Articles by Rajanbir Singh
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
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Life term for husband, in-laws who killed woman for dowry
The victim’s in-laws had claimed that she hung herself with her dupatta; she was taken to Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16, Chandigarh, where she was declared brought dead
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 09:44 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: PU sans mental health counsellors this session
Last year, after a gap of four years, two mental health counsellors were appointed at Panjab University, Chandigarh; while one of them, Amol Kirat Kaur, had got another job and had left around February, the term of Mehak Juneja, the second counsellor, ended on May 31
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 09:24 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Expect dry start to week in Chandigarh as monsoon takes a break
However, a Western Disturbance is likely to affect the region later this week; as per initial forecasts, the WD is expected to reach the city around Thursday and there is a yellow warning for heavy rain on Thursday already
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 08:16 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Panjab University student body poll: Scoring big in small depts fuelled Anurag Dalal’s victory
Though Dalal remained in the lead through counting and secured a total of 3,433 votes, Prince Chaudhary of Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS) covered up lost ground when the ballots of bigger departments were opened, taking his vote tally to 3,130
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 09:12 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
PU student body elections: In close fight, Sikander Boora stood like rock behind Anurag Dalal
Sikandar Boora, the former Chandigarh president of NSUI, who had resigned from the party and thrown his weight behind Dalal, becoming a key figure in his rise
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:38 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Will focus on students’ welfare, women’s safety on PU campus: Anurag Dalal
The newly elected Panjab University student body president Anurag Dalal thanks Sikandar Boora, the former Chandigarh president of NSUI, who had resigned from the party and thrown his weight behind him.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:32 AM IST
PU student elections: NSUI rebel Anurag Dalal pips all in presidential race
This is for the first time that an Independent candidate has been elected to the PUCSC president’s post; Dalal, who had filed his nomination as an Independent after the NSUI went with another candidate, defeated his closest rival Prince Chaudhary of Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS) by a margin of 303 votes.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:22 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Panjab University polls: Major parties stumble in the final lap
Even in the second biggest department University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), CYSS’ Prince Chaudhary got 556 votes against winning candidate Dalal’s 426 votes
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: PU elects its student council on September 5
As many as 182 polling booths will be made in various departments of Chandigarh’s Panjab University and a total 306 ballot boxes will be used
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Tense calm looms over Student’s Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh
While party stickers remained missing, NSUI members were seen wearing blue wristbands at Student’s Centre, PU, Chandigarh, to show their support for the party
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 06:58 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: AS Naura is new PUTA president
In a close contest, Amarjeet Singh Naura, biochemistry department chairperson at PU, Chandigarh, beat Ashok Kumar from Hindi department who bagged 244 votes
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 09:36 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Teachers’ arrears first priority: PUTA president AS Naura
Professor AS Naura who has been re-elected as the PUTA president, speaks about his vision for next term in a short interview with HT’s Rajanbir Singh.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 09:30 AM IST
Rain plays spoilsport on last day of campaigning on PU campus
The DSW has appealed to students to participate in voting, and PU has announced that full-day attendance will be granted to those who vote. Last year’s voting percentage was 65.78%, but party insiders predict a lower turnout this year. With voting scheduled for Thursday, and Friday set to be a holiday, many hostellers are expected to leave for home on Wednesday and return for classes on Monday.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 09:12 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Like, share, vote: PU student parties hire professionals to run social media pages
These teams, having anywhere between 5-30 members, do everything from handling the candidate’s social media activity, creating content, shooting videos and pictures, and editing final videos with special effects and transitions. This professional service can cost around ₹30,000 per person for the entire campaign.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 09:42 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Lyngdoh panel guidelines dampen spirits amid student polls
Speaking about the recommendations, Divyansh Thakur, Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS) Chandigarh unit in-charge, said, “Some of the recommendations are needed, especially the age limit. But candidates must be allowed to contest again. If you cannot contest the election again, there is no incentive for you to perform well during the year.”
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 06:44 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
PUCSC polls: Norms go for a toss as parties pull out all stops
The South Campus, which had remained dormant till now, came alive with big rallies by the National Students Union of India, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti and Student Organisation of India, among others
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Women safety, PU infra, placement take centre stage in poll manifestos
Women empowerment, especially safety, is something that most party candidates mention as their first priority; placements have emerged as yet another big issue for student parties for the upcoming Panjab University Campus Students Council (PUCSC) elections
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Legal eagles soar as kingmakers in PU campus president race
The law students of Panjab University, Chandigarh, are likely to decide PU president elections with 19% total votes and 50% total presidential candidates
Updated on Sep 02, 2024 08:26 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Inside Panjab University’s student politics: Key dynamics and players
Hindustan Times delves into the current dynamics, strategies and standings of the primary student outfits in Panjab University, examining their electoral tactics and key issues
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 09:54 AM IST
In a first, three women enter ring for next PU student council president
Nine candidates join the fray for the prestigious post in Panjab University Campus Students Council, setting up a fierce contest
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 09:32 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Panjab University campus crackles with energy on nominations day
After filing nominations, most parties moved to the Student Centre, PU, Chandigarh, to jubilantly announce their candidates to gathered students
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Suspended NSUI chief backs independent candidate in Panjab University student elections
Rebel candidate Dalal, a student of the department of chemistry, filed his nomination on Thursday, along with NSUI’s main presidential candidate Rahul Nain
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 08:28 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
In a break from tradition, ABVP fields its first woman candidate
This is also the first time in recent years when ABVP has fielded a full panel for all four posts of the student council
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 09:38 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
PU polls: High drama over president post pick, NSUI chief suspends Chandigarh head
Appointed to the president’s post recently, Boora had called the decision to field Rahul Nain as their president pick “a Tughlaqi farmaan from Delhi”
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 09:30 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Poll activity gains momentum at Panjab University ahead of nominations
While PUSU had organised their event, an impromptu car rally was carried out by some of its members on the campus of Panjab University, Chandigarh
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: How well did the outgoing PU students’ council measure up?
The main achievement for the council comes after its efforts towards initiating a menstrual leave policy for students led to its implementation from this academic session
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Ahead of student polls, Panjab University sees traffic chaos
The issue is most severe at gate number 3, which faces the South Campus, where stopping one car for checking blocks the entire lane and causes long jams
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Fowl play: Chicken dosas served at Panjab University Coffee House, in violation of tender
Officials said they will check how chicken, if it is served, is being stored and from where it is procured; they added that while restaurants in the Sector 14 market can stock chicken items, it is not allowed in university-owned shops
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 08:18 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
PUCSC elections: Parties turn to QR codes, Google forms to reach out to students
Besides student wings of political parties, student parties are putting up QR codes in the departments and hostels of Panjab University, Chandigarh, to campaign for PUCSC elections
Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:57 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh