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Rajanbir Singh

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After decade-long debate, Centre overhauls PU senate, syndicate

This is the first time in 59 years that the constitution of the senate has been changed. (HT File)

Published on Nov 02, 2025 05:48 AM IST

With 57.4 mm rainfall, this October was Chandigarh’s wettest in 11 years

Haze engulfed Chandigarh on Friday morning. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published on Nov 01, 2025 07:36 AM IST

Panchkula’s AQI improves to moderate

On Thursday, the maximum temperature rose from 30.4°C to 32°C, 3.2 degrees above normal. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published on Oct 31, 2025 09:56 AM IST

Chandigarh: Man who hacked wife to death with axe gets life term

During the court proceedings, the prosecution was able to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, leading to his conviction. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Oct 31, 2025 08:18 AM IST

Panchkula’s air turns worst in country

Panchkula recorded an Air Quality Index of 334 on Wednesday, which is considered “very poor” and can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure. (Sant Arora/HT)

Published on Oct 30, 2025 08:56 AM IST

Chandigarh: Sikh activist Khalra’s brother addresses students at Panjab University

Jaswant Singh Khalra was a human rights activist from Punjab who fought against alleged fake encounters of Sikh youths by Punjab Police during militancy (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 28, 2025 08:08 AM IST

Chandigarh DGP among eminent alumni to attend PU Global Alumni Meet

Chandigarh DGP Sagar Preet Hooda (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 28, 2025 07:58 AM IST

Chandigarh: Chill is in the air, but night temperature still 2°C above normal

Students preparing for their performance during the 66th Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival at SD College, Sector 32, in Chandigarh on a sunny Sunday afternoon. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Oct 27, 2025 06:44 AM IST

Permission dispute puts Guru Teg Bahadur event at Panjab University in limbo

A glimpse of the Panjab University campus (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 27, 2025 06:32 AM IST

PU looks to hire 2nd mental health counsellor on campus

The varsity currently has only one counsellor for nearly 15,000 students. (HT File Photo)

Published on Oct 25, 2025 08:00 AM IST

City Beautiful breathes easy but Panchkula air still poor

At 7 pm, the AQI at the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station (CAAQMS) in Sector 22 was 154, 106 at CAAQMS, Sector 25, and 105 at CAAQMS, Sector 53. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Oct 24, 2025 07:00 AM IST

Chandigarh: Tuesday night’s fireworks raise pollution levels, AQI now in ‘poor’ category

As per officials, the average AQI of the five monitoring stations in Chandigarh on Tuesday was 224 (poor) (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 23, 2025 05:02 AM IST

Chandigarh: AQI turns ‘very poor’ on Diwali night, but improves faster than previous years

Bursting firecrackers on the occasion of Diwali festival in Mohali on Monday (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

Published on Oct 22, 2025 06:32 AM IST

From Avengers to Game of Thrones, Hollywood flicks star on cracker packaging

People shopping In firecrackers market in Sector 5, Panchkuka, on Sunday. (Sant Arora/HT)

Published on Oct 20, 2025 06:42 AM IST

55th annual convocation: Women walk away with top ranks in half the streams at PEC

In the BTech category, four of the nine gold medallists were women. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

Published on Oct 19, 2025 07:18 AM IST

Chandigarh: Vehicle sales zoom on Dhanteras, gold glitters despite high rates

Residents purchasing gold ornaments on the occasion of Dhanteras on Saturday. (SANT ARORA/HT)

Published on Oct 19, 2025 07:00 AM IST

Chandigarh: CAT directs UT to finalise health service rules, ensure promotions for senior doctors

TThe directions came on a plea filed by Dr Sadbhavna Pandit, 59, of Sector 33-C, who alleged that the UT had failed to implement a 2015 tribunal order recommending the creation of a promotion channel for doctors in the UT health department. (Sourced)

Published on Oct 18, 2025 08:28 AM IST

School parkings see low response as Chandigarh markets gear up for Dhanteras

Parking area at GMSSS Sector 19 in Chandigarh on Friday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Oct 18, 2025 08:18 AM IST

Lights, candles, diyas! Chandigarh markets aglow with festive fervour as residents get Diwali-ready

Residents purchasing Diwali essentials at Chandigarh markets on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Oct 17, 2025 08:52 AM IST

Chandigarh: V-P to delay his maiden visit to PU by a month

Vice-President of India and PU Chancellor CP Radhakrishnan. (ANI)

Published on Oct 16, 2025 06:22 AM IST

Undertaking for protests will help detect criminal-minded students: Panjab University to HC

Pnajb University, through its counsel Subhash Ahuja and Karanveer Ahuja, also objected to the writ petition filed by former Panjab University Campus Students’ Council president Archit Garg, calling it devoid of merit and seeking its dismissal. (HT File)

Published on Oct 15, 2025 08:24 AM IST

Chandigarh: PU rolls out vehicle stickers for entry

Panjab University security personnel checking the vehicles for stickers at an entry gate on Tuesday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published on Oct 15, 2025 07:22 AM IST

Chandigarh’s AQI crosses 100, enters ‘moderate’ category for 2nd time this season

With Diwali scheduled for October 21, crackers are also likely to increase the AQI. Last Diwali, the AQI in Chandigarh had gone up to 395 (very poor). (HT File)

Published on Oct 14, 2025 08:14 AM IST

Chandigarh: PU seeks ₹129cr one-time grant from Punjab for pension arrears

Panjab University vice-chancellor Renu Vig said that the onus for paying the pension rests with the Punjab government. (HT File)

Published on Oct 14, 2025 07:58 AM IST

Board of finance meeting today: PU to deliberate adoption of Punjab’s revised pension plan

The notification was issued by Anindita Mitra, secretary, department of higher education and languages, Punjab, in April 2025. (HT File)

Published on Oct 13, 2025 06:52 AM IST

Chandigarh: ₹49 crore announced 2 years ago, PU yet to hear from Punjab

The state government’s announcement regarding the funds was made in July 2023 when Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and education minister Meet Hayer had visited the varsity.

Published on Oct 11, 2025 07:58 AM IST

THE World Rankings: For 3rd yr in row, PU retains spot in 600-800 bracket

PU’s overall score from the 38.2-43.2 bracket last year to 39.0-43.5 bracket this year (HT File)

Published on Oct 10, 2025 06:38 AM IST

Chandigarh: Consumer panel directs insurer to pay for ‘unjust denial’ of claim

The commission directed the insurer to pay the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4 lakh policy amount, along with <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000 as compensation for mental harassment and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000 as litigation costs. (HT File)

Published on Oct 09, 2025 08:38 AM IST

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

Commuters making their way amid the rain in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Oct 08, 2025 08:54 AM IST

24% trials resolved in less than 3 years in Chandigarh, but conviction rate lags behind nation

Remarkably, as many as 271 or 14.35% trials in Chandigarh took between five to ten years for completion, while nationally this percentage is just 6.5%. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Oct 07, 2025 08:36 AM IST

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