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Panjab University in its Senate Meeting held today deliberated on all the agenda items and approved the following.

The agenda for the change in nomenclature from MBA (Executive) to Master of Business Administration (MBA) along with Regulation and rules was unanimously approved.

In another agenda item, the roster for the post of Associate Professors was unanimously approved which was highly appreciated by most of the fellows.

In another agenda item regarding restarting B.Com Course at Panjab University Regional Centre, Kauni and introduction of new subjects i.e. Music Vocal Fine Arts, Comparative studies of Religion in BA Course for the Academic Session 2022-23 was also approved.

In another agenda item, B.Voc. (Software Development), B.Voc. (Hardware and Networking) and B.Voc. Multimedia (Graphics and Animations) with at least 50%, be added in the eligibility criteria for Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications (being run in USOL) from the academic session 2022-23 was also approved.

The Senate also approved the eligibility conditions for M.Sc. Home Science (Clothing & Textiles), M.Sc. Home Science (Human Development), M.Sc. Home Science (Foods & Nutrition), Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics and change in the nomenclature of course B.Sc. Home Science (Human Development and Family Relations) to B.Sc. Home Science (Human Development).

In another major decision, the number of seats in the course of M.A. Sanskrit were decreased from 68 to 40 was approved. This was debated at length.

In another decision, University Institute of Applied Management Sciences and University Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism to independently run the Ph.D. Course in Applied Management and Sectoral domains from the session 2022-23 was approved.

The Senate also approved the increase of 7.5% (Maximum to Rs. 7500) fee structure for the partially Self Financing Courses while a maximum of Rs. 500/- for the traditional courses in University Teaching Departments, and its Regional Centres/Constituent Colleges of the Panjab University for the session 2022- 2023 except students belonging to SC/ST and EWS category.

The Senate also approved the proposed fee hike for the session 2022- 2023 in respect of all affiliated colleges of Panjab University to a maximum of 10% (Upto Rs.1000/-) except students belonging to SC/ST and EWS category..

The Senate also approved the examination fees to a maximum of Rs. 1000/- and minimum of Rs. 200/-.

Senate Invitation(Online)

July 4, 2022/in Chandigarh, Crime, Entertainment, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, History, Mohali, National, Panchkula, Politics, Punjab, Sirsa, Sports, States, Tricity/by News 7 World

Chandigarh July 4, 2022

Panjab University Senate will meet Online as per details below:-

Date: 5.7.2022

Time: 2 pm

Live broadcast of Senate meeting for media personnel is arranged in the Syndicate room, Administrative Block, Panjab University, Chandigarh

MCC cracks down on defaulters who litter on public places

July 4, 2022/in Chandigarh, Crime, Entertainment, Haryana, History, Mohali, National, Panchkula, Politics, Punjab, Sirsa, Sports, States, Tricity/by News 7 World

Littering streets? Be ready to cough up fine of Rs. 11,576/-

Chandigarh, July 4:- The next time you plan to dump garbage on city roads, think twice, as the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh is dealing tough with such violators who litter the city streets and imposing a challan of Rs 11,576/-.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh said here today that dumping garbage or littering in streets or parks is now a thing of the past. The MCC has planned to deal strictly with people who throw garbage or other items on roads and public places.

While sharing the details of challans issued to the violators who litter on city streets, the Commissioner said that MCC has issued 89 challans having penalty of Rs. 11,576/- each during the month from April to June, 2022.

The Commissioner has issued strict orders to trace miscreants in the city and also to identify people who litter the streets and public places with garbage and penalize them. She directed the concerned inspectors to click pictures of the defaulters, who dump the trash and fine them.

The Commissioner said that the campaign to nail down such defaulters of littering the city streets will continue throughout the year. She said that within the past three months, there are considerable changes visible in the landscape of the city. This has been done as the campaign has been converted into a people’s initiative with the active involvement of all sections of the people including Councillors, Resident Welfare Associations, Market Welfare Associations, government departments and school children.

She said that the initiative is to bring people participation in the cleanliness drive and create awareness among citizens of the city beautiful on cleanliness and hygiene.

