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26.4°C: Rain brings down Chandigarh day temps by 10 notches

The coldest days so far, were recorded on May 1 and 2 last year, when the day temperatures had dropped to 24.3°C and 25.7°C; The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had started maintaining records for Chandigarh in 1953

On Monday, the IMD observatory in Sector 39 recorded 5.4 mm rain while the airport observatory logged 21.4 mm rain. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:52 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Panjab University hostel allotments to get more transparent

PU officials alleged that members of student political groups used guest allotments to gain votes during student council elections; some occupants, reportedly workers of student parties, avoided paying the required charges

PU has 21 hostels, including international and working women’s hostels, which together accommodate around 7,600 students. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 07:44 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

NEET-UG exam: Chandigarh students find physics portion tough

The NEET-UG exam is conducted for admission to premier medical colleges, including GMCH in Sector 32, Chandigarh

A student being frisked before appearing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) - UG exam at GMSSS, Sector 22, on Sunday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on May 05, 2025 09:02 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Panjab University to reserve one seat for women in student body polls

Despite comprising a majority of the student body, with approximately 52% female students compared to 48% male students in the last academic year, female representation in PUCSC leadership remains disproportionately low

The decision stems from recommendations put forth by a committee, established by the Panjab University vice-chancellor to overhaul the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing student elections. (HT File Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 03, 2025 09:38 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: May arrives with rain, winds, hail in tow

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 9.9 mm was recorded between 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm, while gusty winds, reaching speeds up to 70 km per hour, also swept the city, cooling it down

Chandigarh

Published on May 02, 2025 09:26 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Strawberry Fields students net top spots in 3 of 4 ISC Class 12 streams

In Chandigarh, Strawberry Fields High School, Sector 26, and St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, are affiliated to the CISCE for Class 12, while in Mohali, only Yadavindra Public School offers ISC Class 12

Students of Strawberry Fields High School celebrating their success. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on May 01, 2025 08:38 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

UIET student’s murder: Month on, panel gives clean chit to PU DSW, two others

On April 15, the committee had recommended that DSW Amit Chauhan, DSW women Simrit Kahlon and associate DSW Naresh Kumar step down temporarily till the ongoing inquiry is completed

While the SOPs have still not been finalised, as per VC, the committee has recommended that celebrity star nights will no longer be organised at PU. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 30, 2025 08:54 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: PU defers plan to allow ‘sticker-only’ entry to vehicles

PU vice-chancellor Renu Vig said that PU will be unable to implement this and get the stickers printed on time for the students. “We will deliberate on this system more and iron out any other issues. We plan to implement this at the start of the 2025-26 session.”

PU registrar YP Verma had issued a circular regarding this on April 4. And while he had sought details of all students who are day scholars and bring vehicles to the campus, these will be used later as per the authorities. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 29, 2025 09:46 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh weather: Mercury soars to 41.5°C, three-year high for April

At 41.5°C, the maximum temperature was 4.6 degrees above normal on Sunday. This is the highest since 2022 when the maximum temperature had gone up to 42.2°C on April 29 and 30.

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 28, 2025 09:00 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

UT: 6,115 EWS students currently enrolled in Chandigarh’s private schools

While the UT education department has kept records for EWS students admitted in Chandigarh schools for reimbursement purposes, this is the first time that the data has been tabulated and issued in a public order

For the 2025-26 session for which EWS admissions have already taken place, therewere 850 total seats as per RTE but only 786 seats were verified. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 28, 2025 08:48 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Heatwave grips Chandigarh as mercury breaches 40°C

A heatwave is declared in this region when the maximum temperature crosses the 40°C mark and over 4.5 degrees above normal

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 26, 2025 10:10 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Panjab University pulls the plug on DJ parties on campus

While Panjab University has allowed the heads of various departments to continue to hold welcome and farewell parties, the use of DJ systems during such events is completely prohibited

The chairperson and faculty members will be responsible for maintaining discipline and decorum during such events. (Stock.adobe.com)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 25, 2025 09:56 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Unite under umbrella body, PU urges alumni groups

The suggestion to form an umbrella body was given by chancellor and Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar during his multiple visits to the university as he observed “alumni network doesn’t do enough for it”

The university has been trying to strengthen its outreach with its alumni network.

