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Uttarakhand CM orders action against illegal foreign nationals and drug mafia

He emphasised public trust, urged police reforms, and demanded improvements in traffic management and data collection for tourism.

Pushkar Singh Dhami, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, has directed the police force to begin a vigorous campaign in conjunction with the government to take swift and severe action against foreign nationals who are living in the state illegally by using falsified documents, such as Aadhar cards.(X/ @pushkardhami )

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Published on Apr 18, 2025 02:48 PM IST

ANI |

4 Kanpur policemen forcibly retired, one denied promotion

The decision on forcible retirement, according to Kanpur’s joint commissioner of police (Crime) Vipin Mishra, was based on the disciplinary actions the officers had faced in various departmental inquiries.

Their punishments were for a range of offences, including negligence, indiscipline, corrupt practices, and poor conduct, according to a statement from the police. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Feb 08, 2025 07:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kanpur:

Mahakumbh: Now, dedicated app for mela police to boost security

A mobile app for police will enhance security at Mahakumbh, improving coordination, incident management, and real-time info sharing, officials say.

Board meeting of Prayagraj Mela Authority underway in Prayagraj (HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 20, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Cops operate by rule book, not political pressure: Andhra DGP

His remarks came a day after Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan took a dig at police for their lackadaisical attitude in dealing with crimes.

Director general of police Dwaraka Tirumala Rao

india news

Updated on Nov 06, 2024 04:34 AM IST

BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu

UPSC CAPF AC Exam 2024 being held to fill around 506 vacancies, details here

The UPSC CAPF AC exam 2024 is being held today, August 4. The first shift was held from 10 AM to 12 noon, and the second shift is scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM.

UPSC CAPF Examination 2024 is underway. The commission aims to fill tentatively 506 Assistant Commandant vacancies through the exam. (Getty images)

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Published on Aug 04, 2024 02:09 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma, New Delhi

UPSC CAPF AC Admit Cards released, download via direct link here

The UPSC CAPF AC exam 2024 is scheduled to be held on August 4. Candidates can download the hall tickets through the direct link.

UPSC CAPF AC Admit Card released at upsc.gov.in. Direct link to download is given here.

education

Published on Jul 27, 2024 02:02 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma, New Delhi

Police apolitical: ADGP amid furore over J&K top cop’s ‘cultivating terrorists’ remarks

J&K DGP RR Swain faces backlash for accusing political parties of "cultivating" terrorists, gets rebuffed by ADGP Vijay Kumar. Backlash leads to controversy.

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Updated on Jul 18, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Himachal cabinet relaxes age limit for recruitment of 1,226 constables

HP cabinet gave approval for one-time relaxation of one year in upper age limit to the candidates appearing for the recruitment of 1,226 posts of constables.

education

Published on Jun 19, 2024 08:29 AM IST

PTI | , Shimla

Cops to face extortion charges for corruption

The police have prepared a list of 65 such cops, and a special team will be formed to keep an eye on their activities

Officials said that the listed personnel will have to report at the police headquarters, where they must attend counselling and awareness-related classes to improve their conduct. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Jun 12, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

RTO to submit car inspection report to police soon

A minor accused driving the Porsche car had knocked down a motorbike at Kalyaninagar killing two IT professionals on May 19

The Pune regional transport office (RTO) is yet to submit inspection report of the Porsche car involved in the fatal crash case to the police. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 29, 2024 06:36 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Porsche crash case: Fadnavis expresses ‘shock’ over JJB order

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday rushed to the Pune police commissionerate to defend his department and expressed “shock” and “surprise” at the “extremely lenient” order given JJB

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Updated on May 22, 2024 08:30 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Man killed in New York City subway car

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Updated on Feb 24, 2024 08:46 AM IST

AP |

Committed to filling up 200k job vacancies within a year: Revanth

Revanth Reddy said soon after coming to power, his government began overhauling the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC), but it got delayed due to some technical reasons

Replying to the debate on motion of thanks to the governor’s address in the state assembly, the chief minister said as part of the plan, 15,000 vacancies in the police department would be filled up in the next 15 days. (ANI)

india news

Updated on Feb 10, 2024 08:02 AM IST

BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad

UP Budget 2024-25: Crime control, law & order continue to be govt’s priorities

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has allocated a budget of ₹39,550.76 crore for the police department, including funds for modern equipment, vehicles, training, and outsourced services. The budget has increased by 6.41% compared to the previous year, with significant increases in allocations for equipment and outsourced services. The government also plans to establish new PAC battalions and divisions for enhanced law and order, and has implemented initiatives for women's safety and empowerment.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath addressing a post budget press conference in Lucknow. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

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Updated on Feb 05, 2024 09:18 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

At least six injured in a shooting in Denver: Police

The Denver Police Department was investigating the shooting, which took place in the 5000 block of North Orleans Court.

