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Chandigarh in severe heatwave's grip; orange alert issued

Chandigarh, June 16 -- Severe heatwave hit the city on Saturday as the maximum temperature went an uncomfortable eight degrees above normal in some parts, according to the India Meteorological Departm... Read More


Panjab University panel approves changes to limit contractual staff in private affiliated colleges

Chandigarh, June 16 -- In a move aimed at reducing reliance on contractual staff, teachers at private colleges affiliated with Panjab University will now be appointed on contract basis only when absol... Read More


Brace for blistering heat over the weekend in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, June 15 -- The maximum temperature saw a slight dip on Thursday, going from previous day's 44.6degC to 44degC. However, even this minor relief will be short lived, as the maximum temperat... Read More


PU to seek Centre's nod for allowing retirees to opt for OPS

Chandigarh, June 14 -- After Panjab University's (PU) Board of Finance (BoF) meeting on Wednesday, the varsity will now write to the Union ministry of education to take permission to grant PU employee... Read More


Chandigarh sizzles at 45.6degC on hottest June day in 70 years

Chandigarh, June 14 -- Amid residents' wait for monsoon, the maximum temperature shot up to 45.6degC at the Chandigarh airport observatory on Thursday, making it the hottest June day here since the In... Read More


Heatwave tightens grip on Chandigarh as mercury rises to 44degC

Chandigarh, June 13 -- Heatwave conditions continued to grip the city for the second consecutive day with the maximum temperature climbing further to 44degC at the India Meteorological Department (IMD... Read More


Class 11 admissions: 5,814 students to compete for 2,081 general seats in Chandigarh govt schools

Chandigarh, June 11 -- As the final date to register for Class 11 admissions in government schools has passed, a total of 5,801 complete forms have been received for the 2,081 general seats, with over... Read More


Brace for searing week as mercury on the rise again in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, June 10 -- Heatwave conditions that made for an uncomfortable end to May are likely to make a comeback again this week, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). After a bri... Read More


Chandigarh: JEE Main tricity topper Vedant repeats feat in JEE Advanced

Chandigarh, June 10 -- Vedant Saini, who had topped the tricity in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main with All India Rank (AIR) 26, has again emerged on the top in the tricity by securing AIR 1... Read More


First-of-its-kind Health Education Centre to come up at Chandigarh govt school

Chandigarh, June 9 -- A first of its kind initiative, the Chandigarh Health Education Centre (CHEC) will be set up in the Government Model High School (GMHS), Sector 22, this year, as authorities plan... Read More