Posts

*MC Chandigarh conducts joint cleaning and enforcement drive at Hallomajra*

Prof. Tomar takes charge as Dean Research

/in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Chandigarh September 30, 2021

For Detailed News-

Prof S K Tomar from the Department of Mathematics, Panjab University, Chandigarh has been appointed as Dean Research by Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chanceller, Panjab University. Prof. Tomar is a renowned researcher and well known mathematician. He has 116 publications in the journals of international repute and has delivered more than 125 lectures in the country and abroad on the different topics of his research. He is a nominated member on the governing body of GJU, Hisar and Central University of Himachal. Recently he has also been nominated as a member of Senate of Panjab University by the Chancellor of University.

https://propertyliquid.com

            In order to sensitize science education among the children and to all other corners of the society he initiated Chandigarh Vigyan Parishad in the year 2016. Chandigarh Vigyan Parishad is a part of Vigyan Bharti at national level. He is also an elected fellow of NASI (National Academy of Science, India) and is a recipient of PL Bhatnagar award lecture of Indian mathematical society. He has more than 34 years of research and teaching experience. He is a widely travelled person and has visited several countries under research collaborations.

*MC Chandigarh conducts joint cleaning and enforcement drive at Hallomajra*

Mayor launches ‘Kachra Alag Karo Amrit Diwas’

/in , , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Safai Karmachari Kala ram is Brand Ambassador of MCC Swachhata Campaign

Chandigarh, September 29:- As part of the celebrations of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ to commemorate the 75th Year of Indian Independence, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today commenced the celebrations under the theme of ‘Kachra Alag Karo Amrit Divas’ at Ram Darbar, Vikas Nagar, Mauli Jagran and EWS colony, Maloya.

For Detailed News-

Awareness programmes aimed at triggering Door to Door Segregation of Waste at Source started from Ramdarbar colony by Sh. Ravi Kant Sharma, Mayor in the presence of Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh. Door to door waste collectors as well as residents of the locality participated in the programme.

Sh. Bharat Kumar, area councilor and Haji Mohd. Khurshid Ali, councilor were guest of honours at Ram Darbar colony, Sh. Rajesh Kumar, area councilor was Guest of Honour at the awareness programme at EWS colony, Maloya while Sh. Rohit Gupta, Joint Commissioner was chief guest and Sh. Anil Kumar Dubey, area councilor was guest of honour at Vikas Nagar, Mauli Jagran.

While addressing the door to door waste collectors, the Mayor said that segregation of waste has become a matter of serious concern taking into consideration the amount of waste being produced and its negative on environment (if not segregated properly). He said that segregation of waste at source level is the need of the hour as the waste being produced in the present day causes huge complications particularly in the urban areas. He said that if the waste will not be segregated properly, it will cause a lot of evil effect to human being. As far as recycling is concerned segregation of waste before disposing of it makes it easier to recycle, he added.

Ms. Anindita Mitra, Commissioner, MCC said that there are certain items that are not biodegradable but can be reused or recycled such as plastic, paper, glass, metal etc. she said that waste produces that can be reprocessed/recycled should not be given or received in mixed form as it will pollute the soil if buried underground. She said that kitchen waste should be segregated into different bags for different categories of waste such as dry and wet waste and dispose of separately. She said that segregation is the paramount step towards proper disposal of both categories of waste.

The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has announced Sh. Kala Ram as Safai Mitra Shiromani of MCC (brand ambassador) for rendering extra ordinary services in sanitation and waste to art. The Mayor and Commissioner presented him special jacket of brand ambassador with badge.

https://propertyliquid.com

The Mayor and Commissioner also distributed T-shirts, masks and badges to the door to door waste collectors during the programme. Green and Blue bags were also distributed among the citizens at their door steps under behavioral change programme so that people may develop the habit of segregation of their household waste at source level.

A nukkar natak themed on ‘Garbage Segregation’ was also staged by artists of Parmpara theater group which showcased each and every issue related to segregation of household waste at source level.

*MC Chandigarh conducts joint cleaning and enforcement drive at Hallomajra*

PU VC interacts with UIPS faculty

/in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Chandigarh September 28, 2021

For Detailed News-

A meeting with the faculty of University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh was chaired today by Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice chancellor, PU with regard to scope for improvement of NIRF Rank of UIPS to No. 1. Prof. VR Sinha, Dean of University Instructions, PU  was also present.

