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Chandigarh turns more polluted than Delhi as dense fog settles in

As per the daily AQI bulletin released by the Central Pollution Control Board for Thursday, Chandigarh’s AQI was 319, compared to Delhi’s 302

Relief unlikely until next week as foggy conditions are expected to continue till then in Chandigarh, says IMD. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

India News

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 01:58 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, hindustantimes.com, Chandigarh

Coming up in Chandigarh: ‘Radiosonde’ for better fog prediction

IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul said a radiosonde system for Chandigarh was part of the Har Ghar Mausam mission announced by the central government

A radiosonde is carried into the atmosphere by a weather balloon to measure pressure, temperature, wind, relative humidity, etc. (Shutterstock)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 08:48 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Audit findings: Panjab University yet to recover ₹13.5 crore from Punjab SC students under Post Matric Scholarship scheme

While initially, the state government used to transfer the students’ fee directly to the varsity, they eventually started disbursing it to the students’ accounts under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme after which students were expected to submit it to their college or university concerned

The audit found that various departments and constituent colleges of PU did not take admission fee or other charges from SC students of Punjab, eligible for PMS. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 08:32 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: After wettest January day in two years, gear up for a chilly, foggy Lohri

Chandigarh’s Air Quality Index (AQI), which had entered very poor on Thursday, is also starting to improve; as per the AQI daily bulletin released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Chandigarh’s AQI on Sunday was 244, falling in the poor bracket

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 18.4 mm rain was received overnight and 5.5 mm later during the day on Sunday, taking the total precipitation to 23.9 mm. At 65 mm, January 7, 2017, holds the record for the wettest January day in Chandigarh’s history. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:42 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh leads country in solar panel installation at schools

Functional washrooms for children with special needs are available in 78.7% of Chandigarh schools; however, it’s not the highest as Delhi comes first with 100% in this category

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:34 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh administrator proposes uniform for government school teachers

Chandigarh director school education Harsuhinderpal Singh Brar, who was also present at the event, said the department will consider this proposal to ensure its implementation

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 09:46 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Bring out the layers again as chill makes a comeback in Chandigarh

Fog cover enveloping city through the day turns Chandigarh colder than hill stations; fresh Western Disturbance to further tighten winter’s biting grip

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 09:08 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Audit flags delay in paying ₹278-cr arrears owed to PU teachers

A one-time grant of ₹175.51 crore for the Seventh Central Pay Commission implementation to Panjab University was approved by the Union ministry in a letter sent on February 23, 2024

The audit was conducted by the resident audit officer (RAO) and other staff deployed by the UT local fund examiner. An inspection report has been prepared by the office of director general of audit (central) Sector 17, Chandigarh. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 10, 2025 05:44 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh best in country in school enrolment

Chandigarh is also the only UT among the other UTs and states, where gross enrolment ratio is above 100% for classes 11 and 12

As per the report, the GER for upper primary classes (6 to 8) is 121.1%, for secondary classes (9 and 10) is 109.7% and for higher secondary classes (11 and 12) is 109.3% in Chandigarh. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 09, 2025 09:36 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Audit captures issues in CCTV renting before chancellor’s PU visit

As per the report, it was observed that as the V-P visited the PU, Chandigarh, campus for Global Alumni Meet 2023 on December 23, five additional cameras were installed, on rent, on the campus for three days at an amount of ₹64,900

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 08, 2025 09:42 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

No leaves for Chandigarh education dept officials until recruitment cycle completes

Director school education Harsuhinderpal Singh Brar said all department officials who are dealing with the recruitment process have been directed to be present in office Tuesday onwards and no leave will be allowed until the issue of appointment letters and completion of promotions for all the posts

While the department has been working on the recruitment of these posts since last year and had expected to finish it by the start of 2025, they have now set January 31 as their next target. (HT File Photo for representation)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 07, 2025 10:00 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Mercury climbs to 22.8°C as rain plays hide & seek

As the sun shone bright, the maximum temperature rose from 22.3°C on Sunday to 22.8°C on Monday, 6.6 degrees above normal and higher than all of January last year

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 07, 2025 09:52 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Panjab University reiterates gag order for teachers

When asked if there was any particular reason why the university chose to share this now, V-C Renu Vig said it was just an advisory, and there hasn’t ever been any action against a Panjab University teacher yet for this

This is as per the pre-existing “code of ethics for Panjab University faculty” which every teacher has to follow as per the PU academic calendar. (HT file photo for representation)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 06, 2025 08:00 PM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

2 flights cancelled, 25 delayed as Chandigarh wakes up to dense fog

The visibility was 40 metres at 5.30am, road users struggle, trains see minor delays; as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), visibility between 0-50 metres is classified as very dense fog, between 50 metres to 200 metres as dense fog and between 200 metres to 500 metres as moderate fog.

