Around 21790 students of Undergraduate/Post Graduate/Other Professional Courses including USOL/Private appeared today in the ongoing even semester online examinations being conducted by Panjab University, informed Dr. Jagat Bhushan, Controller of Examination, PU. Total of 73 exams were conducted in 2 slabs. COE informed that the exams went off smoothly without any issues.
Around 29706 students of Undergraduate/Post Graduate/Other Professional Courses including USOL/Private appeared today in the ongoing even semester online examinations being conducted by Panjab University, informed Dr. Jagat Bhushan, Controller of Examination, PU. Total of 44 exams were conducted in 2 slabs. COE informed that the exams went off smoothly without any issues.
A webinar on short story writers from Jammu and Kashmir was organized by the Department of Urdu, Panjab University, Chandigarh at the 8th online meeting of the Bazam-e-Adab here today.
Dr. Ali Abbas, Coordinator of the Department, highlighted the salient features of the Urdu literature produced by the region of Jammu and Kashmir. In her paper research scholar, Shamim talked about the social life as presented in the short stories of the region of Jammu & Kashmir.
Jaspreet Singh of the Persian Department presented the vote of thanks.
Around 66700 students of Undergraduate/Post Graduate/Other Professional Courses including USOL/Private appeared on Day 2 of the ongoing even semester online examinations being conducted by Panjab University, informed Dr. Jagat Bhushan, Controller of Examination, PU. Total of 49 exams were conducted on Day 2 of the Exams in 2 slabs of 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.
COE informed that the exams went off smoothly without any issues.
COE informed that around 2.3 lakh students will be taking various even exams being conducted by PU over the span of 34 days.
Around 42850 students of Undergraduate/Post Graduate/Other Professional Courses including USOL/Private have appeared today in the even semester online examination conducted by Panjab University which commenced today, informed Dr. Jagat Bhushan, Controller of Examination, PU. Total of 60 exams were conducted on Day 1 of the Exams in 2 slabs of 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.
COE informed that all the Colleges/Departments downloaded the question papers as per the scheduled time from PU Website.
Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor inquired and remained connected with COE for the smooth conduct of Online Exams.
COE informed that around 2.3 lakh students will be taking various even exams being conducted by PU over the span of 34 days.
Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh in an online interaction today with recently promoted PU faculty under Career Advancement Scheme, conveyed his felicitations for their promotions.
PU VC shared that the biggest challenge at present is to improve the PU Rankings and urged all to take concerted steps in improving the same and also, report all achievements, lectures, projects, patents to IQAC to convert every information into quantitative form. He shared his concerns for improving industry linkages with academia, and to identify areas of their interest in which they can excel which will go a long way in improving the perception of PU.
Prof. Kumar informed that the retired faculty of PU are like unprecedented assets and their expertise should be taken for the benefit of PU.
Later on, suggestions were taken from senior officials and the faculty members present in the meeting. Prof. Ashish Jain, Director, IQAC asked for all the information for the forthcoming NAAC visit.
Prof. Anupama Sharma, Dean Alumni Relations(DAR), PU informed that they are developing a website which will have exhaustive database of PU Alumni. She also shared that the office of Alumni Relations is offering small research projects for Social Science and Science Departments.
Prof. Anju Suri, Dean International Students, Prof. Ganga Ram Chaudhary, Director, CIL, and various other faculty members gave their fruitful suggestions on various aspects of improvements in the University.
To celebrate the International Yoga Day 2021 on the theme, Yoga for wellbeing, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a ”Virtual Yoga Practice for Healthy Well Being” by Yoga Expert & fitness enthusiast, Ms Kanica Nayyar today.
She recapitulated the term YOGA, means ‘unity’ or ‘oneness’ involving different practices to harmonize body and mind. She shared important key points, like prior permission of doctors in case of complicated diseases, each yoga movement involves breathing and one should go slow while practicing yoga to feel the body part and its problem, if any. With live practical session, she highlighted the benefits of Pranayama, Joint movements, and Asanas helpful in day-to-day life, with a special emphasis on predicaments everyone frequently encounters, such as lower back pain, cervical pain, thyroid, joint pains, stress removal, weight reduction and much more. She urged the participants to take up fitness as part of their daily lifestyle and reiterated the old wisdom, “A healthy mind resides in a healthy body’
Professor Indu Pal Kaur, Chairperson, UIPS and Program Organizer extended a cordial welcome to all the participants
Professor Poonam Piplani, Convener Lecture Organizing Team, spearheaded the entire event proceedings and introduced the young and dynamic speaker,Ms Kanica Nayyar who is a recognized Yoga Teacher and Fitness Enthusiast, and having more than 3 years of work experience. She is associated with one of the biggest fitness startups, Cultfit Healthcare Private Limited and implementing her learnings and serving in an efficient approach to the mankind across the globe.
