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Chandigarh: Panjab University yet to announce schedule for senate elections

As per Chandigarh’s PU vice chancellor Renu Vig, the schedule has been prepared and sent to the PU chancellor and vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar but it is yet to get final approval

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 09:12 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

NEET, NET row: Students in Chandigarh feel helpless, ask for big changes to counter paper leaks

27-year-old Zahid Khan, who hails from Ladakh and is pursuing PhD from Panjab University, Chandigarh, chose not to go back home in summer vacations to appear for his UGC NET

Experts suggest that authorities retake the NEET UG to ease the worries of the students and develop a foolproof method for the future. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 26, 2024 08:34 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Over 7,000 register for engineering, architecture admissions this year

The colleges include the University Institute of Technology, Panjab University, Dr SSB University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, PU; Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology, Sector 26; Chandigarh College of Architecture, Sector 12; and UIET Hoshiarpur

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:40 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Monsoon likely to reach Chandigarh by this weekend

IMD Chandigarh director AK Singh said after taking the past 30 years’ average, the normal date for monsoon’s onset this year came out to be June 27 and it was likely that monsoon will be on time

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 24, 2024 07:22 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh private hospital fined ₹1.2 lakh for inflated bill

The Mohali-based private hospital ₹1.2 lakh for serving him an inflated bill for Covid-19 treatment in 2021, leading to financial loss, harassment and mental agony

Elderly Mohali resident had received a bill of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7.62 lakh. (iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 22, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Big divide in Chandigarh government school students, others’ cutoffs for Class 11 admissions

Seats in Chandigarh government school which are not claimed will be moved to the other category and students will be accommodate later

While the cut-offs over 90% for the private schools students, it hovered around the 70% for government school students. (iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 22, 2024 06:58 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

New courses no match to CSE at PEC counselling

Traditional computer science engineering remains more popular than AI and data science at Punjab Engineering College. CSE had highest takers in round 1 seat allocation.

A total five rounds of seat allocation will be carried out at PEC. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 21, 2024 06:42 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Weather gods finally show mercy! Temperature drops in Chandigarh after evening showers

The temperatures in Chandigarh dropped by 18 notches in a matter of three hours – from 42°C at 5:30 pm to 24.9°C at 8:30 pm on Wednesday after the evening rain

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 20, 2024 09:20 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Arts college employee suspended for embezzling ₹3.24 lakh

This is not the first time that Vinod Kumar has been accused of misappropriating funds from the college. In 2015, he was chargesheeted for temporary embezzlement of ₹6.3 lakh realised from the students as fees/funds of government receipt head and PLA account of the Government College of Arts between 16 September 2013 to 10 September 2015

As per officials familiar with the matter, this amount can increase further. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 20, 2024 09:16 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

At 34.2°C, Chandigarh’s night hotter than Shimla’s peak noon

After severe heatwave conditions, Chandigarh also marked its first severe warm night of the season; relief is likely from Wednesday

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 18, 2024 08:08 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

At 45.7°C, Chandigarh swelters at 70-year June high

At 45.7°C, the maximum temperature was the highest since June 13, when it had gone up to 45.6°C at this observatory

Visitors taking cover under umbrellas amid the searing heat at Sukhna Lake on Sunday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 17, 2024 08:10 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Insurer fined ₹40k for rejecting Chandigarh woman’s claim

Despite paying premium, the complainant’s claim of ₹2.61 lakh was repudiated by the insurer via a letter dated February 19, 2020, while cancelling her policy on grounds of suppressing the material fact of pre-existing medical treatment

Max Bupa Health Insurance was also directed to refund <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>61,514 to the Manimajra resident. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 17, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh in severe heatwave’s grip; orange alert issued

As similar conditions are expected to prevail for the next few days, IMD has issued an orange warning for Sunday and Monday, asking people to be prepared.

The maximum temperature fell slightly from 44°C on Friday to 43.8°C on Saturday at the Sector 39 IMD observatory, but was 7.2 degrees above normal. Similarly, at the Chandigarh airport observatory, the mercury read 44.9°C, a searing 8.3 degrees above normal, leading to severe heatwave conditions at both stations. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 16, 2024 07:48 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Panjab University panel approves changes to limit contractual staff in private affiliated colleges

Contractual teachers to be hired only when absolutely necessary and when the student-teacher ratio fails to meet UGC regulations

To meet the UGC norms, the Panjab University (PU) regulations committee has approved changes in the “Conditions of Service and Conduct of the Teachers in Non-Government Affiliated Colleges”. (HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 16, 2024 07:36 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Brace for blistering heat over the weekend in Chandigarh

The maximum temperature is expected to touch 46°C by Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), making for a blistering weekend

An orange warning will also remain in effect on Saturday. Orange is the second highest of the four colour warning system used by IMD, asking people to be prepared. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 15, 2024 07:52 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

