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SAD rebels to fund Surjit Kaur’s poll campaign

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 05:34 AM IST

Sukhbir Badal recently withdrew support, claiming Surjit’s candidature was announced “arbitrarily” by Jagir Kaur and Wadala

According to Jagir Kaur, the SAD’s move has lowered the morale of the grassroots-level workers not only in Jalandhar but across the state

ByNavrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar

In a first, Punjab Police to set up permanent sobriety checkpoints at all toll plazas

According to ADGP (traffic and road safety) AS Rai, the state police already have 669 alcometers, while 400 more machines are being purchased at ₹1.40 crore. Another batch of 400 breath analysers will be procured soon.

ADGP (traffic and road safety) AS Rai says Sadak Surakhya Force (road safety force) personnel will be deployed at the toll plazas for the initiative and a regular pan Punjab drive will commence by mid-July.

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByVishal Joshi, Bathinda

Heavy rainfall likely as IMD issues orange alert for Punjab

Monsoon is expected to cover the entire state in two days, says the Chandigarh centre of the India Meteorological Department.

Commuters shield themselves with scarves on a hot summer day in Amritsar on Friday. (Sameer Sehgal /HT)

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 05:22 AM IST

ByRakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

Police bust two drug cartels backed by Pakistan-based smugglers, 3 arrested

Punjab DGP says police teams acted on intelligence inputs and caught two drug smugglers from Rajasansi area and one from Ranjit Avenue in Amritsar

The accused in the custody of Amritsar police on Friday.

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 05:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

SYL canal issue: CM Saini urges ‘elder brother’ Punjab to share water with Haryana

The completion of the construction work of the SYL canal is a long pending issue between Haryana and Punjab. Haryana has been saying that due to the non-completion of the SYL canal, surplus and un-channelled water of Ravi, Sutlej and Beas goes to Pakistan. On the other hand, the stated stand of Punjab has been that the border state does not have a drop of water to spare.

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini with others at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Friday.

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 05:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Amritsar/chandigarh

Over half kg heroin recovered, 2 held in Ludhiana

Deputy commissioner of police (DCP investigation) Jaskiranjit Singh Teja said police arrested the accused from Sufiyan Chowk following a tip-off

The accused were identified as Jagpreet Singh, 42, of Ajit Nagar, and Sahibpreet Singh, 23, of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. (iStock)

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 05:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Day on, cops file FIR over 8-year-old’s death by electrocution

The 8-year-old, who used to celebrate his birthday on June 28, was readying for this year at the time of the incident. He was a brother to two sisters and his father is a rickshaw puller.

Victim’s father Rakesh Kumar said that the minor went out to buy snacks from a nearby grocery store. When he came in contact with an electricity pole, he was electrocuted and died on the spot. (iStock)

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 05:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Rashly driven JCB mows down factory worker in Ludhiana

The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where the doctors declared him dead on arrival. The Koom Kalan police registered a first-information report (FIR) against the unidentified driver of the JCB. The incident was captured in the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed near the spot

Victim Gurdeep Singh, survived by wife, son & daughter, was lone breadwinner of family. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 05:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Diarrhoea outbreak in Boothgarh Jattan village, at least 10 cases reported

District epidemiologist Dr Ramanpreet Kaur said, “There were a couple of diarrhoea cases registered at a private hospital close to the village. When we got to know of this, we planned a door-to-door survey; On June 25 and June 26, we found 10 cases”

The cases of acute diarrhoea were detected during a door-to-door survey by the health department. (iStock)

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Auto driver abducts, rapes 7-year-old; held

The complainant said that on Thursday night, she was sleeping with her daughter on the roof. When she woke up, she found that her daughter was bleeding and not wearing any undergarments, she said in the complaint

The accused thrashed the minor when she cried. (iStock)

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 05:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Wave of financial fraud cases hits Chandigarh

Rattan Kumar, 59, a resident of Sector 27-D, Chandigarh, was defrauded of ₹17.20 lakh by a cyber criminal posing as his uncle DC Jain

Police have lodged separate FIRs in connection with these complaints and launched probes. (Stock image)

Published on Jun 28, 2024 10:21 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: After sunny skies, brace for rain from June 29

According to officials at the India Meteorological Department, monsoon is expected to reach Chandigarh by Sunday while bringing along heavy rain (over 60 mm)

Visitors taking cover under hats at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on a sunny Friday afternoon. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Jun 28, 2024 09:57 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Travel agents in Chandigarh told to submit documents in 4 weeks

According to the order issued by Chandigarh district magistrate Vinay Pratap Singh, some travel agents are involved in fraudulent activities by deceiving and cheating citizens on the false pretext of arranging their visa or managing their affairs relating to sending persons abroad and such other activities.

The order will also apply on IELTS coaching institutes, ticketing agents and general agents. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Jun 28, 2024 09:23 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Military strategist launches book on war memorials in Chandigarh

“In ‘Lest We Forget’, I aim to honour the courage and sacrifice of countless men and women who laid down their lives for our tomorrow,” remarked military strategist for the Indian Army and writer Lt Gen Harwant Singh (retd).