As the investigation was going on, the extent of the injuries and the victims' identities were unknown. (AP/File)

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Published on Feb 04, 2024 04:20 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

30 IPS officers among 75 cops get new postings in J&K

According to an order issued by additional chief secretary (ACS home department) R K Goyal on Saturday night, new district police chiefs have been appointed in Ganderbal, Kupwara, Pulwama, Doda, Reasi, Ramban, Poonch, Kishtwar and Samba

A director general rank officer, three additional director generals of police (ADGPs), nine deputy inspector generals (DIGs), 62 senior superintendents of police (SSPs) and superintendents of police (SPs) are among those transferred (HT Photo)

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Published on Jan 28, 2024 09:26 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Police department to prohibit advertisements of cigarette & tobacco products

The directive was issued during the quarterly meeting of the DCC held at the district collector’s office, said officials

The police have been asked to start taking action against people involved in direct and indirect violation of the norms. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Jan 24, 2024 07:48 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Siddaramaiah terms BJP's remark of untoward incidents on Jan 22 as ‘threat’

He said it has come to his attention that some miscreants are spreading false news and provoking innocent people.

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Published on Jan 21, 2024 08:37 AM IST

PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

Illegal vendors face crackdown in Nerul after ambulance driver’s murder

Navi Mumbai authorities launch joint operation with police to crack down on illegal vendors and unauthorised stalls in Nerul following a murder.

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Updated on Dec 03, 2023 06:10 AM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi

Karnataka govt orders four separate probes into electrocution case

On Sunday, According to police, 23-year-old Soundarya, who was walking home after arriving from Tamil Nadu, along with her nine-month-old girl Leela, died of burn injuries after she accidentally stepped on a live electric wire lying unattended on the pavement

The Karnataka energy minister orders four separate probe into electrocution incident that killed a woman and her infant on November 19. (Wikimedia Commons)

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Updated on Nov 22, 2023 08:58 AM IST

ByArun Dev, Bengaluru

1,200 constables, women SIs to be recruited: Himachal CM

The Himachal chief minister emphasised improving the police department while keeping future challenges in mind

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Updated on Nov 16, 2023 06:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Cyber criminals swiped ₹21 crore from Chandigarh residents so far in 2023

Of this, police managed to freeze ₹2.5 crore from going into the criminals’ accounts and ₹60.4 lakh have already been refunded to the complainants as per the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal, while Chandigarh Police are in the process of recovering the rest of the amount

Through concerted efforts, police say they have also arrested 100 cyber criminals this year. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Nov 03, 2023 09:12 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Ambala police propose 157 cameras in city to track criminals, traffic violators

Sharing borders with Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, the district covers an area of approximately 1,569 square km and has a population of 1,128,530, as per the 2011 census

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Updated on Oct 23, 2023 08:44 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Ambala

1524 CCTV cameras to secure Navi Mumbai by October end

The long-delayed CCTV project in Navi Mumbai is finally nearing completion, with the installation of 1,524 cameras set to be finished by the end of October. The project, which was initially scheduled to be completed in November 2022, has faced multiple delays. The cameras will be connected to an integrated command and control center and will have a storage capacity of 30 days. Additional cameras will be installed based on inputs from the police department. The contract for the current cameras has been undertaken by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. at a cost of ₹127.63 crore.

Navi Mumbai, India - Oct. 16, 2023:1192 CCTV network to secure Navi Mumbai by October end, 90% work complete at Vashi in Navi Mumbai, India, on Monday, October 16, 2023. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 17, 2023 02:37 PM IST

ByG Mohiuddin Jeddy

13 years later, 3 acre prime plot of Yerawada police station in eye of storm

Ajit Pawar, who is now Maharashtra deputy chief minister and in-charge of Pune, had asked her to hand over the said plot of land to the highest bidder

The current market price of which is estimated to be around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>200 crores. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/ HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 16, 2023 06:36 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Haryana DGP unveils skill development plan for children of police department employees

The welfare wing of the police has formulated an action plan to identify and support deserving police personnel and their families by facilitating employment opportunities

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Updated on Sep 28, 2023 07:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Advertisements to be put up on traffic booths in city

The Pune Police have installed 23 booths at Swargate, Sahakarnagar, Satara Road, Market Yard, Senapati Bapat Road, and Baner to check traffic congestion on various major and internal roads since November 2022

The booths have been under-utilised as traffic cops are found on roads regulating the traffic. (RAHUL RAUT/ HT PHOTO)

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Published on Sep 21, 2023 12:15 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Jaahnavi Kandula to be awarded degree posthumously: Seattle university

Jaahnavi Kandula death: The Indian student was killed by a police cruiser as she was crossing a street in US' Seattle in January.

