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Case against ‘yeshu yeshu’ pastor Bajinder Singh for harassment, mental torture

The NCW urged authorities to take prompt and striction against Bajinder Singh and also provide protection for the victim.

Punjabi pastor Bajinder Singh allegedly sexual harassed a young woman who attended his church service(Bajinder Singh/Facebook)

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 12:34 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Bulldozer justice: Punjab Police raze drug peddler’s property in Jalandhar

Punjab Police demolished a dhaba linked to drug smuggler Dharminder Singh in Jalandhar, part of a campaign against drug-related activities.

Punjab Police getting a dhaba belonging to habitual offender Dharminder Singh demolished in Jalandhar on Wednesday as part of its ongoing war against drugs. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 05, 2025 03:18 PM IST

ByNavrajdeep Singh

Jalandhar: ED arrests mastermind, wife in ₹3,558-crore investment scam

An ED spokesperson said the specific intelligence was gathered by the ED that Kharour and Dimple Kharour were trying to fly out of India to escape from investigation, however, due to an active look out circular against them, they were detained at the IGI Airport, New Delhi, and later both were arrested under section 19 of the PMLA.

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Jalandhar Zonal Office, arrested Sukhvinder Singh Kharour, CEO of VueNow Marketing Services Ltd, and his wife Dimple Kharour on Friday under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,558-crore cloud particle investment scam. (Representational image)

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Published on Mar 02, 2025 06:10 AM IST

ByNavrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar

International kabaddi player’s murder: 3 years on, Jalandhar police seize weapons used in crime

Jalandhar Rural senior superintendent of police (SSP) Harkamalpreet Singh Khakh said the questioning of shooters, Puneet Kumar and Narinder Kumar of Jalandhar, who had been arrested on January 28 this year, led to the recovery of two pistols and live ammunition. These will be sent for forensic examination.

Sandeep Singh Nangal Ambian was shot dead by assailants during a kabaddi tournament in Mallian Khurd village in Jalandhar on March 14, 2022. (HT File)

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Published on Feb 28, 2025 10:35 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Nine SSPs among 22 IPS officers shifted in Punjab

In a major reshuffle, the Punjab government on Friday transferred 22 IPS officers, including nine SSPs and a police commissioner

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Published on Feb 22, 2025 08:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

State govt announces ₹25L for Guru Ravidas charitable trust

Bhagat announced a grant of ₹25 lakh for Shri Guru Ravidas charitable trust and assured full support from the state government for future projects and encouraged the management to submit proposals for upcoming initiatives.

A state-level function was held to celebrate the 648th jayanti of Sri Guru Ravidas in Jalandhar on Wednesday. Cabinet minister Mohinder Bhagat joined the event as a special guest and emphasised the need to adopt the teachings of Sri Guru Ravidas for the creation of an ideal society. (HT File)

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Published on Feb 12, 2025 10:48 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Jalandhar: 17-year-old boy held for manufacturing country-made pistols

The Jalandhar commissionerate police have busted a country-made weapon manufacturing unit being run by a 17-year-old boy

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Published on Feb 10, 2025 07:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Phagwara mayoral polls today: Court grants pre-arrest bail to 21 Cong councillors amid political row

District Congress legal cell president Karanjot Singh Jhikka filed an application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking anticipatory bail, citing fears of false and fabricated FIRs against them due to their political involvement.

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Published on Feb 01, 2025 08:12 AM IST

ByNavrajdeep Singh

Security beefed up in Punjab ahead of Republic Day

Special director general of police (DGP), law and order, Arpit Shukla,stated that extensive security operations have been launched focusing on heightened surveillance in crowded areas, including markets and malls

Punjab Police is making continuous efforts to prevent the cross-border smuggling of drones, weapons, and drugs. (HT File)

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Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Punjab: 5 yrs jail, ₹1 lakh fine for those violating Chinese string ban, says Jalandhar DC

Action taken after banned Chinese string claimed life of a 45-year-old man while he was on his way to work. The string got caught around his neck and slit his throat.

