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]{Guru Ramdas Parkash Purb} Golden Temple sees largest footfall in 18 months
SGPC made arrangements on flower decoration and lighting, which proved a major draw for devotees at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The sangat also received the nagar kirtan with great enthusiasm and devotion
Published on Oct 21, 2021 09:47 PM IST
By Surjit Singh
Bihar Assembly celebration: Kovind lauds Prohibition, recalls his ties to state
Responding to chief minister Nitish Kumar’s remarks about his old Bihar ties since his stint as Governor, from where he was straightaway elevated to the country’s top position, Kovind said visiting Bihar always felt like homecoming and that he felt proud on being referred to as Bihari, as after the first President Dr Rajendra Prasad and former President Zakir Hussain, he had got the responsibility to take the rich legacy forward and got a lot of love and respect from the people.
Published on Oct 21, 2021 09:39 PM IST
By Arun Kumar
PU starts admission process for 22 PG vocational courses
As per notification issued by PU, applications have been invited in 22 post-graduation (PG) diploma and degree courses including master in personnel management and industrial relations, M.Ed, LLM, master in rural studies, master in business administration, social work, computer application, women studies, journalism and mass communication, library and information science.
Published on Oct 21, 2021 09:38 PM IST
By Megha
5 more from Bihar dead in Nainital landslide
On October 19, bodies of three migrant workers from West Champaran were recovered at Mukteshwar near Nainital town.
Published on Oct 21, 2021 09:30 PM IST
By Sandeep Bhaskar
Over 200 people taken ill after attending feast
Subdivisional officer (SDO) Ishtiyaq Ali Ansari said villagers fell ill after eating fish curry and rice served at a feast organised by mukhia candidate of Tazpur panchayat. They complained of abdominal pain, diarrhoea and vomiting, said Ansari.
Published on Oct 21, 2021 09:27 PM IST
Thieves tow away HDFC ATM with ₹20 lakh in Patna
An eyewitness said the suspects had their faces covered with towels. He alleged that two special auxillary police jawans on a patrol car neither chased them nor opened fire.
Published on Oct 21, 2021 09:27 PM IST
Bihar panchayat polls: Lack of power, infra hit biometric verification
On Wednesday, when the fourth phase of polls were held, the state poll panel directed district magistrates and other officials concerned to ensure that all polling stations have sockets and charging points fully functional so that polling staff do not face problems in charging their tabs for verifying voters, officials said.
Published on Oct 21, 2021 09:26 PM IST
Two booked for rape in Amritsar
The woman has alleged rape on pretext of marriage and has claimed that the accused also forced her to divorce her husband; police say raids are on to nab the accused
Published on Oct 21, 2021 08:06 PM IST
Road safety expert slams Punjab for poor enforcement of norms
Punjab road safety was poor as it did not have enough manpower; for instance, Soi added that there were only five motor vehicle inspectors for about 5 lakh heavy vehicles
Published on Oct 21, 2021 07:57 PM IST
Bhoa Cong MLA thrashes man for questioning performance; Punjab Police also joined in beating up the man.
A video of the incident of the incident between the Bhoa Cong MLA and the man is viral on social media; SAD has sought a criminal case against the legislator
Published on Oct 21, 2021 12:54 AM IST
Punjab cabinet meeting in Ludhiana on October 27
Ludhiana has been chosen for the Punjab Cabinet meeting due to its location, which is close to the venue of Progressive Punjab Investors Summit
Published on Oct 20, 2021 11:30 PM IST
{Allegations against Amarinder} Prove sincerity by breaking ties with Cong high command: SAD to Randhawa
The SAD has claimed that Randhawa’s charges against Amarinder would have sounded sincere had he not been a part of the inner circle of the former CM, when he had the chair
Published on Oct 20, 2021 11:21 PM IST
Fresh notices issued to 141 Patiala dairy units to shift, despite CM’s halt directive
Of 257 Patiala dairy units, 141 are to be shifted in the first phase; the project has hanging fire for 17 years with dairy units claiming now that proposed plot size in the new area is too small
Published on Oct 20, 2021 10:48 PM IST
Capt colluded with BJP even as Cong CM: Harsimrat
Harsimrat claimed that Capt and the other disgruntled Akali factions might join hands, but they would only end up serving as the B-team of the BJP.
