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After spike in terror attacks in Jammu region, focus on local militants in Doda, Kishtwar

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 04:35 PM IST

In the past two months, Doda district has seen more than half a dozen terror attacks, including the July 18 ambush in which four soldiers, including a captain, were killed.

Posters of wanted terrorists displayed at police stations across Doda district. The police have announced rewards of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 lakh for information on local militants active in Doda district, particularly one of the oldest surviving militants, Mohammad Amin, alias Jahangir Saroori, a top commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen, who has evaded security forces for more than three decades. (HT Photo)

ByMir Ehsan

Punjab: SAD chief Sukhbir appears before Akal Takht, submits explanation

Meeting lasted 20 minutes; Sukhbir’s explanation on allegations levelled by rebel Shiromani Akali Dal leader will be discussed at meeting of Sikh clergy.

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal submitting his explanation letter over allegations levelled by rebel SAD leaders to Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh in the presence of SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, party leaders Balwinder Singh Bhundar, Daljit Singh Cheema and Maheshinder Singh Grewal at the Takht secretariat in Amritsar on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 24, 2024 03:39 PM IST

BySurjit Singh

J&K govt dismisses 4 employees for narco-terror, anti-national activities

The four were identified as police constables Mushtaq Ahmad Pir and Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone, school education department junior assistant Bazil Ahmad Mir and rural development department village-level worker Mohd Zaid Shah.

Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Joshi on Wednesday dismissed four government employees, including two police constables, for their alleged involvement in narco-terrorism and anti-national activities. (HT file photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 02:33 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

SC directs Haryana, Punjab to maintain status quo at Shambhu border

Citing trust deficit between farmers and the govt, Supreme Court while hearing Haryana’s plea challenging HC order asking it to remove barricades on Ambala-Patiala border, proposes an independent committee to reach out to protesters and find a solution to their demands.

A three-judge Supreme Court bench, headed by justice Surya Kant, said there is a need for a “neutral umpire” who can inspire confidence between farmers and the government. (HT file photo)

Published on Jul 24, 2024 01:52 PM IST

ByPress Trust of India

Chandigarh Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 27.36 °C, check weather forecast for July 24, 2024

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

Chandigarh weather update on July 24, 2024

Published on Jul 24, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

GLADA takes down six unauthorised colonies

GLADA said a special drive has also been launched to take punitive action against those who were fleecing innocent residents under the garb of offering cheaper plots

GLADA demolishing unauthorised colonies in Ludhiana villages. (HT)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 09:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana man booked for lodging FIR against neighbour using forged documents

The Ludhiana resident had accused his neighbour, using forged documents, of taking a ₹10 lakh advance to sell a house and backing out later

A Ludhiana resident was booked for lodging FIR against neighbour using forged documents. (File)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 09:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Short-staffed PSPCL to call back retired linemen to help with rain-related emergencies

Notably, parts of Ludhiana have remained plunged into darkness for prolonged over the last couple of months

PSPCL continues to struggle to fix technical issues caused by increasing temperature or rain storms. (File)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 09:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Crumbling infrastructure: Now, bus stand bridge develops fresh cracks

Commuter say they flagged the cracks that began appearing several months ago, but no action was taken

Major cracks and cave-ins at the bus stand flyover are putting commuters at risk. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 09:02 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

NRI living in US found drawing salary from Ludhiana health department

Was even promoted during his absence; civil surgeon-ordered probe finds senior medical officers guilty of gross negligence

The NRI had left India in 2011 on a unpaid leave. (File)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 09:00 AM IST

ByRakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

Chandigarh: No fresh budget allocation for PGIMER

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh gets ₹2,200 crore in the Union budget 2024-25 for the upcoming financial year

There was no fresh allocation in Chandigarh’s PGIMER budget in the Union budget 2024-25 for the upcoming financial year. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Man duped of ₹3.8 lakh in visa fraud

Neeraj Uppal, a resident of Zirakpur, has alleged Multi Star Overseas Immigration, Sector 34-A,Chandigarh, of committing visa fee fraud

Multi Star Overseas Immigration, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh, refused to refund the amount , despite repeated attempts and communications/ (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Major reshuffle in Chandigarh police, over 2700 personnel transferred

Chandigarh Police transfers 2,763 personnel, including SI, ASI, HC, and C, to enhance efficiency. PEB approved reshuffle to address administrative needs.

This reshuffle, approved by the Police Establishment Board (PEB), aims to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the police force. (HT file photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 3 get life term for car mechanic’s murder

The prosecution said the accused had kidnapped Mohammad Ali, the victim, in their car from near the grain market in Chandigarh’s Sector 39

The victim’s body was dumped in the bushes near Siswan dam. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Brace for heavy rain, thunderstorms today

Since the onset of monsoon, Chandigarh has recorded 185.3 mm rain, which, as per Met officials, is 47.3 % below normal for the corresponding period

Chandigarh may see heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, on Wednesday, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). (HT File)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Mohali hit-and-run: 5 days on, pedestrian succumbs to injuries

Pedestrian hit by speeding car in Mohali near Sector 82/83 traffic lights succumbs to injuries. Driver unidentified, booked for rash driving and causing death by negligence.