All the faculty, students and staff members of UIPS joined the session and stretched out to mark the International Yoga Day. Around 100 participants attended the webinar.
An International Webinar on Gender and Media Equity was jointly organized by the Centre for Social Work, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology and Centre for Midwest and Central Asian Studies, Panjab University.
The key Speaker, Sh. Bajinder Pal Singh, Advisor, Media and Communications, University of Chulalonkogorn, Bangkok, talked about women in journalism , particularly from India and other South East Asian countries and the kind of issues that they face on the field .
Professor Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor Panjab University, remarked on the importance of the media for society at large .
The welcome address was given by Professor Monica Munjial Singh, Chairperson, Centre for Social Work and also while introducing the speaker, she said that he is from University in Bangkok which is the oldest university of Thailand and currently ranked amongst the top hundred global universities.
The concluding remarks were delivered by Professor Paru Bal Sidhu, Chairperson, Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
The formal vote of thanks was given by Professor Pampa Mukherjee, Honorary Director, Centre for Midwest and Central Asian Studies, Panjab University. It was a well attended webinar by faculty members, Post Graduate students and Research Scholars. A few women journalists from Kashmir also joined the International Webinar.
To mark the celebration of International Olympic Day, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized International Webinar on 23rd June, 2021 on the theme ‘Promotion of Integration and sustainable development through olympism’.
The collaborative partners were Dev Samaj College of Education, Chandigarh, IOA Olympic Education and Other Academic Matters Committee, International Olympic Academic Matters Committee, International Olympic Academy Participants Association India and National Council of Sports Science and Physical Education.
Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor of Panjab University, Chandigarh was the Chief Guest who embraced the pure Olympic values and presented his valuable words to encourage the integrity of sports globally. Inaugural Ceremony aligned with the welcome address by Patron, Prof Prashant Gautam and deliberation on the theme of webinar was conveyed by Dr. Rakesh Malik, Convener-cum-organizing Secretary. Addressal by Guest of Honour from India and across county was delivered by Mr. Abraham Elod Lajos ,Advisor of the Ministry of Sports and youth, Romania, Prof. L.B Laxmikanth Rathod ,Vice Chancellor, Palamuru University, Telangana and Christina N. Smith ,OLY, MSA, BKin, Canada. The fraternity of Education and Sports across the globe joined the event as Chairpersons, co-chairpersons, eminent speakers for Paper presentation and delegates. speakers namely Cindy Burteson (USA), Tatiana Mitrofanova (Russia), Dr. Anoma (Srilanka), Dr. Rakesh Tomar (Saudi Arabia), Panos Papageorgiou (Greece), Rolly Pagaspas (Philippines), Nir Abar (Israel), Fransiska Titroadisruja (Indonesia), Dr. Suman Pandey (India), Catherin (Ireland) and Dr. Madhuri (India) wonderfully presented their researches and views on the theme in the plenary sessions. Chairpersons expressed their prudent reflections critically summarizing each session.
The Valedictory ceremony was addressed by Convenor cum Organizing Secretary Dr. Neeru Malik with formal vote of thanks . The event was sponsored by Traditional Sports and Games Federation, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Sports Foundation, National Martial Arts Academy, The Association for National Sports Federations. The webinar had around 470 responses were recorded as feedback from a wide range of age group.
Centre for Social Work and Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology, Panjab University in collaboration with the Organization SANJEEVANI organized a webinar today on Cancer Awareness and Healthy LifeStyle .
Prof. Monica Munjial Singh, Dept. of Social Work and Prof. Paru Bal Sidhu, Dept. of AIHC&A gave the introductory remarks.
Founder of SANJEEVANI, Mrs. Ruby Ahluwalia talked about proper diet, proper breathing and building immunity to prevent cancer.
Ms Archita Verma, Member, SANJEEVANI gave an inspiring motivational talk on prevention and cure of cancer. The talks were followed by a Quiz in which one of the winners was Ms Sarika Dhiman, Research Scholar, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture& Archaeology. The webinar was well attended. All participants were issued an e-certificate by SANJEEVANI organization.
