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      Aashi Shekhar
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      Clearance pending but build-up for PU’s ‘Vimarsh’ fest continues

      In the aftermath of last year’s chaos following the death of a 21-year-old student, the university mandated that large scale events require clearance from the UT deputy commissioner to ensure coordination with the police. (HT File)
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      Updated on Feb 25, 2026 02:30 IST

      Chandigarh: SOP confusion keeps PU fest calendar uncertain

      In an official communication dated November 27, the dean of student welfare (DSW) was directed to obtain feedback from the students’ council and representatives of student organisations. The matter was to be placed before the vice-chancellor (VC) after consultations. (HT File)
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      Updated on Feb 24, 2026 02:46 IST

      Nearly 72% of school dropouts in Chandigarh aged 14 to 18: Survey

      The annual exercise involves door-to-door Child Mapping Survey of all children from birth to 18 years, conducted in December. (HT File)
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      Updated on Feb 23, 2026 24:32 IST

      Panjab University bans Holi celebrations at Student Centre

      years, the Student Centre has served as the symbolic heart of Holi celebrations at PU. While the new restrictions mark a sharp departure from tradition, students and professors say they understand the need for caution. (HT File)
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      Updated on Feb 21, 2026 02:46 IST

      Battling pneumonia, muscular dystrophy, gritty Chandigarh teen arrives on stretcher to take Class 12 exam

      Kanishka Bisht at her exam centre, Government Senior Secondary School, Modern Complex, in Sector 13, Manimajra, on Friday. (HT Photo)
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      Updated on Feb 21, 2026 02:38 IST

      Battling pneumonia, muscular dystrophy, student arrives on stretcher to take exam

      Kanishka Bisht, 17, a student living with muscular dystrophy since birth, arrived at her examination centre in an ambulance directly from the intensive care unit to appear for her CBSE Class 12 Physics exam on Friday. She was diagnosed with pneumonia on February 3, necessitating critical care. (HT Photo)
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      Updated on Feb 20, 2026 12:12 IST

      Chandigarh: ‘Tricky’ Maths paper leaves students anxious

      Chandigarh, India February 17: Students coming out of one of the examination centres in sector 16 Chandigarh after the first CBSE Class 10 board exam on Tuesday, february 17, 2026. (Ravi Kumar)
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      Updated on Feb 17, 2026 23:12 IST

      JEE Main: 2 roommates top Chandigarh with identical 99.99 percentile

      Aditya and Kapish (HT File)
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      Updated on Feb 17, 2026 02:10 IST

      As exams come calling, Chandigarh admn rolls out helplines for students

      The initiative aims to guide students through last-minute doubts, exam strategy concerns and stress management, offering both academic support and emotional reassurance. (Shutterstock)
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      Updated on Feb 16, 2026 01:28 IST

      This Valentine’s Day, tricity makes space for singles too

      Ludhiana, India - February 13, 2026 : A Woman busy in buying flowers ahead of valentine’s day in Ludhiana on Friday, February 13, 2026. (Manish)
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      Updated on Feb 14, 2026 24:04 IST

      No more cousin route, Panjab University tightens NRI quota norms

      Earlier, even applicants whose distant relatives or cousins were NRIs or foreign nationals could seek admission through the NRI quota at Panjab University at a higher fee and lower academic threshold. (HT File)
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      Updated on Feb 13, 2026 21:36 IST

      At least 4 aspirants for each EWS/DG seat in Chandigarh private unaided schools

      According to officials, the applications are currently undergoing verification before the next stage of the process. (HT Photo)
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      Updated on Feb 11, 2026 02:44 IST

      PU functioning with less than half its sanctioned teaching workforce

      Even as academic and administrative responsibilities at Panjab University (PU) continue to expand, the institution is still functioning with less than half of its sanctioned teaching workforce, raising concerns over teaching quality, research output and day-to-day functioning. (HT)
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      Updated on Feb 8, 2026 02:02 IST

      Nearly 16k students but Panjab varsity sans full-time counsellor

      After repeated concerns raised by student bodies and authorities, a second part-time counsellor was appointed in January 2026. (File)
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      Updated on Feb 5, 2026 02:12 IST

