On the eve of its 56th Foundation Day, the management of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) decided to dedicate a host of programmes to be held on its campus on Monday to the 350th year of Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom.

The decision was taken by vice-chancellor Prof Karamjeet Singh here on Sunday to commemorate the historic moment when the world observes his martyrdom.

"Punjab's youth today stands at a difficult crossroad, marked by the challenges of unemployment, substance abuse and a desperate urge to migrate abroad. In this climate, GNDU has chosen to embody Guru Sahib's ideal of fearlessness through strong academic initiatives and future-oriented programmes," the VC said.

GNDU ranks 11th among government universities in India and has attained an impressive H-index of 173. These milest

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