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Autonomous Status for Chandigarh Colleges: Breaking Free from Panjab University
Chandigarh, India, May 23, 2025 — Today, the Department of Higher Education, Chandigarh Administration, organized a “Making Chandigarh Colleges Autonomous” seminar at Punjab Raj Bhavan. The event brought together essential stakeholders from academia and government to discuss strategies for enhancing institutional frameworks with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 principles, thus promoting autonomy for colleges…
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Chandigarh Prepares for Monsoon
The Chandigarh Engineering Department held a meeting to review its preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season. Chandigarh, India, May 20, 2025 — The Engineering Department of the Chandigarh Administration convened a meeting yesterday, presided over by Ms. Prerna Puri, IAS, the Secretary of Engineering for U.T. Chandigarh. During this critical session, the team thoroughly evaluated…
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Chandigarh’s Push for Quality Standards and ISO Certifications
The Chief Secretary of Chandigarh Union Territory has directed the adoption of quality standards throughout the city. Chandigarh, India, May 16, 2025— The State Level Committee on Standardization meeting was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Rajeev Verma, Chief Secretary of UT Chandigarh. The Committee’s objective is to promote the use of Indian Standards to…
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Chandigarh Administration Issues Emergency Guidelines for Residents
The Chandigarh Administration has issued special instructions for residents of Chandigarh. Chandigarh, India, May 10, 2025 — Today, a special media briefing was conducted by Mr. Nishant Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of UT Chandigarh, alongside Ms. Kanwardeep Kaur, Senior Superintendent of Police in UT Chandigarh. This briefing aimed to update the public on the current…
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Transformative MBA Programs with Harvard Case Studies at Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University signs a MoU with Harvard Business Publishing to offer global case-study-based online MBA and BBA programs. CHANDIGARH, India, May 6, 2025 — Chandigarh University Online has launched the ‘Case-Based Teaching & Simulation’ Program in collaboration with Harvard Business Publishing Education to provide students with experiential learning opportunities based on case studies. HBPE is…
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Join the Walk for a Drug-Free Chandigarh on May 3, 2025
— UPDATED — Participate in the “Walk for a Drug-Free Chandigarh” initiative, scheduled for May 3, 2025. Chandigarh, May 1, 2025 — The Chandigarh Administration has identified drug abuse as a growing concern in the city’s society, which carries significant social, economic, and health implications. Young people are particularly susceptible to drug use due to…
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Chandigarh Promotes Homeopathy for Holistic Health
The AYUSH Department of the Chandigarh Administration has launched an engaging awareness campaign to emphasize the importance of homeopathy in preventive and holistic healthcare. Chandigarh, India, April 05, 2025 — To celebrate World Homoeopathy Day, the AYUSH Department of Chandigarh Administration has launched a dynamic awareness campaign to emphasize the importance of Homoeopathy in preventive…
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Record Job Placements for Chandigarh University Hospitality Students
CHANDIGARH, India, February 21, 2025 — Over 834 students from the Travel, Tourism, and Hotel Management program at Chandigarh University secured campus placements for 2023 and 2024. It represents a significant increase of 38% in job offers for hospitality and tourism management students compared to previous years. Seventy-six tourism and hospitality management students from Chandigarh…
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Global Academic Leadership Summit 2025 at Thapar Institute Patiala
Patiala & Chandigarh, India, February 18, 2025 — Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET), Patiala, will host the Global Academic Leadership Summit – India 2025 on February 23-24, 2025. The event will feature Dr. Ashwin Fernandes, Executive Director (AMESA) at QS Quacquarelli Symonds, and Mr. Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director for Asia South at NVIDIA,…
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Raj Bhavan Conclave: The Universities of Punjab and Chandigarh Unite to Combat Drug Addiction on Campuses.
