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HP speaker issues show-cause notice to 3 Independent MLAs

Published on Mar 28, 2024 10:46 PM IST

The three Independents, Ashish Sharma (Hamirpur), Hoshiyar Singh ( Dehra) and KL Thakur (Nalagarh), had put in their resignation from the assembly on March 22 and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) a day later in New Delhi

Himachal assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania (HT File)
By, Shimla

Accept resignations of 3 Independent MLAs: HP governor to speaker

Shukla clarified that while Raj Bhawan does not possess authority in the matter, and he acted as a conduit, submitting the letters of the three independent legislators to speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania

Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla (HT File)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 10:43 PM IST
By, Shimla

BJP holds rallies in all 6 assembly segments going to bypolls in Himachal

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur said that the chief minister was responsible for the political situation in Himachal Pradesh

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur addresses the welcome ceremony of the BJP leader Krishan Lal Thakur in Nalagarh on Thursday. (ANI)
Published on Mar 28, 2024 10:20 PM IST
By, , Shimla/dharamshala

‘Will abide by party’s decision’: Pratibha’s U-turn on contesting Lok Sabha polls

The decision comes after a meeting of the six-member co-ordinaiton committee constituted by the Congress to chalk out a strategy for the Lok sabha elections

Pratibha Singh (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 28, 2024 10:17 PM IST
By, Shimla

Punjab: 3 FCI officials, mill owner get 3-year RI for supplying substandard rice

Special CBI court in Mohali on Wednesday sent the three Food Corporation of India (FCI) officials from Bathinda and a mill owner to three years’ rigorous imprisonment besides fine of ₹1 lakh each for accepting and supplying poor quality rice

A special CBI court in Mohali on Wednesday sent three Food Corporation of India (FCI) officials from Bathinda and a mill owner to three years’ rigorous imprisonment and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh fine each for accepting and supplying poor quality rice. (Representational photo)
Published on Mar 28, 2024 03:16 PM IST

Former Haryana minister Savitri Jindal quits Congress, joins BJP

Her son and industrialist Naveen Jindal, who is a former Congress MP, joined the BJP last Sunday and was named the party’s Kurukshetra Lok Sabha candidate

Former Haryana minister Savitri Jindal, 84, has quit the Congress, days after her son and industrialist Naveen Jindal left the party to join the BJP. (HT file photo)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 03:26 PM IST
ByPress Trust of India

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, wife Dr Gurpreet blessed with daughter

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and wife Dr Gurpreet Kaur welcome a daughter. Mann urged against sex determination tests, emphasizing gender surprise.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and his wife Dr Gurpreet Kaur were blessed with a daughter at private hospital in Mohali on Thursday. This is Mann’s third child as he has a son and a daughter from his previous marriage. (HT file photo)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 04:14 PM IST

Man booked for rape bid on his one-year-old daughter in Mohali

According to sources, though Mohali police have booked the accused, they are still verifying the allegations as the couple had an ongoing marital dispute

The accused, who was at large after committing the crime last week, was arrested from Patiala following the complaint of his wife, said Mohali police. (HT)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:36 AM IST
By, Mohali

Chandigarh court awards 10-year jail to two Punjab men caught with restricted medicines

A case was registered under Section 22 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, at the Sarangpur police station on August 19, 2018

The Chandigarh court also imposed a fine of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh on each convict. (HT)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:38 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh industry urges attention to long-pending demands

While addressing media on Wednesday, the members said that before every elections, the political leaders assure a resolution of their demands by including them in their manifestoes, but to no avail

Joint Forum of Industrial Associations is a body of 10 industrial, trader and commercial unions. (HT)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:32 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Mercury climbs further, rain relief round the corner in Chandigarh

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), at 32.8°C, the maximum temperature was 1.2 degrees above normal. However, a stronger Western Disturbance (WD) is approaching the region and is likely to cause rain on Friday that will provide some relief from the rising heat

Over the next three days, the maximum temperature will remain between 31°C and 33°C, and the minimum temperature around 22°C. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:34 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh MC seeks EC nod for granting rebate for property tax

Every year, from April 1 to May 31, MC gives a 20% rebate for residential properties and 10% rebate for commercial properties on complete property tax payment for the fiscal

UT’s local bodies department will now take up the matter with ECI to preserve the financial health of Chandigarh MC. (HT)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:30 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Seniors attack Class 8 student outside Mohali govt school

The 13-year-old had stepped out of the school premises after appearing in an exam, when he was waylaid by his seniors; attacked with sharp-edged weapons and sticks following heated arguments, the teenager fell unconscious at the scene, said Mohali police

The assailants fled the spot before the police team arrived. (HT)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:26 AM IST
By, Mohali

Internal divisions surface in Chandigarh Congress ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Supporters of both Pawan Bansal and HS Lucky raised slogans in their favour at a meeting chaired by All India Congress Committee in-charge Rajeev Shukla

All India Congress Committee in-charge Rajeev Shukla addressing a meeting of party workers at Rajiv Gandhi Congress Bhawan in Sector 35, Chandigarh. He clarified that he was in the city only to engage with local leaders and the Chandigarh candidate will be announced soon. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:28 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

23-year-old fashion design student ends life in Mohali

According to Mohali police, the woman left behind a suicide note in which she didn’t blame anyone for her death and requested her brother to take care of their parents