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 25, 2025 09:34 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Will reimburse fee to private schools only for 10% EWS seats: Chandigarh admn

Chandigarh education dept clarifies that amount to be paid per month per child for the 2024-25 session can take up to July to be finalised

This follows after a speaking order was issued by UT director school education on Wednesday following UT’s admission in the Punjab and Haryana high court that they will settle the issue of reimbursement to private schools by April. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 24, 2025 09:40 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

UPSC 2024: 21-year-old from Zirakpur bags 61st rank in first attempt

A graduate in Economics (Honours) from Delhi’s prestigious Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Aastha is now set to become the first civil servant in her family

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 23, 2025 10:36 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh admn to seal gap between median on road in front of PU gate number 3

Panjab University, Chandigarh, will roll out stickers for vehicles in the campus and aims to ban entry for vehicles without stickers from May 1

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 22, 2025 10:32 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: APAAR IDs to help check unrecognised schools

APAAR has been conceptualised under the National Education Policy-2020 under which a 12-digit unique code, like the Aadhaar code, is generated for each student, which can store information regarding credits, certificates and co-curricular activities throughout their education journey

There are 79 unrecognised schools in the city, as per UT education officials. (Picture for representation)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 21, 2025 05:00 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Tricity trio in top 100 in JEE Main

With an AIR of 80, Piusa Das is the Punjab topper; Arnav Jindal, a student of DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, who secured AIR of 36, is the Chandigarh topper; Ranveer Singh Virdi, a student of Ryan International School, Sector 49, secured AIR 97

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 20, 2025 09:20 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

JEE Main 2025 result: Three from tricity in top 100 ranks

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 session 2 results.

Chandigarh topper (left) Arnav Jindal and Punjab state topper Piusa Das (right)

Exam Results

Published on Apr 19, 2025 09:53 PM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Storm keeps its date with Chandigarh, brings 55km/h winds

n orange alert for a thunderstorm was issued by the department on Thursday, upgraded to red by Friday evening, but Chandigarh escaped severe stormy activity as recorded in Patiala, located 73 km away

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:21 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Brace for winds up to 70 kmph as IMD issues orange alert for thunderstorms

There is also a possibility of squalls, which are defined as strong winds rising suddenly and lasting for at least a minute; n May 30 2021, squally winds, with speeds reaching over 100km/h, were recorded in Chandigarh

The alert comes just a day after 8.3 mm rain, accompanied by winds going up to 50km/h, was recorded in the city, bringing down trees and branches. (HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 18, 2025 09:36 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Panjab University writes to police regarding unauthorised social media handles using varsity’s name

The pages on various social networking sites, including Instagram, which earlier used to get active during the students council polls, have ramped up their posts ever since the stabbing incident happened in south campus last month

Despite being run anonymously, the pages are using Panjab University’s name, which can mislead anyone looking for varsity related content. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 16, 2025 10:30 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

PU student’s murder: DSW, chief of security removed temporarily

Committee chairperson Nandita Singh, who is from PU’s department of education, will take over the charge of the DSW office in the meantime

Yogesh Kumar Rawal of the department of zoology will take over the charge of chief of university security till the investigation concludes and SOPs are framed to strengthen university security. (File)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 16, 2025 10:14 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: PU floats fresh tender for Students Centre Coffee House

With a reserved price of ₹50,000, PU has introduced a new conditions in which the lessee should have three years experience with FSSAI License in the same trade and an average annual turnover of ₹1.5 crore

While PU is considering to start a food court type system in the Coffee House, the decision will be taken after analysing the demand during this tender. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 15, 2025 09:44 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Now, each Chandigarh government school teacher to adopt a non-literate adult

The programme aims for 100% literacy in Chandigarh, empowering adults aged 15 and above from all backgrounds who missed formal schooling

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 14, 2025 07:50 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

One-way traffic back on Panjab University’s mind to ease snarls

PU registrar YP Verma confirmed that PU had been working on a one-way proposal and it will be introduced in tandem with entry only with vehicle sticker from May 1 onwards to improve traffic congestion inside campus

Panjab University is planning to make roads around academic blocks one-way only. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 12, 2025 09:26 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: ACs for all classrooms at Sector-16 govt model school, courtesy of 1975 batch

The UT administration has supported the effort by upgrading the school’s power load, carrying out the necessary wiring and paint work; a test-run of some ACs was conducted on Thursday, a public holiday on account of Mahavira Jayanti, and they will be formally switched on by UT education secretary Prerna Puri during the golden jubilee celebrations on Friday

As the school generates adequate power through solar power, the ACs will not result in additional expenses. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 11, 2025 09:32 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Now, attendance of PU research scholars to be cleared by DRDC

Further, all chairpersons and supervisors have also been asked to ensure that all research fellows are involved in academic activities 24/7 as per UGC guidelines

Students during a protest at Panjab University’s Gate Number 2 on Monday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Apr 08, 2025 06:33 PM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Overlap of coaching classes, school hours under Chandigarh education dept lens

Chandigarh director school education Harsuhinderpal Singh Brar to hold meeting with coaching centres amid complaints by parents on the issue