            At the outset, PU VC extended his congratulations to UIPS for achieving NIRF Rank 2. He urged on focusing and identifying thrust areas keeping in mind the interdisciplinary collaborations to march towards excellence. The need of the hour is also to keep in mind the policies of Government of India while keeping an eye on international perspective also. PU VC added to explore avenues for consultancy and industrial collaborations and associate with NGOs for societal outreach.

https://propertyliquid.com

            The department submitted their request for filling the vacant posts of their department in order to meet the deficit and ensure that teaching and research is not affected. Even, the request to adjust serving staff at UIPS against vacant technical positions was submitted to the Vice Chancellor. It was further requested that the Phd Fellowships be provided to the UIPS researchers, so that UIPS can enrol them for the same. PU VC assured of all possible help for the growth of the department. He also assured of upgradation of various UIPS labs.  

Prof. Indu Pal Kaur, Chairperson, UIPS also discussed scope for improvement of NIRF ranking by proposing solutions for various NIRF parameters. The department strongly requested to divert more funds to UIPS. The department also asked to increase the hostel seats for the Masters programme.

*MC Chandigarh conducts joint cleaning and enforcement drive at Hallomajra*

Answer Key along with Question Booklet PU-CET (UG)-2021

/in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Chandigarh September 28, 2021

For Detailed News-

This is for the information of the candidates in particular and public in general that the Answer Key along with Question Booklet PU-CET (UG)-2021 conducted by Panjab University on 19th September 2021 is available on the Website i.e. http://exams.puchd.ac.in/show-noticeboard.php

https://propertyliquid.com

            The candidates can file their objections (if any) regarding discrepancy and accuracy of the answers by email at [email protected], by 30th September, 2021 up to 4:30 p.m.

*MC Chandigarh conducts joint cleaning and enforcement drive at Hallomajra*

Offline Admission to M.Sc. Degree

/in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Chandigarh September 28, 2021

For De

Offline Admission to two years M.Sc. Degree course in the Centre for Stem Cell Tissue Engineering and Biomedical Excellence for the Session 2021-22 is now open.

The Offline “Admission form-Stem Cell” is available at the weblink of the Centre https://stemcell.puchd.ac.in (click on the Tab “Offline ADMISSION FORM M.Sc. Stem Cell (Academic Session 2021-22)” under “Notice Board/Circulars/Admission Notices” The duly filled Admission form (including a copy of all requisite Certificates) should reach Chairperson, Centre for Stem Cell Tissue Engineering and Biomedical Excellence, Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh 160014 by 3rd October 2021.

The Admission form (including a copy of all requisite Certificates) can also be sent through email at [email protected] (Department e-mail id) with subject line mentioning Admission form – Stem Cell by 3rd October 2021.

https://propertyliquid.com

The Centre will be conducting the Department level Aptitude Test for admission to M.Sc. (Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering) 1st Year for the Session 2021-2022 on 4th October 2021 (Monday) at 11:00 AM in the Lecture Hall of the Centre for Stem Cell Tissue Engineering and Biomedical Excellence (2nd Floor, Pharmacy Extn. Block), Panjab University Chandigarh.            

*MC Chandigarh conducts joint cleaning and enforcement drive at Hallomajra*

NSS National award for PU Student

/in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Chandigarh September 27, 2021

Panjab University outgoing student of Department of Anthropology, Ms. Ritika Verma, was conferred with a National Service Scheme Award, 2019-20, on 24th September, 2021 at New Delhi by the Honourable President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in presence of Honourable Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Thakur, in a virtual mode. She happens to be the first student from Panjab University Campus to get this prestigious national award.

For Detailed News-

            Ms Verma was selected for this prestigious national award as she provided her services on various social issues and causes as NSS volunteer attached to Panjab University, Chandigarh. She along with her team, organised various activities for sensitising students on Swachhta, menstrual hygiene management, solid waste management and water conservation etc. She contributed in plantation of saplings and cleanliness drives in the adopted village. Her activities in creating awareness in gender sensitisation, literacy campaign, health awareness camps etc. were commendable. She received Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Award at the State Level twice in the years 2018 and 2019. She was also awarded with the Best Volunteer Award by the Panjab University in 2017-18 in recognition of her exemplary and commendable Social Service through NSS.

