Articles by HT Correspondent
Out of 9k licensed weapons, 1,500 deposited with Mohali police
Senior superintendent of police Sandeep Garg and deputy commissioner Aashika Jain said in a press conference on Monday at the Administrative Complex that the weapons are to be deposited either at the police stations concerned or with arms dealers
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
9 killed as part of Kolkata building collapses, Oppn targets TMC govt
The government announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh each for the families of the diseased and ₹1 lakh each for the injured
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 04:19 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kolkata
CWC meet to approve manifesto today; poll panel may clear more names
The highest executive body of the party is also set to discuss and move a resolution on the electoral bond data.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 05:23 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Prayagraj: Illegal firearm manufacturing unit busted, 5 held
The accused are being questioned further to identify the buyers and ascertain if the firearms were being sold to cause disturbance during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, said police.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Jalandhar cops book four for cheating in 17-yr-old case
The accused claim it to be a pressure tactic to withdraw the vigilance complaint filed by one of the accused
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
Noted writer Prabha Varma to be awarded Saraswati Samman 2023
Noted poet and litterateur Prabha Varma will be awarded the prestigious Saraswati Samman, 2023 for his verse novel Roudra Sathwikam, the KK Birla Foundation said in a statement on Monday
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:34 AM IST
HC clears decks for appointment of 2,364 ETT teachers in Punjab
The high court bench of acting chief justice GS Sandhawalia and justice Lapita Banerji dismissed an application moved by the state government seeking clarification on certain points concerning eligibility conditions.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
BJP chief Sunil Jakhar takes a dig at AAP over AAP MP Raghav Chadha’s ‘absence’, Punjab CM hits back
Punjab BJP chief Jakhar questioned Chadha's absence from AAP, leading to a war of words with CM Mann. Jakhar claimed AAP will change candidates on eight seats due to infighting.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
25-year-old beaten to death in Mahendragarh
Victim’s brother Mukesh said that he received a phone call from Manish’s friend Harish, who told him that some unidentified assailants attacked his brother
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Chandigarh saved fuel worth ₹17 cr via e-buses
Launched in November 2021, as many as 80 electric buses are currently plying on city roads. More than 1.51 crore passengers have travelled in these buses in over 27 months
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Dial 1930 within ‘golden hour’ in cyber fraud cases: DGP Haryana
Addressing the media in Rohtak district, Kapur stressed the need for individuals to shield themselves from enticing offers and refrain from sharing OTP, emphasising that OTP is never required to receive money but is essential for withdrawing funds
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Haryana CEO cautions printing press owners against producing illegal material
Any printed document that defames someone’s religion, caste, community, language, or character will be termed illegal, CEO added.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
HC notice on plea challenging appointment of Saini as Haryana CM
The PIL from lawyer Jagmohan Singh Bhatti claims Saini was appointed the chief minister without him having tendered his resignation from his Parliamentary seat
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Haryana: KU announces Rajib Goyal prizes for young scientists
Those who will receive this prize are Dr Saptarshi Basu, department of mechanical engineering, Bengaluru, (applied sciences); Dr Sebastian C Peter, JNCASR, Bengaluru, (chemical sciences); Dr Bushra Ateeq, department of biological sciences and bioengineering, IIT Kanpur (Life Sciences); Dr Sanjeev Kumar Aggarwal, Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, (physical sciences), according to a press release
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Can contest elections from Hisar or K’shetra on BJP ticket if party says: Ranjit
Addressing a gathering in Hisar on Sunday evening, Ranjit Chautala, an independent MLA from Rania assembly segment in Sirsa, said that he told the chief minister that his priority is to contest the assembly polls
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Chandigarh: Modi’s photo removed from portal after poll code violation complaint
The banner had a photo of Narendra Modi, with a slogan “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas”
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 04:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Winnability to be core factor for picking candidates for Lok Sabha elections, says Punjab Congress chief Warring
In the 2019 elections, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring lost the Bathinda seat to Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Harsimrat Kaur Badal. His wife Amrita Warring has already enhanced her outreach activities in Bathinda leading to speculations that she is likely to be the party nominee for the Bathinda seat
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bathinda
AAP did exemplary work in health, edu sector: Party gen secy
“Under the leadership of AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal and chief minister Bhagwant Mann, the government has done exemplary work in the field of education and health in these two years,” said the Punjab Mandi Board chairman in a statement.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:52 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
‘Delhi Chalo’: 3 more farmers die; toll reaches 10
The farmers, as per the union leaders, had been facing breathing issues after they allegedly inhaled the toxic air emanating from tear gas shells fired by the police on both Shambhu and Khanouri borders.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Patiala
Sunny weather, mercury surge likely in Chandigarh
Maximum temperature rose from 29.1°C on Sunday to 29.4°C on Monday, 0.5°C above normal. Minimum temperature rose from 12.6°C on Sunday to 13.5°C on Monday, but was still 2°C below normal
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Sukhbir asks five AAP ministers fighting polls to quit Punjab cabinet
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday asked the five candidates fielded by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the Lok Sabha polls to quit the cabinet for smooth functioning of their ministries
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Week after reaching Canada, Ludhiana man stabs wife to death
After killing the 41-year-old woman, the accused made a video call to his mother and showed her the body; according to reports in Canada media, the man, Jagpreet Singh, alias Raju, 50, has been arrested by the Abbotsford police
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Punjab has 50% surplus EVMs: State poll officer
Speaking on the electronic voting machine (EVM), Sibin stated that the state has 150% availability, ensuring a surplus of 50% more than the required. Furthermore, he assured that all polling stations would be equipped with essential facilities such as ramps, water supply, proper lighting arrangements, and toilets. He emphasised that all polling stations would be conveniently located within 2 km of voters’ addresses.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh/jalandhar
Keep account of poll expenditure: U.P. CEO to candidates
Political parties will have to take permission from the concerned returning officer for holding rallies, processions and public meetings, said Navdeep Rinwa
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Golf: AVT Champions Tour begins at Chandigarh Golf Club
The championship, promoting competitive golf among senior golfers in India, will determine the merit list winner of the 2023-24 season
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Three held for firing in air in Mohali
The accused have been identified as Rakesh Kumar, Kulwinder Singh and Jasvir Singh, all residents of Jammu and were residing in a PG in Naya Gaon
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohal
Student, CTU conductor die in road mishaps in Kharar
Two separate road mishaps in Kharar resulted in the deaths of a student and a CTU conductor. The incidents involved speeding bike and Tata pick-up truck.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Woman jumps to death from 14th floor in Gurugram’s Sector-65
The woman had been suffering from depression for the last few years, after her twin sister had allegedly died by suicide in 2020
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:06 AM IST
EC removes Bengal DGP, home secys in six states
Election Commission transfers top police officer in West Bengal, home secretaries of 6 states, and Mumbai corporation head to ensure free and fair polls.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 01:05 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Teams formed to check poll code violation in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh capital goes to the polls in fifth phase on May 20; nomination process starts April 26, says DM
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 05:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow