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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
5 PU colleges to get new principals
Patna: Five constituent colleges of Patna University (PU) — Magadh Mahila College, Patna College, Patna Science College, Vanijya Mahavidyalay and Patna Law College — are likely to get new principals, to be appointed on the recommendation of Bihar State University Service Commission after a gap of about 15 years. The necessary formalities of their posting will be completed within a week, said PU sources. All five candidates — Suheli Mehta, Alka, Nagendra Prasad Verma, Anil Kumar and Yogendra Kumar Verma — whose names have been forwarded to the PU by the director of higher education, have been directed to report at the university office on June 9 for verification of their documents relating to their qualifications and experience. The statutes for the appointment of principals of constituent colleges assented to by the governor on May 3, 2024, state that the incumbent having experience as a professor will be preferably posted in the college offering postgraduate education, whereas those having experience as professors/associate professors will be posted in the institutes offering undergraduate courses. These postings will be made by the vice-chancellor in consultation with the chancellor's representative. Dean of students' welfare-cum-media in charge Anil Kumar said the posting of principals will be finalised by a three-member committee, headed by the vice-chancellor and consisting of the registrar and chancellor's representative. Magadh University English department teacher Rahmat Jahan has been nominated as the representative of the chancellor in PU. According to a notification issued by PU registrar Shalini, appointment letters will be issued to the new principals after ascertaining the genuineness of their academic qualifications and other documents required as per the guidelines of the chancellor's secretariat. Candidates have also been directed to submit an affidavit sworn in before a first class magistrate regarding genuineness of the documents being submitted, a notification said.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
The last call: When death strikes, this man steps in
Patna : By day, Gulab Kumar tends to rows of books in a well-known shop tucked along Boring Road in Patna's Shri Krishnapuri neighbourhood. At 62, he may look every bit the mild-mannered bookshop assistant, but when the phone rings in times of death or despair, Gulab transforms into something far greater – a good Samaritan whose quiet devotion has made him an unsung pillar of support in the city. "For the last 15 years, I have attended to emergency calls arising from deaths at the homes of my acquaintances in Ashiana, Kachchi Talab and around Boring Road. It gives me immense satisfaction. I feel like it's a call from God," he said. In a city growing faster than its families, Gulab has become a rare constant. "Families have become small, even very small, and many don't know how to handle death-related rituals ," he said. When Kamal Srivastava's wife slipped in the bathroom last month and was later diagnosed with a brain haemorrhage, Gulab got the call. "She was hospitalised nearby and I provided all assistance. A few days later, I helped shift her home. When she passed away, I made the necessary arrangements for her cremation at Digha Ghat. I have helped in at least three such cases every year. If someone calls in such a situation, how can I refuse?" he said. His most haunting memory is from 2022, during the peak of the Covid pandemic. Netai Chandra Das, a retired govt employee, was struggling to breathe in his Boring Road flat. Knowing the end was near, he phoned the bookshop where Gulab works, and asked for him. Atmanand Das, the bookshop's owner, sent Gulab at once. "When I reached, he was about to die. I took him to police line hospital, but he was declared dead, another victim of the virus. It all happened within half an hour," Gulab said. Atmanand added, "The fear was so real that only four of us carried his 'arthi' to Bans Ghat – Gulab, our caretaker Deepak, a magazine vendor and I. No one else came. Can you believe it? Gulab has helped me through the deaths of seven of my own relatives over the years." Gulab's quiet acts of compassion have become lore among locals. Even Jharna Sharan, the 90-year-old landlady of the building that houses the bookshop, knows him well. A former professor at Magadh Mahila College and a divorcee with no children, she is looked after only by the caretaker Deepak. When Gulab visits, she jokes with a twinkle, "You have helped in the cremation of so many persons. I will see, if you will attend to my body also!" Hailing from Bharaula Bhatapa Rani village in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria district, Gulab came to Patna following his late father, who worked in the forensic science laboratory. But it is in the lives and deaths of others that Gulab has found his quiet calling. In an age when empathy often comes with conditions, Gulab answers grief's call without question. No headlines, no honours – just the sacred, silent dignity of showing up when it matters most.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Sadhna wins Miss Magadh Mahila College title
1 2 Patna: Sadhna of political science department was declared " Miss Magadh Mahila College " in a keenly watched contest held on the college campus here on Monday. Nupur from history department and Fakhera from philosophy department were declared 1st runner up and 2nd runner up, respectively. Earlier, in a well-organized function, students from different departments of Magadh Mahila College (MMC) showcased their cultural talents and intellect to win the coveted titles. The event featured several dedicated performances by the girls, highlighting their creativity and spirit. The contest was held in three rounds: introduction, talent, and questionnaire, showcasing the students' multifaceted talents. Senior academics Pushpalata Kumari, Pushpanjali Khare, and Suchita Arpan were the judges of the contest. College principal Namita Kumari wished the students all success in life and called upon them to accept new challenges and come out as the winners. Assistant cultural secretary, Anubhi Prasad, proposed a vote of thanks.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Patna univ to start inviting UG applications from today
1 2 Patna: Patna University (PU) will open its admission portal on Thursday for receiving online applications for admission to the undergraduate (UG) programmes in its constituent colleges for the academic session 2025-26. The last date for the receipt of applications is May 23. Admission to the four-year degree programmes as recommended by the National Education Policy 2020 will be made based on marks obtained by applicants in Class XII examinations conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or the Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CICSE). PU vice-chancellor Ajay Kumar Singh told this newspaper that the marks scored under all these boards will be treated on equal footing and a combined faculty-wise selection list will be prepared based on marks and choice of the institution. There will be no entrance test for admission to the undergraduate programmes running in different colleges either in conventional mode or self-financing mode as earlier, according to the chancellor's instructions. Students desirous of studying honours courses in science subjects may indicate their choice for Patna Science College, B N College and Magadh Mahila College. For studying honours courses in humanities and social science subjects, a candidate may indicate his or her choice for Patna College, B N College and Magadh Mahila College. For studying commerce, Vanijya Mahavidyalaya is the only choice for them under the conventional courses scheme. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo There are altogether 4,531 sanctioned seats in undergraduate programmes (both regular and self-financial modes) in all the colleges under PU except Patna Women's College (PWC). PWC, an autonomous institution, conducts admission to its courses on its own. Candidates desirous of studying undergraduate course in law may apply for admission in LLB course at Patna Law College, while those interested in studying fine arts will have to apply for the bachelor of fine art (BFA) course at the College of Arts and Crafts. The self-financing (vocational) courses at the undergraduate level in which students can apply for admission include functional English (Patna College and B N College), BCA (B N College, Patna Science College, Magadh Mahila College and Directorate of Distance Education), BBA (Patna College, B N College, Magadh Mahila College), biotechnology (Patna Science College and B N College), mass communications (Patna College), environmental science (Patna Science College) and social work (Magadh Mahila College). As per the university's academic calendar for the 2025-26 session, all admissions to the undergraduate programmes (both conventional and self-financing) will be completed by June 26. The induction meeting of newly admitted students will be held on July 2. The classes in the new academic session will commence on July 3, the students' welfare dean Anil Kumar said.
