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Published on Dec 08, 2022 06:09 AM IST
Eight journalists working in Kashmir have received threat from terrorists online and four of them have reportedly resigned from their jobs, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in the Rajya Sabha
Gunmen hold businessman’s family hostage in posh Jammu locality, rob ₹11 lakh
Around 11 masked gunmen held the family of a prominent businessman hostage in the posh Gandhi Nagar locality and decamped with ₹11 lakh
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 06:00 AM IST
‘Anti-party’ activities: Day before counting, Cong expels 30 office bearers
The Congress had fielded state organising secretary Rajneesh Kimta from the Chopal assembly segment, replacing former two-term MLA Subhash Manglet, which led to a revolt
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 05:49 AM IST
HP assembly polls: Ahead of counting, Cong , BJP wait for result with baited breath
Both the BJP and Congress are fancying their chances of forming the government in the hill state with Congress’ state party chief Pratibha Singh and chief minister Jai Ram Thakur exuding confidence in their respective parties victories.
Published on Dec 08, 2022 05:43 AM IST
On the run for 20 years, rape accused arrested from Yamunanagar
The accused had raped and impregnated his 16-year-old cousin in Chandigarh in September 2002 after kidnapping her from Delhi
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 02:56 AM IST
Matrimonial dispute: HC’s no to wife’s plea to transfer case as 3 kids are with husband
Woman had requested transfer of case from Yamunanagar to Mohali, as she was an orphan and had to travel 190 km alone for every court hearing
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 02:55 AM IST
Snow forecast for Himachal but no rain likely in Chandigarh
As per IMD officials, while the middle and top parts of Himachal Pradesh are likely to be affected, the low hills and plains will remain dry, as the Western Disturbance isn’t strong enough
Published on Dec 08, 2022 02:55 AM IST
From tree collapse ground zero to park in memory of Carmel’s lost student Heerakshi
Readied over the past five months, the park, built in the memory of 16-year-old Heerakshi, the Class-10 student who was killed in the tree collapse on July 8, was opened at Carmel Convent School, Sector 9, on Wednesday
Published on Dec 08, 2022 02:55 AM IST
Fruit seller-turned-drug peddler caught with 2kg heroin in Chandigarh
41-year-old was on Chandigarh Police’s radar for past six months; is facing at least 15 cases of burglary, dacoity and drug peddling
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 03:08 AM IST
Homeless youth held for sexually assaulting minor girl in Chandigarh
Police said the families of both the accused and the child lived on the footpath at the Sector 19 market in Chandigarh; the accused was arrested after being caught in the act by an eyewitness
Published on Dec 08, 2022 02:55 AM IST
BJP trying to influence our councillors, claims Sisodia
‘BJP’s game has begun. Our newly elected councillors have started receiving phone calls. None of our councillors will be sold. We have told all our councillors that if they get a phone call or if someone comes to meet them, they should record those calls and meetings,’ said the Delhi deputy chief minister
Published on Dec 08, 2022 02:15 AM IST
Conduct special immunisation drive for pregnant women, children: UP Dy CM
According to the data, in the year 2019-20 the complete immunisation coverage for children in Uttar Pradesh was 93.51 percent while in 2020-21, the immunisation coverage was 83.60 percent and in 2021-22 (till March) the coverage was 85.6 percent.
Published on Dec 08, 2022 02:10 AM IST
More than 57,000 opt for NOTA in MCD polls
Of the 7,335,825 votes polled, 0.78% were for NOTA. The overall votes polled for NOTA this year were higher than what several political parties, which did not contest on all wards, secured
Published on Dec 08, 2022 02:09 AM IST
Better policing: Prayagraj police commissionerate divided into three zones, 14 circles
The zones will be headed by DCPs, while circles will be under ACPs. Three zones will be city, Yamuna Nagar and Ganga Nagar.
