महत्व है। करवाचौथ के मौके पर महिलाएं व युवतियों मेहंदी लगवाती हैं।

चतुर्थी को दिनभर व्रत करने के बाद शाम को 16 श्रृंगार से सजकर चंद्रमा को अर्घ्य देती हैं और भगवान गणेश की पूजा करती हैं। 

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T. T. Water Supply Shut Down on 18th June

Vice Chancellor’s Statement

Chandigarh October 16, 2019

 With a very heavy heart, I would like to inform:

the honourable members of the Syndicate about the sad demise of Professor D.V.S. Jain, Professor Emeritus and a former Fellow of this august house on October 6, 2019. The academic fraternity has lost a legendary scientist and a guide.

        (To pay homage to the departed soul, two minutes silence, all standing, may be observed).

1.      The National Association of Geographers of India has conferred Bhoogol Ratna Award-2019 on Dr. Gopal Krishan, Professor Emeritus, Department of Geography of our University.

2.      Eight students of Centre for Medical Physics of our university have passed the Radiation Safety Officer-III examination conducted by Radiological Physics & Advisory Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai. These scientists are now placed in various hospitals across the country.

3.      Dr. Rohit Kumar Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, has been invited for China Innovation Tour for young Indian Scientists for promoting exchange & cooperation between India & China by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.

4.      The Department of Defence & National Security Studies has been sanctioned a grant of Rs. 2 crore for upgradation by UGC.

5.      Dr. Gaurav Verma, Associate Professor, Dr. S.S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, P.U., has been awarded certificate of recognition for outstanding contribution to Indian agriculture and Indian agrochemical industry by the Indian Chemical Council.

6.      Dr. Sushil Kumar Kansal, Professor, Dr. S.S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, P.U., has been awarded with ‘Hiyoshi Think of Ecology Award’ by Hiyoshi Ecological Services, Hiyoshi Corporation, Japan, in recognition of outstanding research and application in the field of Environmental Conservation and Protection in India.

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T. T. Water Supply Shut Down on 18th June

MCC to receive hydraulic tippers for transportation of MSW from GAIL

Chandigarh, October 16:- Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Mayor of Chandigarh said that the Gas Authority of India Ltd. (GAIL) will hand over hydraulic tippers for transportation of Municipal Solid Waste from the transfer stations.

While sharing this information here today, the Mayor said that a three member committee was constituted comprising Sh. Shakti Parkash Devshali, chairman, Sanitation Committee, Sh. Ravi Kant Sharma, councilor and Medical Officer of Health, MCC inspected the vehicles, which will be used in transporting the MSW from designated transfer stations of MCC to the garbage processing plant. He said that the hydraulic tippers will be assembled in the sanitation fleet within next 10 days.

The Mayor and the Chairman, sanitation committee, MCC thanked Sh. Sanjay Tandon, independent president of GAIL for giving these tippers to the MCC.

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MCC challaned 103 defaulters for not segregating waste

Chandigarh, October 16:- Acting tough against the defaulters, who did not segregate waste at source level, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has issued challans to 103 defaulters including 4 door to door waste collector for not collecting segregated waste i.e. wet and dry separately.

Following the directions of Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, today, different teams of sanitation wing of MCC inspected their respective areas throughout city and challaned the defaulters, who did not give segregated waste to the door to door waste collectors.

The civic body had issued notice regarding segregation of waste at source level recently mentioning clearly that the MCC will not take mixed garbage from the households and take appropriate action against the defaulters.

During the inspection, today, the MCC challaned 103 violators with Rs. 200 fine each as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The door to door waster collectors were challaned in sector 44 and Mauli Jagran areas.

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K K Yadav distributes cash prizes to Jal Sanrakshan Hackathon winners

Chandigarh October 16:- Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh-cum-CEO-CSCL distributed cash prizes to the winners of the Jal Sanrakshan Hackathon – a month long open competition held in the city to invite innovative solutions for water conservation.

The competition was launched on 5th September and hosted by Chandigarh Smart City Limited in coordination with the recently created Jal Shakti Abhiyan and Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.

Over two hundred entries were received from various categories, and the finalists were judged in a panel comprising the Municipal Commissioner-cum- CEO, Chandigarh Smart City Ltd., Mr. Shailendra Singh, SE, MCPH – (nodal officer) Jal shakti Abhiyan and Mr. Manoj Bansal – Chief Engineer MCC.

