The Times of India

Beijing Foreign Studies University has added Punjabi as its 102nd foreign language, with Professor Zameerpal Kaur Sandhu Bajwa appointed as a foreign expert. She will teach Punjabi language, literature, and culture to Chinese students and diplomats. This move highlights the growing international interest in Punjabi, already taught in several countries.

Panjab University student leader Jashan Jawandha, a prominent figure in campus politics with a history of shifting affiliations and involvement in election cycles, was reportedly targeted in a firing incident. His political journey includes stints with SOI and SOPU, and he has been linked to various campus confrontations and controversies, including the presence of an alleged gangster during elections.

Panjab University has cancelled Wednesday's star night and postponed all Jhankaar fest events following a gunshots incident near the Student Centre. The decision, confirmed by the vice-chancellor, aims to address campus security concerns after the firing triggered panic during large gatherings.

Two masked gunmen opened fire on a student leader at Panjab University during a crowded festival, but he escaped unharmed. The assailants then robbed a couple at gunpoint for a motorcycle to flee the campus, causing panic and leading to the cancellation of the festival's main event.

Central government has extended IPS officer Kanwardeep Kaur's tenure as SSP Chandigarh by one year. The 2013-batch Punjab cadre officer, who joined in March 2023, will now continue her service in the city until March 2027. The extension was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Appointments following a proposal from the Ministry of Home Affairs.