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Published on May 21, 2025 09:44 AM IST

Last year on the same day, the maximum power demand was 13,125 MW. PSPCL officials said the maximum power demand in the state is likely to touch 17,300 MW this year during the paddy season – which would start on June 1.

Volunteers distribute water to train passengers on a hot summer day in Jalandhar on Tuesday. (PTI)

ByKaram Prakash, Patiala

HPPCL chief engineer’s death: Don’t file chargesheet without our permission, HC tells Himachal police

The bench of justice Ajay Mohan Goel, during resumed hearing of the petition seeking Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into Negi’s death filed by his wife Kiran Negi, said, “It is clarified that challan shall not be filed by police without the leave of the court”

Advocate general Anup Rattan had objected to sharing the report with petitioner at this stage, arguing that it is still pending consideration by the government. The court will hear arguments in this regard on Wednesday (Representational image)

Published on May 21, 2025 09:42 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Pahalgam terror attack: HC dismisses PIL seeking martyr status for victims

Twenty-six tourists were killed last month when terrorists opened fire in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam. The terror attack led to an armed conflict between India and Pakistan, raising fears of an all-out war, before an agreement was reached on May 10.

The plea had also sought a declaration to rename the attack site as “Memorable Martyrs/Shaheed Hindu Valley Tourist Place” to honour the memory of the slain tourists and “embed their sacrifice in national consciousness”.

Published on May 21, 2025 09:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

‘Heart Lamp’ becomes first Kannada title to win International Booker Prize

The collection offers a powerful portrayal of the resilience, resistance, humour, and solidarity among women in patriarchal communities in southern India.

Banu Mushtaq, author of 'Heart Lamp' left, and Deepa Bhasthi pose for photographers upon arrival for the International Booker Prize, in London.(AP)

Bengaluru

Updated on May 21, 2025 09:39 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

HP board to revise Class 12 English paper result

Board secretary Vishal Sharma on Tuesday said “human error” led to discrepancies in the evaluation of the English paper for some students

The results of Class 12 exams conducted by the HPBOSE in March, were declared on Saturday. (HT File)

Published on May 21, 2025 09:38 AM IST

ByDar Ovais, Dharamshala

No evidence of murder, rape in college girl’s case: Police probe

Senior superintendent of police Amneet Kondal says that a special investigation team is still investigating the matter and a chargesheet will be filed in the court soon

The body of the 19-year-old girl was fished out from a canal in Maur on March 12.

Published on May 21, 2025 09:36 AM IST

ByVishal Joshi, Bathinda

Water contamination: Resampling underway in 8 Sangrur schools

The findings prompted the administration to order a new round of testing in the affected schools. Sources said most of the schools use reverse osmosis (RO) systems to purify water, but the water samples were taken reportedly from submersible pumps that draw underground water.

Published on May 21, 2025 09:34 AM IST

ByMuskan, Sangrur

His science fiction legacy remains ahead of its time

Beyond his pioneering work in cosmology, Narlikar was celebrated for popularising science in Marathi through fiction, essays, and accessible non-fiction

Even as the scientific community mourns the passing of Dr Jayant Narlikar, many are revisiting his Marathi science fiction works that anticipated global crises long before it occurred. (HT)

Published on May 21, 2025 09:32 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Yudh Nashian Virudh: 125 arrested, 7kg heroin seized across Punjab

According to the police, 7,673 people with substance use disorder have been convinced to undergo de-addiction treatment since March 1 when the drive was started

Special DGP Arpit Shukla said the raids resulted in recovery of 7.6-kg heroin, 2-kg opium and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11.84 lakh drug money from the possession of the arrested drug smugglers.

Published on May 21, 2025 09:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

‘Dogma fighter’ who brought universe closer to India

Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, cosmologist of global renown, was also passionate science communicator, and staunch believer in questioning dogma—scientific or otherwise

Published on May 21, 2025 09:24 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Sambhal violence: Property attachment notices served on five absconding accused

The action follows a proclamation issued by the local court under Section 84 of the BNS, which allows for the attachment of property belonging to individuals who are absconding from justice

Published on May 21, 2025 09:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

Astrophysicist who proposed alternative to Big Bang theory passes away at 86

Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, one of India’s most respected astrophysicists and a tireless science communicator, passed away in Pune early Tuesday morning. He was 86.

Published on May 21, 2025 09:20 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

‘Data is accurate’: UPPCL dismisses allegations about inflated losses as baseless

UPPCL also clarified that expenses are recorded online via ERP with no manual override, and the balance sheet is prepared as per accounting standards.

Disciplinary action has been taken in cases of data manipulation, says UPPCL. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Published on May 21, 2025 09:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Help Punjab get rid of corruption, drugs: Mann to new recruits

The 450 recruits belong to departments of housing, agriculture, water resources, sports and youth services, local government, Health and family welfare, school education, water supply and sanitation, and excise and taxation

Published on May 21, 2025 09:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Install traffic lights with countdown timers at key crossings, says DC

The meeting was convened to enhance road safety and ensure safer urban mobility with a focus on the urgent need for enhanced traffic regulation, pedestrian safety, and infrastructure improvements across Chandigarh

Published on May 21, 2025 09:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Only 93 Lucknow hotels, restaurants fire-safe, rest all ticking bombs

Many of the unregulated hotels are located in Charbagh, Arya Nagar, Moti Nagar, Pandariba, Naka Hindola, Hussainganj and Lal Kuan.