The new directive allows kite flying only with cotton threads, free of sharp, metallic, or glass elements. (HT File)

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Updated on Jan 16, 2025 07:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Two youngsters shot dead by accomplice in Jalandhar, accused on the run

All three were wanted in attempt to murder case registered last month; they had an argument before accused pulled the trigger on the other two while they were asleep.

Police at the house where the double murder was carried out near Lamba Pind Chowk in Jalandhar on Saturday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 04, 2025 03:37 PM IST

ByNavrajdeep Singh

Punjab: Speeding cars claim 4 lives in road crashes in Jalandhar and Kapurthala

Four persons, including two women, died in separate road accidents in Jalandhar’s Goraya and Kapurthala district on Sunday night

The mangled remains of a car after the mishap on the Jalandhar-Ludhiana national highway near Goraya on Sunday night. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 31, 2024 05:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Farmers’ bandh throws life out of gear in Punjab; rail, bus services suspended

Call for shutdown from 7am to 4pm given by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha over the Centre not acting on the farmers’ demand for a legal guarantee for MSP.

Farmers blocking the Golden Gate entrance on the highway to Amritsar on Monday morning. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Published on Dec 30, 2024 11:57 AM IST

ByNavrajdeep Singh

Congress MLA’s nephew bludgeoned to death in Adampur, 3 arrested

The deceased has been identified as Sunil Kumar (25), a resident of Beas village in Jalandhar district.

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Updated on Dec 19, 2024 09:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Jalandhar: Two suffer bullet injuries in scuffle

Police have initiated an investigation into the matter and have identified the rival group member as Gurwinder Singh Baba, who was allegedly having a property dispute with the victims.

Police said a case has been registered under Section 109 (attempt to murder) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and other sections of the Arms Act against the accused.

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Updated on Dec 16, 2024 07:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Punjab municipal polls: AAP launches campaign for Jalandhar, Phagwara, comes up with 5-point agendas

After meeting Dera Beas head Gurinder Singh Dhillon, AAP’s state president Aman Arora and state vice-president Amansher Singh Sharry Kalsi held meetings with the local leadership of Jalandhar and Phagwara, before making formal announcement of the party manifesto.

AAP state president Aman Arora at the launch of party campaign in Jalandhar on Saturday. (HT File)

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Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:58 AM IST

ByNavrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar

Ludhiana: City players clinch 11 medals in table tennis tourney

In individual competitions, Naman Mehra clinched the title of men’s champion. Aryan Sachdeva claimed the title of U-17 boys champion, while Raghav Bhanot followed closely, finishing as the runner-up in the same category

A player being felicitated at the tournament in Jalandhar on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 11, 2024 09:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Punjab: Four cops injured in attack during raid, 11 arrested

Four policemen suffered minor injuries after they were attacked by a mob during a raid to arrest a criminal in Phillaur

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Updated on Dec 04, 2024 05:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Roundabout | In Jalandhar where nooks & crannies have cultural tales to tell

The 20th century singing legends, like KL Saigal and Master Madan, had their beginning here and Jagjit Singh, the ghazal star, also came all the way from Ganganagar for his bachelor’s course at the DAV College

What is heartening that our dear “Seth sahib” continues with his literary journey and editorial journey in his 80s. Much to learn from this wizard, with a pen in hand, of shehar Jalandhar! (Suresh Seth)

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Updated on Dec 01, 2024 06:52 AM IST

ByNirupama Dutt

2 property dealers among 3 held for land grab bid in Jalandhar

The accused, identified as Daljit Singh, a property dealer from Kalyanpur village, Jairam, another property dealer from Jalandhar, and Gurpreet Singh, allegedly used forged documents, including Aadhaar cards and land ownership papers, to attempt the land grab.

