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Chandigarh: A City Without a Voice in Its Own Future
Chandigarh and the Absence of Civic Will By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Chandigarh today stands in a curious political and psychological space. Administered directly by the Union government, the city is simultaneously claimed—politically, emotionally, and symbolically—by Punjab. The Chief Minister of Punjab, the Member of Parliament from Chandigarh, and nearly every major political party in Punjab…
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UBS Alumni Meet: A Silence That Speaks Volumes
Celebration and Silence: What UBS’s Alumni Meet Reveals About Panjab University’s Uneasy Relationship with Its Own Legacy By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Chandigarh, India, December 15, 2025 On Sunday, December 14, 2025, the University Business School (UBS) at Panjab University, Chandigarh, marked a significant milestone: 50 years of teaching, leadership, and alumni success. The alumni meet…
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UNESCO’s Watchful Eye on Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex
Why UNESCO Is Watching Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex Closely In 2016, UNESCO added a remarkable set of 17 buildings designed by the legendary architect Le Corbusier to its World Heritage List. These sites, spread across seven countries, represent milestones in modern architecture. Among them is the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh, India, a striking symbol of post-independence…
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Is Panjab University a Women’s University in Spirit?
Nearly a Women’s University? How Panjab University’s 73rd Convocation Made a Statement By CitiTimes Editorial Desk Chandigarh, India, December 14, 2025 Panjab University: Women Take the Lead 75% Graduates Are Women At its 73rd Convocation on December 13, Panjab University, Chandigarh, revealed a striking statistic: three out of four graduates were women. Of 716 degrees…
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Chandigarh University Sets Record in Khelo India University Games
Chandigarh University Dominates the Khelo India University Games Chandigarh, India, December 13, 2025 Chandigarh University has written a new chapter in Indian university sports history by becoming the first university in India to win the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) title for two consecutive years — a remarkable feat that underscores its growing sporting excellence…
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Akal Takht Declares Punishment for Ex-Panjab University Registrar
Akal Takht Declares Former Panjab University Registrar “Tankhaiya” Chandigarh, India, December 12, 2025 — Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhism, has declared former Registrar of Panjab University, Chandigarh, Dr. Karamjeet Singh, as tankhaiya (guilty of religious misconduct). Dr. Singh is currently the Vice Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar. The pronouncement…
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How the VP’s Snub Affects Panjab University’s Reputation
What the Vice President’s Snub Reveals About Panjab University’s Reputation and Governance After the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, who also serves as the ex officio Chancellor, declined the invitation to attend the Panjab University Convocation, the institution has now invited Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of…
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Punjabi Students Celebrate Victory at Panjab University
“Mithi dhun rabab di, Panjab University Punjab di”: Punjabi Students Celebrate Landmark Victory at Panjab University Chandigarh, India, November 29, 2025 The streets around Panjab University, Chandigarh, came alive with dhol beats, bhangra, and slogans of “Inquilab Zindabad” as student protesters from Punjab celebrated a hard-won victory. After weeks of intense mobilisation, sit-ins and solidarity…
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Chancellor’s Absence: Impact on Panjab University’s Convocation
The Symbolic Significance of Absence: Panjab University’s Convocation Without Its Chancellor By CitiTimes Editorial Desk As Panjab University prepares for its convocation scheduled for December 2025, the anticipated absence of its Chancellor—the Vice President of India—significantly diminishes the occasion’s prominence. Convocations are not solely ceremonial events; they exemplify continuity, tradition, and the collective pursuit of…
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Why Chandigarh Residents Remains Silent Amid Panjab University Turmoil
What Role Do the People of Chandigarh Play in the Panjab University Debate? By CitiTimes Editorial Desk As Panjab University stands at the center of renewed discussions over its governance and identity, the voices from Punjab grow louder — but Chandigarh remains largely quiet. Why? And what does that silence mean? A University With Shared…
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Panjab University Governance Crisis: Protests Persist Despite Rollback
Why Protests Continue at Panjab University — Even After the Government Reversed Its Governance Reforms “The rollback may have calmed the storm, but the clouds of mistrust and unresolved questions still hang over Panjab University.” A Reversal That Didn’t End the Unrest In a surprising move, the Government of India recently withdrew its controversial order…
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QS Asia University Rankings 2026: Key Insights
QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026 QS Quacquarelli Symonds has released the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026, revealing a region that is expanding in scale, diversifying in quality, and accelerating in research and international engagement. The University of Hong Kong has risen to first place, overtaking Peking University, which now holds second place. Nanyang…
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New Governance Structure at Panjab University: What You Need to Know
Centre Overhauls Panjab University Governance: Senate and Syndicate Reconstituted In a significant policy shift, the Government of India has restructured the governance framework of Panjab University in Chandigarh. This change involves modifying the composition of the Senate and Syndicate, which are the university’s two highest decision-making bodies. A notification issued by the Ministry of Education…
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Ethical Commitment: Integrity Pledge by the Registrar at Panjab University
Panjab University Launches Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 with Integrity Pledge by the Registrar Chandigarh, India, October 30, 2025 — Panjab University, Chandigarh, has officially commenced Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2025 with a strong message of ethical commitment. The week-long observance began with the Registrar taking the integrity pledge and administering it to the university’s non-teaching…
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India Government Approves 328 More Electric Buses for Chandigarh
The Government of India has approved an additional 328 electric buses for Chandigarh, bringing the total to 428. Significant Progress Towards Achieving a Carbon-Free Chandigarh. Chandigarh, India, October 24, 2025 — The Government of India has approved 328 additional electric buses under the PM-e-Bus Service Scheme, marking a significant milestone in Chandigarh’s initiative to become…
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Chandigarh’s Vision for a World-Class Tourist Destination
The Administrator of Chandigarh participated in the Tourism Ministers’ conference for States and Union Territories held in Udaipur. Udaipur, Rajasthan, October 15, 2025 — A two-day conference for State and Union Territories Tourism Ministers is being held in Udaipur on October 14-15. The focus of the conference is on developing tourist destinations that meet global…
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Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University Meets Vice-President; Panjab University VC Follows Suit
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi met with Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan. The Vice-President praised DU for its academic excellence and urged a focus on holistic student development. New Delhi, India, October 8, 2025 — The Vice Chancellor of the University of Delhi, Prof. Yogesh Singh, met with the Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Shri…
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Chandigarh Cannot Directly Deal with UNESCO
Chandigarh does not have the authority to engage directly with UNESCO. Chandigarh, India, September 28, 2025 — Recently, some local newspapers in Chandigarh incorrectly reported that officials from the Chandigarh Administration had met with representatives from UNESCO in Geneva to submit a proposal for consideration. The information given was not entirely accurate. The Times of…
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Improving Governance: Kataria Meets Modi on Higher Education in Chandigarh
New Delhi, India, September 23, 2025 — Gulab Chand Kataria, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. During their meeting, he informed the Prime Minister about the current situation in Punjab and Chandigarh, as well as the key developmental priorities for the region.…
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Capture Chandigarh: Join the ‘Chandigarh in Focus’ Photography Contest
CITCO Kicks Off World Tourism Week Celebrations with the “Chandigarh in Focus” Photography Contest. Chandigarh, India, September 20, 2025 — In celebration of World Tourism Week, the Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) has announced a vibrant photography contest titled “Chandigarh in Focus,” running from September 22 to September 29, 2025. This contest invites…
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