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News18
a day ago
- General
- News18
JAC Chandigarh Counselling 2025: Choice Filling Begins For Round 3, Check Schedule
Last Updated: JAC Chandigarh Counselling 2025: The round 3 choice filling process will conclude on July 25. The seat allotment result will be out on July 26. The Joint Admission Committee (JAC) Chandigarh has begun the round 3 choice-filling process of the counselling for admission to BE, Integrated BE, MBA and BArch courses in colleges based in the state. Those interested and eligible can fill out their choices by visiting the official website at Colleges are granted based on the JEE Main scores obtained by the student as well as the pass percentage secured in Class 12 or equivalent exam. Since admissions are based on All India Ranks of JEE Main, there is no entrance exam. JAC Chandigarh Counselling 2025: Schedule The round 3 choice filling process will conclude on July 25. The seat allotment result will be out on July 26. If a student gets a seat on the list and wish to reserve the same, they will have to lock it by paying a fee. They can also float it or leave it to be offered to someone else and wait for the seat of choice in the next round. If seats are left vacant after the third round, a special round will be held on August 1. Those who are selected in the merit list, will have to carry two sets of self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents and certificates along with original documents and certificates while reporting to the allocated colleges. They will have to complete this process between July 30 and 31. –– Dr SS Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology Panjab University, Chandigarh (Formerly Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology) –– University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh –– University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University –– Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre (PUSSGRC), Hoshiarpur –– Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology (Degree Wing), Sector 26, Chandigarh –– Chandigarh College of Architecture, Sector 12, Chandigarh. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 15:18 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Curtains rise: 200 artistes from 15 drama schools to bring monsoon mosaic of theatre to Bhopali life
B hopal: The state capital is ready to awaken beneath a silken canopy of monsoon grey—its lakes brimmed, their edges shimmering, the air humming with dramatic and poetic promise. Here, at Ravindra Bhavan, the Harihar National Theatre Festival unfurls from July 24–29, accompanied by an immersive seminar (July 25–28) that will draw over 200 students and researchers from more than 15 drama schools across India. Culture minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi, speaking to media on Tuesday at the Tribal Museum, said, "Rains coax creativity from the soul. Inspired by this elemental muse, the festival invites its audience to witness 'Samudra Manthan', directed by Chittaranjan Tripathi, on opening night, July 24—a cosmic churning of imagination and myth. As showers patter on the rooftops, the next evening brings 'Mohe Piya', under the deft direction of Waman Kendre—an ode to longing and devotion, its verses drifting like water-coloured dreams. By July 26, the festival embraces dual meditations: 'Suvasantak', curated by Padma Shri Puru Dadheech, weaving classical Kathak rhythms into the spirit of 'good ending', and 'Natyopatti' with Sangeeta Gundecha's philosophic tapestry on theatre's sacred birth." The academic core of the festival resonates with the ancient rhythms of Bharata Muni's 'Natyashastra', reaffirming roots that are two millennia deep. Students of Panjab University, Kashi Vishwavidyalaya, DY Patil University, Mansingh Tomar University, Jammu University, Bhartendu Natya academy, Vivekanand University, Rajasthan Univesity, and Mahatma Gandhi Hindi Vishwavidyalaya will participate in the event along with students of MP drama schools. Some of the doyens will guide the workshops and dialogues that anchor youth to venerable tradition while planting seeds of innovation, said director culture, NP Namdeo, who was present at the press meet. He added, "The monsoon theatre arrives on wings of curiosity and reverie: Swapnokalpa Dasgupta, Satish Dave, and Ankit Mishra contribute their unique voices, while 'Sheela', the soulful production led by Sandhya Purecha (chairperson of Sangeet Natak Akademi), promises eloquence in every breath. "Director MP school of drama, Sanjay Shrivastava was also present at the meet. Over six rain-kissed nights, stories will be spun with finesse and spiritual resonance in the form of poetic dramas that reflect season's lush intensity. "And as final bows are taken, festival's essence will be preserved for posterity—documented and archived to guide future scholars towards their own creative monsoons," said Namdeo.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
After months of talks, PGI clears Rs 10cr in property tax
