Students For Society (SFS) has started an agitation against Panjab University for recent hike in fees. The student group has submitted a memorandum earlier. The University Syndicate approved the decision to hike fee and recommended the fee committee to go forward with the same.
The Students for Society on Monday begin a campaign to mobilise students and sat on a day-night dharna, in front vice-chancellor Office. SFS president Arishdeep said, “The recommendation of the fee committee and their approval by the syndicate is shocking. This decision will have negative impact on middle class and economically weaker section students. The fee of private institution is already not affordable for the majority of people, in such a scenario the Panjab University (a Government institution) is going to make it almost impossible to afford higher education.”
Eighth Chandigarh Science Congress at PU
Chandigarh: Many distinguished scientists and celebrated speakers would participate in the Eighth Chandigarh Science Congress (CHASCON) at Panjab University, from February 26 to 28. CHASCON is considered as one of the biggest science event of Chandigarh. Accelerating Scientific Research through Interaction, Inspiration, Invention and Innovation would be the theme of this year’s Congress. Prof AK Bhandari, PU Dean University Instructions said on Monday that the event would provide a rare opportunity for the young researchers to interact and learn from various eminent personalities. It will provide a scientific platform for capacity building especially to the researchers at PU and its affiliated colleges.
National Seminar on ‘Recent Advances in Physics’ at MCM
Chandigarh: A national seminar on Recent Advances in Physics sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Union Ministry of Science and Technology under STAR College Scheme was organised by Department of Physics of MCM DAV College for Women. The chief guest at the seminar Dr Manjeet Singh, Director TBRl, DRDO, deliberated upon ‘Detonics of High Explosives and Shock Dynamics’. Dr JK Goswami, Coordinator, UIET, Chandigarh was the guest of honour and emphasised upon the significance of close knit association of science fraternity for generating scholarly material beneficial to the society. Prof OP Pandey, Thapar University, Patiala discussed ‘Nano Carbides’ during the keynote address of the seminar. Dr DS Mehta, IIT Delhi, Prof Sandeep Sehajpal, Panjab University Chandigarh, Dr Soumenduyama, Thapar University Patiala deliberated upon ‘Biophotonics’, ‘Origin of matter in Universe’ and ‘Excitation and dynamics of optical cavity soliton and soliton molecules’ respectively. Dr Puneet Bedi, Principal, appreciated the endeavor and encouraged the students to partake in such diligent academic undertakings.
Faagan Mela begins in MDU
Rohtak: Showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Haryana, a cultural extravaganza Haryana lok-Utsav Faagan Mela commenced in Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) on Monday. This three-day event was inaugurated in Tagore Auditorium by MDU vice-chancellor HS Chahal who lauded the rich cultural heritage of the State. He said that the folk music, dance and theatre of Haryana is unique and so it its traditional dishes. MDU Dean, Students’ Welfare Prof Rajbir Singh and Director, Youth Welfare Jagbir Rathee also spoke on the occasion.
Folk song and dance, folk poetry, and traditional Haryanvi arts and rituals formed part of this lok Utsav. Haryanvi food festival in another special attraction of this mega event. About 60 teams from affiliated colleges and University teaching departments. are taking part in this folk festival.