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Chandigarh not to hold preparatory exams for NAS 2024

The date for the exam was recently announced and has been fixed for December 4; the survey will cover almost five million students across 792 districts of the country

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 10:12 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Sunny skies to prevail in Chandigarh till month-end: IMD

The weekly forecast, released every Thursday, suggests there is no chance of rain in Haryana or Punjab, including Chandigarh, for the next two weeks

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 18, 2024 10:06 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh’s air quality worsens as farm fires rage in Punjab

UT director of environment and member secretary of Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee TC Nautiyal said stubble burning in either Punjab or Haryana contributes to pollution in Chandigarh

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 15, 2024 06:38 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

APAAR:Chandigarh rolls out ‘one nation, one ID’ for students

While parental consent is needed to get minor students registered on this, parents of some private schools in Chandigarh have highlighted how they are being told that it is mandatory

The 12-digit lifelong digital identity will store students’ information on the credits, certificates and co-curricular activities throughout their education journey. (HT Fille)

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 15, 2024 06:44 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Night temperature drops to 18°C, cozy evenings coming ahead in Chandigarh

The minimum temperature in Chandigarh fell from 19.5°C on Friday to 18.3°C on Saturday, 1 degree below normal for this time of the year

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 13, 2024 05:46 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

In north India, Chandigarh leads in percentage of accredited colleges: NAAC director

While discussing how reforms are being brought to the accreditation process, NAAC director Ganesan Kannabiran shared data for the northern region, and 58% of the colleges in Chandigarh are accredited

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 08:14 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chill is here: Night temperature falls below 20°C in Chandigarh

IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul said dry weather was likely to continue in the region for now; since the withdrawal of monsoon was declared by IMD on October 2, 0 mm rain has been recorded in the city

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 11, 2024 07:54 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025: PU retains spot in 601-800 bracket

While Panjab University maintained its position within this bracket, it improved its overall score from 37-41.8 in the 2024 edition to 38.2-43.2 this year; in 2023, it was in the 29.8 to 33.9 bracket

Panjab University vice-chancellor Renu Vig added that they expect that the varsity’s scores will improve further in the next edition of the ranking. (HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 10, 2024 08:50 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

PU finance board okays ₹868.48 cr budget estimate for 2025-26 session

As per the budget estimates, PU is expecting to earn a revenue of ₹383.69 crore during 2025-26, which is ₹85.67 crore more than the 2023-24 fiscal year

PU vice-chancellor Prof Renu Vig presided over the finance board meeting. (HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 09, 2024 09:14 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Late-night trace rain brings along gusty winds

While the monsoon system has passed the region, IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul said storms and rain were still possible due to convection currents resulting from temperature differences

The damaged 180-ft Ravana effigy at Sector 5, Panchkula, after strong winds in the tricity past Saturday midnight. (Sant Arora/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 07, 2024 01:06 PM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Panjab University senate’s term set to end by Oct-end, but no news of polls

While Panjab University, Chandigarh, prepares the schedule for the senate elections, it goes to the chancellor’s office to get final approval

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 05, 2024 09:38 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Panjab University BoF to take up re-fixing of pensions for non-petitioners as well

Panjab University’s BoF meeting will also take up the issue of granting notional annual increment on retirement for the purpose of calculation of pension

Some agendas that will be taken up in the Panjab University’s BoF meeting include restructuring of pharmacy cadre posts on the pattern of Punjab government, the audited consolidated balance sheet of PU for 2023-24, and the status of recommendations made by the principal director of audit (central). (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 05, 2024 09:24 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Farmers’ protest delays afternoon Shatabdi by 2.5 hours

The Ajmer to Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express (20977) also reached Chandigarh one hour late due to delay in covering the distance from Delhi to Ambala

The two-hour “rail roko” protest was called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to mark the third anniversary of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed during a demonstration against the now-repealed three farm laws. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:38 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Monsoon leaves Chandigarh with 16% deficit

Dry weather is likely to continue in Chandigarh in the coming days and a gradual drop in temperature is expected over the month as winter approaches

As per IMD’s daily bulletin, the withdrawal line now passes over western Uttar Pradesh, western Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and has withdrawn entirely from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and even Chandigarh. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 03, 2024 09:46 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Rainy, cool October on the cards in Chandigarh: IMD

While monsoon withdrawal has been declared in parts of Punjab and Haryana, it has yet to be announced in Chandigarh for the same reason, as monsoon activity continues in the hills

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 02, 2024 09:34 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh sees coldest September in six years

Dry weather is likely in the city for now, and monsoon withdrawal is likely to be declared in the city this week as per IMD officials.

