Restrictions on PU campus for VP’s visit

Chandigarh, March 4

Panjab University authorities have announced imposition of several measures on campus during of visit of Vice President of India and university Chancellor Jagdeep Dhankar on March 7 for the 71th annual convocation.

The convocation is slated to be held at the university’s gymnasium hall. As per a circular, the route from Gate No. 1 via Administrative Block, Chemistry Department and Physics Department till the gymnasium hall will be a no vehicle zone.

This route will be closed for the public from 1pm to 7pm and no vehicle will be allowed to be parked on this route road on March 6 and 7. Meanwhile, all residents/visitors at the university have been asked not to park their vehicles on the road side on the campus on March 6 and 7.

The Gate No. 1 will remain open for entry and exit from 6am to 1pm and after 7pm. The Gate No. 2 will remain open for entry and exit throughout for the VIPs, guest invitees and faculty, the circular stated.

It further added that the Gate No. 3 would remain open for entry and exit from 6am to 10pm for students and campus residents.