Koral ‘Purnoor’, Demokretic Front, Chandigarh – October 28 :
Prof Raj Kumar, V C, Panjab University, visited various branches in the Administrative Block of PU which included General Branch, College Branch and office of Controller of Examination.
During his interaction, he gave instructions to keep their work area clear of all pending work and maintain files. He also stressed on maintaining cleanliness in their work areas.
सुशील पंडित, डेमोक्रेटिक फ्रंट, यमुनानगर – 28 अक्तूबर :
यमुनानगर के गाव ईसमाईलपुर निवासी अखिल शर्मा का चयन वैश्विक मुद्दों को लेकर संयुक्त राष्ट्र की बेस्ट डिप्लमैट्स संस्था की चार दिवसीय कॉन्फ़्रेन्स जनवरी में मलेशिया में होगी जिसमें शहर के जाने माने परथिष्ठित परिवार के सदस्य पूर्व ज़िला जज शिवा शर्मा इस्माइलपुर के भतीजे व युवा समाजसेवी अधिवक्ता अखिल शर्मा का चयन एक परीक्षा के माध्यम से हुआ है।
जानकारी देते हुए उनके भाई अधिवक्ता निखिल शर्मा ने बताया कई महीने के परिश्रम का ही फल है जो हमारे शहर के होनहार बेटे का चयन हुआ है जो अपने परिवार की भाँति देश ओर यमुनानगर का नाम रोशन करने जा रहा है वैश्विक समस्याओं को लेकर होने जा रही इस कॉन्फ़्रेन्स में 80 देशों के प्रतिनिधि भाग लेंगे जो 4 दिन तक चलेगी अखिल पहले भी हिमाचल प्रदेश विश्वविधालय में अपना लोहा मना चुका है ज़िले के सबसे शिक्षित परिवार से सम्बंधित अखिल के परिवार से आइएस आइपीएस जज डीजीपी आदि रह चुके है अखिल स्वयं LLB Llm करने के पश्चात अब PhD के छात्र है हम आशा करते है वो इतने बड़े मंच पर देश प्रदेश ज़िले का नाम रोशन करेंगे।
Koral ‘Purnoor’, Demokretic Front, Chandigarh October 26, 2022
Technology Enabling Centre (TEC) of Panjab University, Chandigarh in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII, Punjab) and Chandigarh Administration is organizing CRIKC-CII exhibition in Panjab University on 12th November 2022 (Saturday). Member Institutes of Chandigarh Region Innovation and Knowledge Cluster (CRIKC) like PEC, IIT-Ropar, CSIO, NITTTR, IMTECH, CCET, etc have been invited to put their stalls in this exhibition. In the exhibition area, scientists/researchers from CRIKC institutes will display their technologies that they wish to commercialize. With support from CII (Punjab), Industry of the region has been invited to visit this exhibition. It is expected that, due to this exhibition some Technologies of Academia will get transferred to Industry.
Vice Chairman of CII, Dr P J Singh shared that to promote Industry-Academia collaborations, 10 Interface clubs have been created with membership from Industry as well as Academia. These Interface Clubs are being led by people from Industry whom we are calling as Interface Champions. These Interface Champions will mobilize people from their respective club for participation in this exhibition. Dr. P J Singh also informed that now industries can utilize CSR funds for conducting R&D in Academic Institutions. It is worth noting that Panjab University has received letter of intent for CSR funding of Rs. one crore to set up battery testing facilities.
Chairman of Management Committee of TEC, Professor C R Suri expressed that there are many technologies that are lying in different labs of CRIKC institutes and through this exhibition many technologies will get mined from labs in a very natural manner.
Mr Jagmeet Bedi, Head CII, Punjab state, urged scientists and industrialists of the region to enthusiastically come forward and participate in this exhibition as participation in this exhibition is a win-win situation for Academia as well as Industry. He opined that Academia wants to sell technologies developed by it whereas Industry wants to purchase technologies at compelling rates and therefore this exhibition is a win-win for all.
