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Chahat Rana
Chahat Rana is a correspondent with The Indian Express, Chandigarh
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Chandigarh: UT authorities plan to place more kids into foster careSubscriber Only
December 08, 2019 14:07 IST
“We have already done a lot of work when it comes to adoption. But we are yet to increase awareness and the number of children under foster care in the city,” says Navjot Kaur, Director of Social Welfare (DSW).
Sun, Dec 08, 2019
Chandigarh: Proficient teachers, quality infrastructure, but parents shy away from govt schoolsSubscriber Only
December 04, 2019 13:28 IST
Since nursery admissions began in Chandigarh on Monday, parents have been scrambling for admission forms, filling in applications and acquiring appropriate documentation, in order to get their child admitted to a school that they hope will secure his or her future.
Wed, Dec 04, 2019
Panjab University holds discussion on disabled students’ rights, student council members missingSubscriber Only
December 04, 2019 13:21 IST
The discussion was organised by the Equal Opportunity Cell to mark the International Day for persons with disabilities.
Wed, Dec 04, 2019
Explained: What is PISA test and why is it significant?Subscriber Only
December 03, 2019 08:56 IST
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a study done to produce comparable data on education policy and outcomes across countries. What is the aim of the test and how has India performed so far?
Wed, Dec 04, 2019
Chandigarh: Nursery admissions commence, parents scramble for coveted seatsSubscriber Only
December 03, 2019 08:35 IST
Mamta and several other parents in the city were moving from one school to another on Monday as the admission procedure for nursery began officially on Monday. For parents from the Economic Weaker Section category, the process is a bit more grueling.
Tue, Dec 03, 2019
‘Join RSS’ posters come up on Panjab University noticeboardsSubscriber Only
December 03, 2019 07:50 IST
“We started putting up posters about six days ago, on Thursday. We are allowed to put up whatever poster we wish to since this is a social organisation and not a political one,” said Rohan Kumar, an LLB student at PU, whose number was printed on the posters.
Tue, Dec 03, 2019
Wrong turn — how an Ola cab ride in Chandigarh became an ordeal for a journalistSubscriber Only
November 30, 2019 12:09 IST
In isolation, and to those who have not experienced the fear a woman faces every time she travels alone and has to face the predatory remarks of cab drivers, this incident might not seem to carry much weight.
Sat, Nov 30, 2019
Panjab University: For visually impaired students, getting hostel accommodation an unending struggleSubscriber Only
November 29, 2019 03:38 IST
To attain hostel accommodation one has to register either online or in person. After this, students have to run between the DSW office and the warden, for getting their permission. There seems to be no centralized process put in place.
Fri, Nov 29, 2019
Panjab University Global Alumni Meet: Alumni welcome event, but say too little too lateSubscriber Only
November 29, 2019 03:37 IST
This idea of the Global Alumni event was reportedly conceived by the university’s Vice Chancellor, to rectify this lack of alumni network and raise funds for the university through the alumni’s contributions.
Fri, Nov 29, 2019PU: No faculty appointed since 2002, students say education suffersSubscriber Only
November 28, 2019 07:32 IST
Many students say that beyond field trips and guest lectures, the most crucial aspect of education in Archaeology is the practice in excavation, which is impossible at Panjab University, given the limited resources of the department.
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
Students say stalking, verbal harassment rampant on PU campus; authorities denySubscriber Only
November 26, 2019 17:07 IST
“If there is such an incident, the students should inform us immediately. They can call me on the spot or tell the security officer nearby and the matter will be sorted then and there. We would have caught the boy and registered an FIR,” said Professor Ashwani Koul, Chief Security Officer at PU.
Tue, Nov 26, 2019
Panjab University: 4 months after starting online portal, hostel allocation still full of problemsSubscriber Only
November 25, 2019 09:48 IST
The online portal, which was set up in July, was used by the latest batch of incoming students to register their request for a hostel, after securing admission into the university.