Most of the hotels in Charbagh are located in narrow lanes. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Published on May 21, 2025 09:12 AM IST

ByAnupam Srivastava, Lucknow

Driver killed as taxi falls into Mandi gorge

The deceased taxi driver was identified as Bhupendra Kumar, a resident of Dhar Jarol village in Janjheli, Thunag tehsil in Mandi

Mangled remains of the car after the accident in Mandi on Tuesday. (Birbal Sharma/HT)

Published on May 21, 2025 09:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Narlikar’s Newton apple tree tribute at IUCAA withered in Pune heat

Pune's IUCAA, founded by Jayant Narlikar, once hosted saplings from Newton's apple tree, symbolizing science's legacy. Current trees haven't borne fruit yet.

Professor Richard Ellis along with Jayant Narlikar as they planted authorised descendent of Newton’s apple tree at IUCAA in late 1990s. (HT)

Published on May 21, 2025 09:08 AM IST

ByYogesh Joshi

Handshake missing as retreat ceremony resumes at Attari

In the wake of the precision strikes at terror launch pads in Pakistan by Indian armed forces under Operation Sindoor, the BSF had suspended the beating retreat ceremonies at all joint check posts — Attari-Wagah (Amritsar), Hussainiwala (Ferozepur) and Sadki (Fazilka) — in Punjab nearly two weeks ago.

Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Attari-Wagah joint check post on India-Pakistan international border as Beating Retreat ceremony restarted on Tuesday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on May 21, 2025 09:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

From 165 km to 1,500 km, U.P. e-ways on high-speed growth

Uttar Pradesh's Ganga Expressway, spanning 594 km, will boost industrial growth, featuring advanced tech and security for commuters.

The Ganga Expressway project will cover 12 districts and 518 villages. It spans 7,453.15 hectares and is being readied at a total cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>36,230 crore (File)

Published on May 21, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

Mental Health Care Act, 2017: HC tells Punjab, Haryana to notify rules within sixty days

The court underlined that in the absence of framing of the rules by both Punjab and Haryana governments, the Act of 2017 will not be able to achieve its objective for which it has been promulgated.

The court was hearing a public interest litigation filed by Pushpanjali Trust, a welfare society seeking implementation of 2017 Act.

Published on May 21, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Himachal growers seek ban on Turkish apples

A delegation of the SKM called on Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhawan in Shimla and submitted a memorandum addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the governor

SKM convener Harish Chauhan apprised the governor that India imports apples from around 44 countries, with Turkey exporting nearly 1.29 lakh metric tonnes apples to India annually (HT File)

Published on May 21, 2025 09:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

‘Bengaluru too big to ...’: BBMP chief responds to calls for ELCITA model

BBMP chief emphasized the challenges of managing a large metropolis, but cautioned against directly comparing Bengaluru Electronic City.

Bengaluru

Published on May 21, 2025 09:00 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Chandigarh sizzles at 41°C

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the temperature will remain above 40°C in the coming days, even though there are chances of light rain today, due to an active Western Disturbance (WD) in the region.

A peacock spotted in Mohali on Tuesday. Temperatures soared to 41°C on Tuesday with the high humidity levels making it even worse. Met officials said the mercury is expected to remain above the 40-degree mark for the next few days. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

Published on May 21, 2025 09:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Relief for seniors, PwDs, Chandigarh administration allows lifts in multi-storey CHB units

In a letter to the chief executive officer (CEO) of the board, the UT estate office said the allottees are allowed to install lifts, provided the design is manually approved by a private architect empanelled with the Chandigarh administration. Before seeking design approval, the allottees must obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the CHB.

Published on May 21, 2025 08:56 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Pak army fired dud artillery shells: Defence spokesperson

This is an apt example of the shallow training standards of the Pakistan artillery and the false claims they make on world forums,defence spokesperson said

The Pakistan army, during the recent conflict from May 7 to 10, fired a 155 mm artillery shell with a plug instead of a fuse, a defence spokesperson said (HT Photo)

Published on May 21, 2025 08:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

SC seeks Haryana advocates body stand on appointment of ex-judge in poll tribunal

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said it had sought the views of the state bar council but got no response

The pleas were filed after allegations over the fairness and transparency in conducting elections in various district bar associations in Punjab and Haryana were raised. (File)

Delhi

Published on May 21, 2025 08:52 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi

In revised IPL play-offs schedule, Mullanpur stadium gets Qualifier 1, Eliminator

The BCCI has finalised Mullanpur and Ahmedabad as the two venues for the four play-off games of IPL 2025 after the schedule was revised on Tuesday following a brief suspension earlier this month due to border tensions between India and Pakistan

In Mullanpur, one game will be the much-awaited Qualifier 1 on May 29 featuring the top-two ranked sides, followed by an engrossing Eliminator clash on May 30. (HT File)

Published on May 21, 2025 08:50 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Well prepped Poonch Brigade was at heart of Op Sindoor: Commander

Addressing the media at Poonch, he said the Indian Army struck with unmatched precision and decimated six of nine critical terrorist targets opposite Poonch, Rajouri and Akhnoor on the intervening night of May 6 and 7.

Poonch Brigade Commander Brigadier Mudit Mahajan addressing the media on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Published on May 21, 2025 08:48 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

UP constable among 3 held with ₹1.5 cr demonetised notes

Moradabad police said they were probing the role of bank officials who helped racketeers in the exchange of illegal tenders

One of the three men arrested after they were found to be in possession of demonetised notes. (Sourced)