1 2 Chandigarh: After months of persistent follow-ups, notices, and negotiations, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) has finally cleared a major chunk of its long-standing property tax dues. In a landmark move, PGI deposited Rs 10.28 crore to the Chandigarh municipal corporation, the highest single payment made by any government or private entity to the civic body in the current financial year. The payment follows a detailed reconciliation process between PGI and MC officials, involving multiple meetings, document exchanges, and field visits. The total arrears calculated stood at Rs 24 crore, of which PGI has now paid nearly half. According to MC records, several key government institutions still owe the civic body over Rs 100 crore in property tax and service charges. Among the top defaulters are Panjab University (Rs 60 crore), the engineering department of Chandigarh administration (Rs 17 crore), and Chandigarh Railway Station (Rs 3 crore). The Chandigarh Golf Club also features on the list with significant dues. These entities failed to clear their dues during the April–May rebate period and now face a 25% penalty on the total amount, along with 12% annual interest. The MC has already revised the tax figures to include these charges. Meanwhile, the MC has collected over Rs 75 crore so far this financial year — Rs 48 crore from commercial properties and Rs 27 crore from residential ones. Over 850 notices have been issued to residential defaulters (Rs 11 crore dues), and 600+ notices to commercial defaulters (Rs 6.5 crore dues). **Box: Some of the top govt tax defaulters in MC's record.** Government Entity-----------------------------Tax arrears (amount approximate) 1: Panjab University-------------------------68.85 crore 2: PGI-------------------------------------------14.00 crore 3: Chandigarh administration------------16.26 crore 5: Chandigarh Railway Station----------2.98 crore MSID:: 122818584 413 |
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Rain, rust and red tape: PU hostels mock Chandigarh's clean city tag
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chandigarh: Just days after Chandigarh bagged the title of India's second cleanest city among big cities in the Swachh Survekshan rankings, a walk through Panjab University's hostels offers a jarring contrast - discarded furniture, rusting coolers, broken racks and wooden scraps lie dumped in open corners and backyards, untouched for years. While the city basks in its Swachh Bharat glory, the university hostels seem battling health and hygiene risk bureaucratic inertia, a scene that's less "clean city" and more "dump yard in progress." Despite repeated complaints by students, the junk has remained untouched for months, with many items reportedly lying there for over two years. Research scholar Shispal Sheokand, who flagged the issue recently, said he submitted a formal memorandum to Dean Students Welfare (DSW) Prof Amit Chauhan, urging immediate clearance of the trash before it leads to a health crisis. "This isn't just about aesthetics. These rotting wooden frames and rusted metal coolers invite disease, especially during the rains," Sheokand said. Prof Bharadwaj Bargai, the newly appointed warden of Boys Hostel No. 5, admitted the problem was long pending. "Most of this furniture has been lying here since around two years. We are aware of the issue and are taking steps to dispose it off soon," he said. A walk through Boys Hostel No. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Vastu Compliant 3BHK @ Kalyani LivingTree, KIADB, Bagalur Kalyani Developers Learn More Undo 3 reveals a similar scene, half-broken furniture, twisted almirahs, plastic chairs with missing legs, and outdated electrical fixtures piled against walls. Officials in the university's administration wing privately admit that even without the protest-related disruptions, the process of auctioning junk furniture has historically been slow and bogged down by procedural red tape. "Even small decisions go through multiple departments," said a staffer, requesting anonymity. Students argue that bureaucratic delays shouldn't put their health at risk. "It's ironic that a top-ranked university can't manage basic hygiene in its hostels," said Divyansh, a research scholar from the Anthropology department. With the monsoon picking up, the university's sluggish response to hostel sanitation has once again highlighted the cost of institutional inertia. Responding to the issue, DSW Prof Amit Chauhan explained that there is a procedure in place for disposing of discarded items, but the process takes time. "Hostel authorities first prepare an inventory and submit it to the university administration. Once approved, the materials are auctioned off to external bidders. Unfortunately, this time the process was delayed because the DSW office was shut down in April and part of May due to student protests," he said.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Indian Express
Afghan national, a PU graduate, held for overstaying his visa, possessing forged Indian documents: Chandigarh Police
A 37-year-old Afghan national was arrested under the Foreigners Act for overstaying in India illegally and possessing forged Indian identity documents, the Chandigarh Police said on Saturday. A team of the Mauli Jagran police station arrested the accused, Mohammad Rasool Barak, a native of Kandahar in Afghanistan. Police said Barak entered India on a student visa in 2015 and pursued graduation from Panjab University, adding that his visa expired in 2018, but he never renewed it thereafter. However, he continued to live in India 'as a refugee and took up work as a taxi driver, clearly violating visa conditions that prohibit foreign students from engaging in any form of employment', police said. A case was registered following the complaint of the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Amritsar, which stated that the accused had 'not only overstayed his visa but had also illegally procured Indian documents by falsely claiming Indian nationality'. In his application for a learner's licence, Barak had falsely mentioned his place of birth as Chandigarh, India, despite being born in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on August 13, 1988, police said, adding this act of 'providing false information and obtaining government-issued Indian documents is a serious national security concern'. His Indian documents were also verified and confirmed to be illegally obtained, and relevant sections of the law have been invoked accordingly, police said. During the investigation, the accused was arrested on July 19 in Mauli Jagran and produced before the court, which remanded him to a 14-day judicial custody.
