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AAP’s mining tangle: Punjab gets fourth minister in 30 months
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:10 AM IST
With the latest cabinet rejig, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has appointed its fourth mining minister in just two-and-a-half years, pointing at its struggle with managing critical state sectors
Punjab: CM Mann shuns out his OSD
Onkar Singh, a close ally of CM Mann and an important figure in the Dhuri assembly segment, was appointed as the OSD in August 2022 as a reward for his loyalty.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:08 AM IST
HC relief for Congress’ Sonepat candidate under ED arrest
Through the petition, Surender Panwar had sought to declare his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate as illegal and the same has been allowed, said his counsel.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Punjab: HC relief to assistant profs & librarians awaiting recruitment since 2021
In a major relief, the Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday allowed the recruitment of 1,158 assistant professors and librarians in Punjab while overturning a single bench ruling which had earlier rejected this recruitment in 2022
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Grit & Valour: 13 students from Nishan-e-Sikhi Institute crack NDA written exam
Kar Sewa head and noted environmentalist Baba Sewa Singh said a girl student is among the 13 who cleared the exam.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Sarthak by HT Pace and Chitkara University: Educators discuss strategies to expand horizons in Ambala
The event, “Fostering Collaboration: Best Practices for Principals,” was held at Hotel Regenta Central City Villas in Ambala City; several principals and directors of schools across Ambala were present on the occasion
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 09:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ambala
Change the engine instead of coaches: Bajwa on Punjab cabinet rejig
After the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government on Monday carried out a cabinet rejig, leader of the Opposition (LoP) Partap Singh Bajwa said the AAP government needs to change the engine of the train instead of coaches.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Will make efforts to open Shambhu border: Hooda in Ambala
Hooda vows to reopen Shambhu border for farmers if Congress wins, criticizing BJP's handling of protests and promising legal MSP guarantees.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Bhavey Nagpal, Ambala City
Punjab: Patiala law university shut till further orders
The orders to shut down the university is learnt to have come after the protesting students did not show up to attend the meeting called by a nine-member committee constituted to resolve the grievances of the students.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
3 candidates from Devi Lal clan hot up Dabwali fight
In Dabwali, a tight political race features candidates from the Devi Lal clan, tackling issues like narcotics and unemployment as they seek voter support.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Vishal Joshi, Dabwali (sirsa)
Mohali: Woman, son killed after SUV hits bike
Mohali roads continue to prove fatal for bikers as four people died and two got injured in three separate accidents in the past 48 hours
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Nikhil Sharma, Mohali
Chandigarh: At 37.6°C, Monday hottest September day in 37 years
Chandigarh hit 37.6°C, the highest September temp in 37 years, with relief expected from Wednesday as scattered rains are forecasted.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh issues resumption notices to 4k house owners for non-installation of solar plants
As per the notices, the Chandigarh Estate Office has given residents a two-month deadline to install the solar plants, failing which action will be taken
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
Macaws from Delhi zoo to add dash of colour to Chandigarh Bird Park
There are around 1,200 birds in all, belonging to 24 species and sub-species at the Chandigarh Bird Park; the main attractions include African love birds, budgerigars, white swan, black swan, wood duck, golden pheasant, yellow golden pheasant, melanistic pheasant, sun conures, African grey parrot and finches
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:44 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
Panchkula: 8 years on, CBI court awards 4-year jail to EPFO ex-official
Sumer Singh Sangwan, 62, of Ballabhgarh, Haryana, was arrested in May 2016 on charges of graft involving assessment clearance of a private company
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:42 AM IST
Shailee Dogra, Panchkula
Unidentified men booked for killing 45-year-old in Dhakoli
The body of the victim, identified as Mukesh Kumar, a daily wage labourer, of the said area, was spotted by the morning walkers at around 6 am on Monday, informed the police
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
In four years: 1,219 service providers moved to essential category: Chandigarh civic body
During the MC’s last General House meeting, councillor Saurabh Joshi, supported by councillors from all parties, had accused MC officers of transforming the civic body into a “den of corruption” and deliberately not tackling encroachments in the city
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Mandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh
Haryana assembly polls: I believe in working than talking, says Chander Mohan
The Haryana assembly elections are slated to be held on October 5, the result for which will be declared on October 8
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
Unite and ensure Shakti Rani’s victory: Dhami to female voters
While speaking at the women’s conference organised by the BJP in Kalka, Dhami talked about the women empowerment under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cited policies like the 50% reservation for women
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kalka
Haryana assembly polls: Vote for Congress for development
Chaudhary held various public meetings in Kalka constituency as part of election campaign and even raised issue of unemployment. “Youth of our area have not been given jobs,” he said
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kalka
Six Vaishno Devi University faculty member feature in Stanford’s top 2% scientists list
This global ranking recognises researchers who have made significant contributions to their fields based on standardized citation metrics, emphasising their scientific impact
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 07:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
2 peddlers held with 3kg opium, kingpin operating from jail
The arrested peddlers have been identified as Amandeep Singh of Hoshiarpur and Mandeep Singh of Ludhiana. They were arrested as part of routine patrolling and checking operation.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 07:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
Dispute over British-era Shanan Hydropower Project: HP moves SC for rejection of Punjab’s suit
The dispute between the neighbouring states is related to the British-era Shanan Hydropower Project at Jogindernagar of Mandi district in Himachal
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Press Trust of India, New Delhi
‘Intellectual bankruptcy’, Congress slams Kangana over remarks on HP funds being diverted to Sonia Gandhi
Kangana Ranaut had alleged that the hill state has “empty coffers” as “the Congress government takes loans which it then gives to Sonia Gandhi, the ex-president of the party”
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamshala
Will keep moving SC till Article 370 is reinstated: Farooq Abdullah
Farooq hit out at the BJP and termed the Centre’s decision as “unilateral” and “unjust” that heaped miseries on the people of Jammu and Kashmir
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:05 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Rajouri
Pak barbs fly as campaigning for 2nd phase ends
More than 2.5 million people are eligible to cast their votes across 26 seats, 11 in Jammu and 15 in Kashmir
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar/jammu
Jailed Barkati’s teenaged daughter strikes chord in Beerwah
Sugra Barkati, 17, the daughter of jailed separatist and cleric Sarjan Ahmad Wagay, alias Sarjan Barkati, travels from village to village along with her 11-year-old brother, campaigns for their father, makes emotional connect in people’s court.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 06:54 AM IST
Mir Ehsan, Srinagar
Punjab: AAP eyes image boost with course correction
The latest reshuffle, fourth in 30 months, in the Punjab cabinet is seen as Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party’s strategic effort to give party an image makeover and inject fresh blood into governance that has come under increasing Opposition scrutiny.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 06:08 AM IST
NC banks on old warhorse to keep young guns at bay in J&K’s Khanyar
While there is a strong cadre and support for NC’s Ali Mohammad Sagar, the youth is keen on change and giving a chance to a fresh face.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:22 AM IST
Ashiq Hussain, Srinagar
Ludhiana: Daan Utsav 2024 to be celebrated from Oct 2-8
Municipal corporation (MC) Ludhiana in association with City Needs announced ‘Daan Utsav 2024’ to be celebrated from October 2 to 8 this year.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 10:18 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana