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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Students stage nine-hour protest outside PU against affidavit restricting any form of organised dissent
Student organisations of the Panjab University (PU) on Thursday closed university's gate number 2 for over 9 hours in protest against the affidavit requiring students to forfeit their right to protest and organise collective actions. The protest began in the morning with students gathering peacefully at the gate, where they raised slogans, displayed placards, and later burnt copies of the affidavit in a symbolic act of defiance. The affidavit, published in the Handbook of Information 2025 (Part C, Page 129), threatens students with expulsion, cancellation of admission, and debarment from examinations if they are found participating in protests, dharnas, or public criticism of university authorities. Students declared that their primary demand was for the Dean University Instruction (DUI) to come and address their concerns in person. As the evening approached, all participating student bodies, without any compromise, unanimously decided to end the blockade and open the gates, with an agreement to consult all parties and announce the future course of action after internal discussions. Our doors open for meaningful dialogue: PU Meanwhile professor Amit Chauhan, dean of students' welfare, PU said that the university is among the very few varsities in the country where student council elections are conducted every year, reflecting 'commitment to democratic values and student participation'. He added that PU has never barred students from raising their genuine concerns, nor is there any such intention. 'Our sole objective is to ensure that the academic environment remains undisturbed and students do not face any inconvenience during their studies,' he added. Chauhan said if any section of students has concerns or misunderstandings, the authorities are open to discussion and dialogue. A meeting of the PU administration was held earlier in which some student representatives participated; however, despite being informed, the agitating students did not attend the scheduled meeting and blocked the road, the official said. 'The admission season is currently underway, and new students are joining the university. We are particularly mindful that they should not face any hardship or disruption,' he added. Students, Chauhan added, are the 'most important part' of the university, and we believe in resolving matters without confrontation. 'Our doors remain open for meaningful dialogue. However, blocking University Gate No. 2 is not the right approach, and we urge students to come forward for discussion rather than resorting to disruption,' he said.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Rs 50 QR stickers and student coders: PU to regulate 4-wheeler entry
1 2 Chandigarh: At Rs 50 per student vehicle, Panjab University is finally putting a system in place to make four-wheelers on campus less freewheeling. After fight at Gate No 2 on intervening night of June 8-9, which police claimed to be a road rage incident involving outsiders, PU is expediting a digital sticker system designed to track and regulate student vehicles more effectively. The university has floated a quotation for printing 4x4 inches QR-code-enabled stickers, initially 4000, each linked to a student's PUPIN or registration number. Once a student graduates or leaves the university, their sticker will automatically deactivate, cutting off vehicle entry. The system is intended to close loopholes that have allowed outsiders to enter the campus even during checks. The quotes have been requested by June 27 to be sent to the office of Dean Student Welfare. 'High Grade Reflective Stickers With QR Scanner, Hologram and with strong gumming'- the performa states. "We are finalising the system this time with all checks in place. Outsider vehicle entry has to be curbed, and this solution is being implemented keeping students' needs and campus security in mind," said Dean Student Welfare Prof Amit Chauhan. To execute the technical backend, two Computer Science students from the university will be assigned the task of generating QR codes and linking them to the PU database. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo They will receive Rs 100 per hour each for their work, with maximum of Rs 4000 per month. The university has also revived its long-abandoned paid parking policy with the Vice-Chancellor Prof Renu Vig approving the plan put forward by PU security faculty incharge Prof Dinesh Kumar. A formal tender process for establishing paid parking zones across the campus is about to begin. The system will work in tandem with the sticker mechanism to ensure better traffic and space management. Meanwhile, rules that currently prohibit hostel residents from owning four-wheelers are also being reviewed. Many hostellers continue to keep cars despite the restriction, and now the university is considering formalising a system to accommodate them. A meeting scheduled for next week will discuss identifying hostel-wise parking areas and issuing stickers accordingly, based on available space and priority — with research scholars first, then PG and UG students. Implementation of both the sticker system and paid parking is expected to begin before the start of the next academic session. BOX 1: Key features of PU's vehicle sticker system Cost: Rs 50 per sticker QR code linked to PUPIN/registration number Auto-deactivates on course completion Objective: Limit entry to authorised vehicles only BOX 2: Student tech behind setup Two students from the Computer Science department will be tasked with generating the QR codes and linking data to the central database. They will each be paid Rs 4000 from the DSW budget for their work. BOX 3: Hostel parking under review Although current rules prohibit hostel residents from keeping four-wheelers on campus, many students continue to do so. The university is now formally considering a provision to regulate this. A meeting has been scheduled for next week to discuss the proposal. Under the plan, each hostel will identify available parking space, and vehicle stickers will be issued based on that capacity. A parking fee will be charged, and stickers will be allotted in order of priority — research scholars first, followed by postgraduate and then undergraduate students. Confirming the move, Dean Students' Welfare Prof Amit Chauhan said, "If space is available, we may allow parking with proper regulation and priority." Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
PU cracks down on Goa dreams: Student trips now restricted to approved destinations
