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T Benith is new Mohali municipal commissioner

T Benith, the new Mohali municipal corporation commissioner, was previously serving as additional secretary, Coordination, and staff officer to the Punjab chief secretary

T Benith replaced PCS officer Navjot Kaur as the Mohali municipal corporation commissioner. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 13, 2024 09:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Raman Kumar appointed Punjab wrestling body chief

ormer Doordarshan news anchor Raman Kumar has been appointed as the president of the Punjab Wrestling Association on Tuesday. The association convened its special meeting in Jalandhar in which Olympian Kartar Singh resigned from the president’s post and suggested Kumar’s name as the new president.

The Punjab Wrestling Association convened its special meeting in Jalandhar on Tuesday where former Doordarshan news anchor Raman Kumar has been appointed as the president of the association. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Feb 14, 2024 09:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

'Kejriwal's 1st choice for Punjab CM wasn't you...': Sidhu's wife taunts Mann

Navjot Kaur's claims came in the backdrop of a war of words between Punjan cheif minister Bhagwant Mann and Congress leader Navjot Sidhu.

Navjot Kaur Sidhu, former MLA from Amritsar East in Punjab and wife of Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu(HT File Photo)

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Published on Jun 09, 2023 04:00 PM IST

PTI |

High court transfers judicial officers in Punjab, Haryana

Among the major transfers in Punjab are that of Tejwinder Singh, presiding officer, industrial tribunal, Jalandhar, against the same post in Patiala. Two officers each in Punjab and Haryana have been promoted from additional district and sessions judges to district sessions’ judges.

The Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) has promoted 13 judicial officers as additional sessions judges in Punjab and notified transfers of 144 judicial officers in the state. (HT File)

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Updated on Apr 26, 2023 12:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Mohali MC to keep tabs on households not segregating waste

Mohali municipal corporation had begun its waste segregation programme in 2017, but for over six years, authorities have been unable to implement it effectively; after identification & course-correction measures such as awareness drives, MC will start penalising defaulters

Officials say areas outside the municipal limits are the root of the problem as these neither have a waste segregation plan in place nor do they have resource management centres. (HT File)

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Updated on Apr 25, 2023 12:24 AM IST

ByMohit Khanna, Mohali

Punjab’s new reservation policy renders 170 Mohali MC employees jobless

The outsourced staff was working in varied Mohali MC departments, including clerical, fire, sweeping, cremation and burial service, among others

The newly-hired outsource agency that sacked the employees said they were simply following the Mohali MC’s directions. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 13, 2023 01:52 AM IST

ByMohit Khanna, Mohali

After missing CWG due to Covid-19, Navjot gets back on track

Navjot has made the cut for the 20-member India squad for the inaugural Nations Cup, due to be held in Valencia from December 11-17.

Having failed to win a medal in the last two editions despite coming close, the midfielder was aiming to make amends at Birmingham 2022

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Published on Nov 16, 2022 10:32 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

COVID failed to deter my confidence of doing well in Olympics: Navjot

Navjot was among the seven women's team players, including skipper Rani Rampal, who had tested positive for the virus after returning to the national camp here following a 10-day break.

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Published on May 10, 2021 10:14 PM IST

PTI | , Bengaluru

NGO objects to UT admn decision to convert Cheshire Home

Says move would require shifting of physically challenged people from here

The UT administration has been asked not to remove physically handicapped people from Cheshire home.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Sep 24, 2020 10:49 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Vinesh Phogat pulls out on health grounds

Besides Phogat and Kakran, the 15-member India team for the camp includes Nirmala Devi, Pinki, Seema (50 kg), Pooja Gehlot, Lalita (53 kg), Anshu, Sarita, Pooja Dhanda (57 kg), Sonam, Sakshi Malik, Navjot Kaur (62 kg), Nisha and Anita (68 kg).