(From left) Lt Gen Harwant Singh (retd) with Lt Gen Bhopinder Singh (retd) and Admiral Sunil Lanba (retd) during the launch of his book ‘Lest We Forget’ at Chandigarh Press Club on Friday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Jun 28, 2024 08:53 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh MC chief reviews preparedness for Swachh Survekshan 2024

During the meeting, the indicators for Swachh Survekshan-2024 were discussed in detail, including parameters, the scheme of marking, and the roles and responsibilities of the departments and wings concerned

This year’s Swachh Survekshan theme is “RRR – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”, highlighting the importance of sustainable waste management practices. (HT)

Published on Jun 28, 2024 08:38 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 90 entry-level seats reserved for EWS candidates allotted

Chandigarh school education director Harsuhinderpal Singh Brar said the education department will not hold further rounds of allotment

At the pre-primary level-1, 89 seats had remained vacant, out of which 84 seats were allotted on Friday. At pre-primary level 2, six seats were vacant and all six were allotted. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Jun 28, 2024 08:04 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Year on, health minister reaffirms same old promises

Punjab Health Minister promises to develop Ludhiana hospital, reopen ICU, recruit more staff. Criticizes Centre's treatment of Kejriwal, Yediyurappa, and NEET cancellation.

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:05 PM IST

ByRakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

Police bust two drug cartels backed by Pakistan-based smugglers, 3 held

Punjab DGP says police teams acted on intel inputs and caught two drug smugglers from Rajasansi area and one from Ranjit Avenue in Amritsar

Punjab Police on Friday busted two cross-border drug smuggling cartels being operated by Pakistan-based smugglers, arrested three traffickers, and recovered a total of 9.2kg of heroin from them. (Representational photo)

Published on Jun 28, 2024 04:49 PM IST

ByPress Trust of India

V-C file with govt, communication gap: Himachal CM after governor’s objection

Says governor Shiv Pratap Shukla had expressed displeasure over absence of people holding constitutional posts, including the Shimla mayor, at official function on Yoga Day.

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu calling on governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhavan in Shimla on Friday. (HT Photo)

Published on Jun 28, 2024 04:33 PM IST

ByPress Trust of India

Rain triggers flashfloods in rivulets in Shimla, vehicles stuck in debris

No casualty but water supply to Shimla town affected due the flooding of Churat Nullah and Chamyana rivulet after heavy rain overnight, IMD issues orange alert

People trying to retrieve their vehicles buried in debris on Friday after flashfloods triggered a landslide following heavy overnight rain at Malyana near Shimla. (Deepak Sansta/HT)

Published on Jun 28, 2024 04:03 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Punjab Police bust inter-state opium smuggling racket, 2 held in Fazilka

Syndicate operating from Jharkhand unearthed after interrogation of two smugglers and seizure of 66kg opium; ₹1.86 crore in 42 bank accounts frozen

Punjab Police on Friday busted a major inter-state opium smuggling racket operating from Jharkhand with the arrest of two smugglers with 66kg of the contraband in Fazilka. (HT Photo)

Published on Jun 28, 2024 01:06 PM IST

ByGaurav Sagar Bhaskar

Chandigarh Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 26.54 °C, check weather forecast for June 28, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Chandigarh on June 28, 2024 here.

Chandigarh weather update on June 28, 2024

Published on Jun 28, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

Tourist washed away in Parvati river near Himachal’s Manikaran

According to eyewitnesses, the woman, a resident of Jhajjar, Haryana, slipped on the slippery stones on the riverbank and fell into the fast-flowing Parvati river

The incident when the deceased and her husband were taking photographs along the Parvati river near Manikaran. (HT File)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:38 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Manali

Former MLA’s son held in Bilaspur court firing incident

Bilaspur said the shooter who targeted the victim outside the Bilaspur court had named former Congress MLA Bamber Thakur ‘s son during questioning

The son of former Congress MLA Bamber Thakur in connection with the Bilaspur firing case. (HT FIle)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Combative Congress, confident BJP battle for Hamirpur seat in Himachal assembly bypolls

The last time that the Congress won the seat, which has also been held by former CM PK Dhumal was in 2003

HImachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu represents Nadaun seat, which also falls under Hamirpur district. (HT File)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:34 AM IST

ByDar Ovais, Dharamshala

Himachal governor, state government spar over delay in appointment of V-Cs

Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla refuted agriculture minsiter Chander Kumar’s statement over V-Cs’ appointments

Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla (HT File)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:32 AM IST

ByGaurav Bisht, Shimla

Mock drills held, security tightened on eve of Amarnath Yatra

Last year, 4.5 lakh pilgrims visited the holy shrine and the Amarnath shrine board officials are expecting numbers to go up

Security personnel stand guard at an Amarnath base at Baltal, Ganderbal. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:30 AM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