1 2 3 Chandigarh: The days of Goa plans being made, trip posters plastered across notice boards, and Instagram stories filled with beach countdowns will soon be over at Panjab University. The university has rolled out strict new guidelines for student council-organised trips, barring the council from choosing destinations on their own and enforcing faculty-led oversight. Based on recommendations by a committee headed by Prof Nandita Singh, the new standard operating procedures (SOPs) are aimed at regulating student trips that had, in recent years, become loosely organised events often featuring non-students and conducted without faculty supervision. Posters for such trips — often to places like Goa, Manali or Rishikesh — would appear overnight in various notice boards and student centre without any formal approval. Now, all student council trips must be confined to a list of university-approved destinations that reflect cultural, historical, or academic value. These include the Partition Museum and Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Ranthambore National Park, Bodh Gaya, Nalanda University, Science City Kapurthala, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Shri Vaishno Devi Temple and a few others. Each elected office-bearer of the Panjab University Campus Students' Council (PUCSC) will be allowed to organise just one trip in their term. The preference order will begin with the president, followed by the secretary, vice-president, and joint secretary. Departments must verify the list of participating students, and both the student and their parents are required to submit undertakings before the trip. These documents are to be deposited with the Dean Student Welfare (DSW) office in advance. DSW Prof Amit Chauhan confirmed that all such trips will be monitored closely. "Every council trip will now have one male and one female warden accompanying the students. This is to ensure discipline and safety at all times," he said. Importantly, the funds for these trips will be drawn from the student council budget, but will be allocated only after clearance from the DSW office. Final permission must be granted by the Vice-Chancellor or DUI, based on the DSW's recommendation and a verified list of participants. Officials say the move is intended to bring structure and accountability to council activities, which had become informal and, at times, problematic. "Trips must serve an academic or cultural purpose. They are not meant to be recreational holidays run like travel agency packages," said a university official familiar with the policy shift. This is part of a wider clampdown by the administration on student-led events. Similar SOPs have also been introduced for other events, booking of auditoriums, and cultural events held at the Student Centre. At a glance: New PUCSC trip guidelines Only 1 trip allowed per PUCSC office-bearer Destinations restricted to university-approved sites (e.g., Amritsar, Bodh Gaya, Nalanda) No more self-chosen trips to Goa, Manali etc. Participant lists must be verified by departments Student and parental undertakings mandatory Male and female wardens to accompany all trips Trips funded from student council budget, but only after DSW clearance Final approval to be given by VC or DUI on DSW recommendation Chandigarh: The days of Goa plans being made, trip posters plastered across notice boards, and Instagram stories filled with beach countdowns will soon be over at Panjab University. The university has rolled out strict new guidelines for student council-organised trips, barring the council from choosing destinations on their own and enforcing faculty-led oversight. Based on recommendations by a committee headed by Prof Nandita Singh, the new standard operating procedures (SOPs) are aimed at regulating student trips that had, in recent years, become loosely organised events often featuring non-students and conducted without faculty supervision. Posters for such trips — often to places like Goa, Manali or Rishikesh — would appear overnight in various notice boards and student centre without any formal approval. Now, all student council trips must be confined to a list of university-approved destinations that reflect cultural, historical, or academic value. These include the Partition Museum and Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Ranthambore National Park, Bodh Gaya, Nalanda University, Science City Kapurthala, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Shri Vaishno Devi Temple and a few others. Each elected office-bearer of the Panjab University Campus Students' Council (PUCSC) will be allowed to organise just one trip in their term. The preference order will begin with the president, followed by the secretary, vice-president, and joint secretary. Departments must verify the list of participating students, and both the student and their parents are required to submit undertakings before the trip. These documents are to be deposited with the Dean Student Welfare (DSW) office in advance. DSW Prof Amit Chauhan confirmed that all such trips will be monitored closely. "Every council trip will now have one male and one female warden accompanying the students. This is to ensure discipline and safety at all times," he said. Importantly, the funds for these trips will be drawn from the student council budget, but will be allocated only after clearance from the DSW office. Final permission must be granted by the Vice-Chancellor or DUI, based on the DSW's recommendation and a verified list of participants. Officials say the move is intended to bring structure and accountability to council activities, which had become informal and, at times, problematic. "Trips must serve an academic or cultural purpose. They are not meant to be recreational holidays run like travel agency packages," said a university official familiar with the policy shift. This is part of a wider clampdown by the administration on student-led events. Similar SOPs have also been introduced for other events, booking of auditoriums, and cultural events held at the Student Centre. At a glance: New PUCSC trip guidelines Only 1 trip allowed per PUCSC office-bearer Destinations restricted to university-approved sites (e.g., Amritsar, Bodh Gaya, Nalanda) No more self-chosen trips to Goa, Manali etc. Participant lists must be verified by departments Student and parental undertakings mandatory Male and female wardens to accompany all trips Trips funded from student council budget, but only after DSW clearance Final approval to be given by VC or DUI on DSW recommendation
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
SUV runs over woman on morning walk; 1 held, 2 hurt
Raipur: A woman was killed and two others severely injured in a hit and run case occurred in Chhattisgarh capital on Friday morning. The accused, Amit Chauhan, was arrested and Chauhan did not possess a valid driver's license at the time of the incident. The high-speed car in Raipur ran over three women during their early morning walk, killing one and seriously injuring the other two. The incident occurred near the Telibandha flyover and has been captured on CCTV, which is now part of the investigation, police said. According to police, the deceased was identified as Priya Sahu, 30, who was flung nearly 20 feet upon impact. She sustained a fatal head injury and succumbed to her wounds while being rushed to the hospital. The other two women, Riya Banjare and Lalita Sahu, suffered serious injuries and are undergoing treatment. The accident took place around 5 am on Friday, when the three women, residents of Telibandha area, were returning home from their routine morning walk. At the same time, the accused, identified was returning from a wedding in Saja and took the Atal Expressway before turning toward Telibandha lake.