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Updated on Aug 20, 2020 08:37 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Lucknow | BySharad Deep

Last year’s performances have kept us motivated, women’s hockey forward Navjot Kaur

They won the FIH Women’s Series Finals Hiroshima 2019, Olympic Test Event in Japan, and the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Odisha, along with victories in their tours of Spain, Malaysia, Republic of Korea and England.

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Updated on Apr 25, 2020 01:01 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Chandigarh’s child rights body without chairman for over a month

A former member of the commission has written to UT administrator, saying that the appointment of a chairperson to make the child rights commission ‘fully operational’ is long overdue

Due to reverse migration in the wake of the Covid outbreak, several children will drop out from Chandigarh’s schools, says a former member of the Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights.(Anil Dayal/HT)

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Updated on Apr 24, 2020 01:31 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | BySrishti Jaswal, Chandigarh

Asian Wrestling Championships: Sarita, Pinki add more golds to India’s kitty

Pinki (55kg) and Divya Kakran (68kg) were the other two who won gold, while Nirmala Devi settled for silver in 50kg.

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Updated on Feb 20, 2020 10:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNavneet Singh

Rani Rampal to lead Indian women’s hockey team in NZ tour

The Indians will also play Great Britain on February 4 and then conclude the tour with another match against the New Zealand women’s team on February 5.

Indian women hockey team captain Rani Rampal.(PTI)

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Updated on Jan 14, 2020 03:31 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Money should go to treasury, than personal pockets, Navjot Kaur’s jibe on empty coffers

Amritsar Former MLA and Congress leader Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former state cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, on Thursday rebuked her own government on the issue of its ‘empty treasury’. “Until the government keeps the income of mining with it; until the government doesn’t make (rules) for liquor sale, excise will continue to be stolen and money will not come into its coffers.

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Published on Dec 26, 2019 11:08 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Amrtisar | ByHT Correspondent

Vinesh, Sakshi to feature in Senior National Wrestling Championships

Over 500 wrestlers will be vying for top honours in the men’s freestyle, greco roman and women events during the championship.

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Updated on Nov 26, 2019 05:57 PM IST

Jalandhar | ByPress Trust of India

50-year-old killed in bike-car crash in Mohali

Accident took place in Industrial Area, Phase 7, in Mohali; FIR registered against Sector 70 woman who jumped the red light, car impounded

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Published on Oct 05, 2019 12:51 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mohali | ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

India hold Great Britain to 2-2 draw in last tour match

India thus ended the tour with yet another draw against a relatively stronger Great Britain side, performing exceptionally well during the five matches as they won one, drew three and lost one.

Indian hockey team players celebrate their draw against British team during their Tour of England.(PTI)

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Updated on Oct 04, 2019 11:45 PM IST

Marlow, UK | ByPress Trust of India

Indian women hockey team beat Japan 2-1 to win Olympic Test event

India dominated the first 10 minutes, and finally managed to find the breakthrough when Forward Navjot kept her nerves under pressure and produced a fine finish in front of the goal.

Lalremsiami (33’) struck the winning goal for India.(Hockey India Twitter)

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Updated on Aug 21, 2019 07:18 PM IST

Tokyo | ByPTI

Pooja Dhanda, Navjot Kaur qualify for World Championships without a fight

Dhanda (59kg) and Kaur (65kg) made it to the Indian team here on Monday without a fight as there were no competitors in their weight categories.

Pooja Dhanda during the medal ceremony for the Women's Freestyle 57 kg at Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Aug 19, 2019 06:04 PM IST

New Delhi | BySharad Deep

Sidhu not invited to post-poll meeting chaired by Punjab CM, says Navjot Kaur

Chaired by Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh, it was the first meeting of the state government after the result of the parliamentary elections, held last week.

Punjab chief minister captain Amarinder Singh (L) at AICC headquarters, in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, May 25, 2019.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Jun 04, 2019 09:51 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Amritsar | ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

Hockey India names 18-member Indian women’s team for the FIH Series Finals

While Rani will captain the Indian team, Savita will share the responsibility of Vice-Captain and the tournament will see midfielder Nisha making her International debut.

