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Under Op Akraman-4, Haryana Police arrest 1,116 criminals, register 573 FIRs
Published on Feb 06, 2023 04:52 PM IST
Special drive carried out on Sunday was the fourth in a series of intelligence-driven statewide crackdowns against illegal activities
Jalandhar’s Shahbaz steps up for Ironman Triathlon in NZ
Banker doubles up for ultimate test of human endurance at event in Taupo, New Zealand, in March as he trains in running, cycling and swimming
Published on Feb 06, 2023 04:37 PM IST
Shalini Gupta
Punjab: Smartphone recovered from gangster Monu Dagar in high-security Faridkot jail
Gangster had arranged two shooters of the Haryana module of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to carry out Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s murder last May
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 03:10 PM IST
Snow, rain bring down mercury in Himachal Pradesh
Two national highways among roads closed in high-altitude areas of state; more snow forecast from February 9
Published on Feb 06, 2023 02:28 PM IST
Punjab: Take whatever action you want, Patiala MP Preneet Kaur dares Congress
In hard-hitting reply to show-cause notice to party, former Union minister expresses surprise that Tariq Anwar, who had quit the party on Sonia’s elevation despite being a foreign national, is now questioning her for “anti-party activities”; vows to stand by Punjab
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:49 PM IST
Rankled by pvt coaching advts on campus, Panjab University writes to UT admn
Seeking removal of such advertisements, the university has written to the chief general manager, Chandigarh Smart City Limited, and has also held a meeting with the officials concerned
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 06:34 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
Protest petition by Sippy Sidhu’s kin non-maintainable: Court
Sippy’s brother had filed the protest petition, seeking action against Chandigarh police inspector Poonam Dilawari and former ASP Guriqbal Singh Sidhu for allegedly destroying evidence in the case
Published on Feb 06, 2023 02:04 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Labourer electrocuted while working at PGIMER, contractor held
The victim, Pappu Thakur, and Vikas Kumar, 35, both residents of Burail village, were digging the ground for installation of pipes near the AC plant at PGIMER’s Advanced Cardiac Centre, when the mishap took place
Published on Feb 06, 2023 02:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Father-son duo among 3 killed in road mishaps in Mohali
40-year-old man, his 7-year-old son hit by car while crossing road on Zirakpur-Patiala highway in Mohali; Ambala man killed as two cars collide
Published on Feb 06, 2023 02:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Panjab University senate to reconvene on February 19
The Panjab University senate meeting was adjourned twice and only four agendas could be cleared before the meeting was finally called off.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 01:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Chandigarh college students extend support to protesting staff
The students at Chandigarh college also gave a February 8 ultimatum to the administration to fulfil the staff’s demands, warning of massive protests
Published on Feb 06, 2023 01:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Alert onlookers catch two snatchers fleeing with phone in Chandigarh
A chase ensued after the accused snatched the Chandigarh resident’s phone; victim, with the help of onlookers, managed to nab the accused, who were handed over to the police.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 01:33 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Electric Vehicle Expo 2023: Home-grown EVs carve a niche amid swarm of big brand vars
Electric golf carts, garbage-collecting vehicles by Indian companies were among the biggest draws at the Electric Vehicle Expo 2023
Published on Feb 06, 2023 01:29 AM IST
Mandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh
Kila Raipur Games: Paraglider takes rural games a notch up
A 47-year-old farmer-turned-professional was the centre of attraction on the concluding day of the Kila Raipur Games on Sunday, who showcased his skills with an aim to encourage people in the region to take up the adventure sport
Published on Feb 06, 2023 01:01 AM IST
Gurjot Singh, Ludhiana
Sarpanches to launch stir against e-tenders from February 7
The meeting was chaired by Ram Chander Sheoran and a 25-member committee was formed to decide the course of agitation against the government after it curtailed the spending powers of the village heads, besides bringing in the Right to Recall Act in the panchayats
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:55 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Land subsidence in Doda’s Nai Basti village: Experts point to new constructions, water seepage
Though two-member team of experts from Geological Survey of India is yet to submit its report to the government, water seepage into the mountainside village, new constructions in recent years and being a sinking area of 1980s prima facie seem to be the triggers behind land subsidence in Nai Basti village of Doda district.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:55 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Mother-son duo killed, two kin injured in Jind accident
