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पंचकूला और कालका में 12 जुलाई  को राष्ट्रीय लोक अदालत का आयोजन

PU Foundation Day celebrations

Chandigarh October 14, 2019

Youth to Play Important Role in Nation Building- Anurag Thakur

‘Youth to become job creator and not job seeker’ said Sh. Anurag Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, while addressing the gathering during Panjab University Foundation Day celebrations, here today. He urged the youth to play important role in nation building. The whole World is looking at India since India has more than 65% below the age of 35 and 50% of its population below the age of 25, he added.


        He motivated the young generation of 21st century to take India to greater heights. While appreciating the iconic alumni of PU in every field, urged to take ahead cleanliness drive to make India a clean campus which would be a befitting tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. He urged the youth to re-prioritise their priorities to nurture their capabilities for the societal transformation. He asked the youth to understand their inner strength to create their own fate and contribute in making a strong nation. 


        Sh. Thakur appreciated the tree plantation drive undertaken by PU and he himself planted a tree today before the start of the programme. He also urged the media to create awareness regarding various societal issues related to conservation of water, environment etc. In line with boost to innovation, research and startups by Govt. of India, PU to take lead in this regard. The Union Minister assured of all help to PU for future projects.


        S. Manpreet Singh Badal, Minister of Finance, Government of Punjab in his address said that PU is one of the oldest Universities in India established in 1882 and since then, is shaping the character of Punjab and surrounding areas. The character of State of Punjab in protecting the dignity and honour of India since ages, is shaped through Colleges and University which is also projected through hope, courage and glory for the nation. He urged the youth not to shirk from their responsibilities in taking India ahead. For meaningful society, it is the youth only who can make India or break
India.

        Earlier, Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh in his welcome address, listed various achievements of PU including recently received MAKA Trophy for overall sports in India. Talking on the vision of the University, PU VC said that all steps are being taken to make it a world class institution of higher learning
by continuous faculty development programmes and upgradation of infrastructure to international standards, inviting eminent scholars, partnerships with top ranking Universities for teaching, research, training and consultancy, encouraging the patenting of research outcome etc.

        Those present included Sh. Satyapal Jain, Additional Solicitor General of India and PU Fellow, PU Fellows, former PU Vice Chancellors, Prof. Shankarji Jha, Dean of University Instructions, Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, Prof. Parvinder Singh, Controller of Examination, Prof. Sanjay Kaushik, Dean College Development Council, Prof. Emanual Nahar, Dean Student Welfare, Prof. Neena Capalash, DSW(W), Sh. Vikram Nayyar, Finance & Development Officer, Chairpersons, PU Faculty, Research Scholars and students.

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8th DST Inspire Internship Programme

Chandigarh October 14, 2019

DST Inspire Internship Program Centre, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh is going to organise 7th DST Inspire Internship Camp from October 15-19, 2019.Bhatnagar Awardees, Academy Fellows and Eminent Scientists from IISc, IITs, IISERs, NIPERs, DRDO, CSIR, DST, DBT, central/state universities, research centres like TIFR, NBRC, BARC, NCL, JNCASR, NCBS etc. in the science streams will be visiting Panjab University to motivate young generation with their scientific experiences. Their visit and interaction with Panjab University faculty will foster research and teaching collaborations. 500+ meritorious science students (class XI/XII) from specifically from Haryana, and tricity will be participating in the 8th DST Inspire Internship Program.

        Inauguration will be on Oct 15, 2019 at University Law Auditorium at 9.00 am. Vice Chancellor Professor Raj Kumar is the Chief Guest of Function. You are cordially invited for inauguration. We will be pleased have you at function. Students will be attending lectures at University Law Auditorium in the morning and laboratory sessions in all science departments in sector 14 as well as in sector 25 in the afternoon/evening from Oct 15-19, 2019.

        This is major outreach activity of Panjab University. It will facilitate getting good points for NAAC/NIRF and will enhance Panjab University peer review by society and other stake holders for NIRF ranking by MHRD. You are requested to depute concerned person and also inform the media persons to cover the DST Camp activities.

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पंचकूला और कालका में 12 जुलाई  को राष्ट्रीय लोक अदालत का आयोजन

3 Days International Seminar commenced today at PU

Chandigarh: 

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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UIPS CONVOCATION

Chandigarh:

University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh completes its glorious 75 years and the 5th
Convocation is another milestone event in the celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee year, organized, here today.

            Dr. Navneet Puri, the founder, Chairman & CEO, Nevakar, Inc, New Jersey, Centre of Excellence, USA and an alumnus of UIPS, in his convocation address while sharing the roadmap of  his professional journey, he motivated students to adopt Life lessons such as not to work in boundaries, keep expanding their horizons, undergo continuous
introspection, get exposure to different environments and be comfortable with the uncertainties of life.

            He announced initiation of collaborative programme between UIPS and Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, which will include a Fellowship cum training Programme for Postgraduate UIPS students at Rutgers followed by their industrial training at Nevakar Inc. to be sponsored by Dr Navneet Puri. He also shared his personal and special moments of UIPS, 28 years ago.

            Professor Shankarji Jha, Dean University Instructions and officiating Vice Chancellor, PU, in his address said that the meaning of education is defined not only by attending the lectures but also by its practical application.

            Professor Anil Kumar, Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, administered the “Pharmacist’s Oath for Code of
Pharmaceutical Ethics”. A total of 86 students including 46 B.Pharm and 40 M.Pharm were conferred their degrees.

            The valedictorian of the year from B.Pharm Mr Waseem Ali and M.Pharm Miss Tanvi Gupta delivered their heartfelt speeches on how the UIPS nurtured and shaped them and their future both personally and professionally.