London: Indian women's hockey captain Rani Rampal in action during a match against England at Vitality Hockey Women's Hockey World Cup 2018, in London on July 21, 2018.(PTI)

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Updated on May 29, 2019 02:27 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Navjot Kaur takes on Captain Amarinder Singh, says husband narrowed Bathinda vote gap

She also made it clear that her husband did not make comment against anyone at the Bathinda rally and he only spoke against those indulging in anti-party activities.

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Updated on May 25, 2019 08:42 AM IST

Amritsar | ByHT Correspondent

In Punjab Congress, it’s payback time. Navjot Singh Sidhu is prime target

Seven of Punjab’s17 ministers have come out openly against Navjot Sidhu in a clear sign of his growing isolation in the Amarinder cabinet

Navjot Singh Sidhu has come under attack from seven ministers in the Punjab cabinet following his criticism of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.(PTI)

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Updated on May 21, 2019 10:39 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Patiala | ByVishal Rambani

‘Wants to replace me’: Voting over, Punjab CM hammers Navjot Sidhu

Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu had accused the CM of being instrumental in denying her a party ticket from Chandigarh, and the minister later backed her. He has also expressed resentment over not being involved in the election campaign in Punjab.

After the CM’s statement, state cabinet ministers Brahm Mohindra and Sukhjinder Randhawa said Captain Amarinder Singh was their undisputed leader in Punjab, demanding action against Sidhu for his remarks.(PTI PHOTO)

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Updated on May 20, 2019 08:17 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByVishal Rambani

Lok Sabha election: Sidhu says no to Rahul Gandhi’s Bathinda seat offer to wife

The waiting game is still on between the Congress and the Akalis on Bathinda and Ferozepur seats ever since Sukhbir has given indications that both he and Harsimrat could contest from the two segments.

Congress star campaigner Navjot Singh Sidhu meets supporters during a road show at Kozhikode in Kerala on Thursday.(PTI)

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Updated on Apr 18, 2019 10:59 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | BySukhdeep Kaur

Indian women’s hockey team hold Malaysia to a 4-4 draw

Though it was India who established a strong position after taking an early 2-0 lead, the team made too many errors inside the circle while defending which led to conceding back-to-back PCs.

Indian women’s hockey team overcame a 2-4 setback in the third quarter to level the scores 4-4 in their third match against Malaysia.(Twitter)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2019 08:46 PM IST

Kuala Lumpur | ByPress Trust of India

Lok Sabha Elections 2019 |‘Powerless couple’: Navjot Sidhu, wife say no to Congress LS seat offer in Punjab

Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu says his party -Congress- consulted him and his wife Navjot Kaur on Amritsar seat, but they refused to contest.

Punjab local bodies minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife Navjot Kaur in Chandigarh.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 27, 2020 11:39 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | BySukhdeep Kaur, Chandigarh

Indian women’s hockey team shocks Ireland 3-0 in second friendly match

Indian women’s hockey team dished out a spirited performance to notch up a stunning 3-0 victory against World cup silver medallists Ireland.

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Updated on Feb 03, 2019 08:53 PM IST

Murcia | ByPress Trust of India

Sakshi Malik clinches decider as Delhi Sultans win first tie of PWL-4

It was Sakshi’s first match of the season and she started off cautiously but managed to prevail in a hard-fought encounter.

Sakshi Malik celebrates after she beat Kyrgyzstan's Aisuluu Tynybekova to win the bronze in the women's wrestling freestyle.(PTI)

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Updated on Jan 18, 2019 10:15 PM IST

Panchkula | ByPress Trust of India

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T Benith, the new Mohali municipal corporation commissioner, was previously serving as additional secretary, Coordination, and staff officer to the Punjab chief secretary

Navjot Kaur's claims came in the backdrop of a war of words between Punjan cheif minister Bhagwant Mann and Congress leader Navjot Sidhu.

