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Central University of Punjab

Central University of Punjab is a central research university located in Ghudda village of Bathinda, Punjab, India. Founding The Central University of Punjab was established through the Central Universities Act 2009 which received the assent of the President of India on 20 March 2009. Its territorial jurisdiction extends to the whole State of Punjab. It started its functioning from Camp Office in April 2009, and since November 2009 it shifted to its City Campus spread over an area of 35 acres. Degrees The university offers mainly research oriented master's and doctoral degree programmes: Ph.D., M.Sc., M.A., M.Lib.I.Sc., M.Pharm., M.Tech., LL.M., M.Ed. and MBA. The university has started offering following bachelor's degrees also since July 2024: B.Tech(CSE), B.A.-LL.B., B.Pharmacy, B.A.-B.Ed. and B.Sc.-B.Ed. Launched four new UG Integrated courses of Biological Sciences in streams like - Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology [BS-MS Integrated]. Schools School of Basic Sciences School of Education School of Engineering & Technology School of Environment and Earth Sciences School of Health Sciences School of Information and Communication Studies School of International Studies School of Languages, Literature and Culture School of Legal Studies School of Management School of Social Sciences Accreditation and ranking The university has a NAAC 'A+' Grade.The university ranked 77th among universities, 40th in Law category, and 20th in the pharmacy category in the NIRF ranking of 2025. Central University of Punjab has been ranked as number one amongst newly established central universities in India consistently since 2012 as per university rankings of Researchgate and Scopus. See also List of universities in India University Grants Commission (India) References External links Official website Archived 29 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine
Central Warehousing Corporation

Central Warehousing Corporation is a statutory body which was established under The Warehousing Corporations Act, 1962. It is a public warehouse operator established by the Government of India under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution in 1957. It operates 734 warehouses across India with a storage capacity of 10 million tonnes. Services include foodgrain warehouses, industrial warehousing, custom bonded warehouses, container freight stations, inland clearance depots, and air-cargo complexes. On 18th April 2024, Government of India conferred with Navaratna status. Function The Warehousing Corporation Act, 1962: Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Central Warehousing Corporation may: Subscribe to the share capital of a State Warehousing Corporation; Act as agent of the Government for the purchase, sale, storage, and distribution of agricultural produce, seeds, manures, fertilizers, agricultural implements, and notified commodities; and Carry out such other functions as may be prescribed. The Warehousing Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2011 has been proposed in the Lok Sabha by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution seeking to make Nava-Ratna company Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) an independent body without the government being a guarantor. Operation CWC operations include scientific storage and handling services for more than 400 commodities, including Agricultural produce, Industrial raw materials, finished goods, and a variety of hygroscopic and perishable items. Scientific Storage Facilities for commodities, including hygroscopic and perishable items, through a network of 734 warehouses in India with its 1900 personnel. Import and Export Warehousing facilities at its 36 Container Freight Stations in ports and inland stations. Bonded Warehousing facilities. Disinfection services. Handling, Transportation & Storage of ISO Containers. CWC enables the movement of imported and exportable goods to and from the port towns and has developed an infrastructure of Container Freight Stations & Inland Clearance Depots throughout the country. It operates 20 CFSs/ ICDs where composite services for containerised movement of import/export cargo are provided. The Warehousing Corporation is empowered to acquire and build Warehouses for storage of Agricultural produce, seeds, fertilizers and other notified commodities and also to act as an agent of the Government, for purchases, sales storage, distribution etc., of Agricultural Commodities in time of need. Though it has been criticised for lack of manpower and technologically equipped warehousing facility. References
Chail Sanctuary