            This is a proud moment for her parents as she is among the fourteen women out of total 42 national awardees selected across the country. After receiving the award, she was warmly welcomed by more than 100 people in her village near Chandigarh. Ms. Verma thanked Dr. (Mrs.) Navdeep Sharma and Prof. Ashwani Koul, the NSS Coordinators, Panjab University for motivating and encouraging her for the service. She is also grateful to NSS Programme Officer Dr. Sucha Singh and Er. Binesh Bhatia along her academic guide/supervisor Prof. Kewal Krishan for all support and guidance in her proud journey.

https://propertyliquid.com

            Ms. Verma has also excelled in academics and research as she recently worked on a very important topic of “Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the science and scientific temper of adolescents and young adults”. We are planning to submit the outcome of the research in an international journal of repute for publication, added Prof. Kewal Krishan, Supervisor of her MSc Dissertation from the Department of Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

For more details, contact Ritika Verma- 9653670109

*MC Chandigarh conducts joint cleaning and enforcement drive at Hallomajra*

UIPS organised an International Webinar on the occasion of World Pharmacist Day

/in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Chandigarh September 25, 2021

For Detailed News-

University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, and Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), Punjab branch successfully organized an international webinar on the occasion of World Pharmacist Day i.e. 25th September. The talk “Regulatory affairs and its role in pharmaceutical industry” was delivered by Ms Vibha Malhotra, Regulatory Affairs, Pfizer/Viatris, Sydney, Australia, an alumnus of UIPS.

Professor Indu Pal Kaur, Chairperson, UIPS & Secretary, IPA, Punjab Branch, extended a cordial welcome and emphasized on the role of pharmacy professionals in various regulatory processes.

Professor Poonam Piplani, Convenor, Lecture organising Team introduced the esteemed chief guest and noted speaker of the day. The Chief Guest of the event, Professor Tilak Raj Bhardwaj, Advisor to the Chancellor, Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology, Baddi (Solan), Himachal Pradesh, Former Vice-Chancellor, BUEST and Former Chairperson UIPS, highlighted the role of India as “Pharmacy of the World” and also the emerging scope of Pharmacy in India.

Ms Vibha Malhotra initiated her talk by introducing the concept of regulatory affairs (RA). Citing the examples of the Elixir Sulphanilamide and Thalidomide disasters, she apprised the students of the evolution of regulatory affairs in the world and the role of rigorous regulatory checks that a pharmaceutical product undergoes for ensuring safety and efficacy on its path from the laboratory to the clinics. She further elucidated the significance of pharmaceutical regulatory bodies in the world, and threw light on the liaison role of RA professionals and their expertise in making workable plans for different regulatory processes.

https://propertyliquid.com

The talk was followed by an enthusiastic round of Q/A session involving students, researchers as well as UIPS faculty. The talk was successfully concluded by a vote of thanks and felicitation by Professor Indu Pal Kaur.

*MC Chandigarh conducts joint cleaning and enforcement drive at Hallomajra*

FIRST AID TRAINING PROGRAMME

/in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Chandigarh September 25, 2021

For Detailed News-

Today, i.e. September 25th, 2021, the students of Masters in Social Work (MSW) 3rd semester were imparted with the first AID Training by Dr Rakesh Khullar, Ex-Medical Officer, Health Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

He shared the three P formula – Preserve life, Prevent Injury and Promote Recovery as the most crucial aspects in First AID. He said that saving the life of the individual after any accident or injury is the most important task. We should also work on avoiding the injuries, as prevention is better than cure. He emphasized the role of promoting the recovery rate by undertaking appropriate steps.  He shared the importance of the golden hour, which is the first hour after any injury as the most crucial in saving the life of the individual.  He said that the person who met with an accident should be taken to the hospital at the earliest.

He also demonstrated to the students the exact way of washing hands with other hygiene maintaining activities. He shared the importance of using soaps over other material and how to have maximum foam from the soaps. He also shared various precautions to be taken-up after any animal bite like dog, cat, rat or monkey. The most important thing after animal bite is to wash it under running tap water for at least 15 minutes and rush to the doctor immediately for it’s vaccination. He gave the RICE acronym in case of a foot sprain in which Rest, Icing, Compression and Elevation are the most important aspects that we have to follow.

https://propertyliquid.com

Gaurav Gaur, Chairperson, Centre for Social Work also addressed the students and said that all these training programmes are meant to enhance the capacity of students. He said that all the skills learnt today would be useful in future especially in the fieldwork to all of them.

