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Transfer policy not implemented: Teachers in rural schools do not get to teach in city schoolsSubscriber Only
May 08, 2018 10:51 IST
Teachers further said that due to this practice, students in rural schools suffered the most and teachers did not get the exposure to various backgrounds that students belonged to.
Tue, May 08, 2018
PU senators ask V-C to withdraw his affidavit on reforms from High CourtSubscriber Only
May 07, 2018 05:55 IST
The Syndicate’s recommendations, including withdrawal of the V-C’s powers and the affidavit, were widely debated with senators finally extracting a favourable decision, in which the registrar will now file a fresh representation to start the process of withdrawing the affidavit from the High Court.
Mon, May 07, 2018
Senate nod to 10 per cent fee hike for new students, five per cent for oldSubscriber Only
May 07, 2018 05:25 IST
Senators, however, managed to reduce the hike in examination fee down from Rs 200 to Rs 75 per semester
Mon, May 07, 2018New UGC formula for reservation of SC/ST: PU panel to make department-wise roster, to be ready in a weekSubscriber Only
May 04, 2018 03:10 IST
Earlier, the roster was made taking the whole university as a unit. But the only difference now is that the roster will be made according to departments or subjects and even the vacancies will be filled up accordingly.
Fri, May 04, 2018New UGC Norms: 60% Panjab University departments may not have SC/ST faculty posts soonSubscriber Only
May 03, 2018 05:41 IST
According to information, there are 1,400 sanctioned faculty posts in 78 teaching departments of the university. Out of these, 950 are for assistant professors, 300 for associate professors and 200 for professors.
Thu, May 03, 2018
‘Principals should be counselled on how to do their job’Subscriber Only
April 30, 2018 06:38 IST
Arvind Rana, president, SSA Teachers’ Welfare Association, talks to Oindrila Mukherjee about deteriorating environment in Chandigarh’s government schools in the light of harassment allegations by a teacher against a government school principal
Mon, Apr 30, 2018
2018-19 session: Panjab University Syndicate hikes fee by 10 per cent for new admissions, by 5 per cent for old studentsSubscriber Only
April 30, 2018 05:51 IST
The row over the affidavit regarding governance reforms submitted by Vice-Chancellor Arun Kumar Grover before the Punjab and Haryana High Court took a nasty turn when the V-C refused to withdraw the affidavit.
Mon, Apr 30, 2018Panjab University: PUSU members break away to form Students’ Federation of varsitySubscriber Only
April 29, 2018 09:52 IST
With the PUCSC set to complete its term in May, other student bodies have already sounded the election bugle either by campaigning for various causes or calling out the present student council for its shortcomings.
Sun, Apr 29, 2018Checking stubble burning in Punjab, govt urges Governor V P Singh BadnoreSubscriber Only
April 28, 2018 03:44 IST
Badnore said farmers of Punjab were knowledgeable and wanted options and solutions to their problems rather than awareness.
Sat, Apr 28, 2018
CBSE Class 12 Economics re-test: students expect tough paperSubscriber Only
April 25, 2018 08:51 IST
While police are probing the case, thousands of students will sit for a retest on Wednesday, hoping that this time there will be no hiccups.
Wed, Apr 25, 2018
Pakistan High Commissioner visits PU: ‘Academics can bridge gap between two nations’Subscriber Only
April 25, 2018 08:40 IST
“The negative impact could be neutralised by exchanging ideas and addressing concerns. The purpose is not only to reach academia, but the youth for improving perceptions,” said Sohail Mahmood who visited Panjab University on Tuesday.
Wed, Apr 25, 2018
Nearly 50 per cent govt schools in Chandigarh have no heads: PILSubscriber Only
April 22, 2018 15:16 IST
On April 17, the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a notice to the UT Administration on a plea seeking appointment of principals and heads at government schools in Chandigarh. It has also asked the administration to respond to the plea on May 9.
Sun, Apr 22, 2018
After two years of students’ struggle, PU launches formal equal opportunity cell for the disabledSubscriber Only
April 18, 2018 09:01 IST
Now, the varsity will route all its plans for disabled students through a three-member core committee, including the EOC-PwD coordinator, and a six-member student executive body.