Chail Sanctuary is located at Chail, a hill station which is home to sambar, goral and cheer pheasants at Blossom and Jhaja. Barking deer and kalij pheasants are seen during dusk and dawn. The best time to visit is from March to October. Covering 110 km2, Chail Sanctuary has a vast forest cover. In 1976, Chail Wildlife Sanctuary was identified and it was declared as a protected area under government consideration. The cheer pheasant breeding and rehabilitation programme was launched in 1988. There is a dense cover of oak, pine and grassland. The sanctuary has mainly mammals. Large mammals include rhesus macaque, leopards, Indian muntjac and crested porcupine. Some of the other species found in the area include Himalayan black bear, wild boar, common langur, sambar and black naped hare. European red deer were also introduced half a century ago by the former Maharaja of Patiala but none of them were sighted in 1988 as per the survey conducted. The cheer breeding and rehabilitation centre has helped increase in the number of cheer pheasants nearby. According to people from Himachal Pradesh, the Chail Wildlife Sanctuary is believed to be the main attraction in Chail. Thickly covered oak forests, deodar tree, Solang Valley in Himachal Pradesh, covers more than 10k hectares of land. It houses rhesus macaque, leopard, Indian muntjac, goral, porcupine, wild boar, langur and Himalayan black bear. It also has prevented few endangered species of reptiles and birds. Chail Wildlife Sanctuary is reachable through Kalka - Shimla route by road and by train up to Kalka on Ambala-Kalka railway line. The Chail Wildlife Sanctuary is connected with major routes of Shimla and Chandigarh. References External links himachaltourism.nic.in hptdc.gov.in
ГЕС Чамера II

ГЕС Чамера II – гідроелектростанція на північному заході Індії у штаті Гімачал-Прадеш. Знаходячись між ГЕС Чамера III (вище по течії) та ГЕС Чамера I, входить до складу каскаду на річці Раві, лівій притоці Чинабу, який в свою чергу є правою притокою річки Сатледж (найбільший лівий доплив Інду). В межах проекту річку перекрили бетонною гравітаційною греблею висотою 43 метра та довжиною 126 метрів, яка потребувала 125 тис м3 матеріалу. Вона утворила водосховище з площею поверхні 2,3 км2 та об'ємом 1,7 млн м3 (корисний об’єм 1,4 млн м3). Зі сховища ресурс спрямовується до прокладеного під правобережним гірським масивом дериваційного тунелю довжиною 7,8 км з перетином 7 метрів. В системі також працює вирівнювальний резервуар висотою 93 метра. У підземному машинному залі встановлено три турбіни типу Френсіс потужністю по 100 МВт, які працюють при напорі у 243 метра та забезпечують виробництво 1,5 млрд кВт-год електроенергії на рік. Відпрацьована вода відводиться назад до річки по тунелю довжиною 3,5 км з діаметром 7 метрів. Видача продукції відбувається по ЛЕП, розрахованій на роботу під напругою 400 кВ. Примітки
Chamera-Talsperre

Die Chamera-Talsperre (auch Chamera-I-Talsperre) befindet sich am Fluss Ravi im Distrikt Chamba des indischen Bundesstaats Himachal Pradesh. Die 1994 fertiggestellte Talsperre liegt 50 km nordöstlich der Stadt Pathankot im Pir Panjal, einem Teilgebirge des Himalaya. Sie staut den Ravi und dessen rechten Nebenfluss Siul zum 9,5 km² großen Chamera-Stausee auf. Der Wasserspiegel des Stausees schwankt über das Jahr gesehen zwischen 747 m und 763 m. Die höchsten Wasserstände werden in den Monaten April bis Juni erreicht. Talsperre Das Absperrbauwerk bildet eine 295 m lange und 140 m hohe Bogengewichtsmauer aus Beton. Die Hochwasserentlastung ist für 21.760 m³/s ausgelegt. Wasserkraftwerk Ein 6,4 km langer Zulauftunnel (⌀ 9,5 m) führt das Wasser zum Kavernenkraftwerk (). Dieses besitzt drei Einheiten zu 180 MW. Die durchschnittliche Jahresleistung liegt bei 1664 Millionen kWh. Ein 2,4 km langer Ablauftunnel (, ⌀ 9,5 m) leitet das Wasser unterhalb der Einmündung des Sewa wieder zurück in den Fluss. 20 km flussabwärts der Chamera-Talsperre liegt die Ranjit-Sagar-Talsperre. Weblinks Technische Details, Skizzen und Fotos bei NHPC India.com (englisch) Einzelnachweise
Chamera Dam

