CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU) Chandigarh, has announced the second round of counselling for B.Ed admission 2026 for colleges of Education located in Chandigarh. The physical counselling for candidates outside the Chandigarh pool will be held on August 26th, while UT pool candidates will be scheduled for August 27th, 2026. The counselling sessions will take place at the Hall of Rajiv Gandhi…
AMRITSAR: The P.G. Department of Music, Khalsa College Amritsar (KCA), organized an insightful Extension Lecture and Declamation Contest on the theme “The Scientific Impact of Indian Raga and Classical Instruments on Cancer Radiation” The programme aimed to acquaint students with the emerging interdisciplinary relationship between Indian classical music, sound, science and oncology. The lecture…
CHANDIGARH: Dr. Depinder Kaur, a retired principal with extensive experience in the education field recently assumed charge as Academic member of the Punjab Educational Tribunal. The Punjab Government, vide an official notification, has appointed Dr. Depinder Kaur as Academic member of the Punjab Educational Tribunal for a term of three-year. After assuming charge, Dr. Depinder Kaur expressed her…
CHANDIGARH: The Department of Indian Theatre, Panjab University, Chandigarh, organized the inaugural day of its Induction Program, for the newly admitted students, marking the beginning of their academic and creative journey in theatre. The program featured an engaging interaction with Prof. Sunita Dhir, former Head, Department of Theatre and Television, Punjabi University, Patiala. An…
MOHALI: Rayat Bahra University (RBU) hosted a state-level seminar dedicated to the 650th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj, bringing together spiritual leaders, academicians, government representatives and students to deliberate on the Guru’s timeless message of equality, dignity and social harmony. The seminar, organised as part of the Punjab Government’s year-long celebrations, was…
CHANDIGARH; The Punjab Government has approved a hike of over 120% in their salaries. The decision will benefit around 1,100 teachers, taking their monthly pay from around ₹10,000 to over ₹22,000 and reaffirming the government’s commitment that those shaping Punjab’s future must themselves receive fair compensation, dignity and due recognition. An official spokesman affirmed his government will…
LUDHIANA: Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, and Pure Health Food and Nutrition (PHFN), Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for technical consultancy in the formulation and quality assessment of dog feed under its CANIDAY brand. Dr. JPS Gill, Vice-Chancellor, appreciated the collaboration and stated, “This MoU is a significant…
CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has revised the admission schedule for the Academic Session 2026-27. For all UG, PG, Advanced Diploma and Certificate Courses under Odd Semester Programmes, the last date for registration of the online admission form is October 5, 2026, except for B.Ed, MBA, ADGS and ADFE&M Semester-I. The last date for…
MOHALI: Rayat Bahra University today concluded its four-day orientation programme, “Nexions – Class of 2026”, organised to welcome newly admitted students and familiarise them with the university’s academic environment, campus life and opportunities for holistic development. Gurvinder Singh Bahra, Chancellor of Rayat Bahra University and Vice-Chairman of the Rayat Bahra Group of Institutes (RBGI),…
AMRITSAR : The Post Graduate Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Khalsa University, Amritsar (KUA), in collaboration with Khalsa College, Amritsar (KCA), organized a special guest lecture on the occasion of World Photography Day. The theme of the session was “Capture the Moment, Tell Your Story.” The programme was held at the Seminar Hall of the Sikh History Research Centre.…
LUDHIANA: The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Landscape Nursery has made available a wide range of colorful chrysanthemum, commonly known as Guldaudi, at highly subsidized rates for flower lovers. Known as the “Autumn Queen,” chrysanthemum is one of the most popular winter-season flowers. The plant is available in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes, with blooms ranging from small…
LUDHIANA: The Oilseeds Section, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has been conferred the Best Performer Award under the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Rapeseed-Mustard for its outstanding research performance and significant contribution to rapeseed-mustard improvement at the national level. The award was presented during…
AMRITSAR : The Post Graduate Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Khalsa University, Amritsar (KUA), in collaboration with Khalsa College, Amritsar (KCA), organized a special guest lecture on the occasion of World Photography Day. The theme of the session was “Capture the Moment, Tell Your Story.” The programme was held at the Seminar Hall of the Sikh History Research Centre.…
CHANDIGARH : Bringing laurels to Punjab, Dinesh Kumar, a Teacher at Government Victoria Girls Senior Secondary School, Patiala, has won the prestigious National Teachers' Award 2026 for his exemplary contribution to education. Notably, the award, one of the highest honours for educators in the country, is conferred by the President of India on Teachers' Day, September 5, every year in recognition…
KAPURTHALA: The I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKG PTU) main campus Kapurthala organized an insightful and creative guest lecture to commemorate "World Photography Day". This event was initiated & executed by University's Department of Journalism and Mass Communication. The programme aimed to acquaint students with the practical aspects of photography and enhance their understanding of…
CHANDIGARH: Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh has issued a schedule for submission of examination forms and fees for UG, PG, Professional, Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses under the semester and annual systems. For the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th semesters under the Odd Semester system, the online examination form portal has been made available from August 18, 2026. The…
LUDHIANA: An exposure visit of second-year students of BSc (Hons.) Fashion Designing programme to Vardhman Apparels in Ludhiana was organized under the guidance of Dr Harminder Kaur Saini, Head, Department of Apparel and Textile Science, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU). This visit was aimed to provide students with practical exposure of the various operations in an apparel industry. A total…
LUDHIANA: As the four-year tenure of Dr Satbir Singh Gosal as Vice Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, draws to a close on August 18, the University witnessed a series of warm and deeply appreciative farewell meetings that brought together the institution’s officers, faculty and employee unions and the Vice Chancellor’s personal office team. Across the three interactions,…
JALANDHAR: I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKG PTU) Jalandhar, Kapurthala, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICT Academy with the objective of strengthening industry-academia collaboration and creating enhanced opportunities for faculty development, skill enhancement, research and industry-oriented academic initiatives. The MoU was signed by Prof. (Dr.) Yadwinder Singh…
CHANDIGARH: Presenting the four-and-a-half-year status report of school education, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that the Bhagwant Mann government has transformed the Punjab’s education system through a ₹2,300 crore reform programme, with Punjab surpassing Kerala to emerge as No. 1 in school education in the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog Report 2026-27.…
CHANDIGARH : The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Punjab, launched the current edition of Project Aawaaz with a two-day residential induction training for over 62 Art Teachers, designated as Art Mentors, from all 23 districts of Punjab. The training was conducted on 11 and 12 August 2026, with participants arriving on 10 August. Under SCERT Punjab, Project Aawaaz is…
BATHINDA: Central University of Punjab (CU Punjab) celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic spirit and enthusiasm, bringing together the University fraternity to remember the sacrifices behind India’s freedom and reaffirm its commitment to nation-building. The celebrations began with the singing of the National Song. To mark the occasion, the Hon’ble Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof.…
MOHALI: The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S. Nagar, is organizing a five-days Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Advanced Analytical Techniques” from 17th to 21stAugust 2026 for faculty members of Government Polytechnic Colleges of Punjab. The programme is being organized in collaboration with the Department of Technical Education & Industrial…
CHENNAI : The Tamil Nadu Assembly’s latest resolution opposing NEET has failed to end protests in Chennai, with campaigners insisting that only the complete abolition of the centralised medical entrance examination can protect disadvantaged students. Two separate agitations are continuing in Tiruvottiyur and Egmore. In Tiruvottiyur, former Indian Revenue Service officer Balamurugan has been on an…