Mon, Nov 25, 2019
‘Art enriches a student’s mind…important to encourage creativity’Subscriber Only
November 25, 2019 08:32 IST
Manjot Kaur, an acclaimed contemporary artist from Chandigarh, tells The Indian Express about the trials and tribulations of teaching art.
Mon, Nov 25, 2019
Panchkula: Over-occupancy forces early discharge of patients at Nutrition Rehabilitation CentreSubscriber Only
November 21, 2019 08:43 IST
In the month of October alone, the occupancy at the centre was 152 per cent.
Thu, Nov 21, 2019
Chandigarh: Two days on, no FIR lodged over 12-year-old boy’s death at PGIMERSubscriber Only
November 21, 2019 08:36 IST
While the police said that they are waiting for the report from the PGIMER’s internal committee, the hospital authorities said that it will take a few days to find out who was responsible for the child’s death.
Thu, Nov 21, 2019
Chandigarh: Transgender Welfare Board practically defunct, says trans-activist Kajal MangalSubscriber Only
November 20, 2019 07:56 IST
“It is inactive and purposeless. They barely hold meetings and even when they do, nothing substantial is discussed and no plans are made for welfare activities,” claims Mangal Mukhi.
Wed, Nov 20, 2019Panjab University: 3 years on, internal policy against sexual harassment yet to be publishedSubscriber Only
November 20, 2019 07:42 IST
The policy, which was allegedly formulated in 2016 under Professor Nishtha Jaiswal before the current Panjab University CASH committee was constituted, has not been published for PU students and employees to read.
Wed, Nov 20, 2019
Chandigarh to establish more cradle pointsSubscriber Only
November 19, 2019 10:24 IST
Ahuja, who also heads the State Adoption Resource Authority (SARA) in Chandigarh, claimed that establishing more cradle points will curb cases of illegal adoption.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Severely malnourished, devoid of standard education: Children of Saketri slum recoup with efforts of SEWA volunteersSubscriber Only
November 19, 2019 08:35 IST
Since the last two years, members of SEWA along with volunteers from the Rotary Club of Chandigarh have been working with families in the slum to ensure rights and availability of basic amenities for them.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
‘Phoenix’ to keep a hawk’s eye on Chandigarh govt school students’ performanceSubscriber Only
November 17, 2019 09:37 IST
The application follows the administration’s earlier efforts to collect data on students in accordance with prescribed learning outcomes, and hold teachers accountable for their pedagogical lapses.
Sun, Nov 17, 2019
Piyush Goyal stresses on balance between environmental concerns, needs of populationSubscriber Only
November 17, 2019 02:42 IST
Goyal added that India will lead the world in combating the challenges of poverty, terrorism and climate change in the 21st century.
Sun, Nov 17, 2019
Panjab University students lend support to JNU protestersSubscriber Only
November 15, 2019 11:41 IST
The protests at JNU began on October 28th, when hostel fees and other charges were increased by almost 300 per cent at the university.
Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Panjab University’s transgender students still await response to demand for separate hostelsSubscriber Only
November 13, 2019 11:12 IST
Dhananjay Chauhan, a PhD student, who was one of the main forces behind the struggle for separate bathrooms, claims that she had visited the office of the Dean to inquire about the status of separate hostels but was not given a reasonable answer.
Wed, Nov 13, 2019
Mohali institute IISER behind device to study pollutants released by farm firesSubscriber Only
November 13, 2019 10:47 IST
Since there are only two such devices installed in India, most government agencies remain unaware of the rates of such emissions, alongside their hazardous effects on the human body.
Wed, Nov 13, 2019Science and sensibilitySubscriber Only
November 12, 2019 19:18 IST
Sipping coffee in the shade of a red garden umbrella at the outdoor cafeteria, Sanad, a third-year undergraduate student of Biology tells The Indian Express about his experience with the teaching staff at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER).
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