Himani Pant one of the students who attended the session said that “ it was an eye opening session for me and I really liked the way all these things were conveyed to us and especially the RICE acronym” Tanya Chandel welcomed the resource person and Tabisha Kanwar, from MSW – 3rd semester proposed a formal vote of thanks.

*MC Chandigarh conducts joint cleaning and enforcement drive at Hallomajra*

French expert team from EU & AFD visits 24×7 water supply projects sites

/in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Evaluated Scope of work taken in the 24×7 project

Chandigarh, September 24:- The French expert team from EU and AFD today visited Water Works of Sector-39, Chandigarh and studied the existing infrastructure viz-a-viz the scope of work taken in the 24×7 project was evaluated.

For Detailed News-

Accompanied by the senior officers of Public Health Circle, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh the team also visited Maloya Resettlement Colony and discussed to explore the provisions of continuous water supply in the colony. The team also studied the Grievance Addressable Mechanism of MCC and visited Rose Club, Sector-16 Chandigarh.

The water connections mechanisms and Bill dispute redressal mechanism were also reviewed by EU/AFD team by visiting billing office at Sector -18, Chandigarh. Provisions taken to improve the quality of life in Sanjay Colony were discussed at length and the team had a first hand information on the present status of the colony by visiting the same.

https://propertyliquid.com

The team also visited Sector-17 MCC office . Thereafter, discussions were held to finalize the Monitoring as Evaluation tools of the Project. The important dates of the projects/time lines w.r.t. signing of Credit Facility Agreement and Project Agreement were deliberated. The provisions for engaging Long Term Technical Assistance were discussed and the Mission ended on a positive note to proceed further.

*MC Chandigarh conducts joint cleaning and enforcement drive at Hallomajra*

DDNSS organized a webinar on India’s National Security Futures

/in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , /by

Chandigarh September 24, 2021

The Department of Defence and National Security Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh  organized a special lecture on the theme ‘India’s National Security Futures’ by Lt Gen Raj Shukla YSM,SM, GOC-in-C Army Training Command, Shimla through online mode.

For Detailed News-

Gen Shukla in his address brought out the seven key postulates that can shape and define the national security futures viz information,  role of technology, Artificial Intelligence, digitalization, R&D, foreign policy and economic buildup, capacity building, Border Management, climatic issues and civil-military fusion. He  mentioned how everything happening around us is linked to the domain of National Security.  He first brought out the effects of pandemic and how it has affectively disturbed the health services, economic buildup, social structure and the geo-politics of the world. He further highlighted the role of information in national security wherein sharing and assimilating the right information at the right time is key to secure your domain at the larger perspective.

He further added that the nation has to strengthen its Artificial Intelligence (AI) vis-a-vis its neighbours and beyond.  In addition to enhance our AI, the nation also has to work profusely on technological research and development. The changing technology has changed the parameters of war fighting and the future of armed forces is not limited to the borders but has to look beyond their area of interest and reach. The strategic depth is what the nations are looking for and that can only be achieved by enhancing our assets.  

The speaker aptly emphasized on the significance of foreign policy too. The present world order has called for a more strong yet supple foreign policy wherein country’s national interest should not be compromised. The Geo-political, geo-economic conditions define country’s stature in conjunction with its foreign policy and decision making.

https://propertyliquid.com

Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor Panjab University graced the event as Chief Guest and shared his views on the role, contribution and the supreme sacrifice the armed forces have made in the security of the nation. He highlighted the significance of discipline like national security in raising the consciousness amongst the masses, to acknowledge the hardship of the forces and contribute to nation building.  

Earlier, Dr Jaskaran Singh Waraich, Chairperson, introduced the speaker to the audience and welcomed all the distinguished dignitaries who joined the special lecture.

Later Gen. Shukla answered the various queries raised by the audience. The lecture was presided by Prof Rakesh Datta. The webinar was attended by various notable personalities like Lt. Gen K J Singh (Retd) former Army Commander, Western Command; Maj Gen Amarjit Singh (Retd) Director Gyan Chakra, members of Gyan Chakra and Gyan Setu think tanks, Senior veterans, serving armed forces personnel, university faculty, research scholars and students from various departments of the University.