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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
HT Correspondent, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 10:43 PM IST
Gaurav Bisht, 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
Published on Mar 28, 2024 10:20 PM IST
‘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
Published on Mar 28, 2024 10:17 PM IST
Gaurav Bisht, 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
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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 03:26 PM IST
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.
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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:30 AM IST
Mandeep Kaur Narula, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:28 AM IST
Hillary Victor, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:24 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Hillary Victor, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 06:03 PM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Kathua
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.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:00 AM IST
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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, 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.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Dar Ovais, 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.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamshala