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Covid infections in Himachal see 168% increase in a week
By Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 01:18 AM IST
Coronavirus cases in Himachal, which had plateaued out in January, have registered a steep increase yet again with as many as 389 new infections being recorded in the last week of the February and on the first day of March, an increase of 168
British-era water supply structures crumbling in Ambala Cantt
By Bhavey Nagpal, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON MAR 02, 2021 01:08 AM IST
Around 10-kilometre long, the duct water supply system, known as Handesra waterworks, ensured clean water supply to both troops and civilians
Ahead of MC polls in Himachal, BJP attempts to mend fences with Dhumal
By Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
UPDATED ON MAR 02, 2021 12:51 AM IST
In the run up to municipal corporation elections in Dharamshala, Solan, Mandi and Palampur, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has started reaching out to hitherto sidelined leaders, including former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal and his supporters
Chandigarh: February gone by was hottest in 7 years
By Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 12:46 AM IST
According to the IMD, average temperatures will remain higher than normal in the city from March to May as well
Hope for safe future drives people to vaccination centres in Chandigarh
By Amanjeet Singh Salyal, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 12:44 AM IST
Commoners, couples, those with travel plans and VIPs were seen waiting for their turns as the vaccination drive for elderly kicked off in the city on Monday
PU, college teachers to boycott exams, evaluation on March 4
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 12:33 AM IST
Protesting against Punjab’s move to delink pay scales from those of UGC, the teachers are pressing for implementation of the 7th Central Pay Commission
Water tariff hike: Chandigarh MC to rationalise rates
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 12:32 AM IST
Rather than asking the administration to shelve the entire notification, the MC will recommend specific amendments in the rates
Third vaccination round: 556 jabbed in Chandigarh on Day 1
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON MAR 02, 2021 12:51 AM IST
As many as 556 people were vaccinated against Covid-19 in Chandigarh as the nationwide drive entered the third phase on Monday
Surge in Covid cases in Haryana continues even as positivity rate dips
By Hitender Rao, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 10:47 PM IST
For a third successive week, coronavirus infections in Haryana continued to surge, recording an increase of 370 more cases last week as compared to the week before
Tenure row: No plans to replace DGP, can continue till he retires, says Khattar
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 10:45 PM IST
Anil Vij, a straightforward man, speaks his mind; have known him since 90s and know about his temperament; we will clear the air over the matter when we sit together,” says the CM
SBI’s oldest branch in Punjab shut for not paying rent to Abohar Municipal Corporation
By Vishal Joshi
UPDATED ON MAR 01, 2021 04:41 PM IST
Municipal corporation seals bank branch for unauthorised occupation of its property since 1982, leaving customers, staff in a quandary
HC grants anticipatory bail to former Punjab DGP Saini, ex-IG Umranangal
By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON MAR 01, 2021 03:13 PM IST
The two moved the high court after their bail pleas were dismissed by the sessions court in the 2015 Behbal Kalan firing case
Haryana Janchetna Party spokesman held in drug case
By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 02:27 PM IST
Delhi Police team arrest Rajkumar Gupta in Ambala after an accused in opium smuggling case named him
Haryana minister Vij says don’t need vaccine now. Explains his reason
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 01, 2021 02:24 PM IST
- The Haryana minister said that PM after taking the vaccine has proven himself to be a ‘true hero’ and thanked him for addressing the issues around vaccine scepticism.
Punjab budget session begins on note of protest
UPDATED ON MAR 01, 2021 12:15 PM IST
SAD MLAs tear copies of governor’s address against the ruling Congress’s failure to keep its 2017 poll promises, while AAP members headed to the Vidhan Sabha on cycles to protest fuel price hike
2 minors among 3 raped in Amritsar, Tarn Taran
By HT Correspondent, Amritsar
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 01:37 AM IST
Three incidents of rape, including two of minors, were reported in Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts on Sunday in which the accused are yet to be arrested
Speeding SUV kills two Chandigarh University students
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 12:22 AM IST
The two were going to Kharar when a Toyota Fortuner rammed into their bike near the Phase-7 traffic junction in Mohali
Man held for posing as Punjab guv’s secretary, duping traders
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 12:03 AM IST
A property dealer based in Mohali’s Mundi Kharar has been arrested for extorting imported liquor worth around ₹2 lakh from traders in Chandigarh after posing as the private secretary or assistant of the Punjab governor
Chandigarh MC to extend garbage collection to 12 more sectors
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 12:01 AM IST
Shelving its plan to start city-wide door-to-door garbage collection from March 1, the municipal corporation will, for now, extend it to just 12 southern sectors
Health depts geared up for next vax phase in Chandigarh tricity
By HT Correspondents, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 12:00 AM IST
Only on-site registrations to take place on first day; Co-WIN portal for online registrations to go live too
Vaccine coverage among Chandigarh cops increases to 31.5%
By Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 12:44 AM IST
After a slow start, more cops are coming forward to get a jab in the city
Vijay Hazare trophy: Chandigarh lose to Saurashtra by 66 runs
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 12:37 AM IST
Led by a superb 130-ball knock of 174 runs from Prerak Mankad, Saurashtra beat Chandigarh by 66 runs in the Elite Group E match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy tie at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday
Chandigarh RLA extends deadline to get HSRPs to Sept 30
By Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 12:34 AM IST
The decision has been taken to avoid rush at the RLA office and other centres amid a spike in Covid-19 cases in the city
Kargil War veteran among two held for drug peddling in Mohali
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 12:31 AM IST
The crime investigating agency of Mohali police on Saturday arrested two drug smugglers, including a Kargil War veteran, from Zirakpur and recovered 500 grams of opium and 1,920 habit-forming tablets from their possession
Chandigarh admn gears up for next phase of Covid vaccination
By HT Correspondents, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON FEB 28, 2021 12:29 AM IST
Limited on-site registrations planned for first day; drive to pick up pace on Tuesday after online registrations on Monday
Celebs have greater responsibility of choosing their words in public: HC on Yuvraj’s plea
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON FEB 27, 2021 11:57 PM IST
The Punjab and Haryana high court has said that celebrities have greater responsibility in using a term in public or social media platforms as the same can be misinterpreted
Navigating loneliness in life’s twilight
By Wg Cdr DPS Bajwa
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 11:28 PM IST
It is man’s nature to be gregarious
In a first, 60 NGOs come together at expo in Ludhiana
By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 11:24 PM IST
Gathered at Nehru Rose Garden, NGOs apprised visitors of the various causes they are pursuing like helping the disabled, underprivileged children and the elderly
Roundabout: Poetics of protest - then and now
By Nirupama Dutt
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 11:20 PM IST
Let no one mock the mad man, the lover or the poet for it is such passion that is woven into words to make a change for the better