Dr Harvinder Singh Dhaliwal Appointed Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has appointed Dr Harvinder Singh Dhaliwal, a horticulture and fruit science expert with over 30 years of experience, as its new vice-chancellor. Dhaliwal, who has held key roles at PAU and conducted international research, is expected to promote crop diversification and sustainable agriculture in Punjab. His appointment was approved by PAU's board of management, succeeding Dr Satbir Singh Gosal. Faculty members have welcomed the decision, highlighting Dhaliwal's expertise amid challenges like groundwater depletion and declining farm profitability.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 36/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 14 Oct, 01:34 pm. Other outlets followed.