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Chahat Rana
Chahat Rana is a correspondent with The Indian Express, Chandigarh
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Chandigarh: Shortage of masks in the city as coronavirus panic spreadsSubscriber Only
March 05, 2020 16:03 IST
“There has been panic and misinformation regarding the whole epidemic, which has made people believe they can protect themselves from the disease if they just buy and hoard N95 masks,” claims Parwinderjit from Tinbro Bharat Medical Stores in Sector 16, Chandigarh.
Thu, Mar 05, 2020
In Chandigarh, injured bird gets prosthetic legs — and a ray of hopeSubscriber Only
March 04, 2020 20:45 IST
A month on, the bird is able to stand up on her two new prosthetic legs without stumbling.
Wed, Mar 04, 2020
PU pension scheme to be discussed in senate: ‘Chance to opt for pension can change lives’Subscriber Only
March 03, 2020 12:46 IST
The officials will decide at the meeting whether the university’s employees should get another chance to choose whether they wish to opt for the old pension scheme of 1991, under which the employees will have to contribute to a provident fund from which their pension will be derived.
Tue, Mar 03, 2020PU panel on sexual harassment works — without proper policy and placeSubscriber Only
March 01, 2020 10:03 IST
According to the guidelines on the Act, it is essential for the “employer to provide necessary facilities to the Internal Committee or the Local Committee, as the case may be, for dealing with the complaint and conducting an inquiry”.
Sun, Mar 01, 2020
Punjab has a truly federal political structure: ExpertSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 14:00 IST
On many occasions, Capt Amarinder has taken decisions of his own, without seeking the approval of the national-level leaders. That is a unique facet of Punjab politics, said Prof Ashutosh Kumar.
Sat, Feb 29, 2020
With aims to score high marks in English, learning the language takes a backseatSubscriber Only
February 28, 2020 12:26 IST
The English board examination for CBSE students of 12th grade took place on Thursday, following the 10th board examinations which took place on Wednesday.
Fri, Feb 28, 2020
Panjab University students raise voice against Delhi violenceSubscriber Only
February 28, 2020 12:16 IST
Apart from the violence in Delhi, students chanted slogans in solidarity with those suffering due to the conflict and oppression in the state of Kashmir.
Fri, Feb 28, 2020
Amid crackdown on PGs, shortage of student hostels in Chandigarh becomes a concernSubscriber Only
February 27, 2020 11:50 IST
For a total strength of more than 2,000 students, there are only ten seats each for men and women hostellers at PGGC. “The women hostellers are adjusted in the Home Science college in Sector 10 and men at the college of education hostel in Sector 20,” says Rosy Walia, principal of PGGC.
Thu, Feb 27, 2020
Chandigarh: At PGI, Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries scamper around to procure medicinesSubscriber Only
February 26, 2020 14:09 IST
PGIMER has been unable to streamline the process of delivering medicines to the Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries due to an acute shortage of pharmacy staff.
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
Chandigarh: FIR filed for theft of 31 albumin injections from PGI pharmacySubscriber Only
February 25, 2020 14:13 IST
The theft happened when two pharmacists, who were on duty at the pharmacy, went to get cups of tea and allegedly left the pharmacy door unlocked.
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
The hands that healSubscriber Only
February 24, 2020 02:27 IST
The role of a nurse in the recovery of a patient can never be over-emphasised. Little wonder the World Health Organisation (WHO) has dedicated 2020 as 'Year of the Nurse and Midwife'. The Indian Express examines the professionals in this field and finds them feeling overworked and undervalued.
Mon, Feb 24, 2020
PUCSC demands online portal for redressal of students’ complaintsSubscriber Only
February 22, 2020 15:51 IST
Many complaints made by students against staff members remain unresolved for months, if not years, or are quashed as they pass through the administrative machinery, according to a member of the disciplinary committee that looks into these complaints.
