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AAP hits back at Sukhbir over power tariff claims

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:26 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday refuted the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal’s claim regarding power tariffs and industrial policies in Punjab, claiming that their government in the state was cleaning the mess it inherited.

AAP senior spokesperson Neel Garg, while blaming the SAD-BJP regime’s abysmal track record, alleged that they left behind a legacy of corruption, inefficiency and debt. (HT File)

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Haryana CM visits former Guj CM Vijay Rupani’s home

The chief minister said that the recent plane crash in Ahmedabad was an extremely unfortunate incident and beyond imagination.

Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini meets former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani's wife Anjali Rupani and son Rushabh Rupani, and expressed condolences on his demise, in Gandhinagar on Thursday. (ANI)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Srinagar: Allow Shabir Shah’s kin to be present during his surgery: Mehbooba to Centre

The former chief minister of J&K took to social networking site X to inform about Shah’s illness, who has been in incarceration since 2017

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Bathinda: Unions firming up plan to reignite farmer agitation

Ever since the eviction from Shamhu and Khanauri border points in March, BKU Ekta Ugrahan and Sidhupur have taken up causes like opposing a sewage pipeline, resisting land consolidation, and demanding justice in a custodial death case

Following a crackdown by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, two factions of the Bhartiya Kisan Unions — Ekta Ugrahan and Sidhupur — are trying to revive the farmer’s movement, making Bathinda a hotbed of their activities. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:20 AM IST

ByVishal Joshi, Bathinda

OGW detected in face recognition system in Anantnag, nabbed

Police said that the individual, a resident of Seer Hamdan (police station Mattan jurisdiction) with a prior FIR registered in 2005, was working as a carpenter

The arrested was handed over to the Pahalgam police station for further legal action, they added. (File)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Panchkula family defrauded of ₹1 crore

The victim saw an ED raid at their house last year following which they paid ₹1 crore to two persons who claimed to be middlemen and assured the family to get them out of the investigation

The Chandimandir police have registered an FIR for cheating and criminal breach of trust.

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

HT Explainer: Why are Haryana agri varsity students up in arms

The protest has drawn widespread attention due to allegations of assault, administrative inaction, and political interference.

Students at CCSHAU, Hisar continue their protest for the tenth day on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:14 AM IST

BySunil Rahar, Rohtak

Jammu: Omar reviews delivery of essential services

During the meeting, Jammu divisional commissioner Ramesh Kumar briefed the CM and gave presentation on the functioning of different departments and their action plan for summer preparedness

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Delay in capex budget hampers devp in Jammu

A district commissioner said that there has been a two months delay despite the sharing of budget ceilings by the government for the district’s Capex plans

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:10 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

A Sreenivas is Haryana chief electoral officer

A Sreenivas, secretary (energy department) and managing director (Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited) has been appointed as the chief electoral officer (CEO) of Haryana, replacing Pankaj Agarwal

Haryana government had also given Pankaj Agarwal, CEO Haryana, the charge of principal secretary (agriculture and farmers welfare) subject to the concurrence of the election commission of India. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Lured with free ration, couple loses jewellery, phone to fraudsters

Assured free ration or ₹2,000 from a benefactor for the victims, the accused took their phone and jewellery while claiming that the benefactor, upon seeing their valuables, won’t consider them as poor; they fled later

An FIR under Sections 316(2), 318(4) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered at the Sector 26 police station.

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Bengaluru passengers face disruptions as Air India cuts int'l services: Report

Air India has made significant changes to its flight schedule, affecting international routes from Bengaluru.

Air India announced on June 18 that it would be reducing long and ultra-long-haul services by 15 per cent. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)

Bengaluru

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 10:06 AM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Yamini C S, Bengaluru

Quota report sent to law dept: Oppn accuses J&K govt of delaying tactics

After the cabinet meeting that was chaired by J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday evening the reservation report was sent to law department

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:04 AM IST

ByMir Ehsan/ Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar

Fazilka admn launches Project AAS to motivate drug addicts for treatment

“While police are cutting off the supply chain of drugs, this initiative focuses on healing those already affected. Project AAS will be a ray of hope for the youth and their families who want to come out of this dark phase,” Deputy commissioner said.

The Fazilka civil and police administration on Thursday launched ‘Project AAS’, an outreach initiative aimed at connecting with drug addicts, motivating them to undergo treatment, and reintegrating them into mainstream. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Bathinda

Six new milk plants to be set up in Himachal: Sukhu

To boost the dairy production these societies could play a crucial role in providing employment and self employment opportunities to the youth in the dairy sector

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (File)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 10:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

21k participate in ‘CM di Yogshala’ event in Jalandhar

“It was heartening to see people from all walks of life participating enthusiastically in this mega event. The ‘CM di Yogshala’ is serving as a stepping stone towards building a healthier and more vibrant Punjab,” Health minister Dr Balbir Singh said.

