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Punjab deputy CLP leader Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal quits Congress, joins AAP
After ex-Congress MLA from Bassi Pathana Gurpreet Singh GP, Dr Chabbewal is the second prominent Congress leader to join the AAP in a week in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 12:16 PM IST
Union ministers assure farmers to ‘study framework’ for guaranteed MSP
During the marathon meeting that went on late into night, the farmers remained adamant that the Centre fulfill their demands immediately. This, even as the ministers tried to get across the point that it is not conducive at the moment as the Lok Sabha election schedule could be announced any time now, which would bring into force the model code of conduct as a result of which the government can’t announce policy decisions.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Ludhiana: Concrete lining work begins at Khanna canal
97.48 km long Khanna distributary, originating from Samrala Major of Bhakra main line, covers an area of 72,202 acres and has a capacity of 175 cusecs of water
Published on Sep 09, 2023 10:52 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
₹285 cr released for flood relief in Punjab, says minister Jimpa
Punjab revenue, rehabilitation and disaster management minister Bram Shanker Jimpa on Saturday said that chief minister Bhagwant Mann has released ₹285.32 crore to all 23 districts of Punjab to compensate the flood damage till August 31
Updated on Sep 03, 2023 12:10 AM IST
Punjab CM gives cheques for ₹1 cr each to kin of armymen killed in Ladakh mishap
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday handed over cheques for ₹1 crore each as financial assistance to family members of two armymen killed in a road accident in Ladakh Leh on August 19
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 01:09 AM IST
Pall of gloom descends on Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib village
Gunner Tarandeep Singh was among nine soldiers who were killed when an army truck skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Leh district of Ladakh on Saturday.
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 01:11 AM IST
Flood fury: Punjab in deep waters, army steps in for rescue ops
15 NDRF and 2 SDRF teams along with 12 army columns have been deployed in Punjab to carry out rescue operations in the worst affected districts due to heavy rains. Schools have been ordered to be closed till July 13, and land near rivers and canals have been inundated. Power and water supply have been affected, and authorities are working to bring affected people to safety.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:31 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
NDRF, SDRF teams, 12 columns of army carry out rescue ops in Punjab
According to DGP Gaurav Yadav, these teams have scaled up rescue and evacuation operations in flood-ravaged districts in the state
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Punjab: Planning officer among 3 PUDA officials held graft
The Punjab vigilance bureau (VB) on Monday nabbed planning officer posted at the office of district town planner, Fatehgarh Sahib, Manveer Singh for accepting bribe from an Amloh resident
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 12:42 AM IST
Man partying with friends opens fire at Mohali hotel
The hotel authorities informed the Mohali police, but before their arrival, the accused, along with his seven friends left the premises, while his six other friends continued to dance at the venue
Updated on May 02, 2023 03:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Ludhiana: 32-yr-old man held for sexually harassing minor stepdaughter
In her complaint, the 17-year-old girl said her mother had divorced her father and married the accused, while she has been living with her biological father
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 11:19 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Despite rain loss, wheat yield set to cross 160 lakh tonnes, says Agri dept
The total wheat yield in Punjab is expected to cross 160 lakh tonnes in the current rabi season. The state agriculture department has pegged production based on crop-cutting experiments.
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 01:18 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
‘Human sacrifice’ bid on woman in Punjab, two arrested
Inspector general of police (IGP), Ropar Range, Gurpreet Singh Bhullar identified the arrested accused as Kuldeep Singh alias Keepa and Jasvir Singh alias Jassi, both residents of Ferozepur village in Fatehgarh Sahib, about 40km from here
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 01:14 AM IST
, Chandigarh
Press Trust of IndiaCrop-cutting experiments: Initial estimates show 12% jump in wheat yield
Average wheat yield in Punjab during the current rabi season for which harvesting is underway has been pegged at 47.25 quintals per hectare, which is 19.28 quintals per acre
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 12:21 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Truck mows down 7 UP pilgrims in Garhshankar
The incident took place around 2am when the pilgrims, who had come to Khuralgarh Sahib to pay obeisance at Guru Ravidas shrine on the Baisakhi eve, were going on foot towards a holy pond, 2km from the shrine
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 12:33 AM IST
Wheat arrival picks up in Punjab mandis
Punjab's wheat arrival this season is far behind last year's at 15.05 lakh tonnes due to rain, hailstorms and wind damage. The state has so far procured 1.94 lakh tonnes across 1,111 mandis. Arrival is expected to pick up by the end of the week as full-scale harvesting begins. The state government will also own the value cut imposed on damaged wheat crops due to the weather, announced Bhagwant Mann, Punjab's chief minister, via Twitter. The value cut will cost an estimated INR60 crore ($8m) for the 100-120 lakh tonnes of crop expected to reach the mandis.