The victim succumbed to his injuries at Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

CBI books estate office clerk for graft

An investigation was initiated after a complainant reported that Kamal demanded a bribe to reduce outstanding dues related to a rehri shop allotment in Sector 46

Kamal has been booked under Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. (iStock)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Panchkula: Labourer electrocuted to death at construction site, contractor booked

Labourer electrocuted at Panchkula construction site; contractor booked for negligence. Victim Jatinder Kumar survived by wife, 3 children. No safety gear provided. Case registered.

The deceased was working at an under-construction house in Panchkula’s Sector 28. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Man robbed at knifepoint in Panchkula’s Sector 5

The victim, Dhan Bahadur, who works as a cook at an eatery in Sector 5, sustained injuries on his hand and leg

Following the incident, the victim informed his acquaintance who reached the spot and took him to the Civil Hospital in Sector 6, Panchkula. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Union Budget 2024-25: No additional allocation for Chandigarh but curbs on new projects go

At ₹6,513 crore, the budget is ₹426 crore (7%) more than the allocation in 2023-24, although it is much lower than what the Chandigarh administration had sought

The Chandigarh administration had asked for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7,150 crore for the financial year 2024-25. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Lawyers’ strike enters day 2, Bar bodies vow support

The executive body of the Debt Recovery Tribunal Chandigarh has also condemned the move of the Chandigarh administration for sending the draft of Chandigarh Union Territory Tenancy Act 2019 for its notification and has also extended its support to DBA Chandigarh

The members of the association abstained from work even on Tuesday and protested against the proposed Act. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Man held for assaulting 11-year-old daughter

The accused admitted to the act but attempted to justify his behaviour by claiming that he was heavily intoxicated and unaware of his actions

Around midnight, the man, under the influence of alcohol, allegedly began touching his daughter inappropriately while she was asleep. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh MC plans to hire new outsourcing agency

As per Chandigarh MC officials, a private agency was hired in 2022 to supply manpower of various categories to the civic body and was also given opportunities to improve disbursement of wages, but the corporation has been receiving complaints from workers for delayed disbursement of salaries

The MC will also table an agenda to award the work of geographic information system (GIS) based mechanised and manual sweeping of southern sectors of Chandigarh, as the existing firm does not wish to extend their contract after March 31, 2025. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:20 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 6 stolen vehicles recovered after arrest of garbage picker

The interrogation led to the recovery of six stolen motorcycles and five android mobile phones, which were stolen from various locations in Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Zirakpur

The accused was on a stolen motorcycle with a concealed registration plate when the police intercepted him near the Cremation Ground in Industrial Area. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh Housing Board takes up on agenda of lifts,no word on need-based changes

The meeting convened by Chandigarh Housing Board was presided over by CHB secretary Akhil Kumar and was attended by senior officers of the board, UT administration, and three unofficial members of the board of directors

In December 2023, Chandigarh administrator Banwarilal Purohit had stated that authorities were reconsidering need-based changes in about 60,000 CHB flats and would frame a policy accordingly, but seven months on, nothing seems to have materialised. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:16 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Rupnagar DEO staff gets four-year-jail in ₹5k graft case

The court of Harsimranjit Singh, additional session judge, Mohali, also imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on the convict Santosh Kumar, who was district special educator at DEO, elementary office, Rupnagar

The accused was convicted despite the fact that the complainant, Sohan Singh of Sri Chamkaur Sahib, Rupnagar, had turned hostile in the case. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:14 AM IST

ByNikhil Sharma, Mohali

Water samples from 100 govt schools in Mohali fail purity test

A total of 538 water samples were collected from across Mohali, with special focus on hotspots such as a Jujhar Nagar, Bar Majra, Boothgarh and other villages near Gharuan from where water-borne diseases are regularly detected

Following the findings, Mohali deputy commissioner Aashika Jain on July 16 chaired a meeting with officials of the health, water supply, sanitation and education department and directed them to immediately ensure availability of clean drinking water for students. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:10 AM IST

ByNikhil Sharma, Mohali:

1 arrested in disproportionate asset case

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has said the accused became partner in the real estate firms of Balaji Infra Buildtech and Balaji Developers by “laundering black money” of his father in 2019-20.

According to the Punjab Vigilance Bureau, accused Vikas Verma’s father Girish Verma, a sacked executive officer of the local bodies department, and other accused have already been arrested.

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Haryana: High powered panel approves ₹1,970 crore purchases

The approval was given to purchase 150 AC buses and 500 non-AC buses for the Haryana Roadways fleet, at an estimated cost of over ₹290 crore

Haryana’s high powered purchase committee gave a nod for the purchase of multilayer covers and other items to protect food grains from rain at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15 crore. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 05:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Punjab governor hails village defence committees’ role in drug fight

On the first day of his three-day visit to Punjab border areas, governor Banwarilal Purohit assures people that problems of the border area will be sorted out on a priority basis.

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit also laid down the foundation stone of the Sant Namdev Ji Yatri Niwas at a gurdwara built in his memory in Ghuman village of Gurdaspur district.

Updated on Jul 24, 2024 05:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

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