The deceased have been identified as Sunny and his mother Sarti Devi. Deceased wife and 2–year-old son sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Restoring past glory: Jammu and Kashmir admn pushes for revival of silk industry
Recently, Jammu and Kashmir admn gave a go-ahead for a ?91 crore project for revival and revitalisation of silk industry in UT through technological interventions. The aim is to involve fast-paced technology like the establishment of an automatic reeling machine (ARM) in Jammu (there is already one in Kashmir)
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:50 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar
Effective steps being taken to make gaushalas self-reliant, says Haryana CM
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar sanctions ?45 lakh for Brahmanand gaushala, Kurana, in Panipat district
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:47 AM IST
MeT predicts moderate snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir from Thursday
Jammu and Kashmir’s meteorological department (MeT) on Sunday predicted light to moderate snowfall for three days in Jammu and Kashmir from Thursday after which the weather is expected to remain dry for a week.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Deadlock between students-CSO continues at Hisar’s Haryana Agricultural University
The students intensified their protest on Sunday after four protesters were booked under section 323 of the IPC and section 3 of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act on the complaint of a security guard
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:45 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Mehbooba Mufti: Musharraf only Pak general who tried to address Kashmir issue
Musharraf died on Sunday in Dubai following a prolonged illness at the age of 79. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti offered her condolences on Musharraf ’s death.PDP general secretary Mehboob Beg said that Musharraf had pragmatism related to Kashmir issue.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Electric Vehicle Expo: Himachal will come up with EV policy within a month, says Mukesh Agnihotri
Himachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Sunday said that the Himachal government is coming up with its electric vehicle (EV) policy within a month. “We are working on it,” he added. He visited the EV Expo organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:33 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
High court orders promotion of woman cop, slaps ?25k fine on Haryana
Woman cop was part of a team that nabbed wanted criminal Vicky Kadian in 2013; her male colleagues were promoted, but she wasn’t elevated
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:29 AM IST
Surender Sharma, Chandigarh
BJP to launch signature drive against Congress govt’s despotic decisions: Jai Ram Thakur
Leader of Opposition, Jai Ram Thakur alleged that Congress government was planning to shut HimCare, a health care scheme launched by his government, and weaken Centre-sponsored Ayushman Bharat. He was addressing a three-day state working committee of BJP that concluded at Una on Sunday.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:29 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Among 1.17 lakh winged visitors, rare arctic guest visits Pong Wetlands for first time
Formerly known as oldsquaw, the winged visitor has been spotted in the Pong Wetland though it has been reported in Kashmir on rare occasions. Last month, a group of the rare duck specie was sighted at in Jammu and Kashmir at the Wular Lake after a gap of 84 years.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:22 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
In a first, Bathinda to see rural women baking for bucks
After a successful pilot project of running a bakery at Bathinda’s Aklia Jalal village to empower rural women, the Punjab State Rural Livelihood Mission is coming up with a snacks production unit at a large scale with the help of a panchayat of Sivian village.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:19 AM IST
Vishal Joshi, Bathinda
Bharmour cut off after highway bridge collapses due to landslide
Bharmour town and dozens of villages in the tribal region were cut off from the rest of the district after a bridge on the Chamba-Bharmour Highway (NH-154A) collapsed due to a massive landslide late on Saturday.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Ludhiana MC chief inspects Leisure Valley, Sidhwan canal waterfront project, marks deadline
Aggarwal said the leisure valley, which is spread in 6.7 acres of land, is being developed at a cost of ?2.77 crore. Similarly, the waterfront front Phase 2 project starting from Jawaddi canal bridge till Dugri canal bridge is being developed at a cost of ?5.07 crore
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:17 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Dairy owner’s employee escapes with ?2 lakh; booked
The incident happened on Saturday when the dairy owner sent the accused to collect payment of ?2 lakh from a hotel at Ludhiana-Ferozepur road; he collected the payment but did not come back to work
Published on Feb 06, 2023 12:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