Study Examined the Heavy Metal Pollution in Groundwater around a Coal Thermal Power Plant in Punjab

July 4, 2022/in Chandigarh, Crime, Entertainment, Haryana, History, Mohali, National, Panchkula, Politics, Punjab, Sirsa, Sports, States, Tricity/by News 7 World

Chandigarh July 3, 2022

Coal thermal power plants are the leading cause of environmental pollution. The fly and bottom ash from thermal power plants contain various toxic heavy metals and contaminate the environment if not appropriately managed. It affects the groundwater quality by improper disposal of coal combustion products, mainly ash which is composed of numerous heavy metals. Considering this, a team comprising experts from Panjab University and the PGIMER assessed the impact of unscientific ash disposal on groundwater quality near a thermal power plant in Ropar, Punjab, India.

Dr. Suman Mor, Chairperson, Environment Studies Department, Panjab University Chandigarh, led the research team, along with Ph.D. research scholar Nitasha Vig and Dr. Ravindra Khaiwal from the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh. The study ‘Heavy metal pollution assessment of groundwater and associated health risks around coal thermal power plant, Punjab, India; recently published in the International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology being published by Springer Nature.

A total of fifty groundwater samples were collected from various depths ranging from 5 to 30 meters below ground level and varying distances from the thermal power plants during the pre and post-monsoon seasons. These samples were examined for specific heavy metals using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy. Various multivariate statistical models were computed to understed the geochemistry of groundwater, including the health risk assessment of metal pollution due to the consumption of contaminated groundwater.

The results show a relatively higher concentration of arsenic and lead in the groundwater around the thermal power plants. The increased levels of a few metals above the threshold limits during the post-monsoon season indicate the possible contamination of lower groundwater aquifers due to the leaching from ash ponds. The heavy metal pollution index of groundwater was also examined and found to be exceeding the critical levels. This indicates that groundwater consumption from the upper aquifer may pose health risks to the local inhabitant.

Dr. Suman Mor, Chairperson, Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, mentioned that the power plant should adopt appropriate eco-friendly technologies to avoid unscientific disposal of fly ash. She added that the coal power industry should adopt innovations to minimize the leaching of toxins from ash ponds into groundwater.

Dr. Ravindra Khaiwal, Professor of Environmental Health, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER Chandigarh, highlighted that deepwater aquifer is currently being used for drinking and irrigation, which is safe for human and other ecological purposes. However, he stressed that we need to establish a system for routine groundwater monitoring for various toxic metals to avoid public health risks in the near future.

Article Title: Heavy metal pollution assessment of groundwater and associated health risks around coal thermal power plant, Punjab, India

Authors: Nitasha Vig, Ravindra Khaiwal and Suman Mor

Journal: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

Impat Factor: 3.6

Publisher: Springer Nature

Weblink to download the full paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13762-022-04284-8

MCC challans 76 violators for using plastic bags; confiscated 82 kg of harmful plastic bags

July 2, 2022/in Chandigarh, Crime, Entertainment, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, History, Mohali, National, Panchkula, Politics, Punjab, Sirsa, Sports, States, Tricity/by News 7 World

Chandigarh, July 02:- Acting tough against the violators using banned plastic bags, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today carried out intensive campaign in various parts of city including sector 2,8,9,11,19, 22,26,34,42,43,45, Maloya, Kajheri and Manimajra.

Different teams under the supervision of Chief sanitary Inspectors, MCC challaned 76 violators and confiscated 82 Kg harmful plastic bags.

The Commissioner MCC Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS has directed all the CSIs and SIs of sanitation department, MCC to take strict action against the violators selling or using harmful plastic bags and banned plastic items.

While sharing the information regarding different steps taken by the Commissioner said that If every citizen keeps a shopping bag with them, plastic bags can be completely eliminated from market areas.

She further said that MCC has also started a selfie with shopping bag/selfie with bottle(to reduce the use of plastic disposable water bottles) in which citizens have been asked to tag the MCC social media handles. She said MCC has been taking several steps to curb the plastic menace.

She said the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has recently launched “Har Gadi Bin, Har Gadi Bag” plan to sensitise citizens towards littering and ban on single use plastic.

The Commissioner said that recently, series of events were held with MWAs in which a cash prize of 1 lac has been announced for the first MWA which becomes totally plastic free. She said that progressive MWAs like sector 46 has started giving discounts to citizens who come with their own shopping bags.

She said that the MCC has also set up a cloth bag outlet, manned by a SHG in the sabzi mandi of sector 26, to promote use of Cloth/Jute bags and discourage use of single use plastic.

She said dedicated joint task force of MCC and CPCC to check all places where hoarding of plastic is being done. In the past 6 months nearly 800 challans of use of banned plastic have been issued.

She appealed to all citizens to shun the use of single use plastic and adopt sustainable practices like using their own water bottles and carrying their own shopping bags to the market.

MCC engages Kanhiya Mittal as Brand Ambassador for Swachh Survekshan-2023

June 28, 2022/in Chandigarh, Crime, Entertainment, Haryana, History, Mohali, National, Panchkula, Politics, Punjab, Sirsa, Sports, States, Tricity/by News 7 World

Chandigarh, June 28:- The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has engaged prominent singer as brand ambassador for Swachh Survekshan-2023 campaign. Today he met with Smt. Sarbjit Kaur, Mayor and Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, MC, Chandigarh and gave him consent letter for the same.

Sh. Kanhiya Mittal said that he will chalk out a plan to reach the city people for creating awareness regarding Swachh Survekshan-2023. He said that his main focus will be on segregation of waste at source level, Home Composting, against the use of single use plastic and he will plan awareness activities during his concerts.

Born and brought up in Chandigarh, Sh. Kanhiya Mittal is usually known for devotional songs. The singer was briefed about the Swachh Bharat Mission components and the need of the hour. He had shown great interest in joining hands with the MCC to help out to make the city win Swachhta Ka Taaj.

The singer shall take up promotional activities in association with MCC IEC team and create awareness among masses regarding SBM guidelines such as waste segregation, Home composting, discarding the single use plastic, anti littering etc.

OFFICE ORDER OF DEAN STUDENT WELFARE

June 26, 2022/in Chandigarh, Crime, Entertainment, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, History, Mohali, National, Panchkula, Politics, Punjab, Sirsa, Sports, States, Tricity/by News 7 World

Chandigarh June 26, 2022

All the wardens are requested to open their reading room/visitors room/common room/dining room as per the requirement/convenience of the residents till 2 AM with immediate effect (26-06-2022) for the preparation of ongoing final examinations. The same should be properly conveyed to the residents. The wardens are required to submit a compliance report by 5PM.

Panjab University to host an exhibit of Photographs by Mediapersons

June 26, 2022/in Chandigarh, Crime, Entertainment, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, History, Mohali, National, Panchkula, Politics, Punjab, Sirsa, Sports, States, Tricity/by News 7 World

Chandigarh June 26, 2022

26th June, 2022: Department of Public Relations, Panjab University in collaboration with Centre for Social Work, PU and Chandigarh Press Club is organising a Photo Exhibition showcasing the works of 51 photojournalists.

The exhibition titled ‘ Canvas of Life : A Media Kaleidoscope’ will be on display from 28th June to 30th June. ” It is the first time that the office of Director Public Relations, Panjab University is making an effort to create an interface between the media and the University with an event like this. We hope to strengthen our ties with media which is an important pillar of our society” said Dr. Gaurav Gaur, Director Public Relations, PU & Chairperson with Centre for Social Work, PU. It will bring together the photographs that reflect diverse areas, be it art, culture, dance, theatre, politics, people, festivals, sports, animals, monuments, covid-19, lockdown, protests, rallies, scenes from nature and the city life.

” We are grateful to the Panjab University for this initiative to bring together the media and the University” said Rajinder Nagarkoti, Secretary, Chandigarh Press Club.

The photographs in the exhibition will showcase works not only from Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana, but also from Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and also from Australia, and the United Arab of Emirates (UAE).