Sat, Feb 22, 2020Panjab University drops 16 places in the Emerging Economies University listSubscriber Only
February 20, 2020 14:47 IST
The ranking is calculated by scoring the universities on criteria including number of citations, research output, international outlook and quality of teaching. With a total score of 28.9, PU has scored the lowest in terms of research output, a mere score of 14.4 out of a 100.
Thu, Feb 20, 2020
IIT-Ropar, PGIMER to introduce MD and PhD dual degreeSubscriber Only
February 19, 2020 12:37 IST
Setting up the dual degree course is one of the recent initiatives taken by IIT-Ropar to increase its collaborations with medical professionals, doctors and hospitals, to productively contribute to the advancements in the field of healthcare.
Wed, Feb 19, 2020
Chandigarh: Left in limbo, city’s unrecognised schools’ officials meet UT AdvisorSubscriber Only
February 18, 2020 10:15 IST
The representatives requested the officials to relax the norms for granting recognition and then screen the 91 unrecognised schools again.
Tue, Feb 18, 2020
Chandigarh: Focus to be on students’ health and education next year, says MHRD officialSubscriber Only
February 18, 2020 08:34 IST
"A sick child cannot be expected to perform well at school," says Rajnish Kumar, director of the Department of School Education at the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Tue, Feb 18, 2020
We need to make space for dialogue: Swara Bhaskar at Panjab UniversitySubscriber Only
February 17, 2020 18:34 IST
Bhaskar, co-organiser of the “India My Valentine” platform, stated that she felt it was very important to bring the event to Punjab
Mon, Feb 17, 2020
Chandigarh: With drastic temperature fluctuations, doctors warn of weakened immunitySubscriber Only
February 17, 2020 15:58 IST
Maximum temperatures in the city jumped to 25.5 degree celsius on Sunday, from an average of 23 to 24 degrees in the past week.
Mon, Feb 17, 2020Months after road outside PU V-C office closed for ‘beautification’, plants wiltSubscriber Only
February 17, 2020 14:43 IST
The road, which was barricaded in December last year, has remained shut for no specific reason. In a press conference in early January, the Vice-Chancellor Raj Kumar had claimed that the road was barricaded for ‘beautification’ and will be accessible to vehicles.
Mon, Feb 17, 2020
The Silent KillerSubscriber Only
February 17, 2020 11:06 IST
The recent suicides by adolescents in the Tricity are a warning bell we cannot afford to ignore.
Mon, Feb 17, 2020Panjab University Teacher’s Assosiation to protest against pending CAS promotionsSubscriber Only
February 15, 2020 11:28 IST
More than 30 teachers’ CAS promotions are pending, the interviews and screening sessions for which were scheduled for September, but were canceled due to the date clashing with a senate meeting.
Sat, Feb 15, 2020
Himachal governor says innovation and entrepreneurship will tackle job crisis in IndiaSubscriber Only
February 14, 2020 10:10 IST
In line with the theme of the conference, Dattatreya highlighted how well the pharmaceutical industry is performing in India, proving to be a lucrative field for young researchers and academicians to work in.
Fri, Feb 14, 2020
Trees uprooted inside Panjab University girls hostel no. 2, residents upsetSubscriber Only
February 14, 2020 09:41 IST
Although the university has taken permission from the Department of Forests and Wildlife of the Chandigarh Administration to cut down the trees, the hostel residents are disturbed by the abrupt decision, as they were not informed about the major alteration set to be made to their hostel’s landscape.
Fri, Feb 14, 2020
Treating With CareSubscriber Only
February 13, 2020 13:24 IST
Indian Express finds out how Chandigarh’s PGIMER is integrating cancer treatment with palliative care to ensure better treatment, quality of life
Thu, Feb 13, 2020
Punjab has utilised just 0.46% of central funds for Poshan AbhiyaanSubscriber Only
February 12, 2020 03:41 IST
The Poshan Abhiyaan was announced by Irani in December 2017, setting a deadline of three years to achieve nutrition goals under it.
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