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Panel against 'permission' clause for protests at PU

Chandigarh, June 24 -- A Panjab University (PU) committee, formed to look into the issue of mandatory affidavit on permission for holding protests that students seeking admissions are required to subm... Read More


City starts countdown as MeT predicts monsoon by Tuesday

Chandigarh, June 23 -- The monsoon system is set to reach the city by Tuesday as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This comes even as the system has advanced into parts of Punjab, Jammu a... Read More


Manimajra, Sec-16 govt schools are top choices

Chandigarh, June 23 -- Government Model Senior Secondary Schools (GMSSS) at Modern Housing Complex (MHC), Manimajra, and Sector 16 continue to be the most preferred choices for Class 11 admissions, ac... Read More


PU moves up but CU, Shoolini ahead of it

Chandigarh, June 20 -- Panjab University (PU) has improved its position in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2026, moving up from the 1,000-1,200 bracket, where it remained for t... Read More


PU bars new students from protesting sans permission

Chandigarh, June 19 -- In a first, Panjab University (PU) has made it mandatory for all students seeking admission to the 2025-26 session to sign an affidavit stating that they will seek prior permiss... Read More


Botched surgery hurts hospital, told to pay Rs.25L relief to patient

Chandigarh, June 16 -- Nearly four years after a routine gallbladder surgery turned into a medical nightmare for a female patient, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-DF 1 has held a c... Read More


Pre-monsoon showers on the way to beat heat

Chandigarh, June 16 -- As the city waits with bated breath for showers to bring relief from the soaring temperatures, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast pre-monsoon rain towards th... Read More


At 31.7deg Celsius, city records warmest night of season

Chandigarh, June 12 -- City residents tossed and turned as night temperatures shot up to 31.7degC on Wednesday, making it the warmest night of the season so far. Though there was a marginal dip in the... Read More


Deadline over: 15k students vying for 13,875 Class 11 seats

Chandigarh, June 10 -- As the deadline for applying for admission to Class 11 in Chandigarh's government schools got over on Monday, the UT education department confirmed receipt of 15,581 application... Read More


Heatwave declared first time this year as temp hits 43.8degC

Chandigarh, June 10 -- After escaping severe heat through May, Chandigarh is now in the grip of a heatwave, with the maximum temperature climbing to a scorching 43.8degC on Monday. Up from 42.1degC on... Read More