Chandigarh: A Panjab University faculty member has urged the vice-chancellor to announce elections to the Panjab University Teachers’ Association (PUTA), alleging that the process has already exceeded timelines prescribed under the association’s constitution and bye-laws.In a representation to the VC, Sonia Sharma, assistant professor at Dr SSBUICET, said the PUTA bye-laws require the election process…
On the March: Tibetan activist Tsering Tharchin interacts with students at Panjab University during his Dharamshala-to-Delhi ‘Rangzen Yatra’ to raise awareness about Tibet, Himalayan ecology and regional security concerns On the March: Tibetan activist Tsering Tharchin interacts with students at Panjab University during his Dharamshala-to-Delhi ‘Rangzen Yatra’ to raise awareness about Tibet, Himalayan ecology and…
Chandigarh: Panjab University Tuesday evicted a juice and shake shop from the Student Centre market over pending rent dues of around Rs 10 lakh.The action was carried out by university security staff in the presence of chief of university security Vikram Singh following directions from the estate department. The premises were sealed and taken over…
Dist Records 133 Thefts In 6 Months Panchkula: For victims of vehicle theft, police recovery may bring relief, but reclaiming their vehicles often turns into another lengthy and expensive battle involving courts, lawyers, guarantors and multiple rounds of paperwork.A Manimajra resident recently learnt this after his stolen motorcycle was recovered by Chandimandir police. The private…
As PNG adoption sputters, Chd plans VAT cut from 12% to 5% Chandigarh: The city’s push to wean households off LPG and shift them to piped natural gas (PNG) has made little headway, with just one in five targeted households opting for the fuel.The UT administration now plans to slash VAT on PNG from 12%…
UT Suspends Uber, Rapido Licences Chandigarh: Chandigarh has effectively pulled the plug on its four major app-based ride-hailing platforms, potentially landing commuters in trouble. The State Transport Authority (STA) on Tuesday suspended the aggregator licences of Uber and Rapido for six months with immediate effect over continued violations of the Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicles Aggregators…
weather Panchkula 2 Oct 2024: weather at Kalka – Shimla road highway photos by NITIN SHARMA Times News NetworkChandigarh: Despite a forecast of rain, the sun shone bright on Tuesday, making the day a bit too warm for comfort.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chandigarh recorded a maximum temperature of 35.4 degrees Celsius on…
Chandigarh: A sports coach at Panjab University has been accused of allegedly harassing a woman student, with a complaint filed before the university’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) around two weeks ago. The committee is currently examining the matter.According to the complaint, the student approached the coach at the university sports office to enquire about training….
Mohali: Two unidentified persons fired shots outside a businessman’s house in Phase 10, Mohali, around 11.30pm on Monday. Police have filed a case and launched an investigation into the incident.The house owner informed the police control room following the firing, after which a team from Phase 11 police station reached the spot. Police are examining…
Chandigarh: Two youths died in separate suspected drug overdose cases in the city over the past 24 hours.The deceased were identified as Ritik Sharma, 23, from Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, and Iqbal, 21, of Manimajra, Chandigarh.Ritik, who worked as a cook, had come to the city in search of a job. Police said he stayed at…
