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Central Shalteng : J&K Congress chief Karra fights former MLAs in prestige battle

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:38 AM IST

Tariq Hameed Karra is locked in triangular contest with former NC MLA Irfan Ahmad Shah and ex-PDP legislator Noor Mohammad Sheikh, both of whom are contesting as Independents.

Karra, who was elected as MP in 2014 on the PDP ticket from Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, left the PDP when the party entered into an alliance with the BJP. (HT File)

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

PDP accused NC of distributing money to buy votes in Budgam

The PDP candidate Aga Muntazir Mehdi is facing NC vice president Omar Abdullah from Budgam assembly constituency which is going to polls, in the second phase, on Wednesday

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:36 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

Amid SADA row, Gunehar panchayat demands recognition in Paragliding events

The resolution also demands that the panchayat receive revenue from the barrier installed at the Billing valley takeoff site, which falls under its jurisdiction and have threatened to close the site if their demands are not met

Himachal attracts thousands of adventure seekers every year, including paragliding enthusiasts from across the world. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:32 AM IST

ByDar Ovais, Dharamshala

Social media emerging as force multiplier for newcomers in J&K election battle

All the big and small political parties across Jammu and Kashmir are using social media like platforms like Facebook, ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to reach out to people

Many Independent candidates at an individual level are using social media to run their campaigns; especially the focus is on youth and the first time voters. (HT File)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar

Punjab: ASI caught accepting ₹5,000 bribe in Tarn Taran

Investigations have revealed that the accused was part of a honey trap network, involving other police officials, private individuals, and women, who used to lure unsuspecting individuals to hotels and blackmail them into paying large sums of money.

The accused ASI Raj Kumar is posted in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district. (HT File)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 05:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Ludhiana: Year on, poor upkeep of BRS Nagar dog park irks locals

Residents of BRS Nagar and nearby areas say grass overgrown, basic amenities not available at the dog park

The entry fee for the dog park in BRS Nagar, Ludhiana, is <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>40. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByRishika Kriti, Ludhiana

Punjab: Woman alleges assault and rape by neighbour in Hoshiarpur

Police said that the accused Jaskaran Singh allegedly entered the woman’s house on the night of September 19 and attacked the woman and her son with a sharp-edged weapon while they were asleep, he also apparently raped the woman.

The police are yet to arrest the accused who is absconding. (HT File)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 05:06 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India

2 women held for sheltering ATM theft accused in Ludhiana

Ludhiana police say women helped miscreants escape after they stole over ₹17 lakh from a PNB ATM in a Jagraon village

Hathur police officials said the arrested accused also helped the miscreants in escaping after the theft (HT File)

Updated on Sep 25, 2024 05:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Burglars hit three houses in Ludhiana, decamp with cash, jewellery

The Ludhiana police registered three first-information reports (FIR) and took up investigations in the burglary cases

Ludhiana police officials said there was no apparent connection between the incidents (iStockphoto)

Published on Sep 24, 2024 10:43 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

State govt has decided to venture into pumped storage projects: CM Sukhu

The state cabinet, in its recent meeting, approved the allotment of the first two such projects, including 1630 MW Renukaji Pump Storage Project in Sirmaur district and 270 MW Thana Plaun Pump Storage Project in the Beas Basin of Mandi district to the Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (HPPCL)

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu with story. (HT File)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 10:43 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Ludhiana: BA student ends life

The deceased, a resident of Moga’s Dharamkot, and was a student of Bachelor of Arts second year at a private university in Ludhiana

Dean student’s welfare (DSW) Davinder Singh said the student was taken to Jagraon civil hospital in the university’s ambulance, where she was declared dead (HT File)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 10:41 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Rahul lacks basic understanding on important issues: Reddy

Reddy slammed Rahul Gandhi for calling the lieutenant governor (LG) a “king” and an “outsider” in his rally at Srinagar on Monday

Reddy on Tuesday reviewed arrangements at Maulana Azad Stadium here for PM Narendra Modi’s “Vijay Sankalp” rally scheduled for September 28. (HT Photo)

Published on Sep 24, 2024 10:39 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

2 die as car with polls officials plunges into gorge in Reasi

The deceased were identified as constable Ajaz Khan of IRP’s 19 battalion and Javeed Ahmad (driver) son of Bashir Ahmad resident of Khour

Eleven constituencies in three districts of Reasi, Rajouri and Poonch are going to polls in second phase on Tuesday.

Published on Sep 24, 2024 10:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Pulwama terror attack accused dies of cardiac arrest in Jammu hospital

The deceased was identified as Bilal Ahmed Kuchay, 32, son of Ghulam Nabi Kuchay of Hajbal Kakapora in Pulwama district

The accused had allegedly provided phone and shelter to Adil Ahmad Dar, who had rammed the explosive laden car into the CRPF convoy on February 14, 2019. (HT File)

Published on Sep 24, 2024 10:29 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

NRI quota: SC junks Punjab’s appeal against HC verdict, says fraud must end

Punjab and Haryana high court had quashed AAP-led state govt’s August 20 move, extending ambit of NRI quota to include distant relatives for admissions in undergraduate medical and dental courses.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Punjab government’s appeal against a high court verdict quashing its decision to expand the definition of NRI quota for admissions in undergraduate medical and dental courses in the state. (HT file photo)

Published on Sep 24, 2024 02:07 PM IST

ByPress Trust of India

Chandigarh Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 26.32 °C, check weather forecast for September 24, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Chandigarh on September 24, 2024 here.