Coordinator of TEC, Professor Manu Sharma stressed that “Necessity is the mother of Invention” and therefore a special “Need assessment” session is being organized on sidelines of this exhibition. Giving details he briefed that from 10 AM to 1:30 PM on 12th November 2022, stage time of 5 minutes each will be given to people from industry to share exact issue/concern/problem/pain-point on which they want innovation/R&D to be done by scientists.
Senior Manager of TEC, Er Ankush Gawri apprised academicians that Stalls in this exhibition are available for Rs 10000/stall and for booking a stall in this exhibition scientists of the region are requested to fill online form that is available at https://forms.gle/SDwSAXCBwirCQq3P6. Er Ankush Gawri explained that academicians should fill this form before 30th October 2022 and should let the organizers know about all facilities that they expect in their stall so that organizers can serve exhibitors nicely. He further articulated that based upon technologies that are to be exhibited in this exhibition, specific industry will be invited by organizers of the exhibition to the exhibition so that as many as possible technologies are bought by industry in due course of time. Er Anksuh Gawri introduced his team from TEC comprising of Dr Dinesh, Dr Vaibhav, Er Simerpreet, Miss Davinder and Mr Avikash that will leave no stone unturned for successfully organizing this exhibition.
Very heartening to know that team of Er Ankush is being supported in this much-needed endeavour by a battery of students from campus of Panjab University who are led by student coordinator Mr Puneet. Pertinent to mention here that TEC is a project sponsored by Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India with a clear mandate to create an enabling ecosystem in this region for development of technologies.
Koral ‘Purnoor’ Demokratic Front, Chandigarh – October 21 :
The Centre for Human Rights and Duties in collaboration with Observation Home , a unit of Chandigarh Administration under the aegis of Social Welfare Department Social inaugurated a Diwali exhibition cum fund raiser by selling the art and crafts created by the children of juvenile home situated in Sector-25.
The children in conflict with law had created some beautiful art and crafts which were exhibited at the student centre of Panjab University. The exhibition was inaugurated by the officials from the observation home including Prof. Madanjeet Kaur Sahota (retd) member Juvenile Justice , Mr.Satinder Singh and Mr. Shyam Lal Superintendent of the juvenile home alongwith Dr. Upneet Kaur Mangat (Chairperson ) Duties and Dr. Namita Gupta (Associate Professor) Centre for Human Rights, Panjab University, Chandigarh . They gave their best wishes and motivated all the volunteer
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The crowd was moved that the children in juvenile homes were so talented and creative. The hard-work they did by burning the midnight oil was appreciated by every passersby.
The exhibition’s main source of attraction was that the people were unaware of the children being as good as others and a few were genuinely intriguing. This exhibition provided a platform for the children which would definitely give them the confidence to create a life when they get out of their now residential home.
This exhibition provided the children of observation home a platform whereby by selling their craft would enhance their self-worth. One of the student volunteers Ms. Yashda said “ The need of the hour is that we accept and let them adapt to the new world that will await for them when they compete their terms. This message was conveyed thoroughly thorough out by this initiative.
The chairpersons, faculty, staff and students of different departments such as human rights, social work, fashion technology, women’s studies, psychology, sociology, police administration and many more applauded the endeavour and contributed to the cause.
All the passersby at Student Centre were moved by this creative endeavor and reiterated that all the children of juvenile home were talented, creative and equally worthy. The children made beautiful oil colour paintings, creative diyas, jute bags, mandala drawings, ice cream stick crafts and the crafts made of the plastic waste and other biodegradable recycled waste. The teachers of different government schools were so happy to see them and bought them to gift their chief guests for the upcoming agendas. They were happy that the children were so environmentally aware.
The members of Juvenile Justice board also were impressed and spell bound by the love the children received and felt elated and confident that the talented youth of our nation is more accepting and willing to accept the children in conflict with law.
This diwali exhibition will surely enlighten the ray of hope in those children’s lives and possibly spark their dreams with enthusiasm and positivity which is what the festival of light -Diwali, really is about.
