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Three Days International Seminar on “Glorious Legacy of Guru Nanak in the Era of Globalization” was inaugurated here today to celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Shri G.S. Gill, Former Additional Advocate General, Rajasthan in his inaugural address, elaborated upon the legacy of Guru Nanak’s teachings by explaining the important historical events of Guru’s life.

Prof Gurinder Singh Mann, Santa Barbara University, California, USA in his keynote address, highlighted the multidimensional perspectives of Guru Nanak’s philosophy historically and geographically by giving stress on Guru’s teachings of truth, equality of humans, peace, women rights and brotherhood.

Prof Shankar Ji Jha, Dean of University Instructions and Officiating Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, in his presidential remarks stressed on adopting Guru’s philosophy in daily lives.

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Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, Panjab University, Chandigarh while introducing the seminar theme stressed on implementation of principles of  Shri Guru Nanak. While quoting from Gurubani, he added that the message of controlling ego and ensuring welfare of all is clearly mentioned in Shri Guru Granth Sahib which should be followed
by all. He elaborated the concept of “Kirat Karo, Nam Japo te Vand Chhako”.  Prof Jatinder Grover, Dean, Faculty of Education, welcomed the international and national delegates.

Second session was devoted to the theme “Spiritual Foundations of Humanism and Sikhism”. It was chaired by Dr. N.S. Virk, Deputy Chairman, Punjabi Sahitya Academy, Haryana who spoke on his experiences of adopting Guru Nanak’s messages of mental and spiritual realization. Prof Balkar Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala and Prof Yograj Angrish, Punjab University, Chandigarh were distinguished speakers on the dice. Papers were presented on the theme by the faculty and research scholars arrived from different parts of India. Second session’s proceedings were coordinated by Prof Uma Sethi, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Third session was devoted to the theme “Guru Nanak’s Concept of Egalitarian Society”. It was chaired by Prof Sukhdev Singh Sirsa, Panjab University, Chandigarh who stressed on the social relevance of Guru Nanak’s teachings. Prof Sohinder Bir Singh, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar; Prof Paramvir Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala and Shri Kesar Singh Neer, Calgary, Canada were distinguished speakers on the dice. Papers were presented on the theme by the faculty and research scholars arrived from different parts of India. Third session’s proceedings were coordinated by Dr Amardeep Kaur, MCM DAV College, Chandigarh.

The above Seminar will hold discussions on various themes relating to Guru Nanak’s teachings and philosophy from 11-13 October, 2019 at Golden Jubilee Hall and ICSSR Hall of Panjab University, Chandigarh.

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Chandigarh:

The Office Bearers i.e. Mr. Chetan Chaudhary, President, Mr. Rahul Kumar, Vice- President, Mr. Tegbir Singh, Secretary and Mr. Manpreet Singh Mahal, Joint Secretary of the newly elected Panjab University Campus Students Council along with Prof. Emanual Nahar, Dean Student Welfare and Prof. Neena Capalash, Deans Student Welfare (W) today met the Vice-Chancellor in his Office.  The Vice-Chancellor welcomed the newly elected members.  He gave his best wishes to the Council for successful tenure i.e 2019-20. The Vice-Chancellor also suggested some programmes for the betterment of students’ community as well as Panjab University, Chandigarh.

        The Vice-Chancellor suggested that in the coming days Students’ Council to celebrate 550th Anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji at the University level with enthusiasm and with full involvement.  He also added said that Council and authority should work together for Swachh Bharat Mission. Council should help to bring the University at position no.1 in terms of cleanliness.

The Vice-Chancellor also appreciated the efforts of last year’s Wardens, Students, University Security who did lot of efforts to make Panjab University ‘No Vehicle Zone’ and also suggested Students Council to focus on the use of bicycle in the University and try to implement vehicle ban in the Campus. Regarding plantation in the University, the Vice-Chancellor said that our University aimed to increase green belt in the University by planting trees and each of the Council members should take responsibility for more plantation especially in the South Campus.

During this meeting he discussed a programme ‘Earn While Learn’ and also suggested to organize job fair and technical events to increase placement alongwith culture fests. The Vice-Chancellor also explained that NAAC rating will be declared after sometimes.  They will have to focus to improve rating of the University.

        The members of the Students Council discussed the various problems of the students and hostels.  The Council promised to cooperate and support the authority from time to time on the various issues.  They assured full cooperation to the Deans Student Welfare and Vice-Chancellor. 

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Under the scheme of Small Business Innovation Research Initiative (SBIRI) implemented through Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) a project worth Rs 113.07 lakh has been sanctioned to Dr Indu Pal Kaur, Professor of
Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University and Mr Jaspreet Singh Gulati, Director, Hitech Formulations Pvt Ltd, Chandigarh by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. The project has been funded with an aim to promote collaborative research on topical delivery of antifungal. The fund will further support the formulation of advanced products like cream, gel, lotion, and shampoos as per patented technology at industrial level.

        UIPS already has a licence agreement on this patented technology which is ready to go for scale-up at Hitech Formulations. This patented technology improves the stability of antifungal agents, possesses longer residence in skin, casues no or negligible local side effects and reduces risk of fungal resistance. Owing to these merits, the technology is proposed to have advantages over other marketed topical antifungal products.

        The collaboration between Professor Indu Pal Kaur, UIPS with several Pharmaceutical Industries including Hitech Formulations Pvt. Ltd., is perceived to translate the research carried out in the lab to a marketable product for the benefit
of the society.

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 The Mother Teresa Vanity Club of the Institute of Educational Technology and Vocational Education (IETVE), Panjab University, Chandigarh organized cleanliness drive, here todasy and Classroom Decoration to commemorates 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Rekha Rani, Coordinator of the Club. The different groups of students of each class were assigned the specific area for the cleanliness drive. All the faculty members and students of the Institute participated in this cleanliness drive enthusiastically.   Also, Inter class ‘Classroom
Decoration Competition’ was held. The classroom of B.A.B.Ed. Semester-I was declared as the best decorated classroom by the judges- Mrs. Prabhdeep Kaur and Dr. Jagdeep Kumar.

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