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Justice Sheel Nagu sworn in as chief justice of Punjab and Haryana high court

Published on Jul 09, 2024 04:33 PM IST

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath to Justice Nagu, who was earlier serving as the acting chief justice of the Madhya Pradesh high court.

Justice Sheel Nagu being sworn in as the chief justice of the Punjab and Haryana high court in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)

ByHT Correspondent

Jammu targeted to ease pressure in Kashmir, Ladakh: Experts

With elections imminent in J&K, China and Pakistan are colluding to counter the narrative of peace returning post revocation of Article 370: Former DGP SP Vaid

A search operation is underway in the hilly and forested area of Kathua in the Jammu region on Tuesday after the terror attack on an army vehicle left five soldiers dead on Monday. (PTI Photo)

Published on Jul 09, 2024 03:56 PM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria

Day after Kathua terror attack, massive searches on to track down terrorists

Helicopters, UAVs, sniffer dogs pressed into service after ambush for which Kashmir Tigers, a proxy outfit of the Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit, claimed responsibility

Indian Army personnel during a counter-terror operation following the terrorist attack on an army convoy in Kathua district on Tuesday. Five soldiers were killed in the terrorist attack. (PTI Photo)

Published on Jul 09, 2024 02:14 PM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria

Former Chandigarh mayor Pradeep Chhabra passes away

Once a loyalist of former MP Pawan Kumar Bansal, Chhabra had switched from the Congress to the Aam Aadmi Party in 2021 and was appointed president of the Punjab Large Industrial Development Board in January 2023.

Former Chandigarh mayor Pradeep Chhabra died after a prolonged illness at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) on Tuesday. (HT file photo)

Published on Jul 09, 2024 12:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Chandigarh Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 27.33 °C, check weather forecast for July 9, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Chandigarh on July 9, 2024 here.

Chandigarh weather update on July 09, 2024

Published on Jul 09, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

Kishtwar-Paddar road remains blocked, restoration work underway

Kishtwar district commissioner Devansh Yadav visited the spot to oversee the repair and restoration work

The road at Patharneki in Nagseni had been blocked by the landslide. (Representative Image)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Heavy rain disrupts traffic on 76 roads in Himachal

The rain has also disrupted electricity and water supply services in Himachal, with 84 places experiencing power outages and 51 places facing water supply disruptions

Roads blocked due to landslide in Nigulsari in Kinnaur, Himachal. (HT )

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Rally blitzkrieg as campaigning ends in Himachal, ball in voters’ court

From roadshows to public meetings, the leaders from the two principal parties – the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) campaigned aggressively to woo voters in this high-stakes electoral battle

CM Sukhvinder SinghSukhu canvassing for party candidate and wife Kamlesh Thakur on last day of campaigning in Dehra. (HT )

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:32 AM IST

ByDar Ovais, Dharamshala

11,450 power consumers disconnected in Kashmir over non-payment of dues

To curb power theft and bring down losses, as many as 55,321 inspection drives were carried out by Kashmir DISCOM from April to June this year

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited has disconnected the connections of 11,450 consumers. (File)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Five soldiers killed after terrorists ambush army truck in Kathua

Five other soldiers sustain injuries in attack; gunfight erupts, additional reinforcements rushed to the spot

The attack unfolded around 3.30 pm at Badnota village in the Kathua district. (Representative File)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:26 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

High-altitude heroes: Docs saddle up as ‘pony ambulances’ take to Amarnath duty

Equipped with oxygen cylinders and other machines, the pony ambulances have been saving a lot of lives, providing timely intervention and oxygen therapy to the yatris

The 52-day Amarnath pilgrimage which started on June 29 this year has already drawn around 1.75 pilgrims. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:22 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

4 killed, 8 injured as groups clash over sharing canal water in Punjab’s Batala

Four people were killed in a shootout between villagers over an old enmity in Sri Hargobindpur, Batala district. Eight others were injured.

The bullet-riddled car after the clash in Batala. Around 50-60 gunshots were fired by both groups.

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 09:06 AM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

Man murders second wife too after serving time for killing first

Victim’s son alleges accused Raman Sharma married Prakash Kaur over a year ago and he had been pressurising her to transfer her property to him.

Accused Raman Sharma was released from jail four months ago after serving a 10-year sentence for murdering his first wife.

