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Chandigarh: DAV College officiating principal steps down

Jyotirmaya Khatri has been asked to handover charge to the next senior most teaching faculty member, Mona Narang, an associate professor with the department of mathematics, with immediate effect

Interestingly, the college hasn’t had a regular principal since October 2022, and has been run with officiating principals since then. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 14, 2025 07:54 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Country’s first health education centre for school kids to come up in Chandigarh by March-end

A first-of-its-kind initiative at a government school in the country, the centre is being set up at Government Model High School, Sector 22, in partnership with the Chandigarh Rotary Club, to impart health education to students of city’s government schools.

The focus of the centre will be on general health, oral health, nutrition/physical activity, drug/alcohol/tobacco prevention, pregnancy/STI prevention, and social and emotional health. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 14, 2025 07:46 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Education, empowerment & excellence in Prez Droupadi Murmu’s message for students at Panjab University convocation

In her nearly 10-minute address at Panjab University’s 72nd convocation ceremony, Murmu also noted that despite the varsity having an almost equal number of men and women, women emerged toppers in over 80% of the courses.

President of India Draupadi Murmu confers the PU Ratna Award to Manu Bhakar during the 72nd convocation ceremony at Panjab University on Wednesday. Also seen in the picture: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann, Haryana governor Bandaru Dattatreya, Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria. (Keshav Singh)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 13, 2025 09:38 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: It’s 1st convocation sans elected members, say ex-senators

A former senator says senior most members of different faculties were a part of the academic procession in which usually elected senators and deans among PU fellows take part

Students receiving degrees during the 72rd convocation ceremony at Panjab University's gymnasium hall on Wednesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 13, 2025 09:32 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Lone Afghan student in Panjab University to get PhD degree today

Among those receiving PhD degrees will be a daily wager of Panjab University, an assistant commandant of the Indo Tibetan Border Police and a polio survivor

From Panjshir in Afghanistan, Zahid Aria says it’s not safe to return there.

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 12, 2025 07:32 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Panjab University to live stream 72nd annual convocation

Convocation will be streamed live on various social media platforms, said the Panjab University V-C, adding that the links for the live stream will be shared on Tuesday

President Droupadi Murmu will be the chief guest and will award the degrees to the students. (File)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 11, 2025 11:48 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh feels the heat as temperature inches towards 30°C

With summer season now officially starting in Chandigarh, the temperatures will soar further in the coming days, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

On Sunday, the day temperature rose from Saturday’s 28.6°C to 29.9°C, 3.6 degrees above normal and highest since the start of the year, as per IMD records. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 10, 2025 08:58 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

TiECON: 5 startups land ₹5.5 crore in live funding at Pitchathon

The second-highest funding of ₹1.1 crore was awarded to Sanjeev Vasisht’s Propall, a firm built for architects and construction companies to generate hyper-realistic 3D walkthroughs of real estate instantly

Nymbleup Solutions Pvt Ltd bagged <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.5 crore in funding, the highest among the five firms. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 08, 2025 10:24 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

TiECon 2025: Chandigarh an IT hub, fuelling startup surge, says governor

The two-day TiECon event kicked off on Thursday, and the event brought together prominent industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors from across the country

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 07, 2025 09:06 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

EWS seat admissions: Pvt schools’ body writes to education dept over ‘partial’ reimbursement

As per the letter (copy with HT), the association alleges that the department has specifically mentioned the quantum of reimbursement which will be done, and the money has been sanctioned

The ongoing case in the Punjab and Haryana high court between private schools and the UT education department is scheduled for the next hearing on March 25. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 06, 2025 10:00 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

As winter wraps up, brace for a scorching summer in Chandigarh

IMD has also calculated the anomaly for heatwave days in the country and Chandigarh is in the area that will experience the maximum heatwaves

Officials caution that it is likely that multiple heat records will be broken between March and May. (Sant Arora/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 03, 2025 09:00 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: February ends with 12.5 mm rain, 47% deficit

According to the monthly weather report prepared by IMD, Chandigarh received 17.8 mm rain in the month against the normal of 33 mm

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 01, 2025 08:24 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh records hottest Feb night in 14 years as mercury climbs to 18.5°C

Chandigarh’s minimum temperature went up from 17.5°C on Wednesday to 18.5°C on Thursday, 6.6 degrees above normal and highest in the month since 2011 when it had gone up to 18.7°C on February 7

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 28, 2025 09:32 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

PU convocation on March 12; President Droupadi Murmu likely to attend

For the first time, PU will introduce traditional attire for the event, following a 2019 UGC directive to replace conventional gowns

If confirmed, President Murmu will preside over the ceremony and confer degrees upon graduates.(HT)

India News

Published on Feb 26, 2025 03:21 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: MEA says no to hosting Lahore varsity at PU Jhankar Fest

The initiative was proposed by PUCSC president Anurag Dalal, who submitted a memorandum to Panjab University vice-chancellor Renu Vig in January