PU to seek Centre’s nod for allowing retirees to opt for OPS

The move will put PU under a fiscal liability of ₹384 crore; 711 employees stand to benefit if the approval is granted

PU had taken up the matter during its Board of Finance meeting. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh sizzles at 45.6°C on hottest June day in 70 years

With no rain expected until the next week, as per initial forecasts, the temperature in Chandigarh is likely to remain in the same ballpark in the coming days

At 45.6°C, the all-time highest temperature for June was also recorded at the same observatory on June 8, 1995, and June 1, 2012, as well. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 08:54 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Heatwave tightens grip on Chandigarh as mercury rises to 44°C

The maximum temperature at the IMD station in Sector 39 shot up from 43.9°C on Tuesday to 44.4°C on Wednesday, 5.8 degrees above normal; this made it the hottest day since 44.5°C on June 1

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 13, 2024 08:46 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Class 11 admissions: 5,814 students to compete for 2,081 general seats in Chandigarh govt schools

Under the quota introduced last year, government school students from the city will be entitled to an 85% reservation on the seats

Apart from nearby states, students from Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Manipur, Sikkim and Bengal have also applied. (HT file photo for representation)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 11, 2024 08:22 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Brace for searing week as mercury on the rise again in Chandigarh

With no rain on the card, the maximum temperature is likely to shoot up to anywhere between 43°C and 45°C in the next few days in Chandigarh

After a brief respite from rainy and cloudy weather over the past week, the maximum temperature has started to rise again, going up from 39.8°C on Saturday to 42.1°C in Chandigarh on Sunday, 3.3 degrees above normal. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 10, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: JEE Main tricity topper Vedant repeats feat in JEE Advanced

The Bhavan Vidyalaya student’s feat is special, as in the previous years, the tricity’s JEE Main toppers have rarely repeated the achievement in JEE Advanced

Vedant Saini (second from right) with his parents and brother. He plans to join IIT Bombay for computer science engineering. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 10, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

First-of-its-kind Health Education Centre to come up at Chandigarh govt school

The focus of the centre will be on general health, oral health, nutrition/physical activity, drug/alcohol/tobacco abuse, pregnancy/STI prevention and social and emotional health

As per the proposal, the facility should be able to impart health education to at least 1.5 lakh students of government schools every year, initially. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 09, 2024 07:54 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Attitude is more important than intelligence, says author Gurcharan Das in Mohali

While speaking about the issues that startups face, Das said India got real Independence during the economic liberalisation of 1991

Author Gurcharan Das interacting with delegates during The Startup Bookshelf event at Kalkat Bhawan in Aerocity, Mohali, on Friday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 08, 2024 08:46 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Mohali

Eligible Panjab University employees to be offered another chance to opt for Old Pension Scheme

All Panjab University employees who had joined before 2004 were given the option to continue with the OPS even when the New Pension Scheme was announced

The Old Pension Scheme gives retired employees guaranteed monthly pension. Under NPS, deductions are made in the employees salary to pay the pension. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 07, 2024 09:14 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

QS World University rankings 2025: PU holds on to spot in 1,000-1,200 bracket

PU doing well in the rankings can be attributed to improved scores in most parameters of the rankings. In academic reputation, the varsity improved from 6.7 to 7.8, while the score for employer reputation also went up from 5.9 to 7.3. The faculty-student ratio and citations per faculty improved from 5.6 to 6.2 and 21 to 24.1 respectively. The international students ratio scored, meanwhile, dipped marginally from 1.8 to 1.7.

Panjab University (PU) held on to its position in the 1,000 to 1,200 bracket in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, 2025, released on Wednesday. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 06, 2024 09:26 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Lok Sabha polls: Nailbiter in Chandigarh leaves halwais on the edge

The proprietor of Sindhi Sweets, Neeraj Bajaj, said, “The Lok Sabha result is one of the biggest events for us and we usually have to start preparing big orders in advance, but this time we did not receive any big orders, and other sweet shop owners in Chandigarh also reported the same.”

The Congress office in Sector 35 remained deserted during the day. After the result was announced, supporters started gathering here to welcome Manish Tewari after his win. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 05, 2024 06:13 PM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh lad Taijas secures AIR 1 in NEET UG 2024

A 19-year-old student, Om Vats of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sector 25 West, was also able to secure AIR 192 by scoring 715/720

17-year-old Taijas Singh is a student of Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 36. (HT photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 05, 2024 05:56 PM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

NEET UG Result: Meet Chandigarh boy Taijas Singh who scored perfect 720/720

17-year-old Taijas Singh of Chandigarh has scored a perfect 720/720 in NEET UG examination and secured Rank 1 in the general category.