Wed, Apr 18, 2018
Role of Punjabi Soldiers in World War I: ‘WWI was a tale of multiple Ramayanas all waiting to be told’Subscriber Only
April 17, 2018 09:22 IST
During the discussion, it came to light that 50 per cent of the recruits were Punjabi Muslims, 36 per cent Hindus, 12 per cent Sikhs and 1 to 2 per cent Christians.
Tue, Apr 17, 2018Panjab University anti-sexual harassment panel likely to wrap up case against dental professor in ‘10 days’Subscriber Only
April 12, 2018 09:53 IST
A student, on condition of anonymity, said, “The committee told us that a meeting will be held on April 10, but that did not happen. They need to fast-track the matter as our exams are about to begin.”
Thu, Apr 12, 2018
Chandigarh’s child rights body to Mount Carmel: Allow ‘expelled’ kids to attend school from todaySubscriber Only
April 11, 2018 07:37 IST
According to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, fee is a financial matter between the school authorities and parents.
Wed, Apr 11, 2018
You can’t expect Virat Kohli to become perfect bowler: ‘Tractor Queen’ Mallika to ISB studentsSubscriber Only
April 09, 2018 04:23 IST
“Our ideas of fairness are often the outlook of wishful thinking. If we wait for the perfect set of circumstances, opportunities will fly by,” she said
Mon, Apr 09, 2018
Crack in the cage: PU to extend hostel timings for girls to 11 pm, midnight in case of emergencySubscriber Only
April 06, 2018 09:52 IST
The university has repeatedly said the reason for the curfew is that it cannot provide security to women after 9 pm. Girls account for 74 per cent of the student strength at the varsity.
Fri, Apr 06, 2018
‘PU has large web presence, its website highly accessed’Subscriber Only
April 05, 2018 15:14 IST
Panjab University’s web presence is well accounted for compared to other universities in Punjab and India along with a decent spot among varsities across the world as suggested by Webometrics Ranking of the World Universities.
Thu, Apr 05, 2018
87 per cent faculty members of PU use smartphones in classrooms: SurveySubscriber Only
April 05, 2018 15:08 IST
On March 1, the PU Board of Finance approved a budget of Rs 73 lakh to set up SWAYAM and SWAYAM Prabha access laboratories. Launched in July 2017, SWAYAM or Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds provides study material free of cost and access to digital classrooms.
Thu, Apr 05, 2018
New Session: Education dept reverts to CCE for Classes 1 to 8 in govt schoolsSubscriber Only
April 04, 2018 14:21 IST
This means that the semester system under CCE was not followed in the previous session and students of Classes 1 to 8 had to study 20 per cent of the syllabus of the first term for their final examination.
Wed, Apr 04, 2018
Chandigarh schools cancel bus services in Punjab; students, parents bear the bruntSubscriber Only
April 03, 2018 08:18 IST
A majority of private schools in Chandigarh will open on April 3 or 4. However, some schools, including St John’s High School, Sector 26, Bhavan Vidyalaya, DAV Public School in Sectors 8 and 39, Vivek High School, Sector 38B, began the new session.
Tue, Apr 03, 2018Panjab University: After 5-hour debate, tainted professor’s removal fails to get majority Senate voteSubscriber Only
April 02, 2018 05:45 IST
Dean, University Instructions, Meenakshi Malhotra, spoke about the pending decision in light of the multiple complaints against an orthodontics professor at the H S Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital.
Mon, Apr 02, 2018
Breather for private schools this session, new fee hike rules to be implemented from next: Education secretarySubscriber Only
March 31, 2018 11:01 IST
With the new session about to begin in the first week of April, the fee hike rules will not apply to private schools this session as parents have already paid the fees.
Sat, Mar 31, 2018Centre actively trying to suppress student activism: NSUI presidentSubscriber Only
March 29, 2018 08:54 IST
Fairoz Khan, the president of National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), said the government was privatising education.
Thu, Mar 29, 2018Journalism of Courage
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