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India, Bangladesh to observe Maitri Divas on December 6
The two countries had decided during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh in March to commemorate December 6 as Maitri Divas as it was on this day in 1971 that India recognised the new country.
Published on Dec 02, 2021 07:20 PM IST
Ludhiana: Father, brother booked for abetting farmer’s suicide
The victim’s wife has accused the father and brother of her husband of harassing him; Ludhiana police have booked the duo for abetting the farmer’s suicide
Published on Dec 02, 2021 07:09 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
UPTET paper leak: Another printing firm in Delhi under STF scanner
Officials said Delhi-based printing firm’s director Rai Anoop Prasad, who managed to procure a work order worth ₹13 crore for printing over 22 lakh question papers, had sublet the work to another printing press
Published on Dec 02, 2021 06:51 PM IST
Chemicals stored in 3 drums blew up Bengal fireworks factory, killed three: Police
The victims were mutilated and charred, said officers involved in the investigation. Their bodies were hurled at least 15 metres away. A dish antenna installed on the roof was found more than 100 metres away. Glass windows in the neighbouring buildings were shattered but no one suffered any injury.
Published on Dec 02, 2021 06:28 PM IST
Punjab Police transfers: Naresh Kumar is ADGP law and order
Balwinder Singh has been posted as senior superintendent of police (SSP), Khanna, in place of Gursharandeep Singh
Published on Dec 02, 2021 06:10 PM IST
Rupa Tirkey case: Special court orders FIR against 3 cops, JMM leader
Tirkey was found hanging at her official residence in Sahebganj on May 3, 2021. The incident led to protests by social organisations even as Tirkey’s father had expressed lack of confidence in the Sahebganj police investigation that had declared it a case of suicide.
Published on Dec 02, 2021 05:03 PM IST
Officer who busted gang involved in supplying marijuana via Amazon transferred
IPS officer Manoj Kumar Singh, who last month busted a gang that was allegedly involved in supplying marijuana via Amazon in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhind, is among 13 officers transferred
Updated on Dec 02, 2021 02:48 PM IST
India rejects UN rights body’s criticism of Parvez’s arrest, killings in Kashmir
The office of the UN high commissioner for human rights (OHCHR) had on Wednesday expressed deep concern at the arrest of Parvez under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)
Published on Dec 02, 2021 02:34 PM IST
Maharashtra: 76 returnees from high-risk countries to be traced, tracked, tested
Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has tasked health officials with tracing, tracking and testing all of them, and also looking at their history of Covid-19 tests and vaccination
Published on Dec 02, 2021 02:16 PM IST
Army to adopt new combat fatigues next year
The new uniform with the digital camouflage pattern, similar to the one used by the British Army, will be showcased at the 2022 Army Day parade on January 15
Published on Dec 02, 2021 12:09 PM IST
Delhi’s air quality worsens yet again, enters ‘severe’ zone
According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the hourly Air Quality Index (AQI) was 416 at 7am on Thursday. The average 24-hour AQI was 370 on Wednesday
Published on Dec 02, 2021 09:51 AM IST
Depression over Bay of Bengal to intensify into cyclone in next 24 hours: IMD
A low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea is likely to move west-northwestwards and concentrate into a depression over the southeast and the east-central Bay of Bengal today
Published on Dec 02, 2021 09:42 AM IST
Ludhiana | Close shave for labourer as fire breaks out in cardboard factory
It was a close shave for the cardboard factory worker as the fire broke out on the first floor of the building, and he was able to exit the building in time; four fire tenders were dispatched to douse the flames on the unit at Daba Road in Ludhiana
Published on Dec 02, 2021 03:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
GLADA estate project hits roadblock: HC orders status quo on nature of property in Daad village
The petitioner alleged that a few persons, who were trying to grab his land, had entered into an agreement with the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) by submitting fake ownership documents, the land was being used for the GLADA estate project
Published on Dec 02, 2021 03:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Now, Covid victims’ kin can apply for ₹50K ex gratia in Ludhiana
Covid victims’ kin can download the application form to claim the ex gratia from the official website of the Ludhiana administration (https://ludhiana.nic.in), and then submitted at the sub-divisional magistrate’s office with supporting documents