Updated on Oct 20, 2021 10:38 PM IST
By Gagandeep Jassowal
{Vicky Middukhera murder} HC seeks senior officers’ response on gangster’s fear of fake encounter
The HC has posted the matter for November 2, with senior officers asked to file responses; Kaushal Chaudhry is lodged in a Sangrur jail.
Updated on Oct 20, 2021 11:14 PM IST
Farmers stage dharna after Haryana bans entry of paddy-laden vehicles
Angry farmers sat on dharna in the middle of Shamli’s Bidauli bridge, which connects UP to Haryana, and blocked traffic movement by parking over 150 paddy-laden tractor trolleys
Published on Oct 20, 2021 10:22 PM IST
By S Raju, Meerut
No talks on with Capt: Dhindsa on Punjab poll alliance
Dhindsa added that he had not even spoken with former CM Capt Amarinder Singh for 3-4 years; he was responding to Capt’s statement on his plan to forge a tie-up with like-minded parties
Published on Oct 20, 2021 09:59 PM IST
Property dealer dies as illegal gun goes off accidentally at family party in Prayagraj
Property dealer’s friend was showing him how to handle a pistol during which the firearm went off resulting in his death, say Prayagraj police
Updated on Oct 20, 2021 09:34 PM IST
Oct rain wreaks havoc on ready paddy crop in Bihar
Chief minister Nitish Kumar too held a meeting with senior officials to review the loss of crops due to rains on Wednesday evening.
Published on Oct 20, 2021 09:33 PM IST
By Aditya Nath Jha and Bishnu K Jha, Purnia/darbhanga/ara
5 MPs elected on forged caste certificates: Manjhi
Manjhi claimed 15-20 per cent of quota benefits for Dalits in jobs and even local body polls are usurped by others on the basis of forged caste certificates.
Published on Oct 20, 2021 09:32 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, Patna/delhi
Prayagraj: Drive against spurious liquor smuggling intensified, vigil enhanced on highways
An intense checking drive has been launched in Prayagraj against smuggling of spurious liquor on highways and alternate routes that may be used by liquor smugglers during the festive season.
Published on Oct 20, 2021 09:23 PM IST
Lucknow: Anti-terrorism squad busts inter-state gang of arms suppliers, one arrested
The Anti-Terrorism Squad and other agencies, including Special Task Force, have been directed to keep a vigil on movement of firearms suppliers
Published on Oct 20, 2021 09:13 PM IST
Punjab minister Ashu warns officials against corruption in paddy procurement
Punjab minister Ashu has added that the lifting of paddy has to be a smooth with all milling norms to be followed and the welfare of the farmers to be the main focus
Published on Oct 20, 2021 07:00 PM IST
29-year-old biker killed in Landran hit-and-run mishap
The victim and his cousin were commuting on a motorcycle from Kharar to Rajpura, when the accident took place in Landran
Published on Oct 20, 2021 04:35 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Mohali
Sangrur farmers remove uneven slabs acting as road dividers
Sangrur farmers even got a JCB and other machines to ensure the road safety hazard was removed and caused no further problem for residents
Published on Oct 20, 2021 01:35 AM IST
Min temp in Pune stays below 20 deg C
PUNE With the monsoon gone, four of six weather stations in Pune reported a drop in temperature on Tuesday
Published on Oct 20, 2021 01:24 AM IST
By Namrata Devikar
GNDU, NDA sign MoU to ensure boarded out cadets continue studying with losing year
Authorities say candidates withdraw out of training at NDA for various reasons; tie-ups with varsities like GNDU help boarded out cadets explore other options in a better manner
Published on Oct 20, 2021 01:23 AM IST
Man ends life in Amritsar police lock-up
The SHO probing the case has said the man accused the blanket given to him to commit the suicide, and wrote on lock-up walls that he was victim of a conspiracy
Published on Oct 20, 2021 01:15 AM IST
Cong govt in Punjab should implement, rather than talk: AAP
Kultar Singh Sandhwan has also claimed that the new CM was behaving as if the previous four years, it was not the Congress that was in power
Published on Oct 20, 2021 01:00 AM IST