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PU bars new students from protesting sans permission

Chandigarh, June 19 -- In a first, Panjab University (PU) has made it mandatory for all students seeking admission to the 2025-26 session to sign an affidavit stating that they will seek prior permiss... Read More


Botched surgery hurts hospital, told to pay Rs.25L relief to patient

Chandigarh, June 16 -- Nearly four years after a routine gallbladder surgery turned into a medical nightmare for a female patient, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-DF 1 has held a c... Read More


Pre-monsoon showers on the way to beat heat

Chandigarh, June 16 -- As the city waits with bated breath for showers to bring relief from the soaring temperatures, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast pre-monsoon rain towards th... Read More


At 31.7deg Celsius, city records warmest night of season

Chandigarh, June 12 -- City residents tossed and turned as night temperatures shot up to 31.7degC on Wednesday, making it the warmest night of the season so far. Though there was a marginal dip in the... Read More


Deadline over: 15k students vying for 13,875 Class 11 seats

Chandigarh, June 10 -- As the deadline for applying for admission to Class 11 in Chandigarh's government schools got over on Monday, the UT education department confirmed receipt of 15,581 application... Read More


Heatwave declared first time this year as temp hits 43.8degC

Chandigarh, June 10 -- After escaping severe heat through May, Chandigarh is now in the grip of a heatwave, with the maximum temperature climbing to a scorching 43.8degC on Monday. Up from 42.1degC on... Read More


Mercury soars to a searing 42degC: A 1st this summer

Chandigarh, June 9 -- City residents are starting to feel the June sizzle, with the maximum temperature going up to a scorching 42.1degC on Sunday, the highest this summer. According to the India Mete... Read More


Dealer fined Rs.25k for not steering exchanged car's transfer

Chandigarh, June 8 -- For failing to transfer the ownership of a city resident's old car, exchanged for a new one, which led to a speeding challan landing at his address, a car dealership will be coug... Read More


18.2degC on a June night, thanks to rain, but brace for sun fury

Chandigarh, June 5 -- Though June is one of the hottest months in the city, this year, it has begun on an unusually cool note, thanks to rain and thunderstorms over the past three nights. Showers in t... Read More


Panjab varsity gears up for 1-way traffic system from new session

Chandigarh, June 5 -- Following the introduction of the one-way traffic system at Panjab University (PU) last month, the varsity is set to continue with the initiative for the 2025-26 session, officia... Read More