Published on Dec 08, 2022 02:04 AM IST
After MCD polls, focus now on election of Delhi mayor, formation of standing committee
The winning party does not get to automatically appoint the key functionaries of the civic body and every key position and even the committees are filled by a series of subsequent internal elections where, importantly, the anti-defection laws do not apply
Published on Dec 08, 2022 02:02 AM IST
Victory margins show 2022 MCD polls more closely fought
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), that won on Wednesday, has a seat share of 54%, lower than the 66% seat share for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which won the elections in 2017
Published on Dec 08, 2022 01:59 AM IST
Highlights of the MCD elections
The BJP’s Ram Dev Sharma, the richest candidate to have contested the MCD polls, lost to AAP’s Mohd Sadiq by 11,626 votes in Ballimaran
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 01:50 AM IST
Cash-at-judge’s door: Examination of defence witnesses concludes
The special CBI court has now closed the examination of defence witnesses in the case registered against Justice Nirmal Yadav (retired) of the Punjab and Haryana high court, who is facing trial for corruption in the infamous cash-at-judge’s door case
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 02:44 AM IST
Chandigarh: Rohit Seth re-elected as CAT Bar Association president
Rohit Seth was re-elected as the president of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bar Association at a meeting of the general house of the body held on Wednesday
Published on Dec 08, 2022 01:34 AM IST
MCD Election 2022: More than 57,000 votes for NOTA
Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 50.48 per cent in the elections held on Sunday, results of which were declared on Wednesday.
Published on Dec 08, 2022 01:32 AM IST
Chandigarh: Drug awareness campaigns to be held at educational institutes
The recent arrest of an MBA student for allegedly supplying drugs to Panjab University and college students was one of the main topics of discussion at the second district-level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting in Chandigarh held on Wednesday
Published on Dec 08, 2022 01:27 AM IST
Bobi, Delhi’s 1st transgender corporator, wins Sultanpuri
Bobi, who won on an AAP ticket, has also been associated with the Delhi unit of an NGO, Hindu Yuva Samaj Ekta Awam Anti-Terrorism Committee, which helps the elderly, women and widows in Sultanpuri with ration and monetary needs, for the last 15 years
Published on Dec 08, 2022 01:26 AM IST
Panjab University to recruit 54 teachers through online portal
Panjab University (PU) has established an online portal through which recruitment of 54 teachers will be conducted, a senior varsity official said
Published on Dec 08, 2022 01:25 AM IST
Mohali man caught with illegal weapon sent to one year in jail
A local court has sentenced a Mohali man who was caught with an illegal weapon in 2020 to one-year simple imprisonment; a fine of ₹1,000 has also been imposed on the convict
Published on Dec 08, 2022 01:23 AM IST
City’s carelessly constructed speed breakers raise hackles
Vital though the issue is, it is not taken seriously enough. On social media platforms like Twitter, where citizens reach out to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other authorities, one of the issues that remains unattended to or does not receive any response is that of speed breakers
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 01:23 AM IST
2021 road mishap: Kalka man awarded ₹4.49 lakh compensation
Rajesh Kumar, 40, a resident of Damdama village, Kalka, filed a petition against Madan Lal of Vasudevpura village, who was allegedly driving the speeding tractor that hit his motorcycle, resulting in multiple injuries.
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 03:53 AM IST
Mohali MC starts removing stray cattle from roads
In the last two days, 31 animals have been removed and shifted to Phase-1 cow shed in Mohali; in case anyone tries to claim the animal, they will have to pay fine of ₹5,000 for letting the cattle roam around on city roads, which endangers lives of commuters and leads to traffic jams
Published on Dec 08, 2022 01:20 AM IST
Police protectee trader shot dead in Jalandhar, gunman injured
A police protectee, who is a garment trader, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at the main market in Nakodar city of Jalandhar district on Wednesday evening.
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 01:03 AM IST
Poor air quality causing respiratory illnesses in children: Paediatricians
The city’s worsening air quality has taken a toll on children’s health with many of them suffering from respiratory illnesses, paediatricians have said
Published on Dec 08, 2022 01:03 AM IST