Prize Winners – Category wise –  

School students – 1st Prize winner – Jeevanjot Kaur (Ajit Karam Singh International School)

2nd Prize – Garv Aggarwal (Hansraj Public School)

College Students Category – 1st Prize – Prerna (Post Graduate College for Women)

– 2nd Prize – Rachit Bansal ( University Institute for Engineering & Technology, Punjab University)

Open for All Category – Ms. Geeta Godiyal (UPSC Aspirant)

Prizes awarded were twenty five thousand rupees (25,000/-) for first place awardees, and fifteen thousand rupees (15,000/-) for second place awardees. 

The Commissioner said that the posters received will be displayed at the official websites of Municipal Corporation and Chandigarh Smart City Ltd. so that anybody can view the different ideas of water conservation and save water technologies.

Additional Commissioner MC – Mr. Anil Garg, District Education Officer UT Administration of Chandigarh – Ms. Anujeet Kaur, General Manager (Technical) Chandigarh Smart City Limited – Mr. NP Sharma and other officers of MCC and CSCL were present during the programme.

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MCC challaned 40 citizens for not segregating waste at source

Chandigarh, October 15:- Acting tough against the defaulters, who did not segregate waste at source level, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has issued challans to 40 defaulters and one door to door waste collector for not collecting segregated waste i.e. wet and dry separately.

Following the directions of Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, today, different teams of sanitation wing of MCC inspected their respective areas throughout city and challaned the defaulters, who did not give segregated waste to the door to door waste collectors.

The civic body had issued notice regarding segregation of waste at source level recently mentioning clearly that the MCC will not take mixed garbage from the households and take appropriate action against the defaulters.

During the inspection, today, the MCC challaned 40 defaulters with Rs. 200 fine each as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Most of the challans were issued in the sectors including sector 20, 22, 23 and Manimajra.

The Commissioner, MCC appealed to the citizens of Chandigarh to give segregated waste to the door to door waste collectors i.e. dry and wet waste separately, so that the same may be processed scientifically. He mentioned it clear that the defaulters will face the music on daily basis.

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1st Prize to Centre for Nuclear Medicine, PU

Chandigarh October 14, 2019

 Centre for Nuclear Medicine, Panjab University, Chandigarh  received the first prize by the International Medical Olympicus Association during the recently held 5th International Medical Olympiad in Greece.  The work presented was a part of the CSIR funded project awarded to Dr Vijayta D Chadha as Principal Investigator and Co investigators, Dr D K Dhawan and Dr Neelima D Passi. The research involved radiosynthesis of a novel 5α-reductase inhibitor and
evaluation of its cancer targeting potential in experimental model of prostate carcinogenesis.


Prostate cancer is the second most frequent malignancy after lung cancer in men and the fifth leading cause of death worldwide. The enzyme 5α-reductase converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone which is more potent agonist of androgen receptor and its increased levels lead to enlargement of prostate gland. 5α-reductase inhibitors
are a class of drugs that contain the metabolic transformation of testosterone thus lowering the manifestation of diseased condition. Considering the 5α-reductase inhibitory activity of the reported oximes and importance of the ester group in increasing the antiandrogenic property, a potent 5α-reductase inhibitor was synthesized for enhanced selectivity towards prostate tissue. The work was carried by Ms Gousia Jan, Research fellow in the project and was presented by Prof D K Dhawan in the said conference.

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PU Foundation Day celebrations

Chandigarh October 14, 2019

Youth to Play Important Role in Nation Building- Anurag Thakur

‘Youth to become job creator and not job seeker’ said Sh. Anurag Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, while addressing the gathering during Panjab University Foundation Day celebrations, here today. He urged the youth to play important role in nation building. The whole World is looking at India since India has more than 65% below the age of 35 and 50% of its population below the age of 25, he added.


        He motivated the young generation of 21st century to take India to greater heights. While appreciating the iconic alumni of PU in every field, urged to take ahead cleanliness drive to make India a clean campus which would be a befitting tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. He urged the youth to re-prioritise their priorities to nurture their capabilities for the societal transformation. He asked the youth to understand their inner strength to create their own fate and contribute in making a strong nation. 


        Sh. Thakur appreciated the tree plantation drive undertaken by PU and he himself planted a tree today before the start of the programme. He also urged the media to create awareness regarding various societal issues related to conservation of water, environment etc. In line with boost to innovation, research and startups by Govt. of India, PU to take lead in this regard. The Union Minister assured of all help to PU for future projects.


