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Three minor Rohingya girls rescued, two traffickers held as crackdown on Baramulla racket intensifies

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 10:18 AM IST

The development has brought the number of arrest in the Baramulla human trafficking racket up to four, all from north Kashmir

J&K Police rescued three minor Rohingya girls from Baramulla. (File)

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

Army foils terror attack in J&K’s in Rajouri, soldier, civilian injured

A soldier and a civilian injured in a terrorist attack in Rajouri. Army foiled the attack, 14th incident in Jammu region this year, with ongoing operations.

Security personnel stand guard during an anti-terrorist op after the attack on an army picket in Gundha, Rajouri. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 10:16 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Foreign tourist arrivals in Hiamchal set to touch post-Covid peak

Himachal has already logged 38,882 tourist arrivals till June and is primed to surpass the 63,000 who visited the state in 2023

Once a favourite among foreign tourists, Himachal saw a significant decline in tourist numbers during the Covid-19 outbreak. (HT)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 10:14 AM IST

ByGaurav Bisht, Dar Ovais, Shimla/dharamshala

Three newly elected Himachal MLAs take oath of office

Congress candidates Kamlesh Thakur, Hardeep Singh Bawa gave the ruling plenty to cheer about in the July 10 bypoll, while only silver lining for the BJP was its candidate Ashish Sharma winning from Hamirpur

Himachal assembly speaker Kuldeep Pathania with CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and his wife and newly elected MLA Kamlesh Thakur. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 10:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

PGIMER Chandigarh mandates e-office, no physical files from Sept 1

Aimed at bringing transparency by reducing delay in processing files, the online system was launched by former PGIMER director Dr Jagat Ram in October 2021

The online system is already implemented at various departments of the PGIMER, Chandigarh, including procurement, where instead of physical files, work is done electronically. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 10:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Waterlogging issues persist in Kharar, SDM forms committee

At present, sewer pipelines in the Kharar area have a diameter of 304.8 mm, causing blockage due to which the sewage overflows on the road

While Kharar residents struggle for daily commutes, business of nearby shopkeepers are worst hit as customers are not able to reachshops due to waterlogged roads. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 10:02 AM IST

ByPurnima Luthra, Kharar

Post Matric Scholarship: PU eases fee payment for SC students amid protests

Under the new decision, Chandigarh’s Panjab University students will need to submit an undertaking at the time of admission, agreeing to deposit the fee within 10 days of receiving the amount in their accounts through direct benefit transfer (DBT)

Panjab University, Chandigarh, will organise awareness camps in various hostels and departments to inform SC/ST students about PMS scheme. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Public hassled as lawyers go on strike

Harpreet Kaur, a Moga resident, who travelled all the way for the hearing of her case in district courts on Monday, had to return

Advocates of the district court went on an indefinite strike opposing implementation of the Chandigarh Union Territory Tenancy Act, 2019. (HT file photo for representation)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 10:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh Housing Board cancels allotment of 16 small flats

Chandigarh Housing Board officials stated that allotment of around 16 small flats had been cancelled in accordance with Clause 16(a) (iii) of the Chandigarh Small Flats Scheme, 2006

An estimated amount of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>64 crore has been outstanding from the wilful defaulters. The list of allottees with outstanding dues is regularly updated on Chandigarh Housing Board’s website. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

In last five years 1,000 sqm forest land in Chandigarh diverted for non-forestry purposes

Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change Kirti Vardhan Singh stated that, forest land in Chandigarh has been diverted for non-forestry purpose in two proposals in from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2024

Chandigarh’s forest cover has expanded by 5% over three years, bringing a greener outlook to the UT. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:54 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Third-year MBBS student at GMCH-32 ends life

A third-year MBBS student at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, Chandigarh, was found hanging in the hostel room after which her flatmates informed the chief warden

According to sources, a suicide note was found in the student’s room which the police have now taken into custody. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Heavy rain on cards today, tomorrow

On Monday, 5 mm of rain was recorded at observatory in Chandigarh’s Sector 39, causing the day temperature drop a few notches

Since the onset of monsoon, Chandigarh has recorded 185.3 mm rain, which, as per Met officials, is 47.6 % below normal for the corresponding period. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Four passengers rob cab driver of his car in Mohali

The miscreants placed a gun on the cab driver’s head and told him to stop the car when they reached near DPS School, Chappar Chiri

The cab driver had picked up the accused from Government School, Chappar Chiri, and was to drop them at the railway station. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

UT receives 100 applications for compensation of dog bite cases

A meeting regarding the compensation for persons affected by accidents caused by stray animals or dog bites was conducted on Monday under the chairmanship of DC Vinay Pratap Singh

According to the Punjab and Haryana high court’s judgment, a compensation of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000 will be awarded for each teeth mark in dog bite cases. (HT file photo for representation)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

CBI arrests Chandigarh estate office clerk in ₹20k bribery case

The accused Raj Kamal, dealing assistant at the Chandigarh estate office, was caught red-handed accepting the bribe from the complainant for reduction of dues

The Chandigarh estate office clerk allegedly demanded a bribe of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,50,000. Following negotiation, the bribe amount was lowered to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20,000. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Punjab and Haryana high court dismisses Bar body chief’s conditional bail plea