Road traffic also moved at snail’s pace as commuters struggled to navigate through the thick fog cover. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 04, 2025 08:30 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Daily grind proves costly, PU’s iconic Coffee House closed again

The South Indian Coffee House, as it was known since its inception in 1975, had first closed in 2019 owing to losses

BREW-TAL RECAP OF 2019: The Colonel’s Coffee House has been shut since January 1. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 03, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh colder than Manali, Shimla despite sunny afternoon

At 13.2°C, the maximum temperature of the city was lower than Manali where the maximum temperature was 14.8°C

Dense fog was recorded in the city on Thursday morning, with visibility going down to 150 metres around 5.30 am on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 03, 2025 08:54 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh likely to get above average rain this January; brace for colder days

The maximum temperature of Chandigarh fell from 11.8°C on Tuesday to 11.3°C on Wednesday, 6.9 degrees below normal

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 02, 2025 09:08 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

TRICITY: 25 GOOD THINGS TO EXPECT IN 2025

With the arrival of the New Year, tricity readers can look forward to the completion of pending infrastructure projects to decongest traffic on Airport Road, hope for safer public spaces with Mohali police installing CCTVs, and improved healthcare.

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 01, 2025 05:30 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Nikhil Sharma, Mandeep Kaur Narula, Robert Abraham, Rajanbir Singh

PU senate elections: Committee to submit recommendations

The committee has been constituted under the chairpersonship of RK Singla, former dean university instruction (DUI) of PU and will have two DSWs, an associate DSW and Rattan Singh of University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS)

The committee members said they will hold discussions regarding the 2018 report prepared for senate reforms and the recommendations chalked out during the discussions will be sent to the chancellor’s office. (HT file)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 01, 2025 05:24 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

PU to approach Dr Manmohan Singh’s family over his book donation promise

As per PU’s former vice-chancellor (V-C) Arun Kumar Grover who was serving in 2018, the then PM Dr Singh had written to the varsity over donating 3,500 books and memorabilia in his collection, which also included photographs and paintings.

Panjab University (PU) is set to approach former Prime Minister (PM) Dr Manmohan Singh’s family over his 2018 announcement to donate his books to the university. (Amal KS/HT PHOTO)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 31, 2024 08:48 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

At 11.3°C, Chandigarh sees coldest day of season, fog brings down visibility

Severe cold day conditions are declared in this region when minimum temperature is 10°C or lower and maximum temperature falls over 6.5 degrees below normal. This is the first day of severe cold day conditions in Chandigarh this season.

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 31, 2024 08:38 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Panjab University issues advertisement for hiring yoga instructor

After issuing an advertisement earlier this year, PU has hired one mental health counsellor for its students; interviews were held on December 10 and around eight applications were received

This will be the first such official appointment made by PU authorities. (HT file photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 30, 2024 07:56 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

From UN delegate to PM: A six-decade view of Manmohan Singh

Singh died on Thursday at the age of 92, triggering an outpouring of grief and tributes from the world over, including his political opponents.

India News

Updated on Dec 28, 2024 04:45 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Mohali: Youth shot at over ‘friendship with woman’; one held

Accused works at a BPO, based in Industrial Area, Mohali, where he had got into a relationship with a woman. As things didn’t work out, the two parted ways.

According to the police, accused got into an altercation with the victim and fired two shots at him, hitting him between the neck and shoulder. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 27, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Mohali

Chandigarh: 3mm rain takes mercury down 9 notches, watch out for fog today

This is also Chandigarh’s first day with cold day conditions this season and second rain spell after 0.8 mm rain on December 8.

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 24, 2024 09:36 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Panjab University senate election protest turning into a divided house

An all party meeting was held on Monday to address this issue as per Sandeep, president of Students For Society (SFS) who had said that the senate election is their primary focus; the meeting had started late in the evening and had not concluded till the filing of the report

Only a small group of senators, most from the registered graduates constituency, are participating in the protest. (HT file photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 24, 2024 09:34 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Panjab University Bachao Morcha issues statement to make PU a state university

A local court disposed of the application filed by PU, seeking permanent injunction for restraining students from holding demonstrations with directions that there should be no breach of peace

Officials said this is not feasible considering how much money the state already owes PU. (HT file photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 23, 2024 08:46 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

5fth Global Alumni meet: No word on PU senate polls, V-P Dhankhar stresses on need for umbrella alumni body

Students and senators have been protesting over the pending elections for nearly two months, and Dhankhar, it was expected, may clear the air on the issue.

From left: Gujarat governor Acharya Devvrat, V-C Renu Vig, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and his wife Sudesh at the 5th Global Alumni Meet at Law Auditorium, Panjab University, in Chandigarh on Saturday. (RAVI KUMAR/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 22, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Brace for traffic snarls as city welcomes PU alumni, Punjabi singer AP Dhillon

While Dhankar is expected to arrive at the PU campus in Sector 14 around 11am and leave by 12.30 pm, Dhillon’s concert is scheduled for 8pm at the Sector-25 rally ground, which faces the PU’s South campus in Sector 25 where alumni events will go on well into the evening.

While Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar is expected to arrive at the PU campus in Sector 14 around 11am and leave by 12.30 pm, Dhillon’s concert is scheduled for 8pm at the Sector-25 rally ground, which faces the PU’s South campus in Sector 25 where alumni events will go on well into the evening. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 21, 2024 09:20 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Amid tussle over senate polls, Vice-Prez Jagdeep Dhankhar to be chief guest at PU global alumni meet

In the schedule released earlier this week, PU had stated that Gujarat governor Acharya Devvrat, also a PU alumni, will be the chief guest at the event. Sources revealed that the varsity received information regarding Dhankhar’s attendance on Thursday.

Sources revealed that the varsity received information regarding Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s attendance on Thursday. (Vice-President X)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 20, 2024 08:04 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

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As per the daily AQI bulletin released by the Central Pollution Control Board for Thursday, Chandigarh’s AQI was 319, compared to Delhi’s 302

IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul said a radiosonde system for Chandigarh was part of the Har Ghar Mausam mission announced by the central government

Chandigarh’s Air Quality Index (AQI), which had entered very poor on Thursday, is also starting to improve; as per the AQI daily bulletin released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Chandigarh’s AQI on Sunday was 244, falling in the poor bracket

Functional washrooms for children with special needs are available in 78.7% of Chandigarh schools; however, it’s not the highest as Delhi comes first with 100% in this category

Chandigarh director school education Harsuhinderpal Singh Brar, who was also present at the event, said the department will consider this proposal to ensure its implementation

Fog cover enveloping city through the day turns Chandigarh colder than hill stations; fresh Western Disturbance to further tighten winter’s biting grip

A one-time grant of ₹175.51 crore for the Seventh Central Pay Commission implementation to Panjab University was approved by the Union ministry in a letter sent on February 23, 2024

Chandigarh is also the only UT among the other UTs and states, where gross enrolment ratio is above 100% for classes 11 and 12

As per the report, it was observed that as the V-P visited the PU, Chandigarh, campus for Global Alumni Meet 2023 on December 23, five additional cameras were installed, on rent, on the campus for three days at an amount of ₹64,900

As the sun shone bright, the maximum temperature rose from 22.3°C on Sunday to 22.8°C on Monday, 6.6 degrees above normal and higher than all of January last year

When asked if there was any particular reason why the university chose to share this now, V-C Renu Vig said it was just an advisory, and there hasn’t ever been any action against a Panjab University teacher yet for this

The visibility was 40 metres at 5.30am, road users struggle, trains see minor delays; as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), visibility between 0-50 metres is classified as very dense fog, between 50 metres to 200 metres as dense fog and between 200 metres to 500 metres as moderate fog.

The South Indian Coffee House, as it was known since its inception in 1975, had first closed in 2019 owing to losses

At 13.2°C, the maximum temperature of the city was lower than Manali where the maximum temperature was 14.8°C

The maximum temperature of Chandigarh fell from 11.8°C on Tuesday to 11.3°C on Wednesday, 6.9 degrees below normal

With the arrival of the New Year, tricity readers can look forward to the completion of pending infrastructure projects to decongest traffic on Airport Road, hope for safer public spaces with Mohali police installing CCTVs, and improved healthcare.

The committee has been constituted under the chairpersonship of RK Singla, former dean university instruction (DUI) of PU and will have two DSWs, an associate DSW and Rattan Singh of University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS)

As per PU’s former vice-chancellor (V-C) Arun Kumar Grover who was serving in 2018, the then PM Dr Singh had written to the varsity over donating 3,500 books and memorabilia in his collection, which also included photographs and paintings.

Severe cold day conditions are declared in this region when minimum temperature is 10°C or lower and maximum temperature falls over 6.5 degrees below normal. This is the first day of severe cold day conditions in Chandigarh this season.

After issuing an advertisement earlier this year, PU has hired one mental health counsellor for its students; interviews were held on December 10 and around eight applications were received

Singh died on Thursday at the age of 92, triggering an outpouring of grief and tributes from the world over, including his political opponents.

Accused works at a BPO, based in Industrial Area, Mohali, where he had got into a relationship with a woman. As things didn’t work out, the two parted ways.

This is also Chandigarh’s first day with cold day conditions this season and second rain spell after 0.8 mm rain on December 8.

An all party meeting was held on Monday to address this issue as per Sandeep, president of Students For Society (SFS) who had said that the senate election is their primary focus; the meeting had started late in the evening and had not concluded till the filing of the report

A local court disposed of the application filed by PU, seeking permanent injunction for restraining students from holding demonstrations with directions that there should be no breach of peace

Students and senators have been protesting over the pending elections for nearly two months, and Dhankhar, it was expected, may clear the air on the issue.

While Dhankar is expected to arrive at the PU campus in Sector 14 around 11am and leave by 12.30 pm, Dhillon’s concert is scheduled for 8pm at the Sector-25 rally ground, which faces the PU’s South campus in Sector 25 where alumni events will go on well into the evening.

In the schedule released earlier this week, PU had stated that Gujarat governor Acharya Devvrat, also a PU alumni, will be the chief guest at the event. Sources revealed that the varsity received information regarding Dhankhar’s attendance on Thursday.

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