A case under Sections 318 (3) (cheating), 338 (forging documents that are of considerable value) and 340 (forging documents or electronic record and using it as genuine) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered. (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 24, 2024 08:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Ludhiana: Jewellery shop employee held for stealing 12 diamond rings

The theft came to light when shop owner discovered that the accused sold jewellery to a Jalandhar-based jeweller and collected full payment but failed to deposit the amount. Later, he checked the stock and found the diamond rings missing.

Accused Vinay Kumar Chauhan, a resident of Ali Mohalla in Jalandhar, is said to have committed theft in another shop as well where he was employed earlier.

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Updated on Nov 24, 2024 05:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Punjab civic body polls to be held by December-end

A few wards of Bathinda, Batala (Gurdaspur), Hoshiarpur and Fazilka (Abohar) municipal corporations in which by-election was scheduled because of various reasons will also be held by December-end.

A notification in this regard was issued by additional chief secretary, local government, Tejvir Singh on Thursday evening. The notification did not mention any specific date for the elections. (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 23, 2024 08:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Two of Landa gang arrested after shootout in Punjab’s Jalandhar

Two gangsters and two policemen suffered bullet injuries in encounter; seven weapons, six magazines and six cartridges recovered after operation in which over 50 shots were fired.

One of the two injured gangsters following a shootout with the police on the outskirts of Pholriwal village in Jalandhar on Friday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 22, 2024 02:42 PM IST

ByNavrajdeep Singh

Punjab: 1,293 of Jalandhar NIT get degrees

The governor also laid the foundation stone for the electrical engineering block of the institute, funded through Higher Education Financing Agency with ₹240 crore. He asked students to work harder and achieve greater heights.

Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria (left) hands over degree to a student at the 20th convocation of Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, on Saturday. (HT photo)

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Updated on Nov 17, 2024 06:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Ludhiana: Manya wins girls’ singles at state badminton tourney

In boys’ singles, Eshaan Sharma from Gurdaspur emerged victorious against Mridul Jha from Jalandhar in a hard-fought three-set match, finishing 21-13, 15-21, 21-15.

Player in action during the state badminton tournament finals at Shastri Hall in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Manish/Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Nov 08, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Truck driver held with 1kg opium in Jalandhar

The Jalandhar rural police have arrested a drug peddler with 1kg opium being smuggled from Jharkhand

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Updated on Nov 07, 2024 09:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

NGT issues notice on single-use plastic in Punjab’s Jalandhar

A bench of NGT chairperson justice Prakash Shrivastava was hearing a plea claiming that there was uncontrolled use of single-use plastic in various forms at the ground level despite a ban on its manufacture, distribution and sale.

In an order passed on October 25, the bench said: “Issue notice to the respondents for filing their replies by way of affidavit at least one week before the next date of hearing.” (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 03, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India

Punjab: Caught in crossfire, NRIs wait and watch

NRIs, who flock to Punjab from Canada during the wedding and festive season, have put their plans on hold amid escalating tension in ties with India

Those applying for fresh visas are facing delays due to the present situation. (PTI)

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Updated on Oct 28, 2024 07:20 AM IST

ByNavrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar

Punjab: Security beefed up in state ahead of Dussehra, panchayat elections

Special checking drives have been launched on the directions of director general of police Gaurav Yadav to ensure safety and security of people, officials said.

All inter-state and inter-district boundaries in the state have been sealed, says special director general of police, law and order, Arpit Shukla.

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Updated on Oct 12, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

‘Tardy’ lifting: Farmers lift dharna from Jalandhar-Moga road after assurance

On the directions of deputy commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal, a team of senior administrative and food and civil supplies officials met farmers to hear their grievances.

Workers dry paddy crop at Bhagtanwala Grain Market in Amritsar on Tuesday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Updated on Oct 12, 2024 07:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

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The NCW urged authorities to take prompt and striction against Bajinder Singh and also provide protection for the victim.

Punjab Police demolished a dhaba linked to drug smuggler Dharminder Singh in Jalandhar, part of a campaign against drug-related activities.