As many as 21,000 yoga enthusiasts participated in a state-level ‘CM Di Yogshala’ event held at the PAP Ground in Jalandhar on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Punjab: Monsoon round the corner, but Mohali road gullies not cleaned yet

According to Mohali deputy mayor Kuljeet Singh Bedi, it is strange that officials start the cleaning work at the eleventh hour every year. They should be held responsible for the mess, he adds.

Most of the gullies in the city have been awaiting cleaning. Pictured are a few clogged drain covers in Phase 11, Mohali. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:54 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Mohali

Four arrested in Kapurthala jewellery shop robbery case

SSP said a team was formed under the supervision of SP Prabhjot Singh Virk. “Using technical cell support and human intelligence, the primary accused, Jonny of Ferozepur was taken into custody from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh,” he said.

In Kapurthala, police have arrested four people in connection with a robbery at a jewellery shop where gold ornaments worth over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>60 lakh were stolen on June 8. (Getty Images/ Representational image)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kapurthala

Amit Shah arrives in Bengaluru to inaugurate Adichunchanagiri University campus

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's Bengaluru visit marks a significant step in enhancing higher education infrastructure with the inauguration of the University.

Bengaluru

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:50 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S, Bengaluru

US student visas: Applicants’ online activity to be reviewed

The Trump administration last month temporarily halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the US while preparing to expand the screening of their activity on social media, officials said.

The US State Department said on Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review. (AFP File)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:50 AM IST

ByAgencies, Washington

Now, Neeraj Bharti threatens to contest against father

The minister said transfer is a big Pandora’s box in all the departments, especially in education, and sometimes unworthy people get involved in transfers, tarnishing the image of the elected representatives as well as the government

Kumar, a six-time MLA and former member of Parliament, said he denounced making transfers as an occupation and stressed the need for a policy on transfer. (File)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:48 AM IST

ByHTC, Shimla

After Bengaluru stampede, Karnataka govt to discuss new bills on crowd control

Karnataka cabinet to discuss key bills, including crowd control with penalties up to three years imprisonment, following a deadly stampede.

Bengaluru

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 09:49 AM IST

PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S, Bengaluru

At 35.2 deg C, Srinagar logs highest June temp in over 20 years

The meteorological centre in Srinagar said that it was the hottest in the Himalayan valley at 35.2 degree Celsius, some 6.8 notches above normal

Srinagar recorded the third highest June temperature recorded in history and second highest since June 2005. (PTI)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:42 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

Farmers facing shortage of DAP: Hooda

In a statement, the Congress leader said that there is a huge shortage of DAP in Sonepat, Jhajjar, Fatehabad, Hisar and Rohtak districts.

He said the total consumption of DAP in Rohtak district is 1.70 lakh quintals, but the availability is comparatively less. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Boil and filter water in Kurla before use for 4 days from Monday: BMC

Water supply will be shifted on Monday, July 23, for those from areas in the L and S ward. As a precautionary measure, the civic body has asked citizens to take extra steps to ensure their water is safe

On completing structural repairs on Powai reservoir’s compartment No. 2 the BMC plans to shift water supply to the tank and begin repairs on the reservoir’s compartment No. 1 (Pramod Thakur/HT Photo)

Mumbai

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

State launches ‘mobile squad’ to help street kids and orphans

The state government has approved an initiative that will identify street children in the state, who are either orphaned, destitute or come from extremely underprivileged backgrounds, and gently support them to amalgamate into the mainstream.

Mumbai

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:34 AM IST

ByFaisal Malik

Sonepat civil hospital: Staff accused of taking bribe for issuing birth, death certificates, probe ordered

Principal medical officer at Sonepat Civil Hospital Dr Sandeep Lathwal confirmed that two bribery complaints have been received and a probe is underway.

Sonepat health authorities have launched an investigation after two separate complaints alleged bribery in the issuance of birth and death certificates at the civil hospital. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Monsoon to advance in parts of Himachal in next 2-3 days: IMD

A wet spell is also very likely to commence over Himachal from June 20 to 25 and the weather office has issued a heavy rain alert in various districts of the state for the upcoming days

Locals and tourists enjoy strolling on The Ridge in Shimla on Thursday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:30 AM IST

ByDar Ovais, Dharamshala

Failed MU law students discover that answer sheets were not fully evaluated

After the results, announced nearly a month and a half after the exam, showed these unexpectedly low marks, the students requested photocopies of their answer sheets. They were shocked to find that responses worth nearly 50 out of 75 marks were marked as ‘NA’ (Not Assessed) during the online evaluation process

Mumbai

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:28 AM IST

ByNiraj Pandit

Kurukshetra case: STF arrests 3 for murder of liquor contractor, rivalry angle suspected

Police officials said that all three were picked up in a joint operation based on specific leads developed during the investigation.