The high court bench of chief justice Sheel Nagu dismissed the bail plea of Bar Association president Vikas Malik in an attempt-to-murder case, observing that he may approach an “appropriate forum” for the bail

Bar Association president Vikas Malik was booked in a criminal case by Chandigarh police on July 1 on the complaint of advocate Ranjit Singh, who had alleged that he was assaulted by a group including Malik at Bar body office. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Seven arrested in separate cyber-crime cases in Panchkula

In the first case, Col Debasis Chaudhary (retd), 77, a resident of Sector 2, Panchkula, was duped of ₹10 lakh by some persons posing as bank employees and cops

Two persons were also arrested for allegedly blackmailing a person after sending him obscene pictures. (Istock)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

3 juveniles nabbed for firing outside Dera Bassi diagnostics lab

The trio, with their faces covered, had barged into Apollo Imaging and Path Lab in Dera Bassi and handed over a threat letter from the Kaushal Chaudhary gang to a doctor. After handing the note, the trio went out and one of them fired in the air before they sped away on the bike

Police have recovered a country-made .32-bore revolver, three cartridges, including two live ones, and the bike used in the crime from their possession. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:38 AM IST

ByNikhil Sharma, Mohali

Multi-crore immigration scam busted in Chandigarh: 3 held, 102 passports seized

Police had launched the investigation following a complaint filed by Ashish Sharma, who alleged that he and seven others had been defrauded by Jai Karan Joshi of M/S Golden Overseas, Sector-9, Chandigarh

During interrogation, the accused, Jai Karan Joshi confessed to defrauding numerous individuals by opening and closing multiple immigration offices in Chandigarh over the years. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:34 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Multi-sectoral approach needed to address Buddha Nullah issue: Centre

Union ministry highlights multi-sectoral approach needed for Ludhiana's Buddha Nullah pollution issue, including STPs, ETPs, and CETPs to reduce pollution levels.

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:30 AM IST

ByTarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana

SAD rebels to name 11-member panel to steer reform campaign

The rebel leaders are demanding the resignation of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal after a poor show in the Lok Sabha polls

The rebel voices in SAD grew stronger post the Parliamentary polls in which the party won one seat in Bathinda and lost deposits on 10 seats

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByGurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh

Ludhiana: DC calls on young minds to become environmental superheroes

Speaking at the youth champion for clean air programme organised by Clean Air Punjab at PAU’s Government Senior Secondary Smart School, Sawhney highlighted that the youth can influence adult attitudes towards the environment and play a key role in preserving the earth

Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney during the YCCA programme by Clean Air Punjab in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Address inherent flaws, disparities in NEET

Long-term reforms in testing and evaluation are necessary to end controversies like the ongoing NEET issue. Ensuring that school syllabi are aligned with entrance exams in a manner that eliminates the need for additional private coaching is crucial. Legislative measures to contain the unethical proliferation of coaching centres and “Kota factories” are also essential.

A student holds a placard demanding re-examination of NEET at the premises of the Supreme Court of India, in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:08 AM IST

BySuresh Kumar

4k students attend Day 1 of ISRO exhibition at Ludhiana

The three-day exhibition aims to inspire and educate students, faculty, and the general public about the advancements in space science and technology

Students during three-day Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at Gulzar Group of Institutions, Khanna in district Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: PAU awarded five-year accreditation

Emphasising the importance of maintaining these standards, Gosal suggested regularly updating self-study reports, refreshing student intake and faculty data annually and adhering to documented student intake capacity and faculty strength

Manav Indra Singh Gill, dean of post graduate studies and nodal officer for the accreditation exercise, described the accreditation not just as recognition but as a call to action, urging the PAU fraternity to continue upholding and enhancing the standards that earned them this distinction. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana MC chief asked to submit report over failed water samples

The report by MC highlighted that out of 87 water samples collected across Ludhiana, 11 were found to be contaminated, raising serious health concerns

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:48 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: 22-year-old woman raped by friend in hotel near Dehlon

The accused were identified as Jatinder Singh of Majara village of Sahnewal and his brother-in-law Makkhan Singh, who is on the run

The complainant, who is a resident of Giaspura, said she met Jatinder a few months ago and befriended him. After she shared her wish to go abroad with Jatinder, he claimed that he has links and he can help her. (Getty image)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

49 school buildings flagged unsafe in Ludhiana

Deputy commissioner Sakshi Sahwney reviewed these school buildings along with that of School of Eminence, Baddowal, where a roof collapse incident last year took life of a teacher, leaving three others seriously injured

Government Multipurpose School is in the list of unsafe schools in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:40 AM IST

ByAkanksha Attri

With stagnant water, disease outbreaks loom large in Ludhiana

Residents have expressed their frustration over the MC’s lack of action; “It’s ironic that the MC is preparing for outbreaks but ignoring the stagnant water issue, which is a direct cause of many health problems,” said a local resident, Suresh Kumar

Accumulated water at Old Vegetable Market in Ludhiana. (Manish/HT)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:38 AM IST

BySukhpreet Sigh, Ludhiana

Five arrested for approving loan in dead man’s name

Punjab vigilance bureau (VB), on Monday, arrested two current and three ex-employees of a cooperative bank Dhuga Kalan for allegedly approving a loan of ₹1.90 lakh in the name of a deceased person.

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:36 AM IST

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