राकेश शाह, डेमोक्रेटिक फ्रंट, चंडीगढ़ :
पंजाब के मुख्यमंत्री भगवंत मान ने आज कहा कि पंजाब यूनिवर्सिटी में आम आदमी पार्टी के विद्यार्थी विंग छात्र युवा संघर्ष समिति ( सी. वाई. एस. एस.) की जीत, देश भर में मेक इंडिया नंबर 1 मुहिम के हक में जनादेश है।
मुख्यमंत्री ने आज यहाँ अपने निवास स्थान पर पंजाब यूनिवर्सिटी की विद्यार्थी कौंसिल की नयी चुनी टीम के साथ बातचीत करते हुये कहा कि यह यूनिवर्सिटी देश के अलग-अलग राज्यों और अन्य हिस्सों से आए विद्यार्थियों के लिए केंद्र बिंदु है। उन्होंने कहा कि मतदान के जनादेश ने साबित कर दिया है कि श्री अरविन्द केजरीवाल की दूरदर्शी और निर्णायक नीतियों के हक में लोग साथ देने के लिए लुक छिप कर तैयार बैठे हैं। भगवंत मान ने कहा कि यह नतीजा देश की राजनीति में अपेक्षित क्रांतिकारी बदलाव लाने के लिए मील का पत्थर साबित होगा।
मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि नतीजा उन विघनकारी ताकतों के मुँह पर थप्पड़ है, जो देश में नफऱत फैलाने की कोशिश कर रही हैं। आयुश खटकड़ के नेतृत्व वाली नयी टीम को बधाई देते हुये उनको विद्यार्थियों की भलाई के लिए दिन-रात एक करके काम करने के लिए कहा। भगवंत मान ने कहा कि टीम को यूनिवर्सिटी कैंपस में ज़रूरी सकारात्मक बदलाव लाने के लिए समर्पित होना चाहिए।
मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि इस बड़ी जीत ने विद्यार्थियों की सेवा करने के लिए हम पर एक और जि़म्मेदारी डाल दी है। भगवंत मान ने कहा कि अब समय आ गया है, जब नयी चुनी टीम यूनिवर्सिटी कैंपस के व्यापक विकास और विद्यार्थियों की भलाई यकीनी बनाने के लिए दिन- रात एकजुट होकर काम करे। उन्होंने इस नेक कार्य के लिए राज्य सरकार की तरफ से पूर्ण सहयोग और तालमेल का भरोसा देते हुये कहा कि इसके लिए कोई कसर बाकी नहीं छोड़ी जायेगी।
Koral ‘Purnoor’, Demokretic Front, Chandigarh October 19, 2022
The Panjab University is organizing the Pharmaceutical Sciences Convocation on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 11:00 am in English Auditorium, Panjab University, Chandigarh, where the successful graduate and postgraduate pharmacy students of 2020 & 2021 batches will be awarded their Panjab University degrees.
Dr Manish Grover, CEO Aurea Biolabs, Kerala & Dr Anita Aggarwal, Head, Technology Development Transfer, Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi will be the honoured guests. Professor Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University will preside over.
Demokratic Front Correspondent, Chandigarh – October 18 :
The Panjab University Zoological Society (PUZS) organized eco-friendly Diwali Celebrations themed “Wildlife: Importance and Conservation” on 17th October 2022 in the Department of Zoology. The function was organized to celebrate and cherish the festival of lights while being close to the nature. The students of the department participated in decorating the department followed by Rangoli Making competition among the students from various classes of the department. The subject of rangolis was wildlife where students let their imagination manifested through the colours of rangoli. The winners of the competition were selected on the basis of aesthetics, significance and relevance of the design of the Rangoli to the theme of the celebration. To maintain the fairness and anonymity and ecofriendly essence, the Jury members used the Google Sheet to register their remarks about each team design in the competition. Then teaching and non-teaching staff participated in the “Diya-Lighting” ceremony. This was followed by declaration of results of the competition along with prize distribution to the respective winners in august gathering of all the teaching, non-teaching staff, research scholars and students. The event concluded by inviting everyone for refreshment. The wooden bird houses have also been arranged to be installed in the department of Zoology to mark eco-friendly Diwali.