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 01:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Wheat procurement begins on slow note in southwest Punjab
As day’s temperature has started rising, we expect harvesting to pick up in 2-3 days: Bathinda mandi officer
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 12:23 AM IST
, Bathinda
Vishal JoshiPunjab reports 159 new Covid cases
Among the new cases, 51 were reported from Mohali, 18 from Jalandhar, 15 from Ludhiana, 10 from Fatehgarh Sahib, nine from Patiala and eight each from Amritsar and Bathinda
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 10:52 PM IST
, Chandigarh
Press Trust of IndiaNotice to 30 pvt schools for fee norms violation
A total of 30 private schools across the state have been issued show-cause notices by education minister Harjot Bains for not following government instructions
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 01:04 AM IST
Senior Punjab State Baseball Championship: Ludhiana eves defeat Gurdaspur, bag trophy
The girls team representing Ludhiana in Senior Punjab State Baseball Championship defeated Gurdaspur by 12-2
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 10:24 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Carjacking at knifepoint in Zirakpur
Victim waiting at specified spot to meet uncle of woman he befriended on Facebook when five men turn up and steal his car after threatening him with a knife
Updated on Sep 28, 2020 11:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mohali | HT Correspondent
Chandigarh woman’s murder: Diary may hold crucial clues, nine-year-old son still untraced
Her elder son, who survived murder bid, worries for missing younger brother
Published on Sep 18, 2020 01:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | Shailee Dogra
Singing songs, gossiping, Covid-19 patients at Banur hospital keep spirits high
About 72 patients from all parts of Punjab, including Mohali, Fatehgarh Sahib and Rupnagar, have been isolated in special wards and are sharing lighthearted banter and stories from home
Published on May 03, 2020 08:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | Hillary Victor, Mohali
Fear of more rain gets farmers jittery amid delayed wheat procurement in Chandigarh
Close to 10,000 tonne wheat had been procured by the end of April last year, while this year, only 4,750 tonne has been procured
Updated on Apr 26, 2020 09:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | , Chandigarh
Rajanbir SinghNIA court frames charges against 3 BKI operatives
The NIA court framed charges against Ravinderpal Singh, alias Ravi, of Moga, Jagdev Singh, alias Sonu, of Fatehgarh Sahib, and Harcharan Singh of Delhi, while discharged Nishan Singh, alias Punia, as the investigating agency failed to file challan against him.
Published on Mar 17, 2020 10:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mohali | HT Correspondent, Mohali
‘Dereliction’ of duty: Punjab agro chairman conducts raids
The managing director and heads of the district-level offices have been asked to ensure that all officers and employees reach office on time
Updated on Mar 12, 2020 10:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent, Patiala/fatehgarh Sahib
Edu dept to offer door-to-door bus service for primary schools
The pilot project is being launched in Fatehgarh Sahib, Sangrur, Fazilka, Mansa and Jalandhar districts.
Published on Mar 11, 2020 09:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patiala | , Patiala
Harmandeep SinghHigh-velocity winds, rain lodge wheat crop, farmers worried
Farmers want Punjab govt to order revenue survey to assess loss to wheat crop, which is due for harvest next month; mustard crop faces brunt in Haryana
Published on Mar 06, 2020 10:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh |
HT Correspondents
CM gives nod for installation of statues of iconic figures
The CM also approved the proposal put forth by principal secretary, cultural affairs, Hussan Lal for installing the statue of BR Ambedkar by Punjab Technical University in and around Phagwara/Jalandhar.
Published on Mar 05, 2020 09:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Crime on the rise in Patiala: Five thefts reported in a day, four arrested
Raising concerns over regular incidents of thefts, resident welfare organisations met senior officials over the matter.
Published on Mar 03, 2020 06:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Patiala | HT Correspondent, Patiala