The arrested suspects have been identified as Sujal from Indri (Karnal), Shubam Khurana of Shahabad, and Baljinder Singh alias “Mangu” of Barara (Ambala). (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday refuted the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal’s claim regarding power tariffs and industrial policies in Punjab, claiming that their government in the state was cleaning the mess it inherited.

The chief minister said that the recent plane crash in Ahmedabad was an extremely unfortunate incident and beyond imagination.

The former chief minister of J&K took to social networking site X to inform about Shah’s illness, who has been in incarceration since 2017

Ever since the eviction from Shamhu and Khanauri border points in March, BKU Ekta Ugrahan and Sidhupur have taken up causes like opposing a sewage pipeline, resisting land consolidation, and demanding justice in a custodial death case

Police said that the individual, a resident of Seer Hamdan (police station Mattan jurisdiction) with a prior FIR registered in 2005, was working as a carpenter

The victim saw an ED raid at their house last year following which they paid ₹1 crore to two persons who claimed to be middlemen and assured the family to get them out of the investigation

The protest has drawn widespread attention due to allegations of assault, administrative inaction, and political interference.

During the meeting, Jammu divisional commissioner Ramesh Kumar briefed the CM and gave presentation on the functioning of different departments and their action plan for summer preparedness

A district commissioner said that there has been a two months delay despite the sharing of budget ceilings by the government for the district’s Capex plans

A Sreenivas, secretary (energy department) and managing director (Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited) has been appointed as the chief electoral officer (CEO) of Haryana, replacing Pankaj Agarwal

Assured free ration or ₹2,000 from a benefactor for the victims, the accused took their phone and jewellery while claiming that the benefactor, upon seeing their valuables, won’t consider them as poor; they fled later

Air India has made significant changes to its flight schedule, affecting international routes from Bengaluru.

After the cabinet meeting that was chaired by J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday evening the reservation report was sent to law department

“While police are cutting off the supply chain of drugs, this initiative focuses on healing those already affected. Project AAS will be a ray of hope for the youth and their families who want to come out of this dark phase,” Deputy commissioner said.

To boost the dairy production these societies could play a crucial role in providing employment and self employment opportunities to the youth in the dairy sector

“It was heartening to see people from all walks of life participating enthusiastically in this mega event. The ‘CM di Yogshala’ is serving as a stepping stone towards building a healthier and more vibrant Punjab,” Health minister Dr Balbir Singh said.

According to Mohali deputy mayor Kuljeet Singh Bedi, it is strange that officials start the cleaning work at the eleventh hour every year. They should be held responsible for the mess, he adds.

SSP said a team was formed under the supervision of SP Prabhjot Singh Virk. “Using technical cell support and human intelligence, the primary accused, Jonny of Ferozepur was taken into custody from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh,” he said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's Bengaluru visit marks a significant step in enhancing higher education infrastructure with the inauguration of the University.

The Trump administration last month temporarily halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the US while preparing to expand the screening of their activity on social media, officials said.

The minister said transfer is a big Pandora’s box in all the departments, especially in education, and sometimes unworthy people get involved in transfers, tarnishing the image of the elected representatives as well as the government

Karnataka cabinet to discuss key bills, including crowd control with penalties up to three years imprisonment, following a deadly stampede.

The meteorological centre in Srinagar said that it was the hottest in the Himalayan valley at 35.2 degree Celsius, some 6.8 notches above normal

In a statement, the Congress leader said that there is a huge shortage of DAP in Sonepat, Jhajjar, Fatehabad, Hisar and Rohtak districts.

Water supply will be shifted on Monday, July 23, for those from areas in the L and S ward. As a precautionary measure, the civic body has asked citizens to take extra steps to ensure their water is safe

The state government has approved an initiative that will identify street children in the state, who are either orphaned, destitute or come from extremely underprivileged backgrounds, and gently support them to amalgamate into the mainstream.

Principal medical officer at Sonepat Civil Hospital Dr Sandeep Lathwal confirmed that two bribery complaints have been received and a probe is underway.

A wet spell is also very likely to commence over Himachal from June 20 to 25 and the weather office has issued a heavy rain alert in various districts of the state for the upcoming days

Police officials said that all three were picked up in a joint operation based on specific leads developed during the investigation.

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