Among the major transfers in Punjab are that of Tejwinder Singh, presiding officer, industrial tribunal, Jalandhar, against the same post in Patiala. Two officers each in Punjab and Haryana have been promoted from additional district and sessions judges to district sessions’ judges.

Mohali municipal corporation had begun its waste segregation programme in 2017, but for over six years, authorities have been unable to implement it effectively; after identification & course-correction measures such as awareness drives, MC will start penalising defaulters

The outsourced staff was working in varied Mohali MC departments, including clerical, fire, sweeping, cremation and burial service, among others

Navjot has made the cut for the 20-member India squad for the inaugural Nations Cup, due to be held in Valencia from December 11-17.

Navjot was among the seven women's team players, including skipper Rani Rampal, who had tested positive for the virus after returning to the national camp here following a 10-day break.

Says move would require shifting of physically challenged people from here

Besides Phogat and Kakran, the 15-member India team for the camp includes Nirmala Devi, Pinki, Seema (50 kg), Pooja Gehlot, Lalita (53 kg), Anshu, Sarita, Pooja Dhanda (57 kg), Sonam, Sakshi Malik, Navjot Kaur (62 kg), Nisha and Anita (68 kg).

They won the FIH Women’s Series Finals Hiroshima 2019, Olympic Test Event in Japan, and the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Odisha, along with victories in their tours of Spain, Malaysia, Republic of Korea and England.

A former member of the commission has written to UT administrator, saying that the appointment of a chairperson to make the child rights commission ‘fully operational’ is long overdue

Pinki (55kg) and Divya Kakran (68kg) were the other two who won gold, while Nirmala Devi settled for silver in 50kg.

The Indians will also play Great Britain on February 4 and then conclude the tour with another match against the New Zealand women’s team on February 5.

Over 500 wrestlers will be vying for top honours in the men’s freestyle, greco roman and women events during the championship.

Accident took place in Industrial Area, Phase 7, in Mohali; FIR registered against Sector 70 woman who jumped the red light, car impounded

India thus ended the tour with yet another draw against a relatively stronger Great Britain side, performing exceptionally well during the five matches as they won one, drew three and lost one.

India dominated the first 10 minutes, and finally managed to find the breakthrough when Forward Navjot kept her nerves under pressure and produced a fine finish in front of the goal.

Dhanda (59kg) and Kaur (65kg) made it to the Indian team here on Monday without a fight as there were no competitors in their weight categories.

Chaired by Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh, it was the first meeting of the state government after the result of the parliamentary elections, held last week.

While Rani will captain the Indian team, Savita will share the responsibility of Vice-Captain and the tournament will see midfielder Nisha making her International debut.

She also made it clear that her husband did not make comment against anyone at the Bathinda rally and he only spoke against those indulging in anti-party activities.

Seven of Punjab’s17 ministers have come out openly against Navjot Sidhu in a clear sign of his growing isolation in the Amarinder cabinet

Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu had accused the CM of being instrumental in denying her a party ticket from Chandigarh, and the minister later backed her. He has also expressed resentment over not being involved in the election campaign in Punjab.

The waiting game is still on between the Congress and the Akalis on Bathinda and Ferozepur seats ever since Sukhbir has given indications that both he and Harsimrat could contest from the two segments.

Though it was India who established a strong position after taking an early 2-0 lead, the team made too many errors inside the circle while defending which led to conceding back-to-back PCs.

Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu says his party -Congress- consulted him and his wife Navjot Kaur on Amritsar seat, but they refused to contest.

Indian women’s hockey team dished out a spirited performance to notch up a stunning 3-0 victory against World cup silver medallists Ireland.

It was Sakshi’s first match of the season and she started off cautiously but managed to prevail in a hard-fought encounter.

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