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Himachal may introduce mandatory drug tests for students seeking School, Professional Course admissions
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (416+ words) Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), May 11, 2026: In a major move against rising drug abuse in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has indicated that the state government is preparing to introduce mandatory drug screening, popularly referred to as a "Chitta Test,…...
GNDU creates history, ranked among World's Top 100 Universities for brand and reputation
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (245+ words) Amritsar (Punjab), May 11, 2026: Guru Nanak Dev University has earned a major global distinction by securing the 78th position worldwide in the "University Brand and Reputation" category of the prestigious World University Rankings for Innovation 2026. The achievement places GNDU among the top…...
Ensure Punjabi continues as a compulsory subject in Army Public schools in Punjab: Vikramjit Sahwney urges Rajnath Singh
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (164+ words) Chandigarh, May 9, 2026: Member Parliament Vikramjit Singh Sahwney has urged Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to ensure that Punjabi continues as a compulsory subject in Army Public schools in Punjab. In a tweet, he said, "Punjabi is not just a language,…...
Students celebrate Mother's Day with vibrant cultural performances
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (200+ words) Ferozepur, May 9, 2026: Mother's Day was celebrated with immense joy and enthusiasm at Vivekananda Junior to honour the unconditional love, care, and sacrifices made by mothers in shaping the lives of their children. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from parents, especially…...
CGC University Mohali unveils future-ready academic framework, announces Rs 50 Crore "CGC UET" Scholarship scheme
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (296+ words) Mohali (Punjab, May 6, 2026: CGC University Mohali has unveiled its future-ready academic framework along with the announcement of a massive "50 crore "CGC UET" scholarship initiative. The details of this initiative were shared by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vinay Goel and Associate Director (Admissions…...
Row erupts over language policy in Punjab Army Schools; Critics allege Punjab being sidelined as Sanskrit made mandatory
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (298+ words) Jalandhar (Punjab), May 5, 2026: A controversy has emerged in Punjab after reports claimed that Army Public Schools in the state have introduced Sanskrit as a compulsory subject while Punjabi has been made optional, triggering strong reactions from sections of the state's…...
Punjabi Is Our Identity: Speaker Kultar Sandhwan urges people to declare mother tongue in Census; Watch Video
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (123+ words) Chandigarh, May 4, 2026: Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has urged people to declare Punjabi as their mother tongue in the upcoming census, stressing that language is central to cultural identity. Sandhwan said accurately recording "Punjabi" in census data would help…...
Unique "Honesty Shop" initiative instils values of trust among students in Ferozepur
1+ week, 1+ day ago (241+ words) Ferozepur, May 3, 2026: At a time when moral values are often discussed more than practiced, Das & Brown World School has taken an inspiring step by introducing an "Honesty Shop" on the occasion of Honesty Day. This unique initiative is helping students…...
Dr. Parmjeet Kaur Sidhu Takes Charge as Head of Punjabi Department at Panjab University
1+ week, 4+ day ago (238+ words) Chandigarh, April 30, 2026-Parmjeet Kaur Sidhu has formally assumed charge as the Head of the Department of Punjabi at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on April 30, 2026, for a term of three years. The appointment was made under the orders of Vice Chancellor Prof....
CBSE launches parenting calendar for 2026-27 academic session
1+ week, 5+ day ago (289+ words) New Delhi, April 29, 2026 (ANI): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) launched the Parenting Calendar for the Academic Session 2026-27 on Wednesday. In alignment with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, CBSE had undertaken this initiative in the academic…...