Chandigarh weather update on September 24, 2024

Published on Sep 24, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

Chandigarh: 24-year-old man arrested for abduction and rape of minor

The accused, identified as Sandeep Kumar, reportedly kidnapped the girl from outside the Sai Baba Mandir in Sector 29, Chandigarh

According to the victim’s statement, the accused,Sandeep Kumar, took her out of Chandigarh and assaulted her by spiking her eatables. (HT Pho)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Compare Panchkula’s development with that of Delhi, Punjab: Prem Garg

Garg said that he has already outlined a comprehensive development plan for Panchkula, aligned with AAP’s welfare schemes

AAP’s pick Prem Garg holds election meet on Monday in Panchkula. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Panchkula: Congress has always promoted corruption, says CM Dhami

Taking a dig at Haryana Congress candidates bidding for jobs, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, who was in Panchkula on Monday, said Congress has always promoted nepotism

Uttarakhand chief minister and BJP leader Pushkar Singh Dhami canvassing for party candidate Gian Chand Gupta in Panchkula on Monday. (Sant Arora/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Punjab: Five new ministers sworn in as Mann rejigs cabinet

This was the fourth cabinet reshuffle of the 30-month-old AAP government. The move is seen as a strategic effort to revitalise governance, particularly in light of the recent Lok Sabha election results, which fell short of the party’s expectations

Currently, the strength of the Mann cabinet is 15, including the chief minister (HT File)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:32 AM IST

ByVishal Rambani, Chandigarh

Punjab: As field fires rage in Amritsar, ₹52k-fine slapped on farmers

The Punjab government has been under pressure to curb farm fires that have started early this season, setting the alarm bells ringing.

A farmer stands near the burning rice straw after harvesting the paddy crops on the outskirts of Amritsar on Monday. (AFP)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:20 AM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

Chandigarh: ‘0001’ goes for ₹16.50 lakh at RLA e-auction

During the e-auction of fancy and choice vehicle registration numbers from “0001” to “9999” of the new series “CH01-CW” and the re-auction of the leftover fancy numbers of the previous series from September 21 to September 23, a total of 489 numbers were auctioned, an official said

The second highest bid of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 lakh was made for “0009” from the same series, while “0005” fetched the third-highest bid of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9.98 lakh. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Hockey national meet: Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Chandigarh start campaign on a winning note

In the last league match of the day, the Chandigarh team drubbed Maharashtra 14-0. Sukhmanpreet Singh scored six goals for the hosts

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu defeated Goa with 9-0 to show off their mettle on the first day of the 14th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men’s National Championship in the matches played at the Hockey Stadium, Sector 42, Chandigarh. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Punjab: Iron rods found on rail tracks in Bathinda

The loco pilot of the goods train travelling from Bathinda to BWL Kori spotted the rods, which were removed by the pointsman and the assistant station master. The train was held up for 40 minutes, a railway official said.

The rods were found on Sunday near Bangi Nagar on the Delhi-Bathinda route (HT File)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:24 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India

HC upholds victim’s right to privacy in sensitive crimes

Right of a victim to remain anonymous and cannot be allowed to be sacrificed at the altar of right to information

The Punjab and Haryana high court (HT File)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Why Khattar’s poster missing from BJP campaign: Congress

According to the Congress, the BJP cannot quell people’s anger simply by replacing Khattar with Nayab Singh Saini.

Pawan Khera’s counteroffensive comes amid the BJP’s overtures to Congress leader Kumari Selja to join its ranks amid reports that the Sirsa MP was not happy over ticket distribution for the Haryana assembly polls.

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:20 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Chandigarh

Jalandhar: 33-year-old killed over an enmity; suffered multiple bullet wounds

A 33-year-old man, Jaspal Singh, was shot dead in Jalandhar over old enmity. Police have registered a case against multiple suspects.

A 33-year-old man has been murdered in Jalandhar’s Bhogpur over an old enmity on Sunday evening

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Sikh student thrashed during clash at DU-affiliated college

The purported video of the incident shows a red-turbaned student being dragged, kicked and assaulted until his turban fell to the ground during the scuffle.

The incident occurred at Sri Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College under Delhi University (DU) on Saturday, days ahead of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections scheduled for September 27. (HT File)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:16 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India

₹2,0000-cr food grain transportation scam: Dhillon surrenders in Ludhiana court

Jagandeep Singh Dhillon, former PUNSUP manager, surrendered after evading arrest in a ₹2,000-crore food grain scam linked to ex-minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu.

After evading arrest for over two months, Jagandeep Singh Dhillon, former district manager of Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation (PUNSUP), Ludhiana, surrendered before a local court and was subsequently arrested by the vigilance bureau in the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,000-crore food grain transportation scam, involving former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu, on Monday.

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:14 AM IST

ByTarsem Singh Deogan

Rape-murder victim’s kin block road

Days after a seven-year-old girl was raped and murdered allegedly by her neighbour in Buria town of Yamunanagar, the family of the deceased on Monday blocked a road in the vicinity for two hours demanding death penalty for the accused

Ganga Ram Punia, superintendent of police, Yamunanagar, said officials managed to pacify the protesters after which the road blockade was opened.

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

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