Chandigarh, Oct. 20 -- For hundreds of competitive exam aspirants who head to the Divisional Library (South) in Sector 34 to prepare for their examinations, the evening hours have become increasingly difficult, with loud music from a Dussehra fair set up nearby disrupting their studies. With DJ music starting around 4pm and continuing into the evening, students say the noise has been affecting their concentration, particularly on the library's upper floors.

The library, located in Chandigarh's coaching hub, attracts students preparing for civil services, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examinations and other competitive tests from across the city and neighbouring areas. The facility remains open from 8am to 10pm, with a regular dail...