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06 Nov

Panjab University student body calls for ‘PU Bachao Morcha’ on Nov 10 after Centre puts overhaul decision on hold

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National Times Bureau :- The Panjab University student body has called for a massive protest on November 10 against the October 28 notification of the Centre that restructures the governing body of the university and its subsequent decision of putting the overhaul in abeyance. The Students Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU) has accused the Centre of making a mockery of the issue as “no notification has been cancelled and the government has merely tried to create confusion." In a notification released on Wednesday, the Union government had put on hold its decision to restructure the governing bodies of the Panjab…

05 Nov

Centre Reverses Decision to Dissolve Panjab University Senate After Strong Opposition

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Chandigarh, November 5, 2025 — The Central Government has officially withdrawn its notification that dissolved the Panjab University Senate, reversing an earlier decision that had drawn widespread criticism.The move follows strong objections from political leaders, academic associations, and student unions, who argued that the dissolution violated the university’s autonomous character and was inconsistent with constitutional principles.The Punjab Government had earlier declared its intention to contest the decision in the High Court, stating that the Centre’s action undermined the state’s role in the functioning of the university.By restoring the Senate, the government has defused a growing confrontation over control of one…

01 Nov

Centre Dissolves Panjab University’s 59-Year-Old Senate and Syndicate, Restructures Governance System

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National Times Bureau :- In a major decision announced on Punjab Day, the Central Government has dissolved Panjab University’s (PU) 59-year-old Senate and Syndicate, bringing a complete change to the way the university is governed. The Syndicate, which earlier had elected members, will now be fully nominated — marking a clear shift from political influence to academic control. Panjab University, founded in Lahore in 1882 and re-established in Chandigarh in 1966, has seen its biggest administrative change in decades. The new structure, notified under the PU Act, 1947, ends the Graduate constituency and reduces the Senate’s size from 90 to…

12 Aug

Panjab University Hostel Fraud: Rs.60 Lakh Transferred to Former Employee’s Account

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National Times Bureau :- A Rs.60 lakh embezzlement case has surfaced at the Dr. Sushil Nayar Working Women Hostel of Panjab University (PU), involving alleged misappropriation of students’ hostel fees. The university administration has filed an FIR, and police have begun an investigation into the matter. Sources confirmed that the inquiry committee formed earlier has already submitted its report. The scam allegedly took place during the tenure of former hostel warden Prof. Avneet Kaur. A former daily-wage female employee, who worked at the hostel, is accused of transferring nearly Rs.60 lakh into her personal bank account. She was suspended following…

27 Jul

Panjab University Earns Copyright for Groundbreaking AI Tool That Reconstructs Faces from Jawbones

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant leap forward for forensic science, researchers at Panjab University have developed an artificial intelligence-based facial reconstruction system capable of recreating human faces with up to 95% accuracy, using nothing more than the dimensions of the jaw and teeth. This pioneering technology, now officially copyrighted by the Copyright Office of the Government of India, could revolutionize disaster victim identification (DVI) and forensic investigations, especially in scenarios where facial features are damaged or destroyed, such as plane crashes, bombings, or natural disasters. The AI models were created by a multidisciplinary team led by Professor Kewal Krishan…

08 Jul

Harjot Bains Demands Rollback of PU’s ‘Dictatorial’ Admission Affidavit, Citing Threat to Campus Democracy

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Chandigarh, July 8, 2025 — Punjab Higher Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has lashed out at Panjab University’s new requirement for fresh students to submit an affidavit as part of the 2025–26 admissions process, condemning the move as “dictatorial and arbitrary.”In a strongly worded letter to Panjab University Vice Chancellor, Bains demanded an immediate review of the policy, questioning its legality, procedural correctness, and implications for democratic life on campus.Bains, who serves as an ex-officio member of the university’s Senate, expressed doubts over whether the controversial affidavit was drafted and implemented through proper channels like the Senate or Syndicate. “This…

31 May

Panjab University Renaming Row: Student Council President Anurag Dalal Apologizes but Avoids Clarifying Letter

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Chandigarh, May 31, 2025 — Anurag Dalal, President of the Panjab University Student Council, has issued a public apology amid a growing controversy surrounding his recent proposal to rename the university. The apology, directed at the student community, came after significant backlash sparked by his letter recommending that Panjab University be renamed as "Punjab and Haryana University."While Dalal expressed regret for the unrest caused among students, he notably remained silent on the contents of the letter submitted to the Vice-Chancellor the document that ignited the controversy. His failure to address the rationale or intent behind the renaming suggestion has left…

30 Mar

Panjab University Student Murder Sparks Campus Outrage, Manhunt Underway

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Chandigarh, March 30, 2025: The campus of Panjab University is reeling following the violent death of Aditya Thakur, a student from Himachal Pradesh, who was murdered on March 28th. The incident has ignited widespread protests and calls for heightened security measures. Authorities have confirmed that CCTV footage has aided in the identification of the alleged perpetrators, and a large-scale manhunt is now in progress. "We are committed to apprehending those responsible for this heinous crime," stated a police spokesperson. "The investigation is proceeding with urgency." The university grounds became a focal point for student demonstrations, with large numbers of students…