The Chamera Dam is a concrete gravity dam across the River Ravi, located near the town of Dalhousie, in the Chamba district in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. A large proportion of the resultant reservoir, called Chamera Lake, lies in the Salooni sub-division of Chamba and was established for the purpose of generating hydroelectricity. The Chamera hydroelectric plants were completed in three phases in 1994, 2003 and 2012. The first plant uses conventional hydroelectric methods for generating power, whilst the second two plants use run-of-the-river methods. The combined generating capacity of the three plants is 1,071 megawatts (1.436×10^6 hp). Overview Commenced in 1984, the Chamera Dam is 226 metres (741 ft) high and 295 metres (968 ft) long. When full, the reservoir has a capacity of 391 gigalitres (317,000 acre⋅ft) and covers 950 hectares (2,300 acres) at an elevation of 763 metres (2,503 ft), drawn from a catchment area of 472.5 square kilometres (182.4 sq mi). The minimum water level for the power plant to operate is 747 metres (2,451 ft). During the first phase, in 1994 three Francis-type turbines were commissioned, each with generating capacity of 180 megawatts (240×10^3 hp); or 540 megawatts (720×10^3 hp) in total. In the second phase, in 2003, another three turbines were commissioned, each with generating capacity of 100 megawatts (130×10^3 hp); or 300 megawatts (400×10^3 hp) in total. In the third phase, in 2012, another three turbines were commissioned, each with generating capacity of 77 megawatts (103×10^3 hp); or 231 megawatts (310×10^3 hp) in total. The Chamera Dam and hydroelectric power stations are owned and operated by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (or NHPC Limited), a public-listed company. (NSE: NHPC). Environment The unique feature of the region is the fluctuating day and night temperature. The temperature during the day near the dam rises up to 35 °C (95 °F) and drops to a minimum of 18 to 20 °C (64 to 68 °F) at night. See also List of conventional hydroelectric power stations List of dams and reservoirs in India List of run-of-the-river hydroelectric power stations References External links Media related to Chamera Dam at Wikimedia Commons "Homepage". National Hydroelectric Power Corporation. "Hydro Planning & Investigation Reports" (requires download of PDFs). Central Electricity Agency. February 2026. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
Chandigarh College of Architecture

The Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) is a college imparting education and research in the field of architecture. It covers the north-western region of India including the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh as well as the Union Territories of Chandigarh and Jammu and Kashmir. History Chandigarh College of Architecture was established on 7 August 1961 in Chandigarh, India, and was set up to impart education in architecture. Le Corbusier, who developed Chandigarh's master plan in 1951, got CCA established as a part of the Chandigarh Experiment. Courses The college offers a five-year program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) for which it is affiliated to the Panjab University in the Faculty of Design and Fine Arts. A semester system has been in place since 1972. A two-tier scheme has been in effect from 1985. The 10 semester course is offered in two tiers: Stage One, from first to sixth semester or three years and Stage Two, from seventh to tenth semester or two years. Stage One consists of theoretical subjects, tutorials, workshop practice and studio work for a basic grounding in the knowledge about architecture and its tools and skills. Stage Two comprises a six-month practical training followed by a large number of elective courses and studies of urban design, professional practice, town-planning and a thesis. In 1998, the program was modified to introduce more interdisciplinary courses and upcoming themes like building automation and sustainable design. Campus The campus is housed inside the PEC University of Technology (formerly Punjab Engineering College) Campus in Sector 12, Chandigarh. CCA is widely spread in 5-acre (20,000 m2) campus with its own cricket ground, basketball court, volleyball court and a gym. The boys hostel is located 250 yards (230 m) behind the campus, near the PEC market and the girls hostel is located in Sector 11, Chandigarh. Annual events "Corbu Day" is the annual founder's day which is celebrated on 6 October i.e. the birthdate of Le Corbusier. Guest lectures by eminent architects are held on this day. Awards and scholarships are awarded to meritorious students. The annual college fest "Archo" is held in March. The event is an inter-house competition among four houses, namely Kanishka, Kalinga, Maurya and Ashoka. Students participate in cultural, sports and design contests over a period of two weeks. In the year 2011, the college completed its 50 Years and the Golden Jubilee celebrations were carried out. 2011Pritzker Prize Laureate, Eduardo Souto de Moura, was the keynote speaker at the event. Rankings CCA has been ranked 30th according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings in Architecture Category in the year 2024. Notable alumni Baburam Bhattarai – 36th Prime Minister of Nepal. Rajesh Kumar Kaushal – Special Director General, Central Public Works Department, MoHUA, Govt. of India. References External links CCA – Official website Alumni – Official alumni web page CCA – Fountainhead of Corbusier's vision
Char Chinar