Chandigarh

Updated on Oct 01, 2024 09:44 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

In Chandigarh, Sonam Wangchuk advocates for action on climate change

The activist, who embarked on his march from Leh on September 1, delivered an address at the Panjab University, saying, “Because of global warming, the glaciers in the Himalayas are melting and we need to raise our voice for Ladakh and for the Himalayas.”

Chandigarh

Published on Sep 28, 2024 09:14 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: After SC verdict, Panjab University to take legal opinion on NRI admissions

As per the revised admission guidelines for international students in undergraduate and postgraduate courses, NRI candidate must fulfil the criterion for status of NRI under Income Tax Act, 1961, in the year in which he/she seeks admission in Panjab University, Chandigarh; this is except for BDS or MDS courses or any other course governed by a regulatory body which does not allow additional seats

Chandigarh

Updated on Sep 26, 2024 09:12 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Short but intense spell of rain spells chaos in Chandigarh; more likely

While the city received rain after five days, more rain is likely in the coming days as well, said IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul

Chandigarh

Updated on Sep 26, 2024 09:02 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Estimated budget of ₹868 crore for 2025-26 session to be put before PU Board of Finance

Apart from the arrears payment of ₹175 crore, PU, Chandigarh, will also receive ₹51.29 crore from University Grants Commission on account of difference of salary grant for the year 2023-24

Chandigarh

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 09:58 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Gardener’s son creates jogging charger for tackling energy crisis

As per science teacher at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, Chandigarh, Deepak Bhardwaj, who had helped Adarsh with this project, the innovation can also, partly, be correlated to family’s economic condition

Chandigarh

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 09:36 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: At 37.6°C, Monday hottest September day in 37 years

Chandigarh hit 37.6°C, the highest September temp in 37 years, with relief expected from Wednesday as scattered rains are forecasted.

Chandigarh

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:50 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Brace for rain till October as monsoon retreat delayed

The normal date for monsoon withdrawal is on September 25; however, this time it is likely around the first week of October as per IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul

Chandigarh

Updated on Sep 23, 2024 08:12 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Man sold defective sports shoes awarded ₹18k refund

The complainant had bought a pair of shoes from the Nike store in Elante Mall on June 28, 2021, but it got damaged after being used for a few days

Chandigarh

Updated on Sep 22, 2024 08:16 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 10 associate profs redesignated as profs in UT colleges in violation of UGC rules: Audit

Apart from these 10 professors, it was found that one professor was redesignated with a back date in 2014 when it should have been done from 2017

The audit has not yet calculated the financial implication of the shortcomings. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Sep 22, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Days turn warm again after cool September spell in Chandigarh

IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul said in recent years, September had started getting more rain and the spell of rain continued further towards the end of the month due to a change in monsoon trends

Last year, the lowest minimum temperature in the month was 21.7°C on September 24 and September 28. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Sep 21, 2024 08:40 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

46 PU faculty among world’s top 2% scientists, says Stanford University report

The subject-wise bibliometric analysis was conducted by a team of scientists from SU and the Elsevier BV- a leading scientific publisher; scientists have been classified into 22 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields, according to the standard science-metrix classification

The PU scientists who features in the Stanford list. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 09:54 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Man who snatched 2 purses in less than 30 minutes nabbed in Chandigarh

Officials said the accused had also snatched the purse of an advocate’s wife in Sector 37 on September 12; he had stolen a Honda Activa scooter from Sector 19 on the same day which he had used to commit these crimes

As per officials, he had previously been arrested in a snatching case in the Mataur police station, Mohali, and had been released on bail recently. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 09:22 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Amid rising mental health crisis, Chandigarh colleges have no counsellors

Principals of various colleges complain that in the absence of regular counsellors, the responsibility for student mental health falls on the already overburdened teachers, who struggle to provide adequate counselling and follow-up care

Chandigarh

Published on Sep 18, 2024 07:46 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Charges framed against two suspended Chandigarh MC officials in ₹1 lakh bribe case

In the hearing held on Thursday, the defence counsel had argued that Dhankar had filed an appeal in the Punjab and Haryana high court, which is pending adjudication; but the court observed that there was no stay from the high court and there was no ground to adjourn the case for hearing

