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Name diktat controversy in contrast to thread of harmony that binds Kanwar Yatra
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:20 AM IST
While Hindu businessmen control the trade of items such as specially designed t-shirts, shirts, shorts, backpacks, wallets and stoles, their production is almost entirely in the hands of Muslims, who cut, stitch and package clothing material.
S Raju, Meerut
Man flees after dumping hurt motorcyclist at hospital, booked
A senior police officer said that the car driver had suddenly braked in front of Chand in the middle of the road due to which the motorcycle hit the vehicle
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Woman, neighbour murder Gurugram man; chop up his body
Officers said Sah’s body parts were found in the courtyard of Devi’s house, adding that she and Lal are currently absconding
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:38 AM IST
MCG’s plan to dump waste in Baliawas green belt draws flak
Locals have alleged that the spot selected by the civic body is a crucial water conservation zone on the Aravalli ridge and added that they had managed to thwart MCG’s initial attempt to allocate the site as a dumping ground for construction waste
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:40 AM IST
First Monday of Sawan brings festivities to Taj city
The remaining three fairs will be held on the remaining three Mondays at Balkeshwar, Kailash and Prithvinath Mahadev Temple
Published on Jul 22, 2024 08:34 PM IST
Hemendra Chaturvedi, Agra
New AU teachers on probation to also supervise PhDs
The registration for CRET-2024 kick-started on July 19 and the last date for the process has been set as August 12
Published on Jul 22, 2024 08:30 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Naveen Patnaik calls Centre lifting ban on govt staff joining RSS ‘shocking’
BJD leader Pratap Jena came out against the Uttar Pradesh government order that required shopkeepers along the Kanwar Yatra route to display their names
Published on Jul 22, 2024 08:04 PM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Gauhati HC issues summons to BJP MP from Assam over alleged poll irregularities
Congress candidate Hafiz Rashid Ahmed Choudhury filed a petition in the court seeking Krimganj MP Kripanath Mallah’s election to be declared null and void
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 07:36 PM IST
Gujarat gears up for cheetah breeding centre at Banni as CZA gives green signal
The savannah-like habitat, similar to East African landscapes, and the presence of Pilu trees (Salvadora persica) for perching make Banni grasslands an ideal location for cheetah breeding
Published on Jul 22, 2024 07:04 PM IST
Former Assam PSC chief, 31 others convicted in recruitment scam case
A case against former APSC chairman Rakesh Paul and 43 others was lodged in 2017 following a complaint by an ADO job applicant, who alleged that Paul and others had asked for a bribe of ₹15 lakh for a job
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 02:36 PM IST
Pathankot man arrested for issuing bomb threat leaflets
The police on Sunday arrested a man for scattering threatening pamphlets on Daki Road in Balaji Nagar in Pathankot
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Drones, ATS units: Kanwar yatra begins today under security umbrella
The deployment of police, medical and other district personnel has been made on 840 Kanwar Yatra routes spanning nearly 12,535 kilometres as well as at 4,556 Shivalayas (Shiv temples)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 05:06 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Lucknow/meerut
Allahabad University extends UG registration deadline to July 30, awaits CUET results
After the results of the Central University Entrance Test (CUET) 2024 are released, the registered candidates will go through the counselling process.
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 05:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Private universities outnumber government varsities in Uttar Pradesh: Govt stats
Private sector in higher education booming in Uttar Pradesh with 38 private universities surpassing state universities. Key role in increasing higher education enrolments.
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 07:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Guj guv warns against overuse of chemical fertilisers
The governor was speaking at the natural farming consultancy seminar held at Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology in Ayodhya on Saturday
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 06:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ayodhya
SP MLA Jawahar Yadav murder case: Uday Bhan Karwariya gets premature release from jail
Mafioso-politician who used an AK 47 to kill an MLA, set to move out of jail for “good conduct”. The court had sentenced him and his two brothers to life terms in November 2019
Published on Jul 20, 2024 07:36 PM IST
HT Correspondents, Lucknow/ Prayagraj
51-feet bronze statue of Lord Buddha to be installed in Kaushambi soon
Under the department of culture, UP, the State Lalit Kala Academy has initiated the e-tender process through a short-term notice
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 07:03 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Name display order: Moves afoot for compliance in west U.P.
The owners of several eateries said nobody has briefed them about the “name display order” or asked them to get it executed
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 07:48 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Meerut/agra
Jeweller looted at gunpoint in trans-Ganga area in Prayagraj
Armed criminals looted ornaments worth ₹12 lakh from a jeweller at gunpoint in Sahson Crossing. Two looters nabbed in a separate incident.
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Minister instructs officials to ensure all facilities for kanwariyas
During the inspection, he also appealed the residents of the area to dispose of the garbage at the designated place and at the designated time so that its quick collection can be ensured
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Prayagraj among 11 districts of UP with below normal rainfall
Experts say heavy felling of trees, construction works, use of electronic equipment and increasing vehicles are leaving adverse impact on the climate
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Assam to repeal Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act, 1935
To repeal the earlier legislation, a new one — the Assam Repealing Bill, 2024 — will be tabled in the monsoon session of assembly for consideration.
Published on Jul 19, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Russian DJ arrested for hydroponic cultivation of marijuana
Yuri Korytin, who has been shuttling between Goa and Russia since 2016, learnt the art of hydroponic cultivation of cannabis during a trip to Thailand in 2019
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 08:06 AM IST
Gerard de Souza
Varanasi Nagar Nigam to ensure plastic-free route for kanwariyas
Municipal commissioner Akshat Verma said, the Kanwar Yatra should be made a zero-plastic event and it should be ensured that banned plastic/thermocol products are not used during the Yatra. Dustbins should be kept for collecting the waste.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 08:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Mahakumbh: With fellowship rising, saints want hike in fair facilities
The saints also apprise the officials of their needs and expectations for the fair during the meeting.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
22-year-old man held for issuing threats to chief minister Yogi Adityanth on social media
22-year-old man arrested in Prayagraj for threatening CM Yogi Adityanath on social media. Accused wanted to become famous. FIR filed, sent to jail.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
UPSRTC fares to increase with Kanwar Yatra route diversions
UPSRTC buses have increased fares in Sawan month due to route diversions for Kanwar yatris. Diversions effective July 22 to August 19 via Sahson.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Vendors on Kanwar Yatra route: Authorities talk of going soft, but compliance begins on ground
All that changed just days before the Kanwar Yatra in view of the police directive for displaying the names of owners of eateries, shops and carts on the Kanwar Yatra routes in West U.P. districts
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:26 AM IST
S Raju, Muzaffarnagar
Kanwar Yatra: Pilgrims’ progress ushers in profits
There are thousands of eateries, clothes sellers, fruit vendors, pitcher sellers, and other shopkeepers who eagerly await the Kanwar Yatra in the hope of earning more than they usually do.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:08 AM IST
S Raju, Muzaffarnagar
Processions spark stone-pelting incidents in Dhanbad, Jharia; over dozens injured
According to the officials, the incident in the Panderpala area of Wasseypur began at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday when a Muharram procession, which began from the Millatgang area and was heading towards Karbala Road in Bank More, diverted from the route due to a broken drain near Kumhartoli.
Published on Jul 18, 2024 10:07 PM IST
Praduman Choubey, Dhanbad