Panjab University Campus Students Council president Anurag Dalal said, “We had earlier checked with the Union ministry of external affairs regarding permission but in a letter, they have denied the permission.” (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 22, 2025 09:08 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh grenade attack: NIA gets production warrants of 2 accused

Allowing NIA’s application for custody of accused Rohan Masih and Vishal Masih, the court of special NIA judge Alka Malik directed the superintendent of Model Jail to present the duo before court on February 25 when it will decide on the length of custody to be granted to NIA

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 20, 2025 08:54 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

‘Fortunate to study at PU’: Kiran Bedi reflects on lasting memories

The event also witnessed the release of the Punjabi-translated edition of her book “Fearless Governance”, titled “Nidar Prashasan”; the translation has been done by journalist and PU alumnus Arvind Chhabra

(From left) former Himachal DGP Sanjay Kundu, former lieutenant governor of Puducherry and Panjab University (PU) alumna Kiran Bedi, dean of university instruction Rumina Sethi and dean of college development council Sanjay Kaushik during the release of Bedi’s book ‘Nidar Prashasan’ at the varsity in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 19, 2025 08:10 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: PUTA urges Dhankhar to raise superannuation age to 65

PUTA president AS Naura and general secretary Mritunjay Kumar presented the demand, highlighting the disparity between PU teachers and their counterparts in UT-run colleges, where the superannuation age is already 65

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Mohali. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 18, 2025 08:54 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Post-Matric Scholarship: PU asks students to hand over funds disbursed by Punjab

In November 2024, Punjab had informed the court that they will release ₹2.7 crore within two weeks; while Punjab has paid this amount, PU officials said majority of the dues were pending

Centrally sponsored, the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme is implemented by state governments. But Punjab has failed to clear <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>21 crore owed to PU and its constituent colleges between 2014-15 to 2019-20. (HT File Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:50 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Panjab University to name Arts Block 3 after illustrious alumnus, teacher Manmohan Singh

Following former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s demise on December 26, 2024, PU vice-chancellor prof Renu Vig had constituted a committee to look into how the university could pay tribute to him

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh continued engaging with Panjab University even after his teaching tenure and returned to the campus in 2018 at the age of 85 to deliver the inaugural Prof SB Rangnekar Memorial Oration. (HT File Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 15, 2025 09:52 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 850 EWS applicants allotted seats, Vivek High School again not on board

Vivek High School chairperson HS Mamik has confirmed that even though 27 seats are allocated to the school as EWS seats for the 2025-26 session, they will not admit EWS students

Vivek High School has once again this year objected to enrolling EWS students even as a case is already going on in the Punjab and Haryana high court. (HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 14, 2025 09:32 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Child rights panel sounds alarm about drugs sold as candies outside Chandigarh schools

The advisory recommends increased police patrolling outside schools, inspections, awareness programmes, and counselling sessions for students

UT police officials said they haven’t received the advisory so far, but they will work with health authorities and others officials to ensure students’ safety. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 12, 2025 09:16 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Despite SC order, no slash in PU’s NRI quota seats

PU offers reservation of 10% seats over and above the sanctioned strength for NRIs and NRI wards. A candidate must fulfil the criterion for NRI status under the Income Tax Act, in the year in which he/she seeks admission in PU.

PU vice-chancellor prof Renu Vig said in their legal opinion, they concluded that the order was for medical colleges in Punjab and not for PU, which is why they have gone ahead with a similar admission policy for NRI students for the 2025-26 session. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 11, 2025 09:54 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Students’ mental health on Panjab University’s mind

Panjab University is also set to appoint a yoga instructor for the varsity soon for which the interviews will be held on February 17 and officials hope to hire the instructor by the end of this month

The psychiatrist will assess serious cases, which can later be followed up by the two mental health counsellors. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 10, 2025 08:30 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: At 27.1°C, Sunday was hotter than all February days last year

While some Western Disturbances are expected to affect Chandigarh, they won’t be strong enough to bring rain to the city; the extended forecast indicates no rain for the next two weeks.

IMD officials predict that day temperatures will remain above normal in the coming days as well. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 10, 2025 08:20 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Panjab University yet to send invite to Lahore varsity for student fest in March

Panjab University has yet to officially send out an invite to their counterparts in Pakistan even with just a month left for the much-anticipated festival

The Jhankar student fest is organised annually by the president of the campus student council. Being hosted by the president, it is usually the biggest student fest at Panjab University in the academic year, organised with great fanfare. (HT File Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 07, 2025 10:00 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Now, retired teachers at Panjab University can serve as guest faculty 65

The Panjab University vice-chancellor has approved that the superannuated teachers may also be considered for appointment as guest faculty at Panjab University, subject to maximum age limit of 65 years

A teacher said that those who have superannuated at 60 can make use of this, and stay at Panjab University and continue with their research till they turn 65. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 06, 2025 09:40 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Overnight rain helps improve air quality in Chandigarh

As per the daily AQI bulletin released by the Central Pollution Control Board, Chandigarh’s AQI on Wednesday was 167

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 06, 2025 09:34 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh’s PGs leave much room for improvement