Char Chinar, also sometimes called Char Chinari, Ropa Lank, or Rupa Lank, is an island in Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The island located on the Lakut Dal (small Dal) is known as Roph Lank (Silver Island) and is marked with four Chinar trees growing at the corners, thus known as Char Chinari (Four Chinars). A second chinar island, known as Sone Lank (Gold Island), is located on the Bod Dal (Big Dal) and overlooks the shrine of Hazratbal. History Murad Baksh, brother of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, constructed the Roph Lank. Chinar Chinar trees characteristically grow in Western Himalayas. Their botanical name is Platanus orientalis. They have been an important part of Kashmiri tradition, in that, a Chinar tree is found in almost every village in Kashmir. These trees have survived for ages, because Chinar is basically a long-living tree. It spreads wide across a region of cool climate with sufficient water. The tree has several properties - leaves and bark are used as medicine, the wood, known as lace wood, has been used for delicate furniture and the twigs and roots are used for making dyes. Decline and restoration Chinar all over Jammu and Kashmir have been affected due to various reasons such as indiscriminate tree felling and floods. Three of the four trees have shown signs of drying up. Some locals blame construction on the island, whereas others blame recent floods and climate change. The floriculture department of Jammu and Kashmir is making efforts to restore the island and have also planted more Chinar trees on the island. Gallery References
Chaudhary Devi Lal University

Chaudhary Devi Lal University is a government university located in Sirsa district in the Indian state of Haryana. It was named after Chaudhary Devi Lal, former deputy prime minister of India. The university was established by the Government of Haryana on 2 April 2003. The University has twenty-four academic departments that offer 21 career-oriented and specialized courses to students. Faculties Academic departments References
Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya

Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, also known as CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University (CSK HPKV), formerly Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, is an agricultural university at Palampur in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It was established on 1 November 1978 as an expansion of the existing College of Agriculture established in May 1966. Hill agriculture is the focus of this university. The university is accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Capital works investments for the university's land and facilities were provided by state government grants, and grants from the ICAR. In the 2004–05 academic year, approximately 63% of CSK HPKV's annual operating expenditure was funded by HP state government grants, and a further 29% covered by ICAR grants. The remaining funding came from fees collected and other sources. Research and extension In addition to the research activities in college departments, the university has five advanced research centres at the main campus in Palampur: Advance Centre for Hill Bio Resource & Biotechnology Organic Farming Research and Training Centre Centre for Commercial Mountain Agriculture and Enterprises Development Centre for Policy Research in Mountain Agriculture & Rural Development Centre for Human Resources Development in Mountain Agriculture There are eight Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Agricultural Science Centres) at Bajaura, Dhaulakuan, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Una, Berthin and Kukumseri that conduct research and provide agricultural information to local farmers. In addition, there are five off-campus research and extension centres: Highland Agricultural Research & Extension Centre, Kukumseri Mountain Agricultural Research & Extension Centre, Sangla Hill Agricultural Research & Extension Centre, Bajaura Shivalik Agricultural Research & Extension Centre, Kangra The university has released several varieties of cereals, pulses, vegetables, oilseeds, fodder and tea. It publishes several magazines and journals, both in English and Hindi. There is an Agricultural Technology Information Centre at the main entrance of the university. Courses Offered The university offers both undergraduate and post-graduate courses. In UG courses, BSc (Hons) Agriculture, BTech in Food Technology, BSc in Physical and Life Sciences, BSc (Hons) Community Science and BVSc in Veterinary & Animal Sciences are offered here. In PG courses, MSc in Agriculture, PhD in Agriculture, MVSc in Veterinary & Animal Sciences, MSc in Food Science & Nutrition are offered here. Rankings The NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) ranked it 19th among Agriculture institutes in India in 2024. References External links Official website
Chausath Khamba