As per her landlord, the incident came to fore after she didn’t open the door for a long time. (HT)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:18 AM IST
By, Mohali

Chandigarh: Nepalese helps to spend in life in jail for drugging, robbing employers

Duo had laced the food of their NRI employer and 85-year-old mother, before making off with cash and jewellery in October 2021

As per prosecution, the case was registered on the complaint of Surender Pal Singh, 57, an NRI, then residing in Sector 36, Chandigarh. (HT)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:24 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

4 heritage items from Chandigarh auctioned for 23 lakh in Luxembourg

A total of five artefacts, including a set of two easy armchairs, a writing chair, a low rectangular stool, a small desk and a set of two office cane chairs, all designed by architect Pierre Jeanneret, were put up for auction

Earlier in December, as many as five heritage articles from Chandigarh were auctioned for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>75 lakh in Chicago, US. (HT)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:20 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Charging 9 lakh excess for steel costs supplier dear

Disposing of the complaint by M/s Kindlebit Solutions Pvt Ltd, Chandigarh, the commission also directed M/s Shree Krishna Enterprises, Chandigarh, to pay ₹60,000 as compensation

The consumer commission held the steel supplier guilty of unfair trade practice and deficiency in services. (HT)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:22 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Employees on deputation under Chandigarh admn’s scanner

Chandigarh adviser has sought details of all staff on deputation ahead of enforcing its deputation policy that will cap tenure at seven years

The urgent directive by UT adviser Rajeev Verma comes just a month after the administration finalised the draft of the policy, aimed at imposing a strict seven-year tenure cap on employees deputed in Chandigarh. (HT)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:16 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chief electoral officer reviews preparations for Lok Sabha polls in Himachal’s Hamirpur

The Himachal chief electoral officer instructed the district officials to ensure wide publicity of various apps of the Election Commission of India

The chief electoral officer reviewed preparations for the Lok Sabha elections in Himachal’s Hamirpur. (HT File)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:14 AM IST
By, Dharamshala

Omar Abdullah likely to contest Lok Sabha polls from Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla

National Conference district committee has sent a panel of three names to the party high command for shortlisting of candidates for the Baramulla seat and Omar Abdullah’s name figures on top

Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah may enter the Lok Sabha race. (HT File)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 06:03 PM IST
By, Srinagar

BRO connects strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh

The road is now the third axis apart from Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh which connects Ladakh to the hinterland

The 298-km road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on the Kargil–Leh highway. (HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:10 AM IST
By, Jammu

Advisory issued as Jammu and Kashmir braces for fresh spell of rain

MeT said March 28 will also witness cloudy weather with light rain and snow over higher reaches at many places, while predicting more rain for March 29 and 30

The weather centre in Srinagar on Wednesday cautioned against disruption of road transport across Jammu and Kashmir. (HT File)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:08 AM IST
By, Srinagar

ED plea on quashing Congress Udhampur candidate’s bail to be taken up day after Lok Sabha polls

Released on bail in a money laundering case on November 24 last year, Congress’ Choudhary Lal Singh has been bidding to upset Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh from Udhampur

Choudhary Lal Singh, Congress candidate from Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur. (HT FIle)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:06 AM IST

Congress’ Choudhary Lal Singh files nomination from Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur

Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur is set for a triangular contest between Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh, DPAP leader GM Saroori and Congress’ Choudhary Lal Singh

Congress’ Choudhary Lal Singh joined the Lok Sabha race from Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur. (HT File)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:04 AM IST

Spice of Life: Reel to real, realising unsung hero within

The hero is the one who makes sacrifices for his or her family and friends, or the one who inspires others to take up the challenges of life and applauds the achievements staying away from the limelight all along.

My earliest thoughts of a hero take me to the once magnificent cinema halls of the ’70s when Rajesh Khanna was the cynosure of all eyes. (HT Fi;e)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:00 AM IST
ByDr Gulbahar S Sidhu

BJP stages protests in Mandi against controversial post attacking Kangna Ranaut

Former CM Jai TamThakur described the Congress leader’s post against actress Kangana Ranuat as an attempt to “demean “women

Former chief minister (CM) and leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur spearheaded the protest in Mandi. (HT FIle)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:58 AM IST
By, Shimla

Congress panel meets to chalk Himachal poll strategy

Party’s state unit chief Pratibha Singh stands firm on unwillingness to contest; Deputy CM says no threat to the Congress-led state government

From left: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and party’s state in-charge Rajiv Shukla in Chandigarh for the poll strategy meeting. (Keshav Singh/HT )
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:02 AM IST
By, Shimla

Summer rush in sight, Dharamshala’s tourism industry bats for increased vigil

Stakeholders in Dharamshala call for increased vigilance after tourist's murder, citing lack of security measures. Three more arrested in connection with the incident.

Stakeholders push for setting up more police posts, bring Dharamshala’s tourist spots under CCTV surveillance. (Bloomberg)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:54 AM IST
By, Dharamshala

UK-based experts lend colour to Sobha Singh’s art pieces with restoration work at Andretta

The duo built upon their previous visits to the Sobha Singh gallery in Andretta in 2012 and 2014 to carry out the restoration over a period of 10 days.

Art restorer Ian Barrand and visual artist Bhajan Kaur Hunjan with actor Deepti Naval. (HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:52 AM IST
By, Dharamshala
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