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MEA says no to hosting Lahore varsity at PU fest

Chandigarh, Feb. 22 -- Even as Panjab University (PU) planned to invite students from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, for the Jhankar Fest in March this year, it will not materialise, as the Uni... Read More


NIA gets production warrants of 2 accused

Chandigarh, Feb. 20 -- A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Wednesday granted production warrants to NIA to take custody of two accused in the Sector 10 grenade attack, currently lod... Read More


'Fortunate to study at PU': Kiran Bedi reflects on lasting memories

Chandigarh, Feb. 19 -- Former lieutenant governor of Puducherry and an alumna of the Panjab University (PU), Kiran Bedi reminisced about her time spent in PU on Tuesday. She was speaking at an event o... Read More


PUTA urges Dhankhar to raise superannuation age to 65

Chandigarh, Feb. 18 -- The Panjab University Teachers Association (PUTA) on Monday pressed for raising the superannuation age of PU teachers from 60 to 65 years during a meeting with Vice-President of... Read More


PU asks students to hand over funds disbursed by Punjab

Chandigarh, Feb. 17 -- Panjab University (PU) has written to chairpersons and directors of all departments, asking that students claiming Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) deposit their course and exam fe... Read More


WD brings light rain, cloudy weekend ahead

Chandigarh, Feb. 16 -- An active Western Disturbance brought along light rain in certain parts of the city on Saturday, bringing some relief from the prevailing warm weather. However, the sun soon re... Read More


Panjab University to name Arts Block 3 after Manmohan Singh

Chandigarh, Feb. 15 -- More than a month after the passing of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Panjab University (PU) is poised to honour his legacy in a fitting tribute. In a heartfelt decision... Read More


850 EWS applicants allotted seats, Vivek High again not on board

Chandigarh, Feb. 14 -- As a draw of lots was conducted for EWS admissions in entry-level classes in the private non-minority schools of the city for the 2025-26 session on Thursday, not all private sc... Read More


Drugs being sold as candies near schools, says child rights panel

Chandigarh, Feb. 12 -- The Chandigarh Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) has issued a warning about a new drug, 'Strawberry Quick', allegedly being sold as candies outside some priv... Read More


Despite SC order, no slash in PU's NRI quota seats

Chandigarh, Feb. 11 -- Despite a 2024 Supreme Court ruling against expanding non-resident Indian (NRI) quota criteria in Punjab, Panjab University (PU) has reserved 10% seats -- beyond the sanctioned ... Read More