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Business Standard
28-05-2025
- General
- Business Standard
PPU has extended the online submission form deadline to Jun 8; details here
The online application deadline for Degree Part I courses at Patliputra University (PPU) has been extended for the 2025–2029 academic year. According to the PPU dean of students' welfare (DSW) Rajeev Ranjan, the deadline has been postponed to June 8, as per the direction of the state higher education department's director. Previously, the last date to fill out the form was May 24. The university has received a resounding response and has about 1.20 lakh seats spread throughout its constituent and associated colleges in the Patna and Nalanda regions. For admission to regular undergraduate courses in the arts, sciences, and commerce streams, more than 90 lakh applications have been submitted online. PPU extends deadline for form submission: Official statement Though there have been few students enrolled in classical languages like Bengali, Prakrit, Maghi, Maithli, and Bhojpuri this year, Ranjan stated that "history in arts and zoology in science have been the top choices for students this time." According to him, the majority of students from remote areas will be able to submit their online applications within the allotted time when the deadline is extended by a fortnight, which is expected to result in a spike in applications for the university. PPU University: How to fill out the application form? Visit the admission portal at admission@ Register an account by providing the necessary details. Enter the Application Form: Complete the form with accurate academic and personal information. Submit scanned copies of the essential documents. Make the payment through the online portal. Review the application and send it. About the PPU Counselling The DSW added, "The counselling and merit list announcements will follow soon after the application window closes on June 8". For new academic sessions and classes to start the first week of July, the institution is dedicated to finishing the admissions process by June 30. Patliputra University (PPU): Overview Patliputra University, situated in Bihar, India, is renowned for its dedication to high-quality education and a wide variety of academic programs. By offering equal opportunities to all, the institution hopes to attract students from a variety of backgrounds through its open admissions procedure.
Time of India
26-05-2025
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- Time of India
PPU extends last date of online form submission
1 2 Patna: Patliputra University (PPU) has extended the deadline for online submission of admission forms for Degree Part I courses for the 2025-29 academic session. The revised deadline is now June 8 following a directive from the director of the state higher education department, said PPU dean of students' welfare (DSW) Rajeev Ranjan. Earlier the last was May 24. The university, which has approximately 1.20 lakh seats available across its constituent and affiliated colleges located in Patna and Nalanda districts, has seen an overwhelming response. Over 90 lakh applications have been submitted online for admission to regular undergraduate courses in arts, science and commerce streams. "However, history in arts and zoology in science have been the top choices for students this time," Ranjan said, adding that there have been few takers for classical languages like Bengali, Prakrit, Maghi, Maithli and Bhojpuri this year. He said the university is likely to see a surge in applications following the extension of the deadline further for a fortnight enabling most of the students from rural areas to submit their online applications within the stipulated time. "The counselling and merit list announcements will follow soon after the application window closes on June 8," the DSW said, adding that the university is committed to completing the entire admission process by June 30 so that new academic sessions and classes could begin from the first week of July.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
PPU releases admission schedule for UG courses
1 2 Patna: Patliputra University (PPU) has officially released the academic schedule for admissions to Degree Part I four-year choice based credit system (CBCS) courses for the 2025-29 academic session. The admission process will commence with the publication of the first merit list on May 28. PPU dean of students' welfare (DSW) Rajeev Ranjan said the students will be asked to complete their admission process by June 4 and validation of the documents will be made on June 6 by the colleges. "Following the first list, the second merit list will be published on June 9 and the admission process will be completed by June 14. The validation of the documents will be held on June 16," he said, adding that the third merit list will be announced on June 18 with the admission process to be completed by June 21 and validation of the documents on June 23 by the respective colleges. The fourth and last merit list will be announced on June 25 asking students to complete their admission process by June 29 and validation of the documents will be completed on June 30. "Each list will offer selected candidates the opportunity to secure their seats in various undergraduate programme offered across all constituent and affiliated colleges of PPU located in Patna and Nalanda," the DSW said. To ensure a smooth and uninterrupted admission process, Ranjan has confirmed that admissions will be conducted even on Sundays and public holidays. "Classes for the newly admitted students are scheduled to begin on July 3 marking the official start of the new academic session 2025-2029," he said, adding that the university has urged aspiring candidates to regularly check the official website and contact respective colleges for specific admission guidelines and document verification schedules. For more information, students can visit Meanwhile, the university has extended the application deadline for admission to Degree Part I courses until May 24. Earlier the last date for submission of admission applications was till Thursday.
India.com
21-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
There are only 2 pure vegetarian outlets of McDonald's in India, they are located at...