CBSE in a circular recently has issued that no student from dummy school will be allowed to appear for the examination. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 07, 2025 07:20 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Just one week into April, heatwave incoming in Chandigarh

IMD forecasts heatwave for three days this week in Chandigarh, with day temperature expected to shoot past 40°C by Tuesday

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:46 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

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The coldest days so far, were recorded on May 1 and 2 last year, when the day temperatures had dropped to 24.3°C and 25.7°C; The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had started maintaining records for Chandigarh in 1953

PU officials alleged that members of student political groups used guest allotments to gain votes during student council elections; some occupants, reportedly workers of student parties, avoided paying the required charges

The NEET-UG exam is conducted for admission to premier medical colleges, including GMCH in Sector 32, Chandigarh

Despite comprising a majority of the student body, with approximately 52% female students compared to 48% male students in the last academic year, female representation in PUCSC leadership remains disproportionately low

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 9.9 mm was recorded between 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm, while gusty winds, reaching speeds up to 70 km per hour, also swept the city, cooling it down

In Chandigarh, Strawberry Fields High School, Sector 26, and St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, are affiliated to the CISCE for Class 12, while in Mohali, only Yadavindra Public School offers ISC Class 12

On April 15, the committee had recommended that DSW Amit Chauhan, DSW women Simrit Kahlon and associate DSW Naresh Kumar step down temporarily till the ongoing inquiry is completed

PU vice-chancellor Renu Vig said that PU will be unable to implement this and get the stickers printed on time for the students. “We will deliberate on this system more and iron out any other issues. We plan to implement this at the start of the 2025-26 session.”

At 41.5°C, the maximum temperature was 4.6 degrees above normal on Sunday. This is the highest since 2022 when the maximum temperature had gone up to 42.2°C on April 29 and 30.

While the UT education department has kept records for EWS students admitted in Chandigarh schools for reimbursement purposes, this is the first time that the data has been tabulated and issued in a public order

A heatwave is declared in this region when the maximum temperature crosses the 40°C mark and over 4.5 degrees above normal

While Panjab University has allowed the heads of various departments to continue to hold welcome and farewell parties, the use of DJ systems during such events is completely prohibited

The suggestion to form an umbrella body was given by chancellor and Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar during his multiple visits to the university as he observed “alumni network doesn’t do enough for it”

Chandigarh education dept clarifies that amount to be paid per month per child for the 2024-25 session can take up to July to be finalised

A graduate in Economics (Honours) from Delhi’s prestigious Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Aastha is now set to become the first civil servant in her family

Panjab University, Chandigarh, will roll out stickers for vehicles in the campus and aims to ban entry for vehicles without stickers from May 1

APAAR has been conceptualised under the National Education Policy-2020 under which a 12-digit unique code, like the Aadhaar code, is generated for each student, which can store information regarding credits, certificates and co-curricular activities throughout their education journey

With an AIR of 80, Piusa Das is the Punjab topper; Arnav Jindal, a student of DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, who secured AIR of 36, is the Chandigarh topper; Ranveer Singh Virdi, a student of Ryan International School, Sector 49, secured AIR 97

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 session 2 results.

n orange alert for a thunderstorm was issued by the department on Thursday, upgraded to red by Friday evening, but Chandigarh escaped severe stormy activity as recorded in Patiala, located 73 km away

There is also a possibility of squalls, which are defined as strong winds rising suddenly and lasting for at least a minute; n May 30 2021, squally winds, with speeds reaching over 100km/h, were recorded in Chandigarh

The pages on various social networking sites, including Instagram, which earlier used to get active during the students council polls, have ramped up their posts ever since the stabbing incident happened in south campus last month

Committee chairperson Nandita Singh, who is from PU’s department of education, will take over the charge of the DSW office in the meantime

With a reserved price of ₹50,000, PU has introduced a new conditions in which the lessee should have three years experience with FSSAI License in the same trade and an average annual turnover of ₹1.5 crore

The programme aims for 100% literacy in Chandigarh, empowering adults aged 15 and above from all backgrounds who missed formal schooling

PU registrar YP Verma confirmed that PU had been working on a one-way proposal and it will be introduced in tandem with entry only with vehicle sticker from May 1 onwards to improve traffic congestion inside campus

Further, all chairpersons and supervisors have also been asked to ensure that all research fellows are involved in academic activities 24/7 as per UGC guidelines

Chandigarh director school education Harsuhinderpal Singh Brar to hold meeting with coaching centres amid complaints by parents on the issue

IMD forecasts heatwave for three days this week in Chandigarh, with day temperature expected to shoot past 40°C by Tuesday

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