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Four injured in explosion in Amritsar-Howrah Mail coach

As per Government Railway Police (GRP) officials, the explosion on Amritsar-Howrah Mail train seems to have been caused by firecrackers stuffed in a bucket.

Amritsar-Howrah Mail explosion: One of the injured at the district hospital in Fatehgarh Sahib on Sunday. All injured are stated to be stable. (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 07:00 AM IST
By, Patiala

Ludhiana: VB nabs sub-inspector for taking 15,000 bribe

Officials said that SI Mandeep Singh, posted as in-charge of Nabipur police post, which falls under the Sirhind police station in Fatehgarh Sahib district, was arrested following a complaint by a Ludhiana resident

The accused sub-inspector in VB in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 06:04 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Fatehgarh Sahib college gets NMC nod for 50 MBBS seats

With this, the state has 11 private colleges from this session against the four government institutions. Out of the total 1,550 MBBS seats in Punjab, private institutions have 850 seats.

RIMT Medical College and Hospital in Fatehgarh Sahib, which has received the letter of permission from the NMC, is said to have applied for 100 seats but received approval for 50.
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 09:18 AM IST
By, Patiala

Punjab origin athlete to represent Canada in Paris Olympics

Jessica Gaudreault will be a part of Canada’s water polo team at the Paris Olympics 2024. Born in Ottawa, Canada, Jessica will be the national team goalkeeper

The 30-year-old athlete Jessica will be an integral part of Canada women’s water polo team. She started playing water polo in 2008 at the age of 14. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 05:02 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Need more AAP MPs to raise Punjab’s voice in House: Chadha

According to AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, he has been raising issues concerning Punjab but more partners (MPs) are needed to amplify the voice.

AAP MP Raghav Chadha during a roadshow in Fatehgarh Sahib constituency on Monday. (PTI)
Updated on May 28, 2024 08:20 AM IST

BJP announces Gejja Ram Valmiki as candidate from Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha seat

With this, the saffron party has declared candidates for all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, which are scheduled to vote in the seventh and the last phase on June 1

Gejja Ram Valmiki
Updated on May 11, 2024 07:56 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Vote for GP if you want your voice to reach Parliament: Bhagwant Mann

In Fatehgarh Sahib, where he held a road show in favour of AAP nominee Gurpreet Singh GP, the Punjab CM said that GP is a down-to-earth person, he hails from a poor background and if elected to power, he will take the voice of the poor to the Parliament.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann with AAP’s Fatehgarh Sahib nominee Gurpreet Singh GP during a roadshow on Friday. (Photo:X)
Updated on May 03, 2024 08:02 AM IST
By, Ludhiana/phagwara

Trespass, extortion charges: HC stays proceedings against DSP, seeks response from Punjab Police

The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought an affidavit from Fatehgarh Sahib senior superintendent of police (SSP) on findings recorded by the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) in a case involving a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), Ramandeep Singh

The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought an affidavit from Fatehgarh Sahib senior superintendent of police (SSP) on findings recorded by the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) in a case involving a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), Ramandeep Singh.
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 08:34 AM IST

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

Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal, who quit the Congress, being welcomed into the Aam Aadmi Party by chief minister Bhagwant Mann at his official residence in Chandigarh on Friday. (HT Photo)
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.

Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Arjun Munda, Nityanand Rai and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann hold a meeting with farmer leaders, in Chandigarh on Thursday. (ANI)
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 06:50 AM IST
By, 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

Concretisation of the canal will increase the area under canal irrigation by decreasing water wastage. (HT FILE)
Published on Sep 09, 2023 10:52 PM IST
By, 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

Punjab revenue, rehabilitation and disaster management minister Bram Shanker Jimpa on Saturday said that chief minister Bhagwant Mann has released <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>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

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday handed over cheques for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>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.

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. (ANI)
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.

An aerial view of the flood-affected areas of Rupnagar following heavy rainfall, in Rupnagar on Monday. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:31 AM IST
By, 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

Rescue team members shift flood-affected people to a safer place after overflow of the Badi Nadi river following incessant rainfall, in Patiala on Monday. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:22 AM IST
By, 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

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

While drinking and dancing at Phase 1 hotel in Mohali, the accused pulled out a revolver and fired two shots in the air, sending other customers scurrying for cover. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on May 02, 2023 03:00 AM IST
By, 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

The Fatehgarh Sahib police lodged a Zero FIR against the accused and transferred the matter to Ludhiana police for further action. (Getty images)
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 11:19 PM IST
By, 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.

A farmer works in a wheat field during harvesting season, in Amritsar on Wednesday. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 01:18 AM IST
By, 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

A 50-year-old woman was seriously injured after being attacked with a sickle by two men who were allegedly told by a sorcerer that human sacrifice would make them wealthy, police said Thursday. (Image for representational purpose)
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 01:14 AM IST
ByPress Trust of India, Chandigarh

Crop-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

The trend emerged after the state agriculture department compiled the reports of 131 crop-cutting experiments for which samples were drawn when the wheat was completely ripe. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 12:21 AM IST
By, 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

The vehicle that mowed down seven pilgrims in Khuralgarh Sahib on Thursday. (Harpreet Kaur/HT Photo)
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.

Farmers use a combine harvester in a wheat field during harvesting season in Amritsar on Wednesday. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 01:26 AM IST
By, 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

on Monday, 60,000-tonne grain arrived in state mandis, which took the total arrivals to 82,000 tonnes. Procurement in the state started in 1,872 mandis on April 1. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 12:23 AM IST
ByVishal Joshi, Bathinda

Punjab 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

The number of active cases in Punjab increased to 584 on Friday. (AFP)
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 10:52 PM IST
ByPress Trust of India, Chandigarh

Notice 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

Punjab education minister Harjot Bains.
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

Girls team representing Ludhiana in Senior Punjab State Baseball Championship. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 10:24 PM IST
By, 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

A gang of men were involved in stealing a car at knifepoint near Decathlon in Zirakpur.(Getty Images/iStockphoto/For representation)
Updated on Sep 28, 2020 11:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mohali | By

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

The decomposed body of school teacher Jyoti Kumari, 40, was found in her government accommodation on September 16 and (right) her husband, Mandeep Singh, 42, who is absconding with their younger son, is the prime suspect.(HT Photo)
Published on Sep 18, 2020 01:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By
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