Published on Dec 02, 2021 02:57 AM IST
As Punjab-Delhi politicos spar over infra, govt smart school in Ludhiana gets approval for pool
It will cost ₹1 crore to build the 40ft by 80ft swimming pool, which is expected be ready by March; it will cost ₹15 crore to build the upcoming Government Senior Secondary Smart School behind Vardhman Mills on Chandigarh Road
Updated on Dec 02, 2021 02:51 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana | Home guard killed in accidental firing from own firearm
Ludhiana: A 50-year-old home guard was killed after he accidentally discharged his weapon while cleaning it at Hambran Chowki on Wednesday
Updated on Dec 02, 2021 02:45 AM IST
Ludhiana | Voice sample of man accused of hurting religious sentiments sent for forensic test
The voice sample of Vasu Syal, a close aide of Anil Arora, who is wanted for hurting religious sentiments of the Sikh community, were sent to a forensic lab
Published on Dec 02, 2021 02:23 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana | Bike-borne man hit by speeding tractor, dies
A bike-borne man was crushed under a speeding tractor in Ludhiana; he was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed, while the driver fled
Updated on Dec 02, 2021 02:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Forces alert to foil sinister designs of enemy: BSF
On the 57th raising day of the BSF at Rajouri, DIG DS Sindhu said that the forces have put anti-drone measures in place and they were working strictly in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Centre
Updated on Dec 02, 2021 02:03 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Farmers protest after getting information of Dushyant’s visit to Jind village
Farmers on Wednesday set up a morcha outside Daroli Kalan village in Jind after they got news of Haryana deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala’s arrival
Published on Dec 02, 2021 02:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Capt Amarinder a liability for Punjab, people will teach him, BJP a lesson: minister Warring
Punjab transport minister Amrinder Singh Raja Warring accuses ex-CM Capt Amarinder of a “criminal collusion with the Badals to ruin the state”
Published on Dec 02, 2021 02:01 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Patiala
Capital turns dust bowl as AQI worsens
At 4pm on Wednesday, Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) was 370, considered ‘very poor’, up significantly from Tuesday’s 328, also in the same range.
Published on Dec 02, 2021 01:58 AM IST
Will continue protest till six demands are met: Farm leaders
The Haryana and Punjab farmers’ unions held separate meetings at Singhu border on Wednesday
Published on Dec 02, 2021 01:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Sikhs facing many challenges, need to unite on principles: New SGPC chief to Panthic bodies
Newly elected SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami says co-operation of all Sikh organisations and devotees in India and abroad will be sought in shrine body’s endeavours
Published on Dec 02, 2021 01:57 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Jalandhar court allows ED to record statement of jailed immigration fraud accused
The immigration fraud accused, Prithvi Singh Rajput, allegedly acquired various movable and immovable assets using proceeds from the crime, which is an offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, ED told the court
Published on Dec 02, 2021 01:55 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
Gita Mahotsav to give a new identity to Kurukshetra: CM Khattar
Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday announced that the International Gita Mahotsav 2021 will be celebrated in Kurukshetra and thousands of people will attend the religious event, both online and offline
Updated on Dec 02, 2021 01:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Karnal
Kurukshetra University to award Rajib Goyal Prize to four young scientists
The Kurukshetra University has named four young scientists in country for the Rajib Goyal Prize
Published on Dec 02, 2021 01:47 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Karnal
No decision taken on removal of Patiala mayor yet: Punjab govt to high court
The municipal corporation’s proposal to remove mayor Sanjeev Sharma Bittu is pending with it, the Punjab government submits in high court
Published on Dec 02, 2021 01:47 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Suspected militants open fire on traffic cop in Srinagar
The traffic cop has been identified as Mohammad Abdullah, whose condition was termed stable by doctors treating him; so far, no militant group has claimed responsibility of the attack
Published on Dec 02, 2021 01:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar