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Green rail revolution begins in Haryana: PM flags off hydrogen train in Jind

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 02:17 pm IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off India’s first hydrogen-powered train, between Jind and Sonepat, at Jind railway station on Friday. (PTI Photo)

Setback to comeback: How Ludhiana’s Aryan Gupta clinched NEET-UG AIR1

Aryan Gupta celebrating with his parents Dr Reenu Gupta, a gynaecologist, and Dr Sachin Gupta, an anaesthesiologist, in Ludhiana on Friday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 02:38 pm IST

FBI arrests most wanted gangster Nitish Kaushal on US-Canada border

Nitish Kaushal, an alleged associate of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organised Crime Group (OCG), was arrested in Vermont. (X)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 12:23 pm IST

Struggling amid West Asia conflict: Haryana rice millers oppose pollution board’s new norms

Rice millers and other industrialists said that the order could severely impact the industry and thousands of workers, if implemented immediately. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:28 am IST

Nakas necessary to maintain law & order in city: Chandigarh Cops

Chandigarh police naka at dividing road Sector 16-17 in Chandigarh on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:31 am IST

Chandigarh: Modi visit gives early edge to BJP in MC polls

Rehearsal of PM Narinder Modi visit at PEC Sector 14 in Chandigarh on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:52 am IST

Chandigarh: Body-worn cameras mandatory for all enforcement Staff

Mayor Saurabh Joshi said the initiative is designed to strengthen public trust and establish a fair and accountable system of civic administration. (HT File)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:44 am IST

Chandigarh: Former SDM’s husband moves application for discharge from 2017 graft case

The application claims he witnessed alleged misconduct by CBI officials during the investigation and that false evidence was planted against him. (HT File)

Published on Jul 16, 2026 08:30 am IST

Chandigarh high court stays arrest of former Rohtak Bar president

The court acted on the anticipatory bail of Phougat registered on May 9 in Rohtak. (HT File)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:46 am IST

Chandigarh: One in 8 voters didn’t submit enumeration forms, risk being left out of electoral roll

The UT administration has decided that the unverified names will not feature in the draft electoral roll to be published on July 21. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 16, 2026 08:26 am IST

HC stays ouster of 291 TGTs in Haryana

The posts were advertised in February 2023 for various subjects of TGTs. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:27 am IST

Chandigarh sizzles at 38°C, IMD issues yellow alert for humidity

Residents have been advised to avoid prolonged sun exposure during peak afternoon hours, stay hydrated and take necessary precautions against heat-related illnesses. (HT File)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:37 am IST

5.5 lakh Punjab ration cardholders set to benefit from new depots

The new depots are expected to improve access to subsidised foodgrains and provide livelihood opportunities across the state.

Updated on Jul 17, 2026 11:23 am IST

2 out of every 5 deliveries in Chandigarh take place through caesarean

The rise has been particularly sharp in private hospitals, where caesarean deliveries increased from 44.3% in 2019-20 to 65% in 2023-24. (HT File)

Published on Jul 16, 2026 08:23 am IST

Rights panel orders maintenance of mortuaries in Haryana govt hospitals

The rights panel has now mandated strict, periodic inspections of all government mortuaries to ensure that every single cold storage chamber remains fully operational at all times. (Representational photo)

Published on Jul 16, 2026 02:57 pm IST

Himachal police seize assets worth ₹2 cr belonging to 2 drug traffickers’

In the first case, registered at Kotkhai police station on September 19, 2024, under Sections 21, 27A and 29 of the NDPS Act and Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), investigators conducted an extensive financial probe against 17 accused. (File)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:26 am IST

Teacher crunch marked in red on Centre’s report card for Punjab govt schools

The proportion of government schools in Punjab with an adverse pupil-teacher ratio rose from 18.6% in 2023-24 to 19.9% in 2024-25, the ministry of education noted. (HT File)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 09:07 am IST

Punjab, Haryana CMs to attend PM Modi’s ₹5,278-crore highway projects flag off in Chandigarh

According to officials, the projects are designed to enable high-speed, safer and more efficient travel while reducing travel time and strengthening logistics networks in the region. (HT File)

Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:47 am IST

Fall Armyworm: Himachal agri varsity advises maize growers to adopt integrated mgmt practices

Fall armyworm, scientifically known as Spodoptera frugiperda, is a highly destructive insect pest that can significantly damage maize crops. (File)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:22 am IST

Kullu, Una, Bilaspur and Solan to get 1.5 Tesla MRI machines: Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (File)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:21 am IST

After Paris, Chandigarh administration moves MEA to stop heritage furniture auction in US, Spain

The latest items listed for auction include a set of desk and chair, belonging to Swiss-French architect Pierre Jeanneret, the cousin of Le Corbusier, who was instrumental in shaping Chandigarh. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:15 am IST

Punjab Cong leadership row: All is well, says Channi after meeting with Venugopal

(From right) Former CM Charanjit Singh Channi, ex-deputy CM Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala after meeting AICC general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal in New Delhi on Thursday. (HT)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:27 am IST

Will hold Abohar mayoral polls within a week, Punjab tells HC

The petitioners submitted that although July 10 was notified as the election date, the meeting was postponed citing “unforeseen circumstances.” (Shutterstock)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:43 am IST

Ludhiana: Punjab governor hands over job letters to over 1,000 youth

The ceremony was presided over by union minister of state (independent charge) for skill development and entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:20 am IST

Modi to open 4 revamped rail stations in Punjab: Dhillon

Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon

Published on Jul 15, 2026 09:17 am IST

BJP office grenade attack: 3 months on, Chandigarh police file chargesheet, name 56 witnesses

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) also joined the probe after the incident, while Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) claimed responsibility for the attack. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 08:24 am IST

Chandigarh: Nine months on PEC functions sans V-C

PEC continues to be headed by Rajesh Kumar Bhatia, director (ad-interim), a position he has held since 2024. (HT File)

Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:54 am IST

Punjab: Emergency patients shifted as Jalandhar hospital sees 30-hour outage

The emergency ward of the Jalandhar civil hospital without electricity on Tuesday.

Published on Jul 15, 2026 09:23 am IST

Punjab: 30-kg heroin seized; two of cross-border network held

The seized drug in Amritsar.

Published on Jul 15, 2026 09:16 am IST

Chandigarh: PEC hostels battle overcrowding as intake triples capacity

Students also cited poor upkeep in several older hostel blocks, some over four decades old, including inadequately maintained common washrooms. (HT File)

Published on Jul 15, 2026 09:07 am IST

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