Chandigarh University News

Ghana was the first sub-Saharan country to win independence in 1957 Chandigarh University students of Ghana origin celebrated their 64th Independence Day at the university campus with great enthusiasm and patriotism. During the celebration, the Ghana students exhibit their culture to show honor and respect to their nation. It was in the year 1957, Ghana got independence from the British colonial Rule with great struggle and sacrifice. Ghana was the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to get independence. More than 300 students from various countries of Africa are currently studying at the Chandigarh University and most of the students are from Ghana. On this occasion students from Ghana, Nepal, Afghanistan, and other African countries presented various Musical and Cultural performances. Fahd, a student of  Ghana and student of Computer Science Engineering said, “ Ghana was called the "Gold Coast" by colonial powers due to its vast gold reserves; Ghana stayed a British colony...

Radio Punjab 90.0, a community radio station of Chandigarh University Gharuan, organized a program " Dhiyan Punjab Diyan " dedicated to International Women's Day. Various eminent personalities from the field of Medical, Judiciary, Entertainment, and academics shared their views on women's rights and health.  Advocate Dr. Gitanjali Bali, Dermatologist, Dr. Vikram Lahoria, Miss. India-2021 First Runner-up Aarti Chhangra, and Dr.  Navneet Sidhu Psychologists from DSW Department, Chandigarh University participated in this program. On this occasion Advocate, Dr. Gitanjali Bali shared her views on women's rights. Dr. Gitanjali Bali said, "We as a society have a moral duty to educate women about their legal rights".While  Dr. Shweta Gupta said, "Women always put their family first and neglect their own health, In such a situation, other members of the family should take care of the health of women". She further talked about female health issues like ...

Right-hand medium pacer selected by IPL franchise on the basis of performance in Domestic Cricket    Young fast bowler, Vaibhav Arora from Chandigarh University cricket team is all set to make his debut in the 14th Edition of IPL-2021. A final year BA+B.Ed. student of Chandigarh University has been picked-up by Sharukh Khan team Kolkata Knight Riders and is amongst the five young players bought during the recently held IPL auctions held at Chennai.  The young medium pacer has been selected by KKR at a base price of Rs. 20 Lacs on the basis of his extraordinary performance in domestic cricket. Coach of Chandigarh University cricket team and mentor of Vaibhav Arora, Ravi Verma said, “Vaibhav got selected due to his performance in Ranji Trophy where playing for Himachal Pradesh team he picked 29 wickets in 8 matches at average of 3.6 wickets per match. He was amongst the top wicket-taking bowlers of the tournament”. The medium pacer continued to impress the selectors during ...

“It is high time that we check the actual implementation and protection of women rights at ground level , further it is to be seen that benefits of women rights are reaching every section of the society or not” said social worker, writer and TDex speaker Supreet Diman. She was speaking during the National Level debate on Women Empowerment key to socio-economic development of the country organised by Chandigarh University to mark the celebration of International Women’s Day. Eminent women personalities from the field of literature, sports, social work, film industry, entrepreneur and media participated in the National level debate which was attended by students and faculty of the University. Chandigarh University honours the eminent women achievers in different fields with Women Icon of the Year 2021 award for being a role model in their respective field. The recipient of Women Icon of the Year 2021 award included Kaana Singh, eminent writer, Gauri Sheoran, World Shooting Champion of In...

Team SSCB lifts the overall trophy in Sanda & Taolu event of Wushu championship Chandigarh University Gharuan organized the 29th Senior National Men & Women Wushu Championship 2021. Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, Minister for Sports, Youth & NRI Affairs, Government of Punjab along with Bhupinder Singh Bajwa, President, Wushu Association of India (WAI) and Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University inaugurated the 29th Senior National Wushu Championship organized by Wushu Association of India. More than 43 teams comprising of 1000 players from all 28 State, Union Territories, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, Services Sports Control Board  participated in the 5-day National Championship.  While delivering at the inauguration ceremony of the Senior National Wushu championship, Cabinet Minister  Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, said “ The sports of Wushu which originated from China has become popular in India in a very short span of time, the Minister advocated to consider Wushu n...