In a major reshuffle, the Punjab government on Friday transferred 22 IPS officers, including nine SSPs and a police commissioner

Bhagat announced a grant of ₹25 lakh for Shri Guru Ravidas charitable trust and assured full support from the state government for future projects and encouraged the management to submit proposals for upcoming initiatives.

The Jalandhar commissionerate police have busted a country-made weapon manufacturing unit being run by a 17-year-old boy

District Congress legal cell president Karanjot Singh Jhikka filed an application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking anticipatory bail, citing fears of false and fabricated FIRs against them due to their political involvement.

Special director general of police (DGP), law and order, Arpit Shukla,stated that extensive security operations have been launched focusing on heightened surveillance in crowded areas, including markets and malls

Action taken after banned Chinese string claimed life of a 45-year-old man while he was on his way to work. The string got caught around his neck and slit his throat.

All three were wanted in attempt to murder case registered last month; they had an argument before accused pulled the trigger on the other two while they were asleep.

Four persons, including two women, died in separate road accidents in Jalandhar’s Goraya and Kapurthala district on Sunday night

Call for shutdown from 7am to 4pm given by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha over the Centre not acting on the farmers’ demand for a legal guarantee for MSP.

The deceased has been identified as Sunil Kumar (25), a resident of Beas village in Jalandhar district.

Police have initiated an investigation into the matter and have identified the rival group member as Gurwinder Singh Baba, who was allegedly having a property dispute with the victims.

After meeting Dera Beas head Gurinder Singh Dhillon, AAP’s state president Aman Arora and state vice-president Amansher Singh Sharry Kalsi held meetings with the local leadership of Jalandhar and Phagwara, before making formal announcement of the party manifesto.

In individual competitions, Naman Mehra clinched the title of men’s champion. Aryan Sachdeva claimed the title of U-17 boys champion, while Raghav Bhanot followed closely, finishing as the runner-up in the same category

Four policemen suffered minor injuries after they were attacked by a mob during a raid to arrest a criminal in Phillaur

The 20th century singing legends, like KL Saigal and Master Madan, had their beginning here and Jagjit Singh, the ghazal star, also came all the way from Ganganagar for his bachelor’s course at the DAV College

The accused, identified as Daljit Singh, a property dealer from Kalyanpur village, Jairam, another property dealer from Jalandhar, and Gurpreet Singh, allegedly used forged documents, including Aadhaar cards and land ownership papers, to attempt the land grab.

The theft came to light when shop owner discovered that the accused sold jewellery to a Jalandhar-based jeweller and collected full payment but failed to deposit the amount. Later, he checked the stock and found the diamond rings missing.

A few wards of Bathinda, Batala (Gurdaspur), Hoshiarpur and Fazilka (Abohar) municipal corporations in which by-election was scheduled because of various reasons will also be held by December-end.

Two gangsters and two policemen suffered bullet injuries in encounter; seven weapons, six magazines and six cartridges recovered after operation in which over 50 shots were fired.

The governor also laid the foundation stone for the electrical engineering block of the institute, funded through Higher Education Financing Agency with ₹240 crore. He asked students to work harder and achieve greater heights.

In boys’ singles, Eshaan Sharma from Gurdaspur emerged victorious against Mridul Jha from Jalandhar in a hard-fought three-set match, finishing 21-13, 15-21, 21-15.

The Jalandhar rural police have arrested a drug peddler with 1kg opium being smuggled from Jharkhand

A bench of NGT chairperson justice Prakash Shrivastava was hearing a plea claiming that there was uncontrolled use of single-use plastic in various forms at the ground level despite a ban on its manufacture, distribution and sale.

NRIs, who flock to Punjab from Canada during the wedding and festive season, have put their plans on hold amid escalating tension in ties with India

Special checking drives have been launched on the directions of director general of police Gaurav Yadav to ensure safety and security of people, officials said.

On the directions of deputy commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal, a team of senior administrative and food and civil supplies officials met farmers to hear their grievances.

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