Dr Raghuram Rao Akkinepally
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Mohali has been at the center of controversy regarding allegations of misconduct and career suppression involving senior faculty members. Among those implicated is Dr. Saranjit Singh, former Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Dean at NIPER Mohali. The allegations have raised concerns about academic…
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Mohali has been plagued by multiple instances of scientific misconduct, plagiarism, and retracted research papers involving its faculty. Despite these serious allegations, many of the accused have retired without facing any repercussions, while others have been promoted to senior positions within the institution, including as Heads…
Dr. V. M. Katoch’s tenure as Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) at NIPER Mohali (2011-2014 and October 2, 2016 – October 1, 2019) was marred by controversy. The BoG questioned the reinstatement of Capt. Kshitij Sharma as the Security and Estate Officer (SEO), despite the fact that the appointing authority for the position…
Dr. V. M. Katoch served as Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) at NIPER Mohali for six years (2011-2014 and October 2, 2016, to October 1, 2019). His tenure was marked by controversies, including questionable administrative decisions, irregular hiring practices, and conflicts within the institution. During his tenure, Dr. Katoch justified the hiring of…
Dr. Vishwa Mohan Katoch served as Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) at NIPER Mohali for two separate three-year terms (2011–2014 and 2016–2019), accumulating six years in this influential role. His tenure was marked by micromanagement, favoritism, procedural violations, and suppression of institutional checks and balances. Dr. Katoch consistently favored Mr. PJP Singh Waraich,…
The Back-Scratching Bureaucracy: A Case of Fraud in Chandigarh A blatant case of bureaucratic corruption and fraud has come to light involving PJP Singh Waraich, the Registrar of NIPER Mohali, and Jitender Kumar Chandel, the Deputy Registrar (Finance & Accounts). The duo engaged in a fraudulent act to secure a Chandigarh-based vehicle registration, evading hefty…
The unfortunate and tragic death of Mr. Sunil Bagga, a manager at Ola Cabs, occurred in the swimming pool of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali. This incident brought to light a troubling series of failures and mismanagement within the institution, exacerbated by fraud in appointments and regularization processes. These issues…
Sukhwinder Singh, a 33-year-old attendant with the Placement Cell at NIPER S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), has been missing since February 3, 2021. Employed through an outsourcing agency, Singh was a resident of Paprali village near Kurali, according to media reports. Despite a Daily Diary Report (DDR) being filed at Phase 11 Police Station in Mohali, the…
Regularization as well as the appointment of Mr. Rajwinder Singh This case pertains to the hiring and subsequent regularization of Mr. Rajwinder Singh as the Head of the Computer Center. Initially, he was appointed for a tenure of two years at a lower pay scale, despite the advertisement specifying a five-year contract with a higher…
A Tale of Controversy: Appointment of Dr. Joydev Laha at NIPER Mohali The appointment and subsequent regularization of Dr. Joydev Laha as Professor and Head of the Department, Process Technology (Process Chemistry) at NIPER Mohali has ignited concerns over adherence to norms. This contentious case underscores alleged deviations from established recruitment rules and statutory processes,…