Koral ‘Purnoor’, Demokretic Front,Chandigarh – October 18 :
University Institute of Fashion Technology and Vocational Development in collaboration with Central Placement organized a creative workshop on CV writing for the students. Workshop was conducted by the Dr Sanjiv Gupta, an expert in Human Resource Management, Chief General Manager (Retd.)–Manufacturing, SML ISUZU LTD, Chandigarh. Workshop started on an enthusiastic note by Chairperson of UIFT & VD, Dr. Anu H. Gupta. Highlighting the creative acumen of the students, she welcomed Dr Sanjiv with a hand-made product created by Ms. Vinita, a student of B.Sc. Fashion and Lifestyle Technology.
“Resume is a brief overview of who you are,” remarked Dr. Sanjiv to begin the session. Make your CV easy to read; adding too much information and making it too cluttered can detract from its appeal, he said. The resource person displayed a variety of sample resumes, which was beneficial to them. “Your personal successes and skills will make you stand out from the crowd, so make sure to write that correctly,” he continued during the session. Additionally, he stressed the value of drafting your resume in a professional manner without using too much colour because doing so will prevent the employer from seeing the important information. Students actively and enthusiastically interacted during the workshop. The session witnessed series of questions and answers and productive discussions. Students were given advice on how to build a stronger, more polished CV that will undoubtedly benefit them in their career. Workshop was coordinated by Dr. Rita Kant, Faculty, UIFT & VD and Ms. Gargi, Guest Faculty, UIFT& VD.
फ़ोटो : राकेश शाह
पीयू के जन्मेज़ियम हाल में वोटों की गिनती के लिए काउंटिंग सेन्टर में तैयारियां करते कर्मचारी। फ़ोटो : राकेश शाह
विश्वविद्यालय परिसर में गश्त करते सीआरपीएफ के जवान। फ़ोटो : राकेश शाह
Koral ‘Purnoor’ Demokretic Front, Chandigarh – October 17 :
Dr Indu Pal Kaur, Professor of Pharmaceutics and Chairperson UIPS, Panjab University Chandigarh was awarded with the prestigious NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AWARD 2021 & 2022 for being the “Top Indian Individual for Patents Filing, Grant & Commercialization”. Out of a total of more than 200 applications under the category (male and female), she had highest points and was awarded under the Female category.
She is also selected to receive “WIPO Medal for Inventors” conferred by World Intellectual Property Organisation. The award was given by Mr Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and is instituted by the Office of the Controller General of the Patents Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM), under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
The award carries a citation, medal and a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh and was formally presented by the distinguished guests, including Mr Goyal, Mr Anurag Jain, Secretary, DPIIT; Prof. (Dr) Unnat P. Pandit, CGPDTM, Shri Hemang Jani, Secretary, Capacity Building Commission & Board Member, Karmayogi Bharat, Ms. Shruti Singh, Joint Secretary, DPIIT; Mr Ravi Jha, Private Secy to Minister, DPIIT at a formal function organised at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi on 15th October 2022.
The award is for Individual with highest number of patents filed, granted and commercialisation in the country for the past four years. The criterion of evaluation was 10:40:40:10 i.e. Filing: Grant: Commercialization: Economic significance. Jury comprised of high profile professionals from diverse fields including CGPDTM, IP professionals, Representatives of DPIIT and Ministry of Commerce & Industry, DPIIT-IPR Chair and R&D professionals.
Prof. Kaur has been granted nine Indian and one US patent and has filed 12 patent applications in the past 4 years. She transferred four technologies developed in her lab to the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnological and Cosmetic Industry.
Prof. Kaur is consistently listed among 2% top cited global scientists in Pharmacy and Pharmacology category across the globe as per Stanford University, USA, since 2020.
She is an active researcher with more than 32 years of teaching and research experience. Emphasis of her work lies on Industrial and clinical translation of the research produced in her lab. Her Ph.D students are invariably accredited with 1-2 patent applications in addition to high impact publications.
Prof Kaur was also awarded US-Fulbright Fellowship in November 2017. Among her other achievements, the BRIC Technology Exposition Award consecutively for 2019 and 2020 need a special mention as these are awarded for innovative technologies and ideas. Her lab is highly funded and has several collaborations with scientists across the globe.