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 A special issue on mental health of Indian Journal of Psychology was released by Prof. Shankarji Jha, Dean University Instructions and officiating Vice Chancellor, Panjab University.

        This issue has 25 articles contributed by some of the greatest experts in the field of mental health. The special significance of this issue is that it was dedicated to Professor Narendra Nath Wig (1932-2018), who was a world famous psychiatrist and founder of Dept of Psychiatry, PGI, Chandigarh.

        Prof Jha appreciated the efforts of the editorial team led by Prof Emeritus Jitendra Mohan, Dr Meena Sehgal, Prof Vipin Sobti, Prof Sanjeev Sharma, Dr.Archana SIngh. Dr. Meetu Khosla, Dr Shruti Shourie and Dr. Davinder Rana.

        Speaking on the occasion, Professor R K Singla, Dean Research said that this Journal brings special laurels to Panjab University as this has been included in the UGC Care list.

        Prof Jitendra Mohan said that this Journal carries on the message of Dr N N Wig who redefined clinical and psychiatric problems into mental health. Mental health concerns all, whether they are physicians, ayurvedic experts, yoga experts or people working in the field of positive psychology.

        This Journal is supported by ICSSR. Professor Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, Panjab University , Mr Sidharth Wig, son of Professor N N Wig; Dr Joshi, Secretary to Vice Chancellor and other experts attended the sombre event.

        Paying tributes to Dr Narendra Nath Wig, Professor Mohan said that he was a remarkable psychiatrist, excellent healer and an even more remarkable human being.
       

The exact message given by Professor Mukundan, Prof Gupta, Prof Parker, Prof Priti Arun, Prof Chavvi, and Prof Meetu Khosla is that one has to fight a battle against depression, anxiety, suicide ideation and drug abuse by adopting modern as well as ancient strategies.  The Journal carries the message that in modern society, mental health should be given top priority.

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Chandigarh September 30, 2019

Professor Rupinder Tewari, Coordinator, DST-Centre for Policy Research, Panjab University, Chandigarh has been invited to chair a session, ‘Future of SMEs and Startup Ecosystem’ during 5th Asian Innovation Forum to be held in Manila, Phillipines during October 3-5, 2019. Professor Tewari will also be delivering a scientific lecture on , ‘BIRAC-a Successful PPP Model for Stimulating Innovations (SMEs)’. In addition, he”ll dwell upon a study conducted by him and the scientific team of DST-CPR on recent inititaives of Government of India to stimulate Industry-Academia intercations in
Higher Education Institutes, National Research Laboratories and Industries.

        This forum has been created to make ‘Better Asia for Tomorrow’ through innovation as the expectations from the society has risen with increasing role of technology in our lives. Every year, the annual meeting of Asian Innovation Forum
attracts scientists, educationists and policy makers of Asian countries including Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Phillipines, Sri Lanka, Thailand etc. to share best practices for strenthening innovation ecosystem.

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Chandigarh September 28, 2019

As per the directions of Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Senate of Panjab University today considered the Agenda Item C-7 of Senate Meeting dated 22.08.2019, regarding extension in the term of appointment of Dean Student Welfare, Dean Student Welfare (Women) and Associate Dean Student Welfare. Prof. Raj Kumar, the Vice Chancellor, P.U., stated that, respecting the opinion and sentiments, emotions of the House, and also keeping in mind the best interests of the institution, the following was approved unanimously by the House: “That the recommendations of the Syndicate that Prof. Emanual Nahar, Dean Student Welfare, Prof. Neena Capalash, Dean Student Welfare (Women) and Prof. Ranjan Kumar, Associate Dean Student Welfare, be given extension in their term of appointment for one more year, i.e.  up to 31.05.2020”.

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Chandigarh September 27, 2019

Professor Archana R Singh from the School of Communication Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh delivered an interactive lecture on “The Infinite Dimensions of Art as Communication” as a part of the lecture series to celebrate the 550th year of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji   Birthday celebrations organised by the department of Art History & Visual Arts (Fine Arts). Prof Archana Singh is a member of many National Committees. This year she was nominated as Central Panel Jury member for the 66th Annual National Film Awards, Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of I&B, GOI She is also a Member of the Academic Council and Governing Council of Film and Television Institute of India by Ministry of I&B, GOI, Pune.

She has also held many administrative Positions during employment in Panjab University such as Warden, Kasturba Girls Hostel, Cultural Co-ordinator of Panjab University, Chairperson, School of Communication Studies, Coordinator, PU Radio,
Colloquium Coordinator, Editor, Panjab University Research Journal Social Sciences amongst others.

 Speaking on the occasion Professor Archana highlighted the various dimensions of art as a means of communication. She interacted with the students and guests and answered their queries. Professor Dr. Tirthankar Bhattacharya, Chairperson of the department informed the present audience that the department would be organizing
lectures and interactive sessions in the coming days to sensitive the students and art lovers about art as a visual medium of communication.

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