Tag: chandigarh
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Chandigarh University Launches Campus Tank for Startups
New Delhi, India, September 6, 2025 — Dr. Jitendra Singh, India’s Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, highlighted that the country’s future growth will rely increasingly on establishing a “startup-linked economy” through robust partnerships within the industry. He made these remarks during the launch of Campus Tank, an initiative organized…
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Join CITCO’s Grand Independence Day Celebrations in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, India, August 9, 2025 — The Chandigarh Industrial & Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) has invited all citizens and visitors to immerse themselves in the grand celebrations of India’s 79th Independence Day. Join CITCO for a vibrant Independence Week from August 8 to August 15, 2025, where the air will be infused with patriotic fervor…
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Chandigarh’s CITCO Celebrates ITCTA 2025 Award Success
CITCO Receives National Award for Best Budget Hospitality at ITCTA 2025. Chandigarh, July 27, 2025 — The Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) has achieved significant recognition by winning the prestigious “Best Hotel in Budget” award at the 10th Edition of the B2B International Tourism Expo, Conclave & Travel Awards (ITCTA 2025). This event…
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Join Chandigarh’s Van Mahotsav 2025: Plant Trees, Shape the Future
Chandigarh Administration will launch Van Mahotsav 2025 on July 5. The Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh will inaugurate and lead the greening drive. Chandigarh, India, July 4, 2025 — The Chandigarh Administration is preparing to celebrate Van Mahotsav 2025 with a large-scale plantation initiative on July 5, demonstrating its commitment to…
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Future of Agriculture: Collaboration Among Punjab Universities
Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana hosted a visionary meeting for the Vice Chancellors of Punjab. Ludhiana, Punjab, India, June 5, 2025 — Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana hosted a meeting for Vice Chancellors from various institutions across Punjab. The purpose of this gathering was to foster collaboration, share strategic insights, and address common challenges in…
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UGC’s Game-Changing Regulations impact Panjab University as Chandigarh Administrator endorses College Autonomy
New Delhi / Chandigarh, India, May 29, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) has dispatched a fresh letter to the Vice-Chancellors of all universities, urging them to implement the University Grants Commission (Conferment of Autonomous Status upon Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2023. These comprehensive regulations underscore the…
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IMF Says India is 4th Largest Economy: What It Means for Chandigarh
Enlarge this Photo. Chandigarh, India, May 26, 2025 — Mr. Gulab Chand Kataria, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh participated in the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors…
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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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