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Seeks Rs.129 cr one-time grant from Punjab for pension arrears

Chandigarh, Oct. 14 -- Following the Punjab government's notification to implement revised pensions under the seventh University Grants Commission (UGC) pay scales, Panjab University has asked the sta... Read More


PU to deliberate adoption of Punjab's revised pension plan

Chandigarh, Oct. 13 -- Panjab University (PU) will on Monday deliberate upon the Punjab government's notification regarding the revision of pension/family pension for teachers and equivalent cadres wh... Read More


Rs.49 crore announced 2 years ago, PU yet to hear from Punjab

Chandigarh, Oct. 11 -- Over two years after the state government announced that it would provide Rs.49 crore for expansion of a girls' hostel and construction of a boys' hostel in Punjab University's ... Read More


PU retains spot in 600-800 slot

Chandigarh, Oct. 10 -- For the third consecutive year, Panjab University (PU) has managed to retain its spot in the 601-800 bracket in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, ... Read More


Consumer panel directs insurer to pay for 'unjust denial' of claim

Chandigarh, Oct. 9 -- The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DF-1) has directed Star Health and Allied Insurance Company to pay Rs.4 lakh under a health insurance policy, and awarded Rs.... Read More


Rain brings down temp, city logs coldest day this year since Feb 28

Chandigarh, Oct. 8 -- Following 26.5 mm rain on Tuesday, the maximum temperature of the city fell from 24.8degC on Monday to 22degC on Tuesday, 10.6 degrees below normal. As per India meteorological d... Read More


Quicker trials, but conviction rate low

Chandigarh, Oct. 7 -- As per the latest Crime in India 2023 report released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), a total of 1,888 trials were completed in the city in 2023, out of which, as ma... Read More


Despite early morning rain, Sunday was warmest October day in 4 years

Chandigarh, Oct. 6 -- Despite 0.8 mm rain, accompanied by gusty winds and thunder, early in the morning, Sunday remained largely dry and sunny through the day causing the maximum temperature to climb ... Read More


Refund Rs.1.5-L fare, grant Rs.22,000 relief to city resident, airlines told

Chandigarh, Oct. 6 -- The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-1 (North) has directed Air Canada and Lufthansa Airlines to refund Rs.1.51 lakh ticket money and pay Rs.22,000 compensation to... Read More


69% rape victims in UT were minors: NCRB report

Chandigarh, Oct. 2 -- As many as 102 rape cases were reported in Chandigarh in 2023, with 70 (69%) of the victims being minors, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report released on Tuesday show... Read More