NIPER Mohali: A Legacy of Legal Battles – Part I

NIPER Mohali, established as an institution of national importance to advance pharmaceutical education and research, has gained an unusual reputation. While its contributions to medicine remain uncertain, it holds the unique distinction of having nearly one-third of its employees involved in legal disputes. Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally, during his tenure as Director, sought to improve…

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Harassment of Employees Who Supported Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally in Institutional Affairs

After the removal of Dr. Raghuram Rao Akkinepally, Dr. SJS Flora was appointed as the Director (Additional Charge) of NIPER Mohali. Despite being deemed unfit for the post of Director at NIPER Mohali, he was still given charge at NIPER Rae Bareli. Upon taking over, Dr. Flora empowered Mr. Jitender Kumar Chandel to systematically target…

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Allegations of Misconduct and Career Suppression at NIPER Mohali: A Closer Look

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…

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Scientific Misconduct and Plagiarism at NIPER Mohali: A Culture of Impunity

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…

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Dr. V. M. Katoch’s NIPER Tenure: Controversies & Conflicts – Part II

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…

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Dr. V. M. Katoch’s Controversial NIPER Tenure – Part I

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,…

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Quid Pro Quo: The Corrupt Nexus of Vehicle Registration Fraud

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…

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Negligence at NIPER Pool: Tragic Death

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…

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NIPER’S Sukhwinder Singh’s ‘Laapataa’ – a tale of negligence and unaccountability – Part I

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…

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