      Chandigarh to upgrade all govt schools to ‘PM Shri’ parameters

      To achieve parity with PM Shri standards, the UT education department will conduct a comprehensive inspection of all government schools to assess existing facilities and identify gaps. (File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 5, 2026 02:06 IST

      Despite last year’s fiasco, PU student body keen on holding star nights; VC stands firm

      Two star nights had ended in chaos and tragedy last year, in wake of which PU had banned star nights across the campus. (HT File)
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      Updated on Feb 5, 2026 01:50 IST

      Chandigarh: As Class 10 boards near, two-phase exam system evokes mixed response

      Some believe that it will ease pressure by offering a safety net while others say that it may stretch the academic calendar and affect students’ focus during the first round. (File)
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      Updated on Feb 4, 2026 03:16 IST

      Panjab University: Nothing new in revised UGC rules, says Yogendra Yadav

      During his lecture, Yadav outlined what he described as “five interlinked crises facing higher education in India”. (HT Photo)
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      Updated on Jan 30, 2026 05:57 IST

      ‘Left in the dark’: Bomb threat across Chandigarh schools leaves parents, students anxious

      HS Mamik, president of the Independent Schools Association (ISA), which has over 77 member schools across the Tricity, said the incident was unprecedented. (Keshav Singh/HT)
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      Updated on Jan 28, 2026 23:48 IST

      Water to return to PU’s Gandhi Bhawan after a decade, as Phase 1 restoration nears finish

      Completed in the early 1960s, Gandhi Bhawan was designed by BP Mathur in collaboration with Pierre Jeanneret. It stands apart from Chandigarh’s predominantly red stone heritage buildings, with its white modernist form symbolising peace and reflection. (Keshav Singh/HT)
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      Updated on Jan 23, 2026 02:52 IST

      Chandigarh: PU’s patent success fails to translate into market gains

      Patents follow two post-grant pathways; technology transfer or commercialisation.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 23, 2026 02:50 IST

      Chandigarh edu dept forms seven committees for better school results

      The committees are tasked with visiting schools regularly and submitting weekly reports to the DSE. (HT File)
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      Updated on Jan 21, 2026 03:26 IST

      Soon, students, outsiders to pay for parking at Panjab University

      PU registrar YP Verma said the first paid parking zone will come up near gate number 1, opposite PGIMER. (HT Photo)
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      Updated on Jan 18, 2026 23:06 IST

      Chandigarh: Dean available on PU campus only two days a week, says teachers’ body

      Responding to the allegations, Ravi Inder Singh said that his work as DCDC had not been affected by his location. (HT Photo for representation)
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      Updated on Jan 18, 2026 24:40 IST

      Chandigarh: 19-year-old PEC student ends life on campus

      According to PEC officials, the student was academically bright. (HT File)
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      Updated on Jan 15, 2026 03:30 IST

      Chandigarh: PU taps global experts to bridge faculty shortage

      PU is currently functioning with around half of its sanctioned regular faculty strength, officials said. (HT Photo)
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      Updated on Jan 14, 2026 02:34 IST

      Amid NEP transition: PU, affiliated colleges see multiple exam disruptions

      A major breach was reported when an examination packet meant for the afternoon session was allegedly opened and distributed during the morning session at one of the centres. (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 8, 2026 03:52 IST

      Chandigarh private schools demand complete 25% reimbursement for EWS quota

      In May last year, the HC ruled that 37 private unaided schools, which have been operational before 1996, are liable to be reimbursed fully by the Chandigarh Administration for EWS category admissions under the RTE Act, 2009. (HT Photo for representation)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 7, 2026 02:00 IST

      After year-long closure, PU’s coffee house reopens today with expanded menu

      Originally known for serving largely South Indian fare, the Coffee House is now attempting a reinvention with a broader menu. (HT File)
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      Updated on Dec 31, 2025 22:36 IST

      Ensure CCTVs in all classrooms before 2026 exams: Panjab University to colleges

      The mandate follows a series of reports flagging irregularities at certain affiliated centres (HT file)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 31, 2025 02:46 IST
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