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Shimla ranks first in ease of living index
By Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 02:09 AM IST
Shimla scored an aggregate 60.9 points in four broad verticals among 62 cities with a population under a million
CII red-flags Haryana govt on 75% quota to locals in private firm jobs
By Pawan Sharma, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 05:29 PM IST
This Act applies to all the companies, societies, trusts, limited liability partnership firms, and any person employing ten or more persons.
Virbhadra asks HP CM to show magnanimity, Jai Ram insists on apology
By Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 05:09 PM IST
Virbhadra Singh joins Congress MLAs protesting their suspension outside Himachal assembly, urges govt to soften stand on matter
Punjab Budget session: AAP, SAD compete to corner Capt govt
By Navneet Sharma, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:42 AM IST
The Oppn parties targeted it over delay in post-matric scholarships, irregularities in Mohali land auction, and UP gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari’s custody
Chandigarh’s Sector-5 property grab case: HC seeks fresh status report from CBI
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:36 AM IST
House was owned by Sunder Singh, father of bygone era actress Priya Rajvansh; dispute involved her two brothers
6 years on, UT industrial policy remains a non-starter
By Munieshwer A Sagar, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:34 AM IST
Aimed at boosting ease of doing business, promoting industry at national, international levels & development of infra
Chandigarh house grabbed: Journo’s six bank accounts traced
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:32 AM IST
A day after a journalist and a realtor were arrested for
Oppn lambasts Capt govt on poll promises, treasury benches count ‘achievements’
By Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:32 AM IST
During the debate on the governor’s address on the third day of the budget session, Akali MLA Pawan Kumar Tinu said the Congress government is charging ₹11 per unit of electricity against its promise of cheaper power at ₹5 per unit.
SSC exam irregularities: Ex-deputy regional director convicted in Chandigarh
By Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:27 AM IST
Seven of 16 candidates sitting in the same room had topped the examinations held in Chandigarh in 2012
Will urge Centre for funds to raise honorarium of mid-day meal workers: Punjab school edu minister
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:23 AM IST
Responding to BJP MLA Arun Narang’s question regarding the action being taken by the state government to enhance the monthly honorarium of mid-day meal workers to ₹3,000 from ₹1,700 in the state, the minister said that since MDM was a centrally sponsored scheme, the state government would take it up with the central government.
Vij yet again at loggerheads with CM Khattar
By Hitender Rao, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 12:36 AM IST
After the CM backed the decision to grant extension in tenure to director general of police (DGP) Manoj Yadava, Vij shot off two notes – one to Khattar and the second to additional chief secretary (ACS), home — criticising the DGP and seeking his removal
Punjab govt issues new guidelines for purchasing books for school libraries
ANI
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 06:57 PM IST
- According to a spokesperson of the department, with the aim of purchasing books for libraries, a high level committee of eminent writers was formed under the leadership of Dr Atamjit Singh. Based on the recommendations made by this committee, new guidelines have been issued to the schools.
Tibetan govt-in-exile on alert after Covid-19 outbreak at Gyuto monastery
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 04:33 PM IST
After the Covid-19 outbreak at Gyuto Tantric Monastery in Sidhbari near Dharamshala, the Kangra district administration on Wednesday asked the Tibetan government-in-exile to ensure its institutions follow the protocol
Covid cases in Chandigarh jumped by 85% in last week of February
By Amanjeet Singh Salyal, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 02:59 AM IST
The surge in cases, if continues, is also worrying as the majority of health workers in Chandigarh have not been inoculated
External developmental charges in Panchkula slashed
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 02:48 AM IST
Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar announces revisions to bring the rates at par with Mohali and Zirakpur
Journalist, realtor arrested for torturing man to usurp his Chandigarh house
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 02:27 AM IST
Illegally confined him in his house in April 2017, when the duo, along with several others, executed the plan to transfer the GPA and sell the 338 square yards property by March 2019
Debate on guv’s address: Cong, SAD MLAs spar over farm laws
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 01:51 AM IST
Accuse each other of doing little to help the farmers and playing into the hands of the Centre for personal interests
Haryana to reserve 75% jobs in private sector for locals
By Hitender Rao, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 01:37 AM IST
Governor Satydeo Narain Arya gives assent to bill, a key poll promise made by the BJP’s alliance partner JJP
Kotkapura firing: Faridkot court denies pre-arrest bail to ex-Punjab DGP Saini
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 12:17 AM IST
Faridkot
The Faridkot district and sessions court Tuesday dismissed the anticipatory bail application of former Punjab director general of police (DGP) Sumedh Singh Saini in the 2015 Kotkapura firing case
Behbal Kalan firing: HC grants anticipatory bail to Saini, Umranangal
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 12:12 AM IST
Observes that ex-DGP and suspended IGP’s custodial interrogation not required as challan has already been filed
Question hour: Repair of link roads will be completed by next year: Amarinder
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 12:08 AM IST
Chandigarh
Chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Tuesday assured the House that work on repair of damaged link roads was moving on fast track and would be completed within the next one year to ensure a smooth ride through the state
Punjab assembly zero hour: SAD seeks case against Capt, Jakhar for father-son suicide
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 12:04 AM IST
SAD MLA Bikram Singh Majithia said the farmer-son duo committed suicide due to the failure of the state government to waive their farm loan
Teachers’ protest: Panjab University postpones all exams scheduled on March 4
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 08:03 PM IST
On Monday, the teachers had announced that they will go on mass casual leave and boycott exams on March 4
Prashant Kishor appointed political adviser to Punjab CM , gets cabinet rank
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 07:21 AM IST
The election consultant’s appointment in the chief minister’s office (CMO) was announced by Singh himself on social media. “Happy to share that @PrashantKishor has joined me as my principal advisor. Look forward to working together for the betterment of people of Punjab!” he tweeted.
SAD workers marching to gherao Punjab Vidhan Sabha face water cannons
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 02:38 AM IST
Core committee members court arrest against ‘use of force’ by cops; Sukhbir announces ‘lok lehar’ protest rallies in state’s all segments from March 12
Illegal distillery busted in Ajnala, 3 women among 8 held with 110 tonne lahan, 1,780 litre liquor
By HT Correspondent, Amritsar
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 02:37 AM IST
Branded yeast, permanent pipeline plumbing system, RCC pools were being used to produce liquor, say excise department officials
Covid vaccination for senior citizens starts on tardy note across J&K
By Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 02:11 AM IST
n the second phase, senior citizens above 60 years of age and those with comorbidities between 45 to 59 years were required to get registered
Prashant Kishor returns as Capt’s principal adviser with cabinet rank
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 02:00 AM IST
The political strategist will be paid a token honorarium of ₹1 per month. However, he will be entitled to a fully-furnished government residence and camp office, executive class travel, official vehicle, medical facilities and secretarial staff as admissible to a cabinet minister
Alignment on cards to bump up speed on Kalka-Shimla track
By HT Correspondent, Shimla
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 01:45 AM IST
Railway authorities have been directed to replace old coaches, which will enhance the tourist experience