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Indian Express
5 days ago
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- Indian Express
IP University Admission: Apply for environment management programmes by July 30
The Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) Delhi is inviting applications for admission to its three environment management programmes for the academic session 2025-26. The programmes include MSc (Environment Management), MSc (Applied Geoinformatics) and BSc (Environment Management). Interested candidates can check the details and apply on at the university websites – and Eligible candidates can apply online based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores by July 30. The university has clarified that admissions will be made based on CUET scores after the merit list of national-level tests or university-conducted entrance exams for affiliated programmes is exhausted. Candidates applying through CUET scores need to pay a combined application and counseling fee of Rs 2,500. Those already admitted through national-level tests or university-conducted entrance exams are not eligible to apply through CUET scores. The programmes are offered at the University School of Environment Management, located in the Dwarka campus. The two postgraduate programmes have 30 seats each, and the undergraduate programme has 60 seats. According to Prof. Varun Joshi, Dean of the school, the demand for these programmes is increasing globally, given the emphasis on environment management and the application of latest technologies. This year, GGSIPU has introduced an orphan children quota, in addition to the existing Single Girl Child quota. The Single Girl Child Quota was introduced last year. The quota will be effective from the academic session 2025-26. Under the new quota, one additional seat will be reserved in each university schools and programmes, and the selected students will be eligible for a 100 per cent fee waiver under the university's EWS scheme. IPU has launched an admission chatbot service. The admission chatbot service seeks to provide instant answers to queries related to admissions in various programmes for the new session. The link to the new service is available on the University's main website — Using this service, prospective applicants can get immediate answers to their queries related to admissions in various programmes for the new session, a statement issued by the university said.
New Indian Express
23-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Kanwar Yatra rush slows Capital down
NEW DELHI: As the annual Kanwar Yatra enters its final stretch, lakhs of saffron-clad pilgrims carrying sacred Ganga water continue to pass through Delhi, leaving the city grappling with chaos, noise and civic disruptions. What is a spiritual journey for many has turned into a daily struggle for residents, as public infrastructure is overwhelmed and basic urban services are stretched thin. In neighbourhoods across east, central and south Delhi, makeshift camps have been set up on footpaths and sidewalks, many spilling onto busy roads. These camps, often erected without warning, have blocked pedestrian access in several areas, forcing people to walk on the roads amid ongoing traffic. 'The footpaths are completely taken over by the camps,' said Neha Mehra, a schoolteacher in Ashok Vihar. 'You have to walk in the middle of the road with vehicles whizzing by. It's unsafe, especially for children and elderly people.' Traffic congestion has worsened significantly due to the partial or complete closure of key roads by the Delhi Police. With routes like GT Road, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, and parts of Ring Road restricted to accommodate the pilgrims, daily commutes have become nightmares. Heavy rain have added to the misery, turning narrow lanes into slushy bottlenecks. 'It takes me twice as long to reach work now. The detours are ridiculous and there's no coordination between traffic police and civic agencies,' said Varun Joshi, a Noida resident. But for many, the most unbearable aspect has been the relentless noise. Loudspeakers mounted on Kanwar vehicles blare devotional songs at all hours, often well past midnight. 'Our windows literally rattle,' said Gaurav Bhardwaj, an IT professional. 'I have a six-month-old daughter who hasn't slept properly in days. Even earplugs don't help.' Many residents say their complaints to the police about noise violations have gone unanswered. According to police officials, over 200 complaints related to noise and traffic snarls were received in the past weekend alone, with enforcement teams deployed in sensitive zones. But ground-level enforcement remains spotty. Waste accumulation is another major concern. With a sharp increase in footfall along pilgrim routes, garbage, especially plastic bottles, food wrappers, and discarded clothing, has piled up near the camps.