Chausath Khamba, also spelled Chaunsath Khamba, is a tomb built during 1623–24. It is located in Nizamuddin precincts of Sufi Muslim shrines and tombs in New Delhi, India. The name means "64 pillars" in Urdu and Hindi. It was built by Mirza Aziz Koka, son of Ataga Khan, as a mausoleum for himself, at the time when Mughal Emperor Jahangir ruled from Delhi. Mirza Aziz Koka had served several times as Jahangir’s Governor of Gujarat before he died in Gujarat. Structure Chausath Khamba monument was initially built as a hall in an innovative eclectic architectural style of the Mughal period. It was later converted into a tomb. It is a square structure constructed entirely of white marble. The structure (pictured with facades) has 64 columns that support twenty five bays. Each bay supports a dome. The domes are not visible externally since they are reverse domes (picture). The roof is flat. Each wall has five arches that are held by square pilasters. In each face, between each of five pilasters, marble trellised screens have been fixed. According to inscriptions, the structure houses the tomb of Mirza Aziz Koka (also named Kotaltash). The tomb of his father, Ataga Khan, the Prime Minister of Akbar, is also in the vicinity. In addition, there are several other unidentified tombs inside this monument. It is considered the family shrine of Atgah Khan. The structure is enclosed and has an imposing entrance gate. The Ghalib tomb is located adjoining this structure on the northern side. Comparison is drawn to a similar tomb built in marble in Sarkhej in Gujarat where Mirza Aziz Koka served several times as Jahangir’s Governor of Gujarat. He died in Sarkhej and was temporarily buried there. His remains were later shifted to Chausath Khamba. Heritage status The Chausath Khamba is located in the busy 14th century market area of Nizamuddin Basti in New Delhi. The shrine of the Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya (1236 AD – 1325 AD) is nearby. The monument is part of the Nizamuddin religious complex and has been declared a heritage building. The forecourt of Chaunsath Khamba was recently landscaped by the Aga Khan Trust. The successful Sufi qawwali music of Jashn-E-Khusrau, in which performers from India and Pakistan performed, was held here in March 2010. Other structures There are two other structures adjoining the Chausath Khamba, which are also heritage monuments. Urs Mahal Located in front of the Chausath Khamba, Urs Mahal is an assembly hall (pictured in the gallery) where Khawwali programmes are held on festival days and on the days during "Urs of Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya". It is a protected monument (refurbished in 2003). Mirza Ghalib’s tomb Mirza Ghalib's tomb is a small tomb of famous Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib (1797–1869), who was renowned in Urdu and Persian poetry during the Mughal period. It is a protected monument. The tomb is a work of art located north of the enclosure of the Chausath Khamba. References External links Chausath Khamba @Flickr Old images of Chausath Khamba at Columbia University "Delhi's Belly: Unknown city, Glimpses of Delhi's past through monuments that dot almost every neighbourhood". Live Mint. 1 April 2011.
Chhatrasal Stadium

The Chhatrasal Stadium is a sports stadium in North Delhi. The stadium is famous for its wrestlers, such as Yogeshwar Dutt, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Sushil Kumar, Bajrang Punia, Amit Kumar Dahiya and Aman Sehrawat who have won medals at Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and numerous World championships. The stadium also hosts athletics, Basketball, Archery, Football and Kabaddi matches. The stadium is currently used mostly by the I-League 2 club Sudeva Delhi FC. History The stadium is named after Maharaja Chhatrasal whose figure is mounted with black marble near the entry gate. The original stadium was built in early 1980. During the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games it was renovated with a new and advanced track. The stadium is directed by Dronacharya Awardee, Satpal Singh. The stadium has an approximate capacity of 16,000. Location Chhatrasal Stadium is located within walking distance of Model Town Metro Station and Azadpur metro station. There are 13 entry gates. The stadium is often closed on Sundays while training for various disciplines takes place in the morning and evening times. References