The CBI trap was laid following the complaint of Jitender Kumar, a resident of Ram Darbar, who was recently ousted from the department. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Updated on Sep 14, 2024 09:26 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

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The date for the exam was recently announced and has been fixed for December 4; the survey will cover almost five million students across 792 districts of the country

The weekly forecast, released every Thursday, suggests there is no chance of rain in Haryana or Punjab, including Chandigarh, for the next two weeks

UT director of environment and member secretary of Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee TC Nautiyal said stubble burning in either Punjab or Haryana contributes to pollution in Chandigarh

While parental consent is needed to get minor students registered on this, parents of some private schools in Chandigarh have highlighted how they are being told that it is mandatory

The minimum temperature in Chandigarh fell from 19.5°C on Friday to 18.3°C on Saturday, 1 degree below normal for this time of the year

While discussing how reforms are being brought to the accreditation process, NAAC director Ganesan Kannabiran shared data for the northern region, and 58% of the colleges in Chandigarh are accredited

IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul said dry weather was likely to continue in the region for now; since the withdrawal of monsoon was declared by IMD on October 2, 0 mm rain has been recorded in the city

While Panjab University maintained its position within this bracket, it improved its overall score from 37-41.8 in the 2024 edition to 38.2-43.2 this year; in 2023, it was in the 29.8 to 33.9 bracket

As per the budget estimates, PU is expecting to earn a revenue of ₹383.69 crore during 2025-26, which is ₹85.67 crore more than the 2023-24 fiscal year

While the monsoon system has passed the region, IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul said storms and rain were still possible due to convection currents resulting from temperature differences

While Panjab University, Chandigarh, prepares the schedule for the senate elections, it goes to the chancellor’s office to get final approval

Panjab University’s BoF meeting will also take up the issue of granting notional annual increment on retirement for the purpose of calculation of pension

The Ajmer to Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express (20977) also reached Chandigarh one hour late due to delay in covering the distance from Delhi to Ambala

Dry weather is likely to continue in Chandigarh in the coming days and a gradual drop in temperature is expected over the month as winter approaches

While monsoon withdrawal has been declared in parts of Punjab and Haryana, it has yet to be announced in Chandigarh for the same reason, as monsoon activity continues in the hills

Dry weather is likely in the city for now, and monsoon withdrawal is likely to be declared in the city this week as per IMD officials.

The activist, who embarked on his march from Leh on September 1, delivered an address at the Panjab University, saying, “Because of global warming, the glaciers in the Himalayas are melting and we need to raise our voice for Ladakh and for the Himalayas.”

While the city received rain after five days, more rain is likely in the coming days as well, said IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul

Apart from the arrears payment of ₹175 crore, PU, Chandigarh, will also receive ₹51.29 crore from University Grants Commission on account of difference of salary grant for the year 2023-24

As per science teacher at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, Chandigarh, Deepak Bhardwaj, who had helped Adarsh with this project, the innovation can also, partly, be correlated to family’s economic condition

Chandigarh hit 37.6°C, the highest September temp in 37 years, with relief expected from Wednesday as scattered rains are forecasted.

The normal date for monsoon withdrawal is on September 25; however, this time it is likely around the first week of October as per IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul

The complainant had bought a pair of shoes from the Nike store in Elante Mall on June 28, 2021, but it got damaged after being used for a few days

Apart from these 10 professors, it was found that one professor was redesignated with a back date in 2014 when it should have been done from 2017

IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul said in recent years, September had started getting more rain and the spell of rain continued further towards the end of the month due to a change in monsoon trends

The subject-wise bibliometric analysis was conducted by a team of scientists from SU and the Elsevier BV- a leading scientific publisher; scientists have been classified into 22 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields, according to the standard science-metrix classification

Officials said the accused had also snatched the purse of an advocate’s wife in Sector 37 on September 12; he had stolen a Honda Activa scooter from Sector 19 on the same day which he had used to commit these crimes

Principals of various colleges complain that in the absence of regular counsellors, the responsibility for student mental health falls on the already overburdened teachers, who struggle to provide adequate counselling and follow-up care

In the hearing held on Thursday, the defence counsel had argued that Dhankar had filed an appeal in the Punjab and Haryana high court, which is pending adjudication; but the court observed that there was no stay from the high court and there was no ground to adjourn the case for hearing

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