Chandigarh boy scores perfect 720/720 score in NEET UG

Exam Results

Updated on Jun 05, 2024 01:55 PM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Hot and dry June ahead in Chandigarh, but monsoon to bring timely relief

However, timely relief is expected with monsoon set to reach the city by the last week of June; as per the monthly forecast, which is prepared by using probability models, the dry spell of May is likely to extend into June

Even the maximum and minimum temperatures will remain above normal, along with high likelihood for heatwave days, at least in the beginning. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 03, 2024 08:28 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Lok Sabha polls: Chandigarh youth stress on employment creation, education policies

The recent incident involving Anil Masih in mayoral polls was also on the mind of youngsters with some of them saying that they didn’t appreciate how it portrayed Chandigarh in a bad light to the rest of the country

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 02, 2024 06:15 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

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As per Chandigarh’s PU vice chancellor Renu Vig, the schedule has been prepared and sent to the PU chancellor and vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar but it is yet to get final approval

27-year-old Zahid Khan, who hails from Ladakh and is pursuing PhD from Panjab University, Chandigarh, chose not to go back home in summer vacations to appear for his UGC NET

The colleges include the University Institute of Technology, Panjab University, Dr SSB University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, PU; Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology, Sector 26; Chandigarh College of Architecture, Sector 12; and UIET Hoshiarpur

IMD Chandigarh director AK Singh said after taking the past 30 years’ average, the normal date for monsoon’s onset this year came out to be June 27 and it was likely that monsoon will be on time

The Mohali-based private hospital ₹1.2 lakh for serving him an inflated bill for Covid-19 treatment in 2021, leading to financial loss, harassment and mental agony

Seats in Chandigarh government school which are not claimed will be moved to the other category and students will be accommodate later

Traditional computer science engineering remains more popular than AI and data science at Punjab Engineering College. CSE had highest takers in round 1 seat allocation.

The temperatures in Chandigarh dropped by 18 notches in a matter of three hours – from 42°C at 5:30 pm to 24.9°C at 8:30 pm on Wednesday after the evening rain

After severe heatwave conditions, Chandigarh also marked its first severe warm night of the season; relief is likely from Wednesday

At 45.7°C, the maximum temperature was the highest since June 13, when it had gone up to 45.6°C at this observatory

Despite paying premium, the complainant’s claim of ₹2.61 lakh was repudiated by the insurer via a letter dated February 19, 2020, while cancelling her policy on grounds of suppressing the material fact of pre-existing medical treatment

As similar conditions are expected to prevail for the next few days, IMD has issued an orange warning for Sunday and Monday, asking people to be prepared.

Contractual teachers to be hired only when absolutely necessary and when the student-teacher ratio fails to meet UGC regulations

The maximum temperature is expected to touch 46°C by Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), making for a blistering weekend

The move will put PU under a fiscal liability of ₹384 crore; 711 employees stand to benefit if the approval is granted

With no rain expected until the next week, as per initial forecasts, the temperature in Chandigarh is likely to remain in the same ballpark in the coming days

The maximum temperature at the IMD station in Sector 39 shot up from 43.9°C on Tuesday to 44.4°C on Wednesday, 5.8 degrees above normal; this made it the hottest day since 44.5°C on June 1

Under the quota introduced last year, government school students from the city will be entitled to an 85% reservation on the seats

With no rain on the card, the maximum temperature is likely to shoot up to anywhere between 43°C and 45°C in the next few days in Chandigarh

The Bhavan Vidyalaya student’s feat is special, as in the previous years, the tricity’s JEE Main toppers have rarely repeated the achievement in JEE Advanced

The focus of the centre will be on general health, oral health, nutrition/physical activity, drug/alcohol/tobacco abuse, pregnancy/STI prevention and social and emotional health

While speaking about the issues that startups face, Das said India got real Independence during the economic liberalisation of 1991

All Panjab University employees who had joined before 2004 were given the option to continue with the OPS even when the New Pension Scheme was announced

The proprietor of Sindhi Sweets, Neeraj Bajaj, said, “The Lok Sabha result is one of the biggest events for us and we usually have to start preparing big orders in advance, but this time we did not receive any big orders, and other sweet shop owners in Chandigarh also reported the same.”

A 19-year-old student, Om Vats of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sector 25 West, was also able to secure AIR 192 by scoring 715/720

17-year-old Taijas Singh of Chandigarh has scored a perfect 720/720 in NEET UG examination and secured Rank 1 in the general category.

However, timely relief is expected with monsoon set to reach the city by the last week of June; as per the monthly forecast, which is prepared by using probability models, the dry spell of May is likely to extend into June

The recent incident involving Anil Masih in mayoral polls was also on the mind of youngsters with some of them saying that they didn’t appreciate how it portrayed Chandigarh in a bad light to the rest of the country

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