Protesters march through downtown Seattle after body camera footage was released of a Seattle police officer joking about the death of Jaahnavi Kandula.(AP)

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Published on Sep 15, 2023 11:01 AM IST

ByNisha Anand | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh

Reduce police beat box size: Chandigarh heritage sub-panel

The heritage sub-committee has directed the Chandigarh police department to reduce the size of the police beat box from 10’x 8’ to 8’x 8’

The committee members directed the landscape consultant to prepare 3D views of the proposal. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 30, 2023 02:31 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

‘Op Drishti to help in crowd and traffic mgmt during Mahakumbh-2025’

The drive launched under the ‘Safe City project’ is focused on installation of CCTV cameras at strategic spots across the district

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Updated on Aug 21, 2023 12:33 AM IST

ByFarhan Ahmed Siddiqui, Prayagraj

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He emphasised public trust, urged police reforms, and demanded improvements in traffic management and data collection for tourism.

The decision on forcible retirement, according to Kanpur’s joint commissioner of police (Crime) Vipin Mishra, was based on the disciplinary actions the officers had faced in various departmental inquiries.

A mobile app for police will enhance security at Mahakumbh, improving coordination, incident management, and real-time info sharing, officials say.

His remarks came a day after Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan took a dig at police for their lackadaisical attitude in dealing with crimes.

The UPSC CAPF AC exam 2024 is being held today, August 4. The first shift was held from 10 AM to 12 noon, and the second shift is scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM.

The UPSC CAPF AC exam 2024 is scheduled to be held on August 4. Candidates can download the hall tickets through the direct link.

J&K DGP RR Swain faces backlash for accusing political parties of "cultivating" terrorists, gets rebuffed by ADGP Vijay Kumar. Backlash leads to controversy.

HP cabinet gave approval for one-time relaxation of one year in upper age limit to the candidates appearing for the recruitment of 1,226 posts of constables.

The police have prepared a list of 65 such cops, and a special team will be formed to keep an eye on their activities

A minor accused driving the Porsche car had knocked down a motorbike at Kalyaninagar killing two IT professionals on May 19

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday rushed to the Pune police commissionerate to defend his department and expressed “shock” and “surprise” at the “extremely lenient” order given JJB

Man killed in New York City subway car

Revanth Reddy said soon after coming to power, his government began overhauling the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC), but it got delayed due to some technical reasons

The Denver Police Department was investigating the shooting, which took place in the 5000 block of North Orleans Court.

According to an order issued by additional chief secretary (ACS home department) R K Goyal on Saturday night, new district police chiefs have been appointed in Ganderbal, Kupwara, Pulwama, Doda, Reasi, Ramban, Poonch, Kishtwar and Samba

The directive was issued during the quarterly meeting of the DCC held at the district collector’s office, said officials

He said it has come to his attention that some miscreants are spreading false news and provoking innocent people.

Navi Mumbai authorities launch joint operation with police to crack down on illegal vendors and unauthorised stalls in Nerul following a murder.

On Sunday, According to police, 23-year-old Soundarya, who was walking home after arriving from Tamil Nadu, along with her nine-month-old girl Leela, died of burn injuries after she accidentally stepped on a live electric wire lying unattended on the pavement

The Himachal chief minister emphasised improving the police department while keeping future challenges in mind

Of this, police managed to freeze ₹2.5 crore from going into the criminals’ accounts and ₹60.4 lakh have already been refunded to the complainants as per the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal, while Chandigarh Police are in the process of recovering the rest of the amount

Sharing borders with Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, the district covers an area of approximately 1,569 square km and has a population of 1,128,530, as per the 2011 census

Ajit Pawar, who is now Maharashtra deputy chief minister and in-charge of Pune, had asked her to hand over the said plot of land to the highest bidder

The welfare wing of the police has formulated an action plan to identify and support deserving police personnel and their families by facilitating employment opportunities

The Pune Police have installed 23 booths at Swargate, Sahakarnagar, Satara Road, Market Yard, Senapati Bapat Road, and Baner to check traffic congestion on various major and internal roads since November 2022

Jaahnavi Kandula death: The Indian student was killed by a police cruiser as she was crossing a street in US' Seattle in January.

The heritage sub-committee has directed the Chandigarh police department to reduce the size of the police beat box from 10’x 8’ to 8’x 8’

The drive launched under the ‘Safe City project’ is focused on installation of CCTV cameras at strategic spots across the district

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