Articles by Rajanbir Singh
Entry-level admissions in Chandigarh schools: Help desks to guide applicants under EWS quota
The education department received complaints that the applicants are fleeced by cyber cafes who charge as high as ₹200 for filling these forms
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 06:01 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Entry-level classes: 5,071 seats up for grabs at Chandigarh’s private schools
A total of 76 private schools in Chandigarh, including 20 minority and 56 non-minority, are participating in the admission process
Updated on Dec 08, 2023 09:04 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: ‘Bullet patakhas’ cost PU student dear, fined ₹13,500
Identified as Aryan, the bike owner is a second-year MCA student at Panjab University’s department of computer science and applications; he hails from Abohar, Fazilka.
Updated on Dec 08, 2023 09:00 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh education dept to meet all schools on mandatory EWS admissions
As per Chandigarh director school education Harsuhinderpal Singh Brar, the meeting is being called to reiterate that all schools fall under the purview of the Right to Education Act
Updated on Dec 06, 2023 09:28 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh has highest percentage of accidents between 9 pm and midnight: NCRB report
As per the accidental deaths and suicides in India 2022 report released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on Monday, Chandigarh is the only UT and major city in the country where the majority of the accidents happen between 9 pm to midnight.
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 09:10 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Brace for above normal rain this December
According to the forecast, prepared using probability models, Chandigarh is set to get higher than normal Western Disturbances this month, due to which the average rain in December, 23.4 mm, is expected to be breached
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 08:04 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
MeT predicts dense fog in Chandigarh for two days
Scientist at IMD Chandigarh, Shivinder Singh said, “Because of the rain on Thursday, the temperature dropped and humidity is high, which increases possibility of dense fog, especially near open fields and isolated roads in the early morning.”
Published on Dec 02, 2023 08:45 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Class 9 student apprehended a day after thrashing headmaster
The teenager, a student of the adjacent Government Senior Secondary School in Chandigarh, has also been suspended from the school
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 08:34 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
With 54.5 mm rain, Chandigarh records wettest November day in 70 years
November this year also wettest since 1972; Maximum temperature in Chandigarh dives by 8.9 degrees to 16.6°C; hail also reported in some parts
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 08:26 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Rain, thunderstorm throw life out of gear in Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab
Squall line formed between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh borders leads to orange alert in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 12:54 PM IST
Chandigarh: Centralised online entry-level admissions likely this session
As per UT education department officials, the portal will be similar to the portal used for Class 11 admissions. It will be run on the same .nic portal
Updated on Nov 28, 2023 08:42 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh AQI turns poor; rain likely today
Between 201-300, AQI is classified as poor and can cause breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure
Updated on Nov 27, 2023 07:14 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Police yet to recover ₹26 L in SI Phogat extortion case
Dismissed police sub-inspector Naveen Phogat surrendered in court but Chandigarh Police have been unable to recover ₹26 lakh from him. Phogat and others had extorted ₹1.01 crore from a businessman after kidnapping him and threatening to kill him. Phogat claims the money is with Parveen Shah, brother of slain gangster Sonu Shah, who is yet to be arrested. Police are tracking details about who was helping Phogat hide. Other accused are still on the run and non-bailable warrants have been issued against them.
Updated on Nov 27, 2023 07:04 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
PU syndicate nod to create additional seat for transgenders in all courses
PU syndicate has approved the creation of one additional seat for transgender students from 2024-25 session onwards in each course in the Panjab University Teaching Departments Regional Centres. This was approved by the members at the meeting held on Saturday. This will make PU among the first universities of the country to offer seats for transgender students this way.
Updated on Nov 26, 2023 07:44 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Panjab University’s third car-free day a non-starter
As per Panjab University security chief Vikram Singh, the authorities were being a bit lenient because of the events and exams planned in the varsity
Updated on Nov 25, 2023 09:06 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Doing what we can to enhance Panjab University’s annual grant: UGC chairperson
He was speaking on the sidelines of the second day of the North Zone Vice-Chancellor’s Conference, being organised by Panjab University to deliberate on the National Education Policy
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 09:36 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Sanitiser, mosquito killer spray, sleeping pills: What was inside the PGI mystery injection
Shockingly, the contract killer, Jaspreet Kaur, 20, a paramedic of a village in Sangrur, was paid a meagre amount of ₹3,000 to carry out the hit job.
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 09:46 AM IST
Chandigarh: Child rights panel flags fire safety concerns at schools
CCPCR chairperson, Shipra Bansal stated that only three government schools in Chandigarh possess valid fire safety certificates (FSC) issued by municipal corporation’s fire departmen
Updated on Nov 22, 2023 10:24 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
As PGI injection mystery gets murkier, cops zero in on suspect
The police, meanwhile, claim to have zeroed in on the mystery woman who had escaped after administering the injection to Harmeet Kaur, 25, of Rajpura, who was admitted at the ward after she had delivered a baby
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 10:00 AM IST
Panjab University to discuss challenges faced after NEP rollout
Speaking about this, Panjab University V-C Renu Vig said after the implementation of NEP, the university has witnessed various challenges, which will be discussed in the conference
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 05:58 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Coming up: Fog fountains to water down air pollution in Chandigarh
Chandigarh MC has shortlisted Sector 17 ISBT chowk, Sectors 18/19/20/21 chowk and Sectors 27/28/29/30 chowk, all on Udyog Marg, for the project
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 08:28 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
With no rain on anvil in Chandigarh, winter to take its time setting in
The weather department has forecast dry weather in Chandigarh till the end of month, until when the mercury will slide gradually
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 08:10 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
NCC should be made compulsory in Chandigarh schools, says UT administrator
The Chandigarh administrator was speaking at an event organised to commemorate the battle fought at Rezang La, Ladakh, against China in 1962
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 08:08 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Admission schedule for entry-level classes released
Forms will be available for free on the school website for both government and private schools; private schools can charge ₹150 as registration charges
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 06:54 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Two Chandigarh Police head constables accused of drinking on duty sent to police lines
A video purportedly showing the two Chandigarh Police head constables having chicken and alcohol inside the PCR van went viral on social media
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 06:24 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Panjab University identifying hostellers keeping cars on campus
This comes in the wake of a circular issued by the dean students welfare (DSW) of PU, Chandigarh, cautioning hostellers to remove their four-wheelers from the campus by November 16 or face consequences
Updated on Nov 17, 2023 08:30 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
PU traffic mgmt panel advises separate parking for outsiders, exit gate near UILS
The panel was formed based on the recommendation of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council team during their visit to the PU campus earlier this year to ease traffic congestion
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 06:46 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
In Chandigarh, air quality this Diwali was poorest in over 5 years
AQI shot up to 453 at 10 pm; pollution experts blame residents’ failure to use only green crackers and adhere to two-hour cracker bursting window
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 04:34 PM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
In Chandigarh, roundabouts safer than 4-way intersections
Even staggered junctions, which are common on inner roads in Chandigarh’s sectors, have a higher fatality rate than roundabouts
Updated on Nov 12, 2023 07:22 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Woollens out in Chandigarh as rain brings mercury down by 11 notches
Day temperature dropped from 29.5°C the day before to 18.5°C following just 1 mm rain; shallow fog to follow from Saturday night
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 08:36 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