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

Punjab may have to wait till ’26 for new government medical college

Work to upgrade Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala civil hospitals pending, govt won’t be able to apply for new colleges for next session

Doctors said some of the causes are changes in a working woman’s lifestyle, stress, high blood pressure and diabetes. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:54 AM IST

ByKaram Prakash, Patiala

Drugs case: HC disposes of Majithia’s plea after SIT withdraws summons

The petition was disposed of as government counsel informed the high court that the June 7 notice issued under Section 91 of the CrPC has been withdrawn, one of the counsels, Pavit Singh Mattewal, told reporters after the hearing

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Panchkula gears up for special lok adalats from July 29

Litigants whose cases are pending in the apex court may contact the nearest DLSA if they wish to get their cases fixed before the special lok adalat

The services of mediators/consultants will be utilised to explore the possibilities of settlement between the parties during the pre-lok adalat sittings. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

PGIMER, Chandigarh, celebrates 61st Foundation Day

The event was attended by former directors, deans and heads of institute and departments, senior faculty, resident doctors, nursing officers and others from PGIMER fraternity

PGIMER director Dr Vivek Lal (R) felicitating chief guest Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services, and PGIMER alumnus Lt Gen Daljit Singh (C) during the Foundation Day celebrations on Monday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

AITA meet: Evaan, Ayushman enter second round

After 1st set down Evaan came back strongly and took the second set in tie break 7-6(5), in the final set Evaan played a high energetic game and maintained his rhythm

A player in action during the AITA meet being held at CITA stadium, Sector 10, Chandigarh. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Law and order has ‘collapsed’ in Punjab: BJP’s Sunil Jakhar after meeting governor

Earlier, in a video message, Sunil Jakhar said that people should be wary of Aam Aadmi Party’s apathy towards governance and cast their votes wisely

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Process to elect Youth Congress chief to begin on July 10: Shukla

Shukla added that Jaspreet Singh of the Indian Youth Congress had been nominated as election commissioner for Chandigarh to oversee the process

All India Congress Committee Rajiv Shukla general secretary during a press briefing at Congress Bhawan in Sector 35, Chandigarh, on Monday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

1kg heroin seized in Ferozepur, 2 held

Superintendent of police (investigation) Randhir Kumar says that between January 1 and June 30, 150 cases under the NDPS Act were registered and 185 arrests made.

BSF personnel with the accused in Ferozepur. (HT photo)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

Out on bail in murder case, man killed in Bathinda

Maur DSP Rahul Bhardwaj says six persons have been booked. The culprits have been identified and special teams have been constituted to nab them, he adds.

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Bathinda

Man set alight by wife, in-laws in Punjab’s Fazilka

The incident is believed to have stemmed from domestic strife. The victim has been admitted to Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital in Faridkot with 90% burns, police added

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

Mohali MC to seek police support for enforcement drives

This is likely to be one of the proposals during the Mohali MC House meeting, expected to be scheduled next week; if approved in the House, the proposal will be sent to the Punjab local bodies department

Taking cue from some municipal corporations in Punjab, including Abohar, Batala, Kapurthala, Ludhiana and Amritsar, that already have such an arrangement, Mohali MC also plans on to get an ASI, head constable and eight constables on deputation. Their salaries will be paid by the corporation. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:12 AM IST

ByNikhil Sharma, Mohali

Wadala to be convener as SAD rebels firm up plans to revive party

SAD rebel group forms panel led by Gurpartap Singh Wadala to revitalize party. Plans include outreach to Sikh masses, rallies, and honoring past leaders.

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:08 AM IST

ByGurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh

SBS Nagar: Two arrested for ‘misappropriation’ of panchayat funds in Punjab

The probe found that sarpanch Surjit Singh, panchayat member Bakhshish Ram (died on September 22, 2021), acting sarpanch Harbhajan Kaur and panchayat secretary Mukhtiar Singh “misappropriated funds by submitting fake bills and receipts”

A spokesperson of the VB said that during the investigation of a complaint, it was found that the Hiala gram panchayat received a total of nine grants worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>16.45 lakh from 2008 till 2013 for execution of development works in the village

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Poll expenditure: Chandigarh admn still waiting for remaining ₹5 crore from Centre

The Chandigarh Lok Sabha elections were held on June 1, which was the last phase and the results were declared on June 4

In April this year, the ministry had released only <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 crore, but despite sending three reminders to the ministry, the remaining amount is still awaited, said officials. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:04 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Micro-chipping in stray dogs for census gets MC finance panel nod

The meeting of F&CC was held under the chairmanship of mayor Kuldeep Kumar on Monday and was attended by commissioner Anindita Mitra and other members of committee namely councillors Jaswinder Kaur, Lakhbir Singh, Ram Chander Yadav, Taruna Mehta and other senior officers of MC

The members discussed various agenda items in detail and accorded approval for various development projects, including renovation of a public toilet block at Sector 37-D; special repair of electrical installations at Cremation Ground in Industrial Area, Phase 1; decorative light system in Sector 30 market; and installation of street lights in various places, among others. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh school education dept sets up amalgamated fund to streamline finances

Earlier, each school had to maintain different accounts and cash books for each of these funds these were allowed to be spent for specific purposes only

Under the amalgamated fund there is flexibility in spending this money based on the needs of the schools. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 07:56 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh mayor left red-faced as AAP leaders oppose back-lane lighting plan

Former Chandigarh AAP president terms ₹8.19-crore plan to install lighting in all back lanes of various sectors, already approved by the mayor, a waste of money

Chandigarh mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor supported the proposal, stating, “I believe, lighting in back lanes is important for public safety. The agenda will be discussed in the House, where councillors will take a call on it.” (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 07:58 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

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