Baljinder Singh Bittu, chairperson of Federation of Sector Welfare Associations Chandigarh (FOSWAC) reveals that many PGs house more than the permissible number of people in a single room

As per a rough estimate, at least one lakh youngsters are currently enrolled in some form of higher education, coaching or vocational centre in Chandigarh. But there aren’t enough hostels to accommodate them all. (HT File/Image for representational purposes only)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 05, 2025 09:40 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh, After a balmy January, expect a warm, dry February too, says IMD

Both the maximum and minimum temperatures will remain above normal in February in Chandigarh, according to the long-range forecast (LRF) from the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 03, 2025 08:04 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

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Jyotirmaya Khatri has been asked to handover charge to the next senior most teaching faculty member, Mona Narang, an associate professor with the department of mathematics, with immediate effect

A first-of-its-kind initiative at a government school in the country, the centre is being set up at Government Model High School, Sector 22, in partnership with the Chandigarh Rotary Club, to impart health education to students of city’s government schools.

In her nearly 10-minute address at Panjab University’s 72nd convocation ceremony, Murmu also noted that despite the varsity having an almost equal number of men and women, women emerged toppers in over 80% of the courses.

A former senator says senior most members of different faculties were a part of the academic procession in which usually elected senators and deans among PU fellows take part

Among those receiving PhD degrees will be a daily wager of Panjab University, an assistant commandant of the Indo Tibetan Border Police and a polio survivor

Convocation will be streamed live on various social media platforms, said the Panjab University V-C, adding that the links for the live stream will be shared on Tuesday

With summer season now officially starting in Chandigarh, the temperatures will soar further in the coming days, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The second-highest funding of ₹1.1 crore was awarded to Sanjeev Vasisht’s Propall, a firm built for architects and construction companies to generate hyper-realistic 3D walkthroughs of real estate instantly

The two-day TiECon event kicked off on Thursday, and the event brought together prominent industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors from across the country

As per the letter (copy with HT), the association alleges that the department has specifically mentioned the quantum of reimbursement which will be done, and the money has been sanctioned

IMD has also calculated the anomaly for heatwave days in the country and Chandigarh is in the area that will experience the maximum heatwaves

According to the monthly weather report prepared by IMD, Chandigarh received 17.8 mm rain in the month against the normal of 33 mm

Chandigarh’s minimum temperature went up from 17.5°C on Wednesday to 18.5°C on Thursday, 6.6 degrees above normal and highest in the month since 2011 when it had gone up to 18.7°C on February 7

For the first time, PU will introduce traditional attire for the event, following a 2019 UGC directive to replace conventional gowns

The initiative was proposed by PUCSC president Anurag Dalal, who submitted a memorandum to Panjab University vice-chancellor Renu Vig in January

Allowing NIA’s application for custody of accused Rohan Masih and Vishal Masih, the court of special NIA judge Alka Malik directed the superintendent of Model Jail to present the duo before court on February 25 when it will decide on the length of custody to be granted to NIA

The event also witnessed the release of the Punjabi-translated edition of her book “Fearless Governance”, titled “Nidar Prashasan”; the translation has been done by journalist and PU alumnus Arvind Chhabra

PUTA president AS Naura and general secretary Mritunjay Kumar presented the demand, highlighting the disparity between PU teachers and their counterparts in UT-run colleges, where the superannuation age is already 65

In November 2024, Punjab had informed the court that they will release ₹2.7 crore within two weeks; while Punjab has paid this amount, PU officials said majority of the dues were pending

Following former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s demise on December 26, 2024, PU vice-chancellor prof Renu Vig had constituted a committee to look into how the university could pay tribute to him

Vivek High School chairperson HS Mamik has confirmed that even though 27 seats are allocated to the school as EWS seats for the 2025-26 session, they will not admit EWS students

The advisory recommends increased police patrolling outside schools, inspections, awareness programmes, and counselling sessions for students

PU offers reservation of 10% seats over and above the sanctioned strength for NRIs and NRI wards. A candidate must fulfil the criterion for NRI status under the Income Tax Act, in the year in which he/she seeks admission in PU.

Panjab University is also set to appoint a yoga instructor for the varsity soon for which the interviews will be held on February 17 and officials hope to hire the instructor by the end of this month

While some Western Disturbances are expected to affect Chandigarh, they won’t be strong enough to bring rain to the city; the extended forecast indicates no rain for the next two weeks.

Panjab University has yet to officially send out an invite to their counterparts in Pakistan even with just a month left for the much-anticipated festival

The Panjab University vice-chancellor has approved that the superannuated teachers may also be considered for appointment as guest faculty at Panjab University, subject to maximum age limit of 65 years

As per the daily AQI bulletin released by the Central Pollution Control Board, Chandigarh’s AQI on Wednesday was 167

Baljinder Singh Bittu, chairperson of Federation of Sector Welfare Associations Chandigarh (FOSWAC) reveals that many PGs house more than the permissible number of people in a single room

Both the maximum and minimum temperatures will remain above normal in February in Chandigarh, according to the long-range forecast (LRF) from the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

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