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Chandigarh: MP Thakur to come to PU as first ABVP president takes oath

Gauravveer Sohal (left), the first ABVP president of the PU student council, interacting with students of psychology department on World Suicide Prevention Day. (HT Photo)
Published on Sep 11, 2025 06:34 AM IST

Chandigarh: Four students hurt in 3 clashes on PU campus

In the second case, complainant Damanpreet, 21, a resident of Mohali, alleged that he and his elder brother Harmanpreet, 23, were attacked after receiving a message from the official page of the United Students Organisation (USO). (HT File)
Published on Sep 06, 2025 08:12 AM IST

NIRF Ranking 2025: At 57, PU betters its rank, but still a long way to go

In the ‘state public universities’ category, created last year, PU has been ranked third among 50 varsities this time. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Sep 05, 2025 08:34 AM IST

Chandigarh: ‘Big 5’ depts behind Sohal’s historic win

Gauravveer Sohal (centre) and ABVP national general secretary Virendra Solanki (right) during a press conference in Chandigarh on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on Sep 05, 2025 08:00 AM IST

Spice of Life | Teacher’s tribute to student who taught real education

Every year, without fail, for over 25 years, Daljit has reached out with a call or message to wish me on Teachers’ Day. (HT File)
Published on Sep 04, 2025 09:20 PM IST

Chandigarh: NSUI expels 4 members for anti-party activities

Four members of National Students Union of India (NSUI) including former Panjab University Campus Students Council (PUCSC) president Anurag Dalal have been expelled from the party (HT File)
Published on Sep 04, 2025 08:36 AM IST

Chandigarh: ABVP beats all odds in historic win

Attri set up camp in PU much before the election season had started to assess the pulse of the campus. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on Sep 04, 2025 08:32 AM IST

ABVP makes history, wins Panjab University student election first time in 50 yrs

ABVP's Gaurav Veer Sohal and his supporters celebrate after winning the student council election at Panjab University in Chandigarh on Wednesday, September 3.
Updated on Sep 04, 2025 01:08 AM IST

AS Naura elected PUTA president 3rd yr in a row

Panjab University Teachers Association president AS Naura (in chequered shirt) with his panel members after declaration of results in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on Sep 03, 2025 08:28 AM IST

PU elections 2025: Ballot boxes ready, voters ready, big suspense on who takes the crown

Ballot boxes being readied at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. (Keshav Singh/ht)
Published on Sep 03, 2025 08:26 AM IST

Chandigarh: All eyes on nine city colleges

Supporters of the CSF alliance gather for a rally on the last day of the campaigning at Shri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, in Chandigarh on Monday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Sep 02, 2025 08:08 AM IST

Chandigarh: Election rush chokes PU campus, Sector 15

Vehicles stuck in a traffic jam near the admin block of Panjab University in Chandigarh on Monday. (Keshav Singh /HT)
Published on Sep 02, 2025 07:52 AM IST

Chandigarh: From satire to smear, it’s a meme fest at PU

As digital humour blurs into harassment, students question ethical boundaries of online election discourse. (HT File)
Published on Sep 02, 2025 07:50 AM IST

Chandigarh: At city’s girls colleges, hostel-entry timings a major poll issue

Now, with student council elections approaching, many student parties are pushing for uniform timings for both girls and boys in city colleges and have included these demands in their manifestos. (HT File)
Published on Sep 02, 2025 07:48 AM IST

Closure of Coffee House takes poll steam out of Panjab University Student Centre

With the third floor, housing the Coffee House, lying locked, and the rest of the building occupied by offices, student parties now only make announcements from outside at the Student Centre, while shifting their campaign trail to other parts of the campus. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Sep 01, 2025 06:10 AM IST

Chandigarh: The fading fabric in PU politics

The university is slowly seeing students switch from kurta pyjamas to a more casual look. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on Aug 30, 2025 07:38 AM IST

Chandigarh: Ideology takes back seat as unlikely ties emerge

Independent candidate Mohit Manderna, who is vying for the joint secretary’s post; and (right) NSUI presidential candidate Prabhjot Gill campaigning at PU on Friday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Aug 30, 2025 07:36 AM IST

Chandigarh: 6 out of 8 candidates from Punjab

Rebel alliance’s Sumit during a rally in front of Gandhi Bhawan at Panjab University on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Published on Aug 29, 2025 08:36 AM IST

Haryana to raise fresh demand for PU affiliation at Sept 11 Northern Zonal Council meet

The agenda also includes a review of crimes against women and children, the lidar-based master plan for Chandigarh, and the progress of several central government schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, Poshan Abhiyaan, and the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). (File)
Published on Aug 29, 2025 05:22 AM IST

PU campus sees its first AI-powered student elections

An AI avatar of an ASAP leader amid PU student elections slated for September 3. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 28, 2025 12:32 PM IST

Chandigarh: A battle for change, leadership & relevance

ELECTION BUZZ: The Panjab University campus has come alive with intense political activity ahead of the Panjab University Campus Students Council elections on September 3. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Aug 27, 2025 07:30 AM IST

Chandigarh: A lucky charm or astute strategy? This party fights only on one post

In 2018, the party fought in alliance with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and clinched the general secretary’s post (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Aug 27, 2025 06:52 AM IST

Only 87 get stickers but PU enforces entry rule

As per PU authorities, around 4,000 odd vehicles have been identified which day scholars bring to PU. (HT File Photo)
Published on Aug 26, 2025 08:10 AM IST

State of parties: Of anti-incumbency fight, prez post jinx and a comeback bid

Campus politics at PU is defined by a mix of past rivalries, shifting power dynamics, internal party struggles and new student leaders vying for influence. (HT File)
Published on Aug 26, 2025 07:24 AM IST

Chandigarh: Poll fever rises at PU, but girls’ colleges stay cold

While the PU campus and co-ed colleges in the city are abuzz with poll activity, it is business as usual at girls’ colleges. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 25, 2025 07:24 AM IST

Chandigarh: PU extends admission deadline to Sept 10 for NRI students

Applicants from underdeveloped countries are also eligible for approximately 50% fee concession. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Aug 25, 2025 05:44 AM IST

Chandigarh: As PU polls draw closer, parties battle factionalism

SECURITY UP: Campus security personnel checking vehicles at the gate, ahead of Panjab University Campus Students Council elections, on Saturday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Aug 24, 2025 06:30 AM IST

It’s official PU student body polls on Sept 3; code of conduct trashed soon after it comes into force

The stickers, strewn by SOI members after the announcement of their panel, being swept at the Student Centre in Panjab University on Friday. (KESHAV SINGH/HT)
Published on Aug 23, 2025 08:34 AM IST

PU student council elections: Nominations on Aug 27, code of conduct imposed

Panjab University (PU) on Friday officially announced the election schedule for the Panjab University Campus Students Council (PUCSC) on September 3. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 22, 2025 03:18 PM IST

Chandigarh: PU makes changes to one-way roads in campus

The one way system was introduced on two roads, the road in front of Administration Block, going past the science departments and uptown Gymnasium Hall. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Aug 22, 2025 08:44 AM IST