panjab university

Proposal To Recruit 270 Staff Under Review; PU’s Role Under Scrutiny

panjab university's International Hostel, meant for foreign and NRI students, has allotted a room to PUCSC president Gaurav Veer Sohal without a public vacancy notice. This follows a similar controversy in March. While the university claims temporary allotments are possible, students and faculty question the lack of transparency and a formal application process, raising concerns about discretionary decisions.

A study reveals Jallianwala Bagh compensation was calculated by income and dependents, leading to payouts from a few thousand rupees for deaths to under Rs 100 for minor injuries. This formula, linking life value to economic productivity, sparked public debate over "blood money" and colonial accountability.

panjab university's Vice-Chancellor, Prof Renu Cheema Vig, has secured a four-month extension, averting a leadership vacuum. The Centre issued the notification just before her tenure ended, ensuring administrative continuity. This development comes amid delays in forming a new selection committee, granting authorities more time to appoint a regular VC.

The discovery was made by researchers from Dehradun-based Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) and other institutions.

Satinder Sartaaj, the Punjabi singer, poet, and composer, is winning hearts with Jaiye Sajana from Dhurandhar 2. Known for his soulful Sufi music, he holds a PhD in Sufi singing and gained fame with Sai. Besides music, he has acted in films like The Black Prince and Ikko Mikke.