            The Chairperson, UIPS Professor Kanwaljit Chopra introduced the Guest of Honor and in her welcome address highlighted the collective contribution of the faculty, staff, students and alumni in building this institute over a span of 7 ½ decades. While giving blessings to all the students, she shared with them the mantra of success to aim high, soar high but always remain grounded.

             Earlier, the event began with a peek into the illustrious 75 years of the Institute starting from its pre-independence humble beginning in the year 1944 at Lahore.

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PU lost one of its iconic scientists

Chandigarh October 6, 2019

 Panjab University is sad with the demise of one of its iconic and world renowned scientist Prof.Dharam Vir Singh Jain in the early hours of Sunday, 6th October 2019 in PGI.
       

Prof. Jain was born in Hansi, in erstwhile Punjab on 16th June 1933. He obtained B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc. in Chemistry from University of Delhi, M.S. and Ph.D. in Mathematics (1954-58) from University of Southern California, USA. Prof. D V S Jain and Prof. S. V. Kessar were Ph.D. scholars at University of Southern California at the same time. He returned to India in 1958 and joined as Lecturer, University of Delhi, moved to PU as Reader (1963), subsequently became Professor in Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh. He served as Director, Regional sophisticated Instrumentation Centre (1985-87 & 1992-95) and INSA senior scientist (1996-2001). He was serving as Professor Emeritus and INSA Honorary Scientist at Chemistry Department, Panjab University.


        Prof.D.V.S. Jain worked in several areas of physical and theoretical chemistry. His major scientific contributions included understanding the thermodynamic and transport properties of binary mixtures of short chain n-alkanes. He published over 150 research papers in international journals, written 7 books and edited 2 books. He was member of Editorial boards of number of journals and publication committee of the IUPAC. He supervised 24 Ph.D. scholars and over 50 M.Sc./M.Phil.


        Prof. Jain was recipient of S.R.Patil Award, J.C.Ghosh Award, K.S.G. Doss Award, R. P.Mitra Award, Silver medal of CRSI, Platinum Jubilee Lecture of ISCA and Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary lecture of INSA. He was Fellow of all the three
national  Science Academies of India.  As Fellow of Indian National Science Academy , he served as its Editor of Publications (1987-90), and its Secretary-1994-96.


        Prof. Jain donated a sum of Rs. 50 lakhs to set up Smt. PremLata Jain and Prof. D.V.S. Jain Research Foundation at Department of Chemistry, Panjab University. This foundation has been created for the promotion of scientific research in Panjab University. Prof. Jain was an able administrator and served as a nominated member of the  Panjab University Senate  from 2012-2019. He also co-authored (with Dr V K Anand) the biography of the Panjab University titled ‘The Flight of Phoenix’ in the commemorative 125th Birth year of the University.
       

With the passing away of Prof. D V S Jain, the nation has lost an eminent scientist. 

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PU VC met PUCSC

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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Applications for Shiv Nath Rai Kohli Memorial Mid-Career Best Scientist Award

Chandigarh:

 Panjab University has sought Nominations/Applications for the prestigious Shiv Nath Rai Kohli Memorial Mid-career Best Scientist Award for 2019.  The award comprises of Rs. 1 lakh and citation. The award will be presented during the Annual Convocation of the University in 2020.

The annual award was instituted by Prof. R.K. Kohli, Vice-Chancellor of Central University of Punjab, in the memory of his father.  Nominations preferablyonline ( https://sites.google.com/site/snrkohliaward/) or as Hardcopy in the prescribed Format enclosed in an envelope marked Confidential: Shiv Nath Rai Kohli Memorial Mid-career Best Scientist Award-2019 mustreach the Office of the Dean Research, Vice Chancellor’s Office, Panjab University, Chandigarh latest by  December 31, 2019, 5.00PM.  The Guidelines, Eligibility Conditions, Terms and Conditions and the Prescribed Format of the Nomination/Application Form can be downloaded from the official website:
https://sites.google.com/site/snrkohliaward/


 Perspective mid-career scientists/researchers, must bean Indian and not above 50 years as on by 31st December 2019, can apply.  Even self-nomination is allowed. He/She must be actively engaged in research in Panjab University /Regional Centres of Panjab University or its affiliated colleges / Central University of Punjab /member institutions of CRIKC / Research and educational institutions located in Chandigarh or the State of Punjab in any of the areas of research including sciences, humanities, medical science, dentistry, microbial science, commerce, business management,
languages, sports science, library science, computers, engineering (any stream) and others. 


        A number and quality of published research papers in indexed journals and patents in any field (sciences, humanities, medical science, dentistry, microbial science, commerce, business management, languages, sports science, library science, computers, engineering any stream, and others) based on work done in India, independently or in a team or in collaboration with other Indian institutions will be considered.

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UIPS Convocation

Chandigarh October 4, 2019

Panjab University Pharmaceutical Sciences Convocation is being held on October 10, 2019. Dr. Navneet Puri, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Nevakar, Inc., NJ Center of Excellence, USA will be the Chief Guest. Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, PU will preside over the function. The details are as follows:-

Venue:          English Auditorium, PU
Date:           October 10, 2019
Time:           10.30 am

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PU Students win prizes

Chandigarh:

 The students namely Lovepreet Kaur Dhanoa of Diploma in Forensic Science & Criminology in the Department of Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh won Individual Prize in Giddha under Panjab University Giddha Team in 61st Zonal Youth & Heritage Festival held from September 27 to 30, 2019 organized by Government College of
Commerce and Business Administration, Sector 50, Chandigarh.   

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UIPS, PU Faculty bags a major BIRAC research project

Chandigarh:

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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