        S. Manpreet Singh Badal, Minister of Finance, Government of Punjab in his address said that PU is one of the oldest Universities in India established in 1882 and since then, is shaping the character of Punjab and surrounding areas. The character of State of Punjab in protecting the dignity and honour of India since ages, is shaped through Colleges and University which is also projected through hope, courage and glory for the nation. He urged the youth not to shirk from their responsibilities in taking India ahead. For meaningful society, it is the youth only who can make India or break
India.

        Earlier, Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh in his welcome address, listed various achievements of PU including recently received MAKA Trophy for overall sports in India. Talking on the vision of the University, PU VC said that all steps are being taken to make it a world class institution of higher learning
by continuous faculty development programmes and upgradation of infrastructure to international standards, inviting eminent scholars, partnerships with top ranking Universities for teaching, research, training and consultancy, encouraging the patenting of research outcome etc.

        Those present included Sh. Satyapal Jain, Additional Solicitor General of India and PU Fellow, PU Fellows, former PU Vice Chancellors, Prof. Shankarji Jha, Dean of University Instructions, Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, Prof. Parvinder Singh, Controller of Examination, Prof. Sanjay Kaushik, Dean College Development Council, Prof. Emanual Nahar, Dean Student Welfare, Prof. Neena Capalash, DSW(W), Sh. Vikram Nayyar, Finance & Development Officer, Chairpersons, PU Faculty, Research Scholars and students.

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8th DST Inspire Internship Programme

Chandigarh October 14, 2019

DST Inspire Internship Program Centre, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh is going to organise 7th DST Inspire Internship Camp from October 15-19, 2019.Bhatnagar Awardees, Academy Fellows and Eminent Scientists from IISc, IITs, IISERs, NIPERs, DRDO, CSIR, DST, DBT, central/state universities, research centres like TIFR, NBRC, BARC, NCL, JNCASR, NCBS etc. in the science streams will be visiting Panjab University to motivate young generation with their scientific experiences. Their visit and interaction with Panjab University faculty will foster research and teaching collaborations. 500+ meritorious science students (class XI/XII) from specifically from Haryana, and tricity will be participating in the 8th DST Inspire Internship Program.

        Inauguration will be on Oct 15, 2019 at University Law Auditorium at 9.00 am. Vice Chancellor Professor Raj Kumar is the Chief Guest of Function. You are cordially invited for inauguration. We will be pleased have you at function. Students will be attending lectures at University Law Auditorium in the morning and laboratory sessions in all science departments in sector 14 as well as in sector 25 in the afternoon/evening from Oct 15-19, 2019.

        This is major outreach activity of Panjab University. It will facilitate getting good points for NAAC/NIRF and will enhance Panjab University peer review by society and other stake holders for NIRF ranking by MHRD. You are requested to depute concerned person and also inform the media persons to cover the DST Camp activities.

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Jal Sanrakshan Hackathon results announced

Chandigarh October 14:- Chandigarh Smart City Limited (CSCL) today announced the winners of the Jal Sanrakshan Hackathon – a month long open competition held in the city to invite innovative solutions for water conservation. The posters received will be displayed at the Community Centre in Sector 22 and winners will be felicitated by the CEO, CSCL at 11 am on 16th October.

While sharing this Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh-cum-CEO-CSCL informed that Llunched on 5th September, this competition was hosted by Chandigarh Smart City Limited in coordination with the recently created Jal Shakti Abhiyan and Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.

He said that over two hundred entries were received from various categories, and the finalists were judged in a panel comprising the Municipal Commissioner (also the CEO, Chandigarh Smart City), Mr. Shailendra Singh, SE, MCPH – (nodal officer) Jal shakti Abhiyan, and Mr. Manoj Bansal – Chief Engineer MCC.

Winners in the under 18 category are Jeevanjot Kaur of Ajit Karam Singh International School (1st prize), and Garv Aggarwal of Hansraj Public School (2nd prize). In the college students category Prerna a BSc student of Post Graduate College for Women (1st prize) and Rachit Bansal of the Institute of Engineering & Technology (2nd prize) submitted the most innovative solutions. Ms. Geeta Godiyal is the prize winner in the open for all category.

He further said that the exhibition is open for all, and more ideas on water conservation will be discussed and collected during the event.

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