The exhibition will have some shots by photographers, who are also members of Chandigarh Press Club, which includes colours of Holla Mohalla, Kumbh Mela, Farmers Protest, Covid lockdown, etc.The work of 51 photojournalists from different media houses will be on display in this three days photo exhibition.

Rinku Kalia brings alive magic of Shiv Batalvi’s poetry

June 25, 2022/in Chandigarh, Crime, Entertainment, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, History, Mohali, National, Panchkula, Politics, Punjab, Sirsa, Sports, States, Tricity/by News 7 World

Chandigarh, June 25

Eminent vocalist and winner of Zee TV’s realty show “Sa Re Ga Ma” Rinku Kalia brought alive the magic of legendary Punjabi poet Shiv Kumar Batalvi’s classic poetry at a specially-designed musical show “Birha Da Sultan—a musical tribute to Shiv Kumar Kumar Batalvi”—here today.

Kicking off the programme with soulful “rat gaye kar tara tara”, Rinku switched over to “peeda da paraga”, “aaj pher dil”, “mainu tera shabab” and “maiye ne maiye” exhibiting a wide range of emotions. “Shikra yaar”, which reflected the pain and anguish of a separated lover, struck an emotional chord with a select discerning audience.

Audience’s choice dominated the last segment with the acclaimed singer obliging a select audience with poetic gems, including “ sikhar dophere, “mainu heere heere” and “ki puchh deo”. The classical “ye mera geet” provided the grand finale to the over-two hour show attended by music lovers from Chandigarh and neighbouring towns.

The show was organised by the Haryana Punjabi Sahit Academy, Panchkula, in collaboration with the Department of the Cultural Affairs, Chandigarh Administration, and the Punjab Lekhak Sabha, Chandigarh and S-4 Trust.

Haryana Power Minister Ranjit Singh was the chief guest while Gurvinder Singh Dhamija, Deputy Chairman, Haryana Punjabi Sahit Academy, Panchkula, was the guest of honour. Bhupinder Malik compered the show with admirable competence.

MCC launches “Har Gadi Bin, Har Gadi Bag” plan

June 25, 2022/in Chandigarh, Crime, Entertainment, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, History, Mohali, National, Panchkula, Politics, Punjab, Sirsa, Sports, States, Tricity/by News 7 World

Chandigarh, June 25:- The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has launched “Har Gadi Bin, Har Gadi Bag” plan to sensitise citizens towards littering and ban on single use plastic.

While sharing this new initiative, Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh said that If every citizen keeps a shopping bag in his/her car, plastic bags can be completely eliminated from market areas. She said If every car has a dustbin, and citizens put their thrash in the same, littering can be greatly reduced.

The Commissioner said that MCC and RLA have tied up with all the car dealers that both at the time of sale of new car, and at the time of servicing, the car dealer shall provide the customer with a dustbin and a shopping bag to try and inculcate these habits in citizens. She further said that RLA shall make it compulsory for citizens who come to renew their registrations, to install dustbins and keep cloth/jute shopping bags in the vehicles. This is an important step as Chandigarh has the highest vehicular density anywhere in the country at 878 registered vehicles per 1000 persons.

She further said that MCC has also started a selfie with shopping bag/selfie with bottle(to reduce the use of plastic disposable water bottles) in which citizens have been asked to tag the MCC social media handles. She said MCC has been taking several steps to curb the plastic menace.

The Commissioner said that recently, series of events were held with MWAs in which a cash prize of 1 lac has been announced for the first MWA which becomes totally plastic free. She said that progressive MWAs like sector 46 has started giving discounts to citizens who come with their own shopping bags.

She said that the MCC has also set up a cloth bag outlet, manned by a SHG in the Sabzi Mandi of Sector 26, to promote use of Cloth/Jute bags and discourage use of single use plastic.

She said dedicated joint task force of MCC and CPCC to check all places where hoarding of plastic is being done. In the past 6 months, 935 challans of littering and 721 challans of use of banned plastic have been issued.