Chandigarh, February 9, 2024 — The Administrator of Chandigarh and Governor of Punjab, Gulab Chand Kataria, today inaugurated a conclave on Stress Management and Drug Addiction in Universities and Colleges of Punjab and Chandigarh at the Punjab Raj Bhavan. He stated, “The realization of the golden dream of VIKSIT BHARAT by 2047 rests on the…
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Chandigarh University Wins AIU North Zone Youth Festival 2025
Chandigarh University won the overall trophy at the 38th AIU Inter-University North Zone Youth Festival 2025, securing 26 awards in total. Team CU has won the Overall AIU North-Zone Trophy four times. Chandigarh University’s contingent of 49 members has qualified for the AIU National Youth Festival 2025. View the enlarged photo. CHANDIGARH, India, February 7,…
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Chandigarh: Not a UNESCO World Heritage City
New Delhi, India, February 3, 2025 — Mr. Manish Tewari, the Member of Parliament for Chandigarh, formally asked the Minister of Culture about the city’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage city. In response, the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, provided the following reply: UNESCO has not designated Chandigarh as a…
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Strategies for Combating Substance Abuse in Chandigarh Colleges
Chandigarh, India, February 2, 2025—In alignment with the visionary goals of the Honorable Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, a significant Joint Committee Meeting took place at the Postgraduate Government College for Girls located in Sector 42, Chandigarh. This meeting was convened in preparation for the much-anticipated gala event for…
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UGC Approves Chandigarh University Lucknow: New Courses in AI
LUCKNOW, India, January 28, 2025—Following the approval of the Uttar Pradesh Private Universities (Fifth Amendment) Act, 2024, which facilitated the establishment of Chandigarh University Lucknow as a state private university, the institution has obtained recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC). This recognition enables Chandigarh University Lucknow to commence academic courses for the 2025-26 academic…
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Explore Chandigarh During Republic Day: Events and Discounts
Chandigarh, January 25, 2025 — The Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) announced an exciting Republic Day celebration today. From January 25 to January 31, 2025, experience the festivities under the vibrant theme “Celebrate Republic Day with CITCO.” This week-long celebration offers guests a unique opportunity to engage with the spirit of the occasion…
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Chandigarh University Delivers Stunning Defeat to Panjab University
Chandigarh University clinches the MAKA Trophy 2024 for sports after delivering a resounding defeat to Panjab University and outperforming Lovely Professional University and GND University. — UPDATED — January 17, 2025 — New Delhi, India, January 4, 2025 — Chandigarh University has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first private university in India to…
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UNESCO Can Revoke Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage Status
UNESCO can revoke the Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage status if the Chandigarh Administration makes significant unauthorized changes to its structure without obtaining UNESCO’s approval. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) can consider revoking the Chandigarh Capitol Complex’s World Heritage status if the local Chandigarh Administration makes significant unauthorized modifications affecting its…
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Revolutionizing Education: Chandigarh University’s AI Hub in Uttar Pradesh
Chandigarh University in Lucknow aims to realize the vision of making India a global hub for AI. Chandigarh University’s Uttar Pradesh Campus will offer multidisciplinary, AI-augmented education across 43 programs starting from the 2025-26 academic session. This initiative at India’s first AI City in Lucknow’s SCR aims to revolutionize the country’s educational landscape. LUCKNOW, India,…
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Discover Chandigarh: A Spectacular Musical Night
Chandigarh Tourism and CITCO (Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation) have announced a spectacular Bollywood musical night on January 3, 2025, at Hotel Mountview. Chandigarh, India, December 31, 2024 — Chandigarh Tourism and CITCO (Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation) have announced a spectacular Bollywood Musical Night on January 3, 2025, at Hotel Mountview. They…
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Chandigarh Administrator & Punjab Governor Hosts NAAC Workshop at Raj Bhavan
NAAC Reforms Seminar at Punjab Raj Bhavan, Chandigarh. Chandigarh, India, December 28, 2024 — The Chandigarh Administrator and Punjab Governor hosted a consequential seminar on NAAC reforms at the Punjab Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh. Vice Chancellors, Registrars, and Principals from higher educational institutions across Chandigarh and Punjab attended the workshop. The seminar focused on strategies…
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