Pilgrims heading to the sacred Vaishno Devi shrine have the option to grab a bite at McDonald's, which has opened two new outlets along the route, one at New Track-Tarakote Marg and the other at Ardhkuwari in Jammu. Understanding the spiritual significance of the place and local food preferences, both outlets serve a fully vegetarian menu. To respect religious sentiments, none of the items include onion or garlic. Sharing the news, Rajeev Ranjan, Managing Director of McDonald's India – North and East had earlier said, 'We're happy to bring McDonald's to Tarakote Marg and Ardhkuwari for the many pilgrims and locals who travel this path. It's our way of making our popular food and drinks more accessible to people on this important journey.' The restaurant at Tarakote Marg offers both dine-in and take-away options, along with easy-to-use self-service digital kiosks for faster ordering. At the Ardhkuwari location, visitors can pick up food to go. 'Our presence here is a step towards making the world-famous McDonald's great tasting food and beverages accessible to travelers and residents of the area. We have formulated a special menu for our no onion and no garlic restaurants, consisting of menu items such as McAloo Tikki, McVeggie, McSpicy Paneer Burger, McSpicy Paneer Wrap, along with McDonald's World Famous FriesTM, refreshing beverages and choice of desserts.' Ranjan also highlighted that McDonald's places a strong emphasis on quality. 'From the farm to the plate, we make sure everything meets our global food safety and quality standards. We've spent 25 years building solid partnerships with local suppliers to make that possible,' he said. What truly sets McDonald's apart is its people, who are at the core of delivering a warm, welcoming, and smooth customer experience. In North and East India alone, the company has a workforce of over 5,000 employees spread across more than 150 outlets. The restaurant near Vaishno Devi has hired team members from the local area, providing them with a workplace that is both flexible and supportive. 'We believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the chance to grow,' said Rajeev Ranjan. 'Working at McDonald's helps people build valuable life skills like teamwork, responsibility, and quick thinking. These are qualities that go far beyond the job and can really help shape a better future for our employees.'
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Housing project in Delhi's fragile Morphological Ridge zone gets CEC nod with strict environmental conditions
The Central Empowered Committee (CEC), in its latest report to the Supreme Court, has recommended that a private builder be allowed to use 4,553 square metres of land in Sector-B, Pocket-1, Vasant Kunj, which falls within Delhi's Morphological Ridge zone, for a group housing project. The approval is subject to several conditions: no felling of any of the 23 existing trees on the site; plantation of 250 indigenous trees along the periphery and 250 along internal roads; and deposit of 5 per cent of the sanctioned project cost with the Ridge Management Board Fund, to be used under the supervision of the Delhi Forest Department. The project must provide water for birds and squirrels, follow all conditions imposed by statutory authorities, including the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), and implement waste management, potable water supply, rainwater harvesting, and energy conservation measures. Quarterly compliance reports must be submitted through the CEC's online portal. The land in question—approximately 5,353 square metres, of which 4,553 square metres fall within Delhi's Morphological Ridge—is part of the Aravalli ecosystem. Although not notified as a forest, the Morphological Ridge holds environmental significance as per several court rulings, which mandate Supreme Court clearance for any construction in such areas. The Indian Express had reported in March that the project was the first known case to receive a conditional environmental clearance from the ministry, and not CEC as is mandated in such cases, given that it is located in the Morphological Ridge area. The CEC submitted the report on May 14 based on two applications concerning the group housing project in Vasant Kunj. An application filed by Rajeev Ranjan, RWA president at Pocket B-1, Vasant Kunj, opposed the project, citing ecological sensitivity and the ridge's protection. The other, contested by the builder, argued that the land is residential, part of an approved Delhi Development Authority (DDA) layout plan, and lacks typical ridge features. In response, the CEC consulted stakeholders such as DDA, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Forest Department and the MoEFCC, and inspected the site on January 3, this year. The committee found that more than 80 per cent of the land lies within the Morphological Ridge as per the Forest Department's e-Vanlekh map. It was also observed that however, the site appeared flat and surrounded by residential houses of DDA, upon inspection. Mapping confirms ridge status: Using the Delhi Government's official e-Vanlekh portal, the CEC confirmed that about 85 per cent of the project site lies within the Morphological Ridge area. Legal precedents demand clearance: The report highlights judicial precedents, including Delhi High Court and Supreme Court rulings, which insist that land with ridge-like morphological features cannot be developed without permission from the Ridge Management Board (RMB) and the Supreme Court. All statutory approvals in place: Despite the ecological concerns, the project has obtained approvals from a range of statutory bodies—including DDA, MCD, Delhi Urban Art Commission, Airports Authority of India, Delhi Jal Board, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, Fire Department, and the MoEFCC. The CEC referred the proposal for construction on the Morphological Ridge to the RMB on February 25 this year. The RMB responded on March 24, stating that it could not give an approval due to restrictions set by the Supreme Court in its May 16 order last year, wherein it restrained the board from clearing any project proposals involving diversion of ridge forests—including Morphological Ridge areas—without prior permission of the court. This meant that no administrative or expert body other than the Supreme Court could have authorised the project. Even though the developer has all other statutory approvals, the absence of RMB clearance, due to the court's restriction, has made the Supreme Court's decision the final and only pathway. The land was originally part of a large-scale SFS housing scheme planned by the DDA in 1987, but remained privately owned as the acquisition did not take place. Over the years, multiple applications and appeals for layout plan sanctions were filed. Eventually, the MCD approved the layout plans under the Master Plan for Delhi (MPD) 2021. The project had obtained approvals, including a layout plan sanction from the MCD in March 2024 and a conditional environmental clearance from the MoEFCC in January this year. It also secured No-Objection Certificates from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and several other bodies. Additionally, the land acquisition collector confirmed the land is free of acquisition claims.