Monsoon arrives in Jammu and Kashmir, rain to intensity from July 2

MeT also issued an advisory cautioning against possible landslides at vulnerable locations in Jammu and Kashmir

Residents using an umbrella to shield themselves from sudden showers in Mandi, Himachal. (Birbal Sharma/HT)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

Chandigarh: 2 snatchers land in police net

The accused have been identified as Parvinder Singh alias Pinder, 25, and Lucky, 24, both from Nayagaon, which is bordered by Chandigarh

The snatchers had targeted multiple people in Chandigarh. (HT photos)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

4500 BJP workers to attend meeting chaired by Amit Shah in Panchkula

Shah will start the preparations for upcoming assembly elections by holding an executive meeting in Panchkula

The executive meeting to be held on June 29 will be held in the multipurpose hall of Tau Devi Lal Sports Stadium, Mohali. (HT Photos)

Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

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Sukhbir Badal recently withdrew support, claiming Surjit’s candidature was announced “arbitrarily” by Jagir Kaur and Wadala

According to ADGP (traffic and road safety) AS Rai, the state police already have 669 alcometers, while 400 more machines are being purchased at ₹1.40 crore. Another batch of 400 breath analysers will be procured soon.

Monsoon is expected to cover the entire state in two days, says the Chandigarh centre of the India Meteorological Department.

Punjab DGP says police teams acted on intelligence inputs and caught two drug smugglers from Rajasansi area and one from Ranjit Avenue in Amritsar

Deputy commissioner of police (DCP investigation) Jaskiranjit Singh Teja said police arrested the accused from Sufiyan Chowk following a tip-off

The 8-year-old, who used to celebrate his birthday on June 28, was readying for this year at the time of the incident. He was a brother to two sisters and his father is a rickshaw puller.

The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where the doctors declared him dead on arrival. The Koom Kalan police registered a first-information report (FIR) against the unidentified driver of the JCB. The incident was captured in the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed near the spot

District epidemiologist Dr Ramanpreet Kaur said, “There were a couple of diarrhoea cases registered at a private hospital close to the village. When we got to know of this, we planned a door-to-door survey; On June 25 and June 26, we found 10 cases”

The complainant said that on Thursday night, she was sleeping with her daughter on the roof. When she woke up, she found that her daughter was bleeding and not wearing any undergarments, she said in the complaint

Rattan Kumar, 59, a resident of Sector 27-D, Chandigarh, was defrauded of ₹17.20 lakh by a cyber criminal posing as his uncle DC Jain

According to officials at the India Meteorological Department, monsoon is expected to reach Chandigarh by Sunday while bringing along heavy rain (over 60 mm)

“In ‘Lest We Forget’, I aim to honour the courage and sacrifice of countless men and women who laid down their lives for our tomorrow,” remarked military strategist for the Indian Army and writer Lt Gen Harwant Singh (retd).

During the meeting, the indicators for Swachh Survekshan-2024 were discussed in detail, including parameters, the scheme of marking, and the roles and responsibilities of the departments and wings concerned

Chandigarh school education director Harsuhinderpal Singh Brar said the education department will not hold further rounds of allotment

Punjab Health Minister promises to develop Ludhiana hospital, reopen ICU, recruit more staff. Criticizes Centre's treatment of Kejriwal, Yediyurappa, and NEET cancellation.

Punjab DGP says police teams acted on intel inputs and caught two drug smugglers from Rajasansi area and one from Ranjit Avenue in Amritsar

Says governor Shiv Pratap Shukla had expressed displeasure over absence of people holding constitutional posts, including the Shimla mayor, at official function on Yoga Day.

No casualty but water supply to Shimla town affected due the flooding of Churat Nullah and Chamyana rivulet after heavy rain overnight, IMD issues orange alert

Syndicate operating from Jharkhand unearthed after interrogation of two smugglers and seizure of 66kg opium; ₹1.86 crore in 42 bank accounts frozen

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Chandigarh on June 28, 2024 here.

According to eyewitnesses, the woman, a resident of Jhajjar, Haryana, slipped on the slippery stones on the riverbank and fell into the fast-flowing Parvati river

Bilaspur said the shooter who targeted the victim outside the Bilaspur court had named former Congress MLA Bamber Thakur ‘s son during questioning

The last time that the Congress won the seat, which has also been held by former CM PK Dhumal was in 2003

Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla refuted agriculture minsiter Chander Kumar’s statement over V-Cs’ appointments

Last year, 4.5 lakh pilgrims visited the holy shrine and the Amarnath shrine board officials are expecting numbers to go up

MeT also issued an advisory cautioning against possible landslides at vulnerable locations in Jammu and Kashmir

The accused have been identified as Parvinder Singh alias Pinder, 25, and Lucky, 24, both from Nayagaon, which is bordered by Chandigarh

Shah will start the preparations for upcoming